110810CrossettEconomicDevelopment - CROSSETT - Mike speaks at a jobs announcement ceremony in Crossett on Nov. 8. 110810DTECDedication - DUMAS - Mike attends the dedication of the Delta Technology Education Center in Dumas on Nov. 8 110610 First Home Resize - HOPE - Mike attends a gathering for the founders of the Clinton’s First Home Museum in Hope on Nov. 6. 110610 Clinton First Home Founders - HOPE - Mike attends a gathering for the founders of the Clinton’s First Home Museum in Hope on Nov. 6. 102610ARPassportCenterRESIZE - HOT SPRINGS - Mike attends the opening of the Arkansas Passport Center in Hot Springs on Oct. 26. 102610ARPassportCenter - HOT SPRINGS - Mike attends the opening of the Arkansas Passport Center in Hot Springs on Oct. 26. 101810PrescottLawEnforcementCeremony - PRESCOTT - Mike presents a flag to the family of fallen law enforcement officer Edward Virden on Oct. 18 in honor of his life and service. 101810PrescottLawEnforcementCeremony - PRESCOTT - Mike presents a flag to a family member of fallen law enforcement officer R.D. Purifoy on Oct. 18 in honor of his life and service. 101810 Prescott Law Enforcement Ceremony RESIZED - PRESCOTT - Mike presents a flag to a family member of fallen law enforcement officer R.D. Purifoy on Oct. 18 in honor of his life and service. 092710AshleyCountyCattleman - CROSSETT - Mike speaks at the Ashley County Cattleman's Field Day in Crossett on Sep. 27. 092710 Ashley County Cattleman - CROSSETT - Mike speaks at the Ashley County Cattleman's Field Day in Crossett on Sep. 27. 091310ARWARegularSize - HOT SPRINGS - Mike speaks at the Arkansas Rural Water Association's Annual Technical Conference in Hot Springs on Sept. 13. 091310ARWA - HOT SPRINGS - Mike speaks at the Arkansas Rural Water Association's Annual Technical Conference in Hot Springs on Sept. 13. 090210 Arkadelphia Town Hall Stop Home Page - ARKADELPHIA - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Sep. 2 in Arkadelphia. 090210 Pine Bluff Town Hall Stop Home Page - PINE BLUFF - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Sep. 2 in Pine Bluff. 090210 Pine Bluff Town Hall Stop - PINE BLUFF - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Sep. 2 in Pine Bluff. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 090210 Malvern Town Hall Stop - MALVERN - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Sep. 2 in Malvern. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 090210 Arkadelphia Town Hall Stop - ARKADELPHIA - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Sep. 2 in Arkadelphia. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 083110 Hope Town Hall Stop - HOPE - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 31 in Hope. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 083110 Nashville Town Hall Stop - NASHVILLE - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 31 in Nashville. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 083110 De Queen Town Hall Stop - DE QUEEN - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 31 in De Queen. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 083110 Ashdown Town Hall Stop - ASHDOWN - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 31 in Ashdown. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 083010 Hamburg Town Hall Stop - HAMBURG - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 30 in Hamburg. 083010 El Dorado Town Hall Stop - EL DORADO - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 30 in El Dorado. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 083010 Crossett Town Hall Stop - CROSSETT - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 30 in Crossett. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 083010 Hamburg Town Hall Stop - HAMBURG - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 30 in Hamburg. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 082710 Lewisville Town Hall Stop - LEWISVILLE - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 27 in Lewisville. 082710 Magnolia Town Hall Stop - MAGNOLIA - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 27 in Magnolia. 082510 Sheridan Town Hall - SHERIDAN - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 25 in Sheridan. 082710 Texarkana Town Hall Stop - TEXARKANA - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 27 in Texarkana. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 082710 Lewisville Town Hall Stop - LEWISVILLE - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 27 in Lewisville. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 082710 Magnolia Town Hall Stop - MAGNOLIA - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 27 in Magnolia. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 082610 Monticello Town Hall Stop - MONTICELLO - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 26 in Monticello. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 082510 Sheridan Town Hall Stop - SHERIDAN - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 25 in Sheridan. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 082410 Hot Springs Town Hall Stop - HOT SPRINGS - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 24 in Hot Springs. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 082410 Prescott Town Hall Stop - PRESCOTT - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 24 in Prescott. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 082310 Waldron Town Hall Front Page - WALDRON - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 23 in Waldron. 082310 Mena Town Hall Stop - MENA - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 23 in Mena. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 082310 Waldron Town Hall Stop - WALDRON - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 23 in Waldron. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 082310 Booneville Town Hall Stop - BOONEVILLE - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 23 in Booneville. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 082310 Paris Town Hall Stop - PARIS - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 23 in Paris. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 081910 Dumas Town Hall Stop - DUMAS - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 19 in Dumas. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 081910 McGehee Town Hall Stop - MCGEHEE - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 19 in Mcgehee. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 081910 Star City Town Hall Stop - STAR CITY - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 19 in Star City. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 081910 Fordyce Town Hall Stop - FORDYCE - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 19 in Fordyce. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 081810PBFireGrant - PINE BLUFF - Mike and Senator Mark Pryor appear at a grant announcement for the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department on August 18. The grant will used to purchase breathing apparatus and hazardous-material protective suits. 081710MountIdaTownHall - MOUNT IDA - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 17 in Mount Ida. 081810PBFireDeptGrant - PINE BLUFF - Mike and Senator Mark Pryor appear at a grant announcement for the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department on August 18. The grant will used to purchase breathing apparatus and hazardous-material protective suits. 081710 Mt Ida Town Hall Stop - MOUNT IDA - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 17 in Mount Ida. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 081710 Glenwood Town Hall Stop - GLENWOOD - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 17 in Glenwood. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 081710 Murfreesboro Town Hall - MURFREESBORO - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 17 in Murfreesboro. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 081210 Warren Town Hall Stop - WARREN - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 12 in Warren. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 081110 Eudora Town Hall Stop - EUDORA - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 11 in Eudora. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 081110 Lake Village Town Hall Stop - LAKE VILLAGE - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 11 in Lake Village. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 081110 Dermott Town Hall Stop - DERMOTT - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 11 in Dermott. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 080910 Camden Town Hall Home Page - CAMDEN - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 9 in Camden. 080910 Camden Town Hall - CAMDEN - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 9 in Camden. