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Arkansas publisher, Humane Society settle suit
WASHINGTON - The Arkansas-based publisher of The Gamecock magazine agreed Monday to refuse any advertising that promotes animal fighting, settling its part of a federal lawsuit filed last year by the Humane Society of the United States. - Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Initiative launched to help drivers on fuel costs
WASHINGTON - The father of 15-year-old triplets with driving permits now in hand, Wal-Mart's Ray Bracy has no time to wait for the government to ease the dramatic impact of gas prices on his wallet. - Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Arkansas AG pushes for more federal grant money
WASHINGTON - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel asked Congress on Tuesday to continue funding a program that helps law enforcement agents in the state shut down meth labs and combat drug trafficking. - Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Past News

Washington Digest: Iraq war funding rejected
WASHINGTON - For the first time since the war in Iraq began in March 2003, the House voted 149-141 last week against providing $163 billion to continue military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. - Mon, May 19, 2008

Pryor family assets drop drastically in 2007
WASHINGTON - The value of at least $600,000 in stock reported by Sen. - Sat, May 17, 2008

Committee sets aside $39 million for state storm relief
WASHINGTON - At least $39 million in storm recovery aid for Arkansas is contained in an emergency war spending bill the Senate is expected to consider next week. - Sat, May 17, 2008

DRA proposes interstate link, new river bridge
WASHINGTON - Delta economic development advocates asked lawmakers Thursday to prioritize a four-lane highway connecting interstates 40 and 55. - Fri, May 16, 2008

State senator opens Congress with prayer, eyes return trip
WASHINGTON - After spending time in the House on Wednesday, the Rev. - Thu, May 15, 2008

Safety advocates oppose program allowing heavier trucks
WASHINGTON - Officials from insurance and safety groups on Wednesday protested efforts by shipping and trucking industries to establish a test program that would allow larger rigs to carry heavier loads. - Thu, May 15, 2008

Washington Digest/House passed mortgage relief bill
WASHINGTON - The House last week responded to the nation's mortgage crisis by passing a package of bills that aim to rescue homeowners facing foreclosure while stimulating real estate markets. - Mon, May 12, 2008

Political Notebook: Huckabee says Beebe will regret closing D.C. office
WASHINGTON - For Arkansas' former governor, it makes sense to keep open the state's office in Washington because, well, everybody's doing it. - Sun, May 11, 2008

Huckabee, Arkansas Dems agree Clinton should fight on
WASHINGTON - Calls for Sen. Hillary Clinton to end her White House bid sounded plenty familiar to Mike Huckabee on Wednesday. - Thu, May 08, 2008

Huckabee warns of diabetes threat
WASHINGTON - An advocate for better health since his diabetes diagnosis five years ago, Mike Huckabee warned Wednesday that the illness may pose a greater threat than terrorism to the United States. - Thu, May 08, 2008

Washington Digest: Congress safeguards student loans
WASHINGTON - Congress acted last week to shield student loans from the deepening credit crisis. - Mon, May 05, 2008

Political Notebook: Fayetteville couple regulars for Washington fly-in
WASHINGTON - Fayetteville's Jack and Jane Meadows are as common as the stale jokes and bland potatoes at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce's annual Washington banquet. - Sun, May 04, 2008

Fort Smith science teacher named state's best
WASHINGTON - Arkansas' best science teacher works flawless experiments with potent chemicals and flammable gases. - Fri, May 02, 2008

Pryor, business execs spar over 'card check' bill
WASHINGTON - In a rare clash with the state's business establishment, Sen. - Thu, May 01, 2008

Legislation would ease bureaucratic burden for Arsenal
WASHINGTON - Pine Bluff Arsenal officials said Wednesday they are hopeful that Congress this year will fix an obstacle to retaining civilian security guards at the military installation. - Thu, May 01, 2008

Beebe: No state office in Washington
WASHINGTON - Gov. Mike Beebe ended the possibility of reopening the state's Washington office, telling Arkansas business leaders Monday that the state congressional delegation's presence is enough. - Wed, Apr 30, 2008

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. - Mon, Apr 28, 2008

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




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