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Tipoffs for Great Bend, Kansas (Congressional) Newsletter for Thursday October 10, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Crapo, Risch Join Effort to Protect Idaho Transportation Department from Federal Overreach
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in filing an amicus brief requesting an Appeals Court uphold a District Court decision vacating a rule that would require local entities to regulate greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions from cars and trucks. In November 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) adopted a final rule requiring state departments of transp  more

REP. NANCY MACE INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO CONSERVE GRASSLANDS, SUPPORT RANCHERS, AND STRENGTHEN TRIBAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Representative Nancy Mace has introduced the bipartisan North American Grasslands Conservation Act to protect and restore North America's grasslands. The bill establishes a voluntary, incentive-based program for a North American Grasslands Conservation Plan and creates a grant program to fund conservation efforts like grassland management, restoration, and easements. It supports farmer  more

The University of Kansas Must Immediately Fire Professor Who Said Men Who Don't Vote For Kamala Should be 'Lined Up and Shot'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is calling for the immediate termination of a University of Kansas professor after a disturbing video circulated of the professor saying men who don't vote for Kamala Harris should be 'lined up and shot' to a class at a KU lecture. "The University of Kansas must fire this professor immediately. Anyone who says that people who don't vote for Kamala Harris should be 'lined up and  more