Archives for September 2016

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Senate Passage of the Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Senate passage of the Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act, legislation that would expand the cemetery burial options offered by the VA to financially insolvent veterans: “I’m pleased the Senate … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Report Indicating Citizenship Mistakenly Granted to 858-1,811 Individuals

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement today regarding a report released by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General indicating that between 858 and 1,811 individuals—some of whom hailed from countries posing national security … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on the FDA’s Accelerated Approval of the Muscular Dystrophy Drug Sarepta

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Federal Drug Administration’s (FDA) accelerated approval of the Muscular Dystrophy drug Sarepta: "I’m pleased the FDA gave accelerated approval to Sarepta, an important drug used to treat a form of … [Read more...]

U.S. Senators John Boozman, Cardin Praise Senate Passage of Bill Creating a Wall of Remembrance for Korean War Memorial on National Mall

WASHINGTON–The Senate has unanimously approved a measure championed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) that would authorize a Wall of Remembrance to be added to the Korean War Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This addition to the current memorial, to be built … [Read more...]

Cotton, Wilson Introduce Bill to Deter the President from Bypassing Congress on the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congressman Joe Wilson (R-South Carolina) along with Senators Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Roger … [Read more...]

Members of the Arkansas Delegation Announce $5.8 Million FAA Grant for Rogers Airport Improvement

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressman Steve Womack, today announced that Rogers Executive Airport will receive $5.8 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to strengthen the airport’s runway at Carter Field.  The project includes a … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Reports that President Obama May Consider Supporting UN Resolution that Will Undermine Israel

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on reports that President Obama may consider supporting a United Nations Security Council resolution that would circumvent direct negotiations between Israel and Palestinian leaders and set parameters for a … [Read more...]

19th annual Depot Days Music Festival

The 19th annual Depot Days music festival is set to take place on September 23d and 24th, 2016 on historic Front Street in downtown Newport, Arkansas. The festival is a showcase of local, regional, and national talent paying tribute to the early history of Rock and Roll. Old U.S. Highway 67, which … [Read more...]

Harding University Hosts 93rd Annual Lectureship

Harding University’s 93rd annual Bible Lectureship will be held on campus Sept. 25-28. Attendees from across the U.S. will come together for a period of spiritual growth and fellowship around the theme “Holy, Holy, Holy: Living in the Presence of God.” Participants have the opportunity to attend … [Read more...]

Fairfield Abbey Tea & Concert featuring Karen Tangen at the Piano

The Fairfield Abbey Tea & Concert featuring Karen Tangen at the Piano will be heldon Saturday, September 24, 2016; 2:00-4:00 PM. The evnet will take place at the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Fellowship Hall. The event is set to help raise funds to continue to provide artists and art displays to … [Read more...]