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Congressman Ron Barber

Representing the 2nd District of Arizona

Press Releases

Nov 14, 2014 Press Release
Congressman asks school groups and general public to send messages of support to service members and veterans
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.
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Nov 13, 2014 Press Release
Congressman had asked Brewer for declaration after flooding caused damage to homes, businesses and public facilities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today welcomed an announcement that Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has declared Cochise County a disaster area because of September flooding – a designation Barber sought from Brewer nearly a month ago.
Nov 13, 2014 Press Release
Congressman, senators and close air-support experts will speak at press conference today in Washington
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will join several of his Republican congressional colleagues as well as close air-support experts today as he continues his years-long fight against the retirement of the A-10 aircraft.
Nov 12, 2014 Press Release
Congressman will continue donations throughout 2014; stresses that members of Congress should play by the same rules as all Americans
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber and his wife Nancy have donated to three Southern Arizona charities money that the federal government spent to subsidize the congressman’s health insurance premiums in November.
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Nov 10, 2014 Press Release
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on tomorrow’s observance of Veterans Day:
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Nov 3, 2014 Press Release
Congressman’s staff conducted worldwide hunt to give items back to 91-year-old decorated veteran
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber yesterday presented a 91-year-old World War II veteran with medals, patches and ribbons replacing military decorations that were stolen from him earlier this year.
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Oct 31, 2014 Press Release
Congressman also will attend Tikkun Olam event and watch lighting of ‘A’ Mountain, kicking off UA Homecoming
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber on Sunday will present a 91-year-old World War II veteran with medals, patches and ribbons replacing military decorations that were stolen from him earlier this year.
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Oct 29, 2014 Press Release
Congressman also will attend scholarship luncheon for UA College of Public Health on Friday
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will attend a Special Olympics event, the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Copper Cactus awards and a scholarship event for the University of Arizona College of Public Health during the next few days.
Oct 28, 2014 Press Release
Congressman says funding shows that innovative local program is working and worth investing in
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today welcomed news that a special court established to help veterans avoid serious legal difficulties will receive more than $2.3 million in federal grants over the next four years.
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Oct 28, 2014 Press Release
Congressman tomorrow also will present Congressional Record to YMCA and celebrate completion of phase 1 at UA Tech Park’s Solar Zone
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will speak tomorrow at the annual awards luncheon for a Tucson organization that increases employment opportunities for people with disabilities.