Ariz. Senate ethics head says probe not warranted

07/12/11 PAUL DAVENPORT Associated Press PHOENIX The chairman of the Arizona Senate's ethics committee says he doesn't plan any action regarding a fellow lawmaker who has acknowledged pointing her gun at a newspaper reporter during an interview. Democratic Sen. Steve Gallardo of Phoenix said an ethics probe is not warranted concerning the June incident involving Republican Sen. Lori Klein of Anthem ...

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Emily's Post: Wisconsin recalls, redistricting, and ridiculous Republicans

07/19/11 It's a big day, Wisconsin! Democratic Sen. Dave Hansen holds the dubious honor of being the first incumbent to face a full recall election today in District 30, with the six Republicans and two other Democrats coming up for their recalls next month. Today is also the day the Legislature is to take up the GOP redistricting plan in extraordinary session, which can only mean we'll be witness to the ...

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National briefs (7/20/11)

07/19/11 WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama endorsed a new bill by Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, another step in what the president has termed his "evolving" views on same-sex marriage.

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