Race for Top Republican on House Farm Panel Already Heating Up Written by: Teaganne Finn Published by: Bloomberg Government The race to succeed retiring Mike Conaway as the House Agriculture Committee’s top Republican in the next Congress is shaping up to be a three-way affair so far. While Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) may have an edge as a former committee vice chairman when Republicans led the panel, Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) and Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) have also thrown their hats into...
The mortaring of middle America Written by: Rep. Rick Crawford Published by: Talk Business & Politics Another day and another news story about how pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), the middlemen sitting between you, your employer and your local pharmacist, are driving up the cost of healthcare. The most recent report comes directly from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, which directly identifies that eliminating the hidden spread pricing that PBMs take without the knowledge of patie...
Tokayev receives U.S. congressmen Nunes and Crawford Written by: Vestnik Kavkaza Published by: Vestnik Kavkaza President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received members of the U.S. Congress House of Representatives Devin Nunes and Rick Crawford, according to Akorda press service. At the meeting, the sides discussed the expansion of strategic partnership between the two countries and the regional agenda. Tokayev noted the U.S. has become one of the first countries which recognized Kazakh...
Nurlan Nigmatulin meets U.S. congressmen Devin Nunes and Rick Crawford Written by: Kazinform Published by: Kazinform NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Chairman of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Nurlan Nigmatulin has met with the members of the US Congress House of Representatives Devin Nunes and Rick Crawford, Kazinform reports citing the press service of the Majilis. According to the Majilis Speaker, development of all-round mutually beneficial relations with the U.S. has been a priority area ...
Ag Roundtable: Farmers need to diversify, reduce reliance on China as a customer Written by: Mary Hightower Published by: High Plains Journal An agricultural roundtable presented two key takeaways for farmers: find ways to reduce their reliance on China as a market, and don’t count on Market Facilitation Program payments to become permanent. About three dozen people attended the round table at the Lonoke Extension Center, which featured an economic overview by Scott Stiles, extension economist f...
RICK CRAWFORD: Step up to plate Written by: Rep. Rick Crawford Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Ever since President Trump took office, the headlines have boasted of a booming economy. With 224,000 jobs added and an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent in May 2019 alone, the economy consistently outpaces even optimistic projections. While many rural Americans are reaping the benefits of the current market, some cannot help but see discrepancies between these numbers and their daily lives. The...
Mueller's faltering testimony a worry, says Arkansas congressman Written by: Frank E. Lockwood Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette WASHINGTON -- After questioning former special counsel Robert Mueller and watching others question him Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., voiced concerns about the mental sharpness of the one-time FBI director. The man who investigated 2016 election interference by Russia and obstruction of justice allegations against President Donald Trump fared poorly ...
Rep. Crawford participates in Mueller hearings, says hearings were definitive Written by: Region 8 Newsdesk Published by: KAIT8 WASHINGTON, DC (KAIT) - Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller appeared Wednesday before two congressional committees to answer questions about his report into the 2016 election and allegations made by Democrats about obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., who serves on the House Intelligence Committee, said he believes the report ...
WATCH: Congressman Rick Crawford questions Robert Mueller during hearing Written by: KARK Published by: KARK WASHINGTON- Congressman Rick Crawford (R- Arkansas) questioned former Trump-Russia special counsel Robert Mueller during his testimony to lawmakers Wednesday. Crawford first asked Mueller if Peter Strzok or anyone else that worked on the investigation told him that the FBI didn’t have a case for collusion. Mueller said “No”. Crawford then asked if Strzok and Lisa Page’s messages from phon...
Congressman Rick Crawford kicks off 4th annual STEM tour Written by: Destiny Quinn Published by: KAIT8 JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Congressman Rick Crawford kicked off his 4th annual STEM Tour Monday on the A-State Campus. A celebration began the five-day tour that includes 13 stops over the week. The tour provides educators a glimpse inside local workplaces. Crawford hopes that this will not only give them a better understanding of the jobs that are out there but also the skills needed for student...
