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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
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October 5, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement after reports of a Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal was reached between the U.S. and 11 other countries.
Issues:Jobs and Economic Growth
October 2, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Friday (October 2) celebrating Manufacturing Day 2015.
Issues:Jobs and Economic Growth
October 1, 2015
Congress voted to avoid a government shutdown on Wednesday with all but one of Arkansas’s all-Republican congressional delegation voting in the minority. Arkansas’s members opposed the inclusion of funding for Planned Parenthood in the short-term, stopgap spending measure.
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October 1, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) voted Thursday (October 1) for the Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act. He issued the following statement.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
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October 1, 2015
As you read this, catastrophic wildfires continue to burn the western United States with no end in sight. More than 8.8 million acres of federal land have burned this summer. The U.S. Forest Service is transferring another $250 million from forest management accounts to battle these fires — a practice known as fire borrowing. This brings the total amount of additional appropriations for wildfires to $700 million for the year — the highest amount since 2002. Yesterday, Congress passed legislation reimbursing the Forest Service for this amount. Unfortunately, more funding alone will not fix our wildfire crisis.
Issues:Natural Resources
September 30, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement following his vote against a continuing resolution Wednesday (September 30).
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.
September 29, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Tuesday (September 29) congratulating Park Magnet School for its designation as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
Issues:Education and Opportunity
September 28, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement after Monday’s (September 28) passage of the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015, H.R. 313.
Issues:Veterans