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Promo Save Forest
June 22, 2017
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As the only Forester in Congress, I understand the mutually beneficial relationship that trees have to our economy and our environment.
Issues:Natural Resources

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Military soldier saluting American flag
June 16, 2017
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As Veterans fight for our freedoms, we must continue to fight for them.

June 10, 2017
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This week, President Donald Trump discussed improving infrastructure across the United States.
Issues:Jobs and Economic GrowthTransportation and Infrastructure

May 26, 2017
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In the digital age, small bits of information can provide criminals with everything needed to steal one’s identity. That is why the House approved H.R. 624, the Social Security Fraud Prevention Act, this week.
Issues:Security

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March 28, 2017
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Throughout the last two weeks, there has been a lot of talk about why the House of Representatives could not just vote on repealing Obamacare and then work on replacement at another time. But a repeal and replace of the legislation is a complicated process.
Issues:Health Care

January 24, 2017
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Monday (January 23), the House passed a measure that would improve phone service in rural Arkansas and across America.

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January 10, 2017
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On Tuesday (January 10), the House of Representatives approved H.R. 321, the Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act.
Issues:Education and Opportunity

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Flag of Israel
January 5, 2017
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The harmful actions taken by the Obama administration throughout his terms in office have undermined one of the cornerstones of United States foreign policy. In fashion true to his nature, President Obama saved his most insulting measure for his coup de grace.
Issues:Foreign Affairs

December 6, 2016
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On Tuesday (December 6), I joined with my colleagues in the House in voting for a series of bills that would benefit the men and women who have served our nation in uniform.
Issues:Veterans

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December 5, 2016
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On Monday (December 5), the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5015, the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016.
Issues:Veterans