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Once it was deplorable, now it’s weird. That is the current labeling for political conservatives. I’m not sure what is meant or the motive behind the label but I just want to put out there for an alternative, some other options for weirdness.

* On July 22, 1893, Katharine Lee Bates wrote the lyrics to “America the Beautiful” after admiring the view from the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado. The song’s music was composed by Samuel A. Ward, a church organist and choirmaster in Newark, N.J. The two never met in person.

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Words have meaning. However, what we say may not be what we mean.

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This week, we came together to celebrate the land we call home. Unfortunately, a dark cloud of failed economic policies gloomed overhead for many friends and families as they gathered to enjoy the holiday. According to the American Farm Bureau, this Fourth of July was the most expensive in history.

As the Postmaster of Hampton, I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to serving our wonderful community. With Independence Day approaching, a time when we celebrate our nation’s independence and the freedoms we cherish, it is also a fitting moment to reflect on the values that bind us together.

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We never expect bad things to happen, especially to us and never in our town. However, tragedy does happen and it happens, sometimes close to home.

As Representative for 33 Arkansas counties, I am committed to ensuring my team is readily available to provide Arkansans with quality constituent services whenever necessary. Whether you live in the River Valley or the southwest corner of the Delta, rest assured that we have staff throughout Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District, always within reach and just a phone call away.