Visiting Paz de Cristo Outreach Center in Mesa, Congressman Mitchell talks about how the current economic downturn is creating challenges for nonprofit organizations and agrees to donate his recent pay raise to charity.

Standing room only at a Sustainability Town Hall hosted by Congressman Mitchell, panelists discussed clean, renewable energy and its environmental and economic impact on Arizona.

On the steps of the U.S. Capitol, Congressman Mitchell joined with Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia to introduce the New GI Bill. The bill, which was signed into law last year, provides military veterans with educational benefits ranging from college tuition to living stipends.

Valley firefighters – including three fire chiefs – joined with Congressman Mitchell to call on Congress to pass legislation to strengthen efforts to fight urban wildfires and improve safety for our firefighters.