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Agreement Between Rail Industry and Unions
Posted Friday, September 16, 2022, at 8:11 AMRepresentative Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued the following statement following reports that the looming union rail strike has been averted: “I’m relieved that an agreement has been tentatively reached to prevent a union rail strike. A strike would have crippled our supply chain and caused further harm for American families, already suffering from rampant inflation and signs of a recession... -
Vaccine, Big Tech, January 6
Posted Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 12:19 PMThis month, the White House has called for a door-to-door vaccine push amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Congressman Rick Crawford of Arkansas’s First District expressed concern that the idea only fuels the mistrust of the government. “Some communities in the nation have taken initiative on this idea and have started their own canvassing efforts,” Crawford said... -
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Invest Deal
Posted Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 9:16 AMCongress seemed to be making progress on a new infrastructure deal when 10 senators created a framework that was approved by the White House. However, a few senators backed away from negotiations when President Joe Biden made comments suggesting he wouldn’t pass the deal without additional legislation. Congressman Rick Crawford of Arkansas’s First District expressed concern that this deal would fall through. “There still has been no finalized deal in the Senate yet.”... -
Wuhan Lab Leak and Flooding in the Delta
Posted Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 8:23 AMWuhan Lab Leak - The theory that the COVID-19 virus was man-made in a lab in Wuhan, China is continuing to make headlines as scientists call for an investigation into the matter. Congressman Rick Crawford believes that the lab leak theory has credibility. “Republicans have called for Congress to investigate the lab leak theory, but Democrats haven’t expressed interest in the idea.”... -
Dr. Anthony Fauci Emails
Posted Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 8:06 AMAs Dr. Anthony Fauci’s released emails continue to make waves in Congress as the doctor strikes up controversy, Congressman Rick Crawford of Arkansas’s First District expressed his belief that government officials should be held accountable for their words and actions. “House Republicans have requested an investigation into Dr. Fauci’s contradictory remarks to see if there were any monetary incentives, but Democrats have not expressed interest in the matter.”... -
I-40 Bridge, Capitol Attack
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 12:00 AMThis week, ARDOT made a statement that the crack in the I-40 bridge had been discovered in previous inspections but an employee failed to report it. Congressman Rick Crawford of Arkansas’s First District says that while this is disappointing news, it could mean that the foundation of the bridge is secure and will just need a repair rather than a replacement. “ARDOT still indicated that the employee responsible has been let go and turned over to the authorities,” Crawford said... -
Cheney Controvery, Labor Shortage
Posted Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 12:00 AMRepresentative Liz Cheney is facing pressure from her Republican colleagues to resign from her leadership position after making controversial remarks about former President Donald Trump. Congressman Rick Crawford of Arkansas’s First District says that leadership positions within Congress shouldn’t be leveraged for personal political agendas but rather to uplift the party. ...