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@JimHendren1

Owner Hendren Plastics Inc; AR State Senator and only Independent in legislature , USAF Col and F-15 fighter pilot - retired; Founder

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Joined August 2011
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Feb 18

    Having spent 4 years as GOP leader, 4 years as the leader and last 2 years as President, it was not an easy decision to leave the but today I announce I’m leaving to become an Independent. Statement below

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  2. 2 hours ago

    Making schools safe for those 12 and under .. if that’s not worthy of a “heavy lift” not sure what is.

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  3. 7 hours ago

    I hope he calls a special session to give schools/communities a chance. These are the tough decisions governors have to make. Might be good for those running to be next governor of Arkansas make clear what they would do.

    Gov. Hutchinson is set to announce Thursday if he'll call a special session in an attempt to change Act 1002
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  4. 19 hours ago

    So many reactions to this video. Anger - at those who say it was a peaceful protest and not an insurrection. Anger - at my former Party, the ,who now try to ignore and whitewash what happened. Most of all .. sadness.

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  5. 22 hours ago

    Thank you - this will save lives of women who fought to protect our freedom. 🇺🇸

    The bill, introduced by Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., would extend access to mammograms for all female veterans who served in areas with burn pits or other toxic exposures, regardless of their age, symptoms or family history.
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  6. Jul 28

    Meanwhile, amateurs who have never achieved 1 % of what she has criticize. Good for you, . Still the

    Expert says Simone Biles showed toughness in prioritizing her mental health
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  7. Retweeted
    Jul 28

    Being pro-life doesn’t just mean advocating and protecting the unborn. I also care deeply for the living and don’t want more people to die from . Everyone that is able should get the vaccine:

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  8. Jul 27

    Read this thread. Please. 👇

    I’m an Arkansas ER physician. We are at the point warned about a year ago. There are no ICU beds in the state. 4 days ago we called 5 surrounding states looking for ICU beds and we were unsuccessful. (Thread)
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  9. Retweeted
    Jul 27

    I want to be clear, we will investigate the security posture on January 6. But blaming the security for the violence on that day is like blaming an assault victim because of what she was wearing.

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  10. Jul 27

    "Decisions regarding masking and other prevention measures are best made by those closest to our students, and Louisiana's local school systems have the authority to develop COVID-19 policies appropriate for their communities," she said.

    Louisiana schools will determine their own COVID restrictions, state says via
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  11. Jul 27

    Occasionally, I’m correct. 🎯

    When the Senate kills the bipartisan independent commission, there will be hearings led by House Democrats. It will show the ugly picture of what happened and embarrass many Republicans.Then they will dismiss it as partisan .. this is the game. Forget truth ..this is about power
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  12. Jul 26

    Lesson 1. Don’t do insurrections.

    Sen. Hawley introduces Love America Act to teach patriotism in schools
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  13. Jul 26

    My wife and I are protected by the vaccine. We’ve decided we’ll start wearing a mask in public again. Here are nine of the reasons. All under age 12.

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  14. Retweeted
    Jul 25

    Some lawmakers are saying we can’t meet without the governor’s say-so. That’s weak. It’s right there in the resolution: “considering legislation concerning the Covid-19 public health emergency” And when did *this* legislature decide to show deference to the second floor?

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  15. Retweeted
    Jul 25

    Today, I was asked to serve on the bipartisan January 6th Select Committee and I humbly accepted. When duty calls, I will always answer.

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  16. Jul 25

    Not a loser… at all. So much more courage, patriotism and integrity than those who called him one.

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    On July 25, 2017, Senator John McCain returned to the Senate after being diagnosed with Glioblastoma & gave a passionate speech on a return to decency & collaboration. Today, we remember his leadership & hope for a bright, bipartisan future. Full remarks:
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  17. Jul 25

    Thompson himself told the BBC that he was “100%” sure that Simpson’s actions had saved his life”. The Brits are such a great ally. 🇬🇧🇺🇸⁦

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  18. Retweeted
    Jul 24

    Drove through Memphis today and had to detour around the I-40 bridge that is being repaired from the giant crack in the support beam. The “experts” think it’s dangerous to drive over. Who are they to tell me what to do? What about my freedom?

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  19. Jul 25

    “It is, borrowing an overused phrase from the conservative playbook, a significant government over-reach into the business of local communities.” I hope the fixes this before it takes the politics of tragedy to move us.

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    Jul 24

    It is the very reason that people who are obsessed with themselves… never make good/effective leaders.

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    Jul 24

    If anyone wonders. The first rule of leadership… care more about the people you lead than yourself. In terms of life, mission success, promotion, rank, etc.

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