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Free-Trade Deal Could Benefit State

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WASHINGTON — Congress easily approved three long-delayed free-trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia and Panama that could be a boon to Arkansas exporters.

Online sales tax bill splits community

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A new online sales tax bill is splitting the business community: Brick-and-mortar retailers say it would end an unfair leg up for Internet shopping sites, but online retailers such as eBay argue that it would be a big drag on small businesses.

Womack bill seeks online sales tax solution (Updated)

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U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, teamed up with Democratic Congressman Jackie Speier on Wednesday (Oct. 12) to announce the push of legislation that would give states more authority to require online retailers to collect and remit sales taxes.

Womack Congratulates Harrison’s Cpl. Bixler on USO Honor

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WASHINGTON-Army Corporal David Bixler, Harrison, has been named USO Soldier of the Year for demonstrating bravery and self-sacrifice in the line of duty while stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. On September 30, 2010, Corporal Bixler—in an effort to save...

Veteran Salute

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Veterans from every U.S. conflict dating back to World War II were recognized for their service during Russellville High School’s first Celebrating Freedom assembly in Cyclone Gymnasium on Wednesday.