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Ann Kirkpatrick

US House, Arizona - District 1

A true representative for the district
An advocate for children and families
A top Republican target

About Ann Kirkpatrick

A successful challenger race

Experienced legislator Ann Kirkpatrick needed a massive campaign fund to take over this Republican-held district in 2008. Ranked as one of Democrats' top pick-up opportunities, Kirkpatrick mobilized her supporters and, with the help of EMILY's List members, soundly defeated her GOP opponent. But Republicans have made Kirkpatrick a target from day one, and they're willing to pull out all the stops to take back this seat in 2010.

A self-made progressive leader

Born and raised among the Apache, Ann Kirkpatrick worked her way through law school and was the first woman deputy county attorney in Coconino. An Arizona native, Kirkpatrick is working to improve the challenges facing her district, where unemployment is high, wages are low, and access to education and health care is limited. Serving Arizona citizens in a variety of positions, Kirkpatrick has made a name for herself as a principled legislator with a strong record on ethics.

A GOP 2010 target

In Congress, Ann has been a leader on veteran's issues, revitalizing the economy, and improving the lives of Arizonians. Although she's hit the ground running in Washington, Republicans know that her first re-election will be critical -- and they're determined to make sure they put this seat back in the GOP's column. Kirkpatrick has been named a top Republican target for 2010, and her victory will be crucial for protecting Democrats' majority in the House and for continued progress for Arizona citizens.

March 6, 2010

Tuesday 'Tele-town hall' focuses on veterans

Prescott Daily Courier

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick will continue her "Ask Ann" tele-town hall series with a conversation at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday about how to make sure the country keeps its promises to veterans.

This will be the third tele-town hall in the "Ask Ann" series. Participants can dial in toll free to 877-269-7289, then press 15024 when prompted. They can ask the Congresswoman questions by pressing *3.

As the daughter and niece of soldiers and a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Rep. Kirkpatrick said she is staunchly committed to helping veterans.

Bill to Cut Congressional Salaries Receives Bipartisan Support

Politics Daily

A dozen lawmakers of both parties have signed on to a bill to give themselves a pay cut as a way to show that Congress is willing to make sacrifices as many Americans suffer through tough economic times.

Under the legislation introduced this week by Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.), congressional salaries would be docked by 5 percent, The New York Times reported.

Kirkpatrick takes pay cut, sponsors legislation for Congress to do the same

The EMILY's List Blog

When we helped elect Cong. Ann Kirkpatrick in 2008, we knew we were backing a candidate set on putting constituents ahead of herself. And it turns out that's exactly what we got.

Today, Ann announced her sponsorship of a bill to reduce congressional salaries by 5 percent, the Taking Responsibility for Congressional Pay Act. If the bill passes, member salaries would be cut for the first time since 1933, when they were reduced during the Great Depression.