Headed in to Cottonwood for my interview with FoxNewsSunday Dbacks win 7 out of 8! Service was spotty from Miami to Phoenix, here is the pic. http: //yfrog. com/4j8w0j Had lunch in Miami at Guayo's El Rey. *my first pic with my new iPhone My road trip continues. . . town hall meeting in Superior, AZ Enjoyed being on the radio with timpawlenty & Mary this morning who were broadcasting from the MN State Fair! Now in Lake Havasu City having lunch with Mayor Nexsen, elected officials and supporters at Waldo's BBQ. Bullhead City Firehouse Coffee Company http: //yfrog. com/j336ktj At the Firehouse Coffee Company in Bullhead City this morning with Mayor Hakim. Thank you all for your support! Bagdad Copper Mine http: //yfrog. com/5gf46nj Spent the afternoon in Bagdad, AZ touring the mine and hosted a town hall meeting at the community center. http: //yfrog. com/3tn9fsj And now coming up on foxandfriends Getting ready to do the theearlyshow - its very early in AZ I believe the President's artificial date 4 withdrawal from Afghanistan will doom us to failure-our withdrawal must be conditions based only on FoxNews with seanhannity at 920/620pm - tune in to hear my reax to the President's speech. On with CNN JohnKingUSA at 740 Was summoned for Jury Duty today but was not selected, so I went to the Phoenix VA to visit our wonderful vets. Dbacks beat San Diego 7-2, that makes 4 wins in the last 5 games! Hooray, but Upton may be hurt. . . Read my oped in today's WSJ The Surge and Afghanistan http: //tinyurl. com/23qv7a7 Sorry I missed your event tonight Lfitzgerald11 - I will be there next year! Get better soon! dbacks extend lead to 6-2 on 3B Mark Reynolds' 2-run HR (No. 31) in 3rd inning. . . second 2-HR game of season, (cont) http: //tl. gd/3dnc2d On my way to campaign with CarlyforCA Better pic of A Mountain gocats! http: //yfrog. com/mv7lpzj In Tucson with the gov. Proud of UofA - go Wildcats! http: //yfrog. com/mwzf2nj Go Devils! Go McCain 2010! SenJohnMcCain: http: //tweetphoto. com/41727854 (via dougducey) Me and Sparky, go Devils! http: //yfrog. com/7ein6jj ASU 2010 Sun Devil kickoff - gosundevils! In studio w/ AM Arizona in Prescott w/ Tonya & Lou. http: //yfrog. com/n1vz1uj another busy day on the road. . . on my way to Prescott Valley with the Gov for a meeting with Yavapai biz leaders Lfitzgerald11 doing it right now Larry - ps hope you are feeling better! On the record with gretawire tonight at 7pm/10pm talking about the economy and increase in violence on our SW border. Busy day back on the road. . . Prescott this am, League of Cities & Towns luncheon, PHX meet/greet, & finally finish the day in Gilbert AP Drug cartel suspected in massacre of 72 migrants http: //tinyurl. com/23hvtaa WSJ Conway: U. S. Withdrawal Deadline Boosts Taliban in Afghan War http: //tinyurl. com/2c9ofgo Enjoying the day after the victory. Spoke 2 the AZ/PHX Chamber of Commerce - times are tough, but I believe better times are ahead of us. Having lunch at Tee Pee, one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Phoenix. http: //yfrog. com/n6u1dxj CindyhM1 and I just finished voting - don't forget to vote! http: //yfrog. com/m9pb4hj On KMLEnation at 805 - happy election day! Driving down to Tucson. On JonJustice at 9 Must Read: AP Deadly Gun Battle Erupts at US-Mexico Border http: //tinyurl. com/36rt4o9 Interview with NBCNews Kelly O'Donnell in Phoenix http: //yfrog. com/epvk3j CindyhM1 & I stopped by to see America's Bravest at Fire Station 1 in Phoenix. Thank you for you service http: //yfrog. com/c9lnaaej CindyhM1 bought blueberry, cherry, and chocolate pies at Rock Springs Cafe. . . Spent the day in Prescott Valley and Prescott. Now on my way to buy pie at the Rock Springs Cafe. Another pic of the devastation caused by the Schultz fire/floods in Flag http: //yfrog. com/6r2wkj Meeting w/ local elected officials & residents affected by the fire & floods - Feds must step up http: //yfrog. com/j6ncnoj One of the many communities affected by the floods caused by the Schultz fire. http: //yfrog. com/5ui5aj http: //yfrog. com/j9n2ynj Taking a tour of the Schultz fire damage in Flagstaff. Maricopa needs Rick Romley a prosecutor w/integrity & toughness who will be relentless in the pursuit of justice http: //tinyurl. com/3xhhl75 Study: SenJohnMcCain has the highest digital IQ in Senate http: //bit. ly/cVq2xm (via congressorg) SenJohnMcCain will be on at 10: 04 this morning. I got my list ready. . . (via BruceStJames) fun to be in studio Bruce! Have fun on vaca! ! Joint event with Greater Phx Chamber: SenJohnMcCain to speak at luncheon on Aug. 25 vist to (cont) http: //tl. gd/38f3qm Mexican mayor taken out by drug violence. Read about it: http: //bit. ly/9GpCq9 (via oreillyfactor) http: //twitpic. com/2gbzc4 - At the Diamondbacks game with SenJohnMcCain. (via CindyhM1) John McCain, Twitter genius. http: //politi. co/9FoIw7 (via politico) In studio with FamousOneRadio at 8 - Barry & Michelle, one if the best talk shows in the valley. Last American combat troops leave Iraq. I think President George W. Bush deserves some credit for victory. Thank you for your service jquest71 Supporting Waring4Congress tonight in PV - the best choice to succeed our friend RepJohnShadegg in CD-3 Employee Town Hall with SenJohnMcCain tomorrow. Very exciting! More updates tomorrow. . . http: //is. gd/emgzK (via Apriva) Royal Netherlands F-16 pilots to train with Arizona Air National Guard http: //tinyurl. com/26ck6cc Tucson (via kgun9) CAT, competing both at home and abroad! A little dirt never hurt http: //yfrog. com/2oegdkj Tour & employee town hall at the Caterpillar Tucson Proving Ground & Tinaja Hills Training Center. http: //yfrog. com/9el4nuj Porkchop995 supports Linda McMahon for Senate in Conn. http: //yfrog. com/n5z05uj Live in studio with Max, Shannon and Porkchop995 in Tucson. 2B Kelly Johnson connects for his 19th homer of the season to put Dbacks on the board with a 2-0 lead. (via DbacksInsider) RT amchamvietnam Vietnam, US enhance naval ties: Destroyer USS John S. McCain was a highlight of week of (cont) http: //tl. gd/364vr1 Taping an interview with seanhannity Just wrapped up my town hall meeting with Empire Southwest Caterpillar employees in Mesa. http: //yfrog. com/17fvayj http: //yfrog. com/0he7kmwj Speaking to the Scottsdale Rotary Club - one of the biggest and best Rotaries in the valley. SecDef Gates retiring in 2011 - we've had our disagreements but he has done an outstanding job during two wars. Headed to Payson with the Gov and Mayor Kenny Evans. White Mountain Sheriffs Posse BBQ - best BBQ in rim country! ! http: //yfrog. com/11x2luj SGT Alexis Corke and SFC Mike Sampsell - friends & family to some, heroes to us all. http: //yfrog. com/6lfvgj Lake Havasu Freedom Riders welcome home 2 wounded warriors from Afghanistan - humbled & honored http: //yfrog. com/9ggghsj Thank you Lake Havasu City! http: //yfrog. com/031qahnj Great time in Yuma at a balmy 114 degrees http: //yfrog. com/2o37rvdj Next stop, 310 to Yuma First stop. . . http: //yfrog. com/mt7xkvj Just landed in Sierra Vista with Gov Brewer - spending the morning in a great military town. SenJohnMcCain joining my husband on the road to victory next week. AZ primary Aug 24. (via CindyhM1) Just wrapped up a town hall meeting at Tucson Electric Power - thanks for keeping the lights on! http: //yfrog. com/ndd6dxj It's an outrage Andrea from KMLEnation wasn't picked to guest host with Regis. We demand a recount! going back in the lions den, in studio with JonJustice at 7 am Porkchop995 when am i coming on the show again? Porkchop995 of course, anything for you. . . RT Porkchop995: SenJohnMcCain tell Kimberly hi for me Senator! ! ! Hope all is well with you and yours? In studio with kgun9 at 6: 40 am in Tucson Headed to ColdStone_Corp with CindyhM1 for an employee town hall meeting this morning - never too early for ice cream. Don't forget to vote for KMLEnation Andrea for guest host on Regis & Kelly http: //wel. ly/jr Will be in studio with azfamily at 8 Live on KBLU in Yuma with Russ Clark. Will be back in Yuma with the Gov on Friday! http: //yfrog. com/mqsqjj In studio with TimandWillyshow Andrea & Becky Lynn on KMLEnation in Phoenix. At GoDaddy in Scottsdale - Danica why aren't you at work today? At the Ping HQ in Phoenix, a true American Success story - for an employee town hall meeting. Disappointed by the cynical political games Democrats continue to play with the issue of border security. . . http: //tinyurl. com/24tyc46 In studio with KTAR Bruce St. James at 9 am - listen live http: //ktar. com/ The port call of the USS John McCain to Vietnam is rich w/ historical significance, especially for my family & me http: //tinyurl. com/26pjeuq Warm welcome at my third visit to USAA http: //yfrog. com/83o6aj Headed to USAA Phoenix campus for an employee town hall meeting. Congrats to Dbacks great 20 Gonzo - I'm sorry I will miss the game tonight, but sent along a message. Thx for memories. . . Lfitzgerald11 - thanks for the tweet it was great to see you too! Hope you had a great warm up in Flag today. At the Cards game with Michael Bidwill http: //yfrog. com/0g4d6j Hey Lfitzgerald11 it's really me, now tweet back! http: //yfrog. com/87mwcij Indoors in the Walkup Dome on the NAU campus since it's raining. Go Cards! http: //yfrog. com/4bpicuvj http: //yfrog. com/13uajpj jayfeely looks like we may be inside with all this rain! See you soon Jay! http: //yfrog. com/09rqklj On my way to Flagstaff this morning to watch the Cardinals scrimmage game. Check out leiboaz’s report on my stimulus report-beware coked out stimulus monkeys! http: //www. azfamily. com/video/? sec = 528732 & id = 100158134 Coming up live on KFYI with Broomheadshow at 4: 30 pm Just landed in Phoenix. Getting right to work, headed to Honeywell for an employee town hall meeting. My legislation passed the Senate today for an additional - $600 million (fully paid for) 2 secure our border http: //tinyurl. com/3ypc44p Senate making progress on implementing my McCain-Kyl 10 Point Border Security Plan by passing $600 million to secure our SW Border Another must read - LATimes: Death toll in Mexico's drug war raised to 28, 000 http: //tinyurl. com/25qa2vu Must Read - WSJ: A Democracy 'Reset' http: //tinyurl. com/2b7a9w3 Watch TomCoburn and my interview with CNBC Kudlow Report at 7 pm about the Stimulus report we released today http: //tinyurl. com/2vemvbr 1. $554, 763 to replace windows at the Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center at Mount St. Helens that was closed in 2007 2. $760, 000 to Georgia Tech to study improvised music 3. $762, 372 for interactive dance software development called Dance Draw 4. $62 million for continued construction of the North Shore Connector in Pittsburgh, aka “tunnel to nowhere” – even Gov Rendell opposes it 5. $1. 2 million to convert an abandoned train station that was closed in 1971 into a museum 6. $1. 9 million to collect, photograph, and study difference species of ants in east Africa and the Southwest Indian Ocean islands 7. $59, 845 for a comparative study of the rise of colonial lawsuits in the Spanish Empire 8. $529, 648 to study the effect of local populations on the environment in the Himalayas 9. $357, 710 to repair stonework on a 140-year old abandoned iron furnace in Kentucky 10. $89, 298 for a town in OK to replace a new sidewalk with a newer sidewalk that leads to a ditch Get ready for another top 10 list of wasteful projects from the stimulus. . . TomCoburn & I released Summertime Blues: 100 Stimulus projects that give taxpayers the blues - full report: http: //tinyurl. com/2vemvbr proud of my son Jimmy who was on foxandfriends this am - looking out 4 his buddies & supporting a gr8 organization http: //www. honorvet. org/ coming up live with Imus in the Morning on FoxBusiness at 830 On live with WilliamJBennett in a few minutes On live with WilliamJBennett at 8! spent some time with our wounded soldiers at WalterReedArmy this morning – honored and humbled. http: //twitpic. com/2b1gz8 Wash Post: In Mexican city, cartels silencing media http: //tinyurl. com/2een33f Anyone else miss jaketapper yesterday? Was in Green Valley 4 a town hall. Interesting discussion, great turnout. Now off 2 Casa Grande 2 visit America's bravest Station 501 Timing of National Guard's Deployment to Southwest Border Stirs Confusion, Anger http: //bit. ly/aSTdvp (via foxnews) On my way down to Florence AZ - all things happen, it's pouring in Arizona! http: //yfrog. com/n8hh8j Interview with JohnKingUSA at 4pm/7pm - too bad John couldn't stick around AZ! http: //yfrog. com/9gujmnj Town hall meeting at the new Home Depot disto center in Tolleson - created over 200 jobs for AZ. http: //yfrog. com/c9algjkj Great discussion at the town hall, thanks for the support! On my way 2 Glendale 4 a presser w/ Gov Brewer & Mayor Scruggs on the F35 at Luke Landed in Phoenix. Headed to Mesa for a town hall meeting at the Las Sendas elementry school. Air Force announced today Luke AFB has been selected for the F-35 Lightning II (JSF) read my statement: http: //tinyurl. com/2bd4txn WSJ Four Journalists Kidnapped in Mexico http: //tinyurl. com/382njvs azcentral National Guard to miss Aug. 1 deadline at Arizona border http: //tinyurl. com/3yfupdr - trust but verify On live now with KFYI broomheadshow in Phoenix giving my reax to the court ruling on the Arizona immigration law. my reaction to the court ruling on the Arizona immigration law http: //tinyurl. com/2vs7q4g Coming up live on foxnews with Cavuto in 1 min. On live with the MedvedSHOW in a few minutes Live with Jim Parisi 1030_KVOI in Tucson - listen live http: //kvoi. streamon. fm/ WilliamJBennett perfect Bill. Talk to you next week! WilliamJBennett of course Bill, anytime! Good morning Porkchop995 ! I will tell JonJustice hi for you! When am I coming on the show again? Coming up on JonJustice in Tucson 7: 00 am - listen live http: //players. jbgmedia. com/KQTH/player. html Wanna see how Navy fighter pilots blow off steam? http: //ow. ly/2h5vv Sucks the eyeballs out of your head. . . (via NavyNews) At the foxnews studio in DC getting ready to tape an interview with seanhannity http: //yfrog. com/nflxdj On my way to the SASC hearing on the START treaty - read my opening statement here - http: //tinyurl. com/28d7wtn if u r up in Phoenix tune in now 2 my interview w/ Biz for Breakfast w/ Ken Morgan & Julie Dougherty on KFNN 1510 Financial News Radio Great conversation in Tucson! Now headed to Prescott for the last town hall meeting of the day (3) with senjonkyl cindyhm1 Senjonkyl Carol Kyl & i are heading to Tucson for another town hall meeting at 130. Spending the day traveling around Arizona with senjonkyl - first town hall in Chandler Busy day in Phoenix. On my way to Glendale for an Arrowhead town hall meeting. enthusiastic crowd at the Arizona Home Educators' convention. Now headed to the East Valley Business luncheon in Gilbert. Just landed in Phoenix - headed to the AZ Home Educators' Convention. Honored to have a 100% rating from club4growth & receive the Defender of Economic Freedom award http: //tinyurl. com/2ceme2g Interesting read by Fred Barnes weeklystandard in today's WSJ http: //tinyurl. com/34raek4 Wash Post: Ciudad Juarez car bomb shows new sophistication in Mexican drug cartels' tactics http: //tinyurl. com/32fxkwa Press conference w/ JoeLieberman & first responders to intro the First Responders Protection Act of 2010 http: //yfrog. com/83qbbxj azcentral State tells employees health insurance will rocket http: //tinyurl. com/29btglq - repeal and replace coming up live on 1030_KVOI Wake Up Tucson Meeting with the British Prime Minister, David Cameron this afternoon while he is visiting DC. Great to be in Tucson - looking forward to tonight. AZ Daily Star: July migrant deaths could set record http: //tinyurl. com/2dzufos - and the border is more secure? ? really? ? op-ed: http: //tinyurl. com/33puxx5 Read my joint op-ed w/ JeffFlake in the azcentral on The Debt Buy-Down Act of 2010 - a bill to help reduce the massive federal debt SASC Hearing on the new START Treaty to evaluate the ability to sustain the nuclear weapons stockpile Speaking to the 15th Anniversary ceremony of the establishment of dip relations between Vietnam & the US. w/ Pres Clinton & Sen Kerry On live with the John C. Scott show on KJLL 1330 am in Tucson. Watch my interview with gretawire on foxnews tonight at 7/10 - discussing immigration bordersecurity & my recent trip to Afghanistan Interview with gretawire from the Russell Rotunda http: //yfrog. com/5m246wj headed to the Russell Rotunda for another interview with gretawire PhoenixSuns making some exciting changes to the team, but we are still going to miss Amar’e! Great news! MCAS Yuma sited for unmanned plane unit http: //www. yumasun. com/news/vmu-62322-squadron-detachment. html At the Dbacks game with Cindy. Go Dbacks! ! Stopped by Tempe Fire House 2 & now headed to the Tempe Transpo Center for another town hall meeting http: //yfrog. com/jnxp7bj Headed to Ahwatukee for a town hall meeting at 11 am. In the East Valley tonight at the East Valley Bible Church with Pastor Tom Shrader Met w/ Def Min Barak, CoS Ashkenazi, & amp; Dep PM Meridor in Israel today - good meetings http: //tinyurl. com/36brs http: //twitpic. com/238hlf coming up live on JonJustice from Israel at 805 - dicussing my trip to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Israel Met w/ Palestinian PM Fayyad - I believe he is dedicated to a genuine peace settlement but many obsticles remain http: //twitpic. com/22y4nh Visited Palestinian National Security Forces Operations Camp - very impressive operation. http: //twitpic. com/22y3uf Now in Jerusalem for meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders - these are though times we also held a shura in Kandahar with local officials - good governance is vital http: //twitpic. com/22vnhq JoeLiberman Grahamblog Amb. Eikenberry & amp; Gen. Rodriguez & amp; I were greeted