Senator Mark Pryor

Democrat  •  Arkansas  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2003
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05/31/12
Never Say Di: Dianne Feinstein’s Team Rallies to First Win

...line, and right field was cut in half by a small fence and pedestrian path. The Naturals, who hail from the office of Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), adjusted to the strange circumstances quickly. Savvy base-running and defensive confusion on the cramped fiel

Source: Roll Call
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05/30/12
$5.8 M coming for Conway Municipal Airport

The funding is more than expected and arrived early, Mayor Tab Townsell said. U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor made the funding announcement during a small ceremony at City Hall. “This is good news for Conway, and it has been a total team effort,” Pryor said.

Source: Log Cabin Democrat
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05/30/12
Nine Farm Service Agency offices to close

...Under his proposal, the closings would be delayed until USDA evaluates workloads for each office it plans to close. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., issued a statement saying he was disappointed by USDA's announcement and would continue to "seek out alternative

Source: KATV
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05/30/12
Faulker's FSA office doesn't make list

...asset and one-stop shop for Arkansas farmers and ranchers,” Rep. Tim Griffin said. “This is disappointing news.” Sen. Mark Pryor said USDA “must be part of government-wide efforts to reduce spending, but it should do so in a smart, consistent an

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05/28/12
WITH SADNESS, THE ARKANSAS DELEGATION LETS GO, AND BARACK OBAMA BECOMES THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE

Her persuasion worked here. "She had this dream, and it's been hard for her," said Arkansas U.S. Senator Mark Pryor, now an Obama supporter in a soft, thoughtful voice. "We hated to see it die. We know she would have made a great president." At a 7 AM ...

Source: American Reporter
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05/27/12
Chemical-testing bill hits home

...and would be “overly burdensome.” After the demonstration, the Arkansans had meetings with Arkansas’ two senators, Mark Pryor, a Democrat, and John Boozman, a Republican. After the meetings, Boozman and Pryor stopped short of endorsing the bill. T

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05/25/12
WITH SADNESS, THE ARKANSAS DELEGATION LETS GO, AND BARACK OBAMA BECOMES THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE

Her persuasion worked here. "She had this dream, and it's been hard for her," said Arkansas U.S. Senator Mark Pryor, now an Obama supporter in a soft, thoughtful voice. "We hated to see it die. We know she would have made a great president." At a 7 AM ...

Source: American Reporter
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05/25/12
Senator: Violate USERRA, lose your contract

The Service Member Employment Protection Act introduced Thursday by Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., would both suspend current contracts and prevent companies from getting new contracts if they violate the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment ...

Source: Army Times
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05/25/12
COCHRAN STATEMENT ON 60-DAY EXTENSION & DEBATE AGREEMENT ON NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

Cochran and Senator Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) have raised concerns about Section 107 of the committee-approved NFIP reauthorization legislation. As written, Section 107 would designate as "areas of special flood hazard," land currently protected by properly ...

Source: Insurance News Net
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05/25/12
Senate approves 60-day extension of federal flood insurance program

Cochran and Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) have raised concerns about Section 107 of the committee-approved NFIP reauthorization legislation. As written, Section 107 would designate as “areas of special flood hazard” land currently protected by ...

Source: Mississippi Business Journal
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05/25/12
Congress votes down Sen. Durbin's anti-supplement amendment, as well as Sen. Paul's freedom of health speech amendment

...the 20 U.S. Senators that voted against tabling this heinous attack on the supplement industry were: Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Cal.) Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Cal.) Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.) Sen. Al Frank

Source: NewsTarget
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05/25/12
Senator: Violate USERRA, lose your contract

...service members from receiving government contracts. The Service Member Employment Protection Act introduced Thursday by Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., would both suspend current contracts and prevent companies from getting new contracts if they violate the U

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05/24/12
Homeland Security Corruption Probes to Be Reviewed

The office of Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., who has called for Senate hearings on border corruption, said he would consider holding additional hearings on the McAllen matter this summer. Marty Metelko, a spokeswoman for the inspector general's office ...

Source: Huffington Post
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05/24/12
Senate wants FDA to study nanotechnology safety

The research center near Pine Bluff is already equipped to conduct such scientific research, according to Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., who sponsored the provision. “Its expertise, combined with its strong partnerships with researchers in ...

Source: Arkansas News Bureau
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05/24/12
Johanns introduces vet jobs bill

WASHINGTON — Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., introduced legislation Thursday with Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., aimed at encouraging states to take into account military veterans’ service-connected skills and training when granting state ...

Source: Omaha World-Herald
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05/24/12
An early take on 2014: Guess Arkansas’ next Senator and Governor

Mike Beebe (D) is the current governor.  He’s popular in the state, but is term-limited. Mark Pryor is the current senator. He won last time out with 80% of the vote. The GOP didn’t even field a candidate..his only opposition was from the ...

