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Womack Responds to Latest Jobs Report

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Congressman Steve Womack released the below statement regarding the latest unemployment figures from the U.S. Department of Labor. Only 18,000 new jobs were added last month—well under the 105,000 economists predicted—raising unemployment to 9.2%.

Womack Applauds FEMA’s Reconsideration of Johnson and Franklin Counties

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On Friday evening, after an appeals process, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for Johnson and Franklin Counties in the State of Arkansas, triggering the release of Federal funds to help individuals and communities recover from the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred during May 24-26.

Womack Pushes to Repeal Ethanol Tax Credit and Import Tariff

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On Thursday, Congressman Steve Womack—in a bipartisan effort—became an original co-sponsor of H.R. 2307, the Ethanol Subsidy Repeal Act. This bill would repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) and eliminate the import tariff on ethanol.

Womack To Host Medicare Town Hall

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Congressman Steve Womack will be hosting a Medicare Town Hall event in Bella Vista on June 28th to answer questions and concerns from constituents on the future of Medicare in America.

Womack Casts Important Debt Ceiling Vote

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Congressman Steve Womack, on Tuesday, voted against a bill that would allow the debt limit to be raised without the possibility of putting any restrictions on spending. Not a single Republican voted in favor of H.R. 1954, sending a strong message that any increase in the debt limit must be accompanied by substantial spending cuts and reforms to ensure a commitment to long-term reductions.