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Congressman Ron Barber

Representing the 2nd District of Arizona

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U.S. REP. RON BARBER PRAISES PASSAGE OF BILL TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES GAIN FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

Dec 5, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber joined a strong bipartisan majority of the House this week in voting to pass legislation that he cosponsored allowing people living with a disability to take important steps toward financial independence.

U.S. REP. RON BARBER EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR HOLIDAY CARDS FOR TROOPS, VETERANS

Dec 5, 2014 Press Release
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber reminded Southern Arizonans that his Southern Arizona offices are collecting holiday cards to be sent to members of the armed forces and veterans.
Issues:
Military, Veterans

U.S. REP. RON BARBER’S WORK TO SAVE THE A-10 AFFIRMED WITH PASSAGE OF DEFENSE BILL

Dec 4, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON – After a yearlong effort by Congressman Ron Barber to prohibit the Air Force from retiring the A-10 through fiscal year 2015, provisions to keep the plane flying passed the House today as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Issues:
Economy and Jobs, Military

U.S. REP. RON BARBER REMAINS VIGILANT IN FIGHT TO SECURE SOUTHERN ARIZONA BORDER

Dec 3, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, who has demanded that the Department of Homeland Security improve border security, received a written response from the DHS secretary, saying progress has been made but “we can and will do better.”
Issues:
Border Security

U.S. REP. RON BARBER WELCOMES $120,000 IN FUNDING FROM NATIONAL ENDOWMENT OF THE ARTS

Dec 3, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today welcomed an announcement that five Tucson organizations have received a total of $120,000 in grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs, Education

U.S. REP. RON BARBER STANDS UP FOR FORT HUACHUCA, CALLING IT CRITICAL TO SIERRA VISTA ECONOMY AND TO NATION’S DEFENSE

Dec 2, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber is continuing his fight on behalf of the future of Fort Huachuca, telling a top Army official that personnel cuts at the fort would deeply harm both the Sierra Vista area and the nation’s defense.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs, Military

U.S. REP. RON BARBER WILL SERVE THANKSGIVING DINNER AT DAVIS-MONTHAN, SHOP AT SMALL BUSINESSES ON BUY LOCAL FRIDAY

Nov 26, 2014 Press Release
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will help serve Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow to airmen and retirees at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base before spending Black Friday shopping at local businesses and attending the Arizona-Arizona State football game.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs, Military, Veterans

U.S. REP. RON BARBER’S STATEMENT ON EXTENSION OF NEGOTIATIONS WITH IRAN

Nov 25, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement after a year-long effort to reach an agreement with Iran to dismantle large parts of its nuclear infrastructure fell short, leading the United States and its allies to declare a seven-month extension:

U.S. REP. RON BARBER STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S IMMIGRATION ANNOUNCEMENT

Nov 20, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on the President’s announcement on immigration:
Issues:
Border Security

U.S. REP. RON BARBER CONTINUES FIGHT TO PROTECT FORT HUACHUCA, CALLS ON COMMUNITY TO ATTEND ARMY LISTENING SESSION

Nov 19, 2014 Press Release

TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, who has led the fight against a preliminary Army proposal to cut up to 2,700 jobs at Fort Huachuca, today called on community members to attend a public listening session being held by the Army at Fort Huachuca on December 2, 2014.

Issues:
Economy and Jobs, Military

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