CD2 debate: Hill, Jones oppose nationwide abortion ban

by Steve Brawner (BRAWNERSTEVE@MAC.COM)

Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, and his Democratic opponent, retired Army Col. Marcus Jones, both expressed opposition to a nationwide abortion ban in their 2nd Congressional debate Monday (Oct. 7) on Arkansas PBS.

Hill said the U.S. Supreme Court has sent the issue back to the states.

“I would never vote for a nationwide ban for abortion,” he said. “I don’t know that there’s any support on either side of the aisle in significant ways for that proposal.”

Hill said his views on abortion have always provided for exceptions in cases of rape, incest and when the woman’s life is in danger. He said he has voted against allowing late-term abortions nationally.

CD2 debate: Hill, Jones oppose nationwide abortion ban

Second District debate. Photo courtesy of Arkansas PBS.

Retired Army colonel faces Republican incumbent in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District race

KUAR | By Josie Lenora

The race to represent Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District is the contest between the current congressman and the former Army officer, the incumbent and the hopeful.

Democrat Col. Marcus Jones and incumbent Republican Congressman French Hill are vying for a seat representing Arkansas in the U.S. House of Representatives. The two will face off in a debate held by Arkansas PBS Monday.

On one hand, Rep. French Hill has been serving Arkansas from Washington, D.C. since 2015.

Retired Army colonel faces Republican incumbent in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District race

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Republican Congressman French Hill (left) is competing against Democratic candidate Marcus Jones (right).

Representatives Hill and Gottheimer introduce bill to protect credit score of American hostages or wrongful detainees

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the Fair Credit for American Hostages Act to safeguard the credit score of American hostages or wrongful detainees. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) recently introduced similar legislation in the Senate.

Rep. Hill said, “Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad already have so much to worry about when they arrive home after this unimaginable situation. I thank my colleague Rep. Gottheimer for joining me in leading our legislation that makes it easier for these Americans to get their lives back on track and some sense of normalcy.”

Rep. Gottheimer said, “After being held for days, weeks, and months by terrorists and our adversaries, facing unimaginable horrors, and making it home, the last thing Americans should have to worry about is a hit to their credit score. That's why I'm proud to lead the Fair Credit for American Hostages Act with my colleague Congressman French Hill.”

Sen. Tillis said, "It’s crazy to think an American held hostage in a foreign nation could return to a ruined credit score and financial turmoil because of their inability to make timely payments. This commonsense legislation ensures that Americans wrongfully detained abroad can move forward without worrying about how a poor credit score impacts their financial future.”

Sen. Coons said, “Americans who have been wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad shouldn’t have to worry about their credit score when they come home, and the Fair Credit for American Hostages Act will ensure they don’t have to. I applaud Representatives Hill and Gottheimer for introducing this critical, bipartisan legislation in the House, and I’ll continue to support American hostages and their families when they come home.”

Further Background:

H.R. 9830 - Fair Credit for American Hostages Act: This legislation stipulates that if a former detainee or hostage provides authenticated documentation of their detention, then the credit bureaus must strike adverse information from the time of their detention. 

U.S. Rep. Hill Introducing PPP Change For Calculating Pandemic Revenue Losses

By ROBY BROCK / TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS

U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, announced plans on Thursday to introduce a change to the Paycheck Protection Program that he touted would help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hill, R-Little Rock, said he was introducing the PPP Revenue Adjustment Calculation to Increase Capital Accessibility Long-Term, or the PRACTICAL Act, next week in Congress. In Arkansas, more than 14,000 businesses have received $4.6 billion through PPP funding over the course of the pandemic. Hill said it has helped save more than 375,000 Arkansas jobs.

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/us-rep-hill-introducing-ppp-change-calculating-pandemic-revenue-losses

U.S. Rep. French Hill announced plans Thursday to introduce the PPP Revenue Adjustment Calculation to Increase Capital Accessibility Long-Term, or the PRACTICAL Act, next week in Congress.

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Joyce Elliott Concedes, Calls For Every Vote In District To Be Counted

The Democratic candidate for Arkansas’ 2nd Congressional District has officially conceded the race, but also called for the counting of each absentee ballot in the district.

