Rep. Edward Pastor

Democrat  •  4th District, Arizona  •  11th Term  •  Sworn In 1991
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06/02/12
Leniency urged for former Arizona lawmaker

For the letter writers, that means avoiding or minimizing time behind bars. U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, said he'd known Miranda's family for more than 40 years and Miranda for more than 20 years. He said the family enjoyed a "stellar ...

Source: Associated Press
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06/02/12
Leniency urged for ex-Arizona lawmaker Miranda

...reaching a just disposition of this case." For the letter writers, that means avoiding or minimizing time behind bars. U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, said he'd known Miranda's family for more than 40 years and Miranda for more than 20 years. He said th

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06/01/12
Leniency urged for former Arizona lawmaker

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor wrote that Miranda knows he made a grievous mistake and that Miranda warrants consideration of leniency because of his extensive community service. Four current and former legislators also wrote letters on Miranda's behalf.

Source: AZCentral.com
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06/01/12
Ex-Rep. Miranda allies ask court for leniency

Congressman Ed Pastor is among current and former politicians, a mayor, a community college president and a host of life-long friends of Richard Miranda asking a federal judge for leniency when the ex-lawmaker is sentenced June 5. The leniency ...

Source: Arizona Capitol Times
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05/31/12
Many races for Ariz. Senate seats are uncontested

No Arizona congressional races are uncontested, though incumbent Rep. Ed Pastor faces only a fellow Democrat and a Libertarian in the 7th Congressional District.

Source: KPHO
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05/31/12
Many races for Ariz. Senate seats are uncontested

No Arizona congressional races are uncontested, though incumbent Rep. Ed Pastor faces only a fellow Democrat and a Libertarian in the 7th Congressional District.

Source: RealClearPolitics
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05/31/12
Many races for Ariz. Senate seats are uncontested

...for spots on the Aug. 28 primary election ballot have only one candidate running for nine of the 30 Senate seats. No Arizona congressional races are uncontested, though incumbent Rep. Ed Pastor faces only a fellow Democrat and a Libertarian in the 7th..

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05/28/12
Stanton says city is strong, getting stronger

Stanton also thanked Congressman Ed Pastor for his help in getting a federal grant to expand light rail service into South Mountain Village. Stanton said in a press conference afterwards that he hopes to expand the city’s public transportation system as

Source: Ahwatukee Foothills News
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05/27/12
In US Congress campaigns, a race for millions

at the Capitol Hill Club - a private social club for Republicans - and a Mexican fiesta for Democrat Ed Pastor ($500 to $1,000). Pastor, a 10-term congressman from Arizona, has already raised $530,845 for the November elections. But it won’t do.

Source: Daily Times
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05/27/12
US Congress campaigns a race for millions

at the Capitol Hill Club—a private social club for Republicans—and a Mexican fiesta for Democrat Ed Pastor ($500 to $1,000). Pastor, a 10-term congressman from Arizona, has already raised $530,845 for the November elections. But it won’t do.

Source: Manila Times
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05/27/12
Lobbyists raising funds for US election

at the Capitol Hill Club — a private social club for Republicans — and a Mexican fiesta for Democrat Ed Pastor (US$500 to US$1,000). Pastor, a 10-term congressman from Arizona, has already raised US$530,845 for the November elections ...

Source: Taipei Times
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05/22/12
HUD grant helps spread fair housing in Arizona

WASHINGTON -- The Arizona Fair Housing Center has been selected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to receive a $317,651 grant to provide fair housing enforcement activities throughout Arizona, announced Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz.

Source: KTAR.com
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05/21/12
Republican freshmen mail tab is over $9 mil

A newsletter from Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., says he is "working hard in Washington" and opposes efforts by the Republican House leadership to "abolish Medicare as we know it." Meanwhile, a mass-mailed letter from Quayle says the Republican budget ...

Source: AZCentral.com
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05/21/12
Republican freshmen mail tab is over $9 mil

...and Medicare for your generation and theirs" and that he is "Voting Yes to Remove Job Killing Regulations." A newsletter from Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., says he is "working hard in Washington" and opposes efforts by the Republican House leadership to "abo

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05/17/12
Nowicki: Former House colleagues miss working with Giffords

“I miss seeing her when I come to vote, miss having a chance to chat with her,” said Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., who said he worked closely with Giffords on appropriations issues. “I miss her smile.” Rep. Ral Grijalva, D-Ariz., said he ...

