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PODCAST: TPA and WOTUS

Second District Congressman French Hill discusses the importance of Congress authorizing Trade Promotion Authority for the President and updates the status of legislation which would prevent the EPA from implementing its proposed Waters of the U.S. rule Rep. French Hill(R) ...
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Hargrove Memorial scholarship fund seeks applicants

STUTTGART — Nursing and pharmacy students are encouraged to apply now for a $1,000 scholarship offered through the Nicky Hargrove Memorial scholarship fund. Each applicant must be an accepted or current student in a registered nursing (RN) program or a ...
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Arkansas Agriculture Would Benefit from Passage of TPA

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas agriculture stands to be among the winners if Congress passes trade promotion authority (TPA), introduced Thursday and expected to be in committee next week.Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach said agriculture is the country’s leading exporter ...
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Farm Bureau’s Veach Appreciates Senate Budget Action

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach took note of the Senate budget resolution that passed late Thursday night, specifically the inclusion of two amendments impacting Arkansas agriculture.Veach was pleased to see an amendment that would require federal ...
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Applications available for summer M*A*S*H camps

LITTLE ROCK — Applications are now available to high school students for the summer 2015 M*A*S*H camps. These camps will be located at 34 mostly rural medical facilities throughout Arkansas.  Three new host facilities have been added this year: Dallas ...
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Ag Safety Awareness Week is March 1-7

LITTLE ROCK — Across the country, Farm Bureaus are making safety a top priority this spring through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP). As a part of ASAP, March 1-7 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week.This year’s theme, ...
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Agriculture Hall of Fame to Induct 5 New Members

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame will induct five individuals whose leadership and service have brought distinction to the state’s largest industry segment.The newest class includes James R. (Jim) Baker of Conway, James Bibler of Russellville, the ...
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