Source: RedState
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05/24/12
Pryor Seeks Employment Assistance For Vets

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Sen. Mark Pryor introduced two bills on Thursday targeted at helping ease the unemployment rate for young veterans. Pryor teamed with Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., to introduce the Helping Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Return To Employment

Source: KHBS
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05/24/12
Senate wants FDA to study nanotechnology safety

...safety of nanomaterials used in drugs, medical devices, cosmetics and other regulated products. The research center near Pine Bluff is already equipped to conduct such scientific research, according to Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., who sponsored the provisio

Source: KATV
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05/23/12
WITH SADNESS, THE ARKANSAS DELEGATION LETS GO, AND BARACK OBAMA BECOMES THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE

Her persuasion worked here. "She had this dream, and it's been hard for her," said Arkansas U.S. Senator Mark Pryor, now an Obama supporter in a soft, thoughtful voice. "We hated to see it die. We know she would have made a great president." At a 7 AM ...

Source: American Reporter
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05/23/12
Senate to take up flood insurance in June

U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., said he plans to use the time to resolve concerns he has with a five-year reauthorization bill backed by the Senate Banking Committee. “This extension provides some breathing room while I work to modify the parts ...

Source: Arkansas News Bureau
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05/23/12
CNN Contributor Foolishly Argues Kentucky, Arkansas Have 'Never' Been Democratic 'Hotbeds'

Meanwhile, Arkansas Democratic Senator Mark Pryor is still serving his second term in the U.S. Senate. Both states have a Democratic history as well. Since 1950, 11 different Democrats served in Arkansas as governor or acting governor ...

Source: Media Research Center
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05/21/12
Deadline set for river debris on Little Maumelle

It's no longer a question of jurisdiction, as the Corps of Engineers is working to ensure results. U.S. Senator Mark Pryor said it's been a bi-partisan effort between his office, Congressman Griffin and Senator John Boozman. And that taxpayers will benefit

Source: Today's THV
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05/21/12
Stabenow seeks farm deal with South

...the farm bill’s new subsidy structure as payback after years of Southern dominance. Fellow Democrats from the South, like Sens. Mark Pryor of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, have a major stake in some compromise. But to a remarkable degree, t

Source: The Politico
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05/20/12
Debbie Stabenow seeks farm bill deal with South

Mark Pryor of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, have a major stake in some compromise. But to a remarkable degree, the fighting is among Republicans and driven by animosities going back almost two decades to when Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.)

Source: Politico.com
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05/20/12
The indictment against Amy Klobuchar, working families edition

Instead, Sen. Klobuchar's vote put smiles on the militant environmentalists' faces. The bill had broad bipartisan support, evidenced by the fact that Democrats Mark Begich, Mark Pryor, Mary Landrieu, Claire McCaskill, Max Baucus, Jon Tester ...

Source: Examiner
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05/18/12
WITH SADNESS, THE ARKANSAS DELEGATION LETS GO, AND BARACK OBAMA BECOMES THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE

Her persuasion worked here. "She had this dream, and it's been hard for her," said Arkansas U.S. Senator Mark Pryor, now an Obama supporter in a soft, thoughtful voice. "We hated to see it die. We know she would have made a great president." At a 7 AM ...

Source: American Reporter
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05/18/12
Pryor's mobile office visits P'gould

Senator Mark Pryor's mobile office unit stopped in Paragould Thursday to hear concerns from Greene County citizens. Three field representatives to Pryor's office were available from 11 a.m. to noon at city hall. Mayor Mike Gaskill said the ...

Source: Paragould Daily Press
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05/18/12
Pryor urges firefighters to attend grant workshop

U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor encourages Arkansas fire departments to attend in-state workshops to gain an edge when applying for federal grants for equipment and personnel needs. A regional workshop will be at 1 p.m. June 4 in Magnolia at the fire ...

Source: Texarkana Gazette
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05/17/12
WITH SADNESS, THE ARKANSAS DELEGATION LETS GO, AND BARACK OBAMA BECOMES THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE

Her persuasion worked here. "She had this dream, and it's been hard for her," said Arkansas U.S. Senator Mark Pryor, now an Obama supporter in a soft, thoughtful voice. "We hated to see it die. We know she would have made a great president." At a 7 AM ...

Source: American Reporter
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05/17/12
HOW KATRINA AND ITS AFTERMATH SWEPT AWAY THE G.O.P.

Her persuasion worked here. "She had this dream, and it's been hard for her," said Arkansas U.S. Senator Mark Pryor, now an Obama supporter in a soft, thoughtful voice. "We hated to see it die. We know she would have made a great president." At a 7 AM ...

Source: American Reporter
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