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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for 2024-12-12 ( 11 items )  
Davids Votes Against Package that Restricts Access to Health Care for Military and Their Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted against an extreme proposal that would restrict access to health care for service members and their families. Since coming to Congress, Davids has consistently supported the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a bipartisan manner. While today's bill included provisions Davids has long championed such as improved pay, health care, housing, and child care fo more PR

Davids' Request to Save Kansas $41 Million on Water Contracts Passes U.S. Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: Last night, the U.S. Congress passed Representative Sharice Davids' request in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that will save the State of Kansas more than $41 million. This measure changes how interest is calculated on two of Kansas' federal water storage contracts, switching from compound interest to simple interest, and marks a significant win for Kansas taxpayers. In the bill, Wyandotte  more PR

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Presents Congressman Cleaver with Community Impact Award During 47th Noche de Gala (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: (Kansas City, MO) This weekend, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City surprised U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II by honoring the 10-term Missouri Congressman at their 47th Noche de Gala. The Congressman, a United Methodist Minister, had been asked to deliver the invocation to open the program. However, President/CEO Carlos Gomez asked him to return to the stage and thanked him fo more PR

Rep. Estes Votes for Bill to Save Kansas Millions of Dollars, Protect Water Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, Rep. Ron Estes voted in favor of S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act, which passed the House 399-18. Included in this bill is a provision to amend two water supply storage contracts between the State of Kansas and the United States that will save Kansas more than $41 million in interest savings. "The need for water in Kansas is critical and changing the contract more PR

Senator Marshall Delivers New Post Office for Winchester (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Topeka, KS U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pleased to announce a direct result for Winchester from his request in last week's Senate hearing with the Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). For months Senator Marshall has pushed the USPS to approve the lease for this facility, following his persistence and advocacy, the USPS has finalized the lease agreement to construct a new post office more PR

Senator Marshall Discusses Meeting with USDA Nominee Brooke Rollins on RFD-TV (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined RFD-TV to discuss his meeting with the Secretary of Agriculture Nominee, Brooke Rollins, and share his optimism for the future of American agriculture under President Trump's agenda. Senator Marshall also offered an update on reforming America's tax system to benefit domestic agriculture producers instead of China and putting farm back in the Farm Bill. You may click HER more PR

Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax for Update on Meetings with Trump Cabinet Secretary Nominees (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Newsmax to discuss his ongoing meetings with President Trump's cabinet secretary nominees. Yesterday, Senator Marshall met with Linda McMahon, Pete Hegseth, and Brooke Rollins. Senator Marshall expressed his support for President Trump's nominees and shared his optimism that they would be swiftly confirmed in the Senate. You may click HERE or on the image above to watch  more PR

Senator Marshall Leads Bicameral Effort Against China's Growing Influence in Food and Agriculture (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS-01) led their colleagues in sending a bicameral letter to President Biden, urging him to reject a proposal before the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Council that would alter governance and leadership arrangements at the FAO, strengthen China's position in the organization, and weaken American agricultural leade more PR

Senator Marshall Meets with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Nominee Kristi Noem (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. who sits on the Senate Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on his meeting with President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary South Dakota Governor, Kristi Noem. "Governor Kristi Noem will have an integral role as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in restoring law and order at our borders an more PR

Senator Marshall Meets with United Nations Ambassador Nominee, Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. issued the following statement on his meeting with President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as United Nations Ambassador Nominee, House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik. "Elise is an incredible warrior who will deliver results for President Trump and the America First agenda. I am happy to support her nomination as the United Nations Ambassador. With her leadership, we wil more PR

VA Committee Leaders Call for VA Executive Accountability After Budget Mismanagement (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - incoming chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) - chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs - called for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough to prioritize accountability in VA's annual executive appraisal cycle after recent mismanagement of  more PR