Senator Jon Kyl

Republican  •  Arizona  •  7th Term  •  Sworn In 1987
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07/25/10
Starving the Beast or Free Lunch?

Senator Jon Kyl's, R-Ariz., recent insistence that tax cuts should “never” be offset with tax increases got me thinking about the governing philosophy ...

Source: Forbes (blog)
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07/25/10
Budget Deficits and The Increasing National Debt - So Much for 'Paying as You Go'

President Obama and other Democrats would have the American people believe that congressional Republicans blocked an extension of ...

Source: National Ledger
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07/25/10
RE: Jon Kyl

Senator Jon Kyl's, R-Ariz., recent insistence that tax cuts should “never” be offset with tax increases got me thinking about the governing philosophy ...

Source: Forbes (blog)
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07/25/10
U.K. Charity Reprimanded

By Ainsley Thomson LONDON—The Charity Commission has ordered Atlantic Bridge—a charity founded by U.K. Defense Secretary Liam Fox to foster the relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.—to immediately stop promoting political policy associated with

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07/25/10
Budget Deficits and The Increasing National Debt - So Much for 'Paying as You Go'

...with a solid foundation based on sound fiscal policies. Sen. Jon Kyl is the Senate Republican Whip and serves on the Senate Finance and Judiciary committees. Visit his website at www.kyl.senate.gov Or his YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/senjonkyl

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07/25/10
Debra Saunders: Americans hit in the wallet again

...grinded on, some Republicans began to question whether it makes sense to pay unemployment benefits for nearly two years. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., wondered if unemployment benefits provide a disincentive to finding work. A Wall Street Journal editorial poi

Source: Reading Eagle
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07/24/10
Letter: Tax, deficit debate

...any, should be extended. It is interesting to see how the Republicans and the tea party members are responding to this. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., recently said he didn't think extending the tax cuts needed to be paid for. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said

Source: CJOnline
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07/23/10
Arms treaty trips on GOP objections

...and former Secretary of Defense William Perry. But objections have bubbled up from some Republican senators, including Jon Kyl and John McCain, both of Arizona, who have insisted that they won't support the pact until their concerns are addressed. Thoug

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07/23/10
Milbank: Graham stands apart for Kagan

...Judiciary Committee held its vote on Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, the seats on either side of Graham were empty. Sens. Jon Kyl of Arizona and John Cornyn of Texas, along with Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, showed their contempt for President Obama and hi

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07/22/10
RE: Jon Kyl

23) - US Senator Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), shown last month, has pressed the Obama administration to commit to deep nuclear arsenal modernization investments as a ...

Source: Global Security Newswire
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07/22/10
Judge appears to disagree with sponsoring senator on Arizona immigration law

Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl (R), who recommended Bolton to her current job in 2000, has supported the Arizona law. He has argued that Arizona was forced to pass ...

Source: Examiner.com
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07/22/10
RE: Jon Kyl

Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl (R), who recommended Bolton to her current job in 2000, has supported the Arizona law. He has argued that Arizona was forced to pass ...

Source: Examiner.com
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07/22/10
Sen. Kyl on Arizona Lawsuit: 'That Is Baloney!' | On the Record

Moments ago, Arizona Senator Jon Kyl went "On the Record." VAN SUSTEREN: Senator, nice to see you, sir. SEN. JON KYL, R-ARIZ: Thank you, Greta. ...

Source: FOXNews (blog)
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07/22/10
The Week in Immigration News

...called Friday for Obama’s impeachment for failing to adequately enforce border security, a claim based on statements by Sen. Jon Kyl that the senator has since walked back. - Hundreds of undocumented teens and young adults visited lawmakers as part of

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07/22/10
It's time to fix the estate tax

...play is exactly the wrong way to head at a time of rising inequality in a nation starved for revenue. It’s offered by Sens. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) and Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.), and would create a 35 percent rate and exemption of $5 million per person. Trum

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07/22/10
Another deficit spending measure

