The Truth In Arkansas Politics

The folowing candidates filed for political office yesterday...

The Truth

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U.S. Representative



District 1

-Marion Berry, 63, of Gillett, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

-Mickey "Stubby" Stumbaugh, 38, of Cabot, a Republican. He is a mayor.

District 2

-Vic Snyder, 58, of Little Rock, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

-Andy Mayberry 36, of Hensley, a Republican. He is a magazine publisher.



Supreme Court



Position 2

-Donald L. Corbin, 67, of Little Rock. He is an incumbent.

Position 5

-Paul Danielson, 60, of Booneville. He is circuit judge of the 15th Judicial District.

Position 6

- Annabelle Clinton Imber, 55, of Little Rock, She is an incumbent.

Position 7

-Robert L. "Bob" Brown, again unavailable, of Little Rock. He is an incumbent.



Court of Appeals

District 1, Position 1

- John Mauzy Pittman, 67, of Little Rock. He is an incumbent.

District 1, Position 2

- Price Marshall, 43, of Jonesboro. He is an attorney.



Lieutenant Governor

-Bill Halter, 45, of Little Rock, a Democrat. He is a businessman.

-Jim Holt, 41, of Springdale, a Republican. He is a state senator.

-Doug Matayo, 33, of Springdale, a Republican. He is a state representative.

-Tim Wooldridge, 45, of Paragould, a Democrat. He is a state senator.





Secretary of State

-Jim Lagrone, 48, of Benton, a Republican. He is pastor and small business owner.



State Treasurer

-Don House, 61, of Walnut Ridge, a Democrat. He is a funeral home operator.



State Senate



District 5

-Hank Wilkins, 52, of Pine Bluff, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 6

-Ed Wilkinson, 44, of Greenwood, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 10

-Paul Miller, 69, of Melbourne, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 11

-Gary Biggs, 54, of Paragould, a Democrat. He is a former state representative.

-Lloyd Clark, 60, of Powhatan, a Republican. He is a teacher, minister and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel.

-Robert Thompson, 31, of Paragould, a Democrat. He is a state representative.

District 13

-Denny Altes, 58, of Fort Smith, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 14

-Paul Bookout, 43, of Jonesboro, a Democrat. He is a former state representative.

District 15

-Steven Mark Bryles, 48, of Blytheville, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 16

-Jack Crumbly, 58, of Widener, a Democrat. He is a school superintendent.

-Alvin Leonard Simes, age unavailable, of West Helena, a Democrat. He is an attorney.

-Arnell Willis, 51, of West Helena, a Democrat. He is a state representative.

District 19

-Terry Smith, 57, of Hot Springs, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 29

District 21

-Barbara Horn, 69, of Foreman, a Democrat. She is an incumbent.

District 27

-Steve Faris, 44, of Malvern, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 35

-Lynn Carver, age unavailable, of Springdale, a Democrat. Her occupation was unavailable.

-Bill Pritchard, 62, of Elkins, a Republican. He is a state representative.



State Representative



District 2

-Phillip Penny, 65, of Ashdown, a Democrat. He is in management.

-Hoyt Johnson, 69, of Ashdown, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 4

-Bruce Maloch, 48, of Magnolia, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 6

-Alphonso Nation, 40, of El Dorado, a Republican. He is in the mortgage business.

District 12

-Robert S. Moore Jr., age unavailable, of Arkansas City, a Democrat. He is director of the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.

District 13

-W.H. "Bill" Brandon, 73, of Helena, a Democrat. He is a retired banker.

District 14

-Benny Petrus, 49, of Stuttgart, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 15

-Lenville Evans, 63, of Lonoke, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 16

-Earnest Brown Jr., 35, of Pine Bluff, a Democrat. He is an attorney.

District 17

-Stephanie Flowers, 52, of Pine Bluff, a Democrat. She is an incumbent.

District 18

-Toni Bradford, 63, of Pine Bluff, a Democrat. Occupation unavailable.

-Ted Harden, age unavailable, of White Hall, a Republican. He is a justice of the peace.

District 19

-David Workman, 37, of Sheridan, a Republican. He is an accountant.

District 20

-Paul Laubauh, age unknown, of Arkadelphia, a Republican. Occupation unknow

-Johnnie Roebuck, 63, of Arkadelphia, a Democrat. She is a university professor.

District 21

-Scott Sullivan, 44, of DeQueen, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 22

-Bill Abernathy, 71, of Mena, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 23

-Cleta F. Cooper, 69, of Murfreesboro, a Democrat. He is a justice of the peace.

-Damon Daniels, 50, of Amity, a Democrat. He works in trucking.

-Randy Stewart, 54, of Kirby, a Democrat. He is a teacher and farmer.

District 25

-Sharon Wisener Noble, age unavailable, of Hot Springs, a Republican. She is a small business owner and college teacher.

-Gene Shelby, 55, of Hot Springs, a Democrat. He is an emergency room physician.

District 26

-Mike Burris, 59, of Malvern, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 27

- Art Copeland, age unavailable, of Mabelvale, a Republican. Occupation unavailable.

-Dawn Creekmore, 41, of Hensley, a Democrat. She is an incumbent.

District 29

-Janet Johnson, 58, of Bryant, a Democrat. She is an incumbent.

District 30

-Bill Sample, 59, of Hot Springs, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

-Ginna Watson, 68, of Hot Springs Village, a Democrat. She is retired.

District 31

-Dan Greenberg, 40, of Little Rock, a Republican. He is a justice of the peace.

-Kurt Hetherington, 37, of Little Rock, a Republican. He is a marketing and sales manager.

District 32

-Sid Rosenbaum, 39, of Little Rock, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 33

-Fred Allen, age unavailable, a Democrat. Occupation unavailable.

-Norith Lee Ellison, age unavailable, of Little Rock, a Democrat. Occupation unavailable.

District 34

-Wilhelmina Lewellen, 68, of Little Rock, a Democrat. She is an incumbent.

-Robert C. Webb, 37, of Little Rock, an independent. He is a health care technician.

District 35

-Pam Adcock, 44, of Little Rock, a Democrat. She is an incumbent.

District 37

-Jordan Johnson, 28, of Little Rock, a Democrat. He is a consultant.

-Kathy Webb, age unavailable, of Little Rock, a Democrat. Occupation unavailable.

District 40

-Barry Hyde, 49, of North Little Rock, a Democrat. He is a building contractor.

District 41

-Ed Garner, 48, of Maumelle, a Republican. A small business owner.

-Doug Ladner, 67, of Maumelle, a Republican. He is an alderman.

District 42

-Sandra Prater, 51, of Jacksonville, a Democrat. She is an incumbent.

District 43

-Jeff Wood, 35, of Sherwood, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 45

-Betty Pickett, 64, of Conway, a Democrat. She is an incumbent.

District 46

-Robbie Wills, 37, of Conway, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 47

-Cody Hiland, 34, of Greenbrier, a Republican. He is an attorney.

-Randy Bowling, 50, of Greenbrier, a Republican. He is an electrician and plumber.

District 49

-Ricky Thomas, age unavailable, of Judsonia, a Republican. Occupation unavailable.

District 50

-David Evans, 53, of Searcy, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 53

-Basil L. Joiner, 41, of Proctor, a Democrat. He works in community relations.

-Denny Sumpter, 27, of West Memphis, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 55

-Jennie Goss, 39, of Wilson, a Democrat. She is a real estate agent.

