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		<title>Border Action Network - Email Blasts</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Border Action Update: We&apos;ve Moved!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1196565</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Border Action Update
Thursday, March 1, 2012

[[First_Name]], We&apos;ve Moved!

We finally made our move to our new office and we couldn&apos;t be more excited!

Don&apos;t worry, we didn&apos;t go far! Our new office is located near 4th Ave. and downtown Tucson. The address is 435 E. 9th Street, Tucson, AZ 857]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:36:02 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>International Human Rights Day 2011</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 18, 2011

International Human Rights Commission Hears Case 
on Anti-immigrant Border Vigilante Activities

Contacts:
Jennifer Allen, Executive Director, Border Action Network
520-820-0360, jallen@borderaction.org

Nancy Stanley
520-979]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:59:22 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Exciting News at Border Action Network</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[September 21, 2011

Dear [[First_Name]],

We have some exciting changes to share with you about Border Action Network!   For nearly 13 years, Border Action Network&apos;s organizational heart and soul has rested in building power in low-income immigrant and border communities through community organi]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:44:07 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>SBCC Laments Arizona&apos;s Decision to Build its Own Border Wall</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[SBCC Laments Arizona&apos;s Decision to Build Its Own Border Wall
    Initiative seen as costly &quot;bumper-sticker politics&quot; that will only serve to tarnish the image of border communities

Contact:
Jaime Farrant (AZ)
jfarrant@borderaction.org
(480) 442-9314

Christian Ramirez (Co-coordinator, CA)
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Border Action Update: Join Us for an Open House this Friday!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[	
Volume 7 Issue 1

Border Action Update
{Tuesday, July 5th, 2011}
 
Hi [[First_Name]],

It&apos;s been a busy summer at Border Action Network, but we&apos;re excited to invite you to our Open House this Friday, July 8th! The office will be open from 10 AM to 8 PM, and you can stop by at any time.  Pl]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Want to help portray a positive image of immigrants in Arizona?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Want to help portray a positive image of immigrants in Arizona?

Join Border Action Network&apos;s Media Response Group!

We&apos;ve all seen the hate that the anti-immigrant crowd spreads online.  It&apos;s not uncommon to see phrases like &quot;Send them back to Mexico!&quot; and &quot;ILLEGAL ALIENS,&quot; and one of the most ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:12:07 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Want to help individuals become citizens?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Interested in helping individuals become citizens?

Come to the first volunteer training of

Mi Familia Vota&apos;s Citizenship Programs!


What:  Citizenship Volunteer Training

When:  Tuesday, June 14th, 6:00pm

Where:  SEIU Tucson Headquarters, 1600 N Tucson Boulevard, Suite 100


Contac]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 21:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Join Us Tomorrow For a Vigil in Memory of Border Victims</title>
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Please read below for information on tomorrow&apos;s vigils, as well as big news from last week and our Spring Fundraiser wrap-up.

Border Communities to Host Vigils this Friday, May 20th on the 14th Anniversary of Esequiel Hernandez&apos;s Death

Join us in Tucson, Douglas, Nogales or San Luis, ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 21:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Only 2 More Days!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Get ready for a great Saturday night!

Border Action&apos;s Second Annual Spring Fundraiser
This Saturday, May 14th from 6 to 10 PM
Hotel Congress
311 East Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701


Click here to see auction items


In case you haven&apos;t checked our website in a while, here are some ne]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 17:54:07 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Arizona Governor Wastes More Time and Taxpayer Dollars Appealing SB1070</title>
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Press Release
For Immediate Release: Monday, May 9th, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
C: 480.269.5523

Arizona Governor Wastes More Time and Taxpayer Dollars Appealing SB1070

Phoenix, AZ &#8211; Earlier today, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and Attorney Gen]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 20:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Call for Vols! (Plus New Auction Items)</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[*It Takes a Village*

Calling All Volunteers!

We&apos;re looking for volunteers for our Annual Spring Fundraiser at Hotel Congress on Saturday, May 14th!  Like last year, we anticipate a high attendance at this event and are looking for help in the following areas:

Silent Auction Setup: 4PM - 5:4]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:58:59 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Arizona Governor Sets State Up for More Lawsuits</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Release
For Immediate Release: Friday, April 29, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
C: 480.269.5523

Arizona Governor Sets State Up for More Lawsuits
Governor Jan Brewer signs two misguided border bills

Phoenix, AZ &#8211; Yesterday, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed S]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Announcing Auction Items and Entertainment for our Spring Fundraiser!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce Silent Auction Items and the Entertainment Line-Up for our Spring Fundraiser!

