Representative Rick Crawford | First District of Arkansas

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  • Medicare Open Enrollment
    Oct 12, 2012 - Soon senior citizens across our congressional district will be receiving information about Medicare Open Enrollment. During the two month period, current Medicare beneficiaries can alter their coverage plans and new beneficiaries can sign up for a Medicare plan for the first time. Medicare enrollmen... More
  • Crawford: Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th
    Oct 11, 2012 - Today, Congressman Rick Crawford reminded senior citizens in his district that Medicare Open Enrollment will run from October 15 through December 7, 2012. “Open Enrollment is an important time for seniors to make sure they have the Medicare plan that best suits their needs. Navigating any federal p... More
  • Crawford to host Nutrition Summit in Jonesboro
    Oct 9, 2012 - Congressman Rick Crawford will bring school administrators and parents together in Jonesboro for a summit to discuss new nutrition standards for school lunches. The summit will be on Wednesday, October 17th at the Nettleton Performing Arts Center. “We have all seen local and national news reports ab... More
  • America Cannot Afford Obamacare
    Oct 5, 2012 - It has been nearly four months since the Supreme Court ruled President Obama’s healthcare law constitutional. Despite the justices’ ruling, the President’s healthcare mandate is taking a toll on our struggling economy. Over the last few years I have talked to numerous small business owners across ou... More
  • Crawford seeks Service Academy Applications
    Oct 2, 2012 - Today, Congressman Rick Crawford announced he is seeking applications for nomination to U.S. Service Academies. As a Member of Congress, Crawford is able to make nominations for the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “Attending a S... More
  • Crawford comments on expiration of Farm Bill
    Oct 1, 2012 - JONESBORO- Today, Congressman Rick Crawford issued the following statement about the expiration of the current Farm Bill: “Since my election to Congress I have talked about the importance of passing a Farm Bill that would give farm families in Arkansas and across the country the security they need t... More
  • September is National Rice Month
    Sep 28, 2012 - Rice production took root in Arkansas nearly 100 years ago. Today, Arkansas ranks at the top of the six major rice producing states and accounts for nearly half of all rice production in the country. Rice produced in Arkansas is known for its versatility and is used in a great variety of dishes in t... More
  • Farm Bill: Politics replaces Policy
    Sep 21, 2012 - Since my election to Congress I have talked about the importance of passing a Farm Bill that would give farm families in Arkansas and across the country the security they need to continue producing the safest, most affordable and abundant supply of food on the planet. Unfortunately, election year po... More
  • Crawford responds to Consumer Reports
    Sep 20, 2012 - Today, Congressman Rick Crawford, co-chair of the Congressional Rice Caucus, released the following statement about the Consumer Reports article on arsenic levels in rice: “Rice farmers in my district and across the country take great pride in producing a safe, affordable and nutritious product for ... More
  • Small Businesses grow our Economy
    Sep 14, 2012 - As a former small business owner I know small businesses are the engine for job creation and entrepreneurial expansion. Through my own experience and by talking to small business owners across our district I also know nothing kills jobs faster than a Washington regulation. Too often federal agencies... More