District 56

-Jimmy L. Carter, 60, of Harrisburg, a Democrat. He is a retired sheriff.

District 57

-Jerry Brown, 59, of Wynne, a Democrat. He is a farmer.

-Carol Hess, age unknown, of Wynne, a Republican. Occupation unknown.

District 59

-Lance Reynolds, 36, of Quitman, a Democrat. He is mayor of Quitman.

-Charles "Chee Chee" Tamburo, 50, of Heber Springs, a Republican. He is self-employed.

District 61

-Nathan George, 50, of Dardanelle, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 62

-Shirley Walters, 56, of Greenwood. a Republican. She is an incumbent.

District 63

-Frank Glidewell, 61, of Fort Smith, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 64

-Jim Medley, 58, of Fort Smith, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 65

-Mike Helm, 59, of Fort smith, a Republican. He is a retired hospital administrator.

-Tracy Pennartz, 57, of Fort Smith, a Democrat. She works in healthcare.

-Paul Schlaf, age unavailable, a Republican. Occupation unavailable.

District 66

-Rick Green, 49, of Van Buren, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 67

-Steve Breedlove, 45, of Greenwood, a Democrat. He is a school administrator.

-David Purifoy, 48, of Greenwood, a Republican. He is a small business owner.

District 69

-George Overbey, 58, of Lamar, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 70

-Stan Berry, 51, of Dover, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 71

-Eddie Cooper, 40, of Melbourne, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 73

-J.R. Rogers, 53, of Walnut Ridge, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 75

-Joan Cash, age unavailable, a Democrat. She is a farm equipment dealership.

-Billie Sue Hoggard, age unavailable, a Republican. She is a school teacher.

District 76

-Ray Kidd, 62, of Jonesboro, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

-William Flynn, 53, of Jonesboro, a Democrat. He is retired.

District 79

-Carolyn Boyd, age unavailable, of Piggott, a Democrat. Her occupation was unavailable.

-Mike Patterson, 53, of Piggott, a Democrat. He is a real estate developer.

District 80

-David R. Cook, 56, of Williford, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 81

-Johnny Key, 37, of Mountain Home, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 82

-Curren Everett, 57, of Salem, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 83

-Beverly Pyle, 55, of Cedarville, a Republican. Shee is an incumbent.

District 84

-John Paul Wells, 51, of Paris, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

District 85

-James Norton, 63, of Harrison, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 86

-Monty Davenport, 57, of Yellville, a Democrat. He is an incumbent.

-Kelley Linck, 42, of Flippin, a Republican. He works in tourism.

District 87

-Mark Martin, 38, of Prairie Grove, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 88

-Marilyn Edwards, 67, of Fayetteville, a Democrat. She is an incumbent.

District 89

-Doug Kuntz, 64, of Fayetteville, a Republican. He is retired from IBM and sells commercial real estate.

District 90

-Roy Ragland, 48, of Marshall, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 91

-Bryan King, 37, of Berryville, a Republican. Occupation not available

District 92

-Lindsley Smith, 43, of Fayetteville, a Democrat. She is an incumbent.

District 93

-Drew Griffen, age unavailable, of Springdale, a Republican. His occupation was unavailable.

-Kathy McFetridge, age unavailable, of Springdale, a Republican. Her occupation is unavailable.

-Jon Woods, age unavailable, of Springdale, a Republican. His occupation is unavailable.

District 94

-Eric Harris, 33, of Lowell, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 95

-Robert L. Vinson, 59, of Lowell, a Republican. He is an insurance agent.

District 96

-Keven Anderson, 39, of Rogers, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 97

-Mike Kenney, 45, of Siloam Springs, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 98

-Donna Hutchinson, age unavailable, of Bella Vista, a Republican. She is a professional mediator.

District 99

-Horace Hardwick, 70, of Bentonville, a Republican. He is an incumbent.

District 100

-Daryl Pace, 44, of Siloam Springs, a Republican. He is an incumbent.
(Arkansas News)

Eating... This is unbelievable... If I was a Democrat in this state I would be questioning what they are doing with my money. BTW, who has political meetings at Hooters in Phoenix?

The Truth

The latest report from the Arkansas Democratic Party...
http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00024372/207603/h4

Payee:
Dickson Flake Partners Inc

P. O. Box 3546
Little Rock, Arkansas  72203

Purpose of Disbursement: Rent
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1800.00
Federal share =        270.00
Non-Federal share =       1530.00
Event Year-To-Date =      32922.71

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Dunn Jack

18321 Wyman Road
Fayetteville, Arkansas  72701

Purpose of Disbursement: Rent
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1500.00
Federal share =        225.00
Non-Federal share =       1275.00
Event Year-To-Date =      34422.71

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Spencer LaShannon

2707 Scott St
Little Rock, Arkansas  72202

Purpose of Disbursement: Mileage
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =        596.66
Federal share =         89.50
Non-Federal share =        507.16
Event Year-To-Date =      35019.37

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Holmstrom Gabriel

2012 Riverview Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Telephone
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =        201.76
Federal share =         30.26
Non-Federal share =        171.50
Event Year-To-Date =      35221.13

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Bodenhamer Sarah

399 Baker Ave
Mt. Home, Arkansas  72653

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =        188.03
Federal share =         28.20
Non-Federal share =        159.83
Event Year-To-Date =      35409.16

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Bodenhamer Sarah

399 Baker Ave
Mt. Home, Arkansas  72653

Purpose of Disbursement: Mileage
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =        172.00
Federal share =         25.80
Non-Federal share =        146.20
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Cracker Barrel

PO Box 707
Lebanon, Tennessee  37088

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =         16.03
Federal share =          2.40
Non-Federal share =         13.63
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Entergy

P. O. Box 61830
New Orleans, Louisiana  70161

Purpose of Disbursement: Utilities
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =        256.26
Federal share =         38.44
Non-Federal share =        217.82
Event Year-To-Date =      35665.42

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
City of Fayetteville

113 W. Mounatin Street
Fayetteville, Arkansas  72701

Purpose of Disbursement: Utilities
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =         41.67
Federal share =          6.25
Non-Federal share =         35.42
Event Year-To-Date =      35707.09

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Utility Billing Service

P. O. Box 8100
Little Rock, Arkansas  722038100

Purpose of Disbursement: Utilities
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =         11.15
Federal share =          1.67
Non-Federal share =          9.48
Event Year-To-Date =      35718.24

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Postal Service

600 East Capitol Ave
Little Rock, Arkansas  72202

Purpose of Disbursement: Permit
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =        160.00
Federal share =         24.00
Non-Federal share =        136.00
Event Year-To-Date =      35878.24

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Comcast

P. O. Box 105184
Atlanta, Georgia  30348

Purpose of Disbursement: Utilities
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =        128.90
Federal share =         19.34
Non-Federal share =        109.56
Event Year-To-Date =      36007.14

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
SBC

P. O. Box 930170
Dallas, Texas  753930170

Purpose of Disbursement: Telephone
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =        839.16
Federal share =        125.87
Non-Federal share =        713.29
Event Year-To-Date =      36846.30

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Union Standard Insurance

P. O. Box 200530
Dallas, Texas  753200530

Purpose of Disbursement: Insurance
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1753.00
Federal share =        262.95
Non-Federal share =       1490.05
Event Year-To-Date =      38599.30

