SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on Trent Franks 3 Arizona Republicans vote 'no' on jobless aid  Nov 8, 2009 Jeff Flake, Trent Franks and John Shadegg were among the 12 "no" votes. The measure, signed Friday by President Barack Obama, would extend jobless benefits for 14 weeks across the nation and provide an additional six weeks of benefits on top of that for job-seekers in states where the unemployment rate is 8. (AZCentral -- News) AZ delegation split on health care vote  Nov 8, 2009 Trent Franks, R-Ariz. said the bill represents a massive government expansion. (AZCentral -- News) House passes health care bill  Nov 8, 2009 Trent Franks, a Republican representing Sun City and Glendale. U.S. Rep. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ) GOP lawmaker claims protests may force delay to Saturday vote  Nov 6, 2009 Trent Franks (R-Ariz. said that rumors were circulating among Republicans on Capitol Hill that the GOP-led "House call" had shaken some Democratic votes for the legislation, forcing a delay in the measure. (TheHill.com) Rep. Franks: Dems put terrorists' rights before Americans' safety  Oct 22, 2009 Trent Franks (R-Ariz. made the incendiary claim during an interview on a conservative news radio program that the decision to close the terrorist detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba would "strengthen the hands of terrorists.". (TheHill.com) Arizonas 10 congressional delegates formally request F-35 training at Luke AFB  Oct 21, 2009 McCain, Kyl and the state s eight U.S. House members -- including Republican Trent Franks, whose congressional district includes Luke -- wrote to Air Force Secretary Michael Donley with their request. They pointed to Luke s training history and the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, which is used for test flights and other exercises. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ) Race for cash is key in race for Congress  Oct 19, 2009 Trent Franks, of the 2nd Congressional District, took in more than $113,000 and had nearly $80,000 left in cash. He also reported more than $304,000 in debt. (AZCentral -- News) State, West Valley make big push for F-35  Oct 17, 2009 for more local weather information. Vice Mayor Joan Evans gives a thumbs up to the Luke Forward logo that is being used in the statewide campaign to have Luke Air Force Base selected as the bed-down site for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. (Peoria Times, AZ) State leaders make big push for Luke as F-35 base  Oct 16, 2009 Mayor Elaine Scruggs joins Gov. Jan Brewer and representatives from West Valley cities and Fighter Country Partnership to show off the logo for the Luke Forward campaing. It was open government at its most transparent. (Glendale Star, AZ) Shadegg, Franks call for investigation  Oct 15, 2009 Congressmen John Shadegg and Trent Franks are calling for an investigation of the following allegations that it could be involved with terrorist cells and may have tried to plant interns on congressional security panels. The Phoenix-area Republicans joined other GOP congressmen in the move after the allegations were published in a new book by author Paul Sperry called Muslim Mafia: Inside the Secret Underworld that s Conspiring to Islamize America. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ) Ariz.'s delegates reflect divisions on health reform  Oct 13, 2009 Jeff Flake, Trent Franks and John Shadegg. All five Republicans have condemned the president's health-care reform proposals as a costly government takeover of America's health-care system. (AZCentral -- News) Hayworth nurses grudge vs. ex-McCain aide  Oct 12, 2009 Trent Franks, R-Ariz. is hoping to avoid Hayworth's fate. (AZCentral -- News) Commentary: Extremism becoming acceptable?  Oct 8, 2009 Trent Franks called President Obama "an enemy of humanity" in his speech at the "How to Take Back America Conference" (where one workshop was called "How to Recognize Living under Nazis & Communists"). That's not all: A former White House speechwriter posted a call on the conservative Web site Newsmax for the president to be deposed in a military coup. (CNN) Rep. Trent Franks denounces Obama  Sep 30, 2009 Trent Franks denounces Obama ... Trent Franks denounces Obama ... Trent Franks, Arizona's staunchest social conservative on Capitol Hill, on Saturday denounced President Barack Obama as "an enemy of humanity" who does "insane things.". (AZCentral -- News) GOP Rep.: Obama Enemy of 'Unborn Humanity'  Sep 30, 2009 Trent Franks of Arizona said in a speech to conservatives Saturday in St. Louis that Obama's decision to fund international family planning organizations that support legal abortion shows "he has no place in any station of government and we need to realize that he is an enemy of humanity.". Bethany Haley, spokeswoman for Franks, said the congressman was referring to "unborn humanity" and should have clarified his statement. (Newsmax) GOP lawmaker clarifies remarks critical of Obama  Sep 30, 2009 Trent Franks of Arizona said in a speech to conservatives Saturday in St. Louis that given Obama's decision to fund international family planning organizations that support legal abortion, "we shouldn't be shocked that he does all these other insane things.". "A president that has lost his way that badly, that has no ability to see the image of God in these little fellow human beings, if he can't do that right, then he has no place in any station of government and we need to realize that he is... (MSNBC -- Politics) Abandoning missile defense a bad decision  Sep 25, 2009 I applaud Congressman Trent Franks response to the president. Rep. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ) House votes to extend jobless benefits  Sep 23, 2009 Republicans Jeff Flake, Trent Franks and John Shadegg voted against it. Democrat Raul Grijalva did not vote. (AZCentral) Schooling tax-credit scrutiny often lags  Sep 21, 2009 Trent Franks, who helped write Arizona's original law, said last week that other states have since built on Arizona's 1997 law, and Arizona could benefit from their lessons. "Of course, (the tax-credit law) hasn't met all of my hopes," the Glendale Republican said. (AZCentral -- News) Renzi unsuccessful in trying to toss evidence  Sep 21, 2009 Monday, September 21, 2009. By Susan Crabtree - 09/20/09 06:59 PM ET. (TheHill.com) U.S. Rep. meets group accused of terror ties  Sep 19, 2009 Trent Franks and John Shadegg, both Arizona Republicans, wrote a letter urging Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn. (AZCentral -- News) Franks: Obama missile decision a disgrace  Sep 18, 2009 Trent Franks: Obama missile decision disgraces U.S. - Phoenix Business Journal ... Trent Franks: Obama missile decision disgraces U.S. ... Trent Franks, R-Ariz. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ) House votes to deny funds to ACORN  Sep 18, 2009 In Arizona's House delegation, Democrats Gabrielle Giffords, Ann Kirkpatrick, Harry Mitchell and Ed Pastor and Republicans Jeff Flake, Trent Franks and John Shadegg voted for the measure. Democrat Raul Grijalva voted against it. (AZCentral -- News) Wilson admonished for outburst  Sep 16, 2009 Jeff Flake, yes Trent Franks, no John Shadegg, no. Most read. (AZCentral) Rep. Franks: Obama 'underestimates intelligence of American people'  Sep 7, 2009 Trent Franks (R-Ariz. asserted that Obama is taking the country in the "exact opposite" direction of American ideals. (TheHill.com) McCain addresses seniors at health care town hall in Sun City  Aug 26, 2009 Trent Franks' appearance in Glendale feared the Obama plan would take away Americans' freedom. The congressman agreed. (AZCentral -- News) Franks chides Obama over 10% unemployment  Aug 26, 2009 Trent Franks criticized President Obama s economic policies Tuesday pointing to fourth-quarter projections of 10 percent unemployment and large budget deficits. The same administration that said unemployment would not surpass 8 percent, if Americans would merely endure the president s reckless spending on a $787 billion so-called stimulus bill, is now projecting an unemployment rate of 10 percent for the fourth quarter of 2009, and an average unemployment rate of 9. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ) Congressman considering lawsuit against Obama over birth certificate...  Aug 25, 2009 Trent Franks (R-Ariz. to file this suit. (The Drudge Report) 7 health forums set for this week  Aug 23, 2009 Trent Franks will hold a town-hall meeting from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Community Church of Joy, 21000 N. 75th Ave. The meeting will begin with a 30-minute screening of a film about missile defense and move on to a question-and-answer session. Wednesday. (AZCentral -- News) From the Editor: Young politician takes his shot (253)  Aug 11, 2009 Other endorsements include former chair of the House Armed Services Committee Duncan L. Hunter, several U.S. representatives, including Hunter s son and Arizona s Trent Franks, and Dr. Jane Orient, executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. On President Obama: He took over under horrible (economic) circumstances, but I m tired of hearing what you inherited. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ) U.S. House votes to restrict CEO pay  Aug 1, 2009 Five of Arizona s eight House members voted against the measure, including Democrats Ann Kirkpatrick and Harry Mitchell and Republicans Jeff Flake, John Shadegg and Trent Franks. Democrats Ed Pastor and Gabrielle Giffords voted for the measure, while fellow Democrat Raul Grijalva did not vote. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ) Tuition-aid program benefits wealthy families, raises concern  Aug 1, 2009 Trent Franks, a member of Congress who helped write the law after he was a state legislator, pushed hard for its passage. Franks is quoted in legislative records as saying, "The focus is entirely on low-income children.". (AZCentral -- News) Shona's Health Care Nightmare  Jul 25, 2009 Trent Franks (R-AZ) and a former media and coalitions advisor to the Senate Republican Conference. Reader Comments: () There are no comments posted yet. (Human Events Online) GM, Chrysler defend 3,000 dealership cuts  Jul 23, 2009 In the blink of an eye, American icons were turned into American tragedies, said Representative Trent Franks, Republican of Arizona. Several auto dealers told the panel how the auto industry decisions were wrecking their lives. (Boston Globe) Dealer aid could hurt recovery, Obama warns  Jul 22, 2009 Viable companies don t ransack their dealerships based on a criteria that seems to range from arbitrary at best to overtly political at worst, said Trent Franks, an Arizona Republican. The House approved a measure last week that would force GM and Chrysler to restore about 3,000 dealerships. (Boston Globe) Fundraising going well for Ariz. House Dems  Jul 17, 2009 Trent Franks, R-2nd