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Senator Jon Kyl
Republican • Arizona • 7th Term • Sworn In 1987
- 6 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 81 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 16 of 100)
- 58 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 86 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 64 of 100)
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- Sen. Ben Nelson
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- Sen. Bernard Sanders
- Votes with party 88%
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KSM On Trial: Battlefield For A War Of Ideas
...testimony on Wednesday provided no credible rationale for sending the 9/11 conspirators into the civilian federal court system. This is 100% politics. Steam was pouring out of Eric Holder's ears after Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., quoted from former federal ..
BC-U.S.-NUKE-ARSENAL-NYT
...the United States should ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty or, instead, prepare for the design of new nuclear arms. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona and other Republicans have argued that concerns are growing over the reliability of the United States' agi
Senate fails to approve shield bill
...Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) decided to postpone markup of the measure to a later date. Republican opponents including Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) said they objected to current language balancing protection for journalists and national security concerns. He said h
Odds And Ends
(While mulling his next move, Giuliani is reading Sarah Palin.) Ms. Sarah has begun her multi-city "rouge" book signing tour. That has as much signifiance as Arizona GOP Sen. Jon Kyl taking off his suit jacket to interrogate AG Eric Holder; or Gov.
Obama, Holder predict conviction in 9/11 case
...if a suspect were acquitted, "that doesn't mean that person would be released into our country." Tempers flared when Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., challenged Holder to say how a civilian trial could be the best idea, since Mohammed had previously sought to ple
Obama predicts conviction, execution in 9/11 case
...killed that day have said, after years of frustration, it is time to have justice." The most heated exchange involved Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. "How could you be more likely to get a conviction in federal court when Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has already asked
Holder defends holding terrorism trial in New York
...on the claim, saying a judge and jury will make that decision, not Holder and his prosecutors. During tough questioning from Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Arizona, spontaneous applause erupted from angry family members of 9/11 victims who wanted the suspects tried in
Byrd sets record after 56 years, 18,000 votes
...speech earlier in the day. After the resolution passed in late afternoon, McConnell and his second-in-command, Republican Whip Jon Kyl of Arizona, rushed in and offered him their congratulations. Byrd is accustomed to setting records. Since June 12, 200
Bam's big oops on terror
...my job." Meanwhile, Holder came under withering Republican fire when he testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) took issue with Holder's claim that a federal civilian court is "where the government will have the greatest
The War On Terror On Trial
...into the civilian federal court system. This is 100% politics. Steam was pouring out of Eric Holder's ears after Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., quoted from former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy's National Review article this week. McCarthy described Holder
Shield law vital for America
...is important that he is vigilant against attempts to derail the bill yet again. Ranking Minority Member Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., and Jon Kyl, RAriz., are expected to introduce several unfavorable amendments and perhaps filibuster. Former President George
Kyl: KSM Already Pled Guilty and Asked for Death Penalty. What's a Better Venue Than That? -- By: Jim Geraghty
...Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, unloads on the attorney general: "How could you be more likely to get a conviction in a civilian court than in a military court when Khalid Sheik Mohammad has already pled guilty and asked for the death penalty before a mili
Obama: 9/11 Plotter Mohammed Will Be Convicted
...nation on earth, we have a justice system that is the envy of the world. We will not be afraid." Tempers flared when Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., challenged Holder to say how a civilian trial could be better, since Mohammed has sought to plead guilty to a mil
Senators have tough questions for Holder
...to try Mohammed in civilian court are members of the panel: Republican Sens. Jeff Sessions of Alabama, John Cornyn of Texas and Jon Kyl of Arizona. "The attorney general is in the middle of a host of major and sensitive issues," said Sessions, the panel
Holder defends plan to try terrorists in NYC
...it's misguided. I believe it is unnecessary," said Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.).Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Ia.) and Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) asked Holder if he had been influenced by new Justice Department appointees who previously acted as lawyers for terro
Byrd becomes longest-serving Congress member
...earlier in the day. After the resolution passed in late afternoon, McConnell and his second-in-command, Republican Whip Jon Kyl of Arizona, rushed in and offered him their congratulations. Byrd is accustomed to setting records. Since June 12, 2006, Byrd
Classic Worldnutdaily Misinformation [Dispatches from the Culture Wars]
...option" of doing away with such filibusters. Let's not forget this statement by Republican judiciary committee member Jon Kyl swearing that no Republican would EVER filibuster a nominee because they were just so gosh darn principled: My friends argue th
Holder: NYC trial for 9/11 suspects right decision
...Committee, who said the decision to take the trials away from a military commission was "dangerous" and "misguided." Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz) pointed out that Holder claimed prosecutors would have a better chance of convicting Mohammed in a federal court.
Byrd becomes longest-serving Congress member
...Byrd's "astonishing" record of service in a floor speech earlier in the day, was next, followed by Republican Whip Jon Kyl of Arizona. All offered their congratulations and joined the line to shake Byrd's hand. Byrd is accustomed to setting records. Sin
U.S. Cybersecurity Can Halt 80% of Attacks at Best
...which entity should take the leading role in cybersecurity policy remains a matter of debate. Responding to a question from Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) expressing confusion about federal authority, Schaeffer acknowledged that jurisdictional issues continue to clo
Immigration reform: how big a tent?
...York to describe CAIR as an organization "which we know has ties to terrorism." Based on such concerns, Schumer and Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) successfully pressed executive branch agencies to sever all links to CAIR. “Until we can resolve whether there
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Fiorina has the backing of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-AZ), Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) -- for whom Fiorina had been ...
RE: Jon Kyl
Mitch McConnell, Chuck Grassley and Jon Kyl. Their positions in this debate — and the position of Sen. Joe Lieberman, an independent — show the power of the ...
Local/state business marketplace
Invited special guest is Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving buffet live and silent auctions. Lee Knaeble, auctioneer. ...
Seen and heard: mccain serves as grand marshal
mccain said that fellow Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl was at the track at the crack of dawn. "He knows everything," he said. "He was even arguing the rules. ...
Briefs: 'Arizona Illustrated' coming to Green Valley
Sen. John mccain has not made his position known and did not mention it at a recent town hall in Sahuarita. Sen. Jon Kyl has voiced procedural concerns by ...
Her Honor: A Portrait of Justice Sonia Sotomayor
During those grueling confirmation hearings in July, Republican senators Lindsey Graham, Jeff Sessions and Jon Kyl dissected her now-famous “wise Latina” ...
Jon Kyl: Recall Ronald Reagan's Moral Clarity
On November 9, 1989, the world watched as the Berlin Wall fell. The 20th anniversary of that historic moment provides an opportunity ...
Officials inspect Illinois jail for Gitmo inmates
"An unnecessary risk," said Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. Democrat Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia called Friday's decision to move Mohammed would from Guantanamo Bay ...
RE: Jon Kyl
(later FBI Director) Porter Goss (R-FL) and Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ). Porter Goss subsequently serves as co-chairman of the "Joint Intelligence Committee ...
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