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Political Notebook: Delta group eases up on McCain
WASHINGTON - A Delta regional advocacy group softened its stance on John McCain last week after receiving what it viewed as encouraging words from the candidate's camp. - Sunday, Oct 12, 2008

Past News

All's quiet on election front for Arkansas lawmakers
WASHINGTON - With the in-state political landscape unusually quiet this fall, Sen. - Fri, Oct 10, 2008

Washington Digest: After false start, financial bailout passes
WASHINGTON - After one false start, Congress in the final week of its 2008 session passed the massive emergency rescue plan for the U. - Mon, Oct 06, 2008

Move from Capitol set in stone for Arkansas dignitary
WASHINGTON - Probably the only man who might be angry over James Paul Clarke's removal from the U. - Sun, Oct 05, 2008

Political Notebook: 'Huckabee' outpaces other cable shows
WASHINGTON - "Huckabee" was a hit, sort of. - Sun, Oct 05, 2008

House members again support bailout
WASHINGTON - Arkansas lawmakers on Friday voted yes for the second time on a financial bailout package, despite angry concern from two lawmakers about add-ons that increase the budget deficit. - Sat, Oct 04, 2008

Pryor regrets interview that led to unflattering movie role
WASHINGTON - Don't look for Mark Pryor to win an Oscar for his appearance the new movie, "Religulous. - Fri, Oct 03, 2008

Arkansas House members lament bailout vote
WASHINGTON - Dismayed by the House's rejection of a $700 billion economic rescue plan, Arkansas congressmen Monday warned of dangerous economic times ahead for their constituents. - Tue, Sep 30, 2008

Report states Justice botched U.S. attorney firings
WASHINGTON - An internal investigation released Monday described the Justice Department's 2006 firings of Arkansas federal prosecutor Bud Cummins and eight other U. - Tue, Sep 30, 2008

Washington Digest: Lawmakers rush to wrap up session
WASHINGTON - Congress scrambled to finish its work for the year amid chaotic and contentious debate last week over plans to revive a struggling economy. - Mon, Sep 29, 2008

Senate passes FEMA trailers bill
WASHINGTON - The Senate on Friday approved unanimously a bill to force the government to make a plan to remove thousands of trailers from the Hope Municipal Airport. - Sat, Sep 27, 2008

Congress to fund UA research
WASHINGTON - Congress is expected to approve by the end of the week a spending bill that includes money for research into biological weapons detection systems at the University of Arkansas. - Fri, Sep 26, 2008

Huckabee TV show to debut Saturday
WASHINGTON - Broadcaster-turned-politician Mike Huckabee is turning to broadcasting once more. - Fri, Sep 26, 2008

Lawmakers balk at Bush bailout bid
WASHINGTON - While acknowledging the need to act quickly to aid imperiled financial institutions, Sen. - Thu, Sep 25, 2008

Washington Digest: House votes to ease restrictions on offshore drilling
WASHINGTON - Oil drilling would be permitted 50 miles from the U. - Mon, Sep 22, 2008

David Pryor vetted via video
WASHINGTON - It's not like David Pryor missed out on much being 1,000 miles away from his confirmation hearing Wednesday. - Thu, Sep 18, 2008

'Gang' energy plan hits roadblock
WASHINGTON - An energy bill that had been advertised as a harmonious, bipartisan compromise hit a rough spot this week that delayed its introduction in the Senate, said Sen. - Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Washington Digest: Congress rescues highway fund
WASHINGTON?- Congress voted last week to rescue the federal highway trust fund that officials said was on the verge of going broke. - Mon, Sep 15, 2008

Lincoln in line to lead agriculture committee
WASHINGTON - A Senate shakeup could place Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas as the leader of the Senate Agriculture Committee, a post giving her more clout on Capitol Hill and likely more political security at home. - Sun, Sep 14, 2008




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