WASHINGTON — Congress easily approved three long-delayed free-trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia and Panama that could be a boon to Arkansas exporters.
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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.
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WASHINGTON, DC-Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR) and Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA), to introduce the bipartisan Marketplace Equity Act (MEA).
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WASHINGTON — Arkansas Rep. Steve Womack plans to introduce legislation today that would have Amazon and other online retailers collect state sales taxes.
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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.
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WASHINGTON—Reps. Steve Womack (R-AR) and Jackie Speier (D-CA) will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon, October 12, to announce the introduction of the bipartisan Marketplace Equity Act (MEA).
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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...
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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.
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Early Friday morning the House passed a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) which will fund the government through November 18. Congressman Steve Womack released the following statement regarding the vote: “The CR approved was consistent with the Budget Control Act and funds disaster relief with a reasonable and responsible offset necessary for a nation suffering under a crushing debt.” ###
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