Mark Pryor News

A recent poll conducted by the University of Arkansas shows that Sen. Blanche Lincoln's approval rating is at its lowest level since she took office in 1999.

House Democratic Leader Steny Hoyer announced today that Saturday is D-Day for American medicine --destruction day : Majority Leader Steny Hoyer predicts the House will pass historic health care overhaul legislation Saturday to extend coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and ban insurance companies from turning people away.

When the national interest starts to trump private greed, it's time to crank up the public-relations machine.

WHAT: Lighting manufacturers, designers, energy advocates, and utilities have met and negotiated a comprehensive federal standard for outdoor lighting.

With friends like these, who needs enemies? Sen. Blanche Lincoln is starting to find that her biggest obstacle to re-election may come from her own allies.

PASS THIS ON TO ALL MILITARY RETIREES This is true. It is on pages 77,172, 218, and 434. You have to dig to see the charges. Now here it is folks and I will guarantee if you sit around on your behind and do nothing about it as they bring these options forward this coming year, you will lose one of the best health care benefits that the Medicare eligible retired military have.

Firedoglake blogger Jane Hamsher last night on MSNBC dared U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln to join a filibuster against Democratic health legislation .

The Handmade Toy Alliance this week was one of 40 organizations calling for Senator Mark Pryor of Arkansas to hold an open hearing in the Senate Commerce Committee to address the consequences of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act on small manufacturers and retailers.

That's pretty big news from the Senate today , that Harry Reid is prepared to push a healthcare bill that includes a public option, opt-out variety.

Free flu shots are being offered in mass flu clinics all around the state. One of the events takes place at Dickey Stephens Park in North Little Rock on Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Options include drive-thru clinics and limited walk-in services, depending on where the clinic is located.

As Congress moves closer to passing a comprehensive health care reform bill, the AAFP continues to make a strong case for primary care and family medicine on Capitol Hill, telling lawmakers that health care reform will not succeed without a robust primary care system.

Little Rock, AR - Speaking today alongside U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln and U.S Senator Mark Pryor, the Director of the U.S. Department of the Treasurys Community Development Financial Institutions Fund , Donna J. Gambrell, announced an award of $70 million in tax credit allocation authority that will spur private-sector investment in the ...

U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor said today he is open to a government-run health insurance option and allowing states to opt out of the program if they choose.

Politico reports that it took Reid next to nothing to gain Bayh's absolutely necessary vote to proceed to the next phase of passing Obamacare.

U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor says he's open to the idea of a government-run insurance option and likes the idea of allowing states to opt out of the program.

Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

Two U.S. agencies tasked with distributing US$7.2 billion in broadband deployment money over the next year heard complaints from one U.S. senator Tuesday that they were moving too fast.

The idea that Reid, Chuck Schumer and Patrick Leahy are the architects of your health care for the rest of your life should be enough to move you to action.

"The New 'Twilight Zone' -- Obama Declares Swine Flu Emergency" The shocking truth about why Obama announced a National Public Health Emergency in the US this weekend.

We need to start blasting all his phones, emails , twitter account, facebooks, and writing to the newspapers.