Arkansas State Sen. Joyce Elliott lost to incumbent congressman French Hill by around 10%, which amounted to around 30,000 votes. The race had been the closest congressional race in the state, and Democrats’ best change at flipping a seat. Polling showed less that one percentage point separating Elliott and Hill up to Election Day.

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/joyce-elliott-concedes-race-ar-02-calls-every-vote-district-be-counted

Joyce Elliott Concedes In Race For AR-02, Calls For Every Vote In District To Be Counted

The Democratic candidate for Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District has officially conceded the race, but also called for the counting of each absentee ballot in the district. Arkansas State Sen. Joyce Elliott lost to incumbent congressman French Hill by around 10%, which amounted to around 30,000 votes.

Poll: Razor Close For Arkansas 2nd District Between French Hill, Joyce Elliott

A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey of 698 2nd Congressional District likely voters shows a virtual dead heat between incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. French Hill and his Democratic challenger, State Sen. Joyce Elliott.

2nd District voters are also favoring Joe Biden over President Donald Trump in the Presidential race.

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/poll-razor-close-arkansas-2nd-district-between-french-hill-joyce-elliott

Poll: Razor Close For Arkansas 2nd District Between French Hill, Joyce Elliott

A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey of 698 2nd Congressional District likely voters shows a virtual dead heat between incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. French Hill and his Democratic challenger, State Sen. Joyce Elliott. 2nd District voters are also favoring Joe Biden over President Donald Trump in the Presidential race.

Incumbent Rep. Hill Strikes Opponent Elliot In New TV Ad Saying "She'll Tax Anything"

U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, launched a new ad in his Second Congressional District re-election campaign that raps Sen. Joyce Elliott, D-Little Rock, for her votes on taxes, particularly a cell phone fee that partially funds 911 calls.

The ad, “She’ll Tax Anything,” features a suburban mom complaining that 25% of her cell phone bill includes taxes. She says Sen. Elliott voted “multiple times” to nearly triple our cell phone taxes in Arkansas.” The ad claims that Arkansas has the 6th highest tax bill in the country for cell phones, while the mom in the ad says “with the coronavirus, staying connected is even more important.”

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/incumbent-rep-hill-strikes-opponent-elliot-new-tv-ad-saying-shell-tax-anything

Incumbent Rep. Hill Strikes Opponent Elliot In New TV Ad Saying "She'll Tax Anything"

U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, launched a new ad in his Second Congressional District re-election campaign that raps Sen. Joyce Elliott, D-Little Rock, for her votes on taxes, particularly a cell phone fee that partially funds 911 calls. The ad, "She'll Tax Anything," features a suburban mom complaining that 25% of her cell phone bill includes taxes.

U.S. Rep. French Hill Unveils First TV Ad Of General Election

U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, debuted his first TV ad of his 2020 re-election bid on Tuesday.

The ad, “Together,” is an on-camera appeal from Hill discussing COVID-19 and his efforts to bring funding to Arkansas families and businesses for relief.

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/us-rep-french-hill-unveils-first-tv-ad-general-election

U.S. Rep. French Hill Unveils First TV Ad Of General Election

U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, debuted his first TV ad of his 2020 re-election bid on Tuesday. The ad, "Together," is an on-camera appeal from Hill discussing COVID-19 and his efforts to bring funding to Arkansas families and businesses for relief.

Arkansas Congressional Candidate Joyce Elliott Launches First TV Ad In Race

Arkansas state Sen. Joyce Elliott (D-Little Rock), the Democratic nominee for the state's Second Congressional District, released her first TV ad of the campaign cycle in her bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-Little Rock).

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/arkansas-congressional-candidate-joyce-elliott-launches-first-tv-ad-race

Arkansas Congressional Candidate Joyce Elliott Launches First TV Ad In Race

Arkansas state Sen. Joyce Elliott (D-Little Rock), the Democratic nominee for the state's Second Congressional District, released her first TV ad of the campaign cycle in her bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-Little Rock). Her campaign said the ad, "Hands," is part of a six-figure buy and will also be backed up with digital advertising.