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Boozman would back Huckabee for president

Boozman would back Huckabee for president

WASHINGTON — Should former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee run for president, he would have the backing of Sen. John Boozman.

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Bumpas, 10 others in Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame

Bumpas, 10 others in Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame

LITTLE ROCK — On the money when announced in October, the selection of Dick Bumpas to the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame only got better.

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Holmes confirmed by Senate

Holmes confirmed by Senate

WASHINGTON — The Senate today confirmed Fort Smith attorney P.K. Holmes to become a federal judge in western Arkansas.

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Boozman lands on four Senate committees

Boozman lands on four Senate committees

WASHINGTON – Arkansas Sen. John Boozman announced today that he has been appointed to four Senate committees that oversee agriculture, environment, commerce and veterans.

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First lady praises Walmart’s healthier foods initiative

First lady praises Walmart’s healthier foods initiative

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama praised Walmart today for pledging to provide healthier and more affordable foods to its customers.

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Health reform repeal clears House with Arkansas backing

Health reform repeal clears House with Arkansas backing

WASHINGTON — House Republicans joined by a handful of Democrats voted today to repeal last year's health reform law, calling it “too big, too costly and too complicated.”

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Congress opens health care repeal debate

Congress opens health care repeal debate

WASHINGTON — The House began debate today on repeal of President Obama's signature health care reform law, saying it will cost America jobs and liberties.

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Ross backs repeal of health care law

Ross backs repeal of health care law

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, D-Prescott, crossed party lines today to support repeal of President Barack Obama’s signature health care law.

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Womack on three appropriation subcommittees; Ross again on energy panel

Womack on three appropriation subcommittees; Ross again on energy panel

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, received appointments today to three House Appropriations subcommittees in the 112th Congress.

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Senate fails to confirm judicial candidate Holmes

Senate fails to confirm judicial candidate Holmes

WASHINGTON — The Senate ended its lame duck session Wednesday without confirming Fort Smith attorney Paul K. Holmes as a federal judge in Arkansas’s western district.

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