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Are you having problems dealing with a Federal Agency? If you are a Kansas resident, I would like to help you. Here's what you need to do:
- Please read the information below to determine how I can best assist you.
- Get started by filling out the correct paperwork and gathering documents relative to your case.
- Contact Me
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What exactly is casework? |
Casework can be defined as the assistance provided at the request, and on behalf of, Kansans in their dealing with federal agencies. Typically Casework involves individuals, groups with a common concern, or small businesses, and can include a problem, grievance, question of eligibility, need, or other tangible interest or benefit to these groups.
The basis for this service by my office can be found in the first sentence of the Constitution: "We the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect Union... establish justice...promote the general welfare....." Certainly there is little doubt that the casework function in my office will promote the general welfare of those Kansans seeking my assistance.
As a federal representative in the United States Senate, I have the ability to address the concerns of my constituents if they are encountering problems associated with the federal government or a federal agency. Examples of federal agencies are listed below:
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What is not casework? |
Unfortunately, due to the separation of the legislative and judicial branches of government, members of Congress cannot intervene in matters which are involved in criminal and civil legal cases. Examples of these types are listed below with suggestions as how best to proceed in those matters. (See below)
- Legal Issues
- Child custody issues
- Divorce cases
Additionally, certain cases which involve Kansas State agencies are not under my direct jurisdictional authority to intervene as a member of the federal government. Examples of these types are listed below.
- State Revenue taxes
- Child support services
- Private Insurance claims
If you are having problems associated with a Kansas State agency, you should contact the office of the Governor of Kansas at (785) 296-3232 or contact your state representative or state senator. If you do not know who is your state senator or state representative, please refer to www.ku.edu/pri/ksdata/vote/.
In addition, if you have any questions as to whether or not your concern is a matter which is best addressed by my office. Please go to the official White House web site for clarification. |
Getting Started |
Once you've determined that you would like to contact my office for help, you'll need to follow these steps:
- Print and fill out the appropriate Privacy Release Act (General or Internal Revenue Service)
- Print and fill out a Case Sheet
- Gather any other necessary documentation and background information that is relevant to your case.
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Finally, contact me! |
All casework is handled in three of my five state offices. It is therefore best that you either come into the office or mail copies of your information directly to one of my state offices. See the table below to determine which office will handle your case.
Once all the necessary information has been collected, my office will be able to contact the appropriate federal agency on your behalf and initiate a Congressional inquiry. My office will keep you updated as to the progress in your case.
Please understand that my office will only be able to address issues within the current confines of the laws and regulations of the United States. |
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The Overland Park Office handles casework for the following counties: |
11111 West 95th
Suite 245
Overland Park, KS 66214
Phone: (913) 492-6378
Fax: (913) 492-7253 |
Allen
Anderson
Atchison
Bourbon
Cherokee
Coffey |
Crawford Doniphan Douglas
Franklin Jefferson Johnson |
Labette Leavenworth
Linn
Miami Montgomery |
Neosho
Wilson Woodson Wyandotte |
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The Topeka Office handles casework for the following counties: |
612 South Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: (785) 233-2503
Fax: (785) 233-2616 |
Barton
Brown
Chase
Cheyenne
Clay
Cloud
Decatur
Dickinson
Ellis
Ellsworth
Finney
Geary
Graham
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Greeley
Grove
Jackson
Jewell
Lane
Lincoln
Logan
Lyon
Marion
Marshall
Mitchell
Morris
Nemaha
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Ness
Norton
Osage
Osborne
Ottawa
Phillips
Pottawatomie
Rawlins
Republic
Rice
Riley
Rooks
Rush
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Russell
Saline
Scott
Shawnee
Sheridan
Sherman
Smith
Thomas
Trego
Wabaunsee
Wallace
Washington
Wichita |
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The Wichita Office handles casework for the following counties: |
245 N. Waco
Suite 240
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 264-8066
Fax: (316) 264-9078 |
Barber
Butler
Chautauqua
Clark
Comanche
Cowley
Edwards
Elk
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Ford
Grant
Gray
Greenwood Hamilton Harper
Harvey
Haskell
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Hodgeman
Pawnee
Pratt
Kearny
Kingman
Kiowa
McPherson Meade
Morton |
Reno
Sedgwick
Seward
Stafford
Stanton
Stevens
Sumner |
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