in Kandahar by Afghan soldie http: //twitpic. com/22vmvg briefings/meetings w/ our brave men/women in Kandahar - it's going 2 b long, hard, & amp; tough but we can & amp; wi http: //twitpic. com/22vm6e Met with the Afghanistan Military leadership - they are great fighters http: //twitpic. com/22vgw9 Kandahar Police Checkpoint - Afghanistan Police setting up checkpoints to secure the city with US parterns http: //twitpic. com/22vgmq JoeLieberman Grahamblog & I were humbled to be Gen. Petraeus' first visitors after assuming command in Afghanistan great pic of JoeLieberman Grahamblog & amp; Gen. Petraeus in Afghanistan http: //twitpic. com/22vf8c I'm humbled to be in the presence of such brave men/women on July 4th in Afghanistan! http: //twitpic. com/22f3us was honred to speak at a re-enlistment and awards ceremony today in Kabul with Gen. Petraeus - very inspiring! http: //twitpic. com/22f247 arrived in Kabul and was greeted by Gen. Petraeus and Amb. Eikenberry http: //twitpic. com/22cb27 talking to JakeTapper on ThisWeek later today from Afghanistan Happy 4th of July - headed to Afghanistan to spend the holiday with our brave men/women! JoeLieberman Grahamblog & amp; I with VP and Dr. Biden in Baghdad http: //twitpic. com/224z3p JoeLieberman Grahamblog greeted VP Biden in Baghdad - good conversation about the political situation in Iraq http: //twitpic. com/224ym7 Another great day in Iraq - met w/ PM Maliki, Dr Allawi, Def Min Qadar, Dr Zebari & amp; DPM Issawi - great success http: //twitpic. com/224xsi got a ride from the Arizona NationalGuard helo in Baghdad - we are proud & amp; grateful for their brave service! http: //twitpic. com/21u180 Gen Odierno & amp; Amb Hill are doing a great job here in Iraq along with our brave men/women serving http: //twitpic. com/21tre1 JoeLieberman Grahamblog & amp; I are in Baghdad again-stopped by downtown bakery-Amazing progress all over the ci http: //twitpic. com/21tq5t getting ready to leave for the Middle East w/ JoeLieberman and Grahamblog - I will keep you posted on our trip along the way JohnKingUSA allows your voice to be heard - from demonstrators in Tehran to sn00ki on tanning bed taxes The Hill: CBO says debt will reach 62 percent of GDP by year's end http: //tinyurl. com/24yvnrk headed 2 the floor 2 speak on Gen Petraeus nomination 2 b commanding Gen in Afghanistan watch live http: //www. c-span. org/Watch/C-SPAN2. aspx http: //tinyurl. com/34x5bwl Google chooses doing business in China over human rights – hypocrisy At SASC hrg Gen Petraeus stated that no military leaders recommended the inclusion of the July 2011 withdrawal date in Afghan strategy WSJ: Killing Escalates Mexico Drug War http: //bit. ly/9652ZI Secure the border. USA Today: Lawmakers Fund Charities with Earmarks http: //bit. ly/9KoV97 It is disgraceful and should be stopped. First time on the new meetthepress set - looks great! ! http: //yfrog. com/msi54pj On meetthepress with davidgregory talking about Afghanistan and Gen Petraues Must read editorial by Leon Wieseltier on Iran in today's Washington Post: http: //tinyurl. com/39odur2 coming up live on KTAR with Bruce St. James 9: 35 am. intro'd legislation 2 repeal Jones Act; a 1920s law that hurts free trade & favors labor unions over consumers - http: //tinyurl. com/27vrz5z Must Read in the Wash Post by Dr. Henry Kissinger http: //www. washingtonpost. com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/23/AR2010062302193_pf. html On set with Imus in the Morning http: //yfrog. com/j9cjuj On my way 2 Bethesda Naval Medical Center 4 an interview w/ Imus who is broadcasting live from the Natl Intrepid Center of Excellence 830 Live on GMA with GStephanopoulos at 7 am discussing Afghanistan and General Petraeus The three amigos together again. . . http: //yfrog. com/74ifjpj Thank you, General McChrystal, for your brave service and sacrifice in the defense of our nation. Applaud Pres decision to ask Gen Petraeus to serve again in defense of our nation - no one more qualified to achieve success in Afghanistan Heading to the Senate gallery for a press conf w SenJohnMcCain & GrahamBlog on Afghanistan (via JoeLieberman) on live now with fredthompson coming up live on www. 1041thetruth. com. with JonJustice at 7: 35 KVOA (Tucson) : Drug cartels threaten Nogales Police Deptartment http: //tinyurl. com/3yczq8g SenJonKyl & I are on the record 2night w/ gretawire at 10pm discussing Afghanistan & bordersecurity http: //yfrog. com/28fugj In case u missed my remarks w/ SenJonKyl on the floor of the Senate today discussing border security watch here: http: //tinyurl. com/2ay9qgk In NYC today. Meeting with my old friend Dr. Henry Kissinger - the smartest man I know. Great tour on the border w/ SenJonKyl in Douglas by the BorderPatrol - tough job done well! http: //yfrog. com/j9ivxj US/Mexico border in Douglas. http: //yfrog. com/2du1kj Starting the border tour with SenJonKyl in Douglas. SenJonKyl and I are headed to Douglas for a border tour and townhall meeting. AmericanLegion Convention - Its always an honor to spend time with my fellow veterans. http: //yfrog. com/3d5kzfj Headed to Glendale to address the AmericanLegion Convention at 9 am. Coming up in-studio KFYI broomheadshow - listen live if you are in Phoenix! ! Wrapping up a town hall meeting at Cox Communications - will be on KTAR with Mac & Gaydos at 3: 35 pm. Giving an update to the West Valley Business luncheon in Litchfield Park today. Landed in Arizona - headed to McMillan Group in Phoenix for a town hall meeting. Thank you GovWaste for supporting our ( JeffFlake ) Debt Buy-Down Act of 2010 http: //tinyurl. com/35goosg Must Reads: drug cartel violence continues to worsen in Mexico - http: //tinyurl. com/22tmxm7 & http: //tinyurl. com/2b3dxh6 I'm glad General Petraeus is ok! Headed to a Senate Armed Services hearing w/ General Petraeus & Under Sec of Defense Michele Flournoy on the war in Afghanistan In memory of my friend Mike Christian – Happy Flag Day! http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v = a_2ktwwsij0 ASU baseball beats Arkansas to return to College World Series - Go SunDevils! http: //tinyurl. com/22nxu74 Another townhall today in Queen Creek at the Council Chambers. Appreciate Mayor Gail Barney 4 hosting! ! http: //yfrog. com/4v405hj Packed house at my town hall meeting in Fountain Hills today - thanks for the spirited discussion! ! http: //yfrog. com/0tv6ssj Speaking at the AZ VFW State Covention in Mesa this morning. Thank you to all the men and women for your brave service and sacrifice! ! Because of the profoundly interconnected reality of today’s world, we need to relate to the challenges we face (cont) http: //tl. gd/1r6b17 For Neda: http: //bit. ly/96lIqw (via weeklystandard) Today is the year anniversary of the Green Revolution in Iran . We must continue to stand up for them! ! Headed to my town hall meeting in Yuma! Interview with KYMA - will air tonight at 5 pm. http: //yfrog. com/jkre5qj Headed to the Armed Forces Park to receive the Yuma Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise award. In Yuma today, having lunch at Chretin's my favorite restaurant! Senator John McCain with News/Talk 92. 3 KTAR’s Bruce St. James RIGHT NOW. Listen LIVE at www. ktar. com. (via KTAR923) In-studio with KTAR Bruce St. James for the full hour. http: //yfrog. com/3oxdstj Happy Birthday Gretawire - you are forever young! ! Headed back to Phoenix - first stop, KTAR for an in-studio interview Bruce St. James at 930. U. S. arrests more than 2, 200 in Mexican drug trafficking probe http: //tinyurl. com/288q2yl Shiva Nazar Ahari & Iran’s prisoners of conscience must know they are not alone in their struggle for democracy http: //tinyurl. com/22w3tlb Speaking to the National Endowment for Democracy Conference on Iran http: //www. ned. org/ We must stand of for human rights around the world! Joined by CarlyForCA on CNBC's Kudlow Report, congratulations again Carly! ! Live on CNBC live in 2 mins with Larry Kudlow. Sn00ki u r right, I would never tax your tanning bed! Pres Obama's tax/spend policy is quite The Situation. but I do rec wearing sunscreen! reuters - U. S. debt to rise to $19. 6 trillion by 2015 http: //tinyurl. com/33t6qwy - stop the wasteful earmark spending now! ! Congratulations to the dynamic duo in CA Whitman2010 and CarlyforCA! ! azcentral - Border Patrol seizes $1. 2 million in marijuana http: //tinyurl. com/2c5aj4g AP: 55 Bodies Recovered From Old Silver Mine In Mexico http: //tinyurl. com/25njvyj -another case of the terrible violence south of our border Just finished taping an interview with gretawire - watch tonight at 7pm/10pm. Headed to the Dbacks game - two in a row! Thanks again mittromney for coming to Mesa, AZ! ! http: //yfrog. com/afmojj On my way to Anthem for a townhall meeting at 11 am - followed by another townhall in Carefree at 1: 30 pm. Dbacksinsider finally win one! ! Going to the game tonight - let's make it two in a row! ! In turbulent times, America needs a heavyweight senator. -- Mitt Romney 2day in Mesa, Ariz. , (cont) http: //tl. gd/1m96lo jayfeely great to meet you! Looking forward to another successful season for the Cards! Don't forget, laces out! Sitting down with Arizona News Radio's Jeff Scott, then off to another town hall meeting in Scottsdale. CBO projection saying new hcr bill will cost $115 billion more than original estimate just one of ObamaCare's (cont) http: //tl. gd/1lie6r Rita Cosby's new book Quiet Hero is a great read! http: //www. quiethero. org Headed to Palo Verde nuke plant in AZ - last one built in the US - need more built for clean energy. Live on myfoxphoenix followed by and interview with Martha MacCallum on foxnews http: //yfrog. com/esbi3j Coming up on Fox 10 in Phoenix in a few minutes to discuss bordersecurity. Another great visit to the Lake Havasu City Fire Station 2 - America's Bravest! http: //yfrog. com/juyvvj Thank you American Legion Riders for escorting me through Lake Havasu City! ! http: //yfrog. com/emay1j Honored to receive the Spirit of Enterprise award from the Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce Just arrived in Lake Havasu after a spirited town hall in Parker. Headed to the Chamber. Great town hall in Clifton, now off to Parker for another town hall meeting! Headed to Clifton, AZ for a town hall meeting at the Greenlee County Courthouse at 10: 15 am. On KFYI FamousOneRadio w/ Barry Young Michele Larson for the whole hour. Discussing my visit yesterday w/ ADM Winnefeld to the border AB John McCain joins the show at 7: 30. He will be with us for an hour on 550 KFYI (via FamousOneRadio) Coming up live on 104. 1 The Truth with jonjustice. Coming up live on AZ 3 TV in Phoenix! On foxnews with seanhannity at 6: 30/9: 30 discussing my trip to the border with noradnorthcom ADM Winnefeld & Israel Headed back to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base http: //yfrog. com/5stdquj Nogales/Mexico border from the air http: //yfrog. com/cbvmjwj And thanks to ADM Winnefeld noradnorthcom for coming to AZ to tour the border. http: //yfrog. com/50vqykj Appreciate all the hard work the men and women in our border patrol are doing to help secure the border! http: //yfrog. com/0jp5frj US/Mexico border outside of Nogales in the Tucson sector from the air http: //yfrog. com/j6545qpj Great visit with our border patrol at the Papago Forward Operating Base in the Tucson sector Transpo to FOB Papago http: //yfrog. com/3uycrij Headed to Papago forward operating base on the AZ/Mexico border with ADM Winnefeld noradnorthcom Arrived in Tucson w/ ADM Winnefeld, Commander of NORAD & NORTHCOM to tour our SW border. On live with Brian Kilmeade's new radio show - Brian and friends! Honored to be escorted by the American Legion Riders to Post 3 in Flagstaff after a beautiful ceremony. http: //yfrog. com/7brgoj Commemorating Memorial Day at the Flagstaff Citizens Cemetery. Honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and risked everything to defend her. Honoring fellow vets who lived, fought & died 4 the safety & future of a great & good nation, God Bless http: //yfrog. com/2c3s5fj Prescott Memorial Day ceremony. http: //yfrog. com/g4tspj thank you stanrogers for your support! Honored to be escorted by the Prescott/Prescott Valley American Legion Riders! ! http: //yfrog. com/1s3zoj ASU baseball wins PAC 10 title - congratulations! ! Headed to Prescott to meet up with the American Legion Riders, then speaking at the Prescott Memorial Day Ceremony! PhoenixSuns played great up until the end! Great season guys! ! At the game, go PhoenixSuns beat LA! ! Going to PhoenixSuns game tonight! the_real_nash says we are going to win and go back to LA. Go Suns! ! Had another great visit with Arizona's bravest at the Casa Grande Fire Station 502. Finished a delicious lunch at El Charro in Tucson. Now on my way to Casa Grande. Me and Bridget at her graduation last night in Phoenix. I'm so proud of her! ! http: //yfrog. com/112shyj Stopped by to see the guys at Fire Station 5 in Tucson. America's Bravest! http: //yfrog. com/3r5fmj bdnovo my town hall meeting is at the Fountain of Life Lutheran Church on S Kolb. Hope you can make it, we just got started! Now headed to my town hall meeting in East Tucson 1100. Stopping by the Rita Ranch Family fun day at Purple Heart Park in Tucson. Happy Memorial Day weekend! ! Driving to Tucson this morning, luckily no flights! MariaDee5 yes, congratulations to Bridget and Jacob! I'm so proud of my daughter Bridget who graduated from high school today. Congratulations Bridget! ! ! Landed in Phoenix. Will be in studio with KTAR Mac & Gaydos at 3 pm. AP: McCain gets rejected troop request back in Senate http: //tinyurl. com/2wgs4hl -important step but our fight to secure our border goes on my bipartisan amendment 2 send 6, 000 Nat'l Guard 2 the border passed in the Senate Armed Services Committee as part of the defense auth bill On KVOI (Tucson) live with Jim Parisi in between votes CNN Poll: 9 outof 10 Americans want to beef up U. S. law enforcement along the border with Mexico - http: //tinyurl. com/3aloza2 Out of touch Senate rejected my amendment to send 6, 000 National Guard to the SW border - I will continue to fight to secure our borders! ! Senate will vote at 10am on my amendment to fund 6, 000 NationalGuard troops to our SW border to increase bordersecurity On KFNN's Business for Breakfast in Phoenix at 6: 07 am - listen live: http: //www. kfnn. com/ListenLive. asp Senate will vote on my amendment to fund 6, 000 National Guard to the SW border tomorrow around 10am - read here: http: //tinyurl. com/39k86qx don't forget to watch the oreillyfactor tonight at 8pm. Bill and I discuss NationalGuard and bordersecurity Just finished taping O'Reilly. Will air tonight at 8. http: //yfrog. com/3vn6qj On live with MedvedSHOW now - listen live! http: //den-a. plr. liquidcompass. net/player/flash/audio_player. php? id = TOWNIR & uid = 165 (flash) speaking on the floor w/ TomCoburn re our amendment 2 force Congress 2 pay 4 supp spending bill-we can't afford any more wasteful spending Honored to receive the 2010 Highway Safety Leader award from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety - http: //www. saferoads. org/ Suns or Lakers --- Best of 3 - whoyagot? (via ESPN_FirstTake) PhoenixSuns all the way! ! PhoenixSuns beat the Lakers 115-106 to tie the series! Suns bench was incredible – stand by for Thursday day night! on KFYI with JimSharpe in 5 mins - listen live http: //www. kfyi. com/mediaplayer/? station = KFYI-AM & action = listenlive & channel_title = Took a break from watching PhoenixSuns game to go on the record with gretawire discussing NationalGuard troop to the SW border. On Obama's plan to send 1, 200 National Guard troops to the border: A weak start http: //bit. ly/dlhx1K (via SenJonKyl) On the record with gretawire now! Go PhoenixSuns! ! Beat LA! ! tune in to gretawire tonight at 10 pm/7pm for my live interview on bordersecurity and deploying NationalGuard to the SW border. SenJonKyl and I released the following statement regarding National Guard to our SW border, read here: http: //tinyurl. com/398m3z9 1, 200 Nat'l Guard is a first step, but it's not enough. I've been calling for the Guard to secure our SW border for years - we need 6, 000! heading to the floor to introduce my amendment to fund 6, 000 Nat'l Guard to SW border watch live http: //www. c-span. org/Watch/C-SPAN2. aspx Obama asks Hill for line-item veto he once opposed http: //tinyurl. com/38onvb4 - proving again It's not where you stand, it's where you sit Now on “Live and Local with Russ Clark” in Yuma, KBLU AM 560 talking about the oil spill, border security, and reducing gov spending On live with Wake Up Tucson 6: 30 am on KVOI-AM 690 “The Voice”– listen live http: //kvoi. streamon. fm/ PhoenixSuns win! Amar'e Stoudemire was the star of the game! The Suns are 8-8 in Game 3 of a best of 5 or best of 7 playoff series when they trail 0-2 (via PhoenixSuns) Game 3 PhoenixSuns v. Lakers. Go Suns! ! on with JonJustice at 7: 30 - 104. 