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Tipoffs for Great Bend, Kansas (Congressional) Newsletter for Thursday June 13, 2024 ( 6 items )  

FACT SHEET: Duckworth and Murray Outline How Republican Attacks on IVF are Serious, Real and on the Rise Across America
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senator Duckworth: "Next time a Republican says they 'support IVF,' ask them if they also believe in embryonic personhood. Newsflash: You cannot do both." Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following fact sheet to outline the very real and growing threat Republican lawmakers in Congress and across the country are posing to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and ot  more

FACT SHEET: Murray and Duckworth Outline How Republican Attacks on IVF are Serious, Real, and on the Rise Across America
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: ICYMI: Murray, Duckworth Unveil Sweeping New Bill to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families Senator Murray: "You cannot support IVF and support fetal personhood laws. They are fundamentally incompatible!" Senator Duckworth: "Next time a Republican says they 'support IVF,' ask them if they also believe in embryonic personhood. Newsflash: You cannot do both." Today, U.S. Sen  more

Marshall, Colleagues Reintroduce Must-Pass Prior Authorization Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), John Thune (R-SD), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) reintroduced the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation streamlines the prior authorization process under Medicare Advantage (MA) allowing senio  more

REP. ESTES VOTES TO HOLD GARLAND IN CONTEMPT
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with congressional subpoenas. The resolution passed 216 to 207. "The Justice Department's failure to comply with a lawfully issued subpoena flies in the face of the Constitution and the institutional power of the House of Representatives," said Rep. Estes. "Attorney Gene  more

Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business: Joe Biden is Empowering the Cartels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Mornings with Maria to discuss Joe Biden's Border Crisis, and the growing terror threats across our nation. Senator Marshall then discussed the corrupt Department of Justice that has been weaponized against Joe Biden's 2024 political opponent. You may click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full interview. Highlights from Senator Marsha  more

Senator Marshall Joins RFD-TV To Discuss The Senate Republican Farm Bill Framework
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Market Day Report on RFD-TV to discuss the Senate Republicans' Farm Bill framework. The Republican framework puts the 'farm' back in the Farm Bill, addressing the real needs of farmers and their communities. This framework prioritizes crop insurance, increases reference prices, removes Biden's harmful climate guardrails, and invests in rural infrastructure. You may cl  more