When: Saturday, May 14th, 2011 from 6 to 10 PM
Where: Hotel Congress
311 East Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701

Suggested Donation: $10

Some of our featured auction items include:


1]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>What are THEY saying about You and Me?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[April 26, 2011


Dear [[First Name]],

We know that you are someone who passionately supports human rights and dignity for immigrant communities along the Arizona border and across the country. With committed members like you, Border Action Network works toward a better Arizona for all by combi]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>90,000 Strong! Arizona Legislative Wrap-Up for 2011</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Border Action Network
End of Legislative Session Summary
Jaime Farrant, Policy Director

The Arizona Legislature finished up its legislative year (formally called sine die &#8211; Latin for &quot;without a day fixed&quot;) on its 100th day - April 19, 2011.  During the session, the legislature passed a total of]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:37:50 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT AZ Action Alert: 3 Bills Going for a Vote TODAY!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

TODAY, Thursday, April 14th, the House Committee of the Whole (COW) will vote on SB1406 and SB1495. SB1406 would create an interstate compact that will allow Governor Brewer to enter into an agreement with other states to allow for the construction and maintenance of a]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Border Action Network Applauds 9th Circuit Decision Upholding Injunction Against Arizona&apos;s SB 1070</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[*La informaci&#243;n est&#225; en espa&#241;ol en la parte de abajo*

Press Release
For Immediate Release: Monday, April 11th, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
O: 520.623.4944 C: 480.269.5523

Border Action Network Applauds 9th Circuit Decision Upholding Injunction Against Arizona&apos;s S]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:19:44 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Community Organization Announces Educational Sessions to Prepare Immigrant Families</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1160192</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Press Advisory
For Immediate Release: Monday, April 11th, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
O: 520.623.4944 C: 480.269.5523
 

Community Organization Announces Educational Sessions to Prepare Immigrant Families
Border Action Network will give statewide presentations over]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:59:19 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT AZ Action Alert: No State-Sponsored Border Fence TODAY!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1160131</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

TODAY, Monday, April 11th, the House Committee of the Whole (COW) will vote on SB1406, a bill that would create an interstate compact that will allow Governor Brewer to enter into an agreement with other states to allow for the construction and maintenance of a state-s]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert: Two Bills Going for a House Vote Tomorrow!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1159694</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

TOMORROW, Thursday, April 7th, the House Committee of the Whole (COW) will vote on SCR 1006, a resolution that expresses support for the border security plan put forward by the Arizona Cattle Growers&apos; Association.  They will also vote on SB 1141, which would require sc]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:31:57 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Leg Update: Several Anti-Immigrant Measures Remain Despite Defeat of Major Bills</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1159038</link>
			<description><![CDATA[March 14 - 25, 2011 Legislative Update

I.    Introduction: Bipartisan opposition in the Senate defeats five bills that threatened to severely undermine Arizonans&apos; civil rights; but many others remain.

Last March 17, the Senate struck a major blow to 5 of the most significant attacks on Arizona]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:39:41 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Walk and Vigil to Be Held in Douglas, AZ in Memory of Shooting Victim</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Advisory
For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 31, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
C: 480.269.5523

Walk and Vigil to Be Held in Douglas, AZ in Memory of Shooting Victim

What: Walk and Vigil for Carlos La Madrid
When: Friday, April 1st, 3:00-6:00 PM
Where: Be]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Border Communities Call for Investigation of Last Week&apos;s Shooting Death of U.S. Citizen in Arizona</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[*Pulsa aqui para leer este art&#237;culo en Espa&#241;ol*

Border Communities Call for Investigation of Last Week&apos;s Shooting Death of U.S. Citizen in Arizona      
A second teenager dies at the hands of federal agents in Arizona

Carlos La Madrid was known as the teenager who always smiled, who loved to ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Border Communities Call for Investigation of Last Week&apos;s Shooting Death of U.S. Citizen in Arizona</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Release
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
O: 520.623.4944 C: 480.269.5523

Border Communities Call for Investigation of Last Week&apos;s Shooting Death of U.S. Citizen in Arizona

Douglas, AZ--Carlos La Madrid was known as the g]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Mark Your Calendars!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Save the Date!


Back by popular demand, Border Action Network will host its Second Annual Spring Fundraiser at Hotel Congress in Tucson, Arizona on:

Saturday, May 14th from 6 PM to 10 PM!

