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WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF: Congressman pays visit to West Point | Cotton addresses racial bias, police | Hill honors staff at Cabot school 06/14/2020 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Congressman pays visit to West Point WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., traveled to the U.S. Military Academy last week ahead of Saturday's graduation ceremonies. Several members of the class… Read more »

D.C. protest's dispersal draws reactions from state 06/08/2020 Arkansas Democrat Gazette WASHINGTON -- Last week's forced removal of demonstrators from Lafayette Square was a shameful chapter in the presidency of Donald Trump and an affront to the U.S. Constitution, according to Arkansas' three Democratic congressional candidates. Two Arkansas Libertarian candidates and an… Read more »

WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF: Arkansan keeping religious-panel post | Cotton aims to laud virus whistleblower | Congressional-app contest starting up 06/07/2020 Arkansas Democrat Gazette WASHINGTON -- A former Harding University executive vice president and professor of business has been reappointed to serve on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the organization… Read more »

Congressman French Hill meets with Searcy leaders on reopenings, COVID-19 06/04/2020 The Searcy Daily Citizen About a dozen Searcy business and community leaders met with Congressman French Hill on Wednesday and discussed reopenings in light of COVID-19. Hill, a Republican representing the 2nd District of Arkansas, went around the room at Think Idea Studio and let each person… Read more »

Episode 5: BPC Action's Under the Dome on Inspectors General ft. former Republican OMB Official Robert Shea and Reps. Connolly (D-VA) and Hill (R-AR) 06/03/2020 Bipartisan Policy Center Action Following the largest stimulus package in American history, effective and independent oversight is needed now more than ever. Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and French Hill (R-AR) share their… Read more »

Fed's massive 'Main Street' business rescue in danger of fizzling 06/02/2020 Politico A $600 billion Federal Reserve loan program designed to offer a lifeline to tens of thousands of struggling U.S. companies is heading for trouble before it even gets under way. Some potential borrowers complain that the "Main Street" lending program — so named because it's aimed at helping… Read more »

WWII veteran to celebrate 102nd birthday and recovery from COVID-19 05/28/2020 KATV LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A retired staff sergeant, serving in the infantry, John Jones is no stranger to tough fights, but his recent battle with COVID-19 inspired his family to honor his legacy in a big way. Some of the state's early COVID-19 came out of the Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation… Read more »

How lawmaker ties helped shape Fed chairman's COVID-19 response 05/27/2020 The Hill Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's deep ties with lawmakers are paying off as the central bank deploys trillions of dollars in financial support for the economy with the blessing of Congress. With the coronavirus crisis, Powell has drawn from years of experience negotiating with lawmakers,… Read more »

Arkansas' health chief announces departure as virus surges 05/26/2020 KATV LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas' top health official is leaving later this year as the state continues seeing a resurgence of coronavirus cases. Health Secretary Dr. Nathaniel Smith announced Tuesday that he's leaving Aug. 28 for a job with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gov. Asa… Read more »

Gov. Hutchinson’s Memorial Day remarks at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery 05/25/2020 Ozarks First ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — On this Memorial Day, America honors men and women who died while serving in the military. From North Little Rock, Governor Asa Hutchinson delivered remarks at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery Wreath Laying Ceremony: “I want to express my thanks to Major… Read more »