In the News
March 8, 2019
House vote condemns anti-Semitism
Written by: Lisa Mascaro and Laurie Kellman
Published by: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON -- The House passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other bigotry Thursday, with Democrats trying to push past a dispute that has overwhelmed their agenda and exposed fault lines that threaten to dog them through elections next year.
Written by: Lisa Mascaro and Laurie Kellman
Published by: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON -- The House passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other bigotry Thursday, with Democrats trying to push past a dispute that has overwhelmed their agenda and exposed fault lines that threaten to dog them through elections next year.
February 27, 2019
House favors bid for repeal of emergency declaration; Arkansas' lawmakers oppose resolution, support Trump
Written by: Democrat-Gazette Staff
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON -- The House on Tuesday approved a resolution to overturn President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency on the southern border, escalating a clash over whether he was abusing his powers to advance his presidential campaign pledge.
Written by: Democrat-Gazette Staff
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON -- The House on Tuesday approved a resolution to overturn President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency on the southern border, escalating a clash over whether he was abusing his powers to advance his presidential campaign pledge.
February 22, 2019
Rep. Crawford says Opportunity Zones can create ‘base hits' for economic development
Written by: Roby Brock
Published by: Talk Business and Politics
With baseball season here, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said he's been working with district economic leaders to capitalize on newly announced Opportunity Zones to create base hits locally, not necessarily home runs.
Written by: Roby Brock
Published by: Talk Business and Politics
With baseball season here, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said he's been working with district economic leaders to capitalize on newly announced Opportunity Zones to create base hits locally, not necessarily home runs.
February 15, 2019
Border wall compromise splits state delegation 3-3
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
WASHINGTON -- Members of Arkansas' all-Republican congressional delegation split on whether to support Thursday's compromise border security bill: three voted "yes" and three voted "no."
With details still scarce, few were ready to weigh in on President Donald Trump's plans for an emergency declaration.
February 11, 2019
Representative Crawford Talks 2019, Government Shutdown
Written by: Johnathan Reaves
Published by: KASU
In this monthly congressional interview, KASU News Director Johnathan Reaves talks with US Representative Rick Crawford about his goals for this year and his thoughts on the government shutdown. Click on the Listen button for the entire interview.
Written by: Johnathan Reaves
Published by: KASU
In this monthly congressional interview, KASU News Director Johnathan Reaves talks with US Representative Rick Crawford about his goals for this year and his thoughts on the government shutdown. Click on the Listen button for the entire interview.
February 6, 2019
Members of Arkansas' congressional delegation praise Trump's speech
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON -- Members of the all-Republican Arkansas congressional delegation gave high marks to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying his State of the Union address struck the right chords.
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON -- Members of the all-Republican Arkansas congressional delegation gave high marks to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying his State of the Union address struck the right chords.
His talk of "cooperation, compromise and the common good" appealed to lawmakers.
February 4, 2019
Arkansan sees path for Cuba trade bill; Crawford measure stalled in past, but key dissenters have since departed
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON — With Democrats in the House majority and with a couple of key foes no longer on Capitol Hill, supporters of increased agriculture sales to Cuba see an opening for passage of a bill addressing the issue.
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON — With Democrats in the House majority and with a couple of key foes no longer on Capitol Hill, supporters of increased agriculture sales to Cuba see an opening for passage of a bill addressing the issue.
January 31, 2019
Mountain Home students invited to D.C. after winning Congressional App Challenge
Written by: Scott Liles
Published by: Baxter Bulletin
Three Mountain Home High School students recently won U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford's Congressional App Challenge, a news release from the legislator's office reports.
Written by: Scott Liles
Published by: Baxter Bulletin
Three Mountain Home High School students recently won U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford's Congressional App Challenge, a news release from the legislator's office reports.
January 26, 2019
Border fix next, members of Arkansas congressional delegation say; shutdown's end seen as 'promising step'
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
After Thursday's meeting, Boozman had voted for a funding bill that included $5.7 billion for Trump's border wall project.
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
After Thursday's meeting, Boozman had voted for a funding bill that included $5.7 billion for Trump's border wall project.
In Friday's written statement, Boozman reiterated his support for tougher border security.
January 25, 2019
Arkansas congressmen decry not paying workers
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Steve Womack says he'd support legislation requiring prompt payment for federal employees whenever they are declared essential and required to work.