Press Releases
May 30, 2014
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Congressman will attend memorial service for Cochise County rancher and kick off race named for Gabe Zimmerman
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, winding up a busy week in Washington, returns to Southern Arizona today. Over the next few days, he will speak at the memorial service for Wendy Glenn, a community leader in Cochise County and a ranching icon; kick off a race named for slain congressional aide Gabe Zimmerman; and meet with several local leaders.
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May 30, 2014
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on the resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki:
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May 29, 2014
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Congressman voices disapproval of subcommittee’s failure to follow House directive to pay for A-10
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber expressed anger today after draft legislation from the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee failed to include funding to maintain the Air Force’s fleet of A-10s.
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May 29, 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
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber and his wife Nancy yesterday donated to three Southern Arizona charities money that the federal government spent to subsidize the congressman’s health insurance premiums.
May 28, 2014
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement after the Office of Inspector General issued its interim report on problems at the Phoenix Health Care System of the Veterans Administration.
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May 27, 2014
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TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on the VA increasing care for veterans with private medical care.
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on the VA increasing care for veterans with private medical care.
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May 25, 2014
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TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on Friday's shooting in the town of Isla Vista, California.
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on Friday's shooting in the town of Isla Vista, California.
May 23, 2014
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Congressman issues Memorial Day statement and Memorial Day weekend schedule
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber has a busy Memorial Day weekend in Southern Arizona as he attends Memorial Day ceremonies in Tucson and Sierra Vista, presents long-overdue medals to a 93-year-old veteran and attends the funeral of a Tucson soldier who died of injuries he suffered in Afghanistan.
May 22, 2014
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Congressman fights for Davis-Monthan, Fort Huachuca, 162nd Wing and Southern Arizona defense industry in National Defense Authorization
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber's provision to protect the A-10 from divestment passed the House today. Barber vowed to continue his work with the Senate to ensure the plane and its vital close air support mission remain funded through fiscal year 2015 and beyond.
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May 20, 2014
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Congressman forms bipartisan caucus in the House to support A-10 and close air support for troops
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today announced a bipartisan caucus in the House in support of the A-10 and close air support.
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May 20, 2014
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued a statement after the White House opposed Barber’s amendment to save the A-10 that was inserted into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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May 19, 2014
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U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, citing harm to Cochise County economy, pushed federal officials hard to get inspections restarted
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber said the U.S. Department of Agriculture today resumed inspections in Mexico of U.S.-bound cattle south of Douglas – something that Barber aggressively pushed for since the inspections were halted in January.
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May 16, 2014
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Congressman will help honor graduate and Air Force veteran who was critically wounded in Iraq
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber will speak this evening at graduation ceremonies of the University of Arizona College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture where he will honor an Air Force veteran who was critically wounded in Iraq.
May 15, 2014
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TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on the death of Command Sgt. Maj. Martin R. Barreras of Tucson.
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May 12, 2014
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Congressman pushed USDA to restart inspections, critical to Southern Arizona economy
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, who has strongly pushed for a inspections in Mexico of U.S.-bound cattle to resume, today announced that he has been assured by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it will resume inspections on May 19 south of Agua Prieta, Mexico.
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May 12, 2014
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Congressman will hear about importance of raising the minimum wage as he kicks off a busy week in Southern Arizona
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber tomorrow will work in a Tucson appliance store – waiting on customers, unpacking refrigerators and talking with employees about the importance of raising the minimum wage.
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May 9, 2014
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Congressman also will meet with senior citizens as he begins a busy week in Southern Arizona
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber tomorrow will take part in the world’s largest and most realistic joint service combat search and rescue exercise, which is held in Southern Arizona.
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May 8, 2014
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Congressman also backs continued funding for Tomahawk missiles in legislation that would prevent divestment of A-10 in FY2015
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber and the House Armed Services Committee passed the National Defense Authorization Act out of committee early today. In addition to language that would prevent the divestment of the A-10 in FY2015, the bill includes provisions that impact Fort Huachuca, Raytheon the National Guard and more.
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May 8, 2014
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Congressman now takes fight to the Senate, will meet with key members of Senate Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber’s bipartisan amendment to prevent divestment of the A-10 in FY2015 passed the House Armed Services Committee just before midnight.
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May 6, 2014
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Representatives announce comprehensive, proactive approach to combating mental illness
WASHINGTON – Reps. Ron Barber (AZ-2), Diana DeGette (CO-1), Doris Matsui (CA-6), Grace Napolitano (CA-32) and Paul Tonko (NY-20) today rolled out legislation that would take a comprehensive approach to long-ignored mental health issues.
May 6, 2014
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Army chief of staff praises role of A-10 in close air support, saying troops ‘believe’ in plane
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber tomorrow will continue his years’ long fight to save the A-10 as the House Armed Services Committee begins work on the National Defense Authorization Act.
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May 6, 2014
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Representatives will announce comprehensive, proactive approach to combating mental illness
WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Ron Barber (AZ-2), Diana DeGette (CO-1), Doris Matsui (CA-6), Grace Napolitano (CA-32), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) today will discuss newly introduced legislation to strengthen the commitment to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by mental illness.
May 2, 2014
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TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today issued the following statement on the latest developments at the Phoenix VA Health Care System:
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May 1, 2014
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Congressman also will honor centenarians and Boy Scouts during busy weekend in Southern Arizona
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber returns to Tucson this afternoon, as he does virtually every weekend, to meet with Tucsonans at a Congress On Your Corner and to salute a group of Southern Arizonans who have celebrated their 100th birthdays.
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