1 The Truth in Tucson- listen live http: //players. jbgmedia. com/KQTH/player. html (flash required) Was honored 2 intro Gen. Conway the No Greater Sacrifice dinner - it's a great cause & encourage you 2 support www. nogreatersacrifice. org on live with Bill Bennett in 5 minutes! Headed to the State Department for lunch with President Calderon. On live with FamousOneRadio KFYI in Phoenix at 8: 20 am Went On The Record with gretawire last night watch the video here: http: //tinyurl. com/3ycosy3 & http: //tinyurl. com/3acb9wr on the record with gretawire tonight at 10 pm/7 pm talking about bordersecurity Addressing the Nixon Center/Richard Nixon Foundation National Policy Conference - read my remarks here: http: //tinyurl. com/37ncns8 SenJonKyl and I sent the following letter to Asst. Sec Posner demanding an apology for his recent remarks re AZ: http: //tinyurl. com/2cj39bg PhoenixSuns v. Lakers just started - go Suns! ! Had a wonderful visit with some kids from Mohave Valley County Junior High. http: //twitpic. com/1opmsq SenJonKyl & I sent a letter 2 the President calling on him 2 immediately send Nat'l Guard 2 our southern border http: //tinyurl. com/2e67yax on live with KTAR923 new host Bruce St. James Had another great town hall meeting in Sun City West this afternoon. Happy Armed Forces Day - thank you to the men and women in our military for your brave service and sacrifice! Finally made it to AZ! Headed to Goodyear this morning for a town hall meeting 10 I'm not making this up. . http: //www. foxnews. com/politics/2010/05/14/transcript-holder-hot-seat-arizona-immigration-law/ trying to get Tucson from Dallas - delayed by weather Another must read: The Big Short by Michael Lewis Wash Post: horrific violence on the border continues: http: //www. washingtonpost. com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/12/AR2010051205034. html I met Neil Armstrong yesterday - one of the great thrills of my life! Must be senator day -- just ran into Senator McCain . . . he is in DC FNC Bureau (via gretawire) good to see you Greta! Taping an interview with seanhannity that will air tonight at 9pm/6pm Must Read - WSJ: Fannie the Unreformable http: //tinyurl. com/265s39r American Taxpayers were ignored again yesterday when the Senate voted down my amendment, 56-43 to end the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac slush fund! Just finished reading Valley of Death by Ted Morgan about the tragedy at Dien Bien Phu that led America into the Vietnam War – great read! Thank you CAGW for supporting our (Sens Shelby & Gregg) Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac amendment http: //tinyurl. com/2eg4fn6. on KMLEnation live talking about the Phoenix Suns! Iranian Govt executes 5 demonstrators. When are we going to start standing up for these brave martyrs? PhoenixSuns sweep the Spurs! ! Looking forward a Michael Wilbon column soon. . . Getting ready to deliver the commencement address at Ohio Wesleyan University. http: //yfrog. com/j91y9j phoenixsuns win again! ! Most amazing 4th Q I've ever seen them play! ! Go Drago! ! American Conservative Union hereby designates Sen. John McCain an ACU Conservative 4 the 111th Congress 1st Session (via ACUConservative) toxic twins (Fannie/Freddie) will cost the taxpayer $126. 9 billion cspan http: //www. c-span. org/Watch/C-SPAN2. aspx on the floor of the Senate discussing my amendment to end the taxpayer conservatorship of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac - watch cspan live honored to receive ACUConservative Ratings Award for the 111th Congress First Session And my amendment I introduced with Sens Shelby & Gregg to end Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac’s government sponsored slush fund… on with my good friend fredthompson talking about my fight against wasteful porkbarrel spending Meeting with Prime Minister Kubilius from Lithuania. http: //yfrog. com/63fjgaj PhoenixSuns won last night! Interview with Kingthings tonight - Larry, congratulations on LKL's 25th anniversary! interview with seanhannity at 4: 05 pm/1: 05 pm On FoxBusiness with Don Imus at 830 - listen live http: //tinyurl. com/24swk5l (flash required) Thanks to the Border Patrol and our U. S Customs/Border Protection Agents for your service! http: //yfrog. com/7dts2ij Just landed in Nogales - spending the afternoon with the Border Patrol touring the border. Met Marine Sgt. Tom Sexton, Navy Cross recipient, 1970. Also visited with the Vietnam Marine recon reunion in Surprise. . . Stopped by the Phoenix VA hospital to meet with some of our brave veterans and the wonderful staff who care for them. In the West Valley today at the VFW Post 1433 at the military family day. Honored to pay tribute to all our veterans. Now headed to ABC 15 for another in studio interview on bordersecurity. Now headed to KFYI for another in studio interview with broomheadshow at 5 pm on bordersecurity On my way to KTAR for an in studio interview with Mac & Gaydos at 4: 05 pm. NemecPhotos thanks for having me at Boeing today! ! Now in Chandler at the Orbital Sciences Corp. They do impressive things and provide lots of jobs in AZ. In AZ. Started off in Mesa at Boeing for a briefing, tour, and town hall on the Apache helicopter. http: //yfrog. com/cbqgfj Had a great visit with the Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al Sabah http: //yfrog. com/iz4lhqj Interview with Max, Shannon, Porkchop995 on KiiM 99. 5 FM in Tucson - listen live: http: //tinyurl. com/38da27l (flash) Presenting an award to Bono tonight - hopefully he won't feel like he's stuck in a moment he can't get out of. . . support the ONECampaign We are all proud of the Phoenix Coyotes. We want this great team to stay in Arizona! Captain Shane Doan get well soon! if you are in Phoenix this morning tune in to Doug & Wolf, KTAR Sport 620 AM 6: 40 am or listen online: http: //tinyurl. com/36425xc (flash) Having breakfast with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce who are in DC today. interview with seanhannity at 9: 00pm/6: 00pm on bordersecurity on live now w/ the Morning Ritual w/ Garret Lewis on KNST 790 AM in Tucson Headed to the Goldman Sachs Hearing 10am ET - watch live on C-SPAN3: http: //bit. ly/2vbiB6 Suns win, D-backs win, big game 7 tonight – go Coyotes! First game 7 since 1999. Phoenix, 1 sports town in America! ! watch live: http: //www. azfamily. com/good-morning-arizona/Watch-Good-Morning-Arizona-LIVE-now-63266637. html (flash player required) on azfamily Good Morning! Arizona w/ Tara Hitchcock 9: 30 am/6: 30 am On azfamily Good Morning! Arizona at 9: 30 am/6: 30 am – Watch live: http: //tinyurl. com/ydtbfnb On CBS' theearlyshow with Harry Smith 7 am discussing bordersecurity & financialreform headed to the Senate floor to speak about border security - watch live: http: //www. c-span. org/Watch/C-SPAN2. aspx Coyotes win and they are coming home to Phoenix for the final game. Go Coyotes! ! In Casa Grande w/ Sheriff Paul Babeu & other law enforcement at a town hall meeting on border security. http: //yfrog. com/167frej Continuing my day in Tucson - headed to meet with veterans at the American Legion Post 66. Great town hall this morning! Now at the Pima County Fair visiting with volunteers! Had a great time in CA yesterday with Whitman2010 MittRomney and JebBush - who all came out to support Meg! http: //yfrog. com/iywvphj Spending the day in Tucson - starting off with a town hall meeting 11 am at the Pima Community College. Had a busy morning in AZ . Now in CA with whitman2010 and will end the night in Tucson. Finally made it to AZ - now speaking to the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Military & Economy Luncheon. going on the record tonight with gretawire 10 pm et/7 pm pt talking about border security Live on Wake Up Tucson! with Chris & Joe on KVOI “The Voice” 1030 AM - listen live http: //kvoi. streamon. fm/ (flash player required) The HSGAC hearing on border security just ended, read & watch my opening statement: http: //tinyurl. com/y7klvb4 or http: //tinyurl. com/y2ca6o8 on KQTH 104. 1 FM (Tucson) w/ JonJustice at 10: 35 am ET/7: 35 am PT - Listen Live: http: //tinyurl. com/yhxzrhr (flash player required) on KFYI with Barry Young and Michele Larson in Phoenix 10: 05 am ET/7: 05 am PT - Listen Live: www. kfyi. com (flash player required) on foxandfriends at 8: 10 to discuss the border security plan senjonkyl and I announced yesterday. on foxnews with Bill O'Reilly tonight discussing the 10-point border security plan SenJonKyl and I announced today. SenJonKyl and I announced our 10-point border security plan - read it here: http: //tinyurl. com/y6jqukp http: //twitpic. com/1gutuy USA Today: Wily Coyotes find way to beat Red Wings after losing Doan http: //tinyurl. com/y4jfrr2 Honored to have Arizona Sheriffs Larry Dever, Cochise County & Paul Babeu, Pinal County in DC for our border security press conference SenJonKyl and I are announcing our 10-point plan to better secure the U. S. -Mexico border in Arizona today at 1130 am et. If you are in AZ-tune in to your local foxnews station 8 am to watch my interview w/ Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday In studio with Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday http: //yfrog. com/j3j4qj I'm encouraged that my colleagues in the Senate agree (85-13) the American tax payer cannot afford a Value Added Tax (VAT) ! ! on my way back to the floor of the U. S. Senate to introduce my amendment expressing my opposition to the Value Added Tax (VAT) on my way to the floor of the Senate to talk tax day - watch live on cspan http: //www. c-span. org/Watch/C-SPAN2. aspx on foxandfriends at 8: 15 AG Holder said today KSM & the 9/11 terrorists may still be tried in NY & it’s not off the table - outrageous! http: //tinyurl. com/y44k3js on live with the MedvedSHOW We must continue the fight against wasteful pork barrel spending! ! http: //yfrog. com/04cp5dj Photos from the CAGW GovWaste Pig Book press conference http: //yfrog. com/g038pyj headed to the 20th anniversary of the GovWaste Citizens Against Government Waste press conference unveiling the 2010 Congressional Pig Book If you are in Yuma this morning turn on KBLU AM 560 for my interview on Live and Local with Russ Clark! on live with my dear friend Fred Thompson - listen live http: //fredthompsonshow. com/ http: //twitpic. com/1f557p Great visit with Marine LCpl Michael Martinez of Prescott, AZ & his mom Bethesda - thank you Mike for your brave service to our country! Great turn out in Winslow - just landed in Page for another town hall meeting at the City Council Chambers 1pm. Headed to Winslow, AZ for a town hall meeting at the City Council Chambers 10. On my way to speak to the employees of Intel in Chandler - an important component of Arizona's economy. senjonkyl and I are meeting with AZ bankers in Phoenix today to discuss many issues - including the housing crisis. I applaud the court decision on Net Neutrality which says no to an FCC power-grab. D-Backs win, Suns & Coyotes in the playoffs, and ASU 1 (baseball) in the nation - What a great sports town! Headed to the D-backs opening day game with Bridget. Thank you AZ and US Chamber for all of your support! ! Speaking to the AZ Chamber of Commerce noon with senjonkyl in Scottsdale. Live, in-studio with Jim Parisi – KVOI AM in Tucson. http: //yfrog. com/7bz5nj Now headed to another live, in-studio interview with John C. Scott AM 1330 in Tucson. Visited Raytheon in Tucson today - making an important contribution to our nation's security and Arizona's economy. Spent the whole hour with Jon Justice on 104. 1 KQTH (Tucson) - thanks for having me in-studio! http: //yfrog. com/7d11qj On live, in-studio with Jon Justice, KQTH 104. 1 (Tucson) 7: 15 am PT On live, in-studio with KGUN 9 in Tucson at 6: 45 am. Had a great visit to Sierra Vista and Ft. Huachuca. Those Army guys/gals have a sense of humor. . . http: //yfrog. com/euoz8j Getting ready to start my town hall meeting in Sierra Vista at VFW Post 9972. http: //yfrog. com/0yte3ij Continuing my day in Sierra Vista - meeting with Mayor Bob Strain, Sheriff Larry Deaver, and a town hall meeting VFW Post 9972 4 pm Just landed in Fort Huachuca Libby Army Airfield. Taking a tour & briefing from MG Custer. http: //yfrog. com/2tm2ej Drill baby drill! Good move - where are Reid and Pelosi on this? On KFYI-AM 550 (Phoenix) Live with Barry Markson (filling in for Barry Young) and Michele Larson. On my way to Channel 3 TV for an interview with Good Morning Arizona at 8: 05 am. Live in-studio on Fox 10 in Phoenix. http: //yfrog. com/9di9jj Getting ready to speak at the Lake Havasu Vietnam Veteran's Day celebration. http: //yfrog. com/j3hohaj Thanks again for your service and the escort! ! http: //yfrog. com/0ix7mlj Honored to be escoreted by the American Legion Riders Post 81 & the Patriot Gaurd Riders in Lake Havasu http: //yfrog. com/jqr43j Pic from my town hall meeting in Springerville. Thanks again American Legion Hall, Post 30! http: //yfrog. com/1a9skj Mary_R_Roberts hope you come out to help celebrate Vietnam Veteran's Day at the London Bridge Beach! Overflow crowd in Lake Havasu City - thank you Mayor Nexsen. Now headed to celebrate Vietnam Veteran's Day at London Bridge Beach. American Heroes Ready and Willing to Serve in Congress http: //fb. me/uXAHhCXj (via SarahPalinUSA) Another great turn out at my town hall meeting in Lake Havasu City! http: //yfrog. com/4z1wmzj Great morning in Springerville now headed to Lake Havasu City for another town hall meeting at the City Council Chambers 1: 30 pm. Just finished a town hall meeting in Springerville, AZ at the local American Legion Post, 30 - very good conversation! Nice to be back at the Arizona Military Museum to celebrate Navy Week in Phoenix! http: //yfrog. com/83unntj Thank you Sarah & Todd for coming to AZ - great reunion! ! Make sure to follow Sarah SarahPalinUSA http: //yfrog. com/9d73qj Another fantastic event! So happy to have Sarah and Todd in Mesa! http: //yfrog. com/i3q6cj Seems like old times with Sarah and Todd. Great crowd, great enthusiasm Thank you Tucson! ! http: //yfrog. com/9fxu7j Cindy and I are happy to have special guests in AZ! ! http: //yfrog. com/jq19kaj Even SenJohnMcCain likes to take twitpics! JKUSA http: //twitpic. com/1awgsa (via JohnKingUSA) If you are in Tucson this morning, turn on The Morning Ritual With Garret Lewis – KNST AM 790 now! Will be on the TODAY Show in 5 mins to discuss the HRC bill and where it stands in the Senate. my amendment was defeated 54-43 - unfortunately for the American people the unsavory sweetheart deals will remain. my amendment 2 remove all sweetheart deals from HRC is next-I will continue 2 fight for the will of the American people & improve this bill Headed to the floor to speak on my amendment to remove all sweetheart deals from the hrc bill. Watch live on C-SPAN2 http: //bit. ly/lKlOn I have an amendment on the floor to remove all sweetheart deals from hcr reconciliation bill – let's see what the Dems do. . . Will be speaking on the floor of the Senate 5: 10 discussing the Health Care Reconciliation bill, watch live: http: //tinyurl. com/yj5tacx on live with Phoenix's KTAR923 Darrell Ankarlo with Austin Hill filling in. Headed to speak to AIPAC’s Annual Policy Conference breakfast. Tune in to foxandfriends around 7: 40 - will continue the discussion on health care reform and reconciliation in the Senate. On with KTAR923 Mac & Gaydos in Phoenix at 6: 35pm/3: 35pm, listen live: http: //tinyurl. com/yzty2ae Listen live to my interview with the John C. Scott Show, KJLL AM 1330 in Tucson http: //www. tucsonsjolt. com/live_stream2. html Headed to the floor of the Senate to deliver remarks on health care reform. Tune in to CSPAN to watch my remarks. On NOW with Barry Young & Michele Larson, 550 AM KFYI-Phoenix. Listen live: www. kfyi. com Will be on the Jon Justice Show, KQTH 104. 1-Tucson 10: 00 am ET/7: 00 am PT. Listen live: http: //tinyurl. com/yhxzrhr my op-ed in today's Wall Street Journal: Iraq's Democracy Takes Shape http: //tinyurl. com/ykd794l In case you missed my interview on GMA this morning with GStephanopoulos on health care, watch here: http: //tinyurl. com/ygfpmuu On cspan at 9am to discuss health care - I will continue to do everything in my power to stop this government takeover of your health care Suns win - beat Portland 93-87. Suns moving up in playoff standings! Way to go Steve, Amar'e, and the team! Another Coyote win in a shootout over Dallas 3-2 for its 9th win in a row! Will be on GMA today at 7 am to discuss health care Coyotes beat Chicago in shootout 5-4. They were down by 2 twice, and still won - fantastic game! I'm saddened to learn of the passing of Stewart Udall, frm congressman and frm Sec of the Interior & a great Arizonan. He will be missed Getting ready to start another town hall meeting in Sun Lakes. Headed to Sun Lakes for another town hall meeting. Back in AZ - headed to Prescott for events. I applaud Gov Brewer, Speaker Adams, Sen Pres Burns & AZ leaders for fighting the gov't takeover of health care! http: //tinyurl. com/yfey57x Tune in to my interview w/ The Terry Gilberg Show on Newstalk 550 KFYI 9: 30/6: 30 - Listen Live & lt; http: //www. kfyi. com/ I will continue 2 fight wasteful earmarks even though members (R’s & D’s) remain addicted 2 them. My amendment 2 ban earmarks lost 26-70 Another sweetheart deal added to the health care reconciliation bill: http: //www. rollcall. com/news/44359-1. html Headed over to the House floor to join my colleagues in the fight for real health care reform. Will be on foxnews w/ Neil Cavuto at 4: 15 pm talking about health care reform BREAKING NEWS: Kucinich will vote with Obama on health care – I’m shocked and surprised, aren't you? Must read WSJ Editorial on earmarks http: //tinyurl. com/yh3vclm joelieberman joined the meeting with General Petraeus. http: //yfrog. com/5tbunej http: //yfrog. com/b9rxlyj Meeting with Gen. Petraeus before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing re CENTCOM & SOCOM interview with Don Imus on Fox News Business at 8: 30 joelieberman and I discussed the state of US/Israeli relations on the floor of the US Senate. Watch here http: //tinyurl. com/yj223ss Great column by Samuelson in the Wash Post today on health care: http: //tinyurl. com/yjj9myc headed to the floor to continue the discussion of banning all earmarks - watch live on C-SPAN http: //www. c-span. org/Watch/C-SPAN2. aspx Headed to the Senate Armed Services hearing on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter http: //tinyurl. com/ykereu9 on my way to the floor to talk about health care reform & earmark reform I applaud GOPLeader for calling for a full moratorium on all earmarks in the House http: //tinyurl. com/ylg52cq House ban on for-profit earmarks is a step in the right direction - next step must be to ban ALL earmarks http: //tinyurl. com/yzq28gc Watch