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Boozman Urges President Obama to Fire Safe Schools Czar
Oct 8, 2009
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U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) announced his support for the removal of Kevin Jennings, the “safe schools” czar.
“Kevin Jennings’ behavior, lack of appropriate qualifications and ethical standards is something we cannot overlook. Jennings is tasked with the commitment to the safety of our ...
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Lincoln, Pryor and Boozman Announce U of A Transportation Funding
Sep 29, 2009
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U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor along with U.S. Representative John Boozman (AR-03) announced today that the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville is the recipient of a $570,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant will be used to make improvements to campus buse...
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Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture to Participate in Hunger-Relief and Nutrition Roundtable Hosted by Congressman Boozman
Sep 24, 2009
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U.S. Representative John Boozman (AR-03), co-chairman of the Hunger Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, has announced that Dr. Janey Thornton, the Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, will be a special guest and participant at the Hunger-Relief a...
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Boozman Votes Against Government Takeover of Student Loan Program
Sep 17, 2009
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U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) today issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 3221, The Student Aid and Financial Responsibility Act:
“Big government is not the answer to solving lending problems. The Federal Family Education Loan (FEEL) is a well respected loan program ...
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Boozman Congratulates Van Buren Teacher on 45 Years of Service
Jul 14, 2009
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Congressman Boozman congratulated Susan Lewis on 45 years of educational service on the House floor. Lewis retired after the 2008-2009 school year from 30 years of teaching at Van Buren's Coleman Junior High. The following is the speech Boozman gave recoginizing Ms. Lewis' committment to students:
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Boozman joins Arkansas Senators in Announcing Funds for NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Jul 8, 2009
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U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor along with U.S. Representative John Boozman (AR-03) today announced that NorthWest Arkansas Community College received a $397,809 grant from the U.S. Department of Education through Title 3 funding that works to strengthen educational institutions.
“T...
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Boozman Recognizes the work of Fayetteville Superintendent Dr. Bobby New
Jun 15, 2009
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Congressman Boozman recognized the career of Fayetteville Superintendent Dr. Bobby New in a speech on the House floor.
I rise today to recognize Dr. Bobby New. Dr. New earned his Doctorate in Education Administration from the University of Arkansas in 1981 and immediately began serving in public...
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Boozman Bills Benefit Students and Teachers
May 4, 2009
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U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) today introduced legislation to improve portions of the “No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001” in advance of its reauthorization.
The legislation focuses on changes to the NCLB assessment programs with respect to children covered by the Individuals with Di...
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Congratulating Arkansas Tech University on its Centennial Anniversary
May 4, 2009
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Congressman Boozman recognized the Arkansas Tech University's 100 years of excellence in the U.S. House of Representatives. The following statement is included in the Congressional Record, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress:
Madam Speaker, I rise toda...
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Arkansas Legislators Announce Funding for Northwest Arkansas Head Start Program
Apr 9, 2009
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U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor along with Representative John Boozman (AR-03) today announced that Rogers-based Northwest Arkansas Head Start will receive $1,141,627 from the Department of Health and Human Services under the Full Year Center-Based Grant Program. Northwest Arkansas Head...
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