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Today's News Washington Digest: Senate rejects disclosure of pay discrimination WASHINGTON - The Senate voted last week to reject a bill making it easier for American workers to sue their employers for pay discrimination. - Monday, Apr 28, 2008 Past News Political Notebook: 'Idol' thoughts by congressman WASHINGTON - Even a congressman isn't above a little "Idol" worship. - Sun, Apr 27, 2008 Boozman takes unusual lead in malaria fight WASHINGTON - Rep. John Boozman represents constituents who may be more concerned with tick fever than a mosquito-borne disease eradicated in the United States six decades ago. - Fri, Apr 25, 2008 Arkansas lawmakers oppose gas tax 'holiday' WASHINGTON - Arkansas lawmakers say a proposed gasoline tax "holiday" for this summer is going nowhere and instead Wednesday offered their own plans to lower record-high gas prices. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 Democrats sign on for Hillary Clinton fundraiser WASHINGTON - It was not clear what sweets they will be serving, but Arkansas Democrats in Congress will host a $500-per-person "dessert reception" next month for Sen. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 Washington Digest: Senate calls for earmark investigation WASHINGTON - The Senate last week asked the Justice Department to investigate how funding for a Florida road project was included in the 2005 highway bill without being voted on by Congress. - Mon, Apr 21, 2008 Even with prices high, farmers look forward to new Farm Bill WASHINGTON - Sky-high grain prices ease Clay Eifling's mind only so much. - Sun, Apr 20, 2008 Papal visit draws Arkansans to Washington WASHINGTON - Even without the best vantage point, Arkansans who welcomed Pope Benedict XVI to the United States on Wednesday were sure they had the best experience. - Thu, Apr 17, 2008 Huckabee set to raise money for other candidates WASHINGTON - Mike Huckabee on Tuesday announced he is establishing a political action committee to back Republicans who share his ideology. - Wed, Apr 16, 2008 Bill forces states to accept concealed gun permits WASHINGTON - Americans with state-issued concealed weapons permits would be allowed to carry guns wherever they travel in the country under a bill introduced Monday by Rep. - Tue, Apr 15, 2008 Washington Digest: Senate approves housing stimulus bill WASHINGTON - In a move to repair a troubled housing market, the Senate last week approved an array of tax breaks and mortgage incentives. - Mon, Apr 14, 2008 Huckabee faults evangelical leaders, looks to 2012 WASHINGTON - Mike Huckabee on Thursday lashed out at religious leaders who did not support his failed run for the presidency, saying their help may have kept him in the race. - Fri, Apr 11, 2008 State appeals court judge confirmed to federal bench WASHINGTON - The Senate on Thursday confirmed to a U.S. district judge position in Arkansas a popular state appellate court judge who drew no public opposition. - Fri, Apr 11, 2008 Ross alters seafood safety bill for catfish producers WASHINGTON - Rep. Mike Ross rushed Wednesday to strengthen language in a bill he had just introduced after the catfish industry let it be known they would otherwise oppose the legislation. - Thu, Apr 10, 2008 National Park Service backs Butterfield Trail bill WASHINGTON - National Park Service officials on Wednesday endorsed a bill to study upgrading the historic Butterfield Trail. - Thu, Apr 10, 2008 Washington Digest: Senate addresses housing crisis WASHINGTON -- After talking to struggling homeowners in their states during a two-week recess, senators decided to address the real estate foreclosure crisis. - Mon, Apr 07, 2008 Arkansas congressmen seek hearing on diesel prices WASHINGTON - The four House members from Arkansas on Thursday called for congressional hearings into the high cost of diesel fuel that is harming top trucking firms in the state. - Fri, Apr 04, 2008 Crawford County officials scramble to complete levee study WASHINGTON - A western Arkansas community was left high and dry when the U. - Thu, Apr 03, 2008 Legislation targets small-business health insurance costs WASHINGTON - Architects of previous attempts to make health insurance more affordable for small businesses announced a new approach Wednesday endorsed by interest groups that rarely see eye-to-eye. - Thu, Apr 03, 2008 Boozman sees progress in Iraq despite new violence WASHINGTON - A recent uptick in violence in Iraq has not undermined American progress there, Rep. - Wed, Apr 02, 2008 |
