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    May 11, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Purple Hearts for domestic terror victims? Lawmakers say it's time

    WASHINGTON — The Purple Heart dates back to 1782 when Gen. George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit to recognize meritorious action. The medal, which features a likeness of Washington, fell into disuse after the Revolutionary War but was brought back in 1932 and is awarded to members of the military killed or wounded in combat.
    WASHINGTON — The Purple Heart dates back to 1782 when Gen. George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit to recognize meritorious action. The medal, which features a likeness of Washington, fell into disuse after the Revolutionary War but...

    Tags: Politics, Murder, Armed Forces, U.S. Department of Defense, Armed Conflicts

    2. Apr 16, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Republicans reject 'Buffett rule' in the Senate

    Republican-led opposition blocked the <a class=&quot;runtimeTopic" href="#" data-topic-id="PEBSL000005">'Buffett</a> rule' from advancing in the Senate, turning back an election year effort by President Obama to slap a new tax rate on those earning beyond $1 million a year.
    Republican-led opposition blocked the 'Buffett rule' from advancing in the Senate, turning back an election year effort by President Obama to slap a new tax rate on those earning beyond $1 million a year. Nearly all Republicans voted against the measure,...

    Tags: Republican Party, Politics, Parties and Movements, U.S. Senate, Warren Buffett

    3. Apr 16, 2012 |Story| KCPQ-LTV

  3. Senate GOP blocks Buffett Rule bill

    A proposal to implement the Buffett Rule was blocked in the Senate on Monday, but proponents of the millionaire tax vowed to keep the issue alive in the months ahead.
    CNN Money
    A proposal to implement the Buffett Rule was blocked in the Senate on Monday, but proponents of the millionaire tax vowed to keep the issue alive in the months ahead. Republicans, as expected, garnered enough support to reject Democrats' attempt to bring...

    Tags: Republican Party, Politics, Sheldon Whitehouse, Parties and Movements, U.S. Senate

    4. Dec 20, 2011 |Story| KFSM

  4. With 188th's Future Uncertain, Senators Plan for the Worst

    Leaders from Arkansas and Oklahoma met Tuesday morning to talk about a plan to save the 188th Fighter Wing. The base is under consideration to be cut after the first of the year.
    5NEWS Reporter
    Leaders from Arkansas and Oklahoma met Tuesday morning to talk about a plan to save the 188th Fighter Wing. The base is under consideration to be cut after the first of the year. “We don’t know exactly what the Pentagon is going to...

    Tags: The Pentagon, Budgets and Budgeting, John Boozman

    5. Dec 1, 2011 |Story| KFSM

  5. Senator Pushes for Legislation to Help Greenwood Guardsman's Family

    The widow of a National Guardsman from Greenwood got good news Thursday. The Senate approved an amendment that would give the family of Captain Samson Luke death benefits they were originally denied.
    5NEWS Reporter
    The widow of a National Guardsman from Greenwood got good news Thursday. The Senate approved an amendment that would give the family of Captain Samson Luke death benefits they were originally denied. “We buried him on what would have been his 35th...
    6. Jan 25, 2012 |Story| KFSM

  6. President Obama's Education Plans Could Challenge Local Colleges

    Education reform was a big part of President Obama&rsquo;s State of the Union Address. He introduced bold new ideas including cuts to federal funding for colleges if tuition continues to rise.
    5NEWS Reporter
    Education reform was a big part of President Obama’s State of the Union Address. He introduced bold new ideas including cuts to federal funding for colleges if tuition continues to rise. Northwest Arkansas Community College is one of those...

    Tags: Education, University of Michigan, Teaching and Learning, Students, Barack Obama

    7. Feb 7, 2012 |Story| KFSM

  7. Pryor Seeks to Expand the e-Duck Stamp Program

    U.S. Senator Mark Pryor is pushing his bill to turn the e-Duck Stamp Program, a pilot program that allows hunters to buy stamps online, into a permanent program where all states can participate.&nbsp;
    U.S. Senator Mark Pryor is pushing his bill to turn the e-Duck Stamp Program, a pilot program that allows hunters to buy stamps online, into a permanent program where all states can participate.  Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi is joining senator...

    Tags: Hunting

    8. Feb 3, 2012 |Story| KFSM

  8. Air Force to Cut Twenty A-10 Thunderbolts from 188th

    U.S. Air Force officials announced Friday plans to retire twenty A-10 Thunderbolt jet aircraft from the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith.
    U.S. Air Force officials announced Friday plans to retire twenty A-10 Thunderbolt jet aircraft from the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith. The Arkansas National Guard says the 188th will transition from the A-10 Thunderbolt II to a remotely piloted...

    Tags: U.S. Air Force, Leon Panetta, The Pentagon, Afghanistan, Defense

    9. Jan 17, 2012 |Story| KFSM

  9. Alma Student to Represent Arkansas in Washington, D.C.

    An Alma High School student is one out of 140 students across the nation chosen to meet President Obama and sit in with congress this spring.
    5NEWS Reporter
    An Alma High School student is one out of 140 students across the nation chosen to meet President Obama and sit in with congress this spring. Out of the entire state of Arkansas, only two students were picked to attend the United States Senate Youth...

    Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Students, CNN (tv network), University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

    10. Oct 28, 2011 |Story| KFSM

  10. Economist Predicts More Fallout From Whirlpool, OK Industries Changes

    Mexico-based company Industrias Bachoco will buy OK Industries in Fort Smith. Thursday, Whirlpool announced their plant in Fort Smith will shut down for good. Big business changes mean an uncertain future for workers.
    5NEWS Reporter
    Mexico-based company Industrias Bachoco will buy OK Industries in Fort Smith. Thursday, Whirlpool announced their plant in Fort Smith will shut down for good. Big business changes mean an uncertain future for workers. A spokesman with OK Industries...

    Tags: Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Companies and Corporations, Career and Workplace, Globalization, Employees

    11. Jun 9, 2011 |Story| LAT Media Group

  11. Anthony Weiner, wife reportedly expecting first child

    Rep. <a id=&quot;PEPLT006990" class="taxInlineTagLink" title="Anthony D Weiner" href="http://www.latimes.com/topic/politics/anthony-d-weiner-PEPLT006990.topic">Anthony Weiner</a> and his wife are expecting their first child, an unexpected twist in the saga involving the New York congressman.
    Rep. Anthony Weiner and his wife are expecting their first child, an unexpected twist in the saga involving the New York congressman. The news, first reported by the New York Times Wednesday afternoon, follows reports that Weiner's wife, Huma Abedin,...

    Tags: Joe Donnelly, Hillary Clinton, Allyson Y Schwartz, Anthony D. Weiner

    12. Sep 8, 2011 |Story| KFSM

  12. Arkansas Senators Speak About Presidential Speech

    There was much anticipation and speculation surrounding President Barack Obama's jobs speech Thursday night.
    5NEWS Reporter
    There was much anticipation and speculation surrounding President Barack Obama's jobs speech Thursday night. Arkansas Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman along with Congressman Steve Womack were in the House chamber for a joint session of Congress....

    Tags: Skype, Harry Reid, Business, Small Businesses, Barack Obama

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