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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for 2021-10-14 ( 7 items )  
Rep. Davids Breaks Ground on $540 Million Levee Project to Reduce Flooding and Strengthen Aging Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: Representative Sharice Davids joined local leaders from the Kansas City Metropolitan Area to celebrate the start of construction on a $540 million project with the Kansas City Levees project. When completed, the project will reduce the risk of flooding, improve the reliability and resiliency of the systems, strengthen aging infrastructure, and ensure the levees and floodwalls perform during more PR

Rep. Mann Sends Letter to Secretary of State Requesting Immediate Evacuation of American Citizens and Allies Stranded in Afghanistan (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) joined U.S. Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) and 9 of their colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the recovery of American citizens and allies still stranded in Afghanistan after President Biden's removal of U.S. military presence. Rep. Mann and his colleagues expressed their discontent over the Bide more PR

Sen. Lummis, Senators, Introduce Bill to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights on Federal Land (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), along with her colleagues, Senators Mike Crapo (Idaho), John Barrasso (Wyoming), Jim Risch (Idaho), Mike Rounds (South Dakota), Mike Braun (Indiana), Roger Marshall (Kansas), Thom Tillis (North Carolina), Ted Cruz (Texas), and Rick Scott (Florida), introduced the Recreational Lands Defense Act. This legislation will ensure individuals can carry a firearm on land manag more PR

Sen. Marshall Applauds Bartlett Soybean Crushing Plant Opening in Montgomery County (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. issued the following statement in support of Bartlett's decision to develop a soybean crushing facility in Montgomery County. Construction is scheduled to start in early 2022, with plant operations anticipated to begin in 2024. The Bartlett facility will create roughly 50 permanent jobs and process about 110,000 bushels of soybeans per day. "Bartlett's decision to partner  more PR

Sen. Marshall: Americans Are 'Panicked About Inflation' (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. was on FOX Business this morning to discuss out-of-control taxing and spending which is leading to record inflation. Additionally today, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was released showing the highest increase in 13 years coming in at 5.4%. This record increase also means that Social Security recipients will see a 5.9% increase to their cost of living adjus more PR

Sens. Marshall, Moran Announce $800,000 in Grants to Support Kansas Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran today announced $839,491 in Department of Justice grants to support Kansas law enforcement. These grants will be dispersed to 10 communities across Kansas. "As the son of a police chief, I have the utmost respect for our nation's law enforcement officers," said Senator Marshall. "I was proud to advocate for the full funding of the Byrne JAG more PR

Sens. Moran, Marshall Announce $800,000 in Grants to Support Kansas Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) today announced $839,491 in Department of Justice grants to support Kansas law enforcement. These grants will be dispersed to 10 communities across Kansas. "As crime rates are increasing, these grants will fund the purchase of new equipment, development of outreach programs and update outdated technology to help our local la more PR