LITTLE ROCK, Ark - A shadowbox full of medals and an Arkansas Veteran are in the same place for the first time since the Vietnam War. Congressman French Hill and Robert Sangalli's family surprised the Fore 101 first airborne radio man today. Sangalli was awarded the Bronze Star for valor under fire among others. One medal that he never received was the Purple Heart. After he was wounded, Hills office was able to get that medal for Sangalli. Like every selfless hero, Sangalli says its not about t...
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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Almost fifty years after joining the army, a Vietnam veteran finally receives his purple heart. Bob Sangalli never thought he would receive awards for his service in Vietnam. But his family had other plans in store. "They pulled a surprise on me," explains Sangalli. When the war came to an end, Bob chose to return to the US--instead of waiting for his medals to be prepared in Vietnam: "[I've] been waiting on the medals since then." He figured they were lost in the mail: "I t...
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Vietnam War medals have always been intangible things for Robert Sangalli -- something he seldom mentioned to his wife, Ramona. When his tour overseas ended, Sangalli -- who now lives in Little Rock -- returned stateside before the military could present him with them. They were destined to be forever forgotten, Sangalli thought. That is, until Thursday morning. Click here to read more.
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Progress is vital to the future of any nation, especially one that is in constant competition to maintain its designation as the greatest in the world. For the last century, America has been the leader in global progress. Our space program produced the first lunar landing, and our pursuit of that endeavor birthed a generation of unthinkable and rapid technological advancement. Our scientists, doctors, and researchers have developed vaccines, cures, and treatments that have eradicated deadly dise...
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Our Pope Francis has been vocal about the need to stand with oppressed groups throughout the world, especially those like the Christian, Jewish, Yezidi and minority Muslim communities in Iraq and Syria that are being uprooted, subjugated and murdered by ISIS. As Catholics and Americans, we believe in a set of values that are commitments to religious freedom and human rights, and it is our obligation to do what we can to — like the Holy Father suggests — seek justice for those being persecuted on...
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The state's Republicans had a lot to celebrate at their annual convention, for the party picked up nine seats in Arkansas' 100-member House of Representatives in last month's election and two more seats in the 35-member state Senate. If everything isn't coming up roses, then at least it's daffodil time for the Grand Old Brand New Party. And yet only one refrain was repeated over and over again at this Republican conclave: "Don't screw it up!" For the party can be its own most effective saboteur,...
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U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., hopes to learn more Thursday about allegations of significant financial waste at the Pentagon, and U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, said Congress must take part of the blame for “blocking even modest attempts to reform” the Department of Defense. The Washington Post first published the story about a report identifying $125 billion in wasted money related to numerous inefficiencies at the Pentagon. Pentagon officials also are accused of burying the report to a...
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Arkansas Republicans started their state committee meeting Saturday with applause for President-elect Donald Trump, but their main focus was on gains made for the party at the state and local level. During the meeting, officials preached unity among the surging number of Republicans in state and local office and told them, "Don't screw it up." In interviews, Doyle Webb, who was re-elected chairman of the state party Saturday, and Gov. Asa Hutchinson said more disagreement among party members is ...
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(JNS.org) Republican members of the House of Representatives are pressing President Barack Obama to veto any forthcoming United Nations Security Council resolutions on Palestinian statehood. At a Capitol Hill press conference Nov. 30, U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) urged Obama to veto any U.N. resolution "that unilaterally recognizes a Palestinian state, dictates steps or parameters to the parties, or issues condemnations against Israel." U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) said Obama “should not ac...
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Boy Scout Troop 152 of Clinton, announces Eagle Court of Honor for Grant McMurry. Congressman James French Hill of Arkansas’s 2nd District will present McMurry his Eagle Scout award, December 3, 6 p.m. at Clinton First Assembly of God Church, 2466 Hwy. 65 North, Clinton. The Eagle Scout Badge is the highest youth award which may be earned by a member of the Boy Scouting program. Eagle Scout candidate Grant McMurry earned 27 merit badges. McMurray is the son of Frank and Suzanne McMurry. McMurray...
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