Mitchell, Harry E.

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This collection constitutes the photo morgue of the Tempe Daily News. The images document Tempe's social and economic development, including churches, businesses, street scenes, buildings, and portraits of community leaders. All photographs were taken by staff photographers; no images from news bureaus are included.

Scope and Contents Segments on Harry Mitchell's congressional bid, an update regarding the English language learning controversy, the lower costs of state-run prisons, and the possibility of breastfeeding as an exemption from Arizona's indecent exposure laws (House Bill 2376). Guests include Tom Horne, State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Representative Russell Pearce (R); Amy Milliron; Senator John M. Huppenthal; Dora Schriro, Director of the Arizona Department of Corrections. There are television...

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Special Edition on a debate between two candidates seeking to represent Arizona's Fifth Congressional District concerning the continuing issue of illegal immigration, the conflict in Iraq, and the broader war on terror. Guests include Republican incumbent Representative J. D. Hayworth; Congressional Democratic candidate Harry Mitchell. There are television advertisements for the first 1:10 and last 4:10 of the video.

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Robert Robb In-Studio Interview (Grant and Willey); August Water Report Package (Taylor); Horizon Softball Complex Package (Simons). Segments on water resources and groundwater quality, the citizen transportation advisory committee, a sales tax increase for highway construction, and the construction of softball stadiums.

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NFL Football in Arizona Package, Goddard, Brown, and Mitchell Remote/In-Studio Interview (Miller); Rio Salado Election Package, John DeWitt In-Studio Interview (Taylor). Segments on a proposal to entice the St. Louis Cardinals football team to move to Arizona and the future of the Rio Salado Project.

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Suns Drug Case Package, Tom Collins In-Studio Interview (Shelton); Tempe Rio Salado Package, Harry Mitchell In-Studio Interview (Taylor). Segments on the Phoenix Suns player's links to drugs and gambling, and Tempe's new Salt River project. There is a pre-show take for the first 40 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

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Sky Harbor Expansion Package, Mayor Mitchell and Linda Nadolski (Britton); New Alliance Party Package, Thompkins and Houser Interview (Shelton); Rob Melnick Commentary #1 Package (Wong). Segments on Sky Harbor's expansion, the New Alliance Party, and Rob Melvick's guest commentary (quality of education).

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Tempe Stadium Package, Martin Stone Interview (Wong); Recycling Package, Jack Friedline Interview (Miller); Robert Robb Commentary #67 (Robb). Segments on a recycling program in Phoenix, Robert Robb's commentary (possible tax increases), the chances of landing a major league baseball team in the Valley, and some sites where a new baseball stadium might be constructed.

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Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the Democratic Congressional win (Harry Mitchell), Senator McCain's possible presidential bid, and a U.S. Airways/Delta merger. Panelists include Paul Giblin, East Valley Tribune; Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services; Mike Sunnucks, Business Journal. There are television advertisements for the first 1:05 and last 3:25 of the video.

Abstract

This collection contains briefing materials, policy research, constituent correspondence, memorabilia, schedules, and other materials documenting Harry E. Mitchell's service in the U.S. Congress as a Representative from Arizona (2007-2010). This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information.