GRIJALVA V. FLAKE V. A TANK

posted by Christopher Conover

Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona) says Congressman Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) is costing Arizona jobs. But Flake’s office says Grijalva has it wrong.

Grijalva is heading to the Charles E. Gillman military manufacturing plant in Rio Rico for a tour at the end of the week. In a press release, Grijalva’s office says while the Congressman is at the facility he will discuss Congressman Flake’s request for a three-year freeze on the construction of Abrams tanks.

Congressman Grijalva says that proposal will cost Arizona jobs. The news release is of particular note because Flake is the front-runner in the race for the US Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jon Kyl (R).

It is also worth noting that Flake’s office says Grijalva has his facts wrong. An email from a Flake spokesperson says, “There has been no legislative effort by Congressman Flake to single out funding for the Abrams tank. Given the federal government’s fiscal crisis, spending is going to have to be cut, including the defense budget. However, there’s been no focus by Congressman Flake on funding for the Abrams tank.”