Press Releases
November 4, 2011
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) voted for two House measures that will give small businesses and startup companies more access to capital.
"Today the House helped entrepreneurs and small business owners gain access the capital they need to be innovative and ultimately create jobs. Small businesses, not the federal government, are the primary source of job creation," said Crawford.
The two bills passed by the House today are:
"Today the House helped entrepreneurs and small business owners gain access the capital they need to be innovative and ultimately create jobs. Small businesses, not the federal government, are the primary source of job creation," said Crawford.
The two bills passed by the House today are:
October 26, 2011
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) convened the inaugural meeting of the Rice Caucus in the United States House of Representatives. The mission of the Rice Caucus is to educate House members and the general public about the role rice plays in the economy.
October 25, 2011
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick Crawford welcomed news that Unilever will invest $40 million and create 125 new jobs at their personal care products manufacturing facility in Jonesboro.
"Unilever's $40 million investment in Jonesboro is tremendous news. The addition of 125 new jobs will give the local economy a jolt of energy," said Crawford. "Since coming to Jonesboro in 2008, Unilever has seen the pride that citizens put into their work. Today's announcement is a true testament to the incredible work ethic of our entire region."
"Unilever's $40 million investment in Jonesboro is tremendous news. The addition of 125 new jobs will give the local economy a jolt of energy," said Crawford. "Since coming to Jonesboro in 2008, Unilever has seen the pride that citizens put into their work. Today's announcement is a true testament to the incredible work ethic of our entire region."
October 21, 2011
Washington – Today, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced plans to make a $400,000 investment in the Northeast Arkansas Convention Center to be built in Jonesboro. The financial commitment from the DRA will help bring the long anticipated construction project to fruition. Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Jonesboro) serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Mississippi River Delta Caucus that works with the Delta Regional Authority to fund local community investment projects.
October 21, 2011
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow the Social Security Administration will announce that seniors will see the first cost of living adjustment to their benefits since 2009. Seniors will see a 3.5 percent increase to benefits starting in 2012.
October 21, 2011
JONESBORO – To meet the needs of the constituents in his district, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford will have representatives at the following locations on October 26, 2011:
Marvell
Marvell City Hall
401 Elm St
Marvell, AR 72366
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Marianna
Lee County Courthouse
15 East Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR 72360
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Marvell
Marvell City Hall
401 Elm St
Marvell, AR 72366
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Marianna
Lee County Courthouse
15 East Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR 72360
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
October 20, 2011
WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Rick Crawford reacted to the news that deposed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has been killed:
"Today the world learned that Moammar Gadhafi's reign of terror in Libya is officially over. The violence and fear that dominated the Gadhafi regime will no longer haunt the Libyan people. Now that Gadhafi is gone, Libyans can begin the process of forming a united country and rebuilding their economy and future. Today is a good day for freedom-loving people everywhere."
"Today the world learned that Moammar Gadhafi's reign of terror in Libya is officially over. The violence and fear that dominated the Gadhafi regime will no longer haunt the Libyan people. Now that Gadhafi is gone, Libyans can begin the process of forming a united country and rebuilding their economy and future. Today is a good day for freedom-loving people everywhere."
October 17, 2011
WASHINGTON – After Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) introduced H.R. 3158, the Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act, which would modify the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule that places an unnecessary burden on farmers and ranchers, the Environmental Protection Agency has now delayed implementation of the rule until May 2013.
August 15, 2011
Congressman Rick Crawford today announced his August schedule and public meetings for the First District. The schedule includes 30 destinations throughout the district. Congressman Crawford will meet with constituents and job creators in an effort to form partnerships and build support for the Balanced Budget Amendment. Crawford's goal is to discuss how the Balanced Budget Amendment will address the long term issues of fiscal solvency and will reign in years of out-of-control spending and growth of government.
August 1, 2011
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the Budget Control Act of 2011: