In The News
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.
Mar 28, 2012
| Arkansas News
Congress debates high gas prices
Issues: Energy
Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, D-Ark., joined other House Republicans in proposing drilling on more federal lands and relaxing regulations that hamper construction of new oil refineries. The House Energy Action Team, which includes Griffin and Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, unveiled a four-point plan.
Mar 26, 2012
| Roll Call
Griffin: Congress Has No Constitutional Authority to Compel Commerce
Issues: Health
President Obama’s health care law is unprecedented and unconstitutional. The framers never intended an infinitely broad Commerce Clause that would let Congress dictate individuals’ purchases. If they had, giving Congress a plenary power to regulate commerce would have been quite controversial — and more likely than not inspired a more voluminous Bill of Rights.
Mar 23, 2012
| Politico
Was 'Obamacare' doomed from the start?
Rep. Tim Griffin, interviewed by POLITICO's Erika Lovley: First of all, it started off on the wrong foot. Many of us believe that we need health care reform. That being said - Americans felt like they weren’t being listened to.
Mar 21, 2012
| CNN
Health care debate shifts to Medicare panel
Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Arkansas, said at a Monday news conference that the advisory board "will do nothing to change how Medicare works," adding "it will simply say we've run out of money, and now we're cutting."
Mar 19, 2012
| Arkansas News
Griffin, Boozman pitch health care repeal
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, was leading a press conference of Republican freshmen who claim the law as it stands will lead to rationing of Medicare services. Griffin and seven other GOP freshmen are seeking repeal of the “Independent Payment Advisory Board,” that was set up in the law to insure $500 billion in savings from the Medicare program.
Mar 15, 2012
| BuzzFeed
Arkansas Congressman Considering G.I. Bill Fix
Issues: Veterans
Arkansas Republican Rep. Tim Griffin told BuzzFeed he's looking for ways to end delays have kept tens of thousands of student veterans from receiving their tuition and housing stipends on time, with some facing eviction or being shut out of classes at school.
