I noticed that the Department of Veterans Affairs was rather high on the list of agencies with not addressed or partially addressed actions.

So are we able to go ahead, you know, and follow-up on that right now? Are we starting already?

But you have got that flexibility?

I rise to express my support and to highlight the importance of reauthorizing the Children's Health Insurance Program, CHIP. CHIP expired in September, causing great concern and worry for families and providers who depend on this program…

How does the VA project its expected collections for each year, and how does that match up with what we are actually collecting?

Thank you. According to the VA OIG report on the consolidated patient account centers, in 2015, the VA billed third-party payers approximately $7.2 billion for medical treatment.

I rise to highlight the positive impacts our historic tax reform law will have on the agricultural community. Agriculture is Arkansas' largest industry by far, adding $16 billion to our economy every year and accounting for approximately…

Thank you, Mr. President. I have to add, coming from Arkansas, that I wish to congratulate the Southeast Conference for being the championship teams. It is going to be a great game.

as co-chair of the Air Force Caucus, I rise to pay tribute to Lt. Gen. Michael C. Short, who served this country faithfully for over 51 years, 35 years as an Air Force fighter pilot and another 16 years as an Air Force and joint senior…

I rise today to recognize the commissioning of the USS Little Rock, a Freedom-class littoral combat ship. I was proud to celebrate this historic occasion with all who gathered for the commissioning in Buffalo, NY, this past weekend. It is…

Opioid overprescription abuse is truly a severe problem in Arkansas, as we discussed, and is so much so throughout the country.

I think those things are really very, very important, the camaraderie, the sense of achievement, you know, doing something different.

I know that Senator Roberts and the entire Committee agree with you wholeheartedly regarding request and transparency.

I urge the Trump Administration to nominate experienced and qualified people for these roles as soon as possible.

We have talked about the challenging times farmers, ranchers, and their families are facing in rural America.

It is crucial to have decision-makers tending to the important mission areas at the Department of Agriculture.

I rise today to commemorate the courageous service and selfless sacrifice of our Nation's veterans. Honoring our veterans is one of the greatest privileges I have as a Senator, which is why I often attend celebrations in Arkansas to…

today I wish to recognize a member of my staff who has been in public service on Capitol Hill for 30 years. Susan Olson is my deputy chief of staff and general counsel. She has served Members of Congress, the Senate, and congressional…

in support of National Forest Products Week and in my role as a cochair of the Senate Paper and Packaging Caucus, I would like to recognize the almost 20,000 hard-working men and women employed by the forest products industry in the great…

It is interesting. This gentleman that I referenced was right outside of Fayetteville, which you know very, very well.

I cannot think of anything that is more important to discuss. Certainly, we all agree that this is a crisis.

I rise to mark an important occasion in my home State of Arkansas and our country. In September of 1957, nine young African-American teens who were determined to receive the same education that had only been available to their White peers…

September 18, 2017, was the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. Since its inception, it has repeatedly proven that it is indeed the finest air force in the world. Among the greatest strengths of the U.S. Air Force is its enlisted…

I rise to speak in honor of the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force. In the seven decades since its inception on September 18, 1947, the U.S. Air Force has bravely fought to protect freedom, liberty, and peace on every…

In Arkansas, one in four children struggles with hunger, yet not all eligible children are receiving access to their nutrition programs that they need.