WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) alongside U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (R-Kan.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) introduced legislation to improve access to emergency air medical services that are critical for saving lives, particularly for Americans living in rural communities. The Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act would use data collected  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 2 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release and letter on June 1, 2023: In a letter to U.S. Department of State (DOS) Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Rita Bitter, Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) urged the DOS to provide answers for the dramatic delays in processing passport applications. In recent months, both offices have received a growing number of messages from constituents experiencing d  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: In response to the derailment of a Canadian Pacific Kansas City train carrying hazardous waste yesterday in Minnesota, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement: "While I am relieved that there have been not been any reported casualties or toxic spills resulting from this derailment, this example is one in a chain of recent train derailments involving ha  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023 : * * * Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after voting to support the bipartisan agreement to avoid default: "Today I voted for a bipartisan agreement to prevent default and save our economy from potential catastrophe. This deal is not perfect, but compromise from both sides was necessary to reach a final agreement. It accomplishes the core priorities I pushed for:   more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release and letter on June 1, 2023: Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) urged U.S. Department of State (DOS) Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Rita Bitter to provide answers for the dramatic delays in processing passport applications. In recent months, both offices have received a growing number of messages from constituents experiencing delays in requesting a passport. To help c  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on May 31, 2023: U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted no on H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act. "For more than 100 days, President Biden stalled, refused to negotiate, and used a looming government default as a bargaining chip," said Rep. Mann. "While I commend Republican Leadership for taking a much-needed step and putting forward a plan to rein in out-of-control government spending, I did not v  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on June 1, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed legislation overturning President Biden's student loan cancelation scheme, which would transfer up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower onto taxpayers, costing an estimated $400 billion. The State of Nebraska is leading the lawsuit to challenge President Biden's student loan proposal. T  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued the following written testimony by Kevin J. Duane, pharmacist and owner of Panama Pharmacy, involving a hearing on May 23, 2023, entitled "The Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in Prescription Drug Markets Part I: Self-Interest or Health Care?": * * * Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Raskin, and members of the committee: I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today regarding my experience as a pharmacist and phar  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. appeared on Washington Watch with Tony Perkins to discuss the House debt ceiling 'deal' between Speaker McCarthy and President Biden, as well as the new revelation that the United States sent $1.3 billion to China and Russia. During the interview, Sen. Marshall also applauded Sen. Tuberville's leadership in holding this administration accountable for their illegal Department  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on May 31, 2023: Tonight Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted to save taxpayer money, implement common sense work requirements, codify a Trump-era executive order to start reining in future executive order spending, compel a functioning appropriations process and reject new taxes from the Biden administration. "We didn't accumulate $31.4 trillion in debt overnight, and it's going to take time to undo the fiscal mess w  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, June 1 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on May 30, 2023: U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) led the post office renaming ceremony in Herington, Kansas, honoring Father Emil J. Kapaun. "I am proud to have led legislation through Congress that renames the Herington Post Office in honor of Father Kapaun," said Rep. Mann. "On the day after Memorial Day, it was particularly meaningful to gather with Kansans to celebrate the life and legacy of   more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Suzan DelBene (D-Washington), along with Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), introduced legislation to improve access to emergency air medical services that are critical for saving lives, particularly for Americans living in rural communities. The Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act would use data collected under the No Surprises Act to   more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Marshall, M.D. released the following statement on his decision to vote no on the Fiscal Responsibility Act. "After careful consideration I cannot support Biden's debt 'deal.' This legislation pours gasoline on the already burning inflation inferno and fails to adequately address our number one long-term national security threat, our nation's crippling debt," said Senator Marshall. "Biden'  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following statement on June 1, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. voted to overturn Joe Biden's student loan bailout. The Congressional Review Act (CRA) blocking Biden's student loan forgiveness scheme passed the senate with bipartisan support. This measure protects those who did not attend college or already paid off their student loan from being responsible for this debt. * * * Senator Marshall released the followin  more