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I am disheartened by the White House Gun Violence task force’s recommendations. I will fight proposals in the Senate that threaten our 2nd Amendment rights and fail to take real action to curb a culture of violence in America.- I want to thank Governor Sam Brownback and his drought response team for another successful roundtable. These meetings keep us coordinated as we work together to respond to the third year of this historic drought.
Pat Roberts shared a link via Kansas Historical Society.
On this date in 1935 - Kansan Amelia Earhart is the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California.Pat Roberts shared a link.
Great news for McConnell and Wichita and Forbes Field and Topeka: they were selected today as finalists for the basing of the new KC-46A tanker program. While the basing decisions are not final, Kansas' military installations have again outperformed the competition. Just another example of the critical role Kansas plays in our national security.- Stopped by the 24th Annual Topeka Farm Show today. Thanks to those that stopped to shake hands and discuss the issues.
Pat Roberts shared State Library of Kansas's photo.
Kansans are fortunate to have the "Librarian of the Year" working for our state. Congratulations to Jo Bundler and thanks for your work on the frontier of e-books.
- Had a great time meeting with the very bright Osage City Class of 2013--GO INDIANS!
- The wildcats had a tough loss to end a great season. Safe travels to Wildcat nation making their way back home.
- Wishing Coach Snyder and the Kansas State University Wildcats a great game. EMAW!
- Early this morning, I voted to provide permanent tax relief to 99 percent of Americans who should not be made to pay the price of partisan politics and inaction in Washington, especially in a stalled economy. Make no mistake: I will vigorously fight to stop President Obama and Washington liberals from raising taxes and increasing deficit spending as America faces serious debt and fiscal crisis in ...the new year. The debt ceiling debate will enable us to make significant spending reductions. I have proven it can be done. I worked across the aisle to pass a Senate Farm Bill that cut spending by $24 billion. I am committed to building on those efforts for future generations of Americans.
While this deal is not the comprehensive solution I was seeking to America's debt crisis, delay or inaction on taxes would have only harmed our economy, damaged retirement savings, and penalized Kansans of all ages.
I am pleased that the final agreement also includes an extension of the 2008 Farm Bill through the end of September 2013. While this extension is not the best possible bill, I believe it is the best bill possible at this time. It provides consumers certainty by avoiding the dairy cliff, and it provides certainty to our producers and their lenders as Congress continues work on a Farm Bill in 2013.See More - Thanks to Governor Sam Brownback for keeping the focus on the drought with another meeting of his Drought Response team. Reduced Stream-flows and depleted reservoir storage are indicators that this drought is becoming more and more serious. Greatly appreciate this team staying on top of all available information and working with cities, irrigators and others.
- I was very sad to learn of the passing of my friend, Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii. The embodiment of the Greatest Generation, Senator Inouye was an American hero. When we last spoke, he said we were brothers. Despite the politics, you could always go to Danny Inouye for guidance and assistance. He will be missed in the Senate. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his wife, Irene.
- May God bless the men and women of law enforcement for putting their lives at risk each and everyday to keep the peace and ensure our safety. My thoughts and prayers are with the friends, fellow officers and families of Cpl. David Gogian and Officer Jeff Atherly of the Topeka Police.
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