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If You’re Having a Bad Day, Step Back and Rewrite the Script – by Dr. Ross Reck

A friend of mine gave me this advice when I was having a bad day. What she meant was, instead…
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Been Workin’ On The Railroad

On the morning of February 16th, 1948 l reported for work in the General Claims Department Office of the Grand…
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Let That Little Kid Come Out

Let that little kid come out in me  Let me chase a butterfly let me climb a tree  Let me…
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We Are All Somebody Special!

I must admit that I have been staring at this blank spot in this memo trying to fill it with…
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Doing the Math

It doesn’t take a mathematical genius or an Einstein to conclude that the most vulnerable to this virus that all…
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Art Fettig: Remembering Greg

When I perform monthly at our local Senior Day Care Center I share the songs I’ve written that Greg Brayton…
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What Goes Around Comes Around – by Dr. Ross Reck

You’ve all heard the saying, “What goes around, comes around.” It’s usually intended to mean that if you do something…
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Say Something Good – America

This little section goes way back. It was 1976 when I first started writing good things about America as a…
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If You Want Your New Year to Be Happier, Focus on Being Kind – by Dr. Ross Reck

One thing that scientific research is very clear on is that relationships—warm personal relationships—make us happier and healthier. Research further…
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Musical Enchantment

I sat down recently at my drum set upstairs and a memory flashed into my mind.  I was 13, had…
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Drums, Tap Dancing and Life Saving

I was a Private E-2 in the US Army in 1951, just out of my basic training,  and had just boarded…
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Something Good About This Mess

Ever since this Corona virus thing started I’ve been searching for how I can get something good out of this…
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FLASHBACK: Plaintiffs in Lawsuit Featured in Flagstaff Exhibit

Twenty women who have faced extraordinary challenges and have overcome hardships are profiled in a new documentary-style exhibit at Flagstaff’s…
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Beyond the Game Film with Penny Pulz

Intimate interviews with professional athletes sharing their never-before-told stories Penny Pulz, a star athlete and golf professional, is one of…
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Memorial Day

Did you know that almost 40,000 Americans died in action in Korea and more than 100,000 were wounded and it…
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Retirement?

Can you even imagine?  I’ve been retired from the railroad for over 37 years now. Haven’t really worked a day…
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Buffer.com

Today, Buffer is one of the most well-known social media marketing tools serving small businesses, creators, and individuals.
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A Mixed Bag–From Honky To Tonk

A Mixed Bag is a collection of songs by Art Fettig. It includes Country, Blues, Spirituals, Heavy Metal, Comedy, Jazz…
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The Dancin’ Rag

About 25 years ago when I was just 65 I took a tap dance class from that same teacher who…
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Fediverse: Directory of Links

