High Court to Review EPA Mercury Limits
The Supreme Court is stepping into a new case about Obama administration environmental rules, agreeing to review a ruling that upholds emission standards for mercury and other hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants. read more >
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Tom Cotton: Order Would Hurt Bipartisanship Chances
Republican U.S. Sen.-elect Tom Cotton said Monday that the president's anticipated move to protect millions of immigrants living in the country illegally from deportation would be a setback for chances at bipartisan cooperation in Washington. read more >
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#ARPX: What to Watch on Election Day (Robert Coon & Blake Rutherford On Politics)
It's the penultimate Arkansas Business #ARPX column of 2014! Before next week’s post-election wrap-up, we’ve once again asked Robert Coon and Blake Rutherford to weigh in on what we’ve seen — and will seen — in these final days of the midterm campaign. read more >
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A Grande Distraction (Robert Coon On Politics)
Last week, while stepping of Marine One, President Obama made an error in judgment that has set off a firestorm of criticism. But while critics have pounced, Obama's supporters have dismissed it as a non-event. Just how big a deal is the "latte salute" anyway? read more >
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Acting Like The Majority Party (Robert Coon On Politics)
Now that the August recess is over and members of Congress are back at work, GOP leaders in the House of Representatives are finding themselves in a familiar situation - infighting within the caucus. As the minority party in Washington, some level of internal conflict is expected, but will the GOP be able to coalesce if they win majority of the Senate this November? read more >
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Now It Really Begins (Blake Rutherford On Politics)
The dismal summer of 2014 doesn't bode well for Democrats. But whether it's enough to push Republicans and others over the line in November is yet to be seen. read more >
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Armed and Dangerous in Ferguson (Blake Rutherford On Politics)
The tragic events in Ferguson, Missouri have raised important questions about the role of a militarized local police in our communities. The resources on display in that small Missouri town exist in many communities across the country, and shedding light on them is both necessary and justified. read more >
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Summer of Genocide (Blake Rutherford on Politics)
As conflict escalates in Iraq, President Obama is faced with the difficult and unpopular decision to intervene. What does it mean for the future of Iraq and the fate of the Middle East? read more >
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Two Races and Our Political Future (Blake Rutherford On Politics)
Political races for Senate and Governor in Arkansas have the potential to redefine the political landscape in Arkansas for many years to come, and the outcomes will have far-reaching implications for the state's economic, social and political future. read more >
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Burn, Baby, Burn (Blake Rutherford On Politics)
On Tuesday President Obama unveiled new carbon emission standards for power plants, giving Arkansas the unprecedented ability to determine its own plan for meeting those standards. The political and economic challenges in Arkansas are significant, and the outcomes will greatly influence our collective future. read more >
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Arkansas GOP, Dems Learn From Past Elections (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
Republicans and Democrats won't agree on much in this year's election in Arkansas. But they both are on the same page when it comes to avoiding the mistakes that have plagued them in past campaigns. read more >
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Respecting The Presidency And What It Represents (Robert Coon On Politics)
The world of politics is inspiring, engaging and sometimes all consuming. While being politically aware and active is fundamentally a good thing, there are times when we need to come together as Americans and put our political obsessions aside. read more >
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‘We Are Connected’ (Editorial)
State politicians of both parties welcomed President Obama, realizing that sometimes — and this was surely one of those times — a unified front in the face of devastation trumps partisanship. read more >
Vilonia Residents Pleased With Obama’s Visit
President Barack Obama has never fared well on Election Day in the central Arkansas community of Vilonia, however residents expressed gratitude Wednesday when Obama toured the damage and spoke to those affected by last week's deadly tornado. read more >
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The Bearable Likeness of Bush and Obama (Blake Rutherford On Politics)
The U.S. faces a large federal budget deficit and a sizable public debt. With Republicans quick to lay blame on President Obama, the real history of our circumstance involves two presidencies operating in extraordinary times. read more >
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Hutchinson vs. Ross, er, Obama (Blake Rutherford On Politics)
The 2014 governor's race will likely feature Republican Asa Hutchinson versus Democrat Mike Ross, and the GOP hopes low poll approval numbers for Barack Obama in Arkansas will be a factor. read more >
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Mark Pryor Signs on to Bill to Grandfather Health Insurance Plans
Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor says he will support legislation that would grandfather thousands of Americans' health care plans. read more >
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Windstream’s Jeff Gardner Meets With Obama, Urges Tax Reform
Windstream CEO Jeff Gardner was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday as part of a group of CEOs meeting with the president and members of Congress about the nation's economy. read more >
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The Only Constant (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
Human needs, after all, remain relatively constant, but the mode, manner and media of satisfying those needs are at the mercy of many factors — climate, culture, fashion, technology. But change isn’t only linear. Sometimes we correct course. read more >
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Mark Darr Announces Run for Arkansas’ 4th District Seat
Lt. Gov. Mark Darr says he'll run for a south Arkansas congressional seat and takes a swipe at his likely rival for the Republican nomination. read more >
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