Ex-lawmaker Steve May to seek Shadegg seat Feb 14, 2008
Casey Newton The Arizona Republic Feb. 13, 2008 06:51 PM. Steve May, a former Arizona lawmaker who has advocated for gay rights, will seek the seat being vacated this year Rep. (AZCentral -- News)
Potential candidates crop up for Shadegg seat Feb 13, 2008
John Shadegg as congressman in the 3rd Congressional District. And the campaign of Democrat Bob Lord, who has already raised more than $600,000, says it expects even greater support from the local and national parties now that Shadegg is out of the picture. (AZCentral -- News)
Arizona Rep. Shadegg Not Seeking Re-Election to... Feb 12, 2008
John Shadegg Not Seeking Re-Election to Congress ... John Shadegg, R-Ariz. (Fox News)
Shadegg Not Seeking Re-Election Feb 12, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Arizona Congressman John Shadegg has announced he won't seek re-election, becoming the latest Republican to step aside before the November elections. Shadegg, who has served in Congress for 1994, said Monday it is time for him to "seek a new challenge in a different venue.". (Newsmax)
Rep. Shadegg won't seek re-election Feb 12, 2008
John Shadegg announced Monday that he will not seek re-election to an eighth term in Congress. Just weeks ago, Shadegg spoke confidently about his ability to win another term from the 3rd Congressional District, and he had raised nearly $500,000 for re-election in the fourth quarter. (AZCentral -- News)
Congressional incumbents stock war chests as tough race looms Feb 1, 2008
John Shadegg's is less so, but the seven-term Republican isn't taking any chances in his bid for re-election to the 3rd Congressional District. He was taking notes in 2006 when six-term Republican Congressman J.D. Hayworth was unseated in a surprise upset by Democratic challenger Mitchell. (AZCentral -- News)
Shadegg giving funds back to PAC Jan 24, 2008
John Shadegg said Wednesday that he was refunding $10,000 he received from his political-action committee, while insisting he did nothing wrong ... "It is a shame that it took an FEC complaint to force John Shadegg to return the illegal campaign donations," said Emily Bittner, Arizona Democratic Party spokeswoman. (AZCentral -- News)
Democrats say Shadegg violated law Jan 21, 2008
John Shadegg of using his political-action committee to skirt laws that limit the amount of money donors can give a candidate ... "This is a pure, dishonest Washington political maneuver. Voters are starting to learn this is the kind of behavior to expect from John Shadegg," said Emily Bittner, Arizona Democratic Party spokeswoman ... John Shadegg MOST READ STORIES. (AZCentral -- News)
Tight races are expected in 3 districts Nov 18, 2007
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New Channel 8 news-show host is on the horizon Nov 18, 2007
John Shadegg picked up the Watchdog Award from the Arizona Tax Research Association on Friday. The award recognizes the Republican congressman's fiscal hawkishness. (AZCentral -- News)
Governors to Congress: Back states on climate Nov 15, 2007
John Shadegg, a Republican committee member, questioned Napolitano on several components of a climate-change report produced by a state advisory group last year. He asked why the report did not recommend a greater reliance on hydroelectricity or nuclear energy. (AZCentral -- News)
McCain Calls For End to Independent Ads Nov 13, 2007
John Shadegg, a Republican from McCain's home state of Arizona. Graham and Shadegg are backing McCain's candidacy and South Carolina is one of the early primary states in the presidential nominating contest. (Newsmax)
House overrides Bush veto of water bill that could impact Salt River Nov 8, 2007
Jeff Flake, Trent Franks and John Shadegg were among those voting against the override arguing the water bill was too expensive and lacked fiscal discipline. Bush vetoed the water bill earlier this month also saying it was too costly. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Pile of cash gives Dems edge over GOP Nov 2, 2007
John Shadegg, though many analysts consider that race less competitive. Mitchell, Giffords and Lord have built up significant cash reserves of their own. (AZCentral -- News)
Veto debate turns nasty Oct 20, 2007
Jeff Flake and John Shadegg voted against the override. Renzi and the state's four Democratic congressional members voted for it. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Health-plan veto panned Oct 4, 2007
John Shadegg, R-Ariz. said the proposal was "not directed at uninsured poor or nearly poor children," and Bush, who's backing a $5 billion increase, said SCHIP should remain focused on "poor kids first.". (AZCentral -- News)
Democrats will just MoveOn Sep 16, 2007
Arizona Congressman John Shadegg dug deep into the book of political adjectives, calling the ad "disgusting." Arizona GOP Chairman Randy Pullen, never one to take a political cheap shot, said, "just when you think Democrat politics has reached rock-bottom, it turns out they can sink even further." He called on Democrats to return donations from MoveOn. org. (AZCentral -- News)
