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• [29-05-2012] Arizona seeks air-quality rule change
  
  A new state law and a bill introduced in Congress are meant to defend Arizona agencies from being punished for federal dust-pollution violations stemming from massive natural dust events, such as haboobs....
  
  
• [23-05-2012] Dozens of towns vote against Citizens United
  
  Nearly 60 Massachusetts cities and towns are urging Congress to pass a constitutional amendment that would overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Citizens United case....
  
  
• [18-05-2012] As postal closings advance, Georgia impacted
  
  
WASHINGTON - The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting plan to close nearly 250 mail processing centers, saying Thursday it cannot wait as Congress remains deadlocked on how to...
  
  
• [18-05-2012] As postal closings advance, Georgia impacted
  
  
WASHINGTON - The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting plan to close nearly 250 mail processing centers, saying Thursday it cannot wait as Congress remains deadlocked on how to...
  
  
• [18-05-2012] Akron mail-processing facility to stay open through 2013
  
  The U.S. Postal Service mail-processing facility in Akron has been spared from the initial round of closings and is slated to remain open at least through 2013.Mary Sitko, president of the Akron Metro Postal Union, said Thursday...
  
  
• [18-05-2012] Vice President Biden campaigns in Ohio Valley
  
  Vice President Joe Biden brought the Obama for America campaign to the Ohio Valley on Thursday, making remarks to a group of invited guests at a Martins Ferry car dealership. Biden spoke at Staffilino Chevrolet. According to a news...
  
  
• [17-05-2012] Obama to go over to-do list with congressional leaders
  
  President Barack Obama will urge congressional leaders Wednesday to agree to his economic agenda, one day after House Speaker John Boehner drew a line in the sand over what could be another bitter showdown between the White House and...
  
  
• [17-05-2012] Obama, congressional leaders talk about debt
  
  President Barack Obama and congressional leaders met Wednesday to discuss upcoming budget deadlines, one day after House Speaker John Boehner drew a line in the sand over what could be another bitter showdown between the White House...
  
  
• [11-05-2012] Congress' end to earmarks changes Ariz. lobbying efforts
  
  Lobbyists have new method, contact federal agencies directly to discuss funding opportunities....
  
  
• [09-05-2012] Pinal County sheriff hopefuls mindful of Babeu
  
  When Sheriff Paul Babeu announced in January that he was running for Congress, he set off a free-for-all to succeed him in Pinal County....
  
  
• [09-05-2012] District 9 Democratic hopefuls grilled at Tempe forum
  
  The three Democrats running for Congress in District 9 made their pitches to voters at a Tempe forum on Tuesday....
  
  
• [09-05-2012] Obama gives his wish list as to-do list for Congress
  
  President Barack Obama on Tuesday called on Congress to back a five-point plan in his latest attempt to paint the legislature as ineffective ahead of his re-election bid....
  
  
• [08-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 7
  
  AKRONPostal resolutionAKRON: The Akron City Council approved a resolution Monday urging the U.S. Postal Service to hold off on closing distribution centers, including the one in Akron, until Congress decides on legislation that would...
  
  
• [05-05-2012] Republican Councilwoman Lisa Borowsky enters congressional race
  
  Scottsdale City Councilwoman Lisa Borowsky declared her candidacy for Congress in District 9 on Friday....
  
  
• [05-05-2012] Chambliss' war zone visit cut short by threats
  
  WASHINGTON -- An overseas trip by Congress’ intelligence chiefs -- including Georgia Republican Sen....
  
  
• [04-05-2012] Republicans running to beat Barrow largely agree
  
  Four Republicans seeking to oust Rep. John Barrow from Congress mostly agreed in a debate Thursday on broad conservative themes of slashing the size of government, simplifying the tax code and increasing domestic production of oil...
  
  
• [04-05-2012] Republicans running to beat Barrow largely agree
  
  Four Republicans seeking to oust Rep. John Barrow from Congress mostly agreed in a debate Thursday on broad conservative themes of slashing the size of government, simplifying the tax code and increasing domestic production of oil...
  
  
• [04-05-2012] Local Christians reach out to nation in prayer
  
  Local Christians gathered Thursday on the steps of the Summit County Courthouse to observe the annual National Day of Prayer, which Congress authorized in 1952.Like the thousands of events that were expected to attract millions of...
  
  
• [30-04-2012] People answer call to prayer
  
  Millions of Americans are expected to answer the call to prayer during the county’s 61st annual observance of National Day of Prayer May 3 that will focus on the need to pray for America, its leaders and citizens.A prayer vigil...