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A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle on the American side of the border fence in Nogales, Ariz.

Immigration Bill Due Tuesday AM

Apr 15, 2013 Senate's 'Gang of 8' set to unveil comprehensive reform plan
The Political Roundtable discusses the ongoing debate over background checks on gun sales and more.

AZ Illustrated Politics Episode, April 12, 2013

Apr 12, 2013 Nintzel, political experts discuss the week's developments
Despite the tough economy, some people are taking chances on new businesses and women are a vital part of the entrepreneurs.

AZ Week: Economy, Tax Revenues Slow to Grow

Apr 12, 2013 Economists forecast recovery by 2015, one calls for conservative budgeting

Cross-Border Killing Elicits Cross-Border Protest

Apr 10, 2013 Mexicans, Americans stage joint demonstration at fence in Nogales
Border monitors in the Border Patrol's Nogales communications center.

Obama Seeks 1,600 More Border Agents

Apr 10, 2013 Proposed budget also calls for crossing fees, more watch towers
Arizona applicants for Deferred Action for Deportation, in September 2012.

Immigration Reform Rally to Draw Thousands

Apr 10, 2013 Arizonans, others in DC to urge passage as bill nears introduction
State representative Ann Kirkpatrick, talks about the recent changes in congress as well as the new found bipartisanship that is happening in the freshman class.

Kirkpatrick: Congress Better 2nd Time Around

Apr 8, 2013 In new term after 2-year break, Democrat says bipartisanship now evident

Immigration Reform Bill Due This Week

Apr 8, 2013 Senate 'Gang of 8' proposal will set off big political debate
The Political Roundtable discusses immigration reform in Washington and more.

AZ Illustrated Politics Episode, April 5, 2013

Apr 5, 2013 Roundtable topics: immigration reform, election reform, same-sex unions
Arizona Capitol.

AZ Week: Where's State Budget?

Apr 5, 2013 'Negotiations slow,' GOP leader says; 'fairly disturbing,' Democrat says
A group of students at the Jump Start program at Myers-Ganoung Elementary School.

State English Language Learning OK'd

Apr 2, 2013 Judge ends 21-year-old case with ruling favoring 'block' method
The border between Douglas, Ariz., and Agua Prieta, Mexico.

Flake: Immigration Reform Closer

Apr 1, 2013 Legislation coming soon, but 'Gang of 8' wants buy-in

County Worker Benefit Costs Rising

Mar 29, 2013 Pension funds for 5,000 employees drive expense 5.5%

AZ Week: State Pensions in Peril

Mar 29, 2013 Taxpayer-funded retirement systems $18B short; no quick fixes
The Political Roundtable discusses marriage equality, immigration reform and the future of Social Security.

AZ Illustrated Politics Episode, March 29, 2013

Mar 29, 2013 Same-sex marriage; immigration reform; Social Security's future
The border between Douglas, Ariz., and Agua Prieta, Mexico.

'Gang of 8' Senators Head to Border

Mar 27, 2013 McCain, Flake lead group seeking immigration reform

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