Tipoffs for Great Bend, Kansas (Congressional) Newsletter for Wednesday November 20, 2024 ( 5 items ) |
Davids Announces Major Federal Grant to Create Construction Jobs, Reduce Carbon Emissions in Kansas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the U.S. Federal Highway Administration has awarded the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) $31,933,577(link is external) to support continued growth in clean manufacturing. The grant created by the Inflation Reduction Act, which Davids helped pass into law will boost the competitiveness of clean U.S. industries and create good manufacturing jobs wh
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Rep. Emmer Calls for Clarity on Recent VA Home-Based Care Changes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Today, Congressman Tom Emmer sent a letter to Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 23 Director Robert McDivitt voicing his concerns over recent changes to the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program which have significantly impacted access to home-based care and transportation services for Minnesota veterans.
"Our veterans deserve the best possible care our country has to off
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Senator Marshall Secures Winter Grazing Flexibility for Kansas Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Salina, KS U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pleased to announce new flexibilities for winter grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) land in Kansas. Following an inquiry from Senator Marshall, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the state's request for a waiver allowing the Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director to approve CRP grazing until March 1st, 2025 on a case-by-c
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Senator Marshall Testifies in Hearing on Credit Card Competition Act: We Must Choose Main Street Businesses over Wall Street Giants
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. delivered opening remarks in the Senate Judiciary Committee to advocate for a vote on the Credit Card Competition Act, urging Congress to choose Main Street over Wall Street and stand with American consumers instead of multibillion-dollar corporations and megabanks.
Credit card swipe fees are an inflation multiplier crushing our Main Street small businesses and consumers. The
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Tennessee AG Leads 31 State Attorneys General in Urging Congress to Pass Blackburn's Kids Online Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led 31 state attorneys general in sending a letter yesterday to congressional leadership urging them to pass the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) introduced by U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), crucial legislation protecting children from online harm, before the end of the year. The coalition letter emphasized
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