WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Del. Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released the following statement on the historic life of long-serving Senator Robert Dole, who passed away in his sleep Sunday at age 98: "Senator Bob Dole led a life of great service to the United States that extended over many decades. He served heroically in World War II, serving in combat in the U.S. Army as an officer from 1942-1948. He was hospitalized for m  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following statement: * * * Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Bob Dole. "I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of Bob Dole, a dedicated public servant from Russell, Kansas to the ranks of the Army and all the way to the halls of Capitol Hill. "He was a true statesman and honorable man. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones as our state mourns his loss--thoug  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Missouri, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Bob Dole. "It is with great sadness I learn about the passing of Senator Bob Dole. He was a World War II hero, a patriot, and a public servant who served his nation for over 79 years. "Whether it be serving his country in the Army, as U.S. Senator from my neighboring state of Kansas, leading the U.S. Senate,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kansas, issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2021: * * * "Today, Kansas and our nation lost a devoted statesman, a role model, and a true American hero. "Senator Dole was the very personification of service and never wavered from his passion for a better and stronger America. "Senator Dole will always be an inspiration to me as I serve Kansas, and his legacy will live on forever. "Suzanne and I are praying for his wife Elizabeth, his daughter  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement honoring the life and legacy of Senator Bob Dole. "America has lost a statesman, a noble war hero, and a service-minded Kansan who never forgot where he came from. Senator Bob Dole died peacefully at the age of 98, having left his district, state, and country better for his many contributions over 79 years of public life. "In WW2, Bob Dole was stru  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2021: This morning, former Senator Bob Dole passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 98. Dole served his country in the European Theater during World War II where he sustained injuries that he would carry with him the rest of his life. His service as a captain in the Army earned him the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. In 1968, Dole was elected to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate wh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2021: U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement on Kansas City Monarchs baseball legend Buck O'Neil's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame: "Buck O'Neil was a larger-than-life legend whose legacy extended well beyond the baseball diamond," said Blunt. "His election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a testament not only to his incredible ability as an athlete, but also to h  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Richard Burr, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement: * * * Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) released the following statement on the passing of former Kansas Senator Bob Dole: "Senator Bob Dole was a dedicated public servant throughout his life. As part of the Greatest Generation, Senator Dole overcame immense challenges after being injured on the battlefield, leaving him more determined to continue serving his country in Congress. "For nearly 36 years, Senat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2021: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with twelve of his Senate colleagues, today introduced the Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act, legislation aimed at eliminating Palestinian "martyr payments." The bill would deter foreign banks from making these payments by putting at risk their access to the United States financial system. A one-pager about the bill may be found here: https://www.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2021: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today spoke on the U.S. Senate Floor to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Senator Bob Dole. "I am honored to hold Sen. Dole's seat representing Kansas in the U.S. Senate, and every time I open my desk and see his name carved into this drawer, I am reminded of the boy from Russell, Kansas, who dedicated his life to our country," said Sen. Moran. "Sen. Dole w  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona involving a hearing on Sept. 30, 2021, entitled "School Reopening During COVID-19: Supporting Students, Educators and Families": * * * It is a pleasure to speak to you today alongside Secretary Becerra about the critical work of safely reopening our nation's schools and campuses and setting all students up for success this school year. President  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2021, on the death of ex-Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kansas: * * * "Today our nation mourns the loss of a towering leader who embodied courage and excellence in public service: Senator Robert Dole. Paul and I join all Americans in paying tribute to this extraordinary patriot. "Upon receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Senator Dole challenged us 'not to question American ideals or replace th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2021: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced that The Honorable Robert J. Dole will lie in state in the United States Capitol Rotunda on Thursday, December 9, 2021. A formal arrival and departure ceremony will be held on Thursday. The Honorable Robert J. Dole served with distinction in the United States Army during World War II and was awarde  more