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GEORGE DUNKLIN: Thank you, Congressman, for bringing conservation home
Hot Springs has long stood as a symbol of America's commitment to conserving our natural treasures. It was fitting, therefore, that Congressman Bruce Westerman recently brought the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee to Arkansas for a field hearing focused on the future of our public lands and outdoor heritage. Read More
Kevin Costner, Cole McCaskill among witnesses at Committee on Natural Resources field hearing | Hot Springs Sentinel Record
Well over 100 people were in attendance for Friday's U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources congressional field hearing in the lobby of the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa. Read More
Westerman remains hopeful about permitting legislation as Senate talks continue | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate has yet to consider a House of Representatives measure overhauling the permitting process for energy and infrastructure projects, but one Arkansas lawmaker remains optimistic Congress will pass such a bill. Read More
Russell wins 4th District Democratic primary, will face GOP’s Westerman in November
WASHINGTON -- Mental health advocate James Russell III won Arkansas' 4th Congressional District Democratic primary on Tuesday, putting him in a matchup this fall against Republican incumbent Bruce Westerman. Read More
Senate has three months to pass permitting reform, GOP negotiator warns
House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) told the Washington Examiner that he is confident that Congress will still be able to send permitting reform to President Donald Trump’s desk this year. Read More
Westerman’s bill faces Senate headwind; measure would speed infrastructure permits, scale back environmental law | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., wants the Senate to consider his bill addressing permitting for energy and infrastructure projects, but movement on bipartisan legislation will remain frozen for the foreseeable future. Read More
Bruce Westerman calls out Chuck Schumer for rejecting forest fire bill
Westerman pointed out that Schumer rejected his Fix Our Forests Act, which would have, among other things, improved the safety of power lines. Read More