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Delta Dental Insurance

P. O. Box 55142
Little Rock, Arkansas  72215

Purpose of Disbursement: Employees Insurance
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =        266.46
Federal share =         39.97
Non-Federal share =        226.49
Event Year-To-Date =      38865.76

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Security U Store

1320 Brookwood Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas  72202

Purpose of Disbursement: Rent
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =        220.00
Federal share =         33.00
Non-Federal share =        187.00
Event Year-To-Date =      39085.76

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
American Heritage Life

P. O. Box 650514
Dallas, Texas  752680514

Purpose of Disbursement: Employees Insurance
Date of Event = 02/01/2006

Amount Disbursed =        491.68
Federal share =         73.75
Non-Federal share =        417.93
Event Year-To-Date =      39577.44

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
National Civil Rights Museum

450 Mulberry Street
Memphis, Tennessee  38103

Purpose of Disbursement: Admission Fees
Date of Event = 02/03/2006

Amount Disbursed =        291.20
Federal share =         43.68
Non-Federal share =        247.52
Event Year-To-Date =      39868.64

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Willett Jason

P. O. Box 754
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72403

Purpose of Disbursement: Mileage
Date of Event = 02/08/2006

Amount Disbursed =        716.85
Federal share =        107.53
Non-Federal share =        609.32
Event Year-To-Date =      40585.49

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Internal Revenue Service

Ogden, Utah  84201

Purpose of Disbursement: Payroll Taxes
Date of Event = 02/14/2006

Amount Disbursed =       3637.12
Federal share =        545.57
Non-Federal share =       3091.55
Event Year-To-Date =      44222.61

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Holiday Coach Lines

3732 Elm Springs
Springdale, Arkansas  72762

Purpose of Disbursement: Transportation
Date of Event = 02/14/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1977.00
Federal share =        296.55
Non-Federal share =       1680.45
Event Year-To-Date =      46199.61

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

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Purpose of Disbursement: Donation
Date of Event = 02/15/2006

Amount Disbursed =        150.00
Federal share =         22.50
Non-Federal share =        127.50
Event Year-To-Date =      46349.61

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Bodenhamer Sarah

399 Baker Ave
Mt. Home, Arkansas  72653

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/15/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1081.83
Federal share =        162.27
Non-Federal share =        919.56
Event Year-To-Date =      47431.44

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Dabbs Tiffany

301 Kennedy Place
Stuttgart, Arkansas  72160

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/15/2006

Amount Disbursed =        915.27
Federal share =        137.29
Non-Federal share =        777.98
Event Year-To-Date =      48346.71

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Fitch Jeffery

22618 Kenneth Harmon Road
Hindsville, Arkansas  72738

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/15/2006

Amount Disbursed =        995.29
Federal share =        149.29
Non-Federal share =        846.00
Event Year-To-Date =      49342.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Haynie Bart C

8 Tomahawk Road
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/15/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1251.92
Federal share =        187.79
Non-Federal share =       1064.13
Event Year-To-Date =      50593.92

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Holmstrom Gabriel

2012 Riverview Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/15/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1780.94
Federal share =        267.14
Non-Federal share =       1513.80
Event Year-To-Date =      52374.86

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Krause Laura Ferrier

P. O. Box 34293
Little Rock, Arkansas  72203

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/15/2006

Amount Disbursed =        944.58
Federal share =        141.69
Non-Federal share =        802.89
Event Year-To-Date =      53319.44

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Maxwell Ronald

322 Cambridge Place
Little Rock, Arkansas  72227

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/15/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1447.92
Federal share =        217.19
Non-Federal share =       1230.73
Event Year-To-Date =      54767.36

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Meadows Donell

P. O. Box 56364
Little Rock, Arkansas  72215

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/15/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1241.29
Federal share =        186.19
Non-Federal share =       1055.10
Event Year-To-Date =      56008.65

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Capital Bristo

1401 West Capitol Ave
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/16/2006

Amount Disbursed =         37.72
Federal share =          5.66
Non-Federal share =         32.06
Event Year-To-Date =      56046.37

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Willett Jason

P. O. Box 754
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72403

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        265.86
Federal share =         39.88
Non-Federal share =        225.98
Event Year-To-Date =      56312.23

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Peabody

Markham Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Lodging
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        229.86
Federal share =         34.48
Non-Federal share =        195.38
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Belle Arti Ristorant

719 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas  71906

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         36.00
Federal share =          5.40
Non-Federal share =         30.60
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Willett Jason

P. O. Box 754
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72403

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        269.32
Federal share =         40.40
Non-Federal share =        228.92
Event Year-To-Date =      56581.55

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Holiday Inn

3300 Cherokee Drive
Fayetteville, Arkansas  72701

Purpose of Disbursement: Lodging
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         76.94
Federal share =         11.54
Non-Federal share =         65.40
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Doe's Eat Place

1023 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         35.00
Federal share =          5.25
Non-Federal share =         29.75
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
K & Y

716 E. 9th St
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         28.48
Federal share =          4.27
Non-Federal share =         24.21
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
National Democratic Club

Washington, DC 

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         95.50
Federal share =         14.33
Non-Federal share =         81.17
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Sargents

510 Hwy 71 N
Alma, Arkansas  72921

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         33.40
Federal share =          5.01
Non-Federal share =         28.39
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Willett Jason

P. O. Box 754
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72403

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        961.67
Federal share =        144.25
Non-Federal share =        817.42
Event Year-To-Date =      57543.22

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Flying Fish

511 President Clinton Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas  72202

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         31.63
Federal share =          4.74
Non-Federal share =         26.89
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Riverfront Steakhouse

2 Riverfront Place
Little Rock, Arkansas  72113

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         76.86
Federal share =         11.53
Non-Federal share =         65.33
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Capital Bar & Grill

Markham & Louisiana
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        111.25
Federal share =         16.69
Non-Federal share =         94.56
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
George's Liquor Store

511 Malcom Avenue
Newport, Arkansas  72112

Purpose of Disbursement: Beverages
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        103.62
Federal share =         15.54
Non-Federal share =         88.08
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
501 Club & Restaurant

2628 Phillip Drive
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72401

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         56.38
Federal share =          8.46
Non-Federal share =         47.92
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Ciao Baci

605 Beeachwood Street
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        169.98
Federal share =         25.50
Non-Federal share =        144.48
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Handy Shop

1203 W. Parker Road
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72423

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         97.80
Federal share =         14.67
Non-Federal share =         83.13
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Jordan's Kwik Stop

2720 Highway 67 North
Newport, Arkansas  72112

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         24.34
Federal share =          3.65
Non-Federal share =         20.69
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Peabody

Markham Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Lodging
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        289.81
Federal share =         43.47
Non-Federal share =        246.34
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Willett Jason

P. O. Box 754
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72403

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        213.02
Federal share =         31.95
Non-Federal share =        181.07
Event Year-To-Date =      57756.24

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Kroger

614 Beechwood
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         54.07
Federal share =          8.11
Non-Federal share =         45.96
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Flying Fish

511 President Clinton Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas  72202

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         44.15
Federal share =          6.62
Non-Federal share =         37.53
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Peabody

Markham Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Lodging
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        114.80
Federal share =         17.22
Non-Federal share =         97.58
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Huddle House

2011 Junction City Road
El Dorado, Arkansas  71730

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        394.38
Federal share =         59.16
Non-Federal share =        335.22
Event Year-To-Date =      58150.62

