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March 21, 2016
Watch the full video of the Congressional Dyslexia Forum, as well as two segments from the ADE Dyslexia Conference for Arkansas Schools earlier in the day.
Issues:Education and Opportunity
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March 16, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor is taking public comment on the closure of the Ouachita County Job Corps site.
Issues:Jobs and Economic Growth
December 18, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) voted Friday (Dec. 18) against the Omnibus spending package.
November 23, 2015
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed a draft Habitat Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (draft HMP/EA) as stepped down from the Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
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November 4, 2015
On Wednesday, October 28, the House Committee on the Budget hosted a hearing entitled “Restoring the Trust for America’s Most Vulnerable.”
Issues:Jobs and Economic Growth
October 8, 2015
Despite the fact that millions of Americans are diagnosed with this condition, it is still not widely understood. That is why this month, I will bring you information on dyslexia and also what can be done to help those with dyslexia achieve success academically, emotionally, and socially.
Issues:Education and Opportunity
September 29, 2015
A lot has happened here in Washington during the last week. As you know, we will soon be electing a new Speaker of the House and a new leadership team for the Republican Conference. It is important constituents know how this process will unfold.
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September 21, 2015
At the beginning of the year, the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act was approved by both Houses of Congress and delivered to the president's desk on February 24.
This bill authorized the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline across the Midwest and would have put North America on the path to energy independence, removing dependency on Middle East oil.
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September 15, 2015
There have been many accomplishments to be proud of since arriving to Congress in January. Among the accomplishments to directly benefit constituents is H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015.
Issues:Health Care
September 14, 2015
Constituents may be under the impression that Congress is a do-nothing group of individuals. But in the coming weeks, I will highlight the work done by Congress since January. The work is complex and shows a high level of cooperation. It proves that the Republican-led House is getting bills passed and moved to the Senate. In some cases, those bills are passing the Senate, which is a positive change from the past four years.