Archives for February 2017

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on the Appointment of Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as National-Security Advisor

Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after President Trump named Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his national-security adviser: "H.R McMaster is one of the finest combat leaders of our generation and also a great strategic mind. He is a true … [Read more...]

U.S. Sen. John Boozman Named Chairman of Three Subcommittees in 115th Congress

WASHINGTON— U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) announced that he will serve as chairman of three key subcommittees which will enable him to be a strong voice for Arkansas in the U.S. Senate. Boozman will lead the following subcommittees in the 115th Congress: The Committee on Appropriation’s … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Leads Efforts to Hold CFPB Accountable

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senate colleagues to introduce the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Accountability Act of 2017 to make the agency accountable to the American people by bringing it under the Congressional appropriations process. “The CFPB is in … [Read more...]

U.S. Senators John Boozman , and Amy Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Voluntary Farm Conservation Programs

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have introduced the Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act, bipartisan legislation to improve access to voluntary farm conservation programs administered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The NRCS is … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Statement on the Confirmation of Scott Pruitt

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “Scott Pruitt is the leader we need at the EPA to modernize the agency, … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator Tom Speaks on the Senate Floor About Skyrocketing Drug Prices

In Case You Missed It – U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today spoke on the Senate Floor about the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. You can watch the video in full here. Additionally, a full transcript of his remarks are included below. I recently read a story in the Wall Street … [Read more...]

Beanfest & Great Arkansas Championship Outhouse Races named a finalist in the 2017 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

The Annual Beanfest & Great Arkansas Championship Outhouse Races has been named by The Department of Arkansas Heritage as a finalist in the 2017 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame in the “Food Themed Events” category. “As you know, food has a rich tradition throughout our state, and the Department of … [Read more...]

National forest fire managers are currently conducting prescribed burns around Fifty-Six, Jasper and other locations

Prescribed Fire Notice Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests NOTICE: National forest fire managers are currently conducting prescribed burns in areas across the Ouachita National Forest. This notice provides information on the day's expected activities. Prescribed burns expected … [Read more...]

Senators Tom Cotton, Johnson, Rubio, Poe, and Rogers Introduce Intermediate-Range Forces Treaty Preservation Act

Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) today introduced the Intermediate-Range Forces Treaty (INF) Preservation Act, legislation that would allow the United States to take steps to bring Russia back into … [Read more...]

US Senator John Boozman on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell Day Two

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) on KFFB’s Open Mic they are discussing Confirmation Process and Agriculture Export Expansion Act. The interview program hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured US Senator John Boozman at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm on Thursday, February 17, … [Read more...]