Federal official to address transportation, housing ties Sep 12, 2007
Other names in the 2010 governor's mix include Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and Phoenix-area congressmen Jeff Flake and John Shadegg on the GOP side and Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and real estate developer Jim Pederson on the Democratic side. sba2007 { width:604px; border:3px solid #ccc9be; background:#fff; margin:15px 0 5px 0; padding:0; } #sba2007 h3 { margin:0; font:bold 15px/15px arial; text-transform:none; padding:6px 10px;... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Owner of nudist resort named to Arizona GOP finance committee Aug 28, 2007
Rick Renzi and John Shadegg and U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl of Arizona, as well as GOP organizations. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Mitchell gets heat for voting with GOP on wiretap bill Aug 9, 2007
Mitchell joined Arizona's Republican Congressmen John Shadegg, Jeff Flake, Trent Franks and Rick Renzi and GOP Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl voting for an updated version of the warrantless wiretapping law. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Health Insurance Blues: Give Choice a Chance Aug 7, 2007
John Shadegg, Arizona Republican, has proposed just such legislation in Congress; however, Congress in the hands of pro-union/anti-free market Democrats and is unlikely to act favorably on such a common-sense, cost-free solution to the health care insurance problem. Which is why state legislatures should take the lead and open up their own markets without waiting for the feds. (Townhall.com)
Drug imports get House OK amidst battles over farms, illegal immigrants Aug 4, 2007
John Shadegg, R-Ariz. are upset because of last-minute change to a vote related to keep illegal immigrants from qualifying for some government benefits. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Congressmen weigh in on permanent military bases Jul 27, 2007
The state's three other GOP congressmen -- John Shadegg, Jeff Flake and Trent Franks -- were among the few members voting against the Iraq base bill. Entrepreneur Case Studies. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Arizona legislators stick to party lines as House votes to pull out of Iraq Jul 14, 2007
The state's four Republican congressmen (Rick Renzi, John Shadegg, Jeff Flake and Trent Franks) voted against the withdrawal measure in what was mostly a party-line vote. Democrats hit McCain, President Bush and the GOP for supporting an unpopular war that they say has not improved national security. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
'Amnesty Slayer'? Jul 6, 2007
Arizona conservatives are lionizing Congressman John Shadegg as the guy who killed the Senate immigration reform compromise. Now, I have no objection to lionizing Shadegg. (AZCentral -- News)
Governor upset with demise of business-backed immigrant bill Jun 29, 2007
John Shadegg, R-Phoenix -- say the bill does not do enough in terms of security and enforcement of immigration laws. President Bush and business organizations such as Arizona Employers for Immigration Reform backed the bill along with Senate Democratic leadership. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Flake's proposal to curb franking has few backers Jun 22, 2007
Two Arizona congressmen, Republican John Shadegg and Democrat Raul Grijalva, did not send any franked mail in 2005. Mailings within 90 days of an election are prohibited, but that leaves the rest of the year to send out tailored messages. (AZCentral -- News)
House rejects security fence at the border Jun 19, 2007
Rick Renzi and John Shadegg) voted for the comprehensive fence plan. Mesa GOP Congressman Jeff Flake crossed party lines and vote against the border fence bill. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Arizona reps split on party lines as House approves stem cell bill Jun 8, 2007
The state's four Republican congressmen, Trent Franks, Jeff Flake, John Shadegg and Rick Renzi, voted against the measure citing ethical concerns about federal dollars going toward research that involves human embryos. Arizona's four Democrats --including Tempe freshman Harry Mitchell and Tucson first-termer Gabrielle Giffords -- voted for the measure. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
House global warming panel heats up May 11, 2007
John Shadegg was just getting started. The Republican from Arizona took the microphone at a recent hearing of the new House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming and proceeded to ignore the witnesses testifying on how climate change could affect the insurance business. (AZCentral)
Chair of House warming committee feels heat May 8, 2007
