Political Insider: Paton weighing 2010 race Nov 22, 2009
Moderate Republican Jim Kolbe represented the district for 11 consecutive terms, retiring in 2007. Giffords has entrenched herself since then, forging a reputation for her attentiveness to the district, strong campaigning and adept fundraising. (AZCentral -- News)
GAO report faults Border Patrol on checkpoints Aug 30, 2009
Jim Kolbe, who left office more than two years ago, had supported measures that had withheld funding for permanent inspection stations. Kolbe argued checkpoints that are periodically moved are more effective than permanent ones because they introduce the element of surprise to smugglers. (AZCentral -- News)
Congresswoman Giffords is target of local protest Aug 9, 2009
She noted when Republican Jim Kolbe was the district s congressman, none of his town hall meetings were disrupted by the audience, even though many didn t agree with him. Kolbe served for 11 terms. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
On Giffords visit, health care takes spotlight Aug 8, 2009
SV Biker wrote on Aug 6, 2009 4:57 PM:" To 'Cheers',Nobody prior to Giffords held town hall meetings? Really? How is it that I attended MULTIPLE ones held by Jim Kolbe over the years then? I guess myself and the other attendees actually sat in an empty room having visions of him being there. Silly us! ". Correction wrote on Aug 6, 2009 4:16 PM:" To Cheers: Beg to differ with you sweetie, but Klobe held several Town Hall meetings especially when there were major issues--like medicare changes,... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Giffords backs checkpoint, awaits GAO report Aug 7, 2009
D.R. Hull wrote on Aug 6, 2009 2:27 PM:" I know you are going to find this hard to believe, but it was actually a Republican that kept the checkpoint from being built many, many years ago (Jim Kolbe). Seems to me that the Republicans would be huge supporters of Mrs. Giffords as she is supporting thier cause here. ". Submit a Comment. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Tubac, GV crowds debate border checkpoint Jul 18, 2009
Please visit our other sites. Friday, July 17, 2009. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Tubac residents: Border Patrol post brings more danger to area Jul 16, 2009
by Dennis Wagner - Jul. 16, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- News)
Border Patrol, safe-border group square off in Tubac Jul 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009. By Daniel Newhauser, Green Valley News. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Colleagues remember McNultys honesty, wit (10) Jul 9, 2009
McNulty served one term as a Democratic U.S. Congressman after he was elected to the District 5 seat in 1982, the first year that district was created, by narrowly edging out Republican Jim Kolbe. He died last Tuesday after a long battle with Parkinson s disease. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
New realities eroding border double standard Jul 6, 2009
"There's been very much a double standard in dealing with the two borders," said Jim Kolbe, the former Republican congressman who represented the Tucson border area for more than 20 years and is considered an expert on immigration issues. He said Northern border residents would be "aghast" if the federal government erected the kind of fences and barricades there that line the Southwestern border. (AZCentral -- News)
Breaking news: CD 8 poll: Giffords' lead over Graf decreases (2) Jun 18, 2009
Giffords and Graf are vying for the open Congressional District 8 seat, hoping to replace longtime Congressman Jim Kolbe, who is retiring. Kenski said the loss Graf is experiencing in what was a strong base for him in Cochise and Santa Cruz counties could be part of his death knell on election day. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Closeted politicians stir filmmaker's 'Outrage' Jun 5, 2009
Former Arizona congressman Jim Kolbe talks about how much happier he was after he revealed he was gay (we never hear from his ex-wife, although Mrs. McGreevey does speak). "Outrage" is armed with commentary and insights from openly gay members of Congress like Barney Frank and Tammy Baldwin, activists like Larry Kramer (of course) and Rodger McFarlane, who died last month, and such Washington insiders as Hilary Rosen. (Boston Globe)
Army's cyberguardians have new home Jun 4, 2009
Jim Kolbe, all Republicans, was instrumental in having the money put into the federal budget for the facility. Kolbe s District 8 included the post. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Film Aims to Push Alleged Gays Out of Closet May 23, 2009
Jim Kolbe -- a moderate Republican who had been mentored by Barry Goldwater -- took a phone call in 1996 that would change his life ... Jim Kolbe and, below, Idaho Sen. (ABC News)
Work date set on Tubac checkpoint May 5, 2009
Monday, May 04, 2009 Edition. By The Associated Press. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
U.S. Border Patrol's interim checkpoint on I-19 will soon get $1.4 million upgrade May 5, 2009
News : U.S. Border Patrol's interim checkpoint on I-19 will soon get 1. 4 million upgrade : Sierra Vista, AZ. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Fort at top of Giffords earmarks list Apr 10, 2009
Jim Kolbe, were previously able to obtain for the partnership have enhanced the ability of ensuring the river and Fort Huachuca are protected, as both are vital to the region s economy. The earmarks are needed because agencies such as the Department of the Interior sometimes do not budget money for needy projects, the mayor said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Six years in Iraq: three American stories Mar 21, 2009
Jim Kolbe in early 2003. A week later, he was on a ship bound for Kuwait and what would be the invasion of Iraq. (Christian Science Monitor)
