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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.
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.
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.
Committee Leaders Commend Passage of Pipeline Safety Legislation
Written by Justin Harclerode
Published by Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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.
2 take wait-and-see approach about challenge; Cotton mum
Written by Frank E. Lockwood, Rachel HerzogPublished 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.
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.
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.
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.
House Ag Chairman Falls, Causing Leadership Shift in Farm Policy
Written by Chris ClaytonPublished 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.