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October 9, 2019
State's Delta region receives $2.2M aid

Written by: Nathan Owens
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The Delta Regional Authority is awarding $2.2 million to partially fund state projects to improve roads, water systems and facilities in rural areas.

The money will go to eight projects in the Delta region of Arkansas, creating or retaining 91 jobs and affecting 255 families, data from the regional authority show.


October 8, 2019
87 HOUSE REPUBLICANS MOVE TO CENSURE ADAM SCHIFF

Written by: Sean Moran
Published by: Breitbart

Eighty-seven House Republicans have joined the movement to rebuke Rep. Schiff by cosponsoring House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Biggs' (R-AZ) H. Res. 604, according to a list obtained by Breitbart News. H. Res. 604 would condemn Schiff for retelling a fabricated conversation between Zelensky and Trump.

October 4, 2019
Letter calls for inquiry of senators
3 Democrats' Ukraine urgings crossed line, Crawford says

Written by: Frank E. Lockwood
Published by: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

At least 14 Republican congressmen, including one from Arkansas, sent a letter Thursday calling for an investigation into three Democratic U.S. senators who had urged Ukraine to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry in 2018.


October 4, 2019
Rep. Rick Crawford says Ukraine text messages are a political Rorschach test

Former Ukraine envoy provides texts showing U.S. diplomats arguing over President Trump's Ukraine dealings; reaction from Arkansas Congressman Rick Crawford.

October 3, 2019
House Republicans Call for Investigation Into Dem Senators Who Tried to Get Ukraine to Give Info on Trump

Written by: Madison Dibble
Published by: IJR

Several House Republicans are calling for an investigation into the three Democratic Senators who attempted to get dirt on President Donald Trump from Ukraine in 2018.


September 30, 2019
Rep. Crawford dubious of Chinese investments in U.S., Arkansas

Written by: Roby Brock
Published by: Talk Business & Politics

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said he has concerns about Chinese investments in America, despite six Arkansas projects – including three in his Congressional District – being supported by Chinese investors.


September 26, 2019
LISTEN: Trump-Ukraine call - was there a cover up?

Published by: BBC

A whisteblower claims senior White House officials tried to "lock down" all details of a phone call between Donald Trump and the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, that is alleged to show President Trump encouraging his Ukrainian counterpart to open a corruption enquiry into his possible Democratic presidential rival, Joe Biden.

September 24, 2019
Arkansas delegates criticize Democrats after impeachment inquiry against Trump

Written by: KATV
Published by: KATV

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched the House into a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

The inquiry centers on claims that Trump abused his presidential powers and sought help from a foreign government for his reelection, actions Pelosi said would mark a "betrayal of his oath of office."


September 24, 2019
Fracture putting Arkansas congressman on bench

Written by: Frank E. Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., is giving up the game of football after fracturing his fibula during an early morning practice late last week.

The lawmaker from Jonesboro was preparing for tonight's charity Congressional Football Game when the injury occurred.