"Much has been said about H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act. Since so many people have expressed concern about the bill, I want to let you know exactly where I stand. The Internet is a vibrant marketplace today because it has operated largely without government interference. I recognize the great damage done to American businesses and entrepreneurs by rogue sites and criminals who use the Internet to profit off the theft of American intellectual property. At the same time I know the free mar...
(Left to Right) Larry Walther, board of directors, U.S. Export-Import Bank, Sue McGowan, director of economic development/CEO, Paragould Regional Chamber of Commerce, Congressman Rick Crawford, Jay Allen, President and CEO of Allen Engineering Yesterday, on the campus of Arkansas State University, I hosted a gathering of policy experts and business leaders to explore new opportunities for exporting Arkansas goods. The First Congressional District Export Leadership Roundtable was something my of...
JONESBORO- On Thursday, January 12th, Congressman Rick Crawford will bring together policy and business leaders to discuss how Arkansans can grow their businesses in new markets. Recently passed trade agreements have opened doors for American businesses to grow. Crawford’s goal in hosting the export discussion is to give Arkansas businesses the knowledge and tools they need to grow their companies through export markets. “New export markets have great potential to grow businesses and put Arkansa...
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rick Crawford, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the below statement today in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s proposed closures of Farm Service Agency and Rural Development Offices. Of the 131 offices proposed for closure, 16 are in Arkansas and 3 are in the First Congressional District that Crawford represents. Proposed closures in the First Congressional District include Farm Service Agency offices in Fulton and Izard Count...
JONESBORO – Last week, Congressman Rick Crawford visited Cabot Middle School North to meet with student leaders and tour the school. Tanya Spillane, Principal at Cabot Middle School North, extended an invite to Crawford to visit with students about his work as a Member of Congress. “Cabot Middle School North is a tremendous school that provides young people with a first rate education,” Crawford said after visiting the school. “I enjoyed listening to the students and sharing with them the work t...
JONESBORO – Last week, Congressman Rick Crawford visited Cotter High School to present a new American Flag for the school to hang in the gymnasium. Cotter High School seniors Brent Taylor and Aaron Pettit wrote to Crawford requesting a new flag to replace an old flag that had faded with age. Taylor and Pettit have become known as the “flag men” around Cotter High for their efforts to promote patriotism in the school. Crawford was so impressed with the two young men’s efforts that he made them th...
Brent Taylor and Aaron Pettit are known as the “flag men” at Cotter High School. Each morning the two high school seniors raise the red, white and blue American flag that flies over Cotter High, and each afternoon the young men take the flag down for the night. Brent and Aaron started their routine on the first day of school when their teacher asked who wanted to raise the flag. Both young men will now admit that their chief reason for wanting to raise the flag was to leave class for awhile. Ove...
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick Crawford, (R-AR) called on Speaker John Boehner to let the House vote on extending the payroll tax holiday. In a letter to Speaker Boehner, Crawford asked for all options to be on the table and noted that he would be willing to accept a compromise tax relief plan. Crawford’s letter to Boehner is attached above and inserted below. “We are now in a position that requires all options to be on the table, that requires Republicans to not only demand a willingness ...
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick Crawford, (R-AR) commended Speaker John Boehner for reaching a compromise that will extend the payroll tax holiday and avoid a tax hike on 160 million Americans. Crawford is supportive of Boehner’s compromise plan. “The payroll tax compromise announced today is welcome news for my constituents and every American worker. Speaker Boehner is to be commended for his efforts to ensure families are not hit with an additional tax burden,” Crawford said. “From the be...
With Christmas fast approaching many of us are planning to spend time with family. For members of the military, Christmas serves as a reminder that they cannot be with their loved ones. Now that military operations are ending in Iraq, many more service members will be home for Christmas. Just this week 18 Arkansas soldiers returned home from Iraq with the Fort Hood based 1st Cavalry Division. 10 more Arkansans are scheduled to return through Fort Hood early Saturday morning. That final arrival w...
