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Improvised bombs 'tricky' to handle, Arkansas congressman says

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

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., knows a thing or two about bombs and the harm they can do.

Decades ago, he served as an explosive ordnance disposal technician in the Army.

The FOX News Rundown 10/25/2018

Written by: Fox News Radio

Over the past few days, various suspicious packages containing bombs were found targeting certain public officials and former lawmakers. Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Congressmen John Delaney (D-MD) have condemned the acts of terrorism and discuss whether the divisiveness leading up to midterms played a key role in these attacks.

Were mailed pipe bombs designed to explode?

Published by: Fox News

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Bombs Meant ‘to Get Attention' and ‘Strike Fear,' Explosives Expert Says

Written by: Kathryn Blackhurst
Published by: LifeZette

Whoever sent suspicious packages containing bombs to several prominent Democrats and CNN's New York bureau likely designed them "to get attention," to "be caught" and "to strike fear" into the intended recipients, Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) said on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle" Wednesday.

Delta Regional Authority Invests $2 Million to Strengthen Arkansas's Economy, Infrastructure

Published by: Helena World

12 projects will improve life for 6,000 families, create and retain 179 jobs.

DRA announces multi-million investment in Delta

Published by: The Pine Bluff Commercial

Delta Regional Authority Chairman Chris Caldwell and Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that the DRA will invest $2 million to provide safe and sanitary sewer and water service to rural families, increase economic development opportunities, enhance workforce training and development and improve healthcare.

Helena puts hope in Civil War, music histories for tourism spur
Written by: George Jared
Published by: Talk Business & Politics

Arkansas farmers, politicians welcome new trade deal
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: NW Arkansas Democrat Gazette

WASHINGTON -- Arkansas farmers and politicians Monday welcomed news of a new trade agreement among the United States, Canada and Mexico, saying closer commercial ties are good for the state's economy.