Rep. Barber's Statement on New Plans to Handle Budget Cuts for Customs and Border Protection

Congressman pleased that furloughs will be avoided but disappointed that overtime will be reduced, undermining border security efforts.
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Economy and Jobs

Generating jobs and strengthening the economy is Congressman Barber’s top priority. With every issue he faces in Congress – from health care to education to energy – he is focused on increasing affordability and rebuilding the middle class.
Rep. Barber at the solar power facility at Red Rocks

Strengthening the Middle Class

With the economy still in recovery, hardworking families in Southern Arizona are feeling the burden of low wages and ever-increasing costs. Our country has a long history of supporting the middle class and we must continue this commitment. With every issue Barber faces in Congress – from health care to education to energy – he is focused on increasing affordability and rebuilding the middle class.
Rep. Barber speaking about the fiscal cliff

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U.S. REP. RON BARBER’S STATEMENT ON NEW PLANS TO HANDLE BUDGET CUTS FOR CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

May 20, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today released the following statement on newly released plans by the Department of Homeland Security to handle budget cuts affecting Customs and Border Protection.

U.S. REP. RON BARBER INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP VETERANS FIND JOBS

May 20, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today joined his colleagues to introduce legislation that will help provide employers with a tax credit for hiring recently discharged veterans.

U.S. REP. RON BARBER WELCOMES GRANT TO IMPROVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN WILLCOX

May 17, 2013 Press Release

TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber today welcomed an announcement that Willcox will receive a $414,935 grant from the Border Environment Cooperation Commission to help fund the final design for its wastewater treatment plant.

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