Blanche Lincoln Celebrates 10 Years in Congress, Looks to Tough Election in 2010
Arkansas Times |
June 18, 2009
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The Arkansas Times, founded in 1974, publishes the most widely read politics and news blog in the state and a monthly magazine. Located in the economic, political and cultural center of Arkansas — Greater Little Rock — where almost half...
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Blue Dog Bites Districtnew
During a mega-sized conference call with more than 6,000 of his constituents last month, Fourth Congressional District Rep. Mike Ross had to assure one nervous woman, "I'll never vote for any bill to kill old people."
Arkansas Times |
Paul Barton |
09-04-2009 |
Science
Arkansas Still Awaits the Biodiesel Boomnew
While production of biodiesel has exploded nationally -- largely because of federal subsidies -- the industry is off to a slow start in Arkansas: the Natural State remains a top 10 producer of soybeans, but it ranks only 20th in biodiesel production capacity.
Arkansas Times |
Paul Barton |
01-29-2009 |
Environment
In D.C., Sen. Mark Pryor Aims Towards the Center -- Only the Left Seems to Mindnew
For someone so politically impregnable he faces no major party opposition for re-election, it's surprisingly easy to find negative comments on the internet about Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor. They come largely from liberal Democrats, many critical of his votes in his first six-year term on national security, judicial appointments and a smattering of other matters.
Arkansas Times |
Paul Barton |
08-07-2008 |
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Arkansas's New Day; a Historic Republican Victorynew
It's not too early to say definitively that it was a historic day in Arkansas, a triumphant Republican tidal wave that holds every promise of being here for a long time to come.
Arkansas Times |
Max Brantley |
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Elections
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2010 Primaries: A Tale of Two Races in Arkansasnew
The Senate primary contest between Blanche Lincoln and Bill Halter in Arkansas has garnered plenty of national interest. But national attention may or may not translate to local interest.
Arkansas Times |
Gerard Matthews |
05-18-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Bill Halter, Blanche Lincoln
May a Thousand New ACORNs Take Rootnew
ACORN took formal steps last week toward dissolution, but its work will continue under similar organizations with new names.
Arkansas Times |
Max Brantley |
04-01-2010 |
Commentary
Are Liberals Smarter? Ask Some Recent Studiesnew
A widely debated study published in the current issue of the scientific journal Social Psychology Quarterly tries to explain why most of us attach ourselves to broad political concepts like liberalism and conservatism and embrace different social and religious values.
Arkansas Times |
Ernest Dumas |
03-04-2010 |
Commentary
A Different Kind of Reality TV is Keeping Health Care Reform Alivenew
I'm optimistic -- uncharacteristically -- that something good might come of the great debate on health care legislation. If it does, it will because the people -- and their real stories -- will rule.
Arkansas Times |
Max Brantley |
10-22-2009 |
Commentary
