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“Our constituents did not send us to Washington to shut down the government. They sent us here to make it more accountable.”

Quote by Steve Womack

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Steve Womack is an American politician born on February 18, 1957. He currently serves as a U.S. Representative, representing Arkansas's 4th Congressional District. Womack has been committed to promoting economic development and improving the well-being of the people throughout his political career. more

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