The Arkansas Project was a series of investigative press reports, funded primarily by conservative businessman Richard Mellon Scaife, that focused on criticism of then-President Bill Clinton and his administration.
The Arkansas project began shortly after Richard Mellon Scaife, one of the largest donors to the magazine, directed that his donations be used for stories aimed at investigating potentially scandalous material regarding the Clintons.
Project reporter/investigators were hired, including David Brock, who later described his role at that of as a Republican "hitman",[2] and Rex Armistead, a former police officer who was reportedly paid $350,000 for his efforts.
"[14] In fact, "Tyrrell confirmed in an interview that the call occurred but said he couldn't remember details of the conversation that ended all support from the man who had been his principal benefactor for nearly 30 years.
"[15] Shortly thereafter, the Western Journalism Center "circulated a video featuring Ruddy's claims, 'Unanswered-The Death of Vincent Foster,' that was produced by author James Davidson, chairman of the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) and co-editor of the Strategic Investment newsletter.
[16] As an early part of the Troopergate matter, writer David Brock published an article, His Cheating Heart[17] that refers to a liaison between Clinton and woman named Paula.