Hill, Westerman get new D.C. office digs; both moving on up to loftier spaces By Frank Lockwood With more than 50 House members retiring and dozens of others evicted by voters, the scramble is on for prime office space on Capitol Hill. In the three House office buildings this month, the hallways are a jumble of boxes and upturned furniture. Movers have been working nonstop to make the transition go smoothly. The task must be complete by Jan. 3, the first day of the 116th session of Congress. A f...
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Boost for AR Agriculture with Congress Passage of Farm Bill By KARK After months of negotiations, the U.S. House on Wednesday followed up the U.S. Senate's action from Tuesday and passed the $867 billion Farm Bill. The bill now goes to the desk of President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law. The bill includes everything from crop insurance to money for rural broadband. All four Arkansas congressmen in the U. S. House of Representatives backed today's passage. "Agriculture is Arka...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) made the following statement regarding the comprehensive farm bill agreed to by the House and Senate: “Agriculture is Arkansas’s number one economic industry, and I am proud to support the passage of this year’s comprehensive farm bill that brings much needed security and support to hardworking Arkansas farm families. Farmers benefit from programs funded through this bill including commodity, conservation, and research programs. We take pride in what ...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after supporting a bill, the IMPROVE Act, which helps children with complex medical conditions receive better access to the health care they need: “Our nation’s sickest children deserve a fighting chance to live, and this bill helps America’s children with complex medical conditions receive the care they need. It cuts through red tape by allowing families and children to cross state lines and receive medical attention ...
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WASHINGTON – The Securities and Exchange Commission recently released regulatory rules as mandated by Congressman French Hill’s (AR-02) Fair Access to Investment Research Act, which was signed into law on October 6, 2017. Congressman Hill made the following statement regarding the final rule: “I’m pleased that my legislation opened up research of the rapidly growing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be publicly available, which allows Main Street investors to enhance their knowledge about investme...
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Rep. Hill's Favorite George H.W. Bush Memory By KARK Former President George H.W. Bush lies in state tonight at the nation's capitol. Today Arkansas congressman French Hill shared some of his fondest memories of the 41st President. Hill first met George H.W. Bush in 1979 and later served as part of President's Bush's economic team in the early 90's. His favorite memory came in the dark days after Bush lost his re-election campaign. Bush invited comedian Dana Carvey to the White House to do his f...
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Arkansas officials offer thoughts on the passing of President George H.W. Bush By Roby Brock The nation’s 41st president died late Friday (Nov. 30) at the age of 94 after a series of health complications. George Herbert Walker (H.W.) Bush was elected president in 1988 and served one term. He was vice-president for two terms under his predecessor, President Ronald Reagan. He was also the father of the 43rd president, George W. Bush. Bush was born in Milton, Mass., on June 12, 1924. After the Japa...
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Arkansas political delegation reacts to passing of former President George H.W. Bush By KATV President Clinton and Secretary Clinton Hillary and I mourn the passing of President George H.W. Bush, and give thanks for his great long life of service, love, and friendship. I will be forever grateful for the friendship we formed. From the moment I met him as a young governor invited to his home in Kennebunkport, I was struck by the kindness he showed to Chelsea, by his innate and genuine decency, and...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the passing of President George H.W. Bush: “It’s with heavy hearts that Martha and I mourn the passing of a loyal friend, mentor, and faithful servant, President George H.W. Bush. We lift up the Bush family during this time of grieving and honor the remarkable life and legacy of a strong leader and diplomat, a great father, and an American patriot. “In our early careers, we treasured working for him on his campai...
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Nabholz honors veterans who worked with company By Jeanette Anderton Nabholz Corporation in Conway recognized its employees who have served in the military and unveiled a Wall of Honor in front of a packed crowd Monday. CEO Greg Williams said it was more of an undertaking than he had expected. “It’s been quite the project,” he said of trying to find every employee who served since the company started 70 years ago. “It was eye opening to see how many of our employees have served our country.” Wil...
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