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http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/jan/10/womack-wins-backing-to-head-budget-pane-1/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- Backed by top Republican leadership, a lawmaker from Northwest Arkansas is poised to claim the House Budget Committee gavel. The House Republican Steering Committee on Tuesday evening threw its support behind 3rd District U.S. Rep. Steve Womack.… Read more »

http://https//talkbusiness.net/2018/01/arkansas-congressional-delegation-mum-on-sessions-marijuana-move-polls-show-growing-support-for-the-plant/ by Talk Business & Politics staff Although Arkansas’ Congressional delegation is declining comment, a growing number of Republican members of the U.S. House and Senate, and even Republican governors, disapprove of U.S. Attorney… Read more »

http://http//www.littlerocksoiree.com/post/120158/centers-for-youth-families-to-recognize-rep-french-hill by Todd Traub The Champions of Hope aren’t angels. They aren’t sweethearts. And that’s the point. This year the Centers for Youth and Families, in its ongoing quest to promote social wellness, inaugurated its Champions of Hope volunteer program for high school boys. The… Read more »

By: Frank Underwood WASHINGTON -- Dull Christmas cards have been a Capitol Hill tradition for decades. Stacy Crawford, wife of U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, was determined to change that. "I wanted to do something funny and fun," she said. "He's got a great sense of humor, and I wanted people to see that side of him." So she re-created a couple of scenes from National… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/27/wise-investment-20171127/ By PATRICIA M. BLICK As Congress and the administration begin serious negotiations on comprehensive tax reform, it is vital they recognize the critical importance of capital investments in our nation's communities. In particular, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program is an incentive… Read more »

http://https//www.reuters.com/article/usa-trump-cfpb/repeat-rival-sides-square-off-over-succession-at-u-s-consumer-finance-agency-idUSL3N1NX22E WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - A battle over who should run the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the coming months was set for court as Obama-era holdovers sought to maintain their control over a powerful watchdog which… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/19/westerman-reveals-geospatial-data-bill-/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman unveiled a new version of the proposed Geospatial Data Act of 2017 Wednesday, legislation designed to help standardize the way government agencies acquire, organize, store and share this type of data. The Republican from Hot… Read more »

http://https//morningconsult.com/2017/11/15/lawmakers-preview-tug-of-war-over-cordrays-replacement/ BY RYAN RAINEY Wednesday’s news that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray plans to resign by the end of this month was met with predictable jubilation from Republicans who have frequently criticized his management of the young agency throughout… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/grant-to-help-fight-opioid-epidemic-in-rural-arkansas/857480769 WASHINGTON, D.C. - A federal grant has been approved to help fight the opioid epidemic in rural areas of Arkansas. U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack, and Bruce Westerman, welcomed the U.S.… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/14/senate-panel-strikes-deal-on-easing-rul/ By ELIZABETH DEXHEIMER BLOOMBERG NEWS The Republican leader of a key Senate panel has struck a deal with moderate Democrats to ease regulatory burdens on financial firms, setting up one of the best chances in years for lawmakers to make major changes to rules passed in the wake of the 2008… Read more »