Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Trent Franks [R, AZ-2]

Early voting begins July 31

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

... US Representative seat for District 2, which includes Mohave County, Democrat John Thrasher is running against Republican incumbent Rep. Trent Franks. ...

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Pentagon official defends 'harsh treatment

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

The panel's ranking Republican member, Arizona Rep. Trent Franks, accused the majority Democrats of holding hearings "dedicated primarily to making sure we ...

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Ex-Pentagon Aide Denies Favoring Torture of Prisoners

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

Some, including Representative Trent Franks, also asserted that majority Democrats' focus on interrogation policies has been detrimental to US security. ...

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6 in GOP vying to challenge Mitchell

2008-07-13T00:00:00Z

Rep. Trent Franks who represents western Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, won that race. The high-profile District 5 race is pivotal for Republicans, ...

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De-Fund Planned Parenthood Abortion Business, Members of Congress Say

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

Joe Pitts (R-Pennsylvania), Paul Broun, MD (R-Georgia), Trent Franks (R-Arizona), Jeb Hensarling (R-Arizona), Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Doug Lamborn (R-Colorado) ...

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Mary Kim Titla

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

John Shadegg (R-Phoenix) in the 3rd Congressional District; John Thrasher, a Democrat who is running for the second time against US Rep. Trent Franks ...

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Qwest and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ...

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

... will be grateful for the comfort they can take in knowing that their children are safer when browsing the Internet," said US Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz. ...

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Qwest and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ...

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

... will be grateful for the comfort they can take in knowing that their children are safer when browsing the Internet," said US Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz. ...

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Campaign & Election News - Covering Key Races Around the Country

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

AZ-02: This is a rematch between horrific Congressman Trent Franks and retired music teacher John Thrasher (D), whose wife is a State Representative. ...

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Rep. Franks: Domestic drilling key to lower gas prices

2008-06-29T00:00:00Z

Congressman Trent Franks says the answer is drilling domestically. Franks says companies are able to explore and drill for oil without having a damaging ...

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Cheney aide quizzed on detainee interrogations

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

Nadler said that the harsh techniques authorized by the administration amounted to torture. But the ranking Republican, Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz. ...

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House Judiciary Committee to Subpoena Feith if He Refuses to ...

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

At today's hearing, Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) called Wilkerson's testimony last week "asinine," Feith's concerns understandable, and a subpoena "unnecessary. ...

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From the Wire

2008-06-17T00:00:00Z

Take, for example, former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson, who actually contributed McCain (as well as GOP Rep. Trent Franks) in 2004. Like Johnson, Phil Hubbard ...

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From the Wire

2008-06-17T00:00:00Z

Take, for example, former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson, who actually contributed McCain (as well as GOP Rep. Trent Franks) in 2004. Like Johnson, Phil Hubbard ...

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Obama's Windfall Book Tour: Royalties Increased Seven-Fold in '07

2008-06-13T00:00:00Z

"I hate to see the National Guard withdrawn," Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) told Cybercast News Service. Full Story (CNSNews.com)- Tim Russert, ...

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'Critical' for nations to reaffirm religious freedom, US ...

2008-06-13T00:00:00Z

Trent Franks, US Congressional representative from Arizona and keynote speaker for the sixth annual Religious Liberty Dinner, told attendees that protecting ...

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Rep. Franks' office evacuated over suspicious package

2008-06-11T00:00:00Z

11, 2008 01:34 PM Police and firefighters were called Wednesday to the Glendale office of US Rep. Trent Franks after a man showed up with a box inside a bag ...

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Political Notebook by Daniel Scarpinato : Sorely out of touch on ...

2008-06-07T00:00:00Z

On Wednesday, indicted US Rep. Rick Renzi turns 50. Rep. Trent Franks is 51 on the 19th. Retired Rep. Jim Kolbe and current Rep. Ed Pastor share a birthday, ...

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Quaggas could lead to money for sewer

2008-05-30T00:00:00Z

However, the Washington lobbyist said staff in the office of Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., said the congressman will not be submitting any earmarks for the ...

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President Bush stops in Valley, lends John McCain a hand

2008-05-28T00:00:00Z

Jon Kyl, R-Ariz.; Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz.; and Arizona Senate President Tim Bee, R-Tucson, a congressional candidate. Then, Bush's presidential motorcade ...

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