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 080910 Hampton Town Hall - HAMPTON - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 9 in Hampton. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. 080910 Rison Town Hall Photo - RISON - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a town hall meeting on Aug. 9 in Rison. The stop was part of Mike's Summer Town Hall Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Town Hall tour - 061910 Reasoner USAF Appointee - DEGRAY LAKE - Mike presents an American flag to Jonathan Reasoner of Delaware, Ark., in honor of his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. 070610 Arkadelphia Intermodal - ARKADELPHIA - Mike speaks at the launch of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority on July 6, 2010. 070610 Prescott Rotary - PRESCOTT - Mike speaks to the Prescott Rotary Club at their July 6, 2010, meeting. 070610 Intermodal Event - ARKADELPHIA - Mike speaks at the launch of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority on July 6, 2010. 070610 Prescott Rotary Club - PRESCOTT - Mike speaks to the Prescott Rotary Club at their July 6, 2010, meeting. Arkansas State Outline - Arkansas state outline flag 062410 Arkansas FFA Outdoor - WASHINGTON - Mike visits with members of the Arkansas Future Farmers of America (FFA) outside the U.S. Capitol on June 24. 062310 Avery Family - WASHINGTON - Mike visits with the Avery family of Texarkana on their recent trip to the nation's capital on June 23, 2010. 061910 Beck USMA Appointee - DEGRAY LAKE - Mike presents an American flag to Richard Beck of Prescott in honor of his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. 062410 Arkansas FFA - WASHINGTON - Mike meets with members of the Arkansas Future Farmers of America on June 24, 2010, on their recent trip to the U.S. Capitol. 062410 Arkansas FFA - WASHINGTON - Mike meets with members of the Arkansas Future Farmers of America on June 24, 2010, on their recent trip to the U.S. Capitol. 061910 Beck USMA Appointee - DEGRAY LAKE - Mike presents an American flag to Richard Beck of Prescott in honor of his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. 061910 Reasoner USAF Appointee - DEGRAY LAKE - Mike presents an American flag to Jonathan Reasoner of Delaware, Ark., in honor of his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. 061710BPCommitteeHearing - BP Committee Hearing 061210 Disaster Tour - LANGLEY - Mike visits U.S. Forest Service officials and first responders on June 12 after the deadly flash floods in southwest Arkansas. 060410 Briggs Passport Hope - HOPE -- Mike speaks at the grand opening celebration of A Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors on June 4. 060210 Red River Valley Conf - TEXARKANA -- Mike speaks at the Red River Valley Association’s 14th Annual Regional Water Resource Conference on June 3, 2010. 060210 Tourism Promotoin PB - PINE BLUFF -- Mike talks about the impact of the the U.S. Travel Promotion Act on tourism in Pine Bluff on June 2, 2010. 060410 A Briggs Passport Opening - HOPE -- Mike speaks at the grand opening celebration of A Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors on June 4. Telephone Town Hall - Telephone Town Hall 060210 Pine Bluff Travel Promotion Act - PINE BLUFF -- Mike talks about the impact of the the U.S. Travel Promotion Act on tourism in Pine Bluff on June 2, 2010. 060310 Red River Conference - TEXARKANA -- Mike speaks at the Red River Valley Association’s 14th Annual Regional Water Resource Conference on June 3, 2010. 060210 Travel Promotion Act HS - HOT SPRINGS – The Arkansas Hospitality Association presents Mike with a plaque in recognition of his efforts to help pass the U.S. Travel Promotion Act, which will help bring more international tourists to the U.S. and the state of Arkansas. 060210 Travel Promotion Act HS - HOT SPRINGS – Mike is presented a plaque on June 2, 2010, for his efforts to pass the U.S. Travel Promotion Act, which will help bring more international tourists to the U.S. and Arkansas. 052210 ASMSA Graduation - HOT SPRINGS -- Mike speaks to graduates at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts on May 22, 2010. 052210 ASMSA Graduation - HOT SPRINGS -- Mike speaks to graduates at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts on May 22, 2010. 052310 Prescott Memorial Day Service - PRESCOTT – Mike visits with Arkansas Army Reserve Colonel James Ryan after a Memorial Day service in Prescott on May 23, 2010. 052310 Prescott Memorial Day Service - PRESCOTT – Mike visits with Arkansas Army Reserve Colonel James Ryan after a Memorial Day service in Prescott on May 23, 2010. As the keynote speaker, Mike asked all Americans to remember our fallen soldiers and to renew our commitment to our veterans. 051410 SEARK Commencement - PINE BLUFF -- Mike addresses and congratulates graduates at the Southeast Arkansas College commencement on May 14, 2010. 051410 SEARK Commencement - PINE BLUFF -- Mike addresses and congratulates graduates at the Southeast Arkansas College commencement on May 14, 2010. 050710 Weese Medal Presentation - PINE BLUFF -- Mike presents Ret. Lt. John Weese, U.S. Army, with the American Defense Service Medal with 1 bronze service star on May 7, for his service in World War II. 050710 Harris Medal Presentation - PINE BLUFF -- Mike presents the Purple Heart Medal to Ret. Sgt. Roosevelt Harris, USMC, on May 7, for his service in the Vietnam War. 050710 Weese Medal Presentation - PINE BLUFF -- Mike presents the American Defense Service Medal with 1 bronze service star to Ret. Lt. John Weese, U.S. Army, on May 7, for his service in World War II. 050710 Harris Medal Presentation - PINE BLUFF -- Mike presents the Purple Heart Medal to Ret. Sgt. Roosevelt Harris, USMC, on May 7, for his service in the Vietnam War. 051010ArtContest - HOT SPRINGS - Mike congratulates winners of the 2010 Congressional Artistic Discovery contest. 051010COngressionalArtContestWinners - HOT SPRINGS -- Mike congratulates the winners of the 2010 Congressional Artistic Discovery Contest. - Wiley McGehee Park - Horses - Mountain Harbor - Grain loader - Cliff - Ducks - Lake Chicot - Mountain Harbor - Hot Springs - Cows - Saracen Landing - Mount Magazine Lodge Vista - Mountain Harbor - Cotton field - Mount Magazine - Motorcycle Club - Cameron Bluff - Petit Jean Mountain - Mount Magazine 050110 Prescott Firestone - PRESCOTT – Mike speaks at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Firestone Building Products Company plant on May 1, 2010. 050110 Prescott Firestone - PRESCOTT – Mike speaks at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Firestone Building Products Company plant on May 1, 2010. 050110 Glenwood Chamber Banquet - GLENWOOD – Mike speaks at the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce banquet on May 1, 2010. 050110 Glenwood Chamber Banquet - GLENWOOD – Mike speaks at the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce banquet on May 1, 2010. 041910KirbyHSGirlsBasketball - KIRBY -- Mike congratulates the Kirby High School Trojans on April 19, 2010, for the school's first-ever 1A Girls Basketball State Championship title. 042710 Chamber Enterprise Award - Mike is presented with the prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his strong support of Arkansas businesses in Congress 042710 Chamber Enterprise Award - WASHINGTON -- Mike is presented with the prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his strong support of Arkansas small businesses in Congress CMF Gold Mouse Award - 041910KirbyGirlsBBallChamps - KIRBY -- Mike congratulates the Kirby High School Trojans on April 19, 2010, for the school's first-ever 1A Girls Basketball State Championship title. 041910HotSpringsYMCA - HOT SPRINGS -- Mike speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly-renovated YMCA on April 19, 2010 041910HotSpringsYMCA - HOT SPRINGS -- Mike speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony on April 19, 2010, at the newly-renovated YMCA building. Millwood Lake's Yarborough Community Center - ASHDOWN -- Mike speaks at the dedication of Yarborough Community Center on Millwood Lake on April 17, 2010 Millwood Lake's Yarborough Community Center - ASHDOWN -- Mike speaks at the dedication of Yarborough Community Center on Millwood Lake on April 17, 2010. 041210 Hope Chamber - HOPE -- Mike with Hope Boy Scout Troop 5 Color Guard at the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber Banquet on April 5, 2010. Front Row: Quinton Kaufman, Ben Stroderd, Matthew Methvin, Congressman Ross, Daniel Corbett, Luke Methvin; Back Row: Assistant Scout Master Les Patterson and Assistant Scout Master Damian Stroderd. 041210 Hope Chamber - HOPE -- Mike with Hope Boy Scout Troop 5 Color Guard at the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber Banquet on April 5, 2010 040710 HS Reach Out and Read - HOT SPRINGS -- Mike reads to children on April 7, 2010, at Hot Springs Pediatric Clinic as part of the Reach Out and Read program. 040710 HS AirTech Supply - HOT SPRINGS -- Mike tours and visits with employees at Airtech Supply on April 7, 2010. 040710 NADO Award - HOT SPRINGS -- Mike receives the 2010 Congressional Partnership Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) on April 7, 2010. 040710 HS Reach Out and Read - HOT SPRINGS -- Mike reads to children on April 7, 2010, at Hot Springs Pediatric Clinic as part of the Reach Out and Read program. 040710 HS AirTech Supply - HOT SPRINGS -- Mike tours and visits with employees at Airtech Supply on April 7, 2010. 040710 NADO Award - HOT SPRINGS -- Mike receives the 2010 Congressional Partnership Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) on April 7, 2010. 040610 El Dorado Reach out and read - EL DORADO -- Mike reads to children at AHEC-South as part of the "Reach Out and Read Program" on April 6, 2010. 040610 Rison Nursing Home Opening - RISON -- Mike cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills on April 6, 2010. 040610 Rison Nursing - RISON -- Mike visits with seniors at the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills on April 6, 2010. 040610 AirTech Supply - MONTICELLO -- Mike tours SeaArk Marine on April 6, 2010, which supplies vessels to the U.S. Military. 040610 El Dorado Read - EL DORADO -- Mike reads to children at AHEC-South as part of the "Reach Out and Read Program" on April 6, 2010. 040610 Rison Nursing Opening - RISON -- Mike cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills on April 6, 2010. 040610 AirTech - MONTICELLO -- Mike tours SeaArk Marine on April 6, 2010, which supplies vessels to the U.S. Military. 040610 Rison Senior - RISON -- Mike visits with seniors at the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills on April 6, 2010. 040510 Nashville Hopsital - Mike visits with nurses and tours Howard Memorial Hospital on April 5, 2010. 040510 Hope GSA - Mike tours Government Sewing Apparel in Hope on April 5, 2010. 040510 DeQueen Rotary - Mike answers questions from members of the De Queen Rotary Club on April 5, 2010. 040110 Delta Caucus - Mike speaks to the Delta Grassroots Caucus at the Clinton Center in Little Rock on April 1, 2010. 040110 Delta Caucus - Mike speaks to the Delta Grassroots Caucus at the Clinton Center in Little Rock on April 1, 2010. 040510 DeQueen Rotary - DE QUEEN - Mike answers questions from members of the De Queen Rotary Club on April 5, 2010. 040510 Nashville Hopsital - NASHVILLE - Mike visits with nurses and tours Howard Memorial Hospital on April 5, 2010. 040510 Hope GSA - HOPE - Mike tours Government Sewing Apparel in Hope on April 5, 2010. 040110 Delta Caucus - LITTLE ROCK - Mike speaks to the Delta Grassroots Caucus at the Clinton Center on April 1, 2010. 040110 Pine Bluff High School - Mike visits with students on April 1, 2010, at Pine Bluff High School and answers their questions about our nation's government. 040110 Pine Bluff High School - PINE BLUFF - Mike visits with students on April 1, 2010, at Pine Bluff High School and answers their questions about our nation's government. 033010 Magnolia Hospital Grand Opening - MAGNOLIA -- Mike speaks at the grand opening of the new Magnolia Medical Center on March 30 033010 Ark High School Students - TEXARKANA - Mike visits with 9th grade students at Arkansas High School on March 30 033010 Magnolia Nursing Home - MAGNOLIA -- Mike visits with seniors at the Greenhouse Cottages of Wentworth Place on March 30 033010 Ark High School Students - Mike visits with 9th grade students at Arkansas High School in Texarkana on March 30 and talks about his duties as a U.S. Congressman 033010 Magnolia Hospital Grand Opening - Mike speaks at the grand opening of the new Magnolia Medical Center on March 30. 033010 Magnolia Nursing Home - Mike tours and visits with seniors at the Greenhouse Cottages of Wentworth Place in Magnolia on March 30, a state of the art nursing home that uses several innovative methods in caring for seniors. Arkansas 4-H Members - Mike meets with 4-H members from Arkansas during their March 24 visit to the nation’s capital. Ark Municipal League - Mike meets with Arkansas Municipal League members, representing cities from across the state of Arkansas, on March 17 during their visit to Washington for the National League Congressional City Conference. For the tenth consecutive year, Ross hosted a breakfast for visiting municipal leaders from the entire state of Arkansas where they discussed the current economic crisis and how best to create jobs in their communities. Camden Mayor Chris Claybaker - Mike meets with Camden Mayor Chris Claybaker of the Arkansas Municipal League on March 16 during his visit to Washington for the National League Congressional City Conference. Lake Village Mayor JoAnne Bush - Mike meets with Lake Village Mayor JoAnne Bush on March 17 during her visit to Washington for the National League Congressional City Conference. Star City Mayor Gene Yarbrough - Mike meets with Star City Mayor Gene Yarbrough of the Arkansas Municipal League on March 17 during his visit to Washington for the National League Congressional City Conference. Texarkana Mayor Horace Shipp - Mike meets with Texarkana, Ark., Mayor Horace Shipp on March 17 during his visit to Washington for the National League Congressional City Conference. Arkansas FFA Student - Mike meets with Mollie Dykes, Lake Hamilton High School senior and Arkansas Future Farmers of America (FFA) State Vice President, on her March 18 visit to the nation’s capital for National Agriculture Day. Arkansas United Way - Mike meets with Arkansas representatives of the United Way on March 18 to discuss education programs in southern and western Arkansas. American Hotel and Lodging Assoc - Mike meets with Arkansas representatives of the American Hotel and Lodging Association on March 16 to discuss issues that impact many of our local motels. American College of Rheumatology - Mike meets with Arkansas representatives of the American College of Rheumatology on March 16 to discuss osteoporosis testing. Arkansas FCCLA - Mike visits with representatives of Arkansas Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) on their Oct. 1 trip to Washington. Pictured (L-R): Sarah Bean, State President, Murfreesboro High School; Mike Ross; Sheila Terrell, adviser, Murfreesboro High School. Arkansas FCCLA - Mike visits with representatives of Arkansas Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) on their Oct. 1 trip to Washington. Pictured (L-R): Shayna Whiteside, Pine Bluff High School; Mike Ross; Linday Calloway, adviser, Pine Bluff High School Arkansas FCCLA - Mike visits with representatives of Arkansas Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) on their Oct. 1 trip to Washington. Pictured (L-R): Molly Freel, State Parliamentarian, Nashville High School; Mike Ross; and, Patricia Stinson, adviser, Nashville High School. Arkansas FCCLA - Mike visits with representatives of Arkansas Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) on their Oct. 1 trip to Washington. Pictured (L-R): Brittany Webb, State Vice President, Jonesboro; Mike Ross; and, Pam Dunivan, adviser, Jonesboro High School. Dallas County Judge Jimmy Jones - Mike meets with Dallas County Judge Jimmy Jones (pictured left) on Sept. 16 along with Justices of the Peace Alfred Fite and Wendell Lee. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - Mike meets with representatives of the Crossett school district and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development on Sept. 15 to talk about education reform. Arkansas Green House Project - Mike meets with Patty Clary and John Ponthie of the Arkansas Green House Project on Sept. 15. The Vasilescu Family of Hot Springs - Mike visits with Gabriel Vasilescu of Hot Springs, his wife and his nephew on their July 14 trip to Washington this summer. Pictured (L-R): Poal Vasilescu, Mike Ross, Gabriel Vasilescu, and Dina Vasilescu. Summer Internship Program - Three interns completed the second summer session of Congressman Ross's Washington, D.C., Congressional Internship Program, which ran July 6 – August 7, 2009. Pictured (L-R) is: Mike Ross; Lana Short of Hot Springs, University of Central Arkansas ‘10; Jason Bailey of El Dorado, Arkansas State University ‘10; and, Robert Darnell of Southlake, Texas, University of Arkansas ‘10. The Arthritis Foundation - Mike meets with Hot Springs resident Elizabeth Farris from the Arthritis Foundation on her June 11 trip to Washington. The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. Fraternal Order of Eagles - Mike meets with Nashville resident Doris Castleberry with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, an international non-profit organization that promotes peace, prosperity, gladness and hope The Conway Family - Mike meets with Bill and Helen Conway of McGehee, along with their great-grandson Beau on their June 3rd trip to Washington, D.C. 2009 Congressional Art Contest Winner - Mike stands with Ruben Gay of Lake Hamilton High School, winner of the 2009 Congressional Art Contest from Arkansas’s Fourth Congressional District. As the first place winner, Gay received roundtrip air fare to attend the opening of the national exhibition on June 24 and his work, “Honor,” will now hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Local Optometrists - Optometrists from Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District present Mike with the 2009 Health Care Leadership Award on June 24 for his work and leadership on health care policy issues and legislation on June 24. The Stockton Family - Mike stands outside the White House in Washington, D.C., with the Stockton family of Prescott on their June 24th visit to the nation’s capital. Camden Youth Serves as House Page - Mike stands with Brooks Burleson of Camden who Mike nominated to serve as a page in the U.S. House of Representatives for the June summer session. Appointed through a highly-competitive process, pages have been serving the House of Representatives for nearly two hundred years. Summer Internship Program - Three interns completed the first summer session of Congressman Ross's Washington, D.C., Congressional Internship Program, which ran June 1 – July 3, 2009. Pictured (L-R) is Cory Davis of Hope; Naiz Bolin of Hamburg; Congressman Mike Ross; and, Miyako Franklin of Prescott. Hot Springs NYLC Youth - Mike meets with three Hot Springs youth on their trip to Washington, D.C. for the National Young Leaders Conference, a program designed to instruct and enrich promising students in a hands-on, experiential atmosphere while fostering their leadership skills. Pictured (L-R): Jared Guthrie, Tess Hall, Mike Ross and Carrington Tillery. Alzheimer’s Association and Coach Frank Broyles - Mike meets with representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association, including Frank Broyles, former University of Arkansas football head coach and athletic director (far left), during their visit to Washington on March 25 to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. RMCC TRIO - Mike meets with Rich Mountain Community College Director of TRIO Programs Lucy Jones on March 24 to talk about funding for TRIO, a grant-funded program through the Department of Education that helps low-income and first-generation college students advance through school and succeed in institutions of higher education. Judge Forbes of Scott County - Mike meets with Scott County Judge James Forbes and his two daughters Sarah and Samantha during their recent trip to Washington on March 24. Arkansas Rehab Association - Mike meets with local members of the Arkansas Rehab Association on March 10 in his Washington office. Crossett Native Hunter Smith - Mike meets with Hunter Smith of Crossett during his trip to Washington on March 5 for the National Young Leaders Conference. Ark Psychological Association - Mike meets with the Arkansas Psychological Association on March 4 during their recent trip to Washington to discuss health care. American Legion - Mike meets with members of the American Legion on March 3 during their trip to Washington. Pictured (L-R): Ross Rodgers of Scranton; Mike Ross; Dwight Earnest of Pottsville; and, Vernon Bynum of Brinkely. Local Radio - Mike meets with representatives of local radio stations on April 1 to discuss the needs of radio in southern and western Arkansas. Pictured (L-R): Jay Bunyard, DeQueen; Mike Ross: and, Sandy Sanford, El Dorado. Medical Device Safety - Mike meets with Bobbie Flowers and Sandy Davis of Ashdown to talk about the Medical Device Safety Act on their March 31 trip to Washington, D.C. Pictured (L-R): Sandy Davis, Mike Ross and Bobbie Flowers. Ark School Nutrition Association - Mike meets with Arkansas School Nutrition Association representatives in his Washington office on March 3 to discuss the importance of improving nutrition in our public schools. Pictured (L-R): Dan Madison, Susan Madison, Deanna Gilbert, Mike Ross, Deloris Sutterfield, Jerry Swope, and, Wanda Shockey. Mena City Clerk/Treasurer - meets with Mena City Clerk/Treasurer Regina Walker of the Arkansas Municipal League on March 18 during her visit to Washington for the National League Congressional City Conference. El Dorado Alderman Hammond - Mike meets with El Dorado Alderman Dianne Hammond and her husband of the Arkansas Municipal League on March 18 during her visit to Washington for the National League Congressional City Conference. National Guard Youth Challenge - Mike meets with two local cadets in the National Guard Youth Challenge Program on Feb. 25 to discuss their success stories and the importance of programs that help troubled youth. Pictured (L-R): Robin Gifford, Youth Challenge; Andrew Benet, Sherwood; Mike Ross; John Skinner V, Flippin; and, Bob Guill, Youth Challenge. City of Warren - Mike meets with business and community leaders from Warren to discuss the needs of their town on their trip to Washington on Feb. 25. City of Monticello - Mike meets with business and community leaders from the Monticello and Drew County area to discuss the needs of their region on their Feb. 25 visit to Washington. Golden Triangle - Mike meets with representatives of the Golden Triangle Economic Development Council, an organization dedicated to attracting new and supporting existing industry in Calhoun, Columbia, Ouachita and Union Counties. The group traveled to Washington to discuss the economic development needs of the region. Ark Dietary Managers Association - Mike meets with representatives from the Arkansas Dietary Managers Association on Feb. 25. Ark Mortgage Professionals - Mike meets with Judith Honey (left) and Amber Cambell (right) both Hot Springs residents and members of the Arkansas Association of Mortgage Professionals. Ark Athletic Trainers Assn - Mike visits with members of the Arkansas Athletic Trainers Association on Feb. 23 to discuss athletic trainers and their access to Medicare. United Way - Mike meets with United Way representatives in his Washington office on Feb. 11 as they discuss the work of the United Way in Arkansas’s Fourth Congressional District and their legislative priorities. Pictured (L-R): John Nazzaro, Little Rock; Mike Ross; and, Nathan Cook, Pine Bluff. Arkansas Letter Carriers - Mike meets with David Anderson, Pine Bluff resident and Arkansas State Chair of the National Association of Letter Carriers, on his Feb. 11 trip to Washington, D.C. Civilian Air Patrol - Mike meets with members of the Civilian Air Patrol, an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force that often helps with search and rescue and disaster relief efforts, on Feb. 26. Pictured (L-R): Reggie Chitwood of Van Buren, Ark.; Carlen B. Vician of Washington, D.C.; Mike Ross; and, Andrew B. Davis of The Colony, Tex. El Dorado Education Foundation - Mike meets with members of the El Dorado Education Foundation to discuss Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics issues and how best to support education in El Dorado. Pictured (L-R): Tom Simmons, El Dorado; Mike Ross; and, Carolyn G. Smith, El Dorado. Disabled American Veterans - Mike meets with the Arkansas delegation of the Disabled American Veterans organization on Feb. 24 in his Washington office to discuss the many needs of Arkansas's veterans. Pictured (L-R): David Spurgin, Mena; Marilyn Smith, Texarkana; Mike Ross; Shirley Parker, El Dorado; Sean Neff, Russellville; and, James Parker, El Dorado. Arkansas International Visitor Program - Mike meets with representatives from the Arkansas International Visitor Program (AIVP) Board on Feb. 13 during their trip to Washington for the National Council for International Visitors National Meeting. Pictured (L-R): Duane Vandenburg, Hot Springs; Peggy Vandenburg, Hot Springs; and, Walter Nunn, Director of the Arkansas International Center in Little Rock. TOUCH Coalition - Mike meets with representatives of the El Dorado TOUCH Coalition on Feb. 12 in Washington to discuss how to reduce alcohol-related car accidents. Pictured (L-R): Chris Becnel; Mike Ross; Jean Weinischke; and, Jill Weinischke. Military of the Purple Heart - Mike meets with Ray Pointer, Fayetteville, from the Military of the Purple Heart organization to discuss veterans’ affairs and benefits on Feb. 12. Garland