Archives for March 2015

Boozman Holds First Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee Hearing

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the Financial Service and General Government Subcommittee, today held the first hearing of his chairmanship. The hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Department of the Treasury … [Read more...]

Hill Vows to Keep Fighting to Overturn Unlawful Executive Overreach

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 240, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 by a vote of 257-167: “Twice I have voted to fully fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and twice Senate … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address to Congress

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress: “I’m glad Prime Minister Netanyahu accepted the Speaker’s invitation to address Congress and I was honored to be in the House chamber for it. He … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Praises Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Following Speech to Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the following statement today after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress: “With the situation in the Middle East becoming increasingly more volatile, it is essential that we listen carefully to … [Read more...]

Arkansas Lawmakers Again Seek Duck Hunt Fix

WASHINGTON — Arkansas could decide for itself if duck hunting can occur on rolled rice fields under legislation introduced Thursday in the House and Senate. U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, introduced the bills aimed at resolve an ongoing dispute between … [Read more...]

Boozman Says Talks Must Lead to Full Elimination of Iranian Nuclear Program

WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) encouraged his colleagues to stand with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in advance of his address to Congress tomorrow and stressed that the current talks must result in an agreement that requires the … [Read more...]

Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring Nemtsov, Calling for Action

Washington, D.C.—  Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and a bipartisan group of 15 Senate cosponsors calledMonday for strong action after the murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov Friday in Moscow. Johnson, Shaheen and their … [Read more...]

Calling All Artists

The North Central Arkansas (NCA) Art Gallery invites Painters, 3 Dimensional Artists, and photographers to submit works for the April 13-July 20 Art Exhibition in the Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek, Fairfield, Bay.The artwork is open to all artist eighteen years or … [Read more...]

Fairfield Bay Pancake Supper This Weekend

The Fairfield Bay Lions Den will be hosting a Pancake Dinner. The date is set for March 7th from 5pm to 7pm. Donatios of $7 will be accepted. Proceeds to benefit the Indian Rock Village. … [Read more...]

Harding University Awarded $5,000 Grant from State Farm

Harding University was awarded a $5,000 grant by State Farm in support of the University’s work in connection with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) advancement in Arkansas. The Harding campus serves as the annual conference site for Arkansas Teachers for National Board … [Read more...]