Rep. Edward Pastor

Democrat  •  4th District, Arizona  •  11th Term  •  Sworn In 1991
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02/11/12
Editorial Board: When earmarks trump ethics

...about lawmakers’ relatives working for institutions that benefit from congressional largesse were particularly disturbing. Rep. Ed Pastor (D-Ariz.) obtained a $1 million grant for at-risk high school students four years before his daughter was hired a

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02/11/12
Editorial Board: When earmarks trump ethics

...about lawmakers’ relatives working for institutions that benefit from congressional largesse were particularly disturbing. Rep. Ed Pastor (D-Ariz.) obtained a $1 million grant for at-risk high school students four years before his daughter was hired a

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02/08/12
Crony Government

Interestingly, all the examples it provides (except for one Republican, Rob Burke) are Democrats: Senator Tim Johnson; Rep. Ed Pastor; Rep. Joe Andrews; Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee; Rep. Dan Lipinski and Rep. Corrine Brown. Any candidate aiming to ...

Source: Town Hall
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02/08/12
Investigation Shows Lawmakers' Earmarks Benefitted Family Members

Tim Johnson (D-S.D.), who helped add $4 million to the budget of Starbase, a Pentagon program for which his wife was a contract employee at the time, and Rep. Ed Pastor (D-Ariz.), who directed millions of dollars to an educational scholarship ...

Source: Slate
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02/08/12
Exclusive from Washington Post: Members of Congress send tax dollars to relatives

"They said it didn't pose any conflict," she said. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., is a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, which has jurisdiction over the budget of the National Nuclear Security Administration. The Energy Department agency is

Source: Mankato Free Press
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02/08/12
Some in Congress send millions to groups connected to their relatives

“They said it didn’t pose any conflict,” she said. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., is a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, which has jurisdiction over the budget of the National Nuclear Security Administration. The Energy ...

Source: Bangor Daily News
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02/08/12
Some in Congress send millions to groups connected to their relatives

...she was told that her employment was permitted under Senate rules. “They said it didn’t pose any conflict,” she said. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., is a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, which has jurisdiction over the budget of th

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02/08/12
W.H. SEEKS CONTRACEPTION COMPROMISE, FOOTBALL FEUD: McCONNELL VS. MANCHIN, THE 'PELOSI PROVISION,' ROBERTA McCAIN A 'GRANDE DAME,' BOEHNER'S BILL, PAYROLL PILEUP, MYRICK RETIRES, BONAMICI TAKES OATH

...that package of bills split this week over the best course of action.” http://wapo.st/yeBAgq TWITTER TRAFFIC -- Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) treated Rick Santorum’s last name as profanity (which it kind of is, thanks to Dan Savage) in a tweet last nig

Source: The Politico
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02/08/12
Washington Post Points Fingers At Earmarkers

The project is 209 feet from Oliver’s 15-acre home and adjoining properties. Rep. Ed Pastor (D-Arizona) 2005-10, $4 million diverted from an Energy Department agency which was supposed to be securing the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile for a program

Source: Lez Get Real
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02/06/12
Franks’ campaign account is low, but re-election chances remain high

Most of Arizona’s other incumbents have done just that. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, is sitting on almost $1.5 million cash – an amount more standard for longtime incumbents, Corrado said. Even former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Tucson ...

Source: Arizona Capitol Times
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02/05/12
Franks’ campaign account is low, but re-election chances remain high

Most of Arizona’s other incumbents have done just that. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, is sitting on almost $1.5 million cash – an amount more standard for longtime incumbents, Corrado said. Even former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Tucson ...

Source: Arizona Capitol Times
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02/05/12
Wil Cardon struggling to raise money for campaign

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., U.S. Rep. Ben Quayle, R-Ariz., and former U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., all reported raising more than $200,000 for their congressional races during the period. In another ...

Source: AZCentral.com
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02/05/12
Wil Cardon struggling to raise money for campaign

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., U.S. Rep. Ben Quayle, R-Ariz., and former U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., all reported raising more than $200,000 for their congressional races during the period. In another ...

Source: AZCentral.com
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01/31/12
Hastings Leads House Democrats in Support of Strengthening the Lifeline Program

Rangel (NY-15), Albio Sires (NJ-13), Ed Pastor (AZ-4), Andre Carson (IN-7), Marcia L ... Meeks Member of Congress Congressman Alcee L. Hastings serves as Senior Member of the House Rules Committee, Ranking Democratic Member of the U.S. Helsinki ...

