WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following testimony by Hope CEO William J. Bynum involving a virtual hearing on Feb. 16, 2022, entitled "An Unprecedented Investment for Historic Results: How Federal Support for MDIs and CDFIs Have Launched a New Era for Disadvantaged Communities". MDIs stands for minority depository institutions and CFDIs stands for community development financial institutions. * * * Testimony of Hope Credit Union / Hope Enterprise C  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2022: * * * U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after Russia began an unprovoked and unconscionable invasion of Ukraine. "Today, my heart and my prayers are with the proud people of Ukraine. As they are forced to take up arms to defend their homeland from an unprovoked and unconscionable act of war, the rest of the world must stand united i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following statement: * * * Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement after Russia escalated its aggression against Ukraine. "We must make crystal clear that Russia cannot intimidate or invade our allies and partners without significant consequences. "United as a country and with our allies, we must hold Putin accountable for his unjustified and unacceptable aggression. "I am continuing to monitor the situati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kansas, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2022: * * * This morning, Congressman Jake LaTurner issued the following statement following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: "Vladimir Putin's unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine is unacceptable and must be met with swift and severe consequences. The United States stands with the innocent people of Ukraine and is committed to holding Putin and his thugs accountable. "So far, the Wh  more

WICHITA, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement on the attacks on Ukraine. "Our prayers are with the people of Ukraine as they endure this unprovoked and unjust attack on their sovereignty. "Former KGB officer and tyrant Vladimir Putin is disrupting stability in the world for his personal gain without regard to loss of life or even the will of his own people. "There must be consequences for such a reckl  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) toured the Port of Kansas City's Woodswether Terminal and announced historic new funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law for critical ports such as this one. The lawmakers voted to bring long-overdue investments to Kansas and Missouri's infrastructure through the new law, including nearly $450 million in newly a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) toured the Port of Kansas City's Woodswether Terminal and announced historic new funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law for critical ports such as this one. The lawmakers voted to bring long-overdue investments to Kansas and Missouri's infrastructure through the new law, including nearly $450 million in newly available grant fund  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to immediately consider a comprehensive and bipartisan sanctions package in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine must be met with severe and unified consequences," wrote Sen. Moran. "It is essential to demonstrate to the American public and the world that the Senate can work exped  more