So many veterans feel confused about benefits and services they’ve earned. There’s so much to know...and so many changes from one year to the next. That’s why the nonprofit D-A-V offers help. The DAV Mobile Service Office will be at the following locations to personally provide the best counseling … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2009
Lincoln Helps Introduce Bill to Stop Recycling of TARP Money
June 14, 2009 by
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) this week joined Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) to introduce legislation aimed at ensuring that monies returned to the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) cannot be recycled to keep the program perpetual. The Stop TARP Asset Recycling (STAR) Act … [Read more...]
KFFB on location at Mitchells Used Cars in Clinton
June 14, 2009 by
Title: KFFB on location at Mitchells Used Cars in Clinton Link out: Click here Description: Join KFFB 106.1 FM on location for great deals and free Petit Jean Hot Dogs “The Official Razorback Hot Dog” and Pepsi product. Also register for some great prizes to be giveaway at the end of the … [Read more...]
Arkansas Congressional Delegation Announces $16.6 Million for State Transportation Needs Funds Provided by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
June 13, 2009 by
Washington – U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representatives Marion Berry (AR-01), Vic Snyder (AR-02) and Mike Ross Representative (AR-04) today announced that Arkansas will receive $16,680,914 to meet various transportation needs across the state. The funds are provided … [Read more...]
Legislative Activity From Senator Mark Pryor’s Office
June 13, 2009 by
Keeping Emergency Rooms Open in Rural America Every Arkansan should have access to quality health care, no matter where he or she lives. But, without immediate relief, many small hospitals in the nation are at serious risk of closure, job loss, or reductions in patient services, with rural … [Read more...]
BERRY Meets with Secretary Sebelius to discuss Health Care Issues
June 12, 2009 by
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Berry released the following statement regarding his meeting with Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, earlier this week. The meeting was held in Congressman Berry's office, and they discussed a variety of issues including the upcoming health … [Read more...]
ARKANSAS STORM UPDATE
June 12, 2009 by
North Little Rock – Several Arkansas counties reported storm damage as a line of heavy thunderstorms, possible tornadoes and straight line winds moved across the state. The following counties reported damage: Crawford County: Local Emergency Manager reported storm damages to the southeast … [Read more...]
POWER OUTAGE UPDATE for First Electric Cooperative Members
June 12, 2009 by
The severe storm which moved through central Arkansas this afternoon caused a large number of power outages for First Electric Cooperative Members. Currently there are approximately 24,000 Members without power. The hardest hit areas are in the following counties: Conway, Cleburne, Grant, … [Read more...]
CASA Seeks New Advocates!
June 12, 2009 by
CASA of the 20th Judicial District is seeking men and women to step up and become an advocate for abused and neglected children. Currently CASA 20th is serving 108 children, but this accounts for only half of all the children currently in foster care in our community. New advocate training begins … [Read more...]
Ozarka Geography Students Plant Trees!
June 11, 2009 by
Ozarka Geography Students Plant Trees In an effort to help the environment, several students in Courtney Kurpiel's geography class planned and implemented a service learning project to plant trees, replacing ones lost during the destructive weather events that have taken a toll on Mountain View … [Read more...]