Senator Byrd on the floor of the Senate in 2001 objecting 2 the use of reconciliation 2 pass health care http: //tinyurl. com/yl252v5 Honored to receive the 2010 Annual Leadership Award last night from the Cuban American National Council (CNC) hosting a tele-town hall with Senator Kyl on health care with Arizonans welcome broomheadshow to twitter! Headed to a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on U. S. European, African and Joint Forces Command - with ADM Stavridis & General Ward Roll Call: Majority Eyes Earmark Ban - it's about time. . . http: //tinyurl. com/ygbvwnh U of A v. USC basketball game went double overtime - great game, Cats won! ! ! Headed to the U of A v. USC bball game with Cindy and scottbrownMA just interviewed Senator McCain. . . does he think the health care bill will pass? tune in to OTR at 10pm to find out (via gretawire) thx Greta If you are in Phoenix turn on KFYI 550 to listen to me and scottbrownMA on w/ Mike Broomhead. scottbrownMA and I just finished taping Politics Unplugged with Frank Camacho on AZ3 - watch Sunday 530 pm. http: //yfrog. com/065ivsj Great to work w/ such outstanding members of the Health Comm. Stay tuned for more to come. Worked w/ Sens Hatch, Enzi & Harkin agreement on diet supp bill-removes govt intervention & provides more transparency I’m honored to receive the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) 2009 “Taxpayers' Friend Award” http: //tinyurl. com/yh2y8ez Proud to co-sponsor ScottBrownMA first legislative effort re: payroll tax cut reppaulryan editorial in the WSJ is a must read! If you are in Tucson this morning tune in to the Jim Parisi Show, KVOI 1030 AM 9: 45 to listen to my interview with Sen Brown The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in McDonald v. City of Chicago – The Court should continue 2 protect our Second Amendment rights! if you are in Phoenix this morning turn on KMLE Country to listen to my interview with Tim & Willy! if you missed my interview on meetthepress yesterday watch here: http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v = zjZSaupffC4 On my way to tape NBC's meetthe press with davidgregory. interview with foxandfriends at 8: 15 to discuss yesterday's health care summit On Good Morning America with GStephanopoulos from DC 7 am. On hannityshow at 9 to discuss the health care meeting at the WH today. on my way to the health care summit at the White House - let's start over Mr. President. At the Republican Leader's request - I'm ready to sit down to do what's right for the American people and START OVER on health care reform! brahmresnik I was in Payson for a town hall meeting on Saturday and recommend you talk to Mayor Kenny Evans – he is a great leader! Attending a Senate Armed Services briefing on Afghanistan. Payson, AZ now holds the record for my longest town hall meeting - 2: 32 mins! Spending the day in Payson - meeting w/ local elected officials & hosting a town hall meeting - thank you Mayor Evans! In-studio with senjonkyl on KJLL AM 1330 with John C. Scott in Tucson. Porkchop995 thanks Porkchop! Spending the day with senjonkyl in Tucson. http: //yfrog. com/1ydvgyj Taping Sunday Square Off with brahmresnik - will air on Sunday. http: //yfrog. com/1ydqilj yumasun ha, thank you! And next time I will bring the doughnuts! ! On live w/ KTAR Ankarlo Mornings w/ John Hook - my old POW buddies Col. Bud Day & Ordon Swindle r w/ me http: //yfrog. com/4ewp0gj On live now with Greta Van Susteren on Fox News! http: //yfrog. com/33d23bj Live in-studio with KYMA - NBC in 2 mins. CarmeloWalsh I'm sorry I missed you, thank you for your service! Met with the brave men & women in the VMA-311 Tomcats - same squadron my hero Ted Williams was a member http: //yfrog. com/2ezaoj Taking a tour of the Yuma Proving Ground http: //yfrog. com/4a9uuqj One of the most beautiful views on earth! Headed to Yuma! http: //yfrog. com/35raumj Headed to Yuma this morning - but if you are already in Yuma tune in to KBLU AM 560 for my interview with Russ Clark 7: 30. ttolmachoff it was great to meet you too! MikeOL63 Yes, I was actually at an NAU football game last fall and would love to come to campus next time i'm in Flag. LRVladimir I hope you will seriously consider joining the USAF - study hard! jaketapper $9 billion and 16 years for Yucca, so how long will this one take? ? Stopped by the American Legion Post 3 in Flagstaff to meet with some Veterans! http: //yfrog. com/3l6p9j Stimulus anniversary highlights: $4, 200-$5, 500 Tax Credit For Purchasing Golf Carts http: //bit. ly/9QmGra tcot sgp (via Senate_GOPs) MikeOL63 I will be at the Chamber of Commerce and meeting with the Arizona Daily Sun editorial board. Pulling into Sedona for a meeting with local suppoters then off to Flagstaff. http: //yfrog. com/1e58667591j KPHO5pmProducer but will be back in Phoenix on Thursday for a town hall meeting 10! Ran into johnjayandrich in the hall - can't wait to come back on the show guys! http: //yfrog. com/37rrwrj Headed to Sedona and Flagstaff for the day. Listen Live to KFYI http: //www. kfyi. com/mediaplayer/? station = KFYIAM & action = listenlive & channel_title = & gt; http: //yfrog. com/1ebxbej In-studio with Barry Young and Michele Larson on KFYI 550 AM in Phoenix at 800 am. Ryansmithaz it was great to meet you Ryan! ! Thanks for your support! ! http: //yfrog. com/auxcqzj banjoray thanks Ray, I appreciate your support! Had a busy morning in Phoenix today and I'm now is Graham County for a full day of events! ! Live on Fox & Friends in 2 mins! http: //yfrog. com/3lvr9rj AZFoothillsMag On Thursday at 10am in Phoenix at the American Legion Post 1 364 N. 7th Ave. btwarren13 Thank you for your support. I'll send you a new one : ) Great town hall meeting at the Paradise Valley Community College - spirited discussion on important issues. Speaking at the grand opening of the Mesa United Way Helen's Hope Chest - helping local foster children and their families. And don't forget to listen to the Republican Radio Address by Lindsey Graham. Good to be back in AZ. If you are in Phoenix today come to my town hall meeting - 2 pm the Paradise Valley Community College. I'm not making this up. . . Biden says Iraq could be one of the great achievements of the Obama Administration videos coming out of Iran today showing demonstrators being beat in the streets – outrageous! joined by Sens Lieberman, Kyl, Bayh in introducing the Iran Sanctions Act - stand up for human rights! http: //yfrog. com/4impryj joelieberman & I are holding a press conference announcing legislation on human rights, Iran -great Wash Post Ed http: //tinyurl. com/yjks83a Good morning! If you are up early in Phoenix turn on ABC 15 at 6: 40 for my interview. On hannityshow tonight at 9 pm by phone because I'm snowed in here in DC. Afghanistan’s Pres Karzai delivered remarks - now on a panel discussion re future of Afghanistan w/ reps from US, Afgh, Pak, UK, & Finland Last day of the Munich Security Conference . . . In Germany at the Munich Security Conference - engaging with our allies on the situation in Afghanistan. I was on the radio with my good friend Bill Bennett this morning: listen to my interview here http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v = dKNtwSAMV_I While the census is very important to AZ, we shouldn’t be wasting $2. 5 million taxpayer dollars to compete with ads for Doritos! press conference calling for a moratorium on earmark spending w/ sens DeMint, Coburn, Graham, & LeMieux-we must stop wasteful spending! The nation's two most prominent veterans groups (VFW & American Legion) oppose repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell: http: //tinyurl. com/ykl9xsq intro'd legislation & held a press conference w/ athletes 2 improve FDA's regulation 2 ensure dietary supplements sold are safe & effective On my way to LA - Cindy is being honored by USC for her many accomplishments. I'm very proud of her! 2011 Budget released - record $1. 6 trillion deficit this year - another act of generational theft If you are in Phoenix this morning, tune in to my in-studio interview with KTAR's Doug & Wolf 810 Back in Phoenix today. Headed to a father/daughter brunch with Bridget - I'm so proud of her. Warner announces retirement - thanks for the memories Kurt! JoeLieberman I agree Joe! I'm encouraged we passed the Iran Sanctions Act. Now let’s pass my amendment to include human rights sanctions Finally, the 9/11 terrorist trial will NOT be held in NYC! Try them in Military commissions at GITMO On live with Mike Broomhead on KFYI 550 AM in Phoenix TODAY 4: 35 pm coming up live on KFYI with Barry Young & Michele Larson - If you are in Phoenix this morning tune in 8: 10 am. If you are in Tucson this morning tune in to 104. 1 The Truth KQTH in 5 minutes to listen live to my interview with Jon Justice! I agree with the Mayor. . . the trials of terrorists should be held in military courts at GITMO. Great news Mayor Bloomberg believes the KSM trial should NOT be held in NYC! On CBS' Early Show live in 5 mins - reaction to the President's State of the Union address. On Live with Larry King at 10: 10 pm in AZ and 12: 10 in DC. On live with Sean Hannity now! Great news the Cubs are staying in Mesa! Cubs fans, come to AZ this spring! If you are in Phoenix turn on 92. 3 KTAR, for my interview with Darrell Ankarlo “Ankarlo Mornings JoeLieberman warm welcome to my dear friend Joe to twitter! Walking over to the Capitol for an press conference with Bayh - we are announcing a freeze and cuts on spending. Another broken Obama campaign promise: http: //tinyurl. com/yb2ooq9 On ABC's GMA this morning with George at 7: 00 am. I plan on opposing Chairman Ben Bernanke’s confirmation for a new term as Federal Reserve Chairman On my way to CBS to tape an interview on Face the Nation with Bob Schieffer. Great morning in Phoenix - always enjoy spending time with Jon Kyl & Jeff Flake. Back in Phoenix today. . . Support Life! Join the Virtual March for Life at http: //www. VirtualMarchForLife. com! Live on Fox News Business with Imus If you are up watch my interview on CBS' Early Show at 7 am. Watch hannityshow tonight at 9 pm! just got a call from Scott Brown and I congratulated him on a tremendous victory! just spoke to Curt Schilling - he is doing a great job in MA but we miss him in AZ! ! In downtown Phoenix this morning serving as the starter for the Arizona Rock N Roll Marathon & half marathon. Good luck! ! another great town hall meeting in Sun City this afternoon. Now watching the Cards/Saints game - go Cards! ! Great crowd in Green Valley! ! http: //yfrog. com/1y3lbmj About to start a health care town hall meeting I'm holding in Green Valley, AZ. Let's all support Google's efforts to fight censorship of the internet by the Chinese Government. In-studio with KTVK - Channel 3 in Phoenix at 730 am. On KTAR with Mac & Gaydos at 4: 30 pm. Federal deficit hits all-time December high - http: //www. politico. com/news/stories/0110/31479. html On live with Barry Young and Michele Larson on KFYI in Phoenix. On my way to tape an interview with Greta Van Susteren on my recent trip to the middle east. Good to be back in Arizona. Doing a town hall meeting at Leisure World this afternoon. I’m honored & humbled to have received the Republic of Georgia's highest award - National Hero Award - my remarks http: //tinyurl. com/yf8vpz4 good morning, I will be on the TODAY show w/ Matt Lauer 7 am - discussing my recent trip to the middle east, including Afghanistan & Iraq on cnn's state of the union with Joe Lieberman this morning at 9 from Jerusalem went to the mountains above Beirut yesterday to meet with Walid Jumblatt - the leader of the Druze - fascinating experience. The Harris Poll on Jan 7, 2010: John McCain Seen as Most Influential Republican and as Leading Voice of the Party Spent the day in Khandahar with troops and Gen McChrystal. There is progress against the Taliban - but we need to keep up the fight! Another great day in Afghanistan. Tough challenges ahead, but I'm confident we can suceed. Over 1. 7 million followers! ! Thanks everyone - keep tweeting! Great day in Iraq w/ Gen Odierno & the troops - they are doing a great job! Meetings / PM Maliki, President Talibani & other Iraqi leaders. $400 billion for Fannie and Freddie; billions more for GMAC - outrageous! We can't keep doing this to future generations. Went to see Coyotes beat Vancouver in shoot out last night - they are playing great hockey! Suns take on the Celtics tonight. . . Went to the Suns game last night in Phoenix - they beat the Lakers - Suns played a great game! Thanks Bill I appreciate the compliment http: //news. bostonherald. com/news/opinion/op_ed/view. bg? articleid = 1221304 Violence in Iran continues. . . Where is the Administration? We must stand up for the Iranian people. I saw the video of the captured American Soldier in Afghanistan - I know our military is doing everything possible to bring him home safe. If you are up early in Phoenix, turn on KFYI or KTAR to hear my reaction on the passing of the Dem's health care bill. Coyotes win again - this team is worth going out to see and deserve Arizona's support. Dem's health care bill passes - an unsavory Chicago-style exercise in sausage making. But its not over, we'll keep up the fight. On Fox & Friends now talking about health care! WSJ/ABC News Poll: http: //tinyurl. com/yjmf3d9 I'm the 6th most respected person of the decade. Full disclosure - the 9th least respected. in a bill that is 2, 733 pages long - I guarantee there are lots more smarmy sweetheart deals to come. . . we just haven’t found them all yet. Florida Flim Flam: A deal to grandfather Medicare advantage enrollees in Florida – apprx $5 Billion. The Price Was Right! Louisiana Purchase: $300 Million in Medicaid funding for Louisiana – which is more than we paid for it the first time! Cornhusker Kickback: The Federal Government will now fund Nebraska's new Medicaid recipients forever. . . yes folks, forever! ! $100 Million for a Health Care Facility a Public Research University - it's probably in Connecticut. . . Unsavory sweetheart deals in the Democrats health care reform bill… Coming up live on ABC's Good Morning America 7: 05 am. on GMA with GStephanopoulos tomorrow morning at 7am to talk health care. On Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace tomorrow morning - tune in if you are awake! Should be interesting. I applaud the USPS for cancelling the commemorative engraved stamp folders program for Senators! http: //tinyurl. com/ygjdh88 Congrats to the Coyotes Captian Shane Doan who will play his 1000th game tonight – the Coyotes are playing great! Good luck! ! ! http: //twitpic. com/tskd2 - Postal Service owes taxpayers $10 billion http: //tinyurl. com/yl6wuox but sends personalized engraved albums of co interesting article in the Washington Post: http: //tinyurl. com/yce2zw3 Arizona health care tele-town hall with Jon Kyl at 6: 30 pm. On my way to the Heritage Foundation to give remarks on Afghanistan. If you are in Phoenix this morning, tune into KFYI AM 550 now - i'm on with Barry Young and Michele Larson Joe Lieberman – standing up for his principles on health care is being viciously attacked by the liberal left. . . what a disgrace! $300, 000 to map the California seafloor…enough said $3. 4 M for a Rural Bus Program in Hawaii - Apparently $1. 9M in funding w/in FY09 Omnibus was not enough, another $3. 4M must be required? $292, 200 4 elimination of slum & blight in Scranton, PA – I think the cast from the Office introduced. . . rainnwilson was this you? $2. 7 million to support surgical operations in outer space at the University of Nebraska - yes you read correctly, surgery in outer space I'd like to highlight a few outrageous projects. . . Senate is in session taking up yet another wasteful spending bill: 1, 350 pages; spends $450 billion, & 4, 752 earmarks totaling $3. 7 billion Stimulus Stinker of the Day: $500, 000 to ASU to study the genetic makeup of ants to determine distinctive roles within the ant colony WSJ: Thousands Flee Iran As Noose Tightens http: //tinyurl. com/yav52po - we must continue to stand up for freedom and human rights Stimulus Stinker of the Day (SSOTD) : 4 $5. 9 million for Digital TV advertising agency - created 3 jobs! ! Porkchop995 talk to you in a few minutes Pork Chop Stimulus Stinker of the Day: $5 million to convert a struggling shopping mall in Oak Ridge, TN into one of the “greenest malls” in the area on LIVE with John C. Scott KJLL AM 1130 in Tucson. RickSanchezCNN I was pleased with the Gen affirming Gates' statement about winning in Afghanistan Interesting story in USA Today: TARP report: Good for Wall Street, not Main Street http: //tinyurl. com/y898drx According 2 CBO drug importation legislation is estimated 2 save the federal gov $19. 4billion & Americans $100billion over the next decade headed 2 the floor 2 speak in support of prescription drug importation–Americans deserve cheaper, safe, imported prescription drugs Stimulus Stinker of the Day (SSOTD) : 2 $133 million to renovate a federal office building in Portland, OR and make it more energy efficient Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony – the tree is a Blue Spruce from N. Arizona http: //tinyurl. com/yj3uhee Stimulus Stinker of the Day: 1 $4. 