The event will feature a silent auction, live music inside and on the patio, and performances from loc]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:50 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert TODAY: Don&apos;t Let Vigilantes Be Above the Law!</title>
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Urgent Arizona Action Alert - Don&apos;t Let Vigilantes Be Above the Law!

TODAY, the Arizona Senate Committee of the Whole (COW) will vote on HB2191 which would protect publicly known vigilante and former Minutemen leader Roger Barnett (pictured below). If passed, HB2191 would reduce the verdict aga]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert: Two Bills to be Heard Tomorrow Morning!</title>
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Urgent Arizona Action Alert!

Two bills will be heard tomorrow morning, Wednesday, March 23rd in the Arizona House!

First, the House Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee (MAPS) will hear SB1495. This bill would authorize the Governor to establish an armed force known as the Arizona St]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert TOMORROW: No Border Funds for Non-Border Counties!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1157647</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 22nd, the Senate Appropriations Committee will vote on HB 2718, a politically motivated measure that will give Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu $5 million dollars for &quot;border security operations&quot;, even though Pinal County is not a border county.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:26:58 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert: Protect Our Students TODAY!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1157568</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

TODAY, the House Education Committee will vote on SB 1141, which would require school districts and charter schools to require and maintain documentation proving residency in this state for students that enroll in school districts or charter schools. This could potenti]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Thank your Senator for making the right decision!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Thank your Senator for Making the Right Decision!

Last Thursday, FIVE anti-immigrant bills were defeated in the Arizona Senate!  Your senator was one of sixteen that helped strike down these bills by voting &quot;NO&quot; on all five.

A number of state senators crossed party lines to stand up for human ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Thank your Senator for making the right decision!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Thank your Senator for Making the Right Decision!

Last Thursday, FIVE anti-immigrant bills were defeated in the Arizona Senate!  Your senator was one of sixteen that helped strike down these bills by voting &quot;NO&quot; on all five.

A number of state senators crossed party lines to stand up for human ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:22:05 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Tell Your Senators How You Feel!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Tell Your Senators How You Feel!

Yesterday was an incredible day for human rights in Arizona.  FIVE anti-immigrant bills were defeated in the Arizona Senate!

The representatives who voted against the legislation need to hear your words of support, and those who supported the bills need to hear]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:15:45 -0400</pubDate>
			<title> Five Anti-Immigrant Bills Halted in Arizona Senate</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Release
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
O: 520.623.4944 C: 520.481.6482

Arizona Senate Committee Wastes Time and Resources on Misguided Legislation
Legislators target all Arizonans with six sweeping measures instead ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:14:25 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Five Major Wins Today Because of You!</title>
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
 
Dear [[First_Name]],

Congratulations!  Because of you, today we celebrate five wins!

Although the Arizona Legislature continues focus on anti-immigrant legislation, five sweeping bills fell in the Arizona Senate. The bills attempted to limit birthright citizensh]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT Action Needed TODAY on FIVE Anti-Immigrant Bills!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Take Action Now!

  FIVE Anti-Immigrant Bills Going for a Vote this Afternoon in the Arizona Legislature!

Late last night, these five bills were added to the schedule for the Senate Committee of the Whole.  During this legislative session, once a bills move, they are quickly jammed through each]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Action Alert Reminder: No Border Security Funds for Non-Border Counties!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

Tomorrow, the Senate Border Committee will vote on HB 2718, a politically motivated measure that will give Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu $5 million dollars for &quot;border security operations&quot;, even though Pinal County is not a border county. Please take action now!

C]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Action Alert: No State-Sponsored Border Fence!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

On Wednesday, March 16th, the House Military Affairs and Public Safety (MAPS) Committee review SCR 1006, a Resolution that expresses support for the border security plan put forward by the Arizona Cattle Growers&apos; Association.

Click Here to Take Action!

SCR 1006: ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:32:57 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert!  Don&apos;t let the Governor create an Arizona State Guard!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1156856</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert!

