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Ex-CFTC Chair “Crypto Dad” Wants a Digital U.S. Dollar 1/17/2020 Blockonomi For the longest time, money has been physical — think rai stones, shells, or the physical and dirty bills we have used for centuries. But, with the introduction of credit into the global economy through credit cards along with digital payment systems like PayPal, Revolut and Venmo, money has started to… Read more »

Stage set in Senate for trial of Trump after impeachment articles delivered 1/16/2020 Arkansas Democrat Gazette WASHINGTON -- A team of newly appointed House impeachment managers marched two charges against President Donald Trump across the Capitol on Wednesday, delivering them to the Senate along with a formal notification that the team is ready to begin the third presidential… Read more »

FOX13 investigates after whistleblower alleges malpractice at one of the largest veterans centers in the country 1/15/2020 FOX13 Updated: January 15, 2020 - 10:33 PM LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A whistleblower reached out to FOX13 alleging malpractice at one of the largest veterans centers in the country. The whistleblower said patient appointments at an Arkansas VA hospital were… Read more »

UCA honors MLK through annual breakfast, day of service  1/14/2020 The Log Cabin Democrat The University of Central Arkansas has put together several different opportunities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this year. The UCA Office of Diversity and Community will hold its annual commemorative breakfast to celebrate King’s legacy and path to the social justice movement… Read more »

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Investigation is over; on extending grace; representing us well 1/14/2020 Arkansas Democrat Gazette Investigation is over Surprise! The Justice Department's investigation into Hillary Clinton's everything under the sun has finally concluded with a whimper and a big old nothing-burger. What once was a screaming front-page headline for years is now delegated… Read more »

Decades of renovation result in prestigious recognition from Preserve Arkansas 1/14/2020 Yahoo! Finance LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kerry McCoy, President and owner of FlagandBanner.com, will be honored by Preserve Arkansas with a Special Award for Outstanding Stewardship on January 17, 2020, for her efforts to preserve the Taborian Hall and Dreamland… Read more »

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Hill Statement Opposing Speaker Pelosi’s War Powers Resolution 1/10/2020 Foreign Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement opposing Speaker Pelosi’s House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res.83: “There is a long-standing tradition in American politics that partisan fighting ends at the water’s edge. Instead… Read more »

Trump did right thing, state's D.C. delegation says 1/9/2020 Arkansas Democrat Gazette WASHINGTON -- Members of the all-Republican Arkansas congressional delegation Wednesday welcomed an apparent de-escalation of hostilities between Iran and the United States. They also voiced relief that the previous day's Iranian missile attack had claimed no American lives. "I certainly… Read more »

Trump reverses on threat; Arkansans against targeting of cultural sites 1/8/2020 Arkansas Democrat Gazette WASHINGTON -- After threatening to strike Iranian cultural sites, President Donald Trump backtracked Tuesday, acknowledging that such strikes may not be legally permissible. Appearing in the Oval Office with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the president told… Read more »

Arkansas congressional delegation reacts to U.S. - Iran conflict 1/8/2020 ABC 7 On Your Side WASHINGTON D.C. — Arkansas politicians in Washington D.C. spoke on the tensions between the U.S. and Iran in light of President Trump's address to seemingly deescalate military conflict. President Trump authorized the killing of Iranian general Quassem Soleimani, which led to… Read more »