Boozman says he’ll keep on pushing for veterans bill
U.S. Sen. John Boozman said Thursday that he's continuing to push for a bill that would expand health care access to toxic-exposed veterans after fellow Arkans…
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Arkansan who died in Korean War remembered at Washington dedication ceremony
Thousands of miles away from his home in Arkansas, U.S. Army soldier Ivey Gene Barnett was a teenager when he went missing in action during the Korean War.
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Arkansan in Korean War remembered
Thousands of miles away from his home in Arkansas, U.S. Army soldier Ivey Gene Barnett was a teenager when he went missing in action during the Korean War.
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Cheney rebukes Cotton for Jan. 6 hearings criticism
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton drew a rebuke from U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Monday after the Arkansas Republican criticized the Jan. 6 hearings that he ackno…
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Cheney criticizes Cotton's comments on Jan. 6 commission
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton drew a rebuke from U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Monday after the Arkansas Republican criticized the Jan. 6 hearings that he acknowledged he had…
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3 in Arkansas delegation vote no on spending package that contained own earmarks
Three members of Arkansas' congressional delegation voted against a House spending package that contained earmarks the lawmakers requested for their own distri…
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Washington news in brief
Cotton is honored
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U.S. senators from Arkansas criticize gay marriage bill, won’t say how they’ll vote
U.S. Sens. John Boozman and Tom Cotton are criticizing an effort to pass legislation that would protect same-sex marriage under federal law.
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Little Rock student visits D.C. to meet top U.S. envoy
Arkansas student Mariam Parray met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken Wednesday after winning the American Foreign Service Association's 2021 high school e…
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Buttigieg gets a grilling on inflation
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford on Tuesday pressed Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on how his department is addressing inflation as the Biden adm…
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GOP funds at top in Congress races; state incumbents overwhelm rivals
WASHINGTON -- Arkansas Republicans running for reelection to Congress are dominating their Democratic opponents on the fundraising front months ahead of the No…
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Washington news in brief: Womack rips rival party over inflation; Senators pay tribute to Oppelo lawman; Cotton set to speak at N.H. GOP event
Womack rips rival party over inflation
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Arkansans attend groundbreaking for Gulf War veterans memorial
Arkansas veterans were on hand Thursday at a groundbreaking ceremony for the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial set to be located a short walk fr…
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State’s 4 House members split on bill to assist toxin-exposed veterans
Arkansas' congressional delegation split their votes on Wednesday over bipartisan legislation that would expand health care access to toxin-exposed veterans.
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Arkansan’s testimony featured in Jan. 6 panel’s hearing
WASHINGTON -- An Arkansan told then-President Donald Trump that he'd exhausted the window for pursuing litigation related to the 2020 presidential election, th…
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Range wide for state earmark requests; after hiatus, most of state delegation asks for funds
A new library in Berryville. Highway widening in the Hot Springs area. Upgrades to a military gun range in Central Arkansas.
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WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF: Art by 4 Arkansas students on display | Hutchinson plans Maine, N.H. trip | Westerman backs bill targeting drugs
New student artwork from Arkansas is now on display in a prominent underground corridor connecting the U.S. Capitol and the Cannon House Office Building.
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Airports in Northwest Arkansas, Texarkana to get $18M for terminal improvements
The Biden administration on Thursday announced that two Arkansas airports will receive a total of $18 million for terminal improvements thanks to last year’s b…
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Changes in Arkansas GOP’s abortion view seen; rape, incest once exceptions to ban
WASHINGTON -- Rose Mimms remembers a time when passing a near-total abortion ban would have been out of the question for the Arkansas Legislature.
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Cotton heading to Iowa in GOP show of support
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton will be in Iowa this week to campaign for Republican candidates as the Arkansan shows signs that he's laying the groundwork …
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Governor promotes Arkansas on panel; foreign investors focus of D.C. trip
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- Arkansas officials are in the Washington, D.C., area this week to promote foreign economic investment in the Natural State and recruit …
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U.S. House OKs bill aimed at mental health, drug use that has opioid provision by Arkansas Rep. French Hill
The U.S. House passed a legislative package to address mental health and drug abuse, including a provision sponsored by Arkansas Republican French Hill that wo…
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U.S. House OKs bill aimed at mental health, drug use; opioid provision by Hill in it
The U.S. House passed a legislative package to address mental health and drug abuse, including a provision sponsored by Arkansas Republican French Hill that wo…
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Sens. Cotton, Boozman say they would oppose gun bill
U.S. Sens. John Boozman and Tom Cotton on Wednesday said they would oppose bipartisan anti-gun violence legislation in the Senate.