Mastodon is not a single website. To use it, you need to make an account with a provider—we call them…
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  • Supreme Court – Independent State Legislature Thery
    The Republican Party is pushing the nonsensical “independent state legislature theory,” which could give state legislatures complete control of congressional redistricting and federal elections. Under their theory, it is possible that neither governors, nor courts, nor independent commissions get any say in the process.
  • Anti-Trumpers in Scottsdale, Arizona
    Yup, even in the purple state of Arizona, there are those who hate Trump.
  • University Lutheran Church, Tempe, Arizona
    Your donations, whether financial or your time and talents, helps the church achieve its mission.
  • Hire A Pro
    You Might Consider… Thumbtack – Thumbtack …
  • Ross Reck: Failure Is A Learning Experience
    Far too many people have bought into the myth that failure is fatal and is something that should be avoided. In reality, failure is the world’s most effective learning experience. Most of our greatest accomplishments were made possible through failure–learning to walk, ride a bike and drive. Why should the rest of our life be any different?
  • Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo
    It’s Memorial Day and I’m thinking about Korea and about you, Max.  You and those other G.I’s they carried off on liters from that damn, beat-up powder-topped hill we called Old Baldy.  We were fighting so that the world would be safe for democracy.  Maybe we did a lousy job of it Max, because people are still killing each other for the same reason.
  • A Quick Fix for America
    Pundits, politicians and even President Obama are all saying that getting the economy back on track is going to take a long, long time.  This is very depressing and it’s not what the American people want to hear.  They want to hear about a quick fix for the current situation—an instant turnaround that will put the economy on a fast track toward recovery today.  That’s the kind of news that will get the American people excited about their future.
  • Never Doubt
    Available from Amazon.com Never doubt that a small …
  • Art Fettig: Country Road
    Yesterday my wife Jean and I were driving down an old country road looking for a church meeting site where I would be delivering a humor talk next week. As I was thinking about all of the picturesque country roads in this area and I thought about John Denver’s song Country Road.
  • Ross Reck: Laughter Is A Powerful Medicine
    There aren’t many medicines that even come close to delivering the benefits that laughter delivers.  To start with, laughter makes us feel good, makes our burdens seem lighter and makes the difficult times seem less difficult.  In addition, laughter strengthens the immune system, helps you heal more quickly, reduces food cravings, reduces stress, anxiety and anger while providing you with a better night’s sleep. 
  • Tanning? Certain Foods Help Your Skin Tone
    If you’re the type who likes to spray tan or spend hours under the sun… here’s a better alternative. Switch up your diet to food that’s rich in carotenoids. You know what they say – you are what you eat.
  • Lutheran Campus Ministry at Arizona State University
    An Amazing Place to Gather – Overheard at the …
  • Ginni Thomas – A Criminal Married to a Supreme Court Justice?
    Thomas sent the messages using FreeRoots, an online platform intended to make it easy to send pre-written emails to multiple elected officials. New documents show that Thomas indeed used the platform to reach many lawmakers simultaneously. On Nov. 9, she sent identical emails to 20 members of the Arizona House and seven Arizona state senators. That represents more than half of the Republican members of the state legislature at the time.”
  • Make Sure You Are Registered to Vote!
    No matter if you live in the United States, outside of the country, or are actively serving in the armed forces, registering to vote is easier than ever before.
  • Veterans in Arizona Celebrate Diversity
    June was PRIDE Month, and VA takes pride in striving to improve the health and healthcare for LGBTQ+ Veterans. There are an estimated one million lesbian, gay, and bisexual Veterans in the United States. Research also shows that transgender identity is about five times more common among Veterans than non-Veterans.
  • Need Pro-Choice Help?
    The majority of Americans are devasted by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Re v. Wade.
  • Connert Media Supports H.R.2584 – Judiciary Act of 2021
    This bill increases from 9 to 13 the number of Justices on the Supreme Court.
  • Government Forced Childbirth
    If the United States Government or a specific State Government is going to force you to have an unwanted children, the Government now needs to support the child through its entire adolescent life probably through the age of twenty-six.
  • Okay, Anti-Choice Folks! Let’s Talk About Foster Care
    If you want the world full of unwanted kids, why don’t you step up to the plate and consider Foster Care and Adoption.
  • Ross Reck: Kind People Never have to Face Adversity Alone
    One of the things I have observed over the years is that when a kind person gets sick or otherwise faces adversity, people quickly line up to help them. On the other hand, when an unkind or selfish person faces adversity, nobody cares which means they have to face their adversity alone. This can be sad as well as scary. What’s going on here is simple and straightforward.
  • Buttigieg Should Be Front and Center
    The good news is that there is a voice in the administration who is consistently on point, aggressive (without getting nasty) and likable: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The bad news is that his job doesn’t normally lend itself to providing message discipline for the White House and the party.
