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Panel OKs 6 more benefit improvements
The House Veterans Affairs Committee has passed a pile of legislation, combining proposals from more than 20 lawmakers into a collection of health and benefits bills that lawmakers said will improve the quality ...
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Panel OKs 6 more benefit improvements
The House Veterans Affairs Committee has passed a pile of legislation, combining proposals from more than 20 lawmakers into a collection of health and benefits bills that lawmakers said will improve the quality ...
U.S. House passes highway projects bill
A federal bill to send $115 million to Kansas for state highway projects has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, said Rep.
Russell doctor's work still a passion after 50 years -,
Retirement is not an option for Dr. Earl Merkel. He's been practicing medicine here for 50 years and he has no intentions of stopping anytime soon, much to the delight of many of his longtime patients.
Kansas delegates not using car rule
Kansas members of the U.S. House of Representatives say they are trying to save taxpayers money by not utilizing a rule that allows them to lease cars with their congressional allowance.
Panel OKs 6 more benefit improvements
The House Veterans Affairs Committee has passed a pile of legislation, combining proposals from more than 20 lawmakers into a collection of health and benefits bills that lawmakers said will improve the quality ...
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Approves Veterans' Health Care Bills
The House Veterans' Affairs Committee on Wednesday approved several bills related to health care services for veterans, CQ HealthBeat reports.
Midwest to Mideast: Congressman visits Israel
Congressman Jerry Moran, a conservative Republican who represents western Kansas' sprawling "Big First" District, admits that during his early years in office, it was politically expedient for him to vote ...
Panel votes to allow veterans to seek care closer to home
A pilot program approved by the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Wednesday may make it easier for veterans who live far away from the nearest hospital to receive the care they need.
Note to Chapman: Be patient, persistent
House Minority Leader Dennis McKinney stopped in Chapman recently to assess the damage from a June twister that tore through the north-central Kansas community.
"Wonder if he'll be able to write with any objectivity about Gruyere cheese?" quips one-time Washington and Dallas journalist Timothy A. O'Leary, who writes these days from his office in Switzerland.
Boyda Follows Through With Highway Fund Bill
Fulfilling a promise Congresswoman Nancy Boyda has introduced legislation in the United States House of Representatives to temporarily address a shortage in the Highway Trust Fund.
Kansas counties declared disaster areas
Congressman Jerry Moran today announced that President Bush has declared 46 Kansas counties, including Dickinson and Riley, a federal disaster area following extensive damage as a result of severe weather that ...
Updated: Air Force contract to be rebid
The U.S. Department of Defense will recompete $35 billion Air Force tanker contract in an expedited process.
Chapman continues to rebuild after tornado
Nearly a month has passed since a tornado roared through Tina Holliman's hometown and destroyed her house.
Chapman struggles with flood plain issues
' It's no small irony that nearly all Chapman residents who lost their homes in the tornado have been told that if they choose to rebuild, it will have to be without a basement.
Kansas: State seeking more federal money for roads
TOPEKA, Kan. - State transportation officials are worried they won't have enough money to pay for planned highway projects because of decreased federal funds, unless Congress comes up with an additional $120 ...
Congressman visits Kanopolis following storm
Kanopolis Mayor Cherie Sauers gives Congressman Jerry Moran a tour of the town Friday morning.
GAO favors Boeing in Air Force tanker decision
Wichita Business Journal - by Kelly L. Anderson and Chris Moon In a huge win for The Boeing Co.
Kansas Delegation Supports War-Funding Bill
Democrats Nancy Boyda and Dennis Moore and Republican Jerry Moran all voted in favor of a bill to provide $162 billion for U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.