Washington News in Brief

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Washington News in Brief 11/24/2019 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette EPA event makes recycling a focus WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency celebrated America Recycles Day earlier this month by organizing what it called a Recycling Summit. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, a participant in the event, emphasized the need to "create a more sustainable recycling…

Impeachment React In Markets?

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Impeachment React in Markets? 11/21/2019 Politico Impeachment react? — The Dow Jones took a bit of a dip as President Donald Trump’s top Europe envoy Gordon Sondland told House impeachment investigators that there was clearly a quid pro quo between Ukraine aid and an investigation into Joe Biden and his family. Some traders and money managers lit up MM’s email box to suggest this…

The Suburban Caucus: Solutions for America's suburbs

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The Suburban Caucus: Solutions for America's suburbs 11/20/19 The Hill  The Republican Party’s representation in our nation’s suburbs has changed in recent times, but each of us proudly represents suburban areas in diverse states and have seen how our party can best advocate for policies that help suburban Americans. We believe that the next decade of American exceptionalism…

Rep. Hill Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks the beginning of Global Entrepreneurship Week. All around the world, cities will be hosting events that inspire millions to explore their potential as an entrepreneur while fostering connections and increasing collaboration within their communities. Co-Chairman and founder of the House Entrepreneurship…

Rep. Hill on KATV: "USMCA is the Single Most Important Thing Congress Can Do This Year"

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Sunday, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) joined Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock on KATV News to discuss the latest progress on passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which will benefit over 100,000 Arkansans working in farming, manufacturing, and export jobs. The Congressman also discussed the importance of working with…

ICYMI: Rep. Hill Op-Ed: 30 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall, America Can't Repeat East Germany's Mistakes

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Washington Examiner published Congressman French Hill’s (AR-02) op-ed highlighting his experiences in socialist East Germany as an envoy of the Treasury Department.  Congressman Hill argues that the sharp divide in economic prosperity and well-being of the citizens of East and…

Rep. Hill Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Enhance the Future of American Entrepreneurship

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Entrepreneurship Caucus Co-Chair Congressman French Hill (AR-02), introduced the Enhancing Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century Act. Original cosponsors of the bill include Entrepreneurship Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH), Congresswoman…

VIDEO: Rep. Hill Probes Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg on Proposed Digital Currency, Data Privacy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the top Republican on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about plans to introduce a new digital currency, Libra, as well as how to protect individual data privacy. Click on the video below to watch Congressman…

ICYMI: Rep. Hill Op-ed in The Hill: An Unintended Burden on Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Hill published Congressman French Hill’s (AR-02) op-ed highlighting the unintended consequences of the Corporate Transparency Act, a new beneficial ownership bill scheduled for a vote on the House floor this afternoon. Small businesses failing to comply with this proposed bill could face a penalty of up to $10,000 and a prison sentence of up to three…

Reps. Hill, Schweikert Introduce Bill to Level Playing Field for Main Street Investors and Entrepreneurs

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressmen French Hill (AR-02) and Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) introduced H.R. 4762, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act. Specifically, this bill expands the definition of an accredited investor, allowing Americans who have relevant education, professional expertise, or other similar credentials to invest in private…

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