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October 12, 2008 | Front Page

Arizona engaged in political dogfighting over land near base

Residential encroachment could damage Luke Air Force Base's chances of hosting a new fighter.
Idaho base challenges Luke | A look at Luke

Nader, Barr may be a factor in this election

Swing states with razor-thin margins are at stake.
Race still factor? | Reform Party endorses McCain

Latin Mass makes a return to the Valley

The Latin Mass, a relic from the 16th century, is returning to churches across the Valley, the nation and the world one year after Pope Benedict XVI loosened restrictions on priests performing it. The irony, of course, is that it has become relevant again by not changing at all.

Medicaid strained by low-pay jobs

With retail jobs surging in Arizona low-paid retail employees have been a drain on state coffers. They are prime users of the state's Medicaid health-care program, which costs taxpayers more than $1 billion annually with 1 in 6 Arizonans enrolled.

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