7M to Lockheed Martin to develop supersonic corporate jet travel Starting today I will tweet the “Stimulus Stinker of the Day” (SSOTD) for the next 100 days. . . Today announced - w/ Dr. Coburn - a report highlighting wasteful spending in the Stimulus http: //tinyurl. com/ydelr7f Armed Services hearing with Gen McChrystal and Amb Eikenberry regarding Afghanistan. Thousands of students protested in Iran yesterday – http: //tinyurl. com/yg3q5hu - stand up for freedom & human rights around the world National Pearl Harbor Day. . . a day for remembrance. If you are ever in Hawaii I hope you to visit the USS Arizona. Lfitzgerald11 I'm so proud of you and the whole team - best game of the season by far – Cards are definitely coming on at the right time! Visited our wounded warriors yesterday at Bethesda Naval Hospital – including Cpl. Sweeney from Glendale, AZ. They are the best of America! now on my way back to the Senate to continue the health care debate on the floor. meetthepress good discussion on Meet the Press this morning with David Gregory-in case you missed it watch the video Vigorous debate on the floor of the US Senate on health care – I think most Americans agree with us that this bill is wrong for America. nice piece by Janet Hook about my return to the Senate: http: //tinyurl. com/yb7mtsx Headed to the floor to continue the fight for 330, 000 AZ seniors & over 11 million Americans who benefit from preserve Medicare Advantage. Live on Imus in The Morning talking unemployment numbers and Afghanistan. . . http: //live. foxbusiness. com/fblive Unfortunately we lost the first round in our effort to stop cuts in Medicare, but we have just begun to fight! AARP –who lobbied against our effort to stop $500B cuts in Medicare received $18 million in the stimulus package! http: //tinyurl. com/ykoesab I call on seniors to cut up their AARP cards and send them back to them! and in case you missed my op-ed in USA Today explaining my amendment. . . http: //tinyurl. com/ykoqh3y vote on my amendment to save Medicare for seniors is coming up at 2: 45 pm. . . keep you posted. honored to have support for my amendment from The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste! http: //tinyurl. com/yfc97rl watch the video from my speech on the floor of the U. S. Senate: http: //mccain. senate. gov/public/ I will continue the fight 2 prevent cuts 2 Medicare & senior’s access 2 quality care - a price American’s should not be asked to pay finished up my portion of SASC hearing on Afgh w/ SECY’S Gates/Clinton/ADM Mullen -now back 2 the floor 2 continue the debate on health care Busy morning, wrapped up my interview with CNN, channel 3 in Phoenix, and Fox & Friends at 8 am. Good morning! Will be on NBC, ABC, and CBS at 7 am regarding the President's decision on Afghanistan. Continue debate on my amendment to stop Medicare cuts – I encourage every senior to contact their Senators & AARP. I will be introducing the 1st amendment to the health care bill - to protect Medicare 4 seniors - today 430 on the floor of the US Senate Great ASU v. U of A football game on Saturday! Kyle Williams made a mistake but we are all very proud of him! ! Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Big week coming up - Afghanistan & the Health Care debate WSJ: Saab faces scrapheap as sale fails - aren't you glad we bailed GM out? Porkchop995 thanks Pork Chop - Happy Thanksgiving! WSJ: 1 in 4 borrowers under water - AZ 48%. Wall Street profits record highs. . . what a disgrace. On my way 2 Tucson- everyone already in Tucson listen 2 my radio interviews w/ Jon Justice 104. 1 FM & Max, Shannon & Pork Chop FM 99. 5 745 Busy day in Phoenix - looking forward to my health care town hall meeting this afternoon at the North Phoenix Baptist Church 5: 00 pm. If you are in Phoenix turn on KFYI 9: 08 am - I will live in-studio with Barry Young. Lfitzgerald11 Good luck in St. Louis tomorrow - great pic of you and your son. heading down to the floor to vote. . . getting ready to vote on the health care reform bill at 8pm. D’s have the votes but the fight has just begun. Great trip Halifax with Sen Mark Udall and Sen Shaheen. The Canadians are great friends and allies! http: //yfrog. com/4e57475197j In Halifax, Nova Scotia for a international security forum and about to sit down for and interview with CTV. Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets last night, 111-105! Congrats to the Suns who now hold the record in the league 10-2! ! Goldman Sachs: $500 Million for small business assistance & $16. 71 Billion for bonuses – wow, thank you sirs. . . http: //tinyurl. com/ya6ejce ABC News: Jobs 'Saved or Created' in Congressional Districts That Don't Exist http: //tinyurl. com/ykta6vb AP: GM reports $1. 2B loss, says it shows progress http: //tinyurl. com/yzqadfp - I’m not making this up… On my way to the Phoenix International Raceway to watch the NASCAR Race and serve as the Grand Marshal! starting my town hall meeting in Kingman, AZ the Mohave County Administration Building On my way to Kingman, AZ for another full day! Town hall meeting noon at the Mohave County Admin Bldg. AP: Federal deficit hits record $176. 4 billion for October as revenues plunge, spending remains high Just heard the news– John O'Connor, beloved husband of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, passed away. John was a great Arizonan & will be missed Just landed in Phoenix – headed to Yuma for a full day of meetings & events – ending up Kofa High School for a town hall meeting 5: 30 pm Happy Veterans Day to all of our brave men and women and to their families. You are the best of America! ! On my way to Ft. Hood to attend the memorial service in honor of our brave young Americans. Lfitzgerald11 Larry, great job and glad your family was there to witness! Sweet revenge for 2006! Speaking 2 the John's Hopkins Univ SAIS commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall http: //yfrog. com/051i8qj 20 years ago today, the Berlin Wall fell, Germany was United, Europe was transformed, and history was made. On the 20th anniv of the fall of the Berlin Wall, my op-ed in FT: Human rights are the highest form of realism http: //tinyurl. com/yhnphzf Cards beat the Bears (41-21) - sweet revenge! Earmarking corruption is a practice that has lead to ethics investigations and members of congress sent to federal prison… For clarification it’s not about the specific projects, it’s about how earmarking is a corrupt process & wastes billions of taxpayer dollars Democrats about to pass health care bill that no one’s read - where is the transparency? What a disgrace! Due to popular demand, I posted my last five Top 10 Earmark Lists: http: //tinyurl. com/y9vknu2 1. $825, 000 to “provide assistance to NH’s fishermen b/c of economic impacts of new and existing regulations. ” Just repeal the regs! 2. $250, 000 for “Turtle Observer Funding” 3 $1M to “Save the Bay” an “independent, not-for-profit organization” according to a website. How independent if taking a $1M govt handout? 4. $500, 000 for “textile research and development” Unemployment 10. 2%, Wash Post: “Corporate giants sit on piles of cash” http: //tinyurl. com/ych3dfn 5. $1 million for “Groundfish Industry Emergency Economic Assistance” in Maine. 6 $1m for “Hawaii’s Living Seascape Improvement” 2. 3m Americans have rcvd foreclosure notices & have no $ 2 improve their living, unreal Worth a 2nd tweet. . . “Explore the shipwrecks of Thunder Bay w/o getting wet” accrd 2 www. maritimemuseums. net-Taxpayers getting soaked w/ debt 7 $1m to Thunder Bay Museum in MI–recipient of 6 earmarks in last 5 yrs for $6M taxpayer $ spent on building schooner & shipwreck exhibits rainnwilson Thanks Rainn - you are correct, it's a bi-partisan rip off! ! 8. $2. 25 million for University of Hawaii for “coral research” 9. $1. 6M for NW Straits Marine Conservative Initiative “a citizen-driven environmental protection commission” 10. $300, 000 for Texas A & M for “Texas Height Modernization” Top 10 Earmark Thursday! Today, FY 2010 Commerce and Justice, and Science Appropriations bill. 9/11 Families oppose anyone accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks on America from being tried in the US: http: //tinyurl. com/ygbn97h Citizens Against Government Waste: 'Net Neutrality' Rules Are A Bad Solution http: //tinyurl. com/yew8obq On Fox & Friends 7: 35 - who are broadcasting live from the USS New York Today marks the 30th anniversary of the hostage crisis in Iran - read my remarks from the Senate floor http: //tinyurl. com/ylonwsj Speaking at the National Defense University - my Alma mater - at Ft. McNair re Afghanistan If you are up early in Tucson listen to my interview with Jim Parisi KNST 790 7: 10 am Bad news – East Valley Tribune closing down on Dec 31 after 118 years – sad day : ( http: //tinyurl. com/ykg5vsv USA Today: More walk away from homes, mortgages, while big bonuses continue on wall street. . . http: //tinyurl. com/ye5at54 CIT Bankrupt – taxpayers investment of $2. 3 billion wiped out. http: //tinyurl. com/ybegdpk How many small businesses could have used that $? Cardinals lose at home to the Panthers - big setback, but there is always next Sunday. 1. $1. 2 mil 4 rat eradication Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (5 sq mile island occupied by a few scientists studying coral reef) 2. $200, 000 for historic preservation of the Richardson-Olmsted Complex (former Insane Asylum) in Buffalo, NY - decommissioned in 1970s. 3. $2. 5 million for a wastewater treatment plant in Moorefield, WV (population of 2, 375) $1, 000 subsidy of per person. 4. $1 mil for improvements to the Sewall-Belmont House in DC-Private museum by day, hotspot for fundraisers & lobbyist receptions by night 5. $500, 000 to “Vermont Wood Products Collaborative, ” to promote the development & marketing of wood products. . . 6. $500, 000 for a tropical botanical garden in Hawaii. 7. $150, 000 to renovate an Opera House in Connecticut. 8. $500, 000 for a Native Hawaiian arts program in Hawaii. 9. $100, 000 for the Tahoe Rim Trail in Nevada to build a 15-mile hiking trail from Reno, Nevada, to Mt. Rose Ski Resort near Lake Tahoe. Earmark Friday: today's Top 10 for from Interior Appropriations. . . 10. $750, 000 for a Conservation Training Center in West Virginia. Wash Post: Dozens in Congress under ethics inquiry http: //tinyurl. com/yg7s4ok my mom is back in Washington and doing well! Thanks to everyone's good wishes. Just landed in Phoenix. . looking forward to my town hall meeting in the East Valley (Mesa) the Central Christian Church 2pm Now on with Mike Broomhead (KFYI-AM 550, Phoenix) If you are up early in Phoenix, watch my interview Live 6: 30am w/ Tara Hitchcock (KTVK) on Good Morning Arizona http: //tinyurl. com/yll65sz Serious shortages of H1N1 vaccines: I spoke about it today on the Senate Floor: http: //tinyurl. com/yks7cck 1. $6 million for the Hawaii Renewable Energy Development Venture 2. $2. 25 million for the Montana Bio-Energy Center of Excellence in Montana 3. $1. 2 million for the Alternative Energy School of the Future in Nevada 4. $2 million for the Algae Research in Washington 5. $10 million for the Sustainable Energy Research Center in Mississippi 6. $1. 2 million for the Hydrogen Fuel Dispensing Station in West Virginia 7. $1 million for the Alaska Climate Center in Alaska 8. $1 million for the Performance Assessment Institute in Nevada 9. $750, 000 for the Algae to Ethanol Research and Evaluation in New Jersey 10. $1 million for the New School Green Building in New York It's Pork Barrel Wednesday: today I will tweet the Top 10 pork barrel projects from the Energy & Water conference report starting with 10… US gov likely to give at least $2. 8 billion on top of the $12. 5 billion to GMAC http: //tinyurl. com/yzvhy6q while main street gets $0. Check out my op-ed on cnn. com on why we can - and must - win the war in Afghanistan http: //tinyurl. com/yzbh4hx Good morning! If you are up early this morning watch CBS's Early show 7 – I will be on with Harry Smith discussing Afghanistan. http: //twitpic. com/n5ghb - Visit with The Peregrine Fund who are doing great work on Aplomado Falcon and California Condor restoration. Introduced a bipartisan bill this morning to expand the “Troops to Teachers” program – http: //mccain. senate. gov/public/ Thanks for asking about my mom – she is doing well and is expected to come home to DC midweek. She is still incredible at 97! ! Roll Call: Young Faces Bribery Accusation http: //tinyurl. com/ygwzed6 – another Washington corruption story continues… Wash Post: A congressman, a lobbying firm and a swift path to earmarks http: //tinyurl. com/ygu2jr5 - corruption? ? Cardinals beat the Giants! (24-17) . Now maybe they will get some respect! Great game! ! In case you missed my appearance on CBS’ Face the Nation, you can watch on my YouTube page: http: //www. youtube. com/user/SenatorJohnMcCain Happy Birthday Meghan, I'm proud of you! ! 1. $165, 000 for maple syrup research in Vermont. and the 1 project of the day. . . 2. $5 million for a research station in Hawaii to study agriculture practices in the Pacific (Most expensive earmark in this bill) 3. $195, 000 to research how to increase the lifespan of peach trees in South Carolina. 4. $349, 000 for pig waste management in North Carolina. 5. $500, 000 to the National Wild Turkey Federation in Nebraska. 6. $1. 3 million for greenhouse nurseries in Ohio Watch ESPN’s Outside the Lines w/ Bob Ley 3: 00 pm re: pardon of Boxer Jack Johnson - the first African American heavyweight champion. 7. $75, 000 to promote “childhood farm safety” in Iowa. 8. $300, 000 to develop “Best Practices in Agriculture Waste Management” in California. 9. $2 million for a fruit laboratory in West Virginia. 10. $819, 000 for catfish genome research in Alabama. Another top 10 - Today the egregious earmarks are from the Agriculture Appropriations bill ABC News: Watchdog: Bailout Has Helped Wall St. , But Infuriated Main St. http: //tinyurl. com/ykbuphg Hearing on H1N1: Govt spent $9B since 2000 on pandemic preparedness yet states not able to get enough vaccines - AZ short 800, 000 vaccines 1. $325, 000 to study seismic activity in Memphis, TN and the 1 project of the day. . . 2. $125, 000 to replace a generator in La Grange Park, IL 3. $130, 000 to relocate the residents of 130 homes in DeKalb, IL 4. $200, 000 to retrofit a college radio station in Athens, OH 5. $4 million for the Fort Madison Bridge in Fort Madison, WI 6. $3. 6 million for Coast Guard Operations Systems Center in West Virginia 7. $900, 000 for the City of Whitefish Emergency Operations Center in Whitefish, MT (Population: 6700) 8. $300, 000 to build a pier at the Coast Guard Academy in CT 9. $800, 000 for a portable battery recharging system in Tucson, AZ 10. $250, 000 to retrofit a senior center in Brigham City, UT Wasteful spending continues in Washington…so I’ve decided to resume the Top 10 earmarks of the day, starting w/ the DHS Appropriations Bill Afghanistan's election commission orders run-off election, Karzai agrees, good news – now let’s provide security. http: //news. yahoo. com/ Wall Street bonuses: Goldman Sachs $16. 7 billion; JP Morgan $8. 7 billion; main street $0 – your tax dollars hard at work. Over 1. 5 million followers! Many thanks to all of you! Federal deficit hits all-time high $1. 42 trillion – and the pork barrel spending goes on… http: //news. yahoo. com/ SEC names Goldman Sachs exec to enforcement post – you can’t make it up… http: //bit. ly/4cuNmv Runoff election in Afghanistan likely – needs to be legitimate. . . http: //edition. cnn. com/2009/US/10/15/afghanistan. election/ No COLA (cost of living allowance) for seniors, but billions in bonuses for Wall Street… On live with Jim Parisi, if you are in Tucson this morning, tune in to KNST AM 790. Home foreclosures all time high; Wall street closes over 10, 000; unemployment nearly 10% - Wall street wins, Americans lose! Had a productive meeting with the Irish Foreign Minister, Michael Martin today in DC. Russians reject sanctions on Iran – what a surprise. Unilateral concessions don’t work. Congratulations to Arizona State University’s professor Elinor Ostrom for winning the Nobel Prize in Economics! Jon Kyl did a great job debating for the RIGHT kind of health care legislation in the Finance Committee today. Headed to Glendale to watch the Cardinals v. Houston Texans football game. Go Cards! ! Honoring WWII veterans - the greatest generation - tonight at the Pima Air Museum in Tucson. On my way to Tucson for a town hall meeting at the Sahuarita School District Auditorium. Finished taping an interview with John King for Sunday (CNN’s State of the Union) and now on my to AZ for the weekend. Speaking at the annual IRI Freedom Dinner in honor of my good friend Dr. Henry Kissinger. The Congressional Budget Office reports the federal deficit tripled to a record $1. 4 trillion while unemployment is 9. 8% approps drop mandate 2 finish border fence-unacceptablehttp: //bit. ly/wqeiu just finished taping an interview re: Afghanistan with Larry King - watch tonight at 9: 00 pm ET Just completed DoD Auth conference report - strongly oppose the hate crime legislation that was added, but we must support our troops! http: //twitpic. com/khs8c - Had the pleasure to speak the Tom Lantos Human Rights Award Ceremony in honor of the inaugural winner, His . . . Live in 5 mins on the Today Show re: Afghanistan. MUST READ Editorial in USA TODAY: http: //blogs. usatoday. com/oped/ Business as usual with wasteful pork barrel spending in Washington. . . Navy beat Air Force in OT (16-13) on Sat - great game, both teams deserved to win! Great to be back on with Don Imus again, congrats to his whole team - Bernie, Charles, and Warner! Possible progress with Iran on nukes. Trust but verify - Ronald Reagan. http: //twitpic. com/ju1a9 - Fun conversation with David Gregory during the Newseum's First Draft History Forum. http: //bit. ly/4u2BbQ jaketapper shark fin soup - duh Jake. . . Getting ready to vote on my amendment that would stop $2. 