TOMORROW, the House Committee of the Whole will vote on HB2070. This bill will authorize the Governor to establish an armed force known as the Arizona State Guard for any reason considered necessary.  This is another ill-fated and politically motivated attempt to milita]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Action Alert: No State-Sponsored Border Fence!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

On Wednesday, March 16th, the House Appropriations Committee will vote on SB 1406, a bill that would create an interstate compact that will allow Governor Brewer to enter into an agreement with other states to allow for the construction and maintenance of a state-spons]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Action Alert: No Border Security Funds for Non-Border Counties!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

This Thursday, March 17, the Senate Border Committee will vote on HB 2718, a politically motivated measure that will give Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu $5 million dollars for &quot;border security operations&quot;, even though Pinal County is not a border county. Please take a]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:01:18 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Alert!  Don&apos;t turn public housing authorities into immigration officers!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

TODAY, the Senate Committee of the Whole will vote on SB1222, a bill that, among other things, will turn public housing authorities into immigration officers.  It requires them to evict all residents (who are most likely US citizens) of a unit in rental housing owned o]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:28:47 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Update: Legislature Pushes Forward Immigration Policy Despite Budget Hold</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[February 21-28, 2011 Legislative Update
Jaime Farrant, Policy Director

I.    Introduction: Senator Russell Pearce launches his biggest attack on civil rights yet; marathon session in the Senate Appropriations Committee leaves an aftermath of attacks on minorities, people of color and the poor in]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Action Alert: Don&apos;t let Vigilantes be Above the Law!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1156408</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert &#8211; Don&apos;t Let Vigilantes Be Above the Law!&#8232;

On Monday, March 14th, the Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on HB2191 which would protect publicly known vigilante and former Minutemen leader Roger Barnett (pictured below). If passed, HB2191 would reduce the verdi]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:03:05 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Border Communities Form Unprecedented Coalition to Raise Their Voices</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Border Communities Form Unprecedented Coalition to Raise Their Voices
Diverse organizations form the Southern Border Communities Coalition (SBCC)
 

Press Contacts:
 
Arizona
Hilary Tone (Border Action Network)
520.481.6482
h]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT AZ Action Alert: No Border Security Funds for Non-Border Counties!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1155810</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

TODAY, the House Committee of the Whole will vote on HB 2718, a politically motivated measure that will give Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu $5 million dollars for &quot;border security operations&quot;, even though Pinal County is not a border county. Please take action now!
]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Action Alert: No State-Sponsored Border Fence!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1155762</link>
			<description><![CDATA[
Urgent Arizona Action Alert

On Wednesday, March 9th, the House Military Affairs and Public Safety (MAPS) Committee will vote on SB 1406, a bill that would create an interstate compact that will allow Governor Brewer to enter into an agreement with other states to allow for the construction and ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Update: Recap of Last Week&apos;s Marathon Senate Hearing; Russell Pearce&apos;s &quot;Immigration Omnibus&quot; Bill</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[February 21-28, 2011 Legislative Update
Jaime Farrant, Policy Director

I.    Introduction: Senator Russell Pearce launches his biggest attack on civil rights yet; marathon session in the Senate Appropriations Committee leaves an aftermath of attacks on minorities, people of color and the poor in]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:25:48 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT AZ Action Alert: 3 Bills Going for a Vote TODAY!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Today, three bills are going for a Committee of the Whole (COW) vote, two in the Senate and one in the House.  Take action on all of these bills below!

Urgent Arizona Action Alert - Protect Our Border Communities and Our Students!

TODAY, the Senate Committee of the Whole (COW) will vote on SB1]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:04:13 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Border Action Update: 60,000 Strong!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[
	
Volume 2 Issue 1

Border Action Update
Friday, February 25, 2011
 
Dear [[First_Name]],

Arizona does it again.  Just when we thought it couldn&apos;t get worse, Sen. Russell Pearce and his lackeys scoured through the Arizona statutes and resurrected all of Pearce&apos;s unsuccessful bills from ye]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:03:10 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Arizona Senate Committee Wastes Time and Resources on Misguided Legislation</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Release
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
O: 520.623.4944 C: 520.481.6482

Arizona Senate Committee Wastes Time and Resources on Misguided Legislation
Legislators target all Arizonans with six sweeping measures instead ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:22:40 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Needed TODAY: Two Bills Going for a Senate Vote!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

TODAY, the Senate Committee of the Whole (COW) will vote on SB 1406, a bill that would create an interstate compact that will allow Governor Brewer to enter into an agreement with other states to allow for the construction and maintenance of a state-sponsored fence alo]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert!  Don&apos;t let the Governor create an Arizona State Guard!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1154438</link>
			<description><![CDATA[
Urgent State Action Alert!

On Wednesday, February 23rd, the House Appropriations Committee will vote on HB2070. This bill will authorize the Governor to establish an armed force known as the Arizona State Guard for any reason considered necessary.  This is another ill-fated and politically moti]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:16:35 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT Action Needed TODAY on SIX Anti-Immigrant Bills!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Take Action Now!

