U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement on the passing of former Arkansas Congressman Jay Dickey: “Congressman Jay Dickey was a devoted public servant who dedicated himself to the people of Arkansas. He loved his state and was an unapologetic statesman who worked for … [Read more...]
Boozman Honors the Life of Jay Dickey
April 28, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) paid tribute to former Congressman Jay Dickey on the Senate floor. Dickey passed away last week at the age of 77. He served four terms in Congress representing the 4th Congressional District of Arkansas from 1993-2001. -Watch: Boozman honors life of Jay Dickey … [Read more...]
Boozman Applauds Executive Order to Improve VA Accountability
April 28, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after President Trump established an Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “VA has struggled to dismiss lackluster and negligent employees. I am pleased to see the … [Read more...]
Boozman Votes to Confirm Perdue as Ag Secretary
April 26, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement after voting to confirm Gov. Sonny Perdue as Secretary of Agriculture: “I am proud to support Gov. Sonny Perdue to serve as Secretary of Agriculture. He has a proven record of advocacy on behalf of farmers, ranchers and producers … [Read more...]
New Tools to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
April 24, 2017 by
Prescription drug abuse is a nationwide epidemic that’s hitting close to home. In Arkansas, the sale of opioids is 25 percent higher than the national average. Arkansas Act 820 signed into law by Gov. Asa Hutchinson earlier this month aims to change that statistic by requiring practitioners to check … [Read more...]
Boozman Highlights Arkansan Known as Coast Guard Lady in ‘Salute to Veterans’
April 20, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman recognized the service and sacrifice of WWII Coast Guard veteran Lois Bouton whose dedication for writing letters to Coast Guard members earned her the nickname the “Coast Guard Lady.” “I like to write letters,” Bouton said. After reading a story about a Coast Guard … [Read more...]
Boozman Votes to Confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court
April 11, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement after voting to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the Supreme Court: “The Senate made the right decision for our nation by confirming Judge Neil Gorsuch as a Justice on the Supreme Court. His judicial demeanor, professional … [Read more...]