County C.A.R.E.S. - Mike meets with members of Garland County C.A.R.E.S. (Coalition for Action, Recovery, Education and Support) on Feb. 12 to discuss the coalition’s mission and activities in reducing the number of alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes. Pictured (L-R): Jessica Jester; Mike Ross; and, Jessica Schalow. USA Rice Federation - Mike meets with Arkansas members of the USA Rice Federation as they traveled to our nation’s capital on Feb. 11 for their Annual Government Affairs Conference. They discussed the state’s farm and trade policy needs. Pine Bluff AFL-CIO - Mike meets with representatives of the Pine Bluff AFL-CIO on Feb. 11 to discuss the state's current economic situation. Pulp & Paperworkers' Resource Council - Mike meets with Arkansas members of the Pulp & Paperworkers' Resource Council on Feb. 4 to talk about saving jobs in the pulp, paper and wood products industry. Pictured (L-R): Clay Duke, Pine Bluff; James Merritt, Pine Bluff; Roy Eliott, Pine Bluff; Don Wesson, McGehee; and Jim Bennett, Pine Bluff. Arkansas Branch of National League of Postmasters - Mike meets with members of the Arkansas Branch of the National League of Postmasters on Feb. 3 during their time in Washington for a Legislative Forum. Pictured (L-R): Chuck Hamilton – West Memphis; Sonia Eckelhoff – Charleston; Glenda Burkham – Hope; Nikki Allen – Alma; Susan Vickers - Delight; Keith Koop - Nashville; Jeonilla Van Houten - Hardy; Dennis Wilson – Carlisle. Ark Sheriffs' Association - Mike meets with the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association to discuss important issues facing Arkansas's valuable sheriffs' departments. Pictured (L-R): Sheriff Danny Russell of Little River Country; Chuck Lange, ASA Executive Director; and, Sheriff Lance Huey of Grant County. Ark Rural Water Association - Mike meets with members of the Arkansas Rural Water Association to discuss rural water needs in the Fourth Congressional District. Pictured (L-R): Dennis Sternberg, Bobby Brown, and Steve Wear. UAPB Marching Band - Mike (center) stands on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building with the members of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s marching band - the Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South or M-4. The band marched in the inaugural parade honoring President Barack Obama. Southern Arkansas University - Mike meets with Jay Adcox, Athletic Director at Southern Arkansas Petty Officer Lisa Daniels - Mike meets with Petty Officer Lisa Daniels of Warren. Howard County Judge Kevin Smith - Mike meets with Howard County Judge Kevin Smith (right) and his son-in-law Aaron (left) to discuss important issues for Howard County residents. 010710 Dumas Listening Session - DUMAS - Mike hosts a town hall on Jan. 7 in Dumas as part of his district-wide town hall tour, visiting all 29 counties 020110 Mena Listening Session - MENA -- Mike hosts a town hall in Mena on Feb. 10 as part of his district-wide town hall tour, visiting all 29 counties in 2010 020110 Paris Middle School - PARIS -- Before his town hall on Feb. 1, Mike visits with students at the Paris Middle School National History Day competition 012510 Hampton Town Hall - HAMPTON -- Mike hosts a town hall on Jan. 25 as part of his district-wide town hall tour, visiting all 29 counties in 2010 010710 Dermott Listening Session - DERMOTT -- Mike hosts a town hall on Jan. 7 in Dermott as part of his district-wide listening session, visiting all 29 counties in 2010 010610 El Dorado Check Presentation - EL DORADO -- During his town hall in El Dorado on Jan. 6, Mike presents a $300,000 check to the Union County Water Conservation Board for the Union County Sparta aquifer 010510 Glenwood Town Hall - GLENWOOD -- Mike hosts a townhall in Glenwood on Jan. 5 as part of his district-wide town hall tour, visiting all 29 counties in 2010 031310 Pine Bluff Service Academy - PINE BLUFF -- Mike hosts an info session for U.S. Service Academies on March 13 020810 Bradley Police Dept - BRADLEY -- Mike helped secure federal dollars to purchase two new police cruisers for the Bradley Police Dept. Ouachita National Forest - Degray Lake - Hot Springs Bath House Row - Dumas Cotton Field - Texarkana Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 4 in Texarkana. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Ashdown Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 4 in Ashdown. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Nashville Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 4 in Nashville. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. DeQueen Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 4 in DeQueen. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Murfreesboro Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 5 in Glenwood. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Mount Ida Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 5 in Mount Ida. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Glenwood Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 5 in Glenwood. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Hot Springs Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 5 in Hot Springs. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Crossett Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 6 in Crossett. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Monticello Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 6 in Monticello. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Dermott Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 7 in Dermott. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Dumas Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 7 in Dumas. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Lake Village Listening Tour - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 7 in Lake Village. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. McGehee Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 7 in McGehee. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. El Dorado Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 6 in El Dorado. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Union County Check Presentation - During his Listening Stop in El Dorado on Jan. 6, Mike presents a $300,000 check to the Union County Water Conservation Board to recognize the $300,000 federal investment he helped secure for the Union County Sparta aquifer, helping to preserve the area's access to clean water. Warren Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 25 in Warren. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Rison Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 25 in Rison. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Hampton Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 25 in Hampton. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Fordyce Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 25 in Fordyce. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Camden Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 25 in Camden. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Booneville Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 1 in Booneville. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Mena Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 1 in Mena. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Paris Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 1 in Paris. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Hope Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 8 in Hope. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Waldron Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 1 in Waldron. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Lewisville Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 8 in Lewisville. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Magnolia Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 8 in Camden. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Prescott Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 8 in Prescott. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Bradley Fire Department Receives Grant for Firefighters - Mike joins representatives of the Bradley Fire Department to help demonstrate 15 new Turn-Out protection suites they were able to secure because of a $16,000 USDA Rural Development Grant. The funds were provided through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, more commonly known as the stimulus package. Bradley Police Department Receives Federal Grant for Cruisers - Mike joins representatives of the Bradley Police Department next to two new police cruisers it was able to purchase because of a $40,000 USDA Rural Development Grant. The funds were provided through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, more commonly known as the stimulus package. