Jones announces bid to oppose Congressman Hill in 2nd District

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A retired Army colonel has announced he’s running as a Democrat for a Republican-held U.S. House seat that includes Little Rock and central Arkansas. Marcus Jones filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission Monday night for the 2nd Congressional District... Read More.
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Congressman Womack to seek another term

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas said Wednesday he will seek reelection to Congress for an eighth term next year. Womack, who was first elected to Congress in 2010, announced he will seek another term representing the 3rd Congressional... Read More.
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Former congressman Berry dies at 80

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Robert Marion Berry, an Arkansas Democrat who served seven terms in Congress and was known for his blunt rhetoric and advocacy for farmers and older residents, has died. He was 80. Berry, who was known as “Marion,”... Read More.
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Son of Congressman arrested on drug charges

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas congressman’s son with a history of drug arrests and convictions remained jailed Thursday after his arrest on a methamphetamine possession charge, officials said. Police accompanied a probation officer to James Womack’s home in Rogers for a Wednesday home visit,... Read More.

Congressman Westerman talks republican primary

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman did not draw an opponent in the Republican primary and was asked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday. Like other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Westerman must run for reelection every two... Read More.
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Congressman Westerman talks energy production

Earlier this week, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman spent time with other members of the U.S. House of Representatives in Louisiana talking about increasing energy production, particularly by offshore drilling for petroleum. Westerman talked about the trip with Deltaplex News. With the price of energy and... Read More.

Congressman Crawford positive for COVID-19

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford has tested positive for COVID-19, his staff said Monday. In a statement, the 55-year-old Arkansas Republican said he was fully vaccinated but contracted the coronavirus late last week. It was unclear whether he has received a booster... Read More.
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Congressman Westerman talks about border security

In his weekly column, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman talked about immigration and the need for a barrier at the southern border. I recently lead a congressional delegation to McCallen, Texas to see the results of the immigration crisis happening at our southern border. What... Read More.