Source: Tucson Citizen
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05/17/12
Nowicki: Former House colleagues miss working with Giffords

...election to fill her vacant seat. "I miss seeing her when I come to vote, miss having a chance to chat with her," said Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., who said he worked closely with Giffords on appropriations issues. "I miss her smile." Rep. Raijalva, D-Ariz.

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05/17/12
Nowicki: Former House colleagues miss working with Giffords

"I miss seeing her when I come to vote, miss having a chance to chat with her," said Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., who said he worked closely with Giffords on appropriations issues. "I miss her smile." Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., said he hopes ...

Source: AZCentral.com
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05/16/12
Glendale Apollo High School artists win Congress honors

...Masquerade," in Ben Quayle's contest and Kris Amador won first place for his pen and ink drawing, "Native Arizona History," in Ed Pastor's contest. They each won a trip for two to attend the Washington, D.C., ceremony in June with other student artists

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05/15/12
A lot at stake in Phoenix airport concessions fight

Nowakowski also allied himself with U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, whose daughter Yvonne Pastor is an Areas USA restaurant partner for her proposed venture, Icon Concessions. In addition, another of his allies appeared on the HMS Host team.

Source: AZCentral.com
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05/15/12
A lot at stake in Phoenix airport concessions fight

Nowakowski also allied himself with U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, whose daughter Yvonne Pastor is an Areas USA restaurant partner for her proposed venture, Icon Concessions. In addition, another of his allies appeared on the HMS Host team.

Source: AZCentral.com
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05/12/12
Obama’s environmental adviser Nancy Sutley visits

After White House adviser Nancy Sutley toured the light rail with U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., the Clarendon Hotel’s car-charging station and Arizona State University downtown campus, she went to Roadrunner Elementary near 39th and Northern ...

Source: Tucson Citizen
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05/12/12
Obama's environmental adviser Nancy Sutley visits

...including a school, and the Metro light rail. After White House adviser Nancy Sutley toured the light rail with U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Ariz., the Clarendon Hotel's car-charging station and Arizona State University downtown campus, she went to Roadrunner

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05/11/12
U.S. Sec. of Labor visits Arizona State University grads

U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor (D) was in attendance and told students that Congress has every intention of meeting that deadline, but it will likely be at the last minute. "There is an agreement that no one in the U.S. House or Senate wants to see the interest rate

Source: KTAR.com
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05/11/12
U.S. Sec. of Labor visits Arizona State University grads

U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor (D) was in attendance and told students that Congress has every intention of meeting that deadline, but it will likely be at the last minute. "There is an agreement that no one in the U.S. House or Senate wants to see the interest rate

Source: KTAR.com
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05/11/12
Morning Energy: Abbey leaving BLM

(h/t POLITICO Influence) NANCY SUTLEY’S DAY: The chairwoman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality has a full day in Phoenix, where — along with Rep. Ed Pastor (D-Ariz.) — she will: ride on the Metro Light Rail System; visit a LEED ...

Source: Politico.com
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05/10/12
Apollo's artist

Rep. Ed Pastor and Chad Williams, president of The Art Institute of Phoenix, recognize first-place winner Kris Amador, who stands in front of his art piece titled “Native Arizona History,” which illustrates a Native American standing in ...

Source: Glendale Star
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05/10/12
Apollo students take top marks in congressional art contest

Three Apollo High School students took the top prizes in U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor’s Congressional Art Competition, including sophomore Kris Amador, of Glendale, who took first place with a pen and ink drawing. Amador’s piece, titled “Native Arizona ...

Source: Glendale Star
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05/09/12
Canizales makes case against Miami home rule

and with the assurance that I will continue to support the re-election of Congressman Ed Pastor, I too, feel that “Home Rule” is positive and helpful legislation that can help a community work to regain control of its finances.

Source: Arizona Silver Belt
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05/04/12
Op-Ed: Pastor Sean Harris, remember his name

Rep. Dwight Scharnhorst (R), a co-sponsor of the bill was quoted in Huffington Post as saying of school curriculum, " there is no need to talk about Billy wanting to marry a goat ." These types of bigoted comments have been floating around for decades by .

Source: Digital Journal
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05/01/12
Nevada, Arizona lawmakers tout Interstate 11

chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Rep. Nick Rahall of West Virginia ... Jeff Flake and David Schweikert and Democrats Ed Pastor and Raul Grijalva. Contact Stephens Washington Bureau Chief Steve Tetreault ...

Source: Las Vegas Review Journal
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Official website: http://www.pastor.house.gov/
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