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January 7, 2021
Democrat-Gazette reporter hunkers amid melee

Written by Frank E. Lockwood
Published Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Editor's note: Frank E. Lockwood, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Washington correspondent, witnessed Wednesday's unprecedented assault on the U.S. Capitol. This is his account.


January 4, 2021
Arkansas Rep. Rick Crawford supports objection to electoral college vote Written by Shelby Rose
Published by KATV

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — In just two days, the electoral college will convene to confirm the results of the presidential election, but objections will be heard.


December 29, 2020
$2,000 checks win House OK

Written by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff from Wire Reports
Published by Arkansas Democrat Gazette

WASHINGTON -- The House voted overwhelmingly Monday to increase covid-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump's demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is highly uncertain.


December 22, 2020

Committee Leaders Commend Passage of Pipeline Safety Legislation

Written by Justin Harclerode
Published by Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure  


December 19, 2020
2 U.S. representatives from state given shots Written by Frank E. Lockwood
Published by Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Steve Womack of Rogers received his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech covid-19 vaccine on Capitol Hill on Friday afternoon, becoming the first member of the all-Republican Arkansas congressional delegation to do so.

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford of Jonesboro got a shot soon thereafter.


December 15, 2020
3 state delegates in D.C. accept vote of electors

2 take wait-and-see approach about challenge; Cotton mum

Written by Frank E. Lockwood, Rachel Herzog
Published by Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Three members of the all-Republican Arkansas congressional delegation said they will respect the will of the Electoral College, indicating they will not attempt to overturn the results when the votes are formally tallied Jan. 6.


December 9, 2020
Members from Arkansas back legislation Written by Frank E. Lockwood
Published by Arkansas Democrat Gazette

WASHINGTON -- Arkansas' all-Republican House delegation voted for the proposed National Defense Authorization Act on Tuesday, supporting the military bill despite President Donald Trump's threats to veto the bipartisan measure.

In a written statement, 2nd District U.S. Rep. French Hill of Little Rock said the legislation would bolster the nation's military forces, including those stationed in Arkansas.


November 27, 2020
OPINION | GUEST WRITERS: Part of our culture Written by RICK CRAWFORD, FRENCH HILL, STEVE WOMACK AND BRUCE WESTERMAN
Published by Arkansas Democrat Gazette

In Arkansas, duck hunting isn't just a hobby; it's a way of life, deeply ingrained in our culture, history, and economy from the very beginning and passed down for generations.


November 10, 2020
Sharp County to receive $3 million in CARES Act funding to help with manufacturing expansion Written and Published by Region 8 Newsdesk

SHARP COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) -U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced Tuesday the Department of Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Sharp County $3 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance.


November 5, 2020
Election Changes Ag Leaders

House Ag Chairman Falls, Causing Leadership Shift in Farm Policy

Written by Chris Clayton
Published by Progressive Farmer

OMAHA (DTN) -- Farmers, by and large, are happy with the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, and the president's rural support helped in some key Senate and House races in battleground states in the election.