Each year Independence Day is marked with fireworks, BBQ and family gatherings. Too often we forget about the significance of the day and the brave Americans who put their lives on the line to establish our nation. 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The most famous, and largest signature belongs to John Hancock who served as President of the Continental Congress. The youngest signer was Edward Rutlege at the age of just 26. Benjamin Franklin, the oldest signer, was 70...
The Supreme Court’s ruling this week does nothing to change the fact that President Obama’s healthcare mandate is not working for Arkansas. For my part, I will continue pushing for a full legislative repeal of the President’s healthcare law. President Obama’s plan is bad policy. The law is incredibly complex and increases uncertainty for small business owners. By requiring employers to buy health insurance for some workers, the President’s healthcare law is actually encouraging employers NOT to ...
Unfortunately, the Senate Farm Bill passed today takes a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to agricultural production, and applies a Midwest insurance risk-management model to the entirety of U.S. agriculture. The House Farm Bill must be fair to every region of the United States – not just a single region. Farming in the Arkansas Delta involves unique production methods. The Mid-South largely uses irrigation methods, which reduces production risk and yield variability. However, farmers in my district...
Life at every stage is precious. Last week the House of Representatives took up H.R. 3541, the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act, which would prohibit abortion on the basis of an unborn baby’s gender. Many advanced nations around the world already have laws restricting sex-selection abortions. The United States of America should not allow abortions to be performed based upon an unborn child’s sex. Recognizing the importance of all life, I voted in favor of the bill and had high hopes it could be si...
To meet the needs of his constituents, Congressman Rick Crawford will have a representative in Mississippi County on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Crawford Mobile Office visit to Gosnell Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:00AM-11:00AM Gosnell Community Center 307 South Air Base Highway Gosnell, AR Crawford Mobile Office visit to Osceola Wednesday, June 13, 2012 1:00PM-3:00PM Osceola City Hall 303 West Hale Avenue Osceola, AR “My staff will be in Gosnell and Osceola on June 13th to help anyone who might need...
This month the Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of President Obama’s healthcare reform law. Although no one knows what the justices will decide, we do know the healthcare law is taking a toll on our struggling economy. Over the last few months I have talked to small business owners across our district who say the uncertainty created with the healthcare mandate is keeping them from hiring new employees. Since the beginning, the only aspect of President Obama’s healthcare law that ...
To meet the needs of his constituents, Congressman Rick Crawford will have a representative at Pocahontas City Hall on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Crawford Mobile Office visit to Pocahontas Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:00AM-11:00AM Pocahontas City Hall 410 North Marr Street Pocahontas, AR “My staff will be in Pocahontas on May 16th to help anyone who might need help with a federal agency or program like Medicare, VA benefits or Social Security,” said Crawford. “My office is here to service the constit...
To meet the needs of his constituents, Congressman Rick Crawford will have a representative at the Lawrence County Courthouse on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Crawford Mobile Office visit to Walnut Ridge Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1:00PM-3:00PM Lawrence County Courthouse 315 West Main Street Walnut Ridge, AR “My staff will be in Walnut Ridge on May 16th to help anyone who might need help with a federal agency or program like Medicare, VA benefits or Social Security,” said Crawford. “My office is here to...
JONESBORO – To meet the needs of the constituents in his district, Congressman Rick Crawford will have a representative at the Prairie County Courthouse Annex Building on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Crawford Mobile Office visit to Des Arc Wednesday, April 25, 2012 1:00PM-3:00PM Prairie County Courthouse Annex Building 605 Highway 38 East Des Arc, AR “My staff will be in Des Arc on April 25th to help anyone who might need help with a federal agency or program like Medicare, VA benefits or Social S...
JONESBORO – To meet the needs of the constituents in his district, Congressman Rick Crawford will have a representative at the Brinkley Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Crawford Mobile Office visit to Brinkley Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:00AM-11:00AM Brinkley Chamber of Commerce 217 West Cypress Street Brinkley, AR “My staff will be in Brinkley on April 25th to help anyone who might need help with a federal agency or program like Medicare, VA benefits or Social Security,” said C...