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Mike meets with representatives from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in his Hot Springs office on Feb. 18 to discuss the importance of diabetes research. Shields Wood Products - Mike visits with Administrator Karen Mills of the U.S. Small Business Administration on Feb. 17 at Shields Wood Products in Arkadelphia, which was just one of nearly 250 Arkansas small businesses to grow with the help of the Recovery Act, more commonly known as the stimulus package. Arkansas Sheriffs Association - Mike meets with representatives of the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association on Jan. 20. Pictured (L-R): Chuck Lange, Executive Director; Mike Ross; Dr. Cheryl Puskarich May, Deputy Director of the University of Arkansas's Criminal Justice Institute. Pulp & Paperworkers Resource Council - Mike meets with local representatives of the Pulp & Paperworkers' Resource Council (PPRC) on February 3 to talk about jobs. The PPRC is a grassroots organization made up of hourly employees who work in the forest products industry. Pictured (L-R): Jim Bennett, Pine Bluff; James Merritt, Jr., Pine Bluff; Roy Elliott, White Hall; Rep. Mike Ross; Eddie Burch, Hamburg; and, Clay Duke, Pine Bluff. Junction City High School Students - Mike meets with local Junction City High School students who were visiting Washington, D.C., on February 3 as part of the Close Up Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization that offers high school students an in-depth view of the democratic process by interactive participation. Pictured (L-R): Cassandra Pearson, Junction City; Kayela Holland, El Dorado; Clay Cottrell, El Dorado; Rep. Mike Ross; Phlipp Hess, El Dorado; Amanda Misenheimer, El Dorado; Walker Cannon, El Doardo; Chris Eckhoff, El Dorado; and, instructor Joy Mason of El Dorado. National Prayer Breakfast - Mike stands with Rev. Ivory Curry, Pastor of Carrie Street Church of God in Gurdon, outside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Rev. Curry was Mike's guest at the National Prayer Breakfast held annually on the first Thursday of February each year. National Prayer Breakfast - Mike stands with Rev. D.J. Buffington, Pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello, outside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Rev. Buffington was Mike's guest at the National Prayer Breakfast held annually on the first Thursday of February each year. Twenty for the Future - Drew County - Mike meets with representatives of Drew County's Twenty for the Future group in his Washington, D.C., office during the group's Feb. 24 visit to the nation's capital to meet with federal legislators. Ross and the group discussed Drew County's economic challenges and needs and how best to facilitate economic growth in the region El Dorado High School - Mike meets with local El Dorado High School students who were visiting Washington, D.C., on February 24 as part of the Close Up Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization that offers high school students an in-depth view of the democratic process by interactive participation. Community Health Centers - Representatives from the Community Health Centers of Arkansas present Mike with the group's 2010 Distinguished Community Health Superhero Award on February 25, 2010. The award recognizes Ross's efforts in the first session of the 111th Congress to preserve, strengthen and expand access to America's Health Centers, providers of high-quality health care for America's medically underserved. Arkansas Business and Professional Women - Mike meets with Sarah Akin and Karen Garcia, both of Hot Springs, on March 2 in his Washington, D.C., office. The two were representing the Arkansas Federation of Business & Professional Women, an organization that strives to create successful. Pictured (L-R): Sarah Akin; Rep. Mike Ross; and, Karen Garcia. Ark Rural Water Association - Mike meets with Dennis Sternberg of Lonoke and executive director of the Arkansas Rural Water Association, on March 2, 2010, in his Washington, D.C., congressional office to discuss rural water investments in the state. National Association of Development Organizations - Mike meets with local representatives of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) on March 2, 2010, in his Washington, D.C., congressional office. NADO is an organizations which provides advocacy, education, research and training for the nation's regional development organizations. Ross and the group discussed the state's economic development needs and how best to help small businesses and economic developers in the area. Pictured (L-R): Renee Dycus, Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Magnolia; Rep. Mike Ross; Dwayne Pratt, West Central Planning and Development District, Little Rock; and, Karen Barlow, West Central Planning and Development District, Glenwood. Arkansas Farm Bureau - Mike meets with representatives of the Arkansas Farm Bureau on March 3, 2010, in his Washington, D.C., congressional office, to discuss the issues important to Arkansas's hardworking farmers and farm families. Arkansas National Guard - Mike meets with representatives of the Arkansas National Guard on March 3, 2010, in his Washington, D.C., congressional office, to discuss several issues important to the brave men and women who serve in the Arkansas National Guard. LeadAR Program - Mike meets with representatives of the LeadAR program on March 3, 2010, in his Washington, D.C., office to discuss the group's work in the state. The LeadAR program is a two year life-changing event for emerging Arkansas leaders from rural and urban communities. Pictured (L-R): Celia McQuiston, Emerson; Renee Eads, Magnolia; Bill Luther, El Dorado; Rep. Mike Ross; Glendora Bright, Hot Springs; Phyllis Bell, Mena; Rich Heineman, DeQueen; and, David Taff, Waldron. Arkansas Funeral Directors Association - Mike meets with representatives of the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association on March 9, 2010, in his Washington, D.C., congressional office. National Counties Association - Mike meets with local representatives of the National Counties Association on March 10, 2010, in his Washington, D.C., congressional office, to discuss the economic needs of their respective communities. Pictured (L-R): Justice of the Peace Haze Hudson, Texarkana; Rep. Mike Ross; and, Justice of the Peace H.O. Gray, Pine Bluff. Hot Springs YMCA - Mike meets with representatives of the Hot Springs YMCA on March 11, 2010, in his Washington, D.C., congressional office to discuss childcare funding and childhood obesity. Pictured (L-R): Vance Dobyns; Ted Mullenix; Rep. Mike Ross; Pete Davin; Time English; and, Julie Grinder. Arkansas PTA - Mike meets with local representatives of the Arkansas Parent Teacher Association (PTA) on March 11, 2010, in his Washington, D.C., congressional office, to discuss education. 030210 White Hall Chamber - WHITE HALL -- Mike speaks at the White Hall Chamber of Commerce Banquet on March 2 021710 Shields Wood Products - ARKADELPHIA -- Mike tours Shields Wood Products in on Feb. 17 with the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Alzheimers Assn - Mike meets with Arkansas representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association on March 9 to to discuss Alzheimer’s disease research. White Hall Chamber of Commerce - Mike speaks to the White Hall Chamber of Commerce Banquet on March 1. Golden Triangle Economic Development Council - Mike meets with representatives of the Golden Triangle Economic Development Council (GTEDC) on Feb. 24 in his Washington, D.C., office on the group’s annual visit with legislators in the nation’s capital. The Golden Triangle Economic Development Council of South Arkansas is Arkansas’s first Arkansas Community of Excellence (ACE) economic development region. The Golden Triangle region comprises four counties–Calhoun, Columbia, Ouachita, and Union. There are five communities–Camden, El Dorado, Hampton, Magnolia, and Smackover that are ACE Certified member communities representing over 100,000 citizens in south central Arkansas. Pictured (L-R): Dr. Barbara Jones, President of South Arkansas Community College, El Dorado; Sandy Lunger; Norm McNeill, Ouachita Partnership Economic Development, Camden; Rep. Mike Ross; Deborah Lewis, GTEDC Coordinator, Magnolia; Robbye Taylor, Southern Arkansas University Youth Apprenticeship, Magnolia; Dr. David Rankin, President of South Arkansas University, Magnolia; Aaron Stewart, Magnolia Economic Development Corporation; Dr. Corbet Lankin, Chancellor of South Arkansas University