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Here and Now - Sen. Jon Kyl, KJZZ Border Series

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And please give us feedback on the new series of reports on the U.S.-Mexico border that will air over the next couple months on KJZZ.

Senator John McCain, Congress and Federal Issues

Arizona Senator John McCain joins Here and Now host Steve Goldstein to talk about some of the many issues going on in Washington including fiscal policy and national defense issues.

Congressman Harry Mitchell stops by to talk about the credit card reform law, the GI Bill, and the task ahead on health care reform.

We're also looking to put together a discussion on transportation issues.

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Here and Now: Senator Jon Kyl

Jon Kyl is the second highest ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate. He opposed many of the economic measures passed by Congress this year and will soon vote on a stimulus package that could top $300 billion. Kyl tried to broker a compromise on immigration reform until if fell apart after unprecendented pressure from conservative radio talk show hosts and their listeners. A crack down on the border and the down economy has sent many immigrants home, but there are still many unresolved issues.

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Here and Now - Congress

Congress has delayed a vote to override President Bush's veto of the farm bill. It comes as members squabble over supplemental funding for the Iraq War. The heads of oil company were called to defend record profits amid never ending price increases. Click here to see testimony of oil execs before the senate Judiciary Committee. If the video doesn't pop up, click on this website and scroll down to the Judiciary Committee hearing.

Eric Reiman returns to Here and Now to discuss Alzheimer's research and talk about an Alzheimer's
conference this weekend.

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Here and Now: Congressman Mitchell

Harry Mitchell (D) took on a sitting incumbent who was hell bent on securing the border and cracking down on illegal immigrants. Mitchell squeaked by in the final votes, but has proved he doesn't always walk the party line.

Congress faces serious issues: the continuing military presence in Iraq and its escalating cost; dealing with illegal immigration; and a declining economy and its impact on state and federal government spending, just to name a few.

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Here and Now: Udall / Arizona Highways

What do you think about some of the changes to Arizona Highways Magazine? Your thoughts on whether Mo Udall would have been as effective as a public official today in this partisan political environment? Post your comment or question below.

Here and Now: Congressional Update

What do you think of the first seven months of the first session of the 110th Congress? Democrats are calling it a success despite the failure of comprehensive immigration reform. What do you think? What do you think has been accomplished? What are you disappointed about? Your comment or question may be used on Here and Now.

DeConcini and the Race to replace Kolbe

Dennis DeConcini spent 18 years in the U.S. Senate from 1977 to 1995. A new book chronicles the Tucson Democrat's time in office and his career in Arizona and Washington, D.C.: "Senator Dennis DeConcini: From the Center of the Aisle." Senator DeConcini joins host Steve Goldstein to talk about his career and the democratic party in Arizona, this week on Here and Now. Wednesday from 11am to Noon on KJZZ 91.5 FM.

The first Republican to represent southern Arizona in Congress is retiring after this session. Jim Kolbe is Arizona's longest serving member of the House of Representatives, having first won election in 1984. Three republicans and two democrats vie for Kolbe's seat. Journalists covering the primary election will join Here and Now to discuss the election races.

To ask a question during the show call 480-774-8200 or you can post a question ahead of time by clicking the "comment" link below.

Sentator Jon Kyl

Arizona Senator Jon Kyl joins us on Wednesday's Here & Now.  We'll talk about issues facing Arizona from the Washington perspective -- from Immigration reform, to homeland security, and water.

To phone in with your comments, call 480-774-8200.

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