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Political Roundtable, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012

Primary election preview, GOP abortion controversy, open primary's demise
Mikee Pruitt busks in the streets of Tucson.

Traveling Busker Shares His Music, Philosophy

Mikee Pruitt, aka 20,000 Strongmen, plays Appalachian blues on streets of America.
The popular public viewing program at Kitt Peak.

Kitt Peak Telescopes Under Cost-Cutting Microscope

National observatory, public star-gazing programs face uncertainty
U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., talks with Raytheon employees in Tucson about automatic budget cuts to the Department of Defense, set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2012.

McCain at Raytheon Decries Pending Defense Cuts

As part of multi-state tour, senator says he wants alternative to deep reductions

AZ Revenues Continue to Outperform Budget

Fiscal '12 surplus revised upward by $22M; July income above forecast
Despite the tough economy, some people are taking chances on new businesses and women are a vital part of the entrepreneurs.

AZ Week: Economy Takes Baby Steps

Job growth slow, steady; infrastructure attention needed, economist says
In Georgescu's highest-growth scenarios, temperatures in Arizona could rise as much as 4 degrees Celsius (about 7 degrees Fahrenheit) by 2050 due to the urban heat island effect alone. As shown in the map, that warming would also affect climate conditions in the central U.S.

Web Feature: A Burning Question

Researchers find that heat and growth go hand in hand for Arizona
A classroom in the Vail School District in suburban Tucson.

State Rates Vail No. 1 School District in Arizona

12 elementary, middle schools earn 'A' grades for 2011-12 year
Arizona DREAM Act Coalition President Dulce Matuz, at lectern, and Team Awesome founding member Viri Hernandez, 21, in cap and gown.

Brewer: No State IDs for Deportation-Protected Youth

Move comes first day illegal immigrant youth can apply for special status
Survivors memorialize loved ones lost to Mexico's drug war at Border Field State Park in San Diego.

Mexican Poet Leads U.S. Peace Caravan

Cross-country journey will highlight U.S. role in Mexico's drug wars

AZ Mayors Seek Business in Mexico

Trade mission starts in Hermosillo, proceeds to capital

AZ Week: State Help Urged for College Students

Arizona's level of financial aid for university students worst in U.S.
Pam Simon, a shooting victim of the January 8th shootings, talks about the Jared Loughner case.

Jan. 8 Victim Simon: Plea Brings Closure

Giffords' staffer wounded in attack attended Loughner hearing
Gabrielle Giffords, wounded Jan. 8, 2011, resigned from Congress Jan. 25, 2012

Loughner Found Competent, Pleads Guilty

Jan. 8, 2011 shooter faces life in prison; Giffords 'satisfied'
DREAM students supporting education over deportation.

Feds Outline Youth Deportation Delays

Those who came illegally with parents may be eligible
Michael Chihak speaks to governor Jan Brewer about some of the timely topics in the state.

AZ Week: Gov. Says Commerce Authority Working

Nearly 50 companies added 6,751 jobs in last 13 months with agency's help

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