Here is some interesting activity by our CD8 representative, G. Giffords. Now, looks like she has become a border patrol expert. And then there is the, seemingly innocuous, legislation to designate a national trail through Arizona is looming. More federal overnment control!
Certainly, when a bill is introduced there will be offered the pro and cons by both parties. Just reading the bill will not always answer all the questions. The deciding point is how the Arizona Republicans in the congress voted and how Giffords voted.
Jim
Giffords asks to move I-19 checkpoint
May 15th, 2007
From the Tucson Citizen:
In a letter to Border Patrol Chief David Aguilar, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona asks that the agency move a temporary checkpoint from Interstate 19 north of Tubac and station more agents in the area to reduce the impact of human and drug smuggling on residents and businesses.
Giffords’ letter, dated May 14, comes amid reports of increased violence in the communities around the checkpoint and the Border Patrol’s push to build a seven-lane, permanent checkpoint along the I-19 corridor.
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Giffords also asked the Border Patrol to deploy “more sensors, radar, cameras and other technology” to alert authorities to smugglers going around the checkpoint so they can be apprehended.
Certainly, when a bill is introduced there will be offered the pro and cons by both parties. Just reading the bill will not always answer all the questions. The deciding point is how the Arizona Republicans in the congress voted and how Giffords voted.
Jim
Giffords asks to move I-19 checkpoint
May 15th, 2007
From the Tucson Citizen:
In a letter to Border Patrol Chief David Aguilar, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona asks that the agency move a temporary checkpoint from Interstate 19 north of Tubac and station more agents in the area to reduce the impact of human and drug smuggling on residents and businesses.
Giffords’ letter, dated May 14, comes amid reports of increased violence in the communities around the checkpoint and the Border Patrol’s push to build a seven-lane, permanent checkpoint along the I-19 corridor.
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Giffords also asked the Border Patrol to deploy “more sensors, radar, cameras and other technology” to alert authorities to smugglers going around the checkpoint so they can be apprehended.
Giffords introduces Arizona Trail legislation
May 15th, 2007
From a statement:
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has introduced legislation granting National Scenic Trail designation to the Arizona Trail, a continuous, non-motorized trail running the length of the state.
“The Arizona Trail passes through some of the most stunning natural vistas in the world, from the saguaro-studded Sonoran Desert to the Grand Canyon,” the Tucson lawmaker said. “It is a true national treasure. Designation as a National Scenic Trail makes sense.”
The designation, which can be accomplished only by an act of Congress, will streamline management of the 800-mile trail by making a single federal agency responsible for its oversight. It does not require the expenditure of a single cent of federal funds.
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