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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.

New Book Details Role of Coerced Confessions in '91 Buddhist Temple Massacre

Oct 15, 2010 Author Discusses Latest Developments in Arizona's Largest Mass Murder.
Kate Kenski Ph.D., a professor at the UA Department of Communications, chimes in on the heated political races in the November election.

Newsmaker Interview: Kate Kenski

Oct 15, 2010 A look at voting trends as Election Day nears.
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.
Arizona residents are getting to vote on medical marijuana as part of Proposition 203.

Medical Marijuana Debate

Oct 12, 2010 Arizona voters will get another chance to decide on whether marijuana should be legalized for medical use.
China Expert Dr. David Finkelstein, Vice President and Director of China Studies at the Center for Naval Analyses talks about rising tensions between China and the United States over currency.

U-S - China Currency War?

Oct 12, 2010 China Expert Dr. David Finkelstein, Vice President and Director of China Studies at the Center for Naval Analyses talks about rising tensions between China and the United States over currency.

Prop 107 Seeks to Ban Preferential Treatment

Oct 8, 2010 Some say wording by out-of-state coalition is deceptive
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.
Tucson real estate agent Rah Kohli has proposed a fountain for downtown Tucson area based off of the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Kohli believes the proposed fountain could lead to hotels, restaurants, and other attractions.

Bellagio-style Fountains for Downtown Tucson?

Oct 6, 2010 Local real estate agent is inspired by Las Vegas attraction and hopes for similar project in Tucson.
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.
Republican John Huppenthal and Democrat Penny Kotterman battle it out in the race for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Battle for Top Education Job

Oct 4, 2010 The race for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction: Republican State Senator John Huppenthal faces former teacher and union activist Penny Kotterman in the race to head up the Arizona Department of Education.
In an effort to bridge the budget gap, the state legislature has placed an initiative on the November ballot, one that would divert money voters approved to fund early childhood education.

Proposition 302

Oct 4, 2010 In an effort to bridge the budget gap the state legislature has placed an initiative on the November ballot, one that would divert money voters approved to fund early childhood education.
Tucson Police Department sergeant in a traffic stop.

TPD Sergeant Maria Hawke

Oct 4, 2010 More than 100,000 crimes are committed in Tucson every year.

Proposition 400

Oct 4, 2010 The City of Tucson is asking voters next month to hike the two-cent city sales tax , known as the Business Privilege Tax, by a half-cent to help fund core services.
Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff

Admiral Michael Mullen Comes to Tucson

Oct 2, 2010 Watch the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Town Hall
Republican Tom Horne and Democrat Felecia Rotellini face-off in the battle for Arizona's top legal job: Arizona Attorney General.

AG Showdown

Oct 1, 2010 Republican Tom Horne and Democrat Felecia Rotellini face-off in the battle for Arizona's top legal job: Arizona Attorney General.

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