Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over
January 29, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The National Prayer Breakfast, one of the most visible and long-standing events that brings religion and politics together in Washington, is splitting from the private religious group that had overseen it for decades, due to concerns the gathering had become too divisive.
Former Arkansas Gov. David Pryor has hip surgery after fall
November 18, 2021 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator, underwent surgery after breaking his hip and shoulder during a fall, his family said Thursday.
Pryor underwent a partial hip replacement Wednesday, two days after tripping and falling while traveling in New Mexico, his family said in a statement.
Impeachment complicates the early days of Biden’s presidency
January 15, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden already faces the daunting task of steering a
Former Sens. David and Mark Pryor back Biden for president
February 4, 2020 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator, and his son, former Sen...
2nd Republican pickup: Arkansas Democrat loses
November 5, 2014 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have lost a Senate seat in Arkansas as Republicans inch closer to their goal of a Senate majority.
Republican Tom Cotton foiled Sen. Mark Pryor's bid for a third term by tying the incumbent to President Barack Obama, who is unpopular in the state.