SIX Anti-Immigrant Bills Going for a Vote this Afternoon in the Arizona Legislature!

Just yesterday, three more anti-immigrant bills were added to the agenda for today&apos;s Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing at 2 PM.  The total is now up to SIX:

    * SB1308 &amp; SB1]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:58:04 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Correction: URGENT Action Needed TODAY on SIX Anti-Immigrant Bills!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1154372</link>
			<description><![CDATA[**Please Note the Correction Below: Russell Pearce&apos;s Immigration Omnibus Bill is SB1611, not SB1161.**

Take Action Now!

SIX Anti-Immigrant Bills Going for a Vote this Afternoon in the Arizona Legislature!

Just yesterday, three more anti-immigrant bills were added to the agenda for today&apos;s A]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:45:38 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT Action Needed TODAY on SIX Anti-Immigrant Bills! (Baby Stroll-In Postponed)</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Take Action Now!

SIX Anti-Immigrant Bills Going for a Vote this Afternoon in the Arizona Legislature!

Just yesterday, three more anti-immigrant bills were added to the agenda for today&apos;s Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing at 2 PM.  The total is now up to SIX:

    * SB1308 &amp; SB1]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:13:01 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>&quot;Stroll-in&quot; Postponed; Press Conference at AZ Capitol at 11:30 AM</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Advisory
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
O: 520.623.4944 C: 520.481.6482

Baby &quot;Stroll-In&quot; Postponed; Press Conference at AZ Capitol at 11:30 AM

What: Press Conference
When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 11:30 AM
Wher]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT AZ Alert Reminder: 14th Amendment Bills to be heard tomorrow!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1154068</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert!

14th Amendment Bills!

On Tuesday, February 22, the Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee will vote on SB1308 and SB1309. Though these bills did not pass the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, February 7th due to a lack of support, the bills have been reassigned ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:03:27 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Protect Arizona&apos;s Future! Baby Stroll-In Rescheduled for Tomorrow!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Protect Arizona&apos;s Future!
Join Our &quot;Baby Stroll-In&quot; at the Capitol!

When: TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 22nd at 1 PM
Where: Front of Senate Building, Arizona Capitol
1700 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

You may have heard from our recent Action Alerts that the Senate Appropriations Commi]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:55:23 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Arizona Families to &quot;Stroll-in&quot; on Capitol to Protect State&apos;s Future </title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1154295</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Press Advisory
For Immediate Release: Monday, February 21st, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
O: 520.623.4944 C: 520.481.6482
 

Arizona Families to &quot;Stroll-in&quot; on Capitol to Protect State&apos;s Future

What: &quot;Baby Stroll-In&quot; on the Capitol to Defeat SB1308, SB1309 and SB1]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:28:39 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Legislative Update: 14th Amendment Bills Reassigned; Presidential &quot;Birther Bill&quot; Rejected</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1154290</link>
			<description><![CDATA[February 6-17, 2011 Legislative Update
By Jaime Farrant, Policy Director

I.    Introduction: Our Legislature attacks our Constitution and the Constitution wins Round 1; Governor files &quot;jobs bill&quot;; Over 250,000 Arizonans are closer to losing their health care services

Notwithstanding the many ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT AZ Alert Reminder: Hospital Care is for Everyone!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1154059</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert!

Hospital Care is for EVERYONE!

On Tuesday, February 22, the Senate Appropriations Committee will vote on SB 1405, a bill that would turn hospital admissions into immigration officers.



Click Here to Take Action

SB 1405: Hospital Admissions; Restrictions.
Sp]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT AZ Alert: 14th Amendment Bills to be heard on Tuesday!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1154062</link>
			<description><![CDATA[
Urgent State Action Alert!

14th Amendment Bills!

On Tuesday, February 22, the Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee will vote on SB1308 and SB1309. Though these bills did not pass the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, February 7th due to a lack of support, the bills have been reassigne]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT AZ Alert: Hospital Care is for Everyone!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1154048</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert!

Hospital Care is for EVERYONE!

On Tuesday, February 22, the Senate Appropriations Committee will vote on SB 1405, a bill that would turn hospital admissions into immigration officers.



Click Here to Take Action

SB 1405: Hospital Admissions; Restrictions.
Sp]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert!  Don&apos;t let the governor create an Arizona State Guard!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1153674</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert!