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Huddle House

2011 Junction City Road
El Dorado, Arkansas  71730

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         18.20
Federal share =          2.73
Non-Federal share =         15.47
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
The Mink Eye

106 South Jefferson
El Dorado, Arkansas  71730

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         20.50
Federal share =          3.08
Non-Federal share =         17.42
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Gusano's

313 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         75.00
Federal share =         11.25
Non-Federal share =         63.75
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Pizza Cafe

1517 Rebsamen Park Road
Little Rock, Arkansas  72202

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         42.95
Federal share =          6.44
Non-Federal share =         36.51
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Flying Saucer

Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        162.07
Federal share =         24.31
Non-Federal share =        137.76
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Salute' Fine Wine

10700 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas  72211

Purpose of Disbursement: Beverages
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         26.51
Federal share =          3.98
Non-Federal share =         22.53
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Doe's Eat Place

1023 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         49.15
Federal share =          7.37
Non-Federal share =         41.78
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Willett Jason

P. O. Box 754
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72403

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        120.95
Federal share =         18.14
Non-Federal share =        102.81
Event Year-To-Date =      58271.57

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Sticky fingerz Chicken Snack

107 S. Commerce
Little rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         42.04
Federal share =          6.31
Non-Federal share =         35.73
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Hooters-Pheonix

455 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, Arizona  85004

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         33.46
Federal share =          5.02
Non-Federal share =         28.44
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Handy Shop

1203 W. Parker Road
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72423

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         45.45
Federal share =          6.82
Non-Federal share =         38.63
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Willett Jason

P. O. Box 754
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72403

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        528.84
Federal share =         79.33
Non-Federal share =        449.51
Event Year-To-Date =      58800.41

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Ciao Baci

605 Beeachwood Street
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         30.00
Federal share =          4.50
Non-Federal share =         25.50
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
J. D. China

6th Street
Fayetteville, Arkansas  72730

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         21.33
Federal share =          3.20
Non-Federal share =         18.13
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Flying Burito

3200 N. College
Fayetteville, Arkansas  72703

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         44.62
Federal share =          6.69
Non-Federal share =         37.93
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
River Market Wine

121 E. Markham St
Little  Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Food Items
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         64.06
Federal share =          9.61
Non-Federal share =         54.45
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Library Bar & Grill

501 South Mill Avenue #101
Tempe, Arizona  85281

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         60.00
Federal share =          9.00
Non-Federal share =         51.00
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Kroger

614 Beechwood
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Food Items
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        308.83
Federal share =         46.32
Non-Federal share =        262.51
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Willett Jason

P. O. Box 754
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72403

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        990.66
Federal share =        148.60
Non-Federal share =        842.06
Event Year-To-Date =      59791.07

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Rocky's Corner

2600 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas  71901

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         37.00
Federal share =          5.55
Non-Federal share =         31.45
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Brewski's

408 W. Dickson St
Fayetteville, Arkansas  72701

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         50.03
Federal share =          7.50
Non-Federal share =         42.53
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Exxon Mobile

1600 Malcolm Ave
Newport, Arkansas  72112

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         48.68
Federal share =          7.30
Non-Federal share =         41.38
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
CJS Cafeteria

15565 Whipple Drive
Alexander, Arkansas  72002

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         27.00
Federal share =          4.05
Non-Federal share =         22.95
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
On the Rock Patio

339 North West Avenue
Fayetteville, Arkansas  72701

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =         47.00
Federal share =          7.05
Non-Federal share =         39.95
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Theo's

318 N. Campbell Ave
Fayetteville, Arkansas  72701

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        194.00
Federal share =         29.10
Non-Federal share =        164.90
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Salute' Fine Wine

10700 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas  72211

Purpose of Disbursement: Beverages
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        105.38
Federal share =         15.81
Non-Federal share =         89.57
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Sonny Williams Steak Room

500 President Clinton Ave
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        481.57
Federal share =         72.24
Non-Federal share =        409.33
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Willett Jason

P. O. Box 754
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72403

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        406.10
Federal share =         60.92
Non-Federal share =        345.18
Event Year-To-Date =      60197.17

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Old Ebbitt Grill

675 15th Street NW
Washington, DC  20005

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        297.10
Federal share =         44.57
Non-Federal share =        252.53
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Taxicab

Washington, DC  20005

Purpose of Disbursement: Transportation
Date of Event = 02/17/2006

Amount Disbursed =        109.00
Federal share =         16.35
Non-Federal share =         92.65
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Frances Flower Shop

1222 West Capitol
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Flowers
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         84.39
Federal share =         12.66
Non-Federal share =         71.73
Event Year-To-Date =      60281.56

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Pitney Bowes

P. O. Box 856042
Louisville, Kentucky  40285

Purpose of Disbursement: Postage
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        500.00
Federal share =         75.00
Non-Federal share =        425.00
Event Year-To-Date =      60781.56

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Little Rock Club

400 West Capitol   #2435
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Dues
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         90.30
Federal share =         13.55
Non-Federal share =         76.75
Event Year-To-Date =      60871.86

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
American Express

P. O. Box 650448
Dallas, Texas  752650448

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =       3137.41
Federal share =        470.61
Non-Federal share =       2666.80
Event Year-To-Date =      64009.27

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Peabody

Markham Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Lodging
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        319.67
Federal share =         47.95
Non-Federal share =        271.72
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Exxon Mobile

1600 Malcolm Ave
Newport, Arkansas  72112

Purpose of Disbursement: Mileage
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         45.00
Federal share =          6.75
Non-Federal share =         38.25
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Doe's Eat Place

1023 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         32.99
Federal share =          4.95
Non-Federal share =         28.04
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Cotham's in the City

1401 W. 3rd
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         34.20
Federal share =          5.13
Non-Federal share =         29.07
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
MESA Airlines

Jonesboro Airport
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72401

Purpose of Disbursement: Airfare
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        120.74
Federal share =         18.11
Non-Federal share =        102.63
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Capital Bristo

1401 West Capitol Ave
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         25.99
Federal share =          3.90
Non-Federal share =         22.09
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Holiday Inn

1819 Junction City Road
El Dorado, Arkansas  71730

Purpose of Disbursement: Lodging
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         68.55
Federal share =         10.28
Non-Federal share =         58.27
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Peabody

Markham Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Lodging
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        221.54
Federal share =         33.23
Non-Federal share =        188.31
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
American Airlines

Little Rock Airport
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Airfare
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        273.80
Federal share =         41.07
Non-Federal share =        232.73
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
SJP Pit Stop

Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         50.00
Federal share =          7.50
Non-Federal share =         42.50
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
501 Club & Restaurant

2628 Phillip Drive
Jonesboro, Arkansas  72401

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        137.74
Federal share =         20.66
Non-Federal share =        117.08
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Superstop 90

2407 N. Arkansas Ave
Russellville, Arkansas  72802

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         47.61
Federal share =          7.14
Non-Federal share =         40.47
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Alligator Rays

326 North West Avenue
Fayetteville, Arkansas  72701

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         41.00
Federal share =          6.15
Non-Federal share =         34.85
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
The Hog Hauls Brewing

West Dickson Road
Fayetteville, Arkansas  72701

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =          9.00
Federal share =          1.35
Non-Federal share =          7.65
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Shell Oil

