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Recognizing National Rice Month

Oct 07 2015

in 2014, rice production in the Natural State accounted for more than 50 percent of total rice produced in the country. Farmers in more than half of Arkansas’s counties grow rice. As the number one producer of this crop, Arkansas has a unique role in the industry and Senator Boozman recognized the 25th anniversary of National Rice Month on the Senate floor.

Boozman Shares Concerns of Arkansas Gulf War Veterans With VA Officials

Sep 29 2015

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee today shared the concerns he’s heard from Arkansas veterans who served in the Gulf War who say toxic exposure during their tour made them sick. Boozman questioned the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about what is being done to help these veterans during the committee hearing examining the impacts of exposure to toxic chemicals and VA’s response.

The 39th Infantry Brigade from the Arkansas Army National Guard deployed to the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991. There are many Arkansas veterans who allege to have serious health issues resulting from these toxic sources. Boozman questioned witnesses from the VA about the status of the ongoing research to determine what medical conditions may be caused by toxic exposure during the Gulf War. VA insisted that the research was ongoing and that Secretary McDonald continues to examine the evidence.

It is Boozman’s hope that decisions will be made in short order.

Boozman Honors Russellville Native Staff Sgt. David Wyatt

Jul 23 2015

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) delivered this speech in honor of the service and sacrifice of Russellville, Arkansas native, SSgt David Wyatt, a U.S. Marine killed by a gunman at a military facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Boozman Highlights NCTR with EPA Nominees

Jun 12 2015

In a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing considering the nominations of individuals for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) positions, Senator Boozman asked Thomas Burke who is nominated to be Assistant Administrator of the Office of Research and Development of the EPA about collaboration with the National Center for Toxicological Research. This facility is located in Jefferson, Arkansas near Pine Bluff.

Boozman also asked Burke if he would commit to work with members of Congress for commonsense reforms to strengthen the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). In February, Boozman and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act to improve confidence in the fairness and transparency of EPA regulations and rulemaking.

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