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Crawford, Bishop Statement on EPA Decision Not to Waive Corn Ethanol Mandate
Nov 19, 2012 -
As co-chairs of the Congressional Chicken Caucus, Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-GA) expressed their concern with the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent decision to not waive its’ mandate on the use of corn for ethanol production, ignoring the needs of famil...
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Crawford announces Panelists for Jonesboro Nutrition Summit
Oct 15, 2012 -
Congressman Rick Crawford will bring school administrators and parents together in Jonesboro for a summit to discuss new nutrition standards for school lunches. The summit will be on Wednesday, October 17th at the Nettleton Performing Arts Center. Tracey Rogers, Vice President and General Manger of...
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Crawford: Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th
Oct 11, 2012 -
Today, Congressman Rick Crawford reminded senior citizens in his district that Medicare Open Enrollment will run from October 15 through December 7, 2012. “Open Enrollment is an important time for seniors to make sure they have the Medicare plan that best suits their needs. Navigating any federal p...
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Crawford to host Nutrition Summit in Jonesboro
Oct 9, 2012 -
Congressman Rick Crawford will bring school administrators and parents together in Jonesboro for a summit to discuss new nutrition standards for school lunches. The summit will be on Wednesday, October 17th at the Nettleton Performing Arts Center. “We have all seen local and national news reports ab...
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Crawford seeks Service Academy Applications
Oct 2, 2012 -
Today, Congressman Rick Crawford announced he is seeking applications for nomination to U.S. Service Academies. As a Member of Congress, Crawford is able to make nominations for the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “Attending a S...
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Crawford comments on expiration of Farm Bill
Oct 1, 2012 -
JONESBORO- Today, Congressman Rick Crawford issued the following statement about the expiration of the current Farm Bill: “Since my election to Congress I have talked about the importance of passing a Farm Bill that would give farm families in Arkansas and across the country the security they need t...
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Crawford responds to Consumer Reports
Sep 20, 2012 -
Today, Congressman Rick Crawford, co-chair of the Congressional Rice Caucus, released the following statement about the Consumer Reports article on arsenic levels in rice: “Rice farmers in my district and across the country take great pride in producing a safe, affordable and nutritious product for ...
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Crawford signs Farm Bill Discharge Petition
Sep 13, 2012 -
Today, Congressman Rick Crawford joined a bipartisan group of House members in signing a discharge petition to force a House vote on the Farm Bill. If 218 House members sign the discharge petition, House leaders would be forced to allow a vote on the Farm Bill that passed the House Agriculture Commi...
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Crawford, Pryor, Boozman Announce grant for Blytheville Airport
Sep 12, 2012 -
U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford today announced the Arkansas International Airport in Blytheville will receive over $700,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for improvements to their facilities. “The Blytheville Airport in my district provid...
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