Hill leads tree planting as a tribute to Roosevelt
ADG
10/31/19
WASHINGTON -- In a city polarized by impeachment investigations, Republican and Democratic leaders paused Wednesday to pay tribute to a president from New York who is revered on both sides of the aisle -- Teddy Roosevelt.
At the invitation of U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.,… Read more »
U.S. House formalizes Trump impeachment inquiry in divided 232-196 vote
TB&P
10/31/19
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-196 Thursday (Oct. 31) to formally open an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over his handling of military aid to Ukraine and possible abuse of power in his request to have foreign leaders investigate a political opponent, former… Read more »
Political rivals plant tree together on Capitol lawn in honor of Teddy Roosevelt
ABC4 (Salt Lake City)
10/31/19
NEXSTAR (WASHINGTON) – Amid the divisive impeachment inquiry, political rivals in Congress took a moment to plant a tree together in front of the U.S. Capitol in honor of the conservationist president: Theodore Roosevelt.
There are nearly 900 trees on the Capitol… Read more »
Schweikert, colleague introduce bill to increase investment opportunities
Schweikert
10/30/19
In order to get their product or service off the ground, most small companies turn to startup funds in the private sector, where they can sell securities to “accredited investors.”
To obtain accreditation, a person or business entity must meet a certain threshold of income, net worth… Read more »
Congress extends support benefits to Alzheimer's patients under 60
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — An act by Congress is being called a breakthrough for Alzheimer’s patients.
This week, Congress extended support benefits to patients with Alzheimer’s under 60 years old.
As part of the re-authorization of the Older Americans Act, they included key elements of the Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s… Read more »
Womack’s House-approved bill regulating online e-cigarette sales advances to Senate
The Ripon Advance
10/30/19
The Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR), on Monday received approval from the U.S. House of Representatives.
“This legislation closes an internet loophole to help ensure that our youth can’t obtain… Read more »
The Rise of Crypto: Could Bitcoin Reach $12,000 by 2020?
Newsmax Financial
10/29/19
This is a big week for bitcoin.
The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization will, I believe, experience a breakout hitting $12,000 before the end of 2019 — if it stays above the $8,500 support this week.
Bitcoin’s 20 percent surge last weekend brought an end to the lull period… Read more »
It's about trust: 77% of Fox News fans are conservative
Washington Times
10/29/19
Along with probing public opinion on impeachment, a new Suffolk University/USA Today poll explored some intriguing findings about the nation’s TV watchers, and their political leanings. One of those dimensions was the ideology of the respondents according to which cable news or broadcast network they… Read more »
Rep. Schweikert, colleague introduce bill to increase investment opportunities
Chamber Business News
10/29/19
In order to get their product or service off the ground, most small companies turn to startup funds in the private sector, where they can sell securities to “accredited investors.”
To obtain accreditation, a person or business entity must meet a certain threshold of… Read more »
Arkansas delegates reflect on life of John Walker, flags ordered at half-staff
KATV
10/28/19
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Politicians from both sides of the aisle reflected on John Walker's death, remembering the civil rights attorney as a man who led with passion and conviction.
"Whether he agreed with your politics or not he was always a friend he was always somebody that was gracious… Read more »