1830 Highway 9
Morrilton, Arkansas  72210

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         50.16
Federal share =          7.52
Non-Federal share =         42.64
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Shell Oil

119 Highway 167
Bald Knob, Arkansas  72010

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         38.11
Federal share =          5.72
Non-Federal share =         32.39
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Oyster Bar

3003 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         85.97
Federal share =         12.90
Non-Federal share =         73.07
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Pizza Hut

3023 North Washington St
Forrest City, Arkansas  72335

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         31.33
Federal share =          4.70
Non-Federal share =         26.63
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Exxon Mobile

10724 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas  72211

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         34.35
Federal share =          5.15
Non-Federal share =         29.20
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Wal Mart

8801 Highway 107
Sherwood, Arkansas  72116

Purpose of Disbursement: Food Items
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         94.66
Federal share =         14.20
Non-Federal share =         80.46
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
EZ Mart

1624 Broadway
Little Rock, Arkansas  72206

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         77.88
Federal share =         11.68
Non-Federal share =         66.20
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Arkansas State Capitol

Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Souvenirs
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        743.36
Federal share =        111.50
Non-Federal share =        631.86
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Hillcrest Liquor

2814 Kavanaugh Blvd
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Beverages
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         69.43
Federal share =         10.41
Non-Federal share =         59.02
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Cannon Grill

2811 Kavanaugh
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         56.41
Federal share =          8.46
Non-Federal share =         47.95
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
U S Pizza

2814 Kavanaugh Blvd
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         86.96
Federal share =         13.04
Non-Federal share =         73.92
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Exxon Mobile

1600 Malcolm Ave
Newport, Arkansas  72112

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         45.11
Federal share =          6.77
Non-Federal share =         38.34
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Capital Bristo

1401 West Capitol Ave
Little Rock, Arkansas  72201

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         12.41
Federal share =          1.86
Non-Federal share =         10.55
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Crazy Hibachi Co

2907 Lakewood Village Drive
North Little Rock, Arkansas  72116

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        220.60
Federal share =         33.09
Non-Federal share =        187.51
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Exxon Mobile

10724 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas  72211

Purpose of Disbursement: Gas
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         48.05
Federal share =          7.21
Non-Federal share =         40.84
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Shell Oil

Fayetteville, Arkansas  72701

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         14.79
Federal share =          2.22
Non-Federal share =         12.57
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Fitch Jeffery

22618 Kenneth Harmon Road
Hindsville, Arkansas  72738

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        120.93
Federal share =         18.14
Non-Federal share =        102.79
Event Year-To-Date =      64130.20

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Harps

3401 S. 74th Street
Ft. Smith, Arkansas  72903

Purpose of Disbursement: Beverages
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         52.63
Federal share =          7.89
Non-Federal share =         44.74
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Eureka Pizza

826 H Leverett Ave
Fayetteville, Arkansas  72701

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         19.62
Federal share =          2.94
Non-Federal share =         16.68
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Fitch Jeffery

22618 Kenneth Harmon Road
Hindsville, Arkansas  72738

Purpose of Disbursement: Mileage
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         91.53
Federal share =         13.73
Non-Federal share =         77.80
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Cingular Wireless

P. O. Box 650553
Dallas, Texas  752650553

Purpose of Disbursement: Refund
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        -42.85
Federal share =         -6.43
Non-Federal share =        -36.42
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Brown Sheryle

9412 Warren Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas  7227

Purpose of Disbursement: Mileage
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        106.40
Federal share =         15.96
Non-Federal share =         90.44
Event Year-To-Date =      64236.60

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Holmstrom Gabriel

2012 Riverview Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        110.00
Federal share =         16.50
Non-Federal share =         93.50
Event Year-To-Date =      64346.60

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
SupperShuttle

Capitol Hill Suites
Washington, DC  20003

Purpose of Disbursement: Transportation
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        110.00
Federal share =         16.50
Non-Federal share =         93.50
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Holmstrom Gabriel

2012 Riverview Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: See Memo Items
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        311.81
Federal share =         46.77
Non-Federal share =        265.04
Event Year-To-Date =      64658.41

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Holmstrom Gabriel

2012 Riverview Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Mileage
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        120.40
Federal share =         18.06
Non-Federal share =        102.34
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Cingular Wireless

P. O. Box 650553
Dallas, Texas  752650553

Purpose of Disbursement: Cell Phone
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        191.41
Federal share =         28.71
Non-Federal share =        162.70
Event Year-To-Date =          0.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
American Heritage Life

P. O. Box 650514
Dallas, Texas  752680514

Purpose of Disbursement: Life Insurance
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        491.68
Federal share =         73.75
Non-Federal share =        417.93
Event Year-To-Date =      65150.09

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
PBCC

P. O. Box 856042
Louisville, Kentucky  40285

Purpose of Disbursement: Meter Rental
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        116.34
Federal share =         17.45
Non-Federal share =         98.89
Event Year-To-Date =      65266.43

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
PBCC

P. O. Box 856042
Louisville, Kentucky  40285

Purpose of Disbursement: Meter Rental
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        120.75
Federal share =         18.11
Non-Federal share =        102.64
Event Year-To-Date =      65387.18

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
PBCC

P. O. Box 856042
Louisville, Kentucky  40285

Purpose of Disbursement: Meter Rental
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        125.16
Federal share =         18.77
Non-Federal share =        106.39
Event Year-To-Date =      65512.34

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
PBCC

P. O. Box 856042
Louisville, Kentucky  40285

Purpose of Disbursement: Equipment Rental
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        737.66
Federal share =        110.65
Non-Federal share =        627.01
Event Year-To-Date =      66250.00

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Centerpoint Energy Arkla

P. O. Box 4583
Houston, Texas  772104583

Purpose of Disbursement: Utilities
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        133.24
Federal share =         19.99
Non-Federal share =        113.25
Event Year-To-Date =      66383.24

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Allied Waste Services #858

1911 West 65th Street
Little Rock, Arkansas  72209

Purpose of Disbursement: Solid Waste
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         46.15
Federal share =          6.92
Non-Federal share =         39.23
Event Year-To-Date =      66429.39

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Arkansas Western Gas Company

P. O. Box 22152
Tulsa, Oklahoma  74121

Purpose of Disbursement: Utilities
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        107.02
Federal share =         16.05
Non-Federal share =         90.97
Event Year-To-Date =      66536.41

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Cox Communications

P. O. Box 139004
Tyler, Texas  757139004

Purpose of Disbursement: Cable
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         67.84
Federal share =         10.18
Non-Federal share =         57.66
Event Year-To-Date =      66604.25

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Southwestern Electric Power

P. O. Box 24422
Canton, Ohio  44701

Purpose of Disbursement: Utilities
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         43.35
Federal share =          6.50
Non-Federal share =         36.85
Event Year-To-Date =      66647.60

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Entergy

P. O. Box 61830
New Orleans, Louisiana  70161

Purpose of Disbursement: Utilities
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        272.87
Federal share =         40.93
Non-Federal share =        231.94
Event Year-To-Date =      66920.47

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Cingular Wireless

P. O. Box 650553
Dallas, Texas  752650553

Purpose of Disbursement: Telephone
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        453.85
Federal share =         68.08
Non-Federal share =        385.77
Event Year-To-Date =      67374.32

