WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2021: Representative Sharice Davids took a stand for small businesses, urging Congressional leaders to use the upcoming budget reconciliation package to increase access to capital for small manufacturers. Davids called for the inclusion of policies like the SUPPLIES Act, which was inspired by the story of a Lenexa-based manufacturer, to ensure small manufacturers can secure the financing they nee  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2021: This morning during the Committee on Oversight and Reform Markup, Congressman Jake LaTurner introduced an amendment to the Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending plan that would require the GAO to produce a full account of American citizens in Afghanistan prior to April 14, 2021, how many Americans were evacuated, and how many remain post-withdrawal: "Democrats held a hearing this morning on ele  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2021: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and 25 of his senate colleagues today sent a letter to President Joe Biden demanding information regarding the humanitarian crisis created by his withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan. Specifically, the letter requests information on Americans and allies who were left behind, and on the vetting process for evacuees who are being brought to the United  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) is offering assistance to Kansans seeking evacuation assistance from Afghanistan for themselves, loved ones or colleagues. "Our country's priority must be repatriating Americans and evacuating those who served alongside our troops from Afghanistan as the situation in Kabul and across the country continues to deteriorate," said Sen. Moran. "My staff and I have been providing i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2021: Senator Sasse and 25 of his Senate colleagues sent a letter to President Joe Biden demanding information regarding the humanitarian crisis created by his withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan. The letter specifically requests information on Americans and our allies who were left behind. "The President wants to take a victory lap but the mission isn't over until all our people are o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined 25 of his Republican colleagues to send a letter to President Biden demanding answers regarding the administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan and the resulting chaos in the region. Specifically, the letter seeks information about stranded American citizens, green card holders, SIVs in Afghanistan, and the administration's vetting of Afghan refugees. "The si  more