WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. spoke on the Senate floor this evening ahead of FIFA's visit to the Kansas City region tomorrow. As a big supporter of Kansas City being chosen as the host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Senator Marshall said in part, "Kansas is home to some of the most devoted, fanatic soccer fans in the world that are ready to cheer on Team USA - and what better place  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021: In a House Small Business Committee hearing today, Representative Sharice Davids highlighted the impact of global supply chain challenges on small businesses, particularly in the Kansas City region--a major shipping hub. As product shortages and shipping delays affect companies and consumers around the world, Davids questioned witness Chris O'Brien of major freight services company C.H. Rob  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021: U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, today led a press conference with other Republican members of both committees to share concerns raised by their constituents about a proposal to create a reporting scheme wh  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021: U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, today led a press conference with other Republican members of both committees to share concerns raised by their constituents about a proposal to create a reporting scheme where financial intermediaries report to the Inter  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021: Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) launched the Senate Campus Free Speech Caucus to defend the rights of students on college campuses. This caucus is part of a larger bicameral effort alongside the Young America's Foundation (YAF) to protect free speech. Cotton and Blackburn were joined by Senators Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Roger Marsha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Krysten Sinema (D-AZ), and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve timely access to quality care for seniors under Medicare Advantage. Specifically, the bill would modernize the way Medicare Advantage plans and health care providers use prior authorization. This legislation addresses t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021: U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) today spoke on the Senate floor to welcome the 2026 FIFIA World Cup selection committee to Kansas City. Sens. Moran and Blunt also welcomed Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to the Senate as he watched both speeches from the Senate gallery. "Kansas City is well-equipped to support soccer fans from around the globe," said Sen. Moran. "I am  more