Press Releases
Dec 5, 2014
Press Release
Congressman cosponsored legislation that allows tax-free savings accounts to cover some expenses for people living with disabilities
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.
Dec 5, 2014
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Deadline is next week for school groups and general public to send messages of support to service members and veterans
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.
Dec 4, 2014
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Congressman says today’s vote is a victory for national security, for American ground troops and for Southern Arizona’s economy
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).
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Dec 3, 2014
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DHS secretary says, ‘We can and will do better’ in response to Barber’s continued call for an effective and comprehensive security strategy
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.”
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Dec 3, 2014
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Congressman notes that five Tucson organizations will receive funds for theater, music and other forms of art
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.
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Dec 2, 2014
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Congressman urges Southern Arizonans to attend listening session on preliminary proposal to cut 2,700 jobs at fort
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.
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