  • Reproductive Freedom
    A decision about having a baby or having an abortion is a deeply personal, private decision best left to a woman, her family, and her doctor. Yet some politicians remain obsessed with interfering. Abortion is one of the most common medical procedures performed today, and it’s incredibly safe
  • Abortion Related Ballot Measures
    BallotPedia monitors various legislation throughout the United States regarding women’s rights.
  • Arizona for Reproductive Freedom Initiative
    This amendment would provide a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom in Arizona, which includes but is not limited to the right to make and effectuate decisions regarding “prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, contraception, sterilization, abortion care, miscarriage management, and infertility care.”
  • Abrams, Stacey
    I was my high school’s valedictorian and in Georgia, that meant being invited to a reception at the Governor’s Mansion. My family didn’t have a car, so that morning, my parents and I took the bus from DeKalb to Buckhead. We arrived at the Governor’s Mansion and walked up the side of the driveway, next to the cars carrying valedictorians from across the state. But when we reached the guard gate, a guard stepped out, looked at us and said, “You don’t belong here. This is a private event.”
  • Andy Biggs a Criminal? Asks for Pardon
    U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona asked for a presidential pardon following the Jan. 6 attack of the U.S. Capitol, a former aide to Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff said during testimony shown Thursday.
  • GoDaddy Supports Women’s Rights
    “We’re deeply concerned by the recent changes that limit reproductive rights,” GoDaddy officials said in a statement. “Limiting these rights impacts the ability for people to pursue success on their own terms, which is core to our mission to empower entrepreneurs everywhere, making opportunity more inclusive.
  • Happiness Causes Lots of Good Things to Happen in Your Life
    We’ve all heard the phrase: “Don’t worry, be happy.” While it may sound trite, numerous medical and psychological studies show that this is sound advice to live by.
  • A Camel Through the Eye of a Needle
    Bible Translators Got It Wrong “Again I tell …
  • Don’t Blame the President, Blame Our Do Nothing Congress
    It’s been seven years since a white supremacist stepped into a sacred space of worship for the Black community of Charleston, SC and took 9 innocent young lives. We wish we could say that we’ve seen real change happen in the ensuing years, but that is sadly not the case. Buffalo, New York; Uvalde, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma – these are just three of the mass shootings we’ve witnessed in the last [few] months.
  • Hobbs, Katie
    A courageous leader and defender of democracy. A public servant dedicated to expanding economic opportunity. A critical governorship in a battleground state
  • DeSantis, Ron (Governor R-FL)
    Ronald Dion DeSantis is an American politician and attorney serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Florida’s 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018
  • Baby Formula
    Baby Formula: Stop The Hoarding
    “I’m concerned that the public has reached the ‘panic buying’ stage,” the foster mom tells PEOPLE. “Hoarding formula will only make the situation last longer — although I understand the very real fear of having a baby that you’re unable to feed.” Earlier this month, Dr. Bridget Young, a pediatrician specializing in infant nutrition, spoke to PEOPLE and urged parents to leave specialty formulas for those children who truly need them, including babies with allergies or severe digestion issues.
  • Greg Abbott, “It Could Have Been Worse.”
    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a press conference on Wednesday that the Uvalde school massacre “could’ve been worse.” Speaking about the events of the shooting, Abbott lauded law enforcement officers, saying that without their intervention, the tragedy would likely have had worse consequences.
  • Ted Cruz, That’s On Your Hands
    Someone heckled Ted Cruz while he was eating at a restaurant last night
  • Florida May Pass a Law Outlawing Curly Hair!
    Senior Class President Zander Moricz was tapped with giving a commencement speech at Pine View School in Osprey, Fla., but was given a restriction not normally attached to such an event. An openly gay activist who is the youngest plaintiff in a lawsuit against a new state law that restricts what teachers can say in classes about gender and sexual orientation, the teenager said publicly that he had been warned by his principal not to mention his activism or say the word “gay.” If he did, Moricz said on social media, his microphone would be cut off.
  • Right-wing Christian Lawmakers are to Blame
    Yet it is right-wing Christian lawmakers who are to blame for letting the violence continue, along with the right-wing pastors and televangelists who prop them up. Taking God’s name in vain doesn’t look like screaming “goddammit” when a child dies.
  • Texas Ranks LAST in Mental Health Services
    During a press conference in Uvalde County, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said the state needed to focus on mental health and not restricting gun ownership to prevent future mass shootings like the one that happened at Robb Elementary School. He was jeered by former congressman Beto O’Rourke, who blamed Abbott for the slaying. “This is on you,” said O’Rourke, who is running for governor.
  • Parents Arrested, Tased, Pepper Sprayed at Uvalde, Texas, School Shooting