Tech, Camden. Arkadelphia Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Arkadelphia on April 6 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Malvern Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Malvern on April 6 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Pine Bluff Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Pine Bluff on April 6 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Purple Heart Presentation - Mike presents the Purple Heart Medal posthumously to U.S. Army Private First Class Ivey Barnett, originally of El Dorado, on April 6 at the Pine Bluff town hall forum. PFC Barnett died in 1951 as a Prisoner of War in the Korean War. His sister, Betty Bradshaw of Pine Bluff, and other members of his family accepted the award on his behalf. Sheridan Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Sheridan on April 6 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Ashdown Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Ashdown on April 7 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. DeQueen Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in DeQueen on April 7 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Buckmasters Award - Mike Cranford of the Buckmasters American Deer Foundation (BADF) presents Mike a plaque clock in the shape of Arkansas on April 7 for his continued support of outdoor recreation and hunting in Arkansas. Nashville Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Nashville on April 7 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Texarkana Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Texarkana on April 7 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Hot Springs Rotary - Mike discusses the current economic situation with Hot Springs Rotary Club members at their April 8 meeting. Prescott Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Prescott on April 8 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Booneville Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Booneville on April 9 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Mena Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Mena on April 9 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Paris Town Hall Welcoming - Students from Paris schools, Subiaco Academy and St. Joseph schools greet Mike at the Logan County Courthouse for his town hall forum in Paris, Ark., on April 9. Paris Town Hall - Mike, joined by local students, speaks from the Logan County Courthouse and thanks the area for the warm welcome on his town hall tour. Paris Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Paris on April 9 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Waldron Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Waldron on April 9 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Camden Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Camden on April 10 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Hogskin Parade - Mike participates in the annual Hogskin Parade hosted in Hampton on April 10. Hope Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Hope on April 10 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Magnolia Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Magnolia on April 13 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Lewisville Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Lewisville on April 13 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Hot Springs Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Hot Springs on April 14 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Crossett Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Crossett on April 15 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. El Dorado Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in El Dorado on April 15 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Hamburg Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Hamburg on April 15 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Dermott Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Dermott on April 16 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Warren Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Warren on April 15 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Warren Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Warren on April 15 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Dumas Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Dumas on April 16 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Eudora Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Eudora on April 16 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. McGehee Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in McGehee on April 16 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Fordyce Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Fordyce on April 17 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Rison Town Hall - Mike hosts a town hall forum in Rison on April 17 with local residents to talk about issues relating to the federal government. The stop is part of his two-week, spring town hall tour making stops in each of the 29 counties in Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Missile Defense Technology in Camden - Mike speaks at a celebration event at the Lockheed Martin plant in Camden, commemorating the delivery of the first Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)ground segment vehicles to come off the production line in Camden. Southern Arkansas District Rotary Conference - Mike speaks on the economy and the nation's current corporate culture at the Southern Arkansas District Conference of Rotary International on April 18 in Hot Springs. Video Conference from Washington - Mike answers questions during a live video conference from our nation's capital with Waldron High School students in Waldron, Ark., on April 20, 2009, as a part of their distance learning program. Mike Speaks to Arkansas Bankers - Mike speaks to members of the Arkansas Bankers Association at their May 1 conference in Hot Springs. He talked about the current economic situation and the our local banks are playing in the recovery. Congressional Art Contest Winners - Mike congratulates the winners of the Congressional Art Contest from Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. The first place winner's work from each Congressional district from across the U.S. will hang in the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Pictured (L-R): Mike, 1st place - Ruben Gay of Lake Hamilton High School; 2nd place - Christine Jacinto of Pine Bluff High School; and 3rd place - Hawk Clift of Fountain Lake High School Corps of Engineers - Mike, joined by Congressman John Boozman, meets with officials from the Vicksburg, Miss., office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on May 8 to tour and get an update on the various Corps projects at lakes and campgrounds throughout Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Oral Health Award - Dr. John S. Findley, president of the American Dental Association, presents Mike with the organization's "Give Kids A Smile Award" on May 12 for his legislative efforts toward improving the nation's oral health. El Dorado Rotary Club - Mike speaks to the El Dorado Rotary Club on July 6 about the issues before the U.S. Congress. Health Care Town Hall - Mike, along with U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder, addressed constituents at a town hall on health care on Aug. 5 at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Pine Bluff Health Care Roundtable - On Aug. 6, Mike hosted a roundtable discussion and listening session in Pine Bluff at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. El Dorado Educators Breakfast - Mike addressed the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce's Educators Breakfast on Aug. 7 talking about the important role our educators have in our children's lives. Meeting with Doctors in Pine Bluff - Mike discusses health care reform with a doctor at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff during his roundtable discussion and listening session on health care, one of many he is hosting throughout Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. Hot Springs Boys & Girls Club - Mike meets with a group of young people on August 11 at the Hot Springs Boys & Girls Club. The facility was one of the worksites in Garland County which employed area youths during the WIA Summer Youth Program. The funding for the youth jobs came from the Department of Labor through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) allotment from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act. El Dorado Health Care Roundtable - Mike discusses health care reform with a group at Medical