When you look at the breakdown of the post offices and postal facilities that are closing, Arkansas happens to be fourth in the number of facilities that would close.

I really think we all deserve to know what the criteria is for how the Postal Service makes these determinations.

I have heard of that complaint. Again, I have not verified that, but that would certainly be a concern of mine.

Sometimes people forget AK and AR; they get them mixed up.

I would encourage you all to consider that as you look at the most recent request by the Postal Service because we need more transparency and someone needs to hold the Postal Service accountable.

My view is that focusing on STEM will absolutely translate into better jobs, better opportunities for many, many, many Americans around the country.

I think particularly in disadvantaged communities, in rural and remote areas, we should be thinking about where there is a scarcity of great STEM teachers.

What steps is the Department of Education taking to ensure that poor and rural school districts are able to apply for competitive grants and compete on a level playing field?

I think that is great. So, you are seeing what you would hope to see out there, which is communities coming together and really getting great things done.

Well, that's great because we're going to need that type of evaluation as we go through our continuing tough budget years to come.

Alcohol-related deaths are still a third of all fatalities.