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 »
Congressional delegation praises ISIS chief's death
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
10/28/19
WASHINGTON -- Members of the Arkansas congressional delegation welcomed news Sunday of the death of Abu Al-Baghdadi, the self-proclaimed caliph of the Islamic State.
In a text message, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, a Republican from Jonesboro, lauded those who made the successful raid… Read more »
WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF: Westerman backs dyslexia month; Cotton recognizes '50s MIA Arkansan; Senator at briefing on vets' suicides
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
10/27/19
Westerman backs dyslexia month
WASHINGTON -- An Arkansas Republican, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman of Hot Springs, introduced a resolution last week designating October as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. A fellow… Read more »
Sound On: Turkey, 2020, Impeachment Inquiry (Podcast)
MSNBC
10/24/19
Bloomberg Chief Washington Correspondent Kevin Cirilli delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.
Panel Guests: Terry Sullivan, Partner at Firehouse Strategies and former… Read more »
Onrush stalls D.C. testimony; GOP bloc barges into interview on Ukraine
ADG
10/24/19
WASHINGTON -- A group of House Republicans barged into a secure room at the Capitol on Wednesday where the latest witness in the Democrat-led impeachment inquiry was set to testify, temporarily shutting down the proceedings.
The disruption delayed private testimony from Laura Cooper, the… Read more »
French Hill: Election Security Appears To Be a FB Focus
Newsmax
10/24/19
Facebook appears to be making an effort to be in the right direction where election security is involved, as Americans want to have transparency behind the advertisements that are seen, Rep. French Hill, who was part of Wednesday's hearing with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, said Thursday.
"I think Congress… Read more »
