WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column on Aug. 12, 2024: Long-term care and senior living in our country are taking on a dramatic shift as more Americans enter advanced age. This will place a larger strain on nursing homes and the existing network that serves this population, which is why it is critical to help rather than hamper the industry's preparations for this incoming surge. Like me, most Arkansans know loved ones in their circle of fami  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Alma High School student Landen Coursey traded in the scenery of Crawford County for the opportunity to navigate our nation's capital and the corridors of Congress as a Senate Page this summer. Coursey served as one of 52 Senate Pages who prepared the U.S. Senate chamber for the day's business by distributing documents to senators' desks, assisting in the cloakrooms, supporting chamber staff, and - when th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) joined his fellow House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) members on a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to New Zealand and Australia. The trip, led by HAC-D Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-41), provided an overview of operations in the Pacific region.The members engaged with senior leaders from Australia and New Zealand on national security issues a  more