Senator Jon Kyl

Republican  •  Arizona  •  7th Term  •  Sworn In 1987
Current Term 2007 - 2012 View All
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11/16/09
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 ...

Source: Green Valley News
11/16/09
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. ...

Source: AZ Central.com
11/16/09
Officials inspect Illinois jail for Gitmo inmates

...Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. "Dangerous," said former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. "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 misguided, sa

Source: ABC News
11/15/09
RE: Jon Kyl

"An unnecessary risk," said Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. Democrat Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia called Friday's decision to move Mohammed from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ...

Source: USA Today
11/15/09
Letters to the editor: Nov. 15

...in a guest column (“Kyl Overlooks AZ Benefits of Stimulus,” Aug. 21), state Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Phoenix, called Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., to task for daring to criticize President Barack Obama’s stimulus bill as ineffective. She claimed that he wa

11/14/09
Execution likely to be asked for Sept. 11 suspects

...into the US "is a step backwards for the security of our country and puts Americans unnecessarily at risk." Republican Sen. Jon Kyl said bringing Mohammed to New York for trial also could result in the disclosure of classified information. Kyl maintai

11/13/09
GOP 2012 Pres. Rankings, Updated 11/13

(9) 9) Jon Kyl, US Senator from Arizona. After US News & World Report put him on a list of conservatives looking to run, Kyl emphatically insisted that he ...

Source: The Phoenix
11/13/09
RE: Jon Kyl

Holder made the assurances in a written response to a question posed by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) obtained by The Hill. The 55-page document provided answers ...

Source: The Hill
11/13/09
Mitchell cheered on health reform

John mccain and Jon Kyl have said "no" to the people they represent, but have said "yes" to contributions from health-insurance lobbyists. ...

Source: Arizona Republic
11/13/09
Families blast 9/11 trial plan

Republican Senator Jon Kyl said bringing Khalid to New York was "an unnecessary risk" that could result in the disclosure of classified information. ...

Source: Gulf Daily News
11/13/09
RE: Jon Kyl

Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., tried to get such a five-year waiting period amendment in the Finance Committee bill but failed. He could bring it up again on the ...

Source: OCRegister
11/13/09
Lawmakers differ on Gitmo trial decision

...a mixed message about America's resolve in the fight against terrorism," McCain said in a written statement. Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona said that bringing Mohammed to New York is an "unnecessary risk" that could also lead to the disclosure of c

Source: MSNBC
11/13/09
Residents get glimpse of Capitol Tree

8 and be lit by House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi with Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl along with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer in attendance. ...

Source: Payson Roundup
11/13/09
9/11 suspects to face death penalty in NYC trial

...they may fight back against other parts of Obama's agenda. Early reaction was divided along political lines. Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona said bringing Mohammed to New York was "an unnecessary risk" that could result in the disclosure of classifie

Source: Deseret News
11/13/09
Republicans Outraged Over Terrorism Trial

...pre-9/11 mentality treating terrorism as a law enforcement issue and hoping for the best," he added. Sen. Republican Whip Jon Kyl, meanwhile, said "It is a constant amazement to me that there are some who seem more concerned about extending legal pro

Source: CBS News
11/13/09
GOP Blasts Administration Decision to Try 9/11 Suspects in New York

Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) said it is “a constant amazement to me that there are some who seem more concerned about extending legal protections to ...

Source: Roll Call (subscription)
11/13/09
Feds to seek death penalty for Sept. 11 suspects in Manhattan trial

...adherence to the rule of law,” Holder said. "Once again, we will ask our legal system in two venues to answer that call.” Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) blasted the plan and told The Associated Press that bringing Mohammed to New York is “an unnecessary r

Source: New York Post
11/13/09
RE: Jon Kyl

In a statement, Sen. Jon Kyl said, “Past trials of terrorists have proven that our civilian courts are not the appropriate venue to handle international ...

Source: Daily Mail - Charleston
11/13/09
GOP Blasts Administration Decision to Try 9/11 Suspects in New York

...criticism. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) called the decision misguided and a step backward. Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) said it is a constant amazement to me that there are some who seem more concerned about extending legal protecti

Source: Roll Call
11/13/09
RE: Jon Kyl

Holder made the assurances in a written response to a question posed by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) obtained by The Hill. The 55-page document provided answers ...

Source: The Hill
11/13/09
RE: Jon Kyl

An April 28 letter from FBI assistant director Richard C. Powers to Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. – which singles out Awad for suspicion – explains how the group's ...

Source: WND.com
11/13/09
RE: Jon Kyl

In a statement, Sen. Jon Kyl said, “Past trials of terrorists have proven that our civilian courts are not the appropriate venue to handle international ...

Source: Daily Mail - Charleston
11/13/09
RE: Jon Kyl

Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., tried to get such a five-year waiting period amendment in the Finance Committee bill but failed. He could bring it up again on the ...

Source: OCRegister
11/13/09
US Senate Centrists Ponder Gradual Estate Tax Reduction

Jon Kyl (R., Ariz.), and Blanche Lincoln (D., Ark.) , have long sought to cut the tax from its current level of 45%, and exempt more small businesses and ...

Source: NASDAQ
11/13/09
Al-Qaeda Varsity Moved to NY

US Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl (Ariz.) believes that “it's an unnecessary risk to bring the self-proclaimed mastermind of the 9-11 attacks to downtown ...

Source: Human Events (blog)
11/12/09
Around your town

Invited guest is Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. Cost: $25 early or $30 at door. Mail checks to TMRW, PO Box 2233, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636-2233 or RSVP to Enid, ...

Source: Sierra Vista Herald
11/11/09
RE: Jon Kyl

Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona chose two of these posters for display in the Library of Congress in the American Legacy Project. Ken was known affectionately as ...

Source: Business Wire (press release)
11/11/09
Around your town

Invited guest is Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. Cost: $25 early or $30 at door. Mail checks to TMRW, PO Box 2233, Sierra Vista AZ 85636-2233 or RSVP to Enid Reinhart ...

Source: Sierra Vista Herald
11/10/09
The Senate Vote on Health Care: Wait Till Next Year?

Bottom line, is Senator Harry Reid going to get them? Senate minority whip Jon Kyl went "On the Record." SEN. JON KYL, R - ARIZ.: Thank you, Greta. ...

Source: FOXNews
11/10/09
News protections deserve to advance

Sen. Jon Kyl is unlikely to ever be a fan of the Free Flow of Information Act. But he should be able to live with the latest version of a bill that ...

Source: Arizona Republic

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Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-4521
Fax: 202-224-2207

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