5 billion on unwanted/unneeded airplanes - outrageous waste! finished mtg w/ GEN Odierno on Iraq. Significant progress but a long way 2 go. He's an inspirational leader & our country is lucky to have him http: //twitpic. com/jq8qw - Great meeting & tour of the Capitol with January Jones, who is an advocate for sharks. I'm a huge fan of Mad Men! Heading to the Russell Rotunda (Senate) for my interview on ABC’s Good Morning America with Diane Sawyer 7: 00 am ET re: Afghanistan. Met with Joe Ricketts, the new owner of the Cubs – I told him I hope the Cubs will stay in Mesa for spring training! Interesting blog by Tom Ricks on the relationship between US AMB Hill & GEN Odierno in Iraq - http: //ricks. foreignpolicy. com/ Merkel wins big in German Elections - good news for US/German relations. Just finished an interview on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos re: Afghanistan. McCainBlogette it was great to see you Meghan, come back soon! opps - I meant two undisclosed nuclear sites NOT three. . . We just learned of a third “undisclosed” nuclear facility in Iran. . . how many more are there? Claude Rains would be “shocked” to learn the Iranians have an undisclosed nuclear enrichment site… on my way to the Senate floor to discuss health care. . . http: //twitpic. com/iuyzk - I had a great meeting with Joe Perry and his wife Billie - and will never forget their support during the cam . . . If you are up early this morning, turn on the CBS Early Show to watch my interview re: Afghanistan. just finished taping an interview with Hannity re: Afghanistan - watch tonight at 9pm. Addressing the 2009 Foreign Policy Initiative Conference this morning re: Afghanistan and Iran. Arizona Cardinals win - Kurt Warner had a record setting performance! ! General McChrystal: More troops or Mission failure. - we need a decision now! 7 former CIA Directors tell President Obama investigation should not go forward - they are right. Driving to Tucson for my health care town hall 2: 00 pm PT. Must Read, WSJ: U. S. Missile U-Turn Roils Allies http: //bit. ly/2UEuaF At the airport, heading to Arizona for another busy day - including a health care town hall meeting in Tucson. Missile defense strategy is seriously misguided http: //www. youtube. com/user/SenatorJohnMcCain Missile Defense Shield scrapped by the Admin–reversal of our commitment 2 our allies & a victory for Putin http: //mccain. senate. gov/public/ If you are in Phoenix this morning listen live now to the Barry Young Show (KFYI-550) ! ! Headed to a briefing with Senior Administration officials on Afghanistan. MUST READ: By Mark Salter http: //bit. ly/2Ft4aO If you are in Yuma this morning tune into my interview with Russ Clark at 8: 00 am on KBLU AM-560. On my way to the Senate Armed Services Hearing with ADM Mike Mullen, for his reappointment to the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff. Just finished up taping Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel. . . Oops Jimmy Fallon. Watch tonight (or dvr) ! In case you missed it: my joint op-ed with Senators Lieberman and Graham on Afghanistan in the Wall Street Journal. www. mccain. senate. gov Health care town hall with Sen Graham at the Citadel in Charleston, SC. http: //yfrog. com/0h1ydxj http: //yfrog. com/0ti4pnj Getting ready to do an interview with my friend Sen. Lindsey Graham on Fox & Friends from Charleston, SC. Must Read: The Afghan Illusion by the Kagan's and Dubik in the Washington Post injustice4all we have to keep reminding Americans so it will never happen again - God bless RickReports we can address both - especially when young Americans are in harms way. We need more troops to win the war in Afghanistan and we need to make the decision now. 9/11 is a lesson, not a memory - we will never forget those who lost their lives eight years ago. Obama's health care plan - show us the bill. Live interview at 7: 07 am with Matt Lauer on the TODAY Show. http: //yfrog. com/0c4uuj http: //bit. ly/159sAu Surprise - the American taxpayer won't get their money back from the auto bailout. Met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi - he is an intelligent and well informed friend of the United States. In case you missed it, Navy almost pulled off a big upset over Ohio State on Saturday! Unemployment tops 9. 7% - billions in bonuses & bailouts for Wall Street. What's wrong with this picture? On my way to Tucson to speak to the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Convention. Pfizer fined $2. 3b for illegal marketing, largest - what a disgrace. Back in Arizona. Had a great time on the Tonight Show last night - Conan is a funny guy! ! Taping an interview with Conan O'Brien for The Tonight Show - watch tonight! ! In Miami w/ Sens Martinez & McConnell Palmetto General Hospital for a another health care town hall. http: //yfrog. com/5qnypj In Charlotte, NC with Sens Burr & McConnell Levine Children's Hospital for a health care town hall. http: //yfrog. com/3q50wj Health care townhall w/ medical professionals Children's Mercy Hospital in KC w/ Sens McConnell & Bond http: //yfrog. com/0yka2mj Back from Boston. On my way to do Face the Nation with Bob Schieffer who is one of the best! ! Tune in to Larry King Live (CNN) NOW to watch my interview remembering Senator Kennedy. Health care town hall the North Phoenix Baptist Church - looking forward to another respectful debate. http: //yfrog. com/7aplvpj Great turnout my town hall today - over 1, 400 people. Looking forward to another respectful debate tomorrow's town hall in Phoenix! Good conversation at my health care town hall meeting in Sun City, AZ http: //yfrog. com/71ys1j National Parks Subcommittee Field Hearing on the effects of Climate Change on our parks in Estes Park, CO http: //yfrog. com/15y35rj Press conference with Senator Udall in the park. Now Heading back to the Estes Town Hall for the hearing. http: //yfrog. com/0zki3j Hiking in the Rocky Mountain National Park with Senator Mark Udall - he is an amazing outdoorsman! http: //yfrog. com/7bgbyj Taped Adam Schrager's Your Show in Denver with Senator Mark Udall. http: //yfrog. com/7dlyoj http: //yfrog. com/dyvsdj Interview with George Stephanopoulos on the rim of the Grand Canyon - tune in Sunday! Great to be the Grand Canyon with Sec Ken Salazar & Sen Mark Udall http: //yfrog. com/5jlgcpj Finished a town hall meeting w/ Sec. Salazar in Superior, AZ on Resolution Copper - he did a great job! http: //yfrog. com/0p12fvj On my way to Superior, AZ to tour Resolution Copper with Secretary Ken Salazar. Mine would create over 2, 000 jobs. I strongly oppose the decision to release Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, the only person ever convicted in the bombing of Pan Am flight 103. Met with Gen McChrystal, US Amb Eikenberry, and Afghan officials in Kabul. Will go out to the field tomorrow Productive meeting with President Saleh in Yemen - enormous challenges in a country with 2 insurgencies. Had a great visit to Erbil – met with Kurdish leaders and visited the Citadel – still a lot of issues between the Kurds and Arabs. Meetings with PM Maliki, Pres. Talabani, Gen. Odierno and Amb. Hill in Baghdad - situation continues to get better, but still a ways to go. Late evening with Col. Qadhafi at his ranch in Libya - interesting meeting with an interesting man. Jimmy, Spencer (his Marine buddy) , and me hiking down to the floor of Canyon de Chelly. http: //yfrog. com/0h55pj Navajo family in front of their Hogan in the cayon. We spent the night there. http: //yfrog. com/0u39813689j Spider Rock at Cayon de Chelly - magnificent! http: //yfrog. com/0ay9rj Jimmy and me at white house ruins in Canyon de Chelly. http: //yfrog. com/b9arlj Getting ready to hike Canyon de Chelly in Arizona with Jimmy - a fantastic place! If you are in Phoenix this morning listen to my radio interview with Austin Hill - KTAR, 92. 3 FM - 9: 30 am. drug companies cut deal with the White House - Americans lose, special interests win. So much for transparency. WOW, D-backs win 6 out of 7 games - hope springs eternal! Town hall meetings are an American tradition - we should allow everyone to express their views without disruption - even if we disagree! When you visit DC don’t miss the Marine Corps Sunset Parade the Iwo Jima Memorial – it’s spectacular! Going to the Marine Corps Sunset Parade in honor of my old comrade Col. Bud Day, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient – An American hero! Fighting to remove two more pork barrel projects totaling $24. 5 million - we will probably lose, again, because it's business as usual in DC I remain strongly opposed to Cash for Clunkers - it's a terrible idea! I announced my intention to vote against the confirmation of Judge Sotomayor-click http: //mccain. senate. gov/public/ 2 read my full statement Meghan did great on FOX this morning - hope she is having fun in Sturgis with all the bikers – be safe! The long ordeal for Capt Scott Speicher's family is over - god bless an American hero. HunterORL23 Thanks for following Hunter, have a great weekend Pre-taping CNN's State of the Union with John King - watch on Sunday! http: //yfrog. com/0o2kqxj House passes $2b additional for cash for clunkers - another outrageous act of generational theft! David Ortiz tested positive for steroids, “where have you gone Joe DiMaggio? ” Senator Coburn & I released a report today criticizing misplaced transportation spending-read on my website http: //mccain. senate. gov/public/ TDI - Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: http: //www. tdi-online. org/ Very honored to have received the Karen Peltz Strauss Public Policy Award from TDI. http: //yfrog. com/2lc9cj The House joined the Senate last night in passing a resolution calling 4 Jack Johnson, the best heavyweight fighter of his era, be pardoned. Like I said on Hannity last night - Blue Dogs always bark but never bite. If you are in Phoenix this morning call in to KFYI AM 550 to discuss health care reform. Watch Hannity tonight - on 9: 00 pm discussing health care and the need for the right reform! The real leader of Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi, trial nears end – what an outrage! According to Rasmussen, 52% of AZ voters oppose the current Health care reform plan – I agree, we need the right reform. USA TODAY: Tucson is the go-to town. . . http: //bit. ly/2vt8hX Southern border violence continues, we need to do more: http: //mccain. senate. gov/public/ If you are in Phoenix this morning tune in to my interview w/ Business for Breakfast w/ Ken & Julie 6: 35 am on KFNN AM 1510 Finished the DoD Bill - very important for the security of our nation and the men & women who defend it. Highlights of the DoD Bill I'm managing for the R's on the Senate floor: http: //mccain. senate. gov/public/ Met with Shona Holmes, a compelling health care story: http: //bit. ly/fGM12 On the floor again today managing the Defense bill - hopefully will finish this week. It's important to the men & women in the military. Introducing Governor Jon Huntsman (US Ambassador to China) this morning before the Foreign Relations Committee Spent the entire day managing the DoD bill on the floor – sorry I missed you. Press conference with Senator Levin on the F-22 vote in the Senate. http: //yfrog. com/0tlejj Big win F-22 58-40 - and saved the American taxpayer $1. 75 billion - Now let's get rid of the rest of the pork! jaketapper the F-22 amendment is a crucial vote on whether we can prevail over the Military Industrial Congressional Complex or not. jaketapper It’s what Eisenhower warned us about in his farewell address to the nation jaketapper of course, but it doesn't mean we need the plane. rainnwilson I'm glad you agree. . . rainnwilson I think Dancing Queen by ABBA is the best people watching song - am I showing my age again? ? jaketapper Jake, look at the where the jobs are and who is voting for the F-22. . . jaketapper CoS & Secretary of the AF agree with Secretary Gates jaketapper Yes, but also argue capability - despite the fact it's never been used in Iraq or Afghanistan jaketapper I never count votes Jake, but it appears to be close. You can catch me on Bloomberg, CNN American Morning, and Fox & Friends this morning. Let know what you think. McCainBlogette meghan thanks - I'm now on the verified list! http: //bit. ly/uVkoe Mayo Clinic lambastes House Healthcare bill - one of the most well respected health care providers in the US - THEY ARE RIGHT! Watch my interview on NBC Nightly News tonight with Brian Williams commemorating the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. On my way to Flagstaff for a full day of meetings and events. In total agreement with Secretary Gates on the F-22: http: //bit. ly/vdmVw Just landed in Phoenix and on my way to Yuma to visit the Marines and the border. rjsoule I've got a clue for you - small business generates jobs and we don't want to harm them with a gov mandate. CBO Chief Health Reform Measures Would Weaken Economy http: //bit. ly/JtB6w rainnwilson congratulations and hope you win! ! My Speech: http: //bit. ly/xHfNP Speaking to the Junior Statesmen today 10am to discuss Human Rights and ensuring America is on the right side of history. GMA this is a product of too big to fail while businesses in AZ are too small to save – outrageous! (first response) Fired GM CEO Rick Wagoner leaves with a $10 million benefits package - your taxpayer $ hard at work. jaketapper But I do support the Joint Strike Fighter, which will give us the balance we need. Live interview with Russ Clark, KBLU-AM 560 in Yuma, AZ 10: 45 am ET to chat about my upcoming trip to Yuma on Friday. Wow, I just went over 1 million followers - thanks everyone! ! Interview with Voice of America on upcoming Afghanistan elections. http: //yfrog. com/7ab5bj Fighting the good fight on Senate floor 2 strike F-22 funding from DoD bill –saving the taxpayer $1. 75 b - Need Joint Strike Fighter instead I hope that Bashas’ stores emerge quickly from bankruptcy & remain part of AZ community as well as maintain employment opportunities MarkJLinsalata Thank you Mark - keep up the good fight! Heading to the floor to manage, for the Republicans, the Department of Defense Authorization bill. About to start my interview with David on Meet the Press. I'm a guest on Meet the Press tomorrow am - a lot going on. Let me know what you think. A good perspective on media bias: http: //bit. ly/8rJRy Congratulations to Phillies Center Fielder Shane Victorino - still think Mark Reynolds should have won. JSummerDC09 thanks, it was great crowd with interesting questions. LoreeALough we try to communicate through twitter, facebook, and youtube. Over the last 3 days I've tried to save the taxpayers $73. 46m by cutting wasteful spending – too bad it's still politics as usual in DC http: //bit. ly/LEKRU ICYMI: the Congressional Budget Office released its monthly budget review yesterday highlighting the federal budget deficit as $1. 1 trillion D-backs win 5 in a row - last day to vote for Mark Reynolds! http: //bit. ly/eyOuO GStephanopoulos We both know there are no real bipartisan negotiations going on – peeling off an R or 2 is not real negotiation sarahsmiles27 Thank your tweet - good hear from you. . . and i want to hear from all 966, 293! MLB Don't forget to vote for Mark Reynolds http: //bit. ly/eyOuO Met with Honduran political leaders – President Arias is the right man to resolve this crisis. Successfully forced HELP cmte briefing by CBO 2 be opened to the public/press - everyone needs 2 know how much health care reform will cost Vote for Mark Reynolds for All-Star! He is a great athlete and an outstanding role model. Go D-backs, 3 in a row! Came pretty close, 47 to 51 - too bad 51 Senators (including 46 Dems) voted to keep a $6m program even the President thinks is wasteful. vote on my amendment to eliminate $6 mill in wasteful govt subsidy to private bus companies for GPS systems - need to stop wasteful spending I regret the military takeover in Honduras, but it's clear President Zelaya was in violation of his country’s constitution. Violence and unrest in Honduras & China - we need to continue to stand up for human rights and democracy around the world! 4th of July - Thugs in running Burma refuse to allow UN Chief to visit Aung San Suu Kyi. Giving the Republican address tomorrow - hope everyone has a happy 4th of July! Walking in the Prescott 4th of July parade tomorrow - great Arizona tradition. Taking calls from listeners on KTAR 92. 3 FM in Phoenix! http: //yfrog. com/0uy87yj Listen live to KTAR 92. 3 fm with Austin Hill 8: 35 am I'm giving the Republican address this week to celebrate freedom and the 4th of July. Check my website on Saturday am. Live on channel 5 in Phoenix. Thank you Jennifer for the delicious cake! ! http: //yfrog. com/15lxbvj Watch KPHO, channel 5 at 6: 45 if you are in Phoenix. Interview with Patti Kirkpatrick - KTVK, channel 3 in Phoenix. http: //yfrog. com/11kr3kj Great health care discussion - thanks to everyone Phoenix Children's Hospital! http: //yfrog. com/b5irfj Touring the Phoenix Children's Hospital followed by a discussion with health care providers. It's not the quality of health care it's the cost - wellness and fitness! Press conference w/ Leader McConnell & Sen. Cornyn following the health care event in Houston. http: //yfrog. com/0z6fzj In Houston this am w/ Leader McConnell & Sen Cornyn discussing health care at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center http: //yfrog. com/0yyg8j On my way to Superior, AZ to tour the mine and meet with elected officials and tribal members. If you are in Phoenix this morning, tune in to KFYI AM 550 with Mike Broomhead 7: 30 am PT In studio with Barry Young - KFYI AM 550 (Phoenix) 9: 40 am PT Press conference with Sen. Levin on the conclusion of the Defense Authorization Bill http: //yfrog. com/14sf8gj Press conference this am w/ Joe & Lindsey on legislation supporting unbiased/uncensored media in Iran http: //yfrog. com/5smnuj Must read: WSJ, “Iran's Democrats Deserve Full Support” by Garry Kasparov http: //bit. ly/GNHBf Happy to see the Senate passed the resolution to pardon Jack Johnson - the best heavyweight fighter of his generation. Washington Times: U. S. contacted Ayatollah before election http: //www. washingtontimes. com/ Taping an interview with Larry King, watch tonight at 9 pm. http: //yfrog. com/0una0lj http: //bit. ly/10s5bW Was on CSPAN's Washington Journal with Steve Scully this morning, in case you missed it go to my website to watch the video Porkchop995 Thanks for having me on - tell Shannon it's all taken care of! Be on live with Max, Shannon, and Pork Chop - 99. 