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Border Patrol and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office vehicles blockade the entrance to a dirt road near Peck Canyon Drive and Circulo Jalapa where U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry was shot, early Wednesday morning. Terry, a BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit) agent, later died from his gunshot wounds.

Suspect Search Continues

Dec 16, 2010 Manhunt still underway for suspect in Border Patrol agent's killing
Felipe Garcia, vice president of community affairs for the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, discusses how Mexican shoppers contribute to the Tucson economy.

Money from Mexico Boosts Tucson Businesses

Dec 13, 2010 New study shows shoppers from neighboring Mexican states are vital to our economy
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

Eavesdropping on the Supreme Court

Dec 10, 2010 Listen to how Arizona defended itself in the nation's highest court

U.S. Fears Rise of Mexico's Old Party

Dec 8, 2010 Wikileaks dispatches show concern among U.S. officials over rise of the PRI
An SBI installation in Arivaca. Although the Department of Homeland Security recently renewed its month-to-month contract with the Boeing Corporation, which was hired to build the virtual border fence in 2006, experts say the government may soon abandon the project.

Virtual Failure?

Nov 30, 2010 Homeland Security has renewed the virtual border fence contract, but experts suspect the agency will abandon the project
In the four way race in Arizona's CD 7, incumbent Democrat Raul Grijalva faces Republican Ruth McClung, Libertarian George Keane, and Independent Harley Meyer.

The Battle for CD-7

Oct 18, 2010 Four candidates--Democratic Incumbent Congressman Raul Grijalva, Republican Ruth McClung, Libertarian George Keane and Independent Candidate Harley Meyer--are vying for the right to represent Arizona's 7th Congressional District.
Democrat Rodney Glassman, Green Party Jerry Joslyn, and Libertarian David Nolan, three of the four candidates for US Senate in Arizona, square-off in a wide-ranging conversation with Bill Buckmaster.

U.S. Senate Showdown

Oct 14, 2010 Three of the four Arizona candidates for U.S. Senate square off in a wide-ranging conversation.
Face-Off

The Face-Off

Oct 11, 2010 Commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstom weigh-in with their view of the top races in Arizona as early voting gets underway.
In an interview with Bill Buckmaster, Pima County Board of Supervisors' Chair Ramon Valadez discusses the ramifications of Proposition 203, the medical marijuana act, and the proposed recreation facility on the Northwest side of town.

Super Rec-area Planned

Oct 6, 2010 Pima County Supervisors Chairman Ramon Valadez says the board has given the green light to move forward with plans for a massive recreation complex on Tucson's northwest side.
Republican Pat Kilburn and Democrats Matt Heinz M.D. and Daniel Patterson, the three candidates for two seats in Arizona House District 29, square off in an interview with Bill Buckmaster.

Three Candidates Vie for Two Seats in AZ District 29

Oct 5, 2010 House of Representatives Democratic Reps. Matt Heinz, M.D. and Daniel Patterson face Republican Pat Kilburn in this heavily Democratic district.
Bill Buckmaster interviews the two candidates for Arizona Senate District 30, Republican Frank Antenori and Democrat Todd Camenish.

Antenori vs. Camenisch

Sep 29, 2010 Battle for the Arizona state senate seat is district 30 has Republican Senator Frank Antenori facing out against Democratic Challenger Todd Camenisch.
Bill Buckmaster interviews Republican Al Melvin and Democrat Cheryl Cage, the two candidates for Arizona Senate District 26.

Key Senate Match-Up In LD 26

Sep 27, 2010 Republican incumbent Senator Al Melvin is facing a rematch from Democratic challenger Cheryl Cage in Legislative District 26.
Tucson Police Chief Robert Villaseñor discusses the latest crime rates and the possible effects of the proposed half-cent sales tax increase for the Tucson Police Department.

Tucson's Violent Year

Sep 24, 2010 The number of homicides in the city of Tucson has soared this year. Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villasenor will discuss the homocide rate and the overall crime rate in the city.
The four candidates for Arizona Senate District 28, Paula Aboud, Greg Krino, Ted Downing and Dave Ewoldt.

4-Way Battle For Senate In District 28

Sep 21, 2010 Four candidates vie for the Senate seat in Arizona Legislative District 28: Democratic Sen. Paul Aboud, Republican Greg Krino and Independents Ted Downing and Dave Ewoldt.

Seeking Safety North of the Border

Sep 20, 2010 Wealthy Mexicans are investing time and money in Arizona, concerned about violence in their country.
Face-Off September 20, 2010

The Face-Off

Sep 20, 2010 Commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom talk about the hotly contested political races this fall in Southern Arizona.

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