On Wednesday, February 16, the House Military Affairs &amp; Public Safety Committee will hear a striker amendment on bill HB2070. This amendment will authorize the Governor to establish an armed force known as the Arizona State Guard for any reason considered necessary.  Th]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:28:32 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert! Don&apos;t Let Vigilantes Be Above the Law!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1153761</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert &#8211; Don&apos;t Let Vigilantes Be Above the Law!

On Wednesday, February 16, the Arizona House Commerce Committee will hear a striker amendment on bill HB2191. This amendment would protect publicly known vigilante and former Minutemen leader Roger Barnett. If passed, HB2191 wou]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:50:38 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert!  Don&apos;t let the governor create an Arizona State Guard!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1153669</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert!

On Wednesday, February 16, the House Military Affairs &amp; Public Safety Committee will hear a striker amendment on bill HB2070. This amendment will authorize the Governor to establish an armed force known as the Arizona State Guard for any reason considered necessary.  Th]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Press Update: Baby &quot;Stroll-In&quot; Cancelled</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Advisory
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Contact: Miguel Ortega, Deputy Director
O: 520.623.4944 C: 520.308.2069

Arizona State Legislators Postpone Vote on Birthright Bills, Border Action Cancels Baby &quot;Stroll-In&quot;
BAN holds off on Phoenx action as lawmakers table vo]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:09:14 -0500</pubDate>
			<title> Border Action Network Celebrates Two Victories in Fight for Human Rights</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Release
For Immediate Release: Monday, February 14, 2011

Contact: Miguel Ortega, Deputy Director
O: 520.623.4944 C: 520.308.2069

Border Action Network Celebrates Two Victories in Fight for Human Rights
Arizona&apos;s 14th Amendment Bills Tabled a Second Time
Minuteman Shawna Forde Found G]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:32:20 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Action Alert! 14th Amendment Bills Lose Support and Minutemen Leader Found Guilty!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Two Victories Today! Let&apos;s Keep Them Coming!

Arizona&apos;s 14th Amendment Bills Lose Support
Minuteman Shawna Forde Found Guilty of Murder


You have helped generate more than 6,000 emails from Arizonans against SB1308 and SB1309. We brought a &quot;1,000 Baby Chain&quot; to the legislature last week calli]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:44:10 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Join our &quot;Baby Stroll-In&quot; TOMORROW!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1153482</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Take A Stand Against Birthright Citizenship Attacks!
Join Our &quot;Baby Stroll-In&quot; at the Capitol!

When: TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 15th at 2 PM
Where: Front of Senate Building, Arizona Capitol
1700 W. Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85007


You may have heard from our recent Action Alert that the ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:23:18 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert!  Don&apos;t let AZ use a tax wire transfers to build a border fence!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1153464</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert!

On Wednesday, February 16th, the House Military Affairs &amp; Public Safety Committee will hear HB2677. This bill will require Arizona&apos;s Department of Revenue to impose a tax on all international wire transfers sent from Arizona. The revenues collected from this tax will be]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Press Reminder: Arizona State Legislators To &quot;Feel the Love&quot; on Valentines Day</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Advisory
For Immediate Release: Monday, February 14th, 2011

Contact: Miguel Ortega, Deputy Director
O: 520.623.4944 C: 520.308.2069

Arizona State Legislators To Feel the Love on Valentines Day
Two days of phone calls and baby strollers planned to send strong message to state legislato]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:16:14 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Arizona State Legislators To &quot;Feel the Love&quot; on Valentines Day</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1153403</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Press Advisory
For Immediate Release: Saturday, February 12th, 2011

Contact: Miguel Ortega, Deputy Director
O: 520.623.4944 C: 520.308.2069

Arizona State Legislators To Feel the Love on Valentines Day


Two days of phone calls and baby strollers planned to send strong message to state leg]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT AZ Alert: 14th Amendment Bills Reassigned for Vote on Tuesday!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1153200</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert: 14th Amendment Bills to be Heard on Tuesday!

On Tuesday, February 15th at 2 PM, the Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee will vote on SB1308 and SB1309. Though these bills did not pass the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, February 7th due to a lack of support, t]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:27:33 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>You&apos;re Invited to Our Annual General Assembly!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],


You are invited to participate in our annual General Assembly!

Join us as we review our accomplishments in 2010.  Eligible members will also discuss and vote on priorities for 2011, and elect our board of directors.