Chair of global warming committee feels heat. House Republicans, and even some Democrats, put pressure on Markey. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Foot soliders in border drug war May 4, 2007
John Shadegg, R-Ariz. has described them as the most effective counter-drug team on the border. (AZCentral)
Attorney preps for campaign battle with Shadegg Apr 24, 2007
A Democratic attorney is raising money for a challenge of Phoenix Congressman John Shadegg, and two notable Republicans are being mentioned as possible challengers to freshman U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell, D-Scottsdale/Tempe, in next year's elections. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Officials vow security probe at Palo Verde Apr 22, 2007
Arizona Congressmen Harry Mitchell and John Shadegg on Saturday termed the allegations "troubling" and promised a detailed review. "It is very troubling to learn that a Palo Verde employee may have smuggled secrets about the nuclear plant to a dangerous regime dead-set on developing a nuclear weapon," said Mitchell, a freshman Democrat. (AZCentral -- News)
White House foresees vindication on warming (Jon Ward) Apr 22, 2007
White House foresees vindication on warming - Nation/Politics - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper. April 22, 2007 Nation/Politics. (Washington Times)
Shadegg to Chair Conservative Conference in Reno Apr 19, 2007
John Shadegg, Arizona Republican, has signed on to serve as the Honorary Chairman for this fall's Conservative Leadership Conference in Reno, Nevada. CLC '07 is being co-hosted by Citizen Outreach and Americans for Tax Reform and will be held at John Ascuaga's Nugget Resort o on October 11-13th. (PR Newswire)
Chilly response to proposal Apr 10, 2007
Bush's migrant proposal gets chilly response. Bush's migrant proposal gets chilly response. (AZCentral)
Border more secure, Bush says during Yuma visit Apr 10, 2007
Sean Holstege The Arizona Republic Apr. YUMA - The border here is more secure today than it was a year ago, President Bush said today. (AZCentral -- News)
President Bush Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform in Yuma, Arizona Apr 10, 2007
I appreciate members of the congressional delegation who have joined us: John Shadegg; Jeff Flake -- from Snowflake, Arizona, I want you to know -- and I appreciate you working on this immigration issue; Congressman Trent Franks, and Congressman Harry Mitchell. I appreciate you all taking time for being with me here today, it means a lot that you'd come. (White House News Releases)
Bush pushes to end immigration logjam Apr 10, 2007
Representative John Shadegg, an Arizona Republican who joined Bush in Yuma yesterday, said he believes the president "is moving in [the] direction" of denying citizenship to those who came to the country illegally. Shadegg said Democratic proposals, including paths to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, "can't win the votes of a significant number -- much less a majority -- of congressional Republicans, and cannot pass Congress.". (Boston Globe)
Bush avoids endorsing GOP stance on aliens (Stephen Dinan) Apr 10, 2007
John Shadegg, Arizona Republican, who joined Mr. Bush yesterday, said a bill that allows a new pathway to citizenship "can't win the votes of a significant number, much less a majority, of congressional Republicans and cannot pass Congress." Also joining Mr. Bush yesterday were Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican; Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, a Democrat; and three other members of Arizona's House delegation. (Washington Times)
Sickly States Apr 7, 2007
Last year, Republican congressman John Shadegg of Arizona proposed the Health Care Choice Act, which would have let Americans shop for out-of-state health insurance in just this fashionas they now do for homeowners insurance, mortgages, and 401(k)s. Shadeggs bill died, though, partly because of key opposition from members of the New York and New Jersey delegations, who were shielding insurers in their states from competition. (Ocnus.net)
Arizona delegation divided on Iraq spending-withdrawal vote Mar 25, 2007
GOP Congressmen Trent Franks, John Shadegg, Jeff Flake and RIck Renzi opposed it. The plan now moves to the U.S. Senate. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Hull, Symington, Bayless back McCain's presidential bid Mar 22, 2007
Fife Symington and Jane Hull, Phoenix Congressman John Shadegg and hospital executive Betsey Bayless have been named co-chairs of U.S. Sen. John McCain's presidential effort in Arizona. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Pork and pullout prospects Mar 22, 2007
John Shadegg, Arizona Republican. "We are at war with a ruthless global terrorist network, yet the appropriators allocated hundreds of millions in funds to gratuitous pork projects," he said. (Washington Times, DC)
Bowie power plant zoning OK'd Mar 22, 2007