    Texas residents have expressed anger at law enforcement’s response to the Uvalde elementary school shooting. Law enforcement allegedly handcuffed a woman who was upset at law enforcement’s response to the shooting, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal interviewing Uvalde residents. “The police were doing nothing,” said Angeli Rose Gomez. “They were just standing outside the fence. They weren’t going in there or running anywhere.”
  • Andy Biggs Bringing Shame to Arizona?
    Opinion: Peeking out from beneath the wooly blanket of …
  • The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy
    Most Americans were shocked by the violence they witnessed at the nation’s Capital on January 6th, 2021. And many were bewildered by the images displayed by the insurrectionists: a wooden cross and wooden gallows; “Jesus saves” and “Don’t Tread on Me;” Christian flags and Confederate Flags; even a prayer in Jesus’ name after storming the Senate chamber. Where some saw a confusing jumble, Philip S. Gorski and Samuel L. Perry saw a familiar ideology: white Christian nationalism.
  • George
    By Alex Gino George by Alex Gino – Available …
  • Religious Liberty is at Stake
    A public high school coach demands the right to lead players and others in prayer on the field following games before his official duties have concluded.
  • Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC)
    gislation, testify in Congress and unite with others across faiths to ensure that every American has, and will always have, the right to follow his or her spiritual beliefs. Founded in 1936, they bring our uniquely Baptist perspective of “soul freedom” to protecting religious liberty for all and defending the separation of church and state. BJC is the only faith-based group working on the national level with this singular focus.
  • Senator Lindsey Graham Violates Article VI of the U.S. Constitution
    Stupid Questions from Stupid Senators Clause 3 of …
  • Complaining About Gasoline Prices? Look What Other Countries Pay
    So, you think your gas prices are high?
  • Republicans Dine In Moscow: Party Of Treason
    A day after the Senate Intelligence Committee confirmed Russia interfered in our elections, 8 Republicans flew to Russia for a photo-op. Now they’re blaming Biden for the invasion of Ukraine, while repeating Kremlin talking points.
  • Military Deaths
    Lauren Boebert (R-CO) Yells “You put them in, 13 of them!”
    During a breach of normality, Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) shouts out during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech, “You put them, in 13 of them!” President Biden was speaking about how many American troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan developed cancer from exposure to burn pits through the toxic fumes the pits emitted.
  • Perkins, Tony
    Mitch McConnell Most Be Voted Out “GLAAD, the …
  • The Quickest Way to a Stagnant Life: Stop Trying New Things – By Ross Reck
    Many of us, if left to our druthers, would prefer to live our lives within the friendly confines of our “comfort zone.” And why not? That’s where life is easy, familiar, and totally risk free. Many people view their comfort zone as a sanctuary that protects them from all the dangers lurking out there in the in the world.
  • Abolish the Electoral College
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  • Catholic High School Fires Teachers
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  • Mormon to Lutheran
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  • Excellent Advice for Those Who Want to Fail at Life
    A friend of mine posted an Instagram photo on Facebook …
  • Tennessee School Board Accused of Nazi Like Behavior
    Maus I: A Survivor’s Tale: My Father Bleeds …
  • Stupid Bill Sponsored by Uninformed Legislators
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  • Art Fettig: Longevity
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  • Republicans Sponsor Hate Bill
    Former school teacher Chasten Buttigieg is slamming …
  • Sinema Turned Her Back On Arizona
    Sinema’s Wednesday vote against changing the filibuster, which kept the 60-vote margin for most major bills and effectively killed Democrats’ efforts to pass voting rights legislation, is the latest in a long line of votes that have enraged and upset some of the people who worked hard to put her in office. Dunn said for her, it was the “last straw.”
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    Just days after a Commonwealth Fund report showed that …
  • Evil Lurks in Michigan
    Bath, Michigan, School Massacre The Bath School …
  • MSNBC: Investigating Trump: Manhattan DA Prepares Charges Against Former President
    David Cay Johnston, investigative journalist and founder of DCReport.org, joins Yasmin Vossoughian to discuss the latest developments in Manhattan DA’s investigation into former President Donald Trump, including what he charges he is likely to face and what the timeline for the indictment could look like.
  • Letting Your Love Show Will Make You Very Popular by Ross Reck
    A vivacious checker named Ghana works at the Fry’s supermarket near my home. Whenever I shop and she’s working, her check-out line is always much longer than any of the others and it’s filled with people who choose to stand in line a little longer just for the opportunity to talk to Ghana. Why?
  • Instant Turnaround!: Getting People Excited About Coming to Work and Working Hard
    magine a company where people are excited about coming to work and giving their best efforts every day. In this innovative and engrossing business parable, Harry Paul and Ross Reck show managers at all levels how they can immediately and easily increase productivity by tapping into the discretionary effort of the people who work for them.
  • Former President Brings Shame to Our Democracy