When: Saturday, February 19, 2011
Where: Templo La ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:38:17 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Arizona Governor Announces Lawsuit Against Federal Government</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Release
For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 10, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
O: 520.623.4944 C: 520.481.6482

Arizona Governor Announces Lawsuit Against Federal Government
Brewer and Horne distract from Arizona crisis with US-Mexico border bait-and-switch]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:39:06 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Alert!  Don&apos;t turn public housing authorities into immigration officers!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1153174</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert

TODAY, the Senate Committee of the Whole will vote on SB1222, a bill that, among other things, will turn public housing authorities into immigration officers.  It requires them to evict all residents (who are most likely US citizens) of a unit in rental housing owned o]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:30:37 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>URGENT AZ Alert: Hospital Care is for Everyone!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1153101</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert

Hospital Care is for EVERYONE!

On Monday, February 14, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on SB 1405, a bill that would turn hospital admissions into immigration officers.



Click Here to Take Action

SB 1405: Hospital Admissions; Restrictions.
Sponsor: ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:45:18 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Legislative Update: Bill filed to repeal Ethnic Studies Ban; Another Targets Food Workers</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[January 31-February 4 Legislative Update
Jaime Farrant, Policy Director

I.    Introduction: Senate reaches its bill-filing deadline with record number of filings. 

Monday, January 31st was the last day for Senate members to file new bills. It was quite a busy day, with Senators filing approxi]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert!  Don&apos;t let AZ Rangers patrol our border!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1152917</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert

On Thursday February 10, the Senate Border Security, Federalism &amp; States&apos; Sovereignty Committee will be hearing SB 1342, a bill that will enable the Arizona Rangers to engage in border security activities.

Click Here to Take Action

SB 1342: Arizona Rangers: Border ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:58:50 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Action Alert! Plus, 14th Amendment Bills Lose Support in AZ Legislature! </title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations! 14th Amendment Bills Lose Support in AZ Legislature!

Last night, after three hours of testimony, the Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Ron Gould (R-3) conceded that he did not have the votes necessary to pass SB1308 and SB1309, the two bills threatening the 14th Amendment and b]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Action Reminder: 14th Amendment Bills to be heard on Monday!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1152489</link>
			<description><![CDATA[*Don&apos;t forget to take action against these bills before the Committee votes on Monday! We&apos;re so close to our goal of 1,000 actions so if you haven&apos;t yet, please take action below.  If you have, thank you and please forward this to your contacts in Arizona!*

Urgent State Action Alert: 14th Amendme]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:43:18 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>One Thousand Babies to Descend on AZ Capitol to Protect Citizenship and the Constitution</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1152646</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Press Advisory
For Immediate Release: Friday, February 4th, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
O: 520.623.4944  C: 520.481.6482

One Thousand Babies to Descend on Arizona Capitol to Protect Citizenship and the Constitution

What: One-Thousand Baby &quot;Chain&quot; at the Capitol
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			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:24:30 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Join our &quot;One-Thousand Baby Chain&quot; on Monday!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1152644</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Take A Stand Against Birthright Citizenship Attacks!
Join Our &quot;One-Thousand Baby Chain&quot; at the Capitol!

When: Monday, February 7th at 1 PM
Where: Front of Senate Building, Arizona Capitol
1700 W. Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85007


You may have heard from our recent Action Alert that the Sen]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:35:29 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert: Don&apos;t Turn County Works into Immigration Officers!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1152618</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert

On Monday, February 7, in addition to voting on the two birthright citizenship bills, the Senate Judiciary Committee will also vote on SB 1490, an unnecessary measure that seeks to turn county workers into immigration officers, add bureaucracy, and make it more difficult]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:15:43 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert: 14th Amendment Bills to be heard on Monday!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1152485</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert: 14th Amendment Bills

You heard about the 14th Amendment bills when they were introduced &#8211; now they&apos;re up for a vote on Monday. WE know that the bills are idiotic, but we have to let the legislature know that we know! We are aiming for 1,000 people to send emails &#8211;you ca]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:45:49 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert: Don&apos;t Let the House Give Russell Pearce More Power!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1152404</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent Arizona Action Alert!

TODAY, the Arizona House will take a final vote on HB2537, a bill that will give Senate President Russell Pearce and House Speaker Kirk Adams unlimited power to use taxpayer dollars to hire lawyers to file lawsuits on behalf of SB 1070 and intervene in all legal proce]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:00:30 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Legislative Update: Legislators Threaten US Constitution; &quot;Birther&quot; Bill Returns</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Legislative Update: January 24-28, 2011
Jaime Farrant, Policy Director


I.    Introduction: A Sad Week for Arizona:  Our Government turns its back on the Constitution and its state&apos;s residents

This week brought 2 very sad days to our state&apos;s residents.  On Tuesday, Governor Brewer filed a fo]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Don&apos;t Let Arizona Define Citizenship</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1152058</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

Last Thursday, Arizona legislators filed four bills to limit birthright citizenship in our state.  These bills, if passed, would not only threaten our Constitution, but also dehumanize every child born in Arizona.