Source: TMCnet
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01/26/12
Colleagues comment on Giffords' resignation

...to hurry back to public life in good health to once again represent the people of Arizona. I wish her the very best." __ Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz. "I was saddened today to learn that Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has announced that she will step down from

Source: Sify
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01/25/12
Gabrielle Giffords Farewell an Emotional Affair on Floor

Wasserman Schultz and Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) escorted Giffords to the well. After the trio made their way, they were joined by others, including Arizona Reps. Jeff Flake (R) and Ed Pastor (D), to listen to Wasserman Schultz’s emotional reading .

Source: Roll Call Online
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01/25/12
Arizona lawmakers give State of the Union speech mixed reviews

that have so much to contribute to America." Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, said he was impressed by Obama's call for Congress and the nation to pull together and for everyone to do their part to move the country forward. "Everybody needs to feel a little bit

Source: msnbc.com
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01/25/12
Arizona lawmakers give State of the Union speech mixed reviews

...of divisions in this Congress, then let’s do something for the 100,000 … that have so much to contribute to America.” Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, said he was impressed by Obama’s call for Congress and the nation to pull together and for everyone

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01/24/12
Giffords helps renew call for bipartisan seating that began after 2011 shooting

Aides to Reps. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, and David Schweikert, R-Scottsdale, said both men would attend the State of the Union, but neither has announced seating plans. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Flagstaff, has prior commitments in Arizona, but plans to watch the ...

Source: KTAR.com
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01/24/12
Giffords helps renew call for bipartisan seating that began after 2011 shooting

Aides to Reps. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, and David Schweikert, R-Scottsdale, said both men would attend the State of the Union, but neither has announced seating plans. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Flagstaff, has prior commitments in Arizona, but plans to watch the ...

Source: KTAR.com
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01/24/12
Giffords helps renew call for bipartisan seating that began after 2011 shooting

Aides to Reps. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, and David Schweikert, R-Scottsdale, said both men would attend the State of the Union, but neither has announced seating plans. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Flagstaff, has prior commitments in Arizona, but plans to ...

Source: Arizona Capitol Times
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01/23/12
Colleagues comment on Giffords' resignation

I wish her the very best." __ Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz. "I was saddened today to learn that Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has announced that she will step down from Congress. After surviving an unspeakable tragedy, Gabby became an inspiration to so ...

Source: msnbc.com
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01/23/12
Colleagues comment on Giffords' resignation

I wish her the very best." — _ Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz. "I was saddened today to learn that Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has announced that she will step down from Congress. After surviving an unspeakable tragedy, Gabby became an inspiration to ...

Source: msnbc.com
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01/23/12
Colleagues comment on Giffords' resignation

...to hurry back to public life in good health to once again represent the people of Arizona. I wish her the very best." ---- Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz. "I was saddened today to learn that Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has announced that she will step down fro

Source: Boston.com
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01/23/12
Colleagues comment on Giffords' resignation

...to hurry back to public life in good health to once again represent the people of Arizona. I wish her the very best." ---- Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz. "I was saddened today to learn that Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has announced that she will step down fro

Source: Boston.com
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01/23/12
Colleagues comment on Giffords' resignation

...to hurry back to public life in good health to once again represent the people of Arizona. I wish her the very best." __ Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz. "I was saddened today to learn that Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has announced that she will step down from

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01/23/12
Giffords' decision triggers unexepected special election

...Any kind of incumbency tends to be an advantage, but serving part of a term only brings part of that advantage. U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., and other members of Arizonas U.S. House delegation said they had no advance warning of Giffords decision. Caru

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01/22/12
Rep. Giffords to Step Down This Week

id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Arizona has not had a congressional special election since 1991, when Democratic Rep. Ed Pastor was elected to replace Rep

Source: YAHOO!
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01/22/12
Rep. Giffords to Step Down This Week

Arizona has not had a congressional special election since 1991, when Democratic Rep. Ed Pastor was elected to replace Rep. Morris Udall, who resigned due to declining health. There are several prospective Republican candidates, though most ...

Source: NationalJournal.com
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01/22/12
Reaction to Giffords' announcement of intention to resign from U.S. House

I wish her the very best." __ Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz. "I was saddened today to learn that Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has announced that she will step down from Congress. After surviving an unspeakable tragedy, Gabby became an inspiration to so ...

Source: Detroit Free Press
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Phone: 202-225-4065
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