Cotton, Pompeo Call on Moniz to Clarify His Knowledge of Secret Side Deals
Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kansas) today sent a letter to Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, calling on Moniz to clarify his level of knowledge on the contents of the two secret side agreements made between the IAEA and Iran to the Iranian nuclear deal, which the two Republican lawmakers learned of […]
Cotton Presents Arguments Against the Iran Deal to President Obama
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton today released the following statement to present the best arguments against the Iran deal to President Obama: “President Obama’s statement is deeply concerning. In my discussions with the IAEA, partner nations’ diplomats, and officials of the Obama Administration, none have ever denied that the Iran deal involves tradeoffs, judgment […]
Cotton Statement on Paul Greenberg's Decision to Step Down from His Position with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Washington, D.C.-Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Paul Greenberg decision to step down from his position as Editorial Page Editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: “Arkansas is lucky to call Paul Greenberg its own. For decades his ability to marry engaging prose and comprehensive, well-sourced analysis has gone unmatched. And in a […]
Cotton, Pompeo Call on Secretary Kerry to Brief Congress on Side Deals to Iran Nuclear Deal
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kansas) today sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, accepting the offer that Kerry made to Pompeo to brief Congress on the complete contents of the two secret side agreements to the Iran nuclear deal, which the two Republican lawmakers learned of while meeting with the International […]
Cotton Statement on the Social Security Administration Trustees' Report on the OASDI Trust Funds
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton released the following statement on the Social Security Administration Trustees’ report on the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds: “The dire financial situation of the Federal Disability Insurance trust fund threatens the sustainability of this critical program. In Arkansas, we have the third highest usage of Social […]
Arkansas Delegation Announces nearly $7 Million for Arkansas Higher Education
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman announced over $2 million in funding for Arkansas Higher Education under the U.S. Department of Education Student Support Services Program. “Supporting diversity throughout higher education is important for our state. These grants will expand […]
Cotton Statement on the Obama Administration's Changes to the Oath of Allegiance for New Citizens
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Obama Administration’s changes to the Oath of Allegiance for new citizens: “The Obama Administration’s announced changes to the Oath of Allegiance undermines what it means to be a citizen of the United States. Growing up in Dardanelle I learned from an early age that […]
Boozman and Cotton Call for Investigation of Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton requested an investigation into Planned Parenthood following the release of videos showing senior executives discussing in horrific detail the organization’s role in harvesting organs of unborn babies. “As a strong believer in the sanctity of life, I am committed to defending those who cannot defend themselves. The […]
Cotton, Pompeo, Boehner and McConnell Request President Obama Disclose Secret Side Agreements to Iran Nuclear Deal
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congressman Mike Pompeo (KS-04) today joined House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in sending a letter to President Obama requesting two side agreements between the IAEA and Iran be provided to Congress. The letter reads, in part: The purpose of the Iran Nuclear Agreement […]
Cotton Statement on the 5th Anniversary of Dodd-Frank
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the 5th anniversary of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, also known as Dodd-Frank: “Five years ago President Obama signed Dodd-Frank into law, but today community banks across Arkansas and America have little to celebrate. President Obama promised Dodd-Frank would ‘lift our […]