Paul Babeu target of $2.1 million claim

azcentral politics April 27, 2012 News  |   Sports  |   Money  |   Things To Do  |   Politics Paul Babeu target of $2.1 million claim The ex-vice mayor of Apache Junction, his wife and their son have filed a $2.1 million claim against Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu. In the claim, Robert, Cynthia and Robert Eck III allege the sheriff ordered a deputy to pursue "baseless" charges against the then-vice mayor and his son in 2009. Documents: Notice of claim | Eck case: Dismissal | Report Read this story Political Insider blog Fund sweeps come back from the dust bin Republican lawmakers were quick to tout the fact they had no fund sweeps in the budget they unveiled in February. But among the details seeping out about the ... Read this blog entry Who pays when the president travels for the campaign? President Barack Obama flies Air Force One when he leaves town. So does Candidate Barack Obama. Either way, taxpayers are on the hook for a hefty amount - Air Force One costs nearly $180,000 an hour to operate. Poll: Arizona voters support Dream Act The Merrill/Morrison Institute survey indicated that 73 percent of registered voters support the Dream Act -- 45 percent of them strongly. Arizona GOP: Accord on budget is near Republican legislative leaders Thursday said they're confident they are close to a budget agreement with Gov. Jan Brewer. • Montini: GOP sees an economic mushroom cloud Arizona Politics • Thomas demands grand jury appearance • Justice Department signs off on maps • Bill on Colorado City police dies in House • Pinal Supervisor Martyn to leave post • Dem to seek CD5 seat • Planned Parenthood funds at risk • Insider: Gould has method to tax-credits votes • Candidates square off in GOP Congress debate • Thomas aide to appeal law suspension • Some OKd bills not reaching Brewer Are your public officials telling the truth? AZ Fact Check helps keep Arizona officials honest by rating the truthfulness of their political statements. Visit azfactcheck.com today. Subscribe now to the Arizona Republic and save Start saving with the best deals and bargains, exlusive to The Arizona Republic - it's value you can't afford to miss! Save up to 90% off on coupons and deals at DealChicken.com! Coupons and deals up to 90% off! We hatch local deals daily! Sign up today! My Account  |   Subscribe to other email newsletters.  |   Contact us   |   Unsubscribe © 2012 azcentral.com. All rights reserved. | Users of this site agree to the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights and Ad Choices Add azcentral@azcentral.com to your address book to ensure proper delivery of your newsletters.