Recent News About U.S. Senator John Mccain
McCain asks EPA about mine and smelter cleanup plans
By Kathy Adams | Jun 2, 2016
U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy last week asking about the agency’s plans to clean up contamination at the Dewey-Humboldt Iron King Mine and Humboldt Smelter Superfund Site in Arizona.
Sens. Flake, McCain strong on energy security issues, says Arizona veteran leader
By LocalLabs News Service | May 16, 2016
The Arizona Vets4Energy chair says we can thank our military by advocating for policies that encourage more domestic energy production.
McCain pushes for DOJ investigation of EPA role in Gold King spill
By Khristopher Flack | May 1, 2016
U.S. John McCain (R-AZ) is calling on the Department of Justice to launch a criminal investigation of the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to its handling of a massive wastewater spill at a former mine in Colorado in August.
McCain-backed water conservation measures added to appropriations bill
By Khristopher Flack | Apr 28, 2016
The U.S Senate voted Monday to include two Arizona water conservation amendments backed by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to the Fiscal Year 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.
McCain, Flake pass amendment to improve WAPA transparency
By Khristopher Flack | Apr 25, 2016
Legislation sponsored by U.S. Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) that would give Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) customers more access to information on the rates the company charges customers was approved by the Senate last week .
McCain urges more federal land be made availabe to Arizona's forest industry to prevent fires
By Carol Ostrow | Apr 7, 2016
U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) recently asked the U.S. Forest Service to let Arizona forestland become available to the state’s timber industry for the sake of reforestation and to prevent rampant wildfires.
Fish and Wildlife Service pledges completion of Willow Beach Fish Hatchery repairs
By Carrie Bradon | Apr 2, 2016
In a recent letter from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the department made a commitment to Sen. John McCain to complete the ongoing repairs for the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery, located in Mohave County, before the end of July 2016.
Flake, McCain proposed bill to force FAA to issue notifications before changing flight patterns
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 17, 2016
U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake and John McCain, both Arizona Republicans, recently proposed legislation in response to the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to modify flight patterns to accommodate the communities and airports affected by flights in and out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
McCain calls forest restoration funding an important step
By Carrie Bradon | Feb 29, 2016
U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said the recent announcement that Arizona's Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) will be receiving an additional $10 million per year over 10 years in Forest Service funding is an important step forward in advancing forest thinning projects in the state.
Arizona legislators respond to Justice Scalia’s death
By Carol Ostrow | Feb 15, 2016
Three U.S. lawmakers from Arizona, Rep. Matt Salmon and Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake, all Republicans, responded to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, 79, who died Saturday in Texas.
McCain urges permanent extension of Internet Tax Freedom Act
By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 14, 2016
U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) recently urged President Barack Obama to sign the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act.
McCain, Flake applaud Bureau of Reclamation investment in Arizona water storage programs
By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 14, 2016
U.S. Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) recently endorsed the Bureau of Reclamation funding plan for water management and drought response projects in Arizona.
McCain, Flake push for clarity on flight path changes in FAA bill
By Carol Ostrow | Feb 1, 2016
U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake, both Arizona Republicans sent a letter last week to two congressional committees asking them to consider Phoenix area concerns about flight path changes at Sky Harbor International Airport.
McCain supports University of Phoenix’s reinstatement to federal tuition program
By Carol Ostrow | Jan 19, 2016
U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said last week he was pleased that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has reinstated the University of Phoenix’s eligibility for DOD tuition assistance.
McCain responds to Gilbert, Arizona mayor’s East Valley Partnership appointment
By Carol Ostrow | Dec 14, 2015
U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) praised Gilbert, Arizona, Mayor John Lewis last week after learning that Lewis will be leaving his post to become president and CEO of the East Valley Partnership (EVP).
Congress passes McCain, Flake Arizona interstate measures
By Carol Ostrow | Dec 8, 2015
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) said last week he was pleased that Congress approved measures he co-authored with U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to extend one Arizona highway and provide for a future thoroughfare.
McCain challenges federal targeting of University of Phoenix
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 24, 2015
U.S. Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) recently wrote Education Secretary Arne Duncan regarding what they claim is unfair targeting of the University of Phoenix and other for-profit educational institutions.
McCain praises Senate resolutions to freeze EPA laws
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 23, 2015
U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said last week he applauded the Senate’s passage of two bipartisan resolutions to stop the administration’s “Clean Power Plan” laws, which would have adversely impacted Arizona businesses and consumers.
McCain praises House vote to expand Arizona’s highway system
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 7, 2015
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) this week praised the House of Representatives’ passage of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act for its ensured boost to Arizona’s highway infrastructure with new thoroughfares.
McCain, Flake react to canceled Obamacare co-op
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 4, 2015
U.S. Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) released a statement Monday regarding the removal of Meritus Mutual Health Partners from the federal marketplace, rendering it unable to write new or renew existing policies.
