In The News
Apr 26, 2012
| Petit Jean Country Headlight
Griffin Awarded Spirit of Enterprise Award
Issues: Economy and Jobs
Congressman Tim Griffin was recently presented the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the John Gonzales with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Apr 24, 2012
| The Hill
Obama's 'Late Night' appearance no joke for GOP Rep. Griffin
Obama will make his first appearance on NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” Tuesday night.... But freshman Rep. Tim Griffin (R-Ark.) has other things on his mind, pressing Fallon to ask about the national debt and U.S. oil production.
Apr 23, 2012
| Associated Press
Tim Griffin Opposes Severance Tax Hike
Republican Congressman Tim Griffin announced [his] opposition Monday to increasing the tax. [He] participated in a panel discussion on energy policy at the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce that featured opponents of the tax hike.
Apr 19, 2012
| Arkansas News
Arkansans urge Panetta to save 188th Fighter Wing
Arkansans sent more than 2,000 letters today to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta urging him to spare the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith. The Arkansas congressional delegation planned to hand deliver the letters to the Pentagon as soon as possible in their ongoing effort to keep the A-10 mission with the 188th Fighter Wing.
Apr 16, 2012
| Daily Record
Griffin speaks to North Pulaski Board of Realtors
Specifically speaking of matters related to the real estate business, Griffin said he did not believe there was a serious threat of the mortgage interest rate tax reduction being eliminated. “In my heart of hearts, I don’t believe you need to worry about that,” said Griffin, who also said he thought the Dodd-Frank Act was “a complete disaster.”
Apr 8, 2012
| Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Vilonia student’s artwork goes to Washington
Dallin [Duke], the son of Shelly and Sean Duke of Vilonia, won first place in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition, representing the 2nd Congressional District. Dallin won two tickets to Washington to attend a national awards ceremony June 20 and see his art displayed, along with those from other districts.... Fifty-five entries were displayed and judged last week in the Hendrix College art building in Conway, and the awards were announced Monday at a reception and presented by U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Ark., national co-chairman of the competition.
Apr 5, 2012
| Arkansas Leader
Air Force seeks upgrade ideas
Issues: Defense and National Security
The Air Force has asked for proposals in its efforts to find a less-expensive, off-the-shelf communication, navigation and air traffic management upgrade for the older C-130s instead of the avionics modernization program it had originally committed to. Rep. Tim Griffin (R-Little Rock) and Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and John Boozman, (R-Ark.) want evidence that the idea is a good one.
Apr 4, 2012
| Associated Press
Rockefeller's '68 memorial of King commemorated
Issues: Civil Rights
Walker was joined by legislators and dignitaries such as Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin and former governors Dale Bumpers and Jim Guy Tucker during the two-hour event.
Mar 29, 2012
| DisabledVeterans.org
GI Bill Legislation Would Encourage Franchise Ownership
Veterans would be able to use the GI Bill for franchise ownership education, according to a new Bill introduced by Congressman Tim Griffin (AR – R).
Mar 28, 2012
| KTHV
Proposed hike for some veteran healthcare benefits
"Unfortunately, under President Obama's budget, military families and retirees could see an unprecedented increase in their TRICARE premiums. The House budget, on the other hand, protects military families and retirees from these sharp increases, and that's just one of the many reasons why I will support the House budget tomorrow," said Representative Tim Griffin of Arkansas.
