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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arkansas Newsletter for Sunday July 28, 2019 ( 26 items )  

Arkansas Delegation Supports Proposed Rule to Aid State's Rural Hospitals
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-01), French Hill (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04), are signaling their support for a proposed rule that would see rural hospitals receive higher levels of reimbursement from Medicare. In a letter written to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, the delegati  more

Arkansas Delegation Supports Proposed Rule To Aid State's Rural Hospitals
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) , and Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-01), French Hill (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04), are signaling their support for a proposed rule that would see rural hospitals receive higher levels of reimbursement from Medicare. In a letter written to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, the delega  more

Boozman, Cotton, Rep. Crawford Support Second Wave Of Funding For Rural Broadband In Six Arkansas Counties
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized $22.6 million in funding over the next decade to expand broadband to 6,582 unserved rural Arkansas homes and businesses in six counties, representing the second wave of support from last year's Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Providers will begin receiving funding this month. Rural broadband access connects Arkansans and is a critical step for e  more

Cassidy, Kennedy, Abraham Announce $10.5 Million Department of Transportation Grant for Northeast Louisiana
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA), and Representative Ralph Abraham today announced The Department of Transportation is awarding a $10.5 million grant to the Southeast Arkansas and Northeast Louisiana Multimodal Freight Corridor Improvement Project to help fund needed upgrades to the short rail system in the area. The project would directly benefit the Port of Lake Providence,  more

Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Posthumously Promoting Doolittle Raider Lt. Col. Dick Cole to Colonel
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced legislation that calls for the posthumous promotion of Dayton, Ohio native Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Richard E. Cole. This bipartisan legislation also recognizes the accomplishments, sacrifices, and legacy of Lt. Col. Cole, the last of the living Doolittle Raiders u  more

Members Of Arkansas Congressional Delegation Announce $10.5 Million Grant For Infrastructure Upgrades In Southeast Arkansas
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), along with U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04), announced that the Southeast Arkansas and Northeast Louisiana Multimodal Freight Corridor project has been awarded $10.5 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funds were awarded to the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District   more

Rep. Hill Letter in the Wall Street Journal: 'Beneficial Ownership Data Needn't Oppress'
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Today, the Wall Street Journal published a letter to the editor by Congressman French Hill (AR-02) in response to an op-ed by the WSJ Editorial Board highlighting the unintended consequences of the Corporate Transparency Act, a new beneficial ownership bill moving through the House. Congressman Hill's letter echos the concerns of the Editorial Board and presents his own small business-friendly legislative   more

Rep. Hill Op-Ed: 'Trump Could Solve Many of Our Problems by Focusing on the Western Hemisphere'
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: On Sunday, the Dallas Morning News published Congressman French Hill's (AR-02) op-ed calling on President Trump to recommit to prioritizing the Western Hemisphere. In April of 2017, the Dallas Morning News published an op-ed by Congressman Hill calling on President Trump to revive the Monroe Doctrine and oppose intervention by external powers, like Russia and China, in the politics of the Western Hemisphere  more

Rep. Hill Talks Future of Cryptocurrency Libra With Bloomberg TV
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Last week, Congressman French Hill (AR-02), spoke with Bloomberg TV's Kevin Cirilli about the proposed cryptocurrency, Libra, and it's impact on American consumers. Congressman Hill argued that Congress should consider proper oversight of the money transfer aspect of Facebook's Calibra, ensuring that it will be fully licensed and regulated under current money laundering laws. Congressman Hill also stressed  more

Rep. Hill: 'Alternative Data Can Connect More American Consumers With Affordable Credit'
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Today, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Task Force on Financial Technology (FinTech), Congressman French Hill (AR-02), helped lead a hearing: "Examining the Use of Alternative Data in Underwriting and Credit Scoring to Expand Access to Credit." During the hearing, Congressman Hill highlighted the rise of FinTech lenders using alternative consumer data to help determine a borrower's c  more

Rep. Westerman Honors Arkansas Korean War Veterans
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 23, honoring Arkansas Korean War veterans: I rise today to recognize Arkansas's Korean War veteran commemorations. This summer, the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring the men and women who served our country and defended South Korea during the Cold War. In an oft-forgotten chapter of history, Korean War soldiers from the United States pr  more

Rep. Westerman Joins HEAT in Highlighting American Energy Renaissance
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Members of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), chaired by Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), hosted a special order on the House floor to discuss the positive effect America's energy renaissance is having across the country. "Energy Secretary Rick Perry recently said that the United States is not just exporting energy, we're   more

Rep. Westerman: Congressional Delegation Announce $10.5 Million Grant for Infrastructure Upgrades in Southeast Arkansas
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), along with U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04), announced that the Southeast Arkansas and Northeast Louisiana Multimodal Freight Corridor project has been awarded $10.5 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funds were awarded to the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District  more