Center for South Arkansas in El Dorado on August 12 as part of his listening tour throughout Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. The event, one of many he is hosting, had a diverse group of doctors, nurses, small businesses owners, hospital administrators, veterans and others. Emerson Motors in Hot Springs - Mike talks disaster recovery with company officials at Emerson Motors in Mena, which was devasted by the April 9 tornado. The company has rebuilt and is back up and running. Mena Disaster Roundtable - On Aug. 12, Mike toured the city of Mena to see how the area is recovering from the devasting April 9 tornado. Here he is hosting a roundtable discussion with local leaders on the recovery and how the area can best move forward. Arkadelphia Town Hall - Mike hosted a town hall forum on health care on Aug. 14 at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia. Over 800 people turned out and Mike stayed an extra hour to answer every constituent and every question. Hope Watermelon Festival - Mike slices and serves watermelon at the 2009 Annual Watermelon Festival in Hope on August 8. Community Health Centers - Mike accepts the U.S. Legislative Champion Award from the Community Health Centers of Arkansas on August 20 at their annual conference in Little Rock. Ouachita River Valley Association - Mike talks about the importance of our waterways at the Ouachita River Valley Association Annual Meeting in El Dorado on August 26. Agricultural Council of Arkansas - Mike was the guest speaker at the semiannual meeting of the Agricultural Council of Arkansas in Pickens on August 27. He spoke about the important role agriculture plays in our economy and about health care reform. Dermott Day Care Center - Mike spoke at the Dermott Day Care Center Dedication in Dermott on Aug. 27. This almost $1 million project was built with the help of the U.S. Department of Agriculture through grants Ross's office helped secure. Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church - Mike assisted with the ribbon cutting for the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Dermott on Aug. 27. Texarkana Chamber of Commerce - Mike talks about health care reform and takes questions from members of the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce at their August 28 breakfast in Texarkana. Clinton School of Public Service - Mike answers a question from a student at the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock on Aug. 31. Mike spoke about health care reform and then engaged in a question-and-answer session with Clinton School students. Interior Secretary Visits Hot Springs National Park - Mike participates in a community forum on Hot Springs National Park with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Sept. 2 in Hot Springs. Medal of Honor Ceremony - Mike speaks at the Medal of Honor Ceremony on Sept. 5 for Marine PFC Herbert. A. Littleton in Mena, a service member who died in the Korean War. Mike also presented a flag flown above the U.S. Capitol building in Littleton's honor. Arkansas Nurses Association - Mike discusses health care reform with the Arkansas Nurses Association on Sept. 12 in Little Rock. National Park Community College Nursing Building - Mike helps cut the ribbon at National Park Community College's dedication of the Frederick M. Dierks Center for Nursing and Health Sciences in Hot Springs on Sept. 28. Mike helped celebrate the official opening of the 50,000 square-foot building and spoke on the importance of nursing and the important role this new facility will play in the community. UAPB Homecoming Parade - Mike marches in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 24. He later spoke with students, administrators and educators on the needs and importance of Arkansas's historically black colleges and universities. Texarkana Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 4 in Texarkana. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Ashdown Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 4 in Ashdown. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Nashville Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 4 in Nashville. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. DeQueen Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 4 in DeQueen. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Murfreesboro Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 5 in Glenwood. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Mount Ida Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 5 in Mount Ida. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Glenwood Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 5 in Glenwood. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Hot Springs Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 6 in Crossett. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Crossett Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 6 in Crossett. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Monticello Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 6 in Monticello. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Dermott Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 7 in Dermott. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Dumas Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 7 in Dumas. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Lake Village Listening Tour - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 7 in Lake Village. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. McGehee Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 7 in McGehee. The stop was part of Mike's January Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. El Dorado Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 6 in El Dorado. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting communities across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Union County Check Presentation - During his Listening Stop in El Dorado on Jan. 6, Mike presents a $300,000 check to the Union County Water Conservation Board to recognize the $300,000 federal investment he helped secure for the Union County Sparta aquifer, helping to preserve the area's access to clean water. Warren Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 25 in Warren. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Rison Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 25 in Rison. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Hampton Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 25 in Hampton. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Fordyce Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 25 in Fordyce. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Camden Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Jan. 25 in Camden. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Booneville Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 1 in Booneville. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Mena Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 1 in Mena. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Paris Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 1 in Paris. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Waldron Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 1 in Waldron. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Hope Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 8 in Hope. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Lewisville Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 8 in Lewisville. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Magnolia Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 8 in Camden. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Prescott Listening Session - Mike takes questions, listens to concerns and visits with constituents and community leaders at a listening session on Feb. 8 in Prescott. The stop was part of Mike's Listening Session Tour, visiting all 29 counties across Arkansas's vast Fourth Congressional District. Bradley Fire Department Receives Grant for Firefighters - Mike joins representatives of the Bradley Fire Department to help demonstrate 15 new Turn-Out protection suites they were able to secure because of a $16,000 USDA Rural Development Grant. The funds were provided through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, more commonly known as the stimulus package. Bradley Police Department Receives Federal Grant for Cruisers - Mike joins representatives of the Bradley Police Department next to two new police cruisers it was able to purchase because of a $40,000 USDA Rural Development Grant. The funds were provided through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, more commonly known as the stimulus package.