5-FM (Tucson) in 5 minutes. Watch Greta tonight - discussing crisis in Iran, compelling story of Neda, and N. Korea. http: //yfrog. com/5jzf4j everyone needs to follow TehranBureau - its compelling call for everyone to be involved. Must read, WSJ op-ed by Fouad Ajami: http: //online. wsj. com/article/SB124563005022735881. html The U. S. Navy ship tracking N. Korean vessel is the destroyer USS John S. McCain Cash for Clunkers - one of the biggest lemon's ever sold to the taxpayers: http: //tinyurl. com/lslyzh Introduced a resolution with Senator Lieberman today expressing support for the Iranian people - I hope all Americans will support it! 800, 000! ! ! Think we can make it to 1 m-million? http: //www. usatoday. com/news/opinion/cartoons/flash. htm Mass peaceful demonstrations in Iran today, let's support them & stand up for democracy & freedom! President & his Admin should do the same. Getting my new car today 12: 15 pm - excited about my Ford Fusion Hybrid! Stars & Stripes: http: //bit. ly/8NsjF Iran bans foreign media - is this a prelude to a crackdown? ? jaketapper this is a half measure - those ships should be stopped and searched. . . if there is probable cause davidgregory Take two - directly related to our response - if we accept repression then they will be encouraged. jaketapper Iranian resistance tweets to help spread the message against violence and the corrupt election jaketapper no prediction, but if we are steadfast eventually the Iranian people will prevail. But this regime has tight control. jaketapper Absolutely! ! Funny, how history repeats itself. . . jaketapper again, same old argument by the left during the Cold War - we've seen this movie before. jaketapper speak up for these young Iranians who deserve a free and fair election. jaketapper - we must stand strong for democracy in Iran as we stood for Democracy in Poland, Germany, and Czechoslovakia jaketapper that's revisiting the cold war arguments on how we dealt with the Soviet Union jaketapper USA always stands for freedom and democracy! ! jaketapper we heard that during the Cold War when the left didn't want us criticizing the Soviet Union b/c we could have been demonized Letterman apologizes and did the right thing - time to move on. Interview with David Gregory on the Today show at 7: 09 to talk about the crisis in Iran. Live on CNN with Tony Harris http: //yfrog. com/5i64658045j Time to get a new car - decided on the Ford Fusion Hybrid http: //www. ford. com/ AP Story: http: //bit. ly/18PJiN Incredible decision by Federal District Court judge in San Francisco - government lawyers can now be sued for giving bad advice! ? ! Live on Fox & Friends http: //yfrog. com/5g65sj More hiking with Jack today! Heading to hike Fossil Creek - one of the most beautiful parks in Arizona - with Jack. On my way to address the National Taxpayers Union Federation 2009 Conference If the Congress won't act to prohibit the release of the detainee photos, then the President must act immediately by Executive Order Great meeting w/ the PM of Zimbabwe, Tsvangirai about the future of that great but long suffering country http: //yfrog. com/0aybvj Campaign Carl caught me after my interview. . . http: //yfrog. com/073aoj Live interview with Fox News. http: //yfrog. com/583z0j Live interview with Chaz and AJ in the Morning with special co-host Joe Lieberman http: //yfrog. com/5894faj The release of interrogation photos vastly increases danger to our servicemen and women Democrats dropping prohibition of releasing interrogation photos from war funding bill Addressed Central/East European Coalition Conference re: importance of US ties w/ countries in coalition. http: //yfrog. com/5hf41bj Unemployment rate: pre-Stimulus 8. 1% or 12. 5 million Americans/post-Stimulus 9. 4% or 14. 5 million Americans - jobs saved or created ? ? ? Live phone interview with ABC 15 (Phoenix) today at 6: 45 am Excellent briefing with General Petraeus on Iraq and Afghanistan - he remains my inspiration. Admin claims 150, 000 jobs Saved or Created -what about the 1. 6 million American jobs lost & unemployment topping 9. 4% since the Stimulus ? Great to see Sarah and Todd at the dinner tonight - nice reunion! http: //www. youtube. com/user/SenatorJohnMcCain Good news – Senator Reid agrees to bring prescription drug re-importation bill to the floor of the Senate for a vote. co-chairing hearing on nuclear energy with Lamar Alexander http: //bit. ly/AvOyw Dr. Kissinger's op-ed in the Washington Post on Pyongyang is a must read! Braves release Tom Glavine - not a great way to treat a class athlete. Q & A with the College Republicans at their National Convention. http: //yfrog. com/15p12aj Special interests working against nation interests: http: //www. youtube. com/user/SenatorJohnMcCain Congratulations Randy Johnson - 300 wins! ! Randy was key to bringing a world championship to AZ! on LIVE with Carl and Jim KMOG-AM in Payson Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight 9 pm ET – Magic vs. Lakers. . . I always root for the underdog! BREAKING NEWS: Bernanke says U. S. deficit poses risk to our fiscal stability. WE can't afford more wasteful spending, earmarks, & tax hikes! Wonderful dinner last night In Statuary Hall with Nancy honoring President Reagan. Great meeting with the President of Northern Arizona University (NAU) Dr. John Haeger http: //yfrog. com/7gorsj Nancy Reagan was magnificent at the very moving ceremony unveiling the statue of President Reagan! In case you missed my speech today honoring President Reagan on the Senate floor: http: //www. youtube. com/user/SenatorJohnMcCain Tribute & Statue dedication of President Ronald Reagan in the Capitol Rotunda – one of our nation’s greatest President's & my personal hero. 3 musketeers meeting with the Israeli Minister of Defense Ehud Barak http: //yfrog. com/5c76nj over 700, 000 followers! ! Lt. Gen McChrystal deeply regrets how the Pat Tillman tragedy was handled. Tillman remains an American hero. WSJ: GM $82. 2 billion in assets and $172 billion in liabilities. Samuelson column “The Obama Infatuation” – worth reading www. washingtonpost. com Obama has more czars than the Romanovs - who ruled Russia for 3 centuries. Romanovs 18, cyberczar makes 20. In Fresno with Meg Whitman. Former eBay CEO - great American Success story! On my way to CA to spend time with Meg Whitman. Finished up in-studio interview w/ Johnjay & Rich - KISS FM, now off to KTAR for another in-studio interview w/ Austin Hill. Busy am in PHX! D-backs almost blew another one, but beat the Padres 6-5. Series decider is tonight WSJ: American taxpayers will own 70% of GM, which is finally headed for bankruptcy. And GM will get $50 billion more. In-studio interview with Barry Young and Michelle Larson, KFYI-AM 550 8: 40 am PT. Interview with Channel 4, KVOA's Kristi Tedesco in Tucson In-studio interview with Jon C. Scott (KJLL-AM) in Tucson 3: 00 pm. Speaking to the Marana Forum with Mayor Ed Honea at the Marana Council Chambers North Korean nuclear blast provocative and dangerous - sanctions and Chinese pressure absolutely necessary. Heading to the Tempe Beach Park for the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps Annual Memorial Day Celebration Going to the D-backs game with Jack & Cindy is going to throw out the first pitch! Honoring our heroes today - speaking to the National Memorial Cemetery Memorial Day event in Phoenix. Tune in tomorrow to AMC - hosting war movie marathon a tribute to our heroes. A great day for Jack! 4th generation graduating from the Naval Academy AP: 50 Gitmo detainees cleared for transfer - the question remains to where and when? Interview with Greta Van Susteren, on Fox tonight at 10 pm. http: //yfrog. com/0xyowj good speech, but still no plan for detainees we can't try and can't release – simply consulting Congress is not a policy. worth the click: http: //bit. ly/gqEYS - All about the pork! Speaking to the Georgian Association and honored to receive their annual award! http: //yfrog. com/5kt3ij Met with ADM Stavridis - the first Navy ADM slated to be Commander of NATO Late night, but the Lakers showed up - beat the Nuggets by 2! Looks like it’s going to be a great series. Meeting with Dr. Kissinger - the smartest man in the world! http: //yfrog. com/44qmqj Big NBA bball game tonight with two great coaches, Nuggets vs. Lakers - will the Lakers show up or be MIA again? In-studio with KTVK-TV Good Morning Arizona with Tara Hitchcock and Scott Pasmore. Cindy is on next. http: //yfrog. com/0wkp4j On with The Tim & Willy Morning Show, KMLE-FM 108 in Phoenix. http: //yfrog. com/0t6ilj Nearly 1000 page Climate Change legislation - appears to be a cap & tax bill that I won't support. Steve Schmidt did great on ABC's This Week! http: //yfrog. com/5do0bj WSJ reports: unions spend big $ on campaigns - SEIU $85 million - it's paying off. . What about small biz? Republican Gov Jon Huntsman great choice for Amb to China! ! On my way to speak to the NRA Annual Meeting in Phoenix! Now we give life insurers $22 billion in tax dollars - More debt for our kids. . . Nobel Peace Prize laureate Suu Kyi taken to prison by thugs who rule Myanmar - we all should protest this outrage. And my mom Roberta was on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night! http: //bit. ly/16K4lh ICYMI: Cindy was on GMA this morning and has an op-ed in the WSJ on the Congo. http: //online. wsj. com/article/SB124227080399118361. html Finished up the AZ Delegation breakfast and now heading to the Armed Services hearing with Secretary Gates and ADM Mullen 3rd Annual GI Film Festival and USO reception with my good friend Kelsey Grammer Administration decides against releasing detainee photo’s – strongly agree Speaking at the Andijan (Uzbekistan) Massacre Commemoration in the Capitol Visitors Center. WSJ: 7 GM officials dumped all of the stock they directly own as GM stock hits 76-year low. Recipient of the SHADE Foundation's first annual Rays of Hope Leadership Award thank you Curt and Shonda! ! Heading to an event with Curt and Shonda Schilling to support the SHADE Foundation - dedicated to educating children about skin cancer. May is Melanoma Awareness Month - don't forget to wear sunscreen! ! ! Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing with Secretary Napolitano regarding the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s budget. WASH Post: Murtha's nephew received over $4 million a year from the Pentagon on contracts without competition. The phenomenon continues - 601, 000 + followers! Had a great discussion on the Defense budget with Secretary Gates and ADM Mullen at the Pentagon this morning. On my way to Walter Reed to have lunch with some of our wounded warriors. Secretary Gates responded to my inquiry re: Air Force 1 NYC flyover - aka Air Farce 1 photo-op Obama budget cut of $17 billion is less than 1/2 of 1% of the entire $3. 55 trillion FY10 budget - is that change we can believe in? Back on the floor to continue debate on reforming the DOD's weapon system acquisition process Head of FDIC assures banks they are too big to fail - What about small businesses, are they too small to save? Appearing on Fox News with Neil Cavuto 4: 03 pm ET to talk about Guantanamo Detainees and defense spending Taking up legislation and managing the debate on the floor to reform how the military buys weapons systems Joint OP-ED with Lindsey Graham: How to Handle the Guantanamo Detainees - WSJ, A: 15 Meeting with the President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai Honored to receive the LBJ Moral Courage Award from the Houston Holocaust Museum - presented by my POW buddies Bud Day & Leo Thorsness Sad passing of a great family man, a statesman, and legendary athlete. He will be missed. On my way to KTAR for an interview with Mac & Gaydos - tune in live 5. Chrysler finally filing for bankruptcy! Wish they would have done it months ago as I called for - could have saved taxpayers $26. 7 billion! arrived in Phoenix, packed day full of meetings and media interviews. I'm flying home to Phoenix tomorrow morning - looking forward to a beautiful AZ weekend. I was honored today to be presented with the Secretary of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award by ADM Gary Roughead, CNO. http: //tinyurl. com/cn95qs Washington Post: Millions of taxpayer dollars secured for Murtha Airport (never been used for intended purpose) ! ! Conference call with House GOP Whip Eric Cantor on The National Council For A New America. President purposes government/union takeover of GM and Chrysler – Lenin would be smiling. . . check out my new youtube channel: http: //www. youtube. com/user/SenatorJohnMcCain At the hearing, I said to Napolitano we need to be prepared to close the border with Mexico if the swine flu outbreak escalates further. Sec. Napolitano confirmed Swine Flu has spread to 4 new states including AZ. I call on the Admin to do more to prevent further outbreaks! Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Cmte. Hearing: “Swine Flu & Coordinating the Federal Response” w/ Sec. Napolitano & RADM Schuchat According to the media: flyover photo op cost taxpayers $328, 000 – I think it’s more! Finished taping the Phil Hendrie show - listen live 10: 30 pm PT in Phoenix (KTAR) and Tucson (KCUB) . voted against Sebelius - already moving towards socialized auto companies, we don't need socialized medicine! d-backs finally win back-to-back games - beat the cubs 7-2! hope it keeps up! ! Air Force One flight over NYC, how much $ did it cost the taxpayers? Stay tuned. . . UAW eventually owning 55% of Chrysler stock and the U. S. Gov owning the rest – if that isn’t socialism, what is? Had a great meeting with AZ Farm Bureau members - they feed the nation! We now have more czar's than the Romanoff Dynasty! The Speaker was briefed on enhanced interrogation techniques but didn’t know what was going on upstairs? ! Over 500, 000 followers - great! Thank you for your questions, comments, and occasional colorful remarks. Face the Nation on Sunday 10: 30 am. Another $2 billion of your tax dollars - when will it stop? Radio interview with the KAFF Coffee Crew with Jenny & Pat in Flagstaff, AZ! CNN's American Morning 7: 55am and Fox & Friends 8: 15am Excellent Indian Affairs Cmte. hearing for Yvette Roubideaux, University of Arizona professor, to be head of the Indian Health Service. Met with Admiral Stavridis, Southern Command - says Chavez continues to aid FARC in Colombia. Last night the Senate passed the Dorgan/McCain amendment to establish a Senate select committee to investigate the economic crisis. We need a select committee to find out what caused the economic crisis and how to prevent a reoccurrence. Met with the Prime Minister of the Tibetan government in exile - they need our support! Urge the President to avoid finger pointing and move forward on the detainee issue. Finished giving a speech to the Reform Institute about America's energy future and the need for a stronger nuclear program. Meeting with Mary Coughlan, Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland. Turn on FOX News now! - Joe Lieberman and I are doing an interview with Jane Skinner. Homeland Security hearing on border violence with Joe Lieberman and Jon Kyl in Phoenix 9am. Special Envoy to Somalia - another day, another envoy, another czar. . . Chavez's book - best cure for insomnia! ! If Auto Czar Rattner has been subject to Senate Confirmation we would not be surprised - all czars should be confirmed. Great trip to Tucson. Met with Mayor Gomez from Douglas, Tucson Chamber lunch, and local tv interviews. WSJ reports, Lehman lawyer paid $950 an hour for each of 795 hours worked on bankruptcy - obscene! On my way to Tucson - speaking to the Tucson Chamber of Commerce's Issues Luncheon 11: 30. Citizens Against Government Waste released the Congressional Pig Book - must read for everyone! ! Oscar de La Hoya retires - great warrior and a gentleman. ASU football coach Bruce Snyder passed away yesterday - he will be missed. Q & A with Jon Kyl at the Arizona Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Scottsdale. Met with the Mayors of Goodyear, Mesa, and Scottsdale. Budget challenges are serious - unlike the feds they can't print their own money. D-backs off to a lousy start - hope Brandon Webb gets well soon! Had a meeting with Pearl Chang Esau, Teach for America in Phoenix - great program! heading to CA this afternoon to tape Leno - watch tonight! unbelievable, 405, 000 + followers! Visited a nuclear reprocessing facility in Japan and it works! - why can't we do the same? Just Finished great meetings with the Japanese Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in Tokyo. Tomorrow breakfast with the Foreign Minister then a roundtable with Peking University students in Beijing. Here in Beijing - met with the Defense Minister and the Chairman of the National People's Congress in the Great Hall of the People. Truc Bach Lake http: //tinyurl. com/d3rkwa http: //tinyurl. com/dlymb5 Great meetings in Hanoi, Vietnam - visited the monument at the lake I parachuted into and my former residence (prison) . various meetings in Hong Kong today, including HK Chief Executive Donald Tsang. long flight. . . arrived in Hong Kong with Senator Graham and Senator Klobuchar - briefing in the am with US team. America has been and remains the greatest force for good in history. vote-a-rama goes on. . . - hang on to your wallet! Interviews with CNN & CNBC, AZ Delegation breakfast, passage of the Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 - before 10 am! Now heading to the floor! on my way to do CNN American Morning 7: 50 to discuss my budget alternative. Now, finally, the President believes negotiated bankruptcy is the way for GM to recover - $13 billion later! on with JohnJay & Rich Morning Show, KISS-FM 104. 