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Today's News Lincoln reports $2.7 million in campaign war chest WASHINGTON -- Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., on Thursday reported $2. - Friday, Jul 16, 2004 Boozman, Ross report campaign finances WASHINGTON -- Rep. John Boozman, R-Rogers, on Thursday reported $309,071 in his campaign war chest, widening a money gap between himself and two challengers. - Friday, Jul 16, 2004 Past News Arkansas senators oppose gay marriage amendment WASHINGTON -- Arkansas senators said Tuesday they are prepared to vote against a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, arguing the issue is better left to the states. - Wed, Jul 14, 2004 Edwards expected to go to Arkansas WASHINGTON - North Carolina Sen. John Edwards returned to the U. - Wed, Jul 14, 2004 Wal-Mart stood to benefit from class-action bill WASHINGTON -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., suffered a blow last week when the Senate shelved a bill that would have made it more difficult for customers and employees to pursue costly class-action lawsuits against businesses. - Sun, Jul 11, 2004 Washington Digest WASHINGTON - The House this week approved legislation funding the state and justice departments, taking key votes to preserve an anti-terrorism law, overturn Bush regulations on mailing packages to Cuba and voicing its opposition to medical marijuana usage - Sun, Jul 11, 2004 Panel approves naming post office after Harvey and Bernice Jones WASHINGTON -- A House panel on Thursday approved a bill that names the main Springdale post office in honor of philanthropists Harvey and Bernice Jones. - Fri, Jul 09, 2004 Fort Smith native readies for U.N. post WASHINGTON -- Fort Smith native Anne Woods Patterson expects to be sworn in to a top-level post at the United Nations by the end of the month, her husband said Wednesday. - Thu, Jul 08, 2004 Arkansas Democrats support Edwards as Kerry running mate WASHINGTON -- Arkansas Democrats on Tuesday praised the addition of Sen. - Wed, Jul 07, 2004 Senate approves Holmes for judgeship WASHINGTON -- After more than a year of delay and more than six hours of heated debate on Tuesday, the Senate approved Little Rock attorney J. - Wed, Jul 07, 2004 Congress considers relief for mentally ill WASHINGTON -- As a psychologist working in Fort Smith, Anitra Fay says she has watched with distress as mental health service has deteriorated in Arkansas, with doctors leaving their practices, psychiatric departments closing and patients having to travel - Sun, Jul 04, 2004 House-passed water bill has millions for Arkansas WASHINGTON -- An annual spending bill containing millions of dollars for Arkansas water projects includes enough money to begin operating the Montgomery Point Lock and Dam this fall, state officials said Monday. - Tue, Jun 29, 2004 Washington Digest/Congress approves Defense, counterterrorism bills WASHINGTON - The Senate last week completed a month of debate on legislation authorizing $447 billion in defense programs, boosting military pay, expanding the Army and allocating $25 million for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. - Sun, Jun 27, 2004 Senate-passed defense bill contains millions for Arkansas WASHINGTON -- An annual defense bill containing almost $250 million for Arkansas military projects moved a step closer to passage in Congress this week. - Fri, Jun 25, 2004 Fish farmers seek help to control waterfowl WASHINGTON -- Cormorants that swoop in on Jeff Baxter's fish farm in Watson, Arkansas, kill and eat $200,000 worth of catfish each year. - Fri, Jun 25, 2004 Military tracking bill passes Senate WASHINGTON -- An amendment that requires the Defense Department to improve its system for families to track service members wounded overseas was approved by the Senate late Tuesday. - Thu, Jun 24, 2004 House plans meth hearing in Bentonville WASHINGTON -- A U.S. House subcommittee plans to explore methamphetamine abuse in Arkansas at a hearing in Bentonville on Monday. - Thu, Jun 24, 2004 Arkansas lawmakers help launch Congressional Delta Caucus WASHINGTON -- Five Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday joined a new congressional group formed to secure funding for the impoverished Mississippi Delta. - Thu, Jun 24, 2004 Senate panel approves Fort Smith native's nomination WASHINGTON -- Anne Woods Patterson, a career diplomat and Fort Smith native, on Tuesday moved a step closer to confirmation to a top-level post at the United Nations. - Wed, Jun 23, 2004 Walton: Wal-Mart's success in low-price strategy WASHINGTON -- The chairman of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., on Tuesday sought to puncture a popular belief that the retailer's massive size gives it a big advantage in dealing with suppliers. - Wed, Jun 23, 2004 Lincoln calls for change in Arkansas interest-rate caps WASHINGTON -- Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., on Tuesday called on Congress to change a banking law so Arkansas furniture stores, auto dealers and farm equipment sellers can offer the same financing deals to customers as out-of-state competitors. - Wed, Jun 23, 2004 U of A identifies native remains WASHINGTON -- The University of Arkansas plans to return a set of Native Alaskan human remains stored at its museum, according to a federal notice posted Monday. - Tue, Jun 22, 2004 Washington Digest/House passes corporate tax bill WASHINGTON -- The House last week approved a corporate tax bill aimed at ending a trade standoff with Europe and also featuring a host of add-ons including a state sales tax deduction and a tobacco farmer buyout. - Sun, Jun 20, 2004 Ross, Berry join in criticizing GOP on rural issues WASHINGTON-- A group of House Democrats, including two who represent Arkansas, charged Friday that Republicans have "failed rural America" by pushing tax cuts as debt mounts and programs important to rural populations are cut. - Sat, Jun 19, 2004 Fort Smith native up for U.N. post WASHINGTON -- Anne Woods Patterson, a Fort Smith native who has served as ambassador to two Latin American countries in a 31-year diplomacy career, is nearing confirmation to a top-level post at the United Nations. - Fri, Jun 18, 2004 Pryor opposes changes to "family farm" definition WASHINGTON -- Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., is organizing opposition to a proposal that changes the definition of a "family farm" and could make it harder for some producers to qualify for federal loans. - Thu, Jun 17, 2004 |