Congressional District, took in nearly $91,000 in net contributions. Rep. (AZCentral -- News) Shadegg unveils option for health-care reform  Jul 15, 2009 Trent Franks, R-Ariz. supports the bill, which Shadegg acknowledges has no chance in the Democrat-controlled House. (AZCentral -- News) 40 comments  Jun 17, 2009 Trent Franks (R-AZ) and a former media and coalitions advisor to the Senate Republican Conference. Reader Comments: () Here are the comments submitted by Human Events readers: 00004000 Please remember the opinions expressed by our readers are in no way those of Human Events, nor are they condoned by us, and we reserve the right to remove abusive posts. (Human Events Online) Robert Gates: The Bureaucrat Unbound  May 30, 2009 Undaunted, the legislators pressed their case especially the Republicans, who seemed convinced, as one said, that the Pentagon budget was part of a nefarious Obama Administration plot: "Fiscal restraint for defense and fiscal largesse for everything else." Congressman Trent Franks of Arizona was a gold-plated pipe dream, if there ever was one and especially a product dramatically called the Kinetic Energy Interceptor. To which Gates replied, in a manner so casually dismissive that Franks seemed... (Time.com) Goodyear seeks $1.1 billion for I-10 transit  May 22, 2009 Trent Franks and Raul Grijalva, who represent the area. Congress could fund all or part of the project. (AZCentral) Franks tops Ariz. delegation in seeking largest earmarks  May 13, 2009 The answer is Trent Franks, a member of Congress who wants to help both. The Glendale Republican easily leads Arizona's congressional delegation in seeking the most specially crafted 2010 budget requests for federal funding, which are known as earmarks. (AZCentral) Politicians battle for defense spending, more jobs  May 3, 2009 Trent Franks, who represents Arizona's 2nd District. "These are high-tech and high-paying jobs.". (AZCentral -- Business) Voters can go online to see House earmark requests  Apr 14, 2009 Voters can go online to see House earmark requests. Voters can go online to see House earmark requests. (AZCentral -- News) Ariz. Congress members seek billions for state  Apr 14, 2009 Congress members seek billions for state. Congress members seek billions for state. (AZCentral -- Business) Congressional delegation uses recess to tend to affairs  Apr 5, 2009 Trent Franks and John Shadegg also plan to meet with constituents. Shadegg said he is eager to gauge "reaction to the expansion of the role of government and the increased spending by the (Democratic House Speaker) Nancy Pelosi-led Congress.". (AZCentral -- News) Will Obama’s Budget Pass?  Apr 1, 2009 Trent Franks (R-AZ) and a former media and coalitions advisor to the Senate Republican Conference. Reader Comments: () Here are a few of the comments submitted by our readers. (Human Events Online) Congress OKs protection for Ariz. lands  Mar 26, 2009 Republicans Trent Franks, John Shadegg and Jeff Flake voted against it. Echoing Republican disapproval, Shadegg said the bill will cost jobs and shut off access to strategic natural-gas deposits. (AZCentral -- News) Lesson from AIG: Time to Stop the Bailout Stampede  Mar 19, 2009 Trent Franks is a Republican Congressman for the 2nd District of Arizona and has spent most of his life working on childrens issues and trying to build a better future for all children. Be the first to read Trent Franks column. (Townhall.com) Justice Department's new tone puts Sheriff Arpaio in hot seat  Mar 15, 2009 " Yet Arpaio's immigration crackdowns are wildly popular, and he was re-elected in November by a wide margin. Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., a Judiciary Committee member, worries that hearings will exploit racial fears for partisan political gain. "I think they would like to try to paint all Republicans as racist and motivated by things like racial profiling," Franks said. "I have not seen one iota of evidence that the sheriff has done anything but enforce the law on the basis that he is trying to... (AZCentral -- News) Sheriff faces 2nd inquiry  Mar 12, 2009 Trent Franks, R-Ariz. another member of the committee, said Conyers routinely uses the panel in politically motivated ways. (AZCentral) No Bunny Train?  Mar 9, 2009 Trent Franks, Arizona Republican, who remarked this week that the same maglev train would transport happy passengers from Disneyland to the Moonlit Bunny Brothel. "I grew up in Las Vegas. I've never heard of the Moonlit Bunny Brothel," says the congresswoman. (Townhall.com) Obama Attacks Doctors' Rights of Conscience  Mar 4, 2009 Trent Franks, a Republican, represents the 2nd Congressional District of Arizona. Reader Comments: () Here are a few of the comments submitted by our readers. (Human Events Online) Obamas kick up White House entertaining  Mar 3, 2009 Trent Franks, R-Ariz. was among those invited for the Super Bowl. (MSNBC -- News) Kansas slams door on idea of Gitmo transfers  Mar 2, 2009 Trent Franks, R-Ariz. introduced legislation that would prohibit them from ending up in federal prisons or military bases in Arizona. (USA Today -- News) Patty Murray Rated Most Liberal Senator  Feb 28, 2009 Three Republicans Paul Broun of Georgia, Trent Franks of Arizona and Jeb Hensarling of Texas were considered the most conservative. Included in the list of the most liberal House members: Robert Brady, D-Penn. (Newsmax) Back to Politics News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009