    The defendants charged in federal court in the District of Columbia related to crimes committed at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C, on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
  • Trump Crowds Leave as Speech Continues
    There is an element missing from the extensive news coverage of ex-President Donald Trump’s first rally of 2022. Hundreds of Trump fans headed for the exits about halfway through his speech after waiting all day to hear him. This video shows what happened.
  • Kirkpatrick, Ann (D-AZ)
    Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick was born and raised in rural Arizona, moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona, and has performed a lifetime of service for Arizona families. She worked as a prosecutor, starting her career in the Pima County Attorney’s office, before going on to serve in Congress. She represents a diverse district that stretches from the suburbs of Tucson to the more rural border towns in Cochise County.
  • Vince Wade: Truth is another victim in White Boy Rick’s lawsuit
    White Boy Rick Wershe, recruited at age 14 to be an …
  • Staring Joe Manchin as Scrooge
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  • The Big Cheat by David Cay Johnston
    While the world watched Donald Trump’s presidency in horror or delight, few noticed that his lifelong grifting quietly continued. Less than forty minutes after taking the oath of office, Trump began turning the White House into a money machine for himself, his family, and his courtiers.
  • Ross Reck: What is My Purpose in Life?
    A friend of mine posted the following on Facebook recently. For those of us who are searching for meaning and purpose in life, it makes a very compelling point.
  • Prepare for a 2024 Insurrection?
    Paul D. Eaton is a retired U.S. Army major general and a senior adviser to VoteVets. Antonio M. Taguba is a retired Army major general, with 34 years of active-duty service. Steven M. Anderson is a retired brigadier general who served in the U.S. Army for 31 years.
  • Four Incredible Stretches to Start Your Day
    With the holiday season being a busy time of year, stretching and exercising often get put on the back burner. Holiday preparation like festive decorating inside and out, shopping, standing, and carrying all of those heavy presents can leave a toll on the body leading to aches and pains often in the hips and low back areas.
  • Ross Reck: Holiday Memories Are Created By The Things You Do, Not the Things You Buy
    For a number of years, my wife conducted gift making workshops during early December. During these workshops, she would ask the participants to share their most cherished holiday memories.
  • Ross Reck’s X-Factor Cited in Food Service Book
    Ross Reck is a consultant who spent the last 15 years developing a four-step management process to help his global clients add millions to their bottom lines. His philosophy is built around what he terms as the “X-factor” — the secret of getting ordinary people X-cited about going the X-tra mile to help their managers achieve X-traordinary results.
  • The Food Service Manager’s Guide to Creative Cost Cutting and Cost Control: Over 2,001 Innovative and Simple Ways to Save Your Food Service Operation
    This is one of the very few books written for existing operators in both the commercial and non-commercial sectors. You will find over 2,001 practical, insider techniques and tips that have been gleaned from successful operators from around the world and tested in real-life food service businesses.
  • Military and Veteran Discounts
    The following list of Veteran and military discounts are good all year round and will be updated as we learn of more. These discounts are being shared so that Veterans, military members, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them.
  • Ross Reck: Having Goals and Pursuing Them is the Key to a Longer Life
    In 1921, Lewis Terman, a psychologist at Stanford University began a long-term study of 1,528 twelve-year-old American children. The goal of this project was to study their lives and habits until they died.
  • Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo – Safety Dedication
    At a big Trade Show recently a fellow came up to me and said, “Hey Art, I understand that you are involved in safety.  I wanted to meet you.”  And POW! I was off and a runnin’ down the track again just like a race horse. 
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    As ONE Community prepares for the future, they invite …
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  • Bigoted Comments by Marjorie Taylor Greene
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  • National Democratic Training Committee
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  • Democratic Strategy Institute
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  • Begay, Deborah
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  • Urbine, Fred
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  • Art Fettig’s The Dancin’ Rag
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  • Yes, Heros Do Exist: Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego
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  • Katie Hobbs – Moving Arizona in the Right Direction
    American politician and social worker who is serving as Secretary of State of Arizona. Prior to assuming office in January 2019, she was an Arizona state senator representing the 24th district from 2013 to 2019 and an Arizona state representative representing the 15th district from 2011 to 2013.
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  • Republicans Holding Our Military as Hostages
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    Forrest Gump was right. “Stupid is as Stupid does.” …
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