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Crawford Says Clean CR Not an Option
September 24, 2013
Press Release
Rep. Rick Crawford today asked his colleagues not to consider supporting a clean continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open. "It is increasingly clear that many of my colleagues are concerned that a government shutdown would harm, not help, our efforts to rein in government spending due to potential public backlash and a media onslaught surely to blame Republicans," said Congressman Crawford. "While I share their concern, there is at least one better option."
Obama Coal Regulations Misunderstand Rural America
September 20, 2013
Op-Ed
On Friday, the Obama Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would, for the first time in history, propose regulations that would limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, including requiring coal-burning plants to capture roughly 40 percent of carbon dioxide emissions. This is the first major action from the Administration since it indicated that it would begin rolling out a climate-change agenda circumventing Congress a few short weeks ago.
Crawford Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution
September 20, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1) issued the following statement after the House passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that will fund the government at current levels while blocking the use of funding for the implementation of ObamaCare:
Crawford Statement on Pending Syria Vote
September 6, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued the following statement in anticipation of a vote to authorize use of force in Syria on the House floor next week:
Obsolete Death Tax Needs Repeal
August 16, 2013
Op-Ed

Earlier this summer, I received the Benjamin Franklin Award from the 60-Plus Association in recognition of my support for estate tax repeal. Although I am honored to have the association's support, I believe with a little common sense in Washington this award would be made obsolete, much like the death tax itself. This measure is a punitive tax that hurts job growth in Arkansas, particularly in agriculture, and has long overstayed its necessity after first being introduced nearly 100 years ago.

Immigration Reform a National Security Issue
August 9, 2013
Op-Ed

House Acts to Stop Government Abuse
August 2, 2013
Op-Ed

This year Washington has been riddled with scandals, undermining the public's trust in government while distracting from pressing issues like a ballooning national debt, a stagnated economy, and the millions of jobless Americans. The Administration has taken a defensive posture, choosing to deflect blame without holding Administration officials fully accountable for their actions.

Defending Against Unfair Trade Practices Key to Fair Competition
July 26, 2013
Op-Ed
Arkansas' First District is one of the nation's leading producers of steel products, notably high-strength pipe used in the energy industry, or "Oil Country Tubular Goods" (OCTG). Unfortunately, when foreign manufacturers flood our markets with unfairly priced products, a practice called "dumping," it is Arkansas that often feels a disproportionate amount of pain. This unfair trade practice is now threatening jobs here at home.
Crawford Statement on President Obama’s Jobs Speech
July 24, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued the following statement after President Obama traveled to Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, to deliver an address announcing the Administration's pivot back to job creation as a priority issue:
Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization a Chance for Reform
July 19, 2013
Op-Ed
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act is a piece of legislation Congress reauthorizes every five years that sets education policy for our country, outlining priorities and initiating reforms when needed. The current piece of legislation, also known as No Child Left Behind, has been due for reauthorization since 2007. There is increasing agreement on both sides of the aisle that this law is outdated and no longer serves the needs of public schoolteachers and students nationwide.