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Senator John Boozman discusses challenges under new administration

John Boozman, Arkansas' senior U.S. senator, is entering his 15th year in the Senate.

By Pulaski Times | Jan 16, 2025

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Rep. French Hill supports Rick Crawford's appointment as intelligence committee chairman

Rep. French Hill of Arkansas has expressed his support for Rep. Rick Crawford, also from Arkansas, who has been appointed as the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). Rep. Hill will continue to serve as a member...

By Pulaski Times | Jan 16, 2025

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Boozman and Cruz introduce bill enhancing penalties for crimes against police

By Pulaski Times | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Ted Cruz have introduced the Thin Blue Line Act, a legislative proposal aimed at increasing penalties for crimes targeting law enforcement and first responders.

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Brooke Bennett named 2025 Presidential Leadership Scholar by national program

By Pulaski Times | Jan 15, 2025

Rep. French Hill has announced that his Chief of Staff, Brooke Bennett, has been named a 2025 Presidential Leadership Scholar.

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Senators introduce bill on concealed carry reciprocity across states

By Pulaski Times | Jan 13, 2025

U.S. Senators John Boozman from Arkansas and John Cornyn from Texas have introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.

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Boozman honors veterans history project with stories from Arkansas veterans

By Pulaski Times | Jan 13, 2025

The Veterans History Project, part of the Library of Congress’s American Folklife Center, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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Arkansas secures key projects in new Water Resources Development Act

By Pulaski Times | Jan 13, 2025

Our nation's ports, harbors, and inland waterways play a vital role in transportation and economic growth.

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Biden signs comprehensive veterans' benefits improvement act into law

By Pulaski Times | Jan 10, 2025

A legislative package aimed at improving veterans' caregiving programs, mental health support, and education benefits was signed into law by President Biden in early January.

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Bipartisan senators introduce Laken Riley Act targeting crimes by illegal immigrants

By Pulaski Times | Jan 9, 2025

U.S. Senator John Boozman, along with Senators Katie Britt, Ted Budd, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, have introduced the Laken Riley Act in the 119th Congress.

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Water infrastructure bill with Boozman's provisions becomes law

By Pulaski Times | Jan 9, 2025

The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which includes several provisions to enhance Arkansas's water infrastructure, has been signed into law by President Biden.

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Chairman Hill announces appointments to financial services committee team

By Pulaski Times | Jan 8, 2025

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill announced the appointment of key members to the Member Services & Coalitions team.

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French Hill appoints new leaders for House Financial Services Committee communications

By Pulaski Times | Jan 8, 2025

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill has appointed Dan Schneider as Communications Director and Brooke Nethercott as Deputy Communications Director.

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Boozman named chairman of Senate Agriculture Committee

By Pulaski Times | Jan 7, 2025

U.S. Senator John Boozman, a Republican from Arkansas, has been appointed as the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for the 119th Congress.

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Senator John Boozman assumes chairmanship of Senate Agriculture Committee

By Pulaski Times | Jan 7, 2025

U.S. Senator John Boozman has announced his committee assignments for the 119th Congress, including his new role as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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Chairman Hill criticizes CFPB Director Chopra over new rule on medical debt

By Pulaski Times | Jan 7, 2025

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill has criticized Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra following the finalization of a rule to remove medical debt from credit reports.

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Hill comments on Barr's resignation as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision

By Pulaski Times | Jan 6, 2025

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill has commented on the recent announcement by Michael Barr, who intends to resign from his position as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision.

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F-35s arrive at Ebbing Air Base marking new era in Arkansas defense

By Pulaski Times | Jan 6, 2025

There was a significant event in the skies above Fort Smith last month as two F-35s made their journey from a Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ebbing Air National Guard Base.

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French Hill supports Mike Johnson's election as Speaker of the House

By Pulaski Times | Jan 3, 2025

Incoming House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill has expressed his approval following the election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House for the 119th Congress.

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Allison Behuniak named policy director for House Financial Services Committee

By Pulaski Times | Jan 2, 2025

Incoming House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill has announced Allison Behuniak as the new Policy Director of the committee.

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Ben Johnson named staff director by incoming chairman Hill

By Pulaski Times | Jan 2, 2025

Incoming House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill has announced the appointment of Ben Johnson as the new Staff Director of the committee.