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Tipoffs for Great Bend, Kansas (Congressional) Newsletter for Wednesday October 11, 2023 ( 10 items )  

Kansas Conservation Series: Peirce Farms & Energy Feed Stocks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is continuing his conservation series highlighting Kansans' voluntary efforts to take better care of the environment. Stories will be released throughout the 2023 Farm Bill legislative process. "While we hold hearings for the 2023 Farm Bill, I want to highlight how hard Kansans work every day to protect our environment and conserve precious resources that our Ag economy nee  more

Marshall's Office Offers Assistance to Kansans in Israel
SALINA, Kansas, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: In response to the ongoing deadly attacks on Israel, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has announced his office's assistance in helping any Kansan in Israel safely evacuate to a neighboring country or the U.S. Since Saturday morning's attacks, Senator Marshall's offices has already helped four Americans in Israel move to neighboring countries. "I strongly condone the attacks on Israel and my office s  more

Sen. Marshall Joins GOP Colleagues in Demanding Democrat Leaders Plan to Fund Government
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Senator Rick Scott and 19 of their Republican colleagues in demanding that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer present a plan to the Republican Conference for how the Senate will take up and pass the 12 appropriations bills already approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee. This letter calls for Schumer to do this in a manner that respects an open amendment pro  more

Sen. Marshall To Democrats Criticizing Biden for Border Crisis: 'Welcome to the Party'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Evening Edit on Fox Business to discuss Democratic Governors changing their tune as the border crisis worsens and Senator Marshall's resolution that declares an invasion at our wide-open southern border. This declaration, as defined by the U.S. The Constitution would recognize each state's right to secure its borders themselves. Highlights from the interview include:  more

Sen. Marshall, Rep. Mann Lead Letter to Prevent Retroactive Fertilizer Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and his colleague U.S. Representative Tracey Mann, were joined by 9 of their colleagues in a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. The letter urges the department to ensure the way they assess tariffs on imported fertilizers is fair and representative of the global marketplace. Their current proposed tariff level would cause retroactive tariffs on fertili  more

Sen. Scott Stands Against President Biden FCC Internet Takeover, Champions Internet Freedom
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Thune (R-S.D.), and 41 of his Senate colleagues in urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Rosenworcel to abandon her proposal to reinstate failed, heavy-handed Obama-era internet regulations, which promise to create regulatory uncertainty and stifle America's ability to continue leading in broadband services. In th  more

Senate Republicans Call On Biden To Freeze $6 Billion Iran Transfer
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and 18 other Senate Republicans in calling on President Biden and the State Department to immediately rescind the waivers that allowed Iranian funds to be converted and moved to more accessible bank accounts, as well as work with Qatar to freeze the accounts containing these funds immediately. Iran Was Deeply Involved  more

Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business: "Joe Biden is the Most Pro-Iran President in the History of Our Nation"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Fox Business to discuss his support for Israel in their war against Hamas terrorists, and Joe Biden's failed leadership that has empowered our adversaries like Iran. Highlights from the interview include: On President Biden's lack of leadership that has empowered Iran: "Larry, I think the House and Senate will do what they need to do. But as you and I both know, i  more

Sens. Moran, Manchin Introduce Bill to Require FTC to Solicit Public Feedback Before Implementing New Regulation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) today introduced legislation to require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to reinstate the process that allows the public the opportunity to provide feedback, comment and analysis before the commission finalizes a regulation change specific to automotive retailing. Last summer, the FTC noticed a 126-page proposed rule, known as the "Motor Vehicle Dea  more

Standing With Israel, Sen. Marshall Joins Fox News
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Fox News to discuss Congress' support for Israel in their war against Hamas terrorists. Highlights from the interview include: On support to Israel and their declaration of war: "Well, look, the super majority of people in Congress support Israel. For many of us it's a personal, spiritual issue with us. But I think most every member of Congress realizes how impor  more