John Shadegg, in addition to many members of the Bowie community. Only a few letters noted the need for more information and concerns about the effects of burning coal, carbon monoxide reclamation, excessive water use, heavy metal contamination and general distress over the possibility of having a stack pouring out pollutants. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Pork-barrel politics put troops at risk Mar 22, 2007
John Shadegg, R-Ariz ... John Shadegg, R-Ariz. (Townhall.com)
Shadegg, Flake criticize Democratic tactics on war bill Mar 21, 2007
Arizona Republican Congressmen John Shadegg and Jeff Flake have criticized congressional Democrats for attaching extraneous items to an Iraq War spending bill that would remove U.S. troops out the war zone by August. The bill would supplement U.S. spending on the Iraq War and calls for U.S. troops to be out of Iraq by next summer, according to congressional documents. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
State Democrats express concern over U.S. troop surge in Iraq Feb 18, 2007
Defenders of the Bush's plan to send more U.S. forces to the Iraqi theater include Phoenix Congressman John Shadegg and Arizona Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Arizona representatives split on Iraq troops vote Feb 18, 2007
The state's four Republican House members -- John Shadegg, Jeff Flake, Rick Renzi and Trent Franks -- opposed the anti-war measure. Flake does not support sending more troops to Iraq but did not back the resolution, feeling the Democratic measure steps on presidential powers as commander-in-chief. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
State delegation splits on Iraq war resolution Feb 17, 2007
The state s Republican House members Jeff Flake, Rick Renzi, John Shadegg and Trent Franks voted against the resolution. On Thursday, Giffords spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Putnam, GOP Taking War Out Of the Debate Feb 16, 2007
Peter Hoekstra of Michigan and John Shadegg of Arizona wrote to colleagues in a letter intercepted by Democrats. "This debate should not even be about the Iraq war to date, mistakes that have been made, or whether we can, or cannot, win militarily. If we let Democrats force us into a debate on the surge or the current situation in Iraq, we lose.". (The Ledger)
U.S House begins full debate on the Iraq war Feb 14, 2007
Two Republicans, John Shadegg of Arizona and Peter Hoekstra of Michigan, instructed their colleagues to make the debate about the fight against terrorism. "If we let Democrats force us into a debate on the surge or the current situation in Iraq, we lose," they wrote in a letter. (International Herald Tribune)
House debating rebuke to Bush war policy Feb 14, 2007
In a formal letter to GOP colleagues, Representatives Peter Hoekstra, a Michigan Republican , and John Shadegg, an Arizona Republican , encouraged lawmakers to avoid discussing the resolution and to focus instead on a wider war against Islamic radicals. "This debate should not be about the surge or its details," they wrote. (Boston Globe)
Republicans rip House surge resolution (Jon Ward and Charles Hurt) Feb 14, 2007
John Shadegg, Arizona Republican, and Peter Hoekstra, Michigan Republican, wrote in a letter to their House Republican colleagues. "Rather, the debate must be about the global threat of the radical Islamist movement," the letter stated. (Washington Times)
Debate begins in House on adding troops in Iraq Feb 14, 2007
John Shadegg of Arizona and Peter Hoekstra of Michigan said in a letter to fellow Republicans. Republicans had sought to offer an alternative measure, drafted by Rep. (Baltimore Sun)
Pullen to lead GOP in Arizona Jan 28, 2007
Rick Renzi, John Shadegg and Franks. Arizona's senior senator and presidential hopeful, John McCain, was not. (AZCentral -- News)
Migration reform to top Bush address Jan 27, 2007
John Shadegg, R-Ariz. said that just because Congress is now controlled by Democrats, there are no assurances that immigration reform will be easy. (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
House slaps members who become felons Jan 24, 2007
John Shadegg, an Arizona Republican. Cunningham, who is serving an eight-year prison term after pleading guilty to taking $2. (SunSpot.net)
Math of war isn't fuzzy for Shadegg Jan 21, 2007
John Shadegg sent out a news release saying the commander in chief's plan was short by about 23,500 troops. Shadegg has advocated raising troop levels in Iraq since 2003. (AZCentral -- News)
Renzi joins Dems on 3 '100-hour' bills Jan 21, 2007
Jeff Flake, Trent Franks and John Shadegg on House Resolution 2's minimum-wage increase, HR 4's authorization for the federal government to negotiate for lower Medicare drug prices, and HR 5's cut to interest rates on some college loans. On the minimum-wage increase, Renzi joined 81 Republican House members in voting with Democrats to pass the measure 315-116. (AZCentral -- News)
