TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2021: Congressman Jake LaTurner co-sponsored legislation introduced by Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week: "Our hearts are heavy following the disgraceful terrorist bombing in Kabul. These thirteen American heroes gave their lives evacuating Americans and our allie more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kansas, issued the following statement: * * * This afternoon, Congressman Jake LaTurner issued the following statement following the news that at least twelve United States servicemembers have been killed by the attacks in Afghanistan. "I am angered and heartbroken by what has happened in Afghanistan. The Biden Administration's lack of planning and complete mismanagement throughout this withdrawal process has now led to the deaths of at least t more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kansas, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Jake LaTurner issued the following statement regarding the deployment of 500 troops from Fort Riley to assist in the Afghanistan evacuations. "This has been a heartbreaking week for many Americans, especially our military veterans and their families. The men and women of our Armed Forces are the best our country has to offer, and the Kansans at Fort Riley are no exception. "Five hundred more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kansas, issued the following statement: * * * Tonight, Congressman Jake LaTurner issued the following statement on the developments in Afghanistan. "Today was the deadliest attack on American troops in Afghanistan since 2011 and an absolute catastrophe. "We must prohibit the August 31st withdrawal of our brave military personnel until ALL Americans and our allies are safely out of Afghanistan. I call on Speaker Pelosi to bring Congress back im more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined a group of over 30 senators in sending a bipartisan letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urging its leaders to quickly provide outreach to veterans of the Global War on Terrorism on available mental health services and resources. Their call for action comes as reports find calls to veterans' suicide hotlines have increased since the fall of Kabul earlier more PR