Press Releases

Independence County Judge Robert T. Griffin to Testify Before Congress
July 15, 2013
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Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued the following statement in anticipation of Independence County Judge Robert T. Griffin's testimony before the House Natural Resources Committee regarding the White River National Blueway designation on Wednesday, July 17:
Crawford Statement on House Republican Conference Immigration Strategy Meeting
July 12, 2013
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Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR), issued the following statement after the House Republican Conference met Wednesday afternoon to discuss strategy moving forward as the Lower Chamber prepares to consider immigration reform legislation:

"Wednesday, House Republicans agreed on a very basic set of guidelines that we will utilize as we begin the debate over reforming our immigration system. I was pleased to hear we will avoid bringing up the Senate's legislation, preferring instead a piecemeal approach that will subject this process to the sunlight of public scrutiny and debate.

Crawford Looks Forward to Individual Mandate Delay Vote
July 12, 2013
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Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued the following statement after House leadership announced that the House would vote to delay the individual mandate of ObamaCare this month in response to the Administration's decision last week to delay the employer mandate portion of the law:
Crawford Statement on Passage of H.R. 2642
July 11, 2013
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Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR), a Member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013:
Op-Ed: Immigration Reform Must Be a Conservative Solution
July 11, 2013
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Around the country, reforming our nation's broken immigration system is the hot political topic driving discussion around kitchen tables and on front porches. The Senate recently passed a comprehensive plan, one that aims to secure the border while dealing with the 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living within our borders. Debate about whether that plan will truly achieve its objectives has been heated. Now, attention turns to the House as conservatives take our own approach to reforming our nation's immigration system.
Crawford Statement on ObamaCare Employer Mandate Delay
July 3, 2013
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Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued the following statement after the Obama Administration announced it would postpone for one year the requirement that all businesses cover their employees under ObamaCare:
Crawford Congratulates Anthony Foxx on Confirmation as Secretary of Transportation
June 27, 2013
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Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR), a Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as the new Secretary of Transportation:

"Congratulations to Anthony Foxx on his confirmation as the new Secretary of Transportation. As a mayor of a large, urban city situated in a state with many rural areas, I am sure the Secretary understands as I do the importance of a diverse infrastructure that serves the needs of both rural and urban America.
Crawford Responds to Obama Administration’s Proposed "War on Coal”
June 27, 2013
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Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's proposed environmental regulations affecting the Arkansas coal energy industry:
Arkansas and Missouri Delegations Seek Answers on Blueway Designation
June 26, 2013
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In a letter sent today, members of the Arkansas and Missouri Congressional delegations asked Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to answer a series of questions concerning the Administration's designation of the White River as a National Blueway. 

The letter was signed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (AR) and Roy Blunt (MO), along with U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (AR-01), Tim Griffin (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03), Tom Cotton (AR-04), Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), Billy Long (MO-07), and Jason Smith (MO-08).

Crawford Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
June 26, 2013
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Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued the following statement in reaction to the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA):

"While the court has made its decision, my convictions remain unchanged – marriage is defined as a union between a man and a woman. I have always supported traditional marriage and will continue to do so as Northeast Arkansas' Representative to Congress.