Press Releases
Apr 30, 2014
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Provisions cosponsored by Barber to investigate and crack down on Phoenix VA hospital and prevent round of military base closures pass the House
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber stood today with his colleagues from the Arizona delegation in a bipartisan move to appropriate $1 million to the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General so that the office may investigate allegations of health care mismanagement within the VA, such as those at the Phoenix VA Health Care System.
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Apr 25, 2014
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Congressman says he will escort inspectors into Mexico if that is what it takes
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today announced that he has received confirmation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it will resume inspecting U.S.-bound cattle south of Agua Prieta, Mexico by May 19 once measures are put in place to protect inspectors. The inspections were halted in January because of drug-related violence.
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Apr 25, 2014
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Congressman calls for investigative results and action to ensure all veterans have access to best possible care
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today sharply condemned the Phoenix VA Health Care System, calling reports “infuriating” that up to 40 veterans apparently died while waiting for medical appointments.
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Apr 24, 2014
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Congressman says funding will provide health care in rural areas of Pima and Santa Cruz counties
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today welcomed a $1.1 million federal grant awarded to United Community Health Center to provide health care to residents in the rural areas of Pima and Santa Cruz counties.
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Apr 23, 2014
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Congressman says funding will provide critically important care throughout Cochise County
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today welcomed a $3.6 million federal grant awarded to Douglas-based Chiricahua Community Health Centers to provide health care to the residents of Cochise County.
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Apr 22, 2014
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Congressman will help dedicate new federal courthouse and speak at groundbreakings for huge solar project and hospital as a busy two-week district work period comes to an end
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber has an event-filled week coming up with nearly a dozen events scattered across Southern Arizona during the next five days.
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Apr 21, 2014
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Congressman will meet with Mayor of Douglas, area-ranchers and other residents
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will travel to the Douglas area tomorrow to meet with ranchers and local residents who live and work near the border.
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Apr 16, 2014
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Congressman has event-filled schedule upcoming in Southern Arizona
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber continues an event-filled district work period in Southern Arizona as he talks with students at two different schools in Tucson.
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Apr 15, 2014
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TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement about the Brown Fire in Cochise County in the Congressman’s Southern Arizona District. The Brown Fire is currently burning in the Huachuca Mountains southwest of Sierra Vista.
Apr 14, 2014
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Congressman also urged Air Force secretary to bring F-16 squadrons from Luke AFB to further support Davis-Monthan
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber tomorrow will host a top Air Force official in Tucson as Barber continues his defense of the A-10, which the Air Force has targeted for retirement.
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Apr 11, 2014
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Congressman also will kick off Border Patrol memorial run, attend D-M air show and speak with business leaders in upcoming days
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will attend a demonstration of city emergency equipment that was purchased by federal funding, help kick off a Border Patrol memorial run, attend the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base air show and meet with local business leaders during the next few days.
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Apr 10, 2014
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Congressman will dedicate new emergency room in Bisbee with former Congresswoman Giffords
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will be in Southern Arizona tomorrow, traveling to Bisbee, Green Valley and Tucson during an event-filled day.
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Apr 10, 2014
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Barber and Republicans hold press conference to praise A-10; congressman today also holds briefing for colleagues and presses top Air Force official for answers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today launched a sweeping new round in his aggressive defense of the A-10, calling the president’s proposal to retire the plane an “irresponsible” threat to the safety of American ground troops.
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Apr 10, 2014
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Congressman says proposal would raise costs for Medicare and prescriptions and ‘that’s wrong’
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today voted to reject the Ryan budget proposal, saying that it would hurt senior citizens by raising Medicare premiums and cutting benefits.
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Apr 9, 2014
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Congressman will join with members of Congress and A-10 pilots and controllers for press conference tomorrow following House briefing on close air support featuring the A-10
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, with a bipartisan group of representatives and senators, will speak tomorrow at a press conference to oppose an Air Force proposal to retire the A-10.
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Apr 7, 2014
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Congressman waged strong fight against president’s proposal to cut Medicare advantage
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, who aggressively opposed proposed cuts in Medicare Advantage (MA), welcomed the announcement today that payment rates for MA plans will be protected and some may even increase.
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Apr 4, 2014
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Congressman also will thank Honor Flight veterans, speak at 162nd Fighter Wing event and recognize Green Valley Concert Band during busy Southern Arizona weekend
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber is returning to Southern Arizona this weekend to discuss with high school students the nation’s service academies, thank World War II veterans who are heading to Washington, attend a military awards ceremony and honor the Green Valley Concert Band.
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Apr 4, 2014
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Congressman on proposed cuts: ‘I will not stand for it and I will not back down’
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, saying that proposed cuts in Medicare Advantage will have a “severe and negative impact,” has urged the secretary of Health and Human Services to immediately reverse the cuts.
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Apr 3, 2014
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Barber seeks to honor former congressman by naming a post office in Patagonia, where Kolbe grew up
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber has introduced bipartisan legislation that will name the post office in Patagonia after former Congressman Jim Kolbe, who grew up in that area.
Apr 2, 2014
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Congressman had told secretary of Homeland Security that officers needed to improve security, allow smooth commerce
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today announced that 170 additional Customs and Border Protection officers have been assigned to ports in Southern Arizona – a build-up that he sought a month ago.
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Apr 2, 2014
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Congressman will continue donations throughout 2014; stresses that members of Congress should play by the same rules as all Americans
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber and his wife Nancy today donated to three Southern Arizona charities money that the federal government spent to subsidize the congressman’s health insurance premiums.
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