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Written by: Colton Faull & Jacob Kauffman
Published by: NPR
Agriculture officials in Arkansas are concerned President Trump's proposed steel tariff could have consequences that would negatively impact the industry. The administration has floated a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and 10 percent on aluminum
Written by: George Jared
Published by: Talk Business & Politics
President Donald Trump's plan to enact a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum has some concerned about global trade wars that could hurt Arkansas agriculture – the state's largest industry sector.
Written by: Frank E. Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON -- As the victims of the latest mass shooting are mourned and buried, some Americans say it's time to revisit the Dickey Amendment, legislative language that has hampered government-funded research on gun violence prevention for more than two decades.
Written by: Frank E. Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, who serves as co-chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, asked the White House last week to help America's steelworkers.
The Republican from Jonesboro and several other lawmakers from steel-producing states urged President Donald Trump to defend the industry from what they view as unfair trade practices.
On Friday, the U.S. Commerce Department called for heavy tariffs on foreign steel.
Congressional Steel Caucus urges Section 232 protections
Published by: nwi.com
Written by: Joseph S. Pete
The Congressional Steel Caucus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers who support America's steel industry, is asking President Donald Trump to loop them in on whether he plans to take actions to protect domestic steel mills after the U.S. Commerce Department's much-anticipated Section 232 investigation into whether elevated levels of imports have been harming national security.
Avoid Mueller, Trump Advised; Lawyers See Interview Risks
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Written by: ADG Staff
WASHINGTON -- Lawyers for President Donald Trump have advised him against sitting down for a wide-ranging interview with the special counsel, Robert Mueller, according to four people briefed on the matter, raising the prospect of a court battle over whether the president must answer questions under oath.
How do we reconcile compassion with justice? How can we show compassion to Dreamers, but at the same time hold those who broke the law accountable for their actions? Those are the questions at the center of the debate over the future of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Published by: KASU
Reporter: Johnathan Reaves
The U.S. needs to create civic social networks
Published by: Tech Crunch
Written by: Representative Rick Crawford
Whether an elected official is school board member in a small town or a U.S. Senator representing an entire state, constructive dialogue enables those leaders to engage the people they serve.
Jonesboro, AR - Our military service academies are looking for talented young people with an interest in serving their country. Congressman Rick Crawford is hosting his annual military service academy session, and you are invited to attend and learn more about the opportunities available.