WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressmen French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after voting against the Democrat impeachment resolution:
“Speaker Pelosi announced her initial ‘impeachment inquiry’ 38 days ago. Over the last five weeks, Democrat leaders have run a secretive, partisan impeachment inquiry, hidden away from members of Congress, that is unprecedented and unfair… 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 »
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) hosted a tree planting ceremony on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol to honor the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt and his remarkable contributions to conservation. Congressman Hill was joined in the ceremony by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, relatives of President… 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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This past week, Congressman French Hill (AR-02), continued to be a leading voice in crafting the future of financial technology and data privacy impacting American consumers.
On Friday, Congressman Hill joined Fox News' America's Newsroom to discuss Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's appearance before the House Financial Services Committee and the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan Protect Against Conflict by Turkey Act (PACT ACT), a bill he cosponsored offering Congressional support to the White House for enacting additional sanctions on Turkey should it not uphold its commitment to a ceasefire in Syria:
“I agree with President Trump… 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 »