Tim Steller: McSally 'a proven candidate,' but for what office?

Martha McSally spoke to the Pima County Republican Club Tuesday but didn't seem to reach out to her base.

Tim Steller: McSally 'a proven candidate,' but for what office?

For more than half an hour Tuesday, former Republican congressional candidate Martha McSally spoke enthusiastically to Pima County GOP activists.

Border Patrol union president offers pay cut to keep hours

WASHINGTON — Border Patrol agents would be willing to give up time-and-a-half overtime pay if it meant they would not have to be furloughed as part of mandated federal spending cuts, their union president testified Friday.

Districts force Barber, Kirkpatrick to buck Dems

Ron Barber

Districts force Barber, Kirkpatrick to buck Dems

Ann Kirkpatrick

Districts force Barber, Kirkpatrick to buck Dems

WASHINGTON - Arizona Reps. Ron Barber and Ann Kirkpatrick touted their designation last week as being among the Democrats most likely to buck their party in congressional votes.

Barber's receipt of Schorr Award appropriate

In deciding to honor U.S. Rep. Ron Barber for his "distinguished contribution in furthering public understanding of mental illness," we agree with Si Schorr, attorney, community leader and founder, with his wife, Ellie, of the Schorr Family Award:

Education Notes: Benefit walk/run is Saturday at St. Gregory

Benefit walk/run is Saturday at school

US gun laws could aid Mexico, officials say

Some officials from both sides of the border say stricter gun laws in the U.S. can help curb violence in Mexico.

Sequester expected to take a toll in Southern Arizona

Southern Arizonans can expect a rash of negative effects if that strange-sounding thing called the sequester comes to pass Friday.

Let's define what having a secure border means

When will the U.S. border be secure? No politician has dared to give a specific answer. And, as two new reports conclude, the people in charge of border security haven't defined success, either.

GAO: Border plan missing key parts

Key elements of the Border Patrol's strategic plan to secure the border with Mexico are not in place, including specific timelines and resources needed by the agency to provide the security, according to a new federal report.

Giffords, Kelly to lobby for gun control

PHOENIX — Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband launched a political action committee aimed at curbing gun violence on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the Tucson shooting that killed six people and left her critically injured.

Discussion during wide-ranging Ward 6 'Roast' civil

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, second from the right, laughs during the Ward 6 "Roast" Monday. Others onstage included U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, right, Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik, third from right, and U.S. Rep. Ron Barber.

Discussion during wide-ranging Ward 6 'Roast' civil

A full house of spectators came to watch speakers address a variety of issues, from gun control to road repairs, during the Ward 6 "Roast" at the Loft Cinema. Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik organized Monday's event.

Discussion during wide-ranging Ward 6 'Roast' civil

Former state Sen. Frank Antenori videotapes the proceedings during the "Roast" on Monday.

Discussion civil during wide-ranging Ward 6 'Roast'

Despite a few catcalls and jeers, an audience of nearly 400 mostly abided by calls for a civil discussion at City Councilman Steve Kozachik's Ward 6 "Roast" Monday night at the Loft Cinema.