The legislators who introduced these bills openly acknowled]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Alert: Don&apos;t turn Public Housing Authorities into Immigration Officers!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1151925</link>
			<description><![CDATA[URGENT STATE ACTION ALERT

On Wednesday, February 2, the Senate Government Reform Committee will vote on SB1222, a bill that, among other things, will turn public housing authorities into immigration officers.  It requires them, without any regard for due process, to evict all residents (who are m]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert: Don&apos;t Let the House Give Russell Pearce More Power!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1151894</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert!

On Tuesday, February 1st, the House Government Committee will vote on HB2537, a bill that will give Senate President Russell Pearce and House Speaker Kirk Adams unlimited power to use taxpayer dollars to hire lawyers to file lawsuits on behalf of SB 1070 and intervene i]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:32:01 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Arizona State Legislators Threaten U.S. Constitution and Civil Rights</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Arizona State Legislators Threaten U.S. Constitution and Civil Rights
Border Action Network vows to protect civil rights in response to effort to repeal the 14th Amendment

Phoenix, AZ &#8211; Today, Arizona State Senators and State Representatives filed four bills restricting the 14th Amendment of the]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:10:55 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Arizona State Legislators Threaten U.S. Constitution and Civil Rights</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1151724</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Press Release
For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
O: 520.623.4944 C: 520.481.6482

Arizona State Legislators Threaten U.S. Constitution and Civil Rights
Group vows to protect civil rights in response to effort to repeal the 14t]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:31:10 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert: Final Senate Vote TODAY!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1151657</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert!

THIS AFTERNOON, the Senate will take a final vote on SB1117, a bill that will give Senate President Russell Pearce and House Speaker Kirk Adams unlimited power to use taxpayer dollars to hire lawyers to file lawsuits on behalf of SB 1070 and intervene in all legal proce]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:30:35 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>AZ Legislative Update: Gov. Brewer Files Budget; Border Committee Holds 1st Hearing</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Legislative Update: January 17-21, 2011
By Jaime Farrant, Policy Director


I.    Introduction: Governor Brewer Files a Budget that puts Arizona on the Verge of a Public Health and Moral Crisis&#8232;&#8232;

Governor Brewer announced her proposed budget for Arizona last Jan. 14.  The budget dominated thi]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:09:39 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent AZ Action Alert: Don&apos;t Give Senate President Pearce Unlimited Power!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1150794</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Urgent State Action Alert!

On Thursday, January 20, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on SB1117, a bill that will give Senate President Russell Pearce and House Speaker Kirk Adams unlimited power to use taxpayer dollars to hire lawyers to file lawsuits on behalf of SB 1070 and intervene in]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Sign up for AZ Legislative Updates!</title>
			<link>http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5262/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1150584</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Stay Informed!

Border Action&apos;s Policy Director Jaime Farrant will periodically compose and send a Legislative Update on recent bills and votes in the Arizona Legislature (see below for a sample of last week&apos;s update).

Though Border Action&apos;s policy advocacy focuses on immigration, border issues]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Vigil for Civility in the 2011 Legislature to be Held before 12 PM Rally</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Advisory
For Immediate Release: Monday, January 10th, 2011

Contact: Hilary Tone, Communications Coordinator
C: 520.481.6482

Vigil for Civility in the 2011 Legislature to be Held before 12 PM Rally

Phoenix, AZ - Prior to the swearing in of new Senate President Russell Pearce and the ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:53:08 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Mourning Today&apos;s Violent Shooting</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

Today is a tragic day in Arizona, and we at Border Action are mourning the loss of life and injuries.  Please read below for our statement regarding the horrific events that took place in Tucson this morning.

We are shocked and appalled by today&apos;s violence directed at Cong]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:41:45 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Border Action Mourns Today&apos;s Violent Shooting</title>
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For Immediate Release: Saturday, January 8th, 2011

Contact: Miguel Ortega, Deputy Director
C: 520.308.2069

Border Action Mourns Today&apos;s Violent Shooting

The following is a statement from Border Action Network:

We are shocked and appalled by today&apos;s violence directed at Co]]></description>
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