...on, some Republicans have begun to question whether it makes sense to pay unemployment benefits for nearly two years. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., wondered if unemployment benefits provide "a disincentive" to finding work. A Wall Street Journal editorial poin

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07/22/10
Another Deficit Spending Measure

...on, some Republicans have begun to question whether it makes sense to pay unemployment benefits for nearly two years. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., wondered if unemployment benefits provide "a disincentive" to finding work. A Wall Street Journal editorial poin

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07/22/10
Indiana Republican Sen. Lugar to back Kagan for Supreme Court, 2nd in GOP to announce support

...last year as solicitor general. Three GOP conservatives who also did so — Sens. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, Orrin Hatch of Utah and Jon Kyl of Arizona — are opposing her for the Supreme Court. The other three — Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Sn

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07/21/10
White House Presses Republicans on Arms Treaty

The critical player is Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona, the Republican whip, who has criticized the treaty but also signaled that his reservations could be ...

Source: New York Times
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07/21/10
The case for impeachment

...of living than their parents. Mr. Obama's most egregious and brazen betrayal of our Constitution was his statement to Sen. Jon Kyl, Arizona Republican, that the administration will not enforce security on our southern border because that would remove Re

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07/21/10
Going too far in political games

...misunderstanding of history. Except he was joined in his contempt for Marshall's legacy by Republican Sens. Jeff Sessions, Jon Kyl and John Cornyn - lawyers all of them - and much of the right-wing chatter box. They may indeed believe Marshall was too r

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07/21/10
Senate Rejects Bid To Spike Arizona Suit

...The Arizona Republic reported. Their amendment failed 43-55 in a partisan vote, with the Arizona senators John McCain and Jon Kyl, both Republicans, supporting it. DeMint accused the Obama administration off trying to "intimidate" Arizona. "This is some

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07/21/10
Ariz. Immigration Law Faces Two Challenges

...The Arizona Republic reported. Their amendment failed 55-43 in a partisan vote, with the Arizona senators John McCain and Jon Kyl, both Republicans, supporting it. DeMint accused the Obama administration off trying to "intimidate" Arizona. "This is some

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07/21/10
Lugar pledges vote for Kagan

WASHINGTON – Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., will vote for Elena Kagan to sit on the Supreme Court because she is clearly qualified. I have carefully followed the testimony of Solicitor General Elena Kagan before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the

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07/21/10
New Debra J. Saunders for 07/22/2010

...on, some Republicans have begun to question whether it makes sense to pay unemployment benefits for nearly two years. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., wondered if unemployment benefits provide "a disincentive" to finding work. A Wall Street Journal editorial poin

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07/20/10
RE: Jon Kyl

Senator Jon Kyl discusses his plan to cut the death tax and how solar energy is exacerbating Arizona's water problems. "My life of great comfort was made ...

Source: MarketWatch
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07/20/10
Did GOP senators show ‘contempt’ for Obama and Kagan? Then so did Dems

...vote on Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan on Tuesday afternoon, the seats on either side of [Lindsey] Graham were empty. Sens. Jon Kyl (Ariz.) and John Cornyn (Tex.), along with Tom Coburn (Okla.), showed their contempt for President Obama and his nomin

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07/20/10
TaxWatch: Bring back the estate tax, some rich Americans say

...various stages in Congress to reinstate the tax. United for a Fair Economy said it's opposed to a proposal by Republican Sen. Jon Kyl from Arizona and Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas that it said would weaken the estate tax. That proposal ca

Source: MarketWatch
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07/20/10
GOP Sen. Lugar to support Kagan for Supreme Court

...year as solicitor general. Three GOP conservatives who also did so -- Sens. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, Orrin Hatch of Utah and Jon Kyl of Arizona -- are opposing her for the Supreme Court. The other three -- Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe and

Source: Salon
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07/20/10
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approves Kagan nomination

...at worst intellectually dishonest." Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said Kagan has "a far-left ideological belief," while Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., scored her for her actions in favor of abortion rights and gun control as a Clinton White House counsel and p

Source: eTaiwan News
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Official website: http://www.kyl.senate.gov/
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