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
SBC

P.O. Box 630047
Dallas, Texas  752630047

Purpose of Disbursement: Telephone
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        196.27
Federal share =         29.44
Non-Federal share =        166.83
Event Year-To-Date =      67570.59

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
ConferenceCall.com

P. O. Box 409573
Atlanta, Georgia  30384

Purpose of Disbursement: Telephone
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =        167.02
Federal share =         25.05
Non-Federal share =        141.97
Event Year-To-Date =      67737.61

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
ConferenceCall.com

P. O. Box 409573
Atlanta, Georgia  30384

Purpose of Disbursement: Telephone
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         40.96
Federal share =          6.14
Non-Federal share =         34.82
Event Year-To-Date =      67778.57

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Southwestern Electric Power

P. O. Box 2422
Canton, Ohio  44701

Purpose of Disbursement: Utilities
Date of Event = 02/22/2006

Amount Disbursed =         18.39
Federal share =          2.76
Non-Federal share =         15.63
Event Year-To-Date =      67796.96

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Reno's

312 Main Street
North Little Rock, Arkansas  72114

Purpose of Disbursement: Meals
Date of Event = 02/23/2006

Amount Disbursed =         84.45
Federal share =         12.67
Non-Federal share =         71.78
Event Year-To-Date =      67881.41

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Maxwell Ronald

322 Cambridge Place
Little Rock, Arkansas  72227

Purpose of Disbursement: Pens High Lighters etc
Date of Event = 02/25/2006

Amount Disbursed =         22.55
Federal share =          3.38
Non-Federal share =         19.17
Event Year-To-Date =      67903.96

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
SBC

P. O. Box 930170
Dallas, Texas  75393

Purpose of Disbursement: Telephone
Date of Event = 02/27/2006

Amount Disbursed =        196.27
Federal share =         29.44
Non-Federal share =        166.83
Event Year-To-Date =      68100.23

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Department of Finance

P. O. Box 9941
Little Rock, Arkansas  72203

Purpose of Disbursement: Payroll Taxes
Date of Event = 02/28/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1369.68
Federal share =        205.45
Non-Federal share =       1164.23
Event Year-To-Date =      69469.91

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Bodenhamer Sarah

399 Baker Ave
Mt. Home, Arkansas  72653

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/28/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1081.84
Federal share =        162.28
Non-Federal share =        919.56
Event Year-To-Date =      70551.75

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Dabbs Tiffany

301 Kennedy Place
Stuttgart, Arkansas  72160

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/28/2006

Amount Disbursed =        915.27
Federal share =        137.29
Non-Federal share =        777.98
Event Year-To-Date =      71467.02

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Haynie Bart C

8 Tomahawk Road
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/28/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1251.92
Federal share =        187.79
Non-Federal share =       1064.13
Event Year-To-Date =      72718.94

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Holmstrom Gabriel

2012 Riverview Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas  72205

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/28/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1780.94
Federal share =        267.14
Non-Federal share =       1513.80
Event Year-To-Date =      74499.88

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Krause Laura Ferrier

P. O. Box 34293
Little Rock, Arkansas  72203

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/28/2006

Amount Disbursed =        944.59
Federal share =        141.69
Non-Federal share =        802.90
Event Year-To-Date =      75444.47

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Maxwell Ronald

322 Cambridge Place
Little Rock, Arkansas  72227

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/28/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1447.91
Federal share =        217.19
Non-Federal share =       1230.72
Event Year-To-Date =      76892.38

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Meadows Donell

P. O. Box 56364
Little Rock, Arkansas  72215

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/28/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1241.29
Federal share =        186.19
Non-Federal share =       1055.10
Event Year-To-Date =      78133.67

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Holiday Inn Select

160 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee  38103

Purpose of Disbursement: Lodging
Date of Event = 02/28/2006

Amount Disbursed =       1271.39
Federal share =        190.71
Non-Federal share =       1080.68
Event Year-To-Date =      79405.06

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Payee:
Fitch Jeffery

22618 Kenneth Harmon Road
Hindsville, Arkansas  72738

Purpose of Disbursement: Salary
Date of Event = 02/28/2006

Amount Disbursed =        995.29
Federal share =        149.29
Non-Federal share =        846.00
Event Year-To-Date =      80400.35

Additional Description = Admin 2005/06

Total Disbursements This Period =       57296.61

Great press release from the Arkansas GOP this afternoon.  Check it out….