7 in PHX Senate Armed Services Hearing with Gen Petraeus re: Afghanistan and Pakistan Press conference with Rep King 3: 15 pm on Jack Johnson http: //tinyurl. com/d9h8tl Senator McConnell and Congressman Boehner hosting Bicameral Republican Conference on top of the $17. 4 billion GM/Chrysler have already received, an additional $22 billion has been requested - when is enough too much? Met with the Chinese Ambassador on my upcoming trip to China just finished up a meeting with General Petraeus on Afghanistan; one of the greatest generals of our time. USA Today: Nuclear inches back into energy spotlight http: //www. usatoday. com/ Bad news: my tournament picks are in the tank. Good news: followers over 317, 000! Calling for GM CEO to resign is unprecedented window dressing. GM needs restructuring as part of pre-negotiated bankruptcy package On my way to tape meet the press just finished up washington times edboard meeting with Japanese Ambassador Fujisaki on my upcoming trip to Japan I agree with the AZ/TX governors that we need to send additional National Guard troops to our southern border Armed Services hearing on nominations meeting with Prime Minister Rudd (Australia) action to secure the borders and curb drug trade is long overdue. Dep attorney general says: $17-38 billion in illegal drugs trafficed into US last year. Leiberman just announced at the hearing that the administration could do more to combat the drug cartels. I agree. According to the Justice dept, Mexican drug cartels have presence in 230 US cities - this is not just an issue for the states on SW border serving as ranking member on the Homeland Security hearing on Border security and the Mexican Drug Cartels Meeting with General Stone Curt Schilling retires - thanks for the memories from all D-back fans! Yesterday President Obama said GOP'ers have decided to just be against whatever the other side is for. So much for bipartisanship! SASC hearing on European Command & Joint Forces Command meeting with Secretary Clinton taping AMC war hero marathon - to air Memorial Day In case you missed it: USA Today, off bubble, Arizona rises u of a in sweet 16 - very proud of asu too. Just landed. Sorry to hear asu lost, u of a won! on our way back to the US. . . met a guy on the street in Brussels who is a follower, international twitter! Key note address in Brussels followed by a press conference Meeting President Misha Saakashvili Finished up BBC world update in Brussels. leaving for Brussels. the butler didn't do it. . . ! not a great start for my ncaa picks! colloquy with lindsey, cspan 2 $5 billion more for the auto suppliers - when will it stop? 20 mins to tip off. Butler in an upset over LSU. finished up a SASC hearing now meeting gen petraeus Talked about a potential trade war today -- a trade war is the last thing our economy needs right now. Just met with Rt Hon John Hutton, British Secretary of State for Defence Why did we give $20 billion to foreign banks as part of the AIG bailout? I opposed it then, and I oppose it now. had a lot of fun george: http: //tinyurl. com/dl2w9t GStephanopoulos Thanks a lot george, let's do it again soon. now i look forward to reading our followers comments and insults. GStephanopoulos like any family we agree on some things and disagree on others. GStephanopoulos I'm proud of my daughter and she has a right to her opinions. GStephanopoulos too early to draw that conclusion. GStephanopoulos both. the challenges are different but both significant. GStephanopoulos I'm working with others on alternatives - cong paul ryan has some great ideas. GStephanopoulos to follow up - first AIG bailout was pre-tarp. GStephanopoulos i voted for first tarp but that doesn't mean i voted to bail out AIG. i voted for first tarp but that doesn't mean i voted to bail out AIG. GStephanopoulos i haven't seen it but i would explore every option. i repeat, we wouldn't have this problem if we hadn't bailed them out GStephanopoulos i would have never bailed out AIG, the real scandal is billions to foreign banks. GStephanopoulos Happy St. Patrick's day - slow, sometimes pc somtimes bb Happy St. Patricks day both, usually pc sometimes bb. hi george im a little slow Twitter interview with George S at noon. Machurek its a great water cooler discussion, but i'm glad we kept up the U of A tradition, trip 25! If we hadn't bailed out AIG = no bonuses for greedy execs. U of A made it congrats to the wild cats! ASU is in of course. Sunday Show Roundup: Obama Admin now agree to taxing some employer health benefits, sound familiar? NCAA Tournament, March Madness match ups at 6 pm great weekend for college basketball. 200, 000 and counting - fantastic! joining George for a twitterview next tuesday at noon - http: //tinyurl. com/b9ljou Tweet Announcement: Met with the Vietnamese Ambassador to discuss upcoming trip to Vietnam - posted here first! ASU wins 68-56 over U of A - hope the Wildcats can still go to the dance - they deserve it! WSJ: the President announced in a speech to CEO's yesterday, he would consider cutting the 35% rate - Great idea! Let's do it! Meeting with the President of Palau, Johnson Toribiong Very interesting. . . http: //tinyurl. com/czelqn Dolphinius thank you for your support! Interview with Mayor Karen Fann, http: //www. kyca. info/kyca. php ExitPass what would you like to know? updated link: http: //tinyurl. com/ak9ulo 3 pm Pacific-10 quarterfinal: Arizona State vs. Arizona (Comcast SportsNet) Twitalyzer Clout! http: //tinyurl. com/cut245 sign up for my march madness contest - http: //tinyurl. com/brackets09 - memo to salter and hoya fans, better luck next year! interview with Sean Hannity, listen live between 3-6 ET - www. hannity. com having lunch with the Canadian Amb Richard Wilson and Lindsey at the embassy President's Earmark reform is an opportunity missed. on fox at noon to talk earmark reform No time is better than the present to undertake earmark reform Mr. President Sen Kyl and I met with county supervisors this am everyone should urge the President to veto this bill - lets start over w/o the pork meeting with the Lithuanian Foreign Minister off the floor http: //tinyurl. com/6njvbg did you know in 1991 there were 546 earmarks in appropriations bills - today, nearly 9, 000 its fun to watch members defend their pork projects. on my way to policy lunch SASC hearing with ADM Blair 1. $935, 000 for Pasteurization of Shell Eggs, MI 2. $190, 000 for a Trolley Purchase, Las Marias, PR votes starting on the floor 4. $50, 000 for the City of Charlotte for gang prevention just spoke on the floor 5. $237, 500 for Vienna Sidewalk Construction, Vienna VA meeting with Richard Gere to talkTibet more streetscaping. . . 6. $380, 000 for Perry Square Streetscaping 6. $95, 000 for Extension of the Riverwalk Trail, City of Danville, VA 7. $1 million for Shipment and storage of oil shale core samples 8. $350, 000 for the Minidoka National Historic Site 9. $475, 750 for Restore Manhattan Project Sites (NM) 10. $142, 500 for the Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota - brought to you by former Cong. James Ramstad Today's top 10 is brought to you former Members of Congress. . . on with John C. Scott - KVOI-AM (Tucson) Just finished fox and now watching Lindsey on MTP 1. $75, 000 for the “Totally Teen Zone” in Albany, GA and the number one project of the day. . . 2. $1, 284, 525 for Rolls Royce - does that include a car? 3. $122, 821 for the Greater Toledo Arts Commission 4. $190, 000 for the Berkshire Theatre in Stockbridge, MA 5. $2, 128, 000 for a Ferry Boat, San Juan, PR 6. $385, 000 for the Utah World Trade Center - Utah too? 7. $228, 000 for “streetscaping” in Bridgeville, PA 8. $380, 000 for a recreation and fairground area in Kotzebue, AK 9. $237, 500 for a new museum in San Jose, CA on my way to the floor to continue to talk pork Back by popular demand. . . 10 $190, 000 to rebuild a dock in Gold Beach, OR Having breakfast with secretary gates the pentagon. on hannity now! 1. $1. 9 million for the Pleasure Beach Water Taxi Service Project, CT 2. $143, 000 for the Dayton Society of Natural History in Dayton, OH attending subcommittee on federal financial managment 3. $143, 000 for the Historic Jazz Foundation in Kansas City, MO 4. $95, 000 for Hawaii Public Radio 5. $59, 000 for Dismal Swamp and Dismal Swamp Canal in Virginia 6. $632, 000 for the Hungry Horse Project off to lunch with Senator Michael Bennett 7. $95, 000 for the state of New Mexico to find a dental school location 8. $143, 000 for the Historic Jazz Foundation in Kansas City, MO hearing to ensure in the rush to get out the door the $787 billion in stimulus funds, there isn't waste, fraud and abuse. on my way to the homeland hearing 9. $190, 000 for the Guam Public Library in Hagatna, Guam 10. $3, 806, 000 for a Sun Grant Initiative in SD Thursday's top 10 porkiest projects coming soon if you wanna know more go to my website: http: //mccain. senate. gov 4. All 13 earmarks for PMA group, which has been raided by the FBI for corruption, totaling over $10 million -THE BEST GOVERNMENT $ CAN BUY 5. 150, 000 for lobster research - similar to lobster managment? 6. $950, 000 for a Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC see the sea turtles on your $238, 000 Polynesian Voyage 7. $7, 100, 000 for the conservation and recovery of endangered Hawaiian sea turtle populations 8. $118, 750 for a building to house an aircraft display in Rantoul, IL 9. $380, 000 for a recreation and fairground area in Kotzebue, AK 10. $190, 000 to build a Living Science Museum in New Orleans, LA today's top 10 to come shortly on my way to the wh to meet with the President on contract reform with sen Levin introduced line item veto with Feingold and congressman ryan 1. $951, 500 for the Oregon Solar Highway and the 1 project meeting with Henry McMaster - tell it all. . . 2. $900, 000 for fish management - how does one manage a fish. . . 3. $380, 000 to revitalize downtown Aliceville, AL 4. $380, 000 for lighthouses in Maine meeting with the French Defense Minister, Herve Morin taking a break for policy lunch 5. $819, 000 for catfish genetics research in Alabama 6. $190, 000 for the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, WY 7. $400, 000 for copper wire theft prevention efforts 8. $47, 500 to remodel and expand a playground in Ottawa, IL 9. $209, 000 to improve blueberry production and efficiency in GA 10. $285, 000 for the Discovery Center of Idaho in Boise, ID and coming up, Tuesday's Top 10 SASC hearing meeting with PM Tony Blair 1. $951, 500 for Sustainable Las Vegas and the number 1 porkiest project for today. . . 2. $250, 000 to enhance research on Ice Seal populations 3. $150, 000 for a rodeo museum in South Dakota 4. $143, 000 for Nevada Humanities to develop and expand an online encyclopedia - Anyone heard of Wikipedia? 5. cont: why shouldn’t we “float” a Hawaiian voyage for others? ” 5. $238, 000 for the Polynesian Voyaging Society in Hawaii - During these tough economic times with Americans out of work. . . 6. $100, 000 for the regional robotics training center in Union, SC - Does R2D2 or CP30 know about this? 7. $1, 427, 250 for genetic improvements of switchgrass - I thought switchgrass genes were pretty good already, guess I was wrong. Hopefully for a Back in the Saddle Again exhibit, Autry’s most popular song for those of you too young to remember America’s Favorite Cowboy 8. $167, 000 for the Autry National Center for the American West in Los Angeles, CA 9. $143, 000 to teach art energy - Art can produce energy? If so, then investing in the arts may lead to energy independence. 10. $100, 000 for the Central Nebraska World Trade Center Back by popular demand, another Top 10. . . 1. $1. 7 million for pig odor research in Iowa and the 1 project is. . . 2. $2 million “for the promotion of astronomy” in Hawaii - because nothing says new jobs for average Americans like investing in astronomy 3. $332, 000 for the design and construction of a school sidewalk in Franklin, Texas - not enough $ for schools in the stimulus? 4. $2. 1 million for the Center for Grape Genetics in New York - quick peel me a grape. 5. $650, 000 for beaver management in North Carolina and Mississippi 6. $1 million for mormon cricket control in Utah - is that the species of cricket or a game played by the brits? 7. $300, 000 for the Montana World Trade Center - enough said 8. $200, 000 tattoo removal violence outreach program to could help gang members or others shed visible signs of their past REALLY? going to the floor 9. $475, 000 to build a parking garage in Provo City, Utah 10. $1. 7M for a honey bee factory in Weslaco, TX top 10 projects on the way. . . Tmr I am gonna tweet the TOP TEN PORKIEST PROJECTS in theOmnibus Spending bill the Congress is about to pass Mary Hood actually did the interview for CBS on my new found love of twittering. I'm doing an interview with cbs in a few minutes YEs! ! I am twittering on my blackberry but not without a little help! house votes 398-24 to freeze auto pay raise! great! who were the 24? steve nash hurt? amare too! what now for the suns! votes at 5: 45 on my way to an interview with KTVK, channel 3 in PHX. . . tune in tonight I appreciate Senator Byrd speaking in favor of my Constitutional point of order vote on my Constitutional Point of Order at 2. now on my way to AEI to give a speech on Winning the War in Afghanistan ICYMI: I filed a constitutional point of order on the DC Representative bill on my way to the floor. Early morning - interview with CNN and Fox & Friends 8: 10. 80, 000 strong. . . ! ! Tune in to Larry King Live tonight at midnight! http: //www. cnn. com/CNN/Programs/larry. king. live/ On my way to the Annual Supper with my mom Roberta Congrats Sen Kennedy, you beat me by one: http: //www. cnn. com/ SASC announced subcommitee assignments today: http: //mccain. senate. gov/public/ Tune in tonight to my interview with Katie Couric on CBS's LIVE webcast 10: 35 pm http: //tinyurl. com/b6ahe2 Voting on Solis Meeting with British Ambassador Sir Nigel Sheinwald Happy Birthday Joe Lieberman! ! Very busy day. . . press conference with Senator Levin, Republican lunch, and now meeting with the President of the World Bank, Bob Zoellick Had the honor to meet the American hero Capt. Sullenberger Submitted my statement on the Weapons Acquisition Reform Act of 2009: http: //mccain. senate. gov/public On my way to the White House for the Fiscal Summit Had a briefing by the ONDCP about the SW border and Mexican gun running. Clip from my press conference with Senator Kyl: http: //tinyurl. com/dnhvxo Having a press conference with Senator Kyl tomorrow morning in PHX WATCH LIVE: http: //www. cnn. com/CNN/Programs/state. of. the. union Tune in to CNN's State of the Union with John King at 9: 00 am today Tune in to KISS FM (Phoenix) Johnjay & Rich tomorrow 7: 00 am or listen live: http: //johnjayandrich. 1047kissfm. com/pages/main I will be accepting the Tracy’s Kids 4th annual Courage award this evening: http: //tracyskids. org ICYMI, I was on Face yesterday: http: //www. cbsnews. com/sections/ftn/main3460. shtml will speak on the floor momentarily. . . I will be on Face the Nation on Sunday. . . or you can catch me on the floor. . . quick fox news hit and back to the floor heading to the floor to speak on my amendment. . . On the floor for the Wednesday night vote-a-rama. Turn on CBS Evening News for my interview with Katie Couric Tune in to Hugh Hewitt 7: 20 pm. Meeting with the Prime Minister of Albania, Sali Berisha! tune in to Sean Hannity - listen LIVE from 3: 00 - 6: 00 pm http: //www. hannity. com/ off to the Steering Committee lunch. . . meeting with the Mayor of Phoenix - Phil Gordon Debating Earmark reform on the floor don't forget to watch Hannity tonight (FOX News - check your local listings) Tune in to CNBC at 7: 20 to watch my interview with Larry Kudlow ICYMI I was on with Neil Cavuto this afternoon and will be on with Larry Kudlow this evening to talk about the Stimulus Bill Please visit my website to read my floor statement - http: //mccain. senate. gov/public/ Heading to the Republican Policy lunch attending the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Organizational Meeting - http: //hsgac. senate. gov/public/ Listen LIVE to my interview with Sean Hannity and Senator Tom Coburn - http: //www. hannity. com/ FINAL ICYMI, I was on CNN's American Morning - http: //www. cnn. com/video//video/politics/2009/02/02/am. john. mccain. cnn ICYMI, I was also on Good Morning America this morning with Diane Sawyer - http: //tinyurl. com/bcxq8b ICYMI, I was on CBS Early Show this morning with Harry Smith. . . http: //tinyurl. com/btzbbk Congratulations to the Cards on a game well played. . . i always love a comback kid! Listen LIVE to my radio interview with Jon C. Scott - KVOI Tucson, AZ : http: //www. kvoi. com/listenlive. php Watch my interview with Fox & Friends LIVE 8: 15 am - http: //www. foxnews. com/foxfriends/index. html Listen LIVE to my interview with Keven Cohen: http: //tinyurl. com/djsvx9 Attended a Homeland Security & Government Affairs Committee meeting on Lessons from Mumbai - http: //hsgac. senate. gov/public Welcoming Steve Duprey to the Hill! http: //tinyurl. com/b7oxbf Tune in to ESPN's First Take 11: 40 am - http: //tinyurl. com/5pe8uk http: //tinyurl. com/an79of Watch the SASC hearing LIVE - http: //tinyurl. com/cgs2wu On my way to the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing with Secretary Gates - 106 Dirksen Countdown to the Superbowl, GO Cards! ! http: //www. nfl. com/superbowl/43 I'm traveling today with Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Joe Lieberman. ICYMI - Fox News Sunday http: //tinyurl. com/62lrxt I will be on Fox News Sunday 9: 00 am, so don't forget to tune in! http: //www. foxnews. com/fns/ I'm meeting with the Indian Ambassador Ronen Sen at 3: 00 pm. Check out my interview last night with Larry King http: //tinyurl. com/d8ls4e I am working in my office on Capitol Hill today.