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- Rise and shine early tomorrow - I'm joining the KCTV-5 Morning Show at 6:45am CST. Looking forward to chatting with them.
- What a fascinating visit today at the University of Kansas Medical Center. I toured the University of Kansas Hospital Center for Advanced Brain and Neurological Care and the KUMC Institute for Neurological Discoveries. I am excited about th...e expansion taking place in Neuroscience research that is providing new hope for the treatment of spinal cord injuries, gene therapy and promotion of overall brain health. My thanks to Cary Savage, PhD, Peter Smith, PhD, Randolph Nudo, PhD and Bill Brooks, PhD, for taking the time to share the latest neuroscience advancements with me.See More
I recently visited the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an important partner in these research efforts here in Kansas City. They are working together to help develop new technologies to improve patient care and provide opportunities for entrepreneurship and job creation.
- This morning I joined the Surprise Squad of the Blue Valley Educational Foundation to award grants at several Blue Valley School District schools. Since 1992, the Foundation has awarded more than $2.4 million for grants, scholarships and special programs. Here at Cedar Hills Elementary in Overland Park, I enjoyed visiting with the students and teachers after the surprise.
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Here's a link to my recent e-newsletter. Please share it with your friends and family, and encourage them to sign up to receive it.
Be sure to note our Medicare Open Enrollment session to help seniors with questions they may have regarding Medicare Open Enrollment.- I want to help seniors cut through the red tape in Medicare. Seniors rely on this important program and I want to do everything I can to make sure they are able to make needed changes with as little confusion as possible. To assist with thi...s, I am holding a Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session on November 8.See More
Trained benefits counselors with the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) program and officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be on hand to provide face-to-face assistance to seniors who have questions.
This workshop is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact my District Office at (913) 621-0832, or by visit www.Yoder.house.gov.
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Congratulations to Dr. Marlin Berry - just recently named the Kansas Superintendent of the Year by his colleagues. We're all fortunate to have him at the helm of Olathe District Schools here in our community.Congressman Kevin Yoder shared a link.
Here's a link to my recent e-newsletter. Mentions include The University of Kansas Open Access Week, The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Student Senate | University of Kansas, and Olathe Public Schools Foundation breakfast.- Our offices in Washington are once again closed today due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy.
If you need assistance, please call my Overland Park District Office at (913) 621-0832, or visit my website at www.Yoder.house.gov - Enjoyed the chance to catch up with many friends at Overland Park Rotary Club lunch today.
- My Washington, D.C. Office will be closed today due to Hurricane Sandy. However, if you need to contact my office, my Overland Park office will be open. You can reach that office by calling (913) 621-0832, or you can always visit www.Yoder.house.gov.
If you or your family are on the East coast in the path of the storm, please be safe. - I sat down with The University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little this week on the KU campus. She updated me on current events on campus, NIH research funding as it relates to the new NCI Designation at the The University of Kansas Cancer Center, STEM education, budget sequestration, and the upcoming Homecoming weekend festivities. Thank you Chancellor Gray-Little for your service at KU and Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
- I had the great opportunity of visiting Wyandotte High School today - a beautiful historic school in Kansas City, Kansas. It was a privilege to speak with Mr. Paul Murray’s American Government Class. These seniors love their country and are...concerned about the future. We had an excellent conversation with great questions regarding current events and issues. Thank you to Mr. Murray, WHS Principal Mary Stuart, and all the students for inviting me to speak with you today.See More
- As a former KU Student Body President, I really enjoyed speaking to the Student Senate | University of Kansas last night in Lawrence. We discussed leadership, being involved on campus, internship possibilities, and current issues facing our country. Campus looked great and it was busy with it being Homecoming week.
- I spoke today at The University of Kansas about the Federal Research Public Access Act, or FRPAA, as part of a series of events and lectures marking October 22-28 as Open Access Week. FRPAA requires that research funded by several federal a...gencies be made available free of charge to the public, and is modeled after current requirements in place for research funded by the National Institutes of Health. The University of Kansas Libraries are joining more than 100 countries around the world to highlight the importance of online access to scholarly research. Thank you for inviting me to speak at Watson Library today.See More
- I visited Thermo Fisher Scientific in Lenexa today for a quick tour of their facility. TFS is a global company and employs around 40,000 people who serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnost...ic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies. Thank you for the tour – I appreciated learning about Thermo Fisher Scientific. We’re fortunate to have their facility located here in the 3rd District.See More
- Today I received the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. I received a favorable NAM voting record of 92 percent during the 112th Session of Congress.
I’m honored to receive the National Ass...ociation of Manufacturers Award for Legislative Excellence. Manufacturing jobs are a critical element of our national economy, and I will continue to do what I can to help job creators and entrepreneurs succeed.See More
- I spoke to the members of the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce Congressional Forum today over lunch. They have a really outstanding group and they haven't skipped a monthly meeting in 44 years. I had a great conversation with the attendees and covered several topics; including the economy, the federal budget, policies to help job creators, the farm bill, tax policy and sequestration.
- I attended the KC Metro Leadership Kansas Alumni event in Overland Park this week. Leadership Kansas is a statewide program that was designed to enhance and motivate future leaders from various Kansas communities. As a 2007 graduate, it was a nice chance to catch up with many Kansas leaders in our area and meet some new acquaintances as well.
- This afternoon it was real treat to be at Crestview Elementary in Merriam with students in Ycare, an after school program of the YMCA. The student representatives gave me their art work representing Kansas. We talked about serving our country, serving others and working hard. I want to thank all these bright students for their great questions today.
- Thank you to Jeri and Connie, two nurses that are Certified Case Managers, for coming to visit with me today. They educated me on case and care management for patients using the home care model. I appreciate all they do to achieve better outcomes for patients.
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