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Cotton: Will oppose bipartisan gun violence package
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton says he will oppose a bipartisan gun violence package after the release of legislative text that would put in place tougher gun laws.
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Veterans health bill advances; Boozman-backed measure addresses toxic exposure
The U.S. Senate approved a bill Thursday expanding health care access to veterans exposed to toxins during their service, a piece of legislation that included …
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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson hints at run for president again
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson continued to hint at a presidential run as he told a group of attorneys Wednesday that he was starting to "lay the foundation" for…
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Governor, Israeli group agree to exchange investment ideas, tech company info
WASHINGTON -- Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday with the Israel Innovation Authority, a move aimed at fostering coop…
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Hill votes for wildlife conservation bill
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. French Hill voted Tuesday to pass a bill that would channel new funding toward wildlife conservation while the rest of the U.S. House d…
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Boozman open to considering gun law
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas on Monday said he's open to considering a bipartisan agreement on mental health, school security and tougher g…
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‘Red flag’ gun bill clears U.S. House; Arkansas’ 4 members vote ‘no’
Democrats passed "red flag" firearm legislation in the U.S. House on Thursday without the help of Arkansas Republicans.
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State delegation in U.S. House all vote against gun bill
Arkansas' U.S. House delegation voted against tougher gun policies on Wednesday, objecting to legislative efforts from Democrats following a series of high-pro…
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Biden signs several bills aimed at veterans’ care
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday a bill expanding mammogram eligibility for veterans, giving final approval to legislation sponsored b…
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Arkansas congressional members are silent on guns
WASHINGTON -- Arkansas congressional lawmakers are showing no signs of embracing new gun restrictions as House Democrats look to pass changes this week in the …
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Must talk gun purchases, age, Hutchinson says
WASHINGTON -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said raising the purchasing age of AR-15 style weapons should be in the conversation as the nation continues to gr…
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Boozman: Increase agricultural output
U.S. Sen. John Boozman encouraged U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thursday to work toward helping lower food prices and increasing global food security.
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3 congressmen take GOP races by wide margins
The three Arkansas congressmen who faced Republican challengers won by wide margins in Tuesday's primary election.
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Boozman tops foes in Senate GOP run
Republican John Boozman coasted to victory in the Senate Republican primary on Tuesday, embracing an endorsement from former President Donald Trump as he fende…
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Republican John Boozman easily defeats foes in Senate GOP run
Republican John Boozman coasted to victory in the Senate Republican primary on Tuesday, embracing an endorsement from former President Donald Trump as he fende…
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GOP primary seen as decisive for state
WASHINGTON -- The state's Republican primary on Tuesday will all but decide the next congressional delegation from Arkansas given the unlikelihood of Democrati…
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Deadline missed by Senate hopeful Bequette, filing says
An Arkansas state lawmaker has submitted an ethics complaint against Republican Senate candidate Jake Bequette, saying the former NFL player failed to file a f…
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GOP race for U.S. House seat heats up over veteran status
The campaign of Republican U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford is questioning the veteran status of his primary opponent Brandt Smith, disputing Smith's descriptions of hi…
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Boozman votes against $40B in aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. John Boozman voted against a $40 billion Ukraine aid package, breaking ranks with Senate Republican leadership and U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton…
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3 hopefuls vie for GOP nod in U.S. House race
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford is squaring off against two challengers in the Republican primary for Arkansas' 1st Congressional District this month.
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3 Democrats in Arkansas seek seat in U.S. Senate
Real estate agent Natalie James of Little Rock, small-business owner Dan Whitfield of Bella Vista and Jack Foster, a former Pine Bluff City Council member, are…
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Hill faces challenger Reynolds in U.S. House primary
U.S. Rep. French Hill is looking to defeat primary challenger Conrad Reynolds as the two Republicans compete in the state's redrawn 2nd Congressional District …
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Four Arkansas students to send art to U.S. Capitol
Four Arkansas students have been named winners of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition in their respective districts, earning a spot for their artwork to be …
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Senate campaigns focus on Trump
Donald Trump's sway over the Republican Party is on display in this year's U.S. Senate race as John Boozman leans on the former president's endorsement.
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Little Rock mayor heads national group
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. was sworn in Friday as the new president of the African American Mayors Association.
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Tyson Foods, other meatpackers grilled over beef prices in congressional hearing
Congressional lawmakers pressed meatpacking executives for answers on Wednesday as American families continue to face soaring beef prices.
