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Congressman Womack Comments on the Passing of Stanley Reed

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On Friday afternoon, Congressman Womack learned of the passing of Mr. Stanley Reed.  Offering his prayers to the family, he released the following statement. "Today, Arkansas lost one of its finest statesmen.  Stanley Reed portrayed what it means to be an Arkansan. From his service as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the University of Arkansas, to president of…

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.