http://arkansasgop.org/News/Read.aspx?ID=775

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This is some interesting information about the guy that claimed he had nothing to do with Nick Wilson…
I wonder how involved he was….
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http://www.arkansasgop.org/News/Read.aspx?ID=768
In today's edition of the Arkansas News Bureau, Mike Beebe attempts to defend his relationship with a former colleague, Nick Wilson. He states, “Mr. Huckabee knows there was no greater opponent of Nick Wilson than me when I fought corruption in the Legislature” (Huckabee campaigns for Hutchinson, Arkansas News Bureau, Mar 15, 2006).
The Arkansas GOP feels that Mr. Beebe's statement does not and did not reflect the true sentiment of his relationship with Mr. Nick Wilson. I wonder if Mr. Beebe still feels that it is “un-American” to discipline Senate members for ethics violations? Mr. Beebe?
MIKE BEEBE & NICK WILSON...
Mike Beebe Didn't Take The Action That Was Required Of Him Against Nick Wilson. "[W]hen Sens. Jay Bradford, Bill Gwatney And Mike Beebe Take No Action And Let A Convicted Criminal Tell Them When He Will Leave Office, They Are A Sad Excuse For Senators With Any Honor Or Integrity. People Should Remember Next Election Who Are The Do-Nothing, Good Ole Boys Who Let Nick Wilson Dictate Policy To Them." (Letter - Editorial, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 12/4/1999)
"[H]ow Mundane Would Be The Question Of What To Do With A Legislative Embarrassment Like Nick Wilson Without All The Oh-So-Grand Reasons For Doing As Little As Possible. Consider That Asinine Football Metaphor About Not Running Up The Score Which Searcy's Mike Beebe Used As A Reason For Not Obeying The Law Right Now And Tossing Senator Wilson Out On His Seniority." ("Terms Unlimited Or: Switching Seats In The Ledge," Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 12/5/1999)
Mike Beebe's Inaction Reflected Badly On The Arkansas State Senate. "Mike Beebe, The State Senator From Searcy, Was Closer To The Mark When He Said That Nick Wilson's Enduring Legacy Will Be The Stain He's Left On The State Senate. ‘It Does Reflect Badly On The Institution,’ Said Senator Beebe, ‘And You Can't Stop Folks From Perceiving It That Way.’ Yet There Are Things That Senators Like Mike Beebe Could Have Done To Wipe Away This All Too Accurate Perception Of Their Institution. They Could Have Censured Nick Wilson As Soon As His Conflicts Of Interest Came To Light--Months Ago, Years Ago. They Could Have Tried To Throw Him Out Of The Senate As Soon As He Was Convicted Of Tax Fraud. But They Didn't. Nick Wilson Is Not The Only Senator Whose Actions Have Reflected Badly On The Institution. So Did The Inaction Of Senators Like Mike Beebe And Jay Bradford." ("The Spirit Of Nick Wilson It's Alive And Well At The Ledge," Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 1/2/2000)
Beebe Wanted Wilson To Leave On His Own Time. "Wilson Shouldn't Need Until The End Of December To Clean Out His Desk; That Apparently He Has A Lot Of State Property To Attend To. It Says A Resignation Effective At The End Of The Year Is An Affront To Indignant Senators And A Means By Which The Ever Resourceful Senator Is Increasing His Retirement Income, Albeit By An Uncertain And Small Amount. A Few Democratic Senators Take Umbrage At Huckabee's Statement--Not Its Tone As Much As Its Implication That Wilson Will Be Enriched By The Decision Of Democratic Senators Not To Kick Him Out As Previously Planned On Dec. 6, But To Let Him Resign Of His Own Free Will On Dec. 31. ?It's $ 1.75, At The Outside, And Probably Not That Much,' Says Sen. Mike Beebe Of Searcy In Reference To Wilson's Pension Enrichment. A Dollar And 75 Cents A Day? ?A Month.' Beebe Says. ?A Month.' " ("As The Senate Turns," Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 11/20/1999)
"As Usual, The Senate's ‘Leadership’ Is Letting Brother Wilson Take The Lead. 'Nick Wilson's Decision To Resign Is The Right Course Of Action For Everyone Concerned,' Says Pine Bluff's Jay Bradford, The Senate's President Very Pro Tempore. He Says The Sooner Nick Goes, The Better, But Jay Bradford Is In No Hurry. In Short, This President Of The Senate For-The-Time-Being Proposes To Do Nothing For The Time Being. ‘The Difference Of Two Or Three Weeks Doesn't Upset Me,' Says Mike Beebe, Chairman Of The Senate's Efficiency Committee.” ("And The Horse He Rode In On Nick Wilson Rides Again," Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 11/19/1999)
Beebe Caught On Periphery Of Legislative Scandal. "The Arkansas Democrat- Gazette (9/28, Brummett) [Reported] That During A Recent Golfing Outing, ‘Perhaps’ President Clinton ‘Advised’ Democratic State Sen. Mike Beebe On ‘How To Overcome Overwhelming Political Odds And Withstand The Innuendo Of Scandal Based On Peripheral Associations.’ The ‘Latest Legislative Outrage’ Has ‘Worrisome Implications For Arkansas Democrats Who Were Beginning To Sidle Up To Beebe As Their Challenger’ To Republican Gov. Mike Huckabee. Beebe Has ‘Formed A Gubernatorial Exploratory Committee, Raised A Lot Of Money Swiftly In $100 Increments And Won A Thoroughly Favorable Front-Page Biographical Article In The Statewide Press,’ But ‘Now Comes Lawyergate, Advancing The Personable Litigator To An Upper- Level Course In The Perils Of Electoral Politics.’ In The Scandal, Democratic Legislators ‘Cozy With’ Nick Wilson, The ‘Official State Rascal,’ Were ‘Caught Pushing Through A Measure They Then Abused To Route Absurdly Lucrative Contracts For Representing Children In Chancery Court Custody Cases To A Pair Of Legislators, A Lobbyist Who Formerly Was (Ex-Gov. Jim Guy) Tucker's Top Aide And A Former Legislative Staff Lawyer.’ Beebe Is ‘Probably Specifically Innocent,’ But That Is ‘Nearly Beside The Point.’ The Democrat- Gazette Added, ‘It May Not Be Fair That Now He'll Have To Run With Nick Wilson And Jim Guy Tucker Around His Neck. ... (But) Beebe Is Embedded In The Periphery Of Disdainful Behavior, And The Perception Is Ripe For Exploitation." (Bulletin's Frontrunner, 9/29/1997)
Will Beebe Uphold The Constitution If Elected Governor? We Think Not... "[T]he Longer It Takes Nick Wilson To Clean Out His Desk At The State Capitol, The More We Learn About His Colleagues. For Example, Mike Beebe, Chairman Of The Senate's Efficiency Committee And A Real Sport. He Sees No Need To Expel Brother Wilson Now That His Convicted Colleague Says He's Resigning At The End Of The Year. ‘To Use A Trite Sports Analogy,’ Says Senator Beebe, ‘The Score Is 40 To Nothing With A Minute Left In The Game. Some Coaches Will Want To Score Again, And Some Will Take A Knee. Each Course Says Something About The Coach.’ It's Just A Game, You See? Nick Wilson Lost, So Why Not Let Him End It When And How He Wants To End It? Curious State, Arkansas. Like Others With A Long, One-Party History In These Latitudes, It's A State Where A Game, At Least If It's Football Or Basketball, Can Attract The Keenest Scrutiny And Deepest Respect, As If It Were A Public Trust, While Government Is Treated Like A Game. Senator Beebe's Sports Metaphor May Be Trite, But It's Also Revealing. Perhaps More Revealing Than He Intended. There Is Talk From Time To Time Of Mike Beebe's Running For Governor Someday. Do You Think He'd Enforce The Rest Of The State Constitution The Same, Loose Way He Would The Part About No Convicted Felon's Serving In The Legislature? What Other Part Of His Sworn Duty Would He Treat Like A Game?" ("Two Quotes Tell The Story The Shame Of The Senate," Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 11/23/1999)
Periphery, Perception Plague Beebe. "Beebe Is Embedded In The Periphery Of Disdainful Behavior, And The Perception Is Ripe For Exploitation. Beebe's Problems Are As Simple As [. . . ]:

1. Some Democratic Legislative Insiders Cozy With Wilson, The Official State Rascal, Got Caught Pushing Through A Measure They Then Abused To Route Absurdly Lucrative Contracts For Representing Children In Chancery Court Custody Cases To A Pair Of Legislators, A Lobbyist Who Formerly Was Tucker's Top Aide And A Former Legislative Staff Lawyer. Beebe's Best Pal, Sen. Morril Harriman Of Van Buren, Sponsored One Of The Bills That Got Abused. Another Of His Pals, Sen. Steve Bell Of Batesville, Who Formerly Handled Tucker's Legislation, Prepared The Incorporation Papers For Two Of The Abusing Insiders.


2. Beebe Is Often Described As An Insider's Insider At The Legislature -- As, In Fact, The Most Accomplished And Effective Member Therein. His Command Of Legislative Detail Has Been Extolled In This Space And Elsewhere, Nearly Universally. His Choices Are To Plead Innocent In The Aforementioned Shenanigans And Appear Less The Wise, Savvy, All-Knowing Legislator, But One Oblivious To This Scheme And Perhaps Others, Or To Assert His Legislative Competence And Vitality, In Which Case He Would Need To Explain His Acquiescence To Such A Disgrace." ("Periphery, Perception Plague Beebe," Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 9/28/1997)

Beebe Says It Is Un-American To Discipline Senate Members For Ethics Violations.‘Mike Beebe, The State Senator From Searcy Who Has Just Decided Not Run To Run For Governor, Was Asked If The Legislature Had A Responsibility To Discipline Its Own Members For Ethical Violations. Oh, No, Not Now, He Said, That Would Be ‘Un-American.'” ("What's Un-American About Ethics," Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 12/9/1997)
Senators Invite Cynicism When They Refuse To Discipline Their Own. "Searcy's Mike Beebe, A Respected Leader Of The State Senate, Has Complained In Recent Weeks That The Biggest Problem Facing Society Today Is The People's ‘Cynicism And Apathy And Negativism.’ But The Senator From Searcy Encourages Cynicism Even As He Deplores It. For Every Time Legislators Refuse To Discipline Their Own, They Invite Cynicism. You Know What Would Bolster Popular Trust In Government? If Leaders Like Senator Beebe Would Say, Unmistakably, That Senator Mike Todd, D-Paragould, Has Violated The Public's Trust And Should Resign.’ ("The Untouchables; The Ledge Protects Its Own," Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 12/28/1997)

Washington Post media reporter Howard Kurtz profiles NBC White House correspondent David Gregory, who Kurtz says is being regarded as "the Sam Donaldson of the Bush years" for his confrontational style.

