Press Releases
May 30, 2013
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Event is 61st in series; will be co-hosted by Tucson Association of Realtors
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will host the 61st Solar Power 101 workshop tomorrow with the Tucson Association of Realtors with a focus on how solar installations affect residential and commercial real estate transactions.
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May 30, 2013
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TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on the impact of furloughs ordered by the Department of Defense.
May 29, 2013
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Congressman announces plans to reintroduce bill making it easier for veterans to be treated by private doctors
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber is continuing to focus on veterans and their families as he winds up a busy district work week in Southern Arizona.
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May 28, 2013
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Congressman will discuss his work to help veterans access care and reduce veterans’ claims backlog
TUCSON – U.S. Rep Ron Barber will host a news conference tomorrow at 11 a.m. to announce the introduction of his latest bill to help veterans access health care and his recent work to reduce the claims backlog at the VA.
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May 24, 2013
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In honor of Memorial Day, Congressman will meet with veterans, announce legislation to help veterans access care and reduce veterans’ claims backlog
TUCSON– U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will honor the Memorial Day holiday week by continuing his focus on the needs of veterans and their families and announcing legislation to help rural veterans access health care and reduce the claims backlog at the Veterans’ Administration.
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May 22, 2013
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Ron Barber issued the following statement on H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act:
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May 20, 2013
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Congressman’s bill will provide tax credits to employers who hire recently discharged veterans
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today joined his colleagues to introduce legislation that will help provide employers with a tax credit for hiring recently discharged veterans.
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May 20, 2013
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Congressman pleased that furloughs will be avoided but disappointed that overtime will be reduced, undermining border security efforts
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today released the following statement on newly released plans by the Department of Homeland Security to handle budget cuts affecting Customs and Border Protection.
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May 17, 2013
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Congressman says $414,935 in funding will improve public safety and recreation facilities
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today welcomed an announcement that Willcox will receive a $414,935 grant from the Border Environment Cooperation Commission to help fund the final design for its wastewater treatment plant.
May 16, 2013
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WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, Arizona Public Media today reported on U.S. Rep. Ron Barber’s amendment to make sure those who live and work on the border with Mexico have a voice in DHS’s strategy to secure the border.
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May 15, 2013
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Two of congressman’s amendments included in legislation to require border security plan
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today persuaded his colleagues to strengthen legislation requiring the Department of Homeland Security to develop a strategy for border security along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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May 14, 2013
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on reports that the Internal Revenue Service targeted some conservative groups for detailed scrutiny about their political activities:
May 14, 2013
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Congressman calls for bipartisan budget discussions and an end to sequestration
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on the Department of Defense’s announcement that most civilian employees in the department will be furloughed for 11 days.
May 10, 2013
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Members of congressman’s office will be in Green Valley on Thursday to help constituents with any federal issue
TUCSON – Members of U.S. Rep. Ron Barber’s staff will be in Green Valley next week to help constituents with any issue they may have in dealing with federal agencies.
May 10, 2013
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Congressman pushed FAA to keep local airfield open, says decision will keep skies above Tucson safer
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration will keep Ryan Airfield in Tucson, and 148 contract air traffic control towers at airports across the nation, open through September 30, 2013, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year.
May 9, 2013
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Congressman calls for bipartisan discussions on debt and putting member pay last
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today voted against a measure that plays dangerous political games with the national debt and would ensure that China, Iran and the Cayman Islands would be paid before American troops, disabled veterans, doctors and hospitals treating Medicare patients, and American small businesses.
May 9, 2013
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Congressman also continues to meet with local officials in Cochise County
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will deliver a major speech on small business and also meet with members of the Willcox City Council during a weekend in his Southern Arizona congressional district.
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May 7, 2013
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Congressman invites colleagues and staff to learn about program included in his Mental Health First Aid Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber tomorrow will host a Mental Health First Aid training at the Capitol for members of Congress and congressional staff to mark May’s designation as national Mental Health Month.
May 6, 2013
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Erica L. Schwarz, a high school senior, is one of only 141 students honored nationwide
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today welcomed the announcement that a senior at Sahuarita High School has been named a 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholar – a prestigious award honoring the nation’s top students for their accomplishments in academics or the arts.
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May 2, 2013
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Congressman is visiting employers and employees as part of his work on the House Committee on Small Business
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today is continuing his weeklong tour of Southern Arizona small businesses as part of his work as a member of the House Committee on Small Business.
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