Rep. Womack Issues Remarks at Hearing on Climate Change
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, ranking Republican member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing entitled "The Costs of Climate Change: From Coasts to Heartland, Health to Security": "Thank you, Chairman Yarmuth, for holding this hearing. This is the second opportunity we have had this year to discuss climate change. I am hopeful that we can examine commonsense solutions that balance environmental challenges with our nation's econo  more

Rep. Womack Issues Statement on Esper Confirmation as Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement on the confirmation of Mark Esper as the Secretary of Defense: "Strong military leadership is critical to U.S. security, and I applaud the Senate for confirming Mark Esper as our nation's next Secretary of Defense. I know him personally - he is a proven leader who has commanded troops in battle and also has extensive experience in defense policy and navigating department issues. "With complex challenges and g  more

Reps. Hill, Cohen Issue Statement on Introduction of Housing Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Reps. French Hill, R-Arkansas, and Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following statement: This week, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) joined Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) in introducing the Housing Accountability Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to hold Section 8 housing landlords accountable for poor living conditions. Following introduction of the bill, Congressman Hill and Congressman Cohen released the following statements: "In my home state of Arkansas, we   more

Sen. Boozman Issues Statement on Senate Confirmation of Esper as Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Mark Esper to serve as Secretary of Defense: "Washington's top responsibility is to ensure the American people are safe from the multitude of threats our nation faces. As the nation faces challenges from near-peer competitors and escalating tensions with Iran, it is vital that this cabinet vacancy is filled by the right person. "I am confident that Mark Esper is the correct choice to  more

Sen. Boozman: Arkansas Congressional Delegation Announce $10.5 Million Grant for Infrastructure Upgrades in Southeast Arkansas
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), along with U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04), announced that the Southeast Arkansas and Northeast Louisiana Multimodal Freight Corridor project has been awarded $10.5 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funds were awarded to the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District o  more

Sen. Boozman: Arkansas Delegation Supports Proposed Rule to Aid State's Rural Hospitals
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * - Increase in Medicare Reimbursements Would Enhance Wages, Improve Quality of Care * * * U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) , and Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-01), French Hill (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04), are signaling their support for a proposed rule that would see rural hospitals receive higher levels of reimbursement from Medicare. In a lette  more

Sen. Cotton Issues Statement on Esper Confirmation as Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement applauding the confirmation of Mark Esper as the Secretary of Defense: "Mark Esper once risked his life on the battlefield as a member of the famed 101st Airborne Division, earning the Bronze Star. "He went on to a successful career in and out of government, where he shaped American defense policy with remarkable skill and effectiveness. " Mark has devoted his life to public service. I have no doubt he'll serv  more

Sen. Cotton Issues Statement on Reform of EB-5 Investor Visa Program
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's changes to the EB-5 investor visa program: "The Trump Administration's reforms to the EB-5 investor visa program will ensure that wealthy foreigners who come to America actually invest in America's success. "I applaud the administration for taking bold action so that our immigration laws better serve America's interests."  more

Sen. Cotton Issues Statement on Restoration of Federal Death Penalty
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement after Attorney General William Barr directed the Justice Department to resume executions in the federal system: "Most Americans have always recognized that the death penalty is a just response to the most heinous crimes. "I commend the president and Attorney General Barr for resuming executions to carry out sentences imposed on five brutal murderers by juries of their peers. "After many years of unnecessary d  more

Sen. Cotton: Congressional Delegation Announce $10.5 Million Grant for Infrastructure Upgrades in Southeast Arkansas
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Arkansas Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman, along with U.S. Arkansas Representatives Rick Crawford and Bruce Westerman, announced that the Southeast Arkansas and Northeast Louisiana Multimodal Freight Corridor project has been awarded $10.5 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funds were awarded to the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District on a competitive  more

Senate Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Foundation
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries and Weather issued the following testimony by Lynn Clark, executive director of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Foundation, at a hearing entitled "America's Waterfronts: Addressing Economic, Recreational, and Environmental Challenges": "The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP or Riverwalk) is an urban waterfront located in the center of Pueblo, Colorado's downtown   more

Sens. Cotton, Van Hollen Issue Statement on Huawei Involvement in North Korea Wireless Network
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, and Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following joint statement on reports that Huawei secretly helped North Korea build and maintain their wireless network, in violation of U.S. law: The Senators have introduced legislation that would reinforce the Executive Order to curb the growing national security threat posed by Huawei's efforts to dominate the 5G market, as well as a bill to direct the President to impose denial orders banning t  more

Sens. Van Hollen, Cotton Issue Statement on Huawei Reported Involvement in North Korea Wireless Network
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, and Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following joint statement on reports that Huawei secretly helped North Korea build and maintain their wireless network, in violation of U.S. law: The Senators have introduced legislation that would reinforce the Executive Order to curb the growing national security threat posed by Huawei's efforts to dominate the 5G market, as well as a bill to direct the President to impose denial orders banning t  more