As usual, Kurtz takes the side of the reporter, which he does regularly in order to keep his sources happy. Unlike public officials, journalists don't have to talk to anyone if they don't want to (see Tim Graham's Rather post), and Kurtz would suffer a drought of information if he displeased those who feed him material.

If David Gregory seems like a bit of a showman in the White House pressroom, it's worth noting that, as the son of a Broadway producer, he grew up meeting the likes of Richard Burton, Rex Harrison and Henry Fonda.

But NBC's White House correspondent, while mindful of the cameras, insists he's not putting on a show, whether he's telling off spokesman Scott McClellan or challenging President Bush with questions that are often replayed on the nightly news or cable shows.

"I have no problem with being tough," says Gregory, 35, dubbed "Stretch" by the president for his 6-foot-5 stature. "I think it's totally appropriate to press hard for answers, particularly with a group of people who don't like to give information." For the administration, he says, "it's easy to divert attention against a familiar whipping boy, the White House press corps, and define this as a freakish sideshow. . . . I provide fodder for critics who say, 'Aha, they're out of control.' "
After six years on the beat, Gregory is emerging as the Sam Donaldson of the Bush years, the outspoken, aggressive, smart-aleck correspondent serving as a symbol for conservatives who detest the press and liberals who want reporters to crusade against the White House.

Kurtz says people "were taking personal shots at Gregory" after he and press secretary Scott McClellan got into an argument about Dick Cheney's hunting incident.

At the off-camera morning briefing known as "the gaggle," McClellan tried to deflect a question by saying: "David, hold on. . . . The cameras aren't on right now." Gregory responded: "Don't be a jerk to me personally when I'm asking you a serious question." McClellan said he didn't have to yell, and Gregory said he would indeed yell "if you want to use that podium to try to take shots at me personally, which I don't appreciate."

Within hours, lots of people were taking personal shots at Gregory. Jon Friedman, the media columnist for Marketwatch.com, wrote that Gregory had become "the poster child for inappropriate, self-serving behavior."

Gregory tries to explain the giggling he did on Don Imus's radio show when he called into the talk show from India.

Gregory says he hadn't had a drop to drink but "cracked myself up" after Imus's disinterested reaction when he started speaking Hindu. "People will take their shots," he says of the critics.

Juan Williams criticized Gregory on the O'Reilly Factor.

"This guy is trying to advance his career by being a clown," Fox News commentator Juan Williams said on the "O'Reilly Factor," adding: "He's laughing and pretending. We don't know if he was drunk, but it sure came across that way."

*UPDATE* Halter Will Announce At 1:00 That He Is Switching To The Lt. Governor's Race....

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Is Halter dropping out or is he switching to another race, Lt. Governor possibly? What are your thoughts? We at The Truth figure it is the latter…

We will soon find out…



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*MEDIA ADVISORY* CONTACT: BUD JACKSON
MARCH 9, 2006 501-376-2727
501-912-1126
HALTER NEWS CONFERENCE TODAY
AT 1PM

Who: Democratic candidate for Governor Bill Halter

What: News Conference

When: Today

Time: 1pm

Location: Halter Campaign Headquarters – 301 South Victory St., Little Rock

From today’s Washington Times: “State Democratic officials said they intend to remind voters of Mr. Hutchinson's role in urging the Senate to remove Mr. Clinton from office for lying under oath.
‘I know I'm going to remind him of it everywhere I go,’ Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman Jason Willett told the Associated Press. ‘This is a thing I think most people in Arkansas still resent.”  
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Clinton lied under oath and should have been prosecuted.  Willett where is your since of morals?  According to your statement do you think that it is okay to lie under oath and not be prosecuted?  Unbelievable…  Why would the people of Arkansas resent this?  What we resent is individuals speaking for the “majority” of Arkansans.  We are proud of Asa Hutchinson’s role in the Clinton impeachment process.  

I wonder if he was ‘drunk’ when, according to Mary Matalin, Gregory went on a ‘jihad’

FLASHBACK: Meet The Press – Sunday 2/26/06

MR. GREGORY: If you thought he did everything right, why is it that you ultimately—if the vice president said, “I did everything right,” by disclosing it the way he did, why did you do a big national interview this week?

MS. MATALIN: Because you went on a jihad, David. For four days you went on a Jihad.

MR. GREGORY: And that’s an unfortunate use of that word, by the way. This is not
what that was.

MS. MATALIN: Oh, OK. All right. How—were you saving up for that line?

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DRUDGE: GREGORY'S GIGGLES: NBCNEWS WHITE HOUSE REPORTER CALLS SHOW WHILE 'DRUNK'Thu Mar 02 2006 08:52:09 ETNBC White House correspondent David Gregory, who apologized last week for calling White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan a "jerk," called into MSNBC's IMUS Thursday morning -- apparently drunk![CLICK FOR AUDIO SNIP] Gregory is traveling with the president in India.IMUS: Let's go to the White House correspondent David Gregory. DAVID GREGORY: I'm OK. IMUS: You can calls us later if you want. GREGORY: [Laughter] [Laughter] [Laughter] [Laughter]IMUS: Are you drunk? GREGORY: [Laughter] [Laughter]IMUS: Are you all right David? GREGORY: India is a wonderful language and i've been learning, where's my little sheet here. I've been learning some new phrases to come home. But any way, that being one of them and i just think it's nice. IMUS: It is. GREGORY: Thank you. IMUS: Having a lot of fun there. What's wrong with you? GREGORY: I just think it's funny. [Laughter] [Laughter] [Laughter]CHARLES: He's drunk. IMUS: He is drunk! CHARLES: Oh god. IMUS: Why don't you compose yourself and get back to us. You want to? GREGORY: [Laughter] [Laughter] [Laughter]IMUS: What are you in some harrem? IMUS: What? David? GREGORY: No, i'm fine. IMUS: We need a camera. Oh my lord. IMUS: Somebody's got -- GREGORY: i was -- remember that movie "Arthur" with Dudley Moore where he just thinks funny things and that's what was going on. If i could find this sheet, actually i just found it. Anyway. IMUS: You have any news? [Laughter] IMUS: we got to go, we'll get back to you. GREGORY: I'm sorry. IMUS: That's all right. IMUS: Well, call us back will you? GREGORY: Anyway. There are serious things going on here which i know you're very interested in. IMUS: We don't have any time for them now. Quickly. GREGORY: Big deal between India and the United States. The upshot is we're going to provide nuclear know-how and fuel to india which they need for their economy to grow. But since they never signed the nonproliferation treaty it's a real turn around and critics worry that it sends the wrong message to other parts of the world. IMUS: Ok. GREGORY: I would add, i would add that this is how you say thank you. IMUS: What is it again? [Speaking foreign language] IMUS: Well that's great. But we have to go. It's always nice to hear from you. GREGORY: I'll call you after dinner. IMUS: NBC Chief White House Correspondant from New Delhi, India. Clearly drunk.