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Womack Statement on Twelfth Anniversary of 9/11

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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement: “Today, we remember the innocent Americans who died in the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11th and the heroes that on that day – and for the twelve years since – have selflessly and readily fought to defend our freedoms and our people.  My thoughts and prayers and those of a grateful nation are with them…

Womack, Arkansas Senators Announce $75,000 for Rogers Municipal Airport

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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today joined U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman to announce $75,000 in Department of Transportation funding for Rogers Municipal-Carter Field Airport.  The funding will be used to conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment, which will allow the airport to improve safety and operations. “Safe and efficient transportation is essential to the economic…

Womack Responds to Obama Remarks on Syria

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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement in response to President Obama's speech on Syria: “As President Obama said, it is ‘beyond our means to right every wrong.’  This is especially true in the absence of a direct or immediate threat to our nation’s security or that of our allies.  I remain opposed to a military intervention in Syria and am hopeful for…

Womack: I Oppose Military Intervention in Syria

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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement: “My constituents have clearly spoken: they do not support American intervention in Syria.  As a member of Congress, my first job is to listen to the people of the Third District.  I also have a responsibility to do what is in the best interest of our country.  After attending the classified briefing and…

Arkansas Delegation Applauds Disaster Declaration for State

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U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Tom Cotton (AR-4) to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a major disaster declaration for the state, allowing local communities to recover from severe storms and flooding this August. “Arkansans are doing everything they…

Womack Statement on Syria

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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement: “My heart goes out to all of the innocent Syrians oppressed and persecuted by the Assad regime.  This cruelty is indefensible.  However – before we commit America’s men, women, and resources to the conflict – I believe it is imperative for the President to have coalition support, to ensure that our nation’s…

Womack, Pryor, Boozman Announce Funding for Arkansas Rural Airports

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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today joined U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman to announce that two rural Arkansas airports will receive grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. “Keeping our airports in top-notch shape is an investment in safety and our future economic development,” Pryor said.  “This funding will ensure the Boone County Airport and Malvern…

Arkansas Delegation Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for State Following August Storms

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U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Tom Cotton (AR-4) today sent a letter to the President and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate in support of Governor Mike Beebe’s request for a major disaster declaration for six counties in Arkansas. The delegation’s letter comes in response to severe…

Womack, Arkansas Delegation Announce $4.2 Million for Local Airports

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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today joined U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman and Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1) and Tim Griffin (AR-2) to announce that ten Arkansas airports will receive $4.2 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to upgrade and improve their facilities. “Arkansas airports are critical resources for families, businesses, and local…

Womack, Goodlatte, Costa, Welch Urge Committee to Consider the RFS Reform Act

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Reps. Steve Womack (R-AR), Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Peter Welch (D-VT) sent a letter today to House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton and Ranking Member Henry Waxman urging the Committee to consider H.R. 1462, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reform Act, as a vehicle to achieve meaningful reform to the RFS.  They released the following…