Symington had also political problems. The government charged Symington with actions violating conflict-of interest law. However, the lawsuit ended up with Symington s acquittal. At 1999 Caucus, Democrats addressed six important issues. Their strongest focus is on children and families and on education.
Democrats seek a safe, stable and happy home for Arizona children.
They push for a larger Healthy Families Program and for reinstallation of Health Start funding. Attention is paid to children who are under state protection to find a permanent and loving home. They call for immunization of young children. In order to strengthen childcare, Democrats also focus on job training. They help families that are trying to be self-sufficient to successfully transfer from welfare to financial independence.