Congressman Steve Womack, who likes to imagine that he “leads from the front,” sends out a regular cheery email message to constituents, while his actual votes are included in the Sunday edition of the Arkansas-Democrat-Gazette – yet another reason to buy a newspaper.

And how did The Scowling One vote last week?

Advertisement

He voted to block an attempt to have the Ways and Means Committee use their legal authority to obtain Donald Trump’s tax returns from 2006 to 2015.

Voted yes on a bill which will reduce civil service protections and weaken collective bargaining rights at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Advertisement

We aren’t just talking janitors here, but also medical professionals.

Voted yes on a bill that would make it easier for veterans with mental health issues to buy a gun.

Advertisement

This at a time when veteran suicides are at an all-time high.

TSO benefits from the fact that newspaper readership is down, and many of his constituents don’t keep up with his voting record. let’s see if we can change that for him.

Advertisement

You know he’ll appreciate it.

******

Advertisement

Now on YouTube: Catherine Reed

My interview with singer/songwriter Catherine Reed.

Advertisement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z70ZmnVHjhM

“On the Air with Richard S. Drake” celebrates 26 years on the air in 2017.

*****

Quote of the Day

Advertisement

“Simplify, simplify.” ― William Zinsser, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

rsdrake@cox.net

Invest in the future of great journalism in Arkansas

Join the ranks of the 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts who know that the Arkansas Times is the go-to source for tough, determined, and feisty journalism that holds the powerful accountable. For 50 years, our progressive, alternative newspaper in Little Rock has been on the front lines of the fight for truth, and with your support, we can do even more. By subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times, you'll not only have access to all of our articles, but you'll also be helping us hire more writers and expand our coverage. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make a difference with your subscription or donation to the Arkansas Times today.

Previous article Governor, NRA member vetoes bills to loosen gun law (in South Dakota) Next article Update: School accountability bill would replace ‘academic distress’ with new tiered system