Friday - November 29, 2024
Tipoffs for Great Bend, Kansas (Congressional) Newsletter for Thursday August 01, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Congressman Moran Announces New Communications Staff
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement, announcing the addition of Julie Braymer as Communications Director and Will Judson as Press Secretary in his office: "I am pleased to welcome Julie and Will to my team to help serve the people of the First District. Together, they bring a wealth of valuable experience and deep roots in our great state. I appreciate their desire to ser  more

GOP Senators Slam Vulgar Mockery of Christian Faith at Olympic Opening Ceremony
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Senator James Lankford (R-OK) in a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach following the vulgar depiction of the Last Supper during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Additionally, Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jim Risch (R-ID), Lindsey Graham (R-SC),   more

Rep. Stansbury Celebrates Water Wins
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) closed the Summer legislative session celebrating big wins for New Mexico water projects in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act(link is external).(link is external) "I will continue to say this because it is true: In New Mexico, water is life, and it is up to everyone to ensure this sacred, vital, life-saving resource is protected," said Rep. Melanie S  more

Senator Marshall Blasts Secret Service and FBI Leadership, Calls for New, Unbiased Leadership
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Evening Edit on Fox Business and The Record on Newsmax just hours after Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe, Jr testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Committee. During the hearing, Senator Marshall grilled Director Rowe about the massive security failures at the highest levels on July 13th and expressed his frustration for  more

Senator Marshall Grills Secret Service Acting Director on Assassination Attempt and Widespread Security Failures on July 13th
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Committee hearing to discuss and examine the security failures that allowed an assassination attempt on President Trump and killed an innocent man, Corey Comperatore. You may click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full questioning.   more

Senator Marshall Leads Letter Fighting For Farmers with Biofuel Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. led a bipartisan letter calling for the U.S. Treasury Department to restrict the eligibility of the 45Z Tax Credit to renewable fuels made only from domestically-sourced feedstocks, like Kansas soybean oil and corn oil. This tax credit will become effective on January 1 has the unintended consequence of incentivizing foreign used cooking oil over homegrown soybean and corn oil.  more

Senator Marshall Leads Press Conference Following Secret Service Failures Hearing in Senate
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. led a press conference in the U.S. Capitol immediately following United States Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe, Jr. testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) discussing the massive security failures at the highest levels on July 13th that left President Trump within centimeters of losing his life and killed Corey Comperatore, a fat  more

Sens. Moran, Marshall Bill to Name Kansas VA Clinic After Captain Elwin 'Al' Shopteese
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on July 31, 2024: Yesterday, the President signed into law legislation sponsored by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - and Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) to name the VA outpatient clinic in Kansas City, Kansas, after Captain Elwin "Al" Shopteese. The law formally designates the clinic as the "Captai  more

Sens. Moran, Rosen Introduce Legislation to Support Veterans Starting Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D Nev.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to cut taxes for veterans who start a small business in underserved communities. The Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act would create a new startup tax credit to provide veterans who are starting a small business with a 15 percent tax credit on the first $50,  more

Sinema, Kelly Announce Over $3Million Coming to Arizona to Strengthen Public Health Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Five organizations in Arizona will receive $3,369,176 to support Public Health AmeriCorps members. Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced five organizations in Arizona will receive $3,369,176 to strengthen the public health workforce through service addressing mental health, chronic disease prevention, and public health readiness. The funding allocated through the FY2024 Public Health  more