Press Releases

Dec 7, 2012

U.S. REP. RON BARBER WILL VISIT SCHOOL AS STUDENTS WORK ON HOLIDAY CARDS FOR TROOPS

TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will visit a local elementary school on Monday where students will be making cards that the congressman’s office is collecting for distribution to troops and veterans.

Dec 5, 2012

U.S. REP. RON BARBER WELCOMES EXTENSION OF NATIONAL GUARD MISSION ON BORDER

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber welcomed today’s announcement that National Guard troops will continue to be stationed on the U.S.-Mexico border through next year.

Dec 3, 2012

U.S. REP. RON BARBER COLLECTS HOLIDAY CARDS FOR TROOPS

TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today announced that his Southern Arizona offices will collect holiday cards to be sent to members of the armed forces and veterans.

Nov 27, 2012

U.S. REP. RON BARBER IS IN TUCSON RECOVERING FROM MINOR SURGERY

TUCSON – The office of U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today announced that Barber will remain in Tucson during votes in Washington this week after undergoing minor surgery on Monday.

Nov 27, 2012

U.S. REP. RON BARBER WELCOMES $1 MILLION GRANT TO TUCSON SOLAR COMPANY

TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today welcomed an announcement that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $1 million to a Tucson company that has developed a unique and innovative solar-energy system.

Nov 23, 2012

U.S. REP. RON BARBER WILL SHOP AT LOCAL BUSINESSES ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber tomorrow will patronize local businesses as he shops in Tucson on Small Business Saturday.

Nov 21, 2012

U.S. REP. RON BARBER’S THANKSGIVING MESSAGE

TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following Thanksgiving message:

Nov 21, 2012

U.S. REP. RON BARBER ASKS EPA TO RECONSIDER NEW EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND TIMELINES FOR BENSON POWER PLANT

TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today urged the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider proposed emissions requirements and timelines that would eliminate jobs in Southern Arizona and lead to higher rates for customers in rural Cochise County.

Nov 20, 2012

U.S. REP. RON BARBER WELCOMES $18.39 MILLION AIR FORCE CONTRACT FOR SOUTHERN ARIZONA

TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today welcomed a contract totaling nearly $18.4 million for weapons development at Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems.

Nov 19, 2012

U.S. REP. RON BARBER’S STATEMENT ON CONFLICT BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS

TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza:

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