http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/apr/12/state-s-lawmakers-in-d-c-tout-ryan-as-e/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- Members of the Arkansas congressional delegation portrayed U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday as an effective leader who accomplished a lot during his time in office. The all-Republican delegation issued written statements praising the man who has led the House of Representatives since October 2015. He announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election. "As c...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after Speaker Paul Ryan announced his retirement today: “Paul is a fine leader and has demonstrated solid leadership in the House. He skillfully led historic tax reform through Congress, developed a pro-growth agenda, and ensured the rebuilding of America’s military. I look forward to his continued leadership until January 2019. Martha and I wish Paul, Janna, and their beautiful family all the best in the years ahead.“...
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http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/apr/08/hill-makes-4th-run-to-mexico-border-2-h/?f=news-politics By Frank E. Lockwood U.S. Rep. French Hill spent time along the Rio Grande last week, the dividing line that separates Texas from Mexico. It was the Little Rock Republican's latest trip to the nation's southern boundary. "In the three years I've been in Congress, I've been to the border to El Paso and San Diego and to Laredo, so this is my fourth visit to the southwest border," Hill sai...
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Little Rock, Arkansas – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) congratulated his inaugural Future Leaders Council class of 2018, and invites applicants for the 2019 class. During the inaugural class of the Future Leaders Council, the students worked closely with Rep. Hill during quarterly meetings between July 2017 and March 2018. The discussion featured topics including the U.S. Constitution, federalism, checks and balances, and how a bill becomes a law. The students heard from guest speakers, ...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee announced that the House of Representatives will vote on a balanced budget amendment next week: “Arkansans are fed up with the government spending more than it takes in, which is why in March, I asked House Leadership to put a balanced budget amendment to the House for a vote – and next week we will take this vote. Balancing America’s budget is the first step in stewardship and respo...
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http://http//www.prweb.com/releases/2018/03/prweb15375139.htm The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service (NPS) announced $12.6 million in grants for 51 projects in 24 states that preserve sites and highlight stories related to the African American struggle for equality in the 20th century. The Dreamland Ballroom located at 800 West 9th Street in downtown Little Rock is a recipient of one of these African American Civil Rights grants in the amount of $499,668 for their publ...
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http://http//www.vanburencountydem.com/news/20180327/congressman-hill-meets-with-veterans By Alex Kienlen In a town hall with veterans Friday, March 23, Congressman French Hill heard about, and exchanged ideas with, those dealing with post-service issues, notably in navigating the VA Health Care System. The event was held in the Fairfield Bay Conference Center. Following the informal lunch Hill, representing Arkansas’ 2nd District, opened with a brief statement about the veterans issues his offi...
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http://http//www.pbcommercial.com/news/20180328/us-chamber-honors-arkansas-lawmakers The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Awards were recently presented to Arkansas’ Congressional delegation — U.S. Sen. John Boozman, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, U.S. Rep. French Hill, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack and U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman. “The Spirit of Enterprise Award is given annually to members of Congress based upon their votes on critical business legislation as outlined in th...
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http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/mar/28/net-tax-an-issue-for-state-hill-says-20/?f=news-arkansas By Steve Brawner Little Rock and other municipalities should look to the state Legislature to change restrictions on collecting sales tax on Internet purchases instead of to federal lawmakers, U.S. Rep. French Hill told the city board Tuesday. Hill, a Republican representing Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, said Congress isn't the "express lane t...
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http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/mar/24/plan-to-build-power-line-across-state-o/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Energy and Clean Line Energy Partners severed ties Friday, ending their joint effort to build a power line across Arkansas. Members of the state's congressional delegation, who had fought the $2.5 billion project for years, welcomed the news. "This is a victory for states' rights and a victory for Arkansas. We are pleased that the Department of E...
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