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Senator Blumenthal raises concerns over VA hiring freeze amid nominee's advancement

By Wichita Standard | Jan 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, expressed concerns regarding a hiring freeze at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) before a committee vote to advance Doug Collins' nomination for...

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Blumenthal urges nominee Collins to protect veterans' reproductive rights

By Wichita Standard | Jan 22, 2025

During a recent Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Richard Blumenthal, the Ranking Member from Connecticut, urged Doug Collins, the nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to uphold veterans' access to reproductive care.

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Blumenthal questions Collins on VA hiring freeze impact during committee hearing

By Wichita Standard | Jan 22, 2025

During a recent Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal questioned Doug Collins, the nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, regarding the impact of President Donald Trump's federal hiring freeze on veterans'...

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 22, 2025

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25.

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Trump rejects OECD tax deal; Rep. Estes supports move

By Wichita Standard | Jan 21, 2025

Yesterday, President Donald Trump unveiled his Day One Agenda, stating that the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) global tax deal will not impact the United States.

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Blumenthal criticizes Trump administration over canceled flights for Afghan allies

By Wichita Standard | Jan 21, 2025

During a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized the Trump Administration's decision to cancel flights for approximately 1,660 Afghan allies.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 23?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 20, 2025

This former Wichita Standard area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 23.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 22?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 19, 2025

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jan 18, 2025

The following parishes in the Wichita Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Ron Estes criticizes CBO's budget projections

By Wichita Standard | Jan 17, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas has expressed concern over the latest projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) regarding the nation's fiscal condition.

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Senator Blumenthal questions nominee Vought on veterans' benefit proposals

By Wichita Standard | Jan 17, 2025

During a recent Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal expressed significant concerns over proposals by Russell Vought, nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 20?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 17, 2025

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 20.

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Estes criticizes Biden's push for OECD Pillar 2 adoption before transition

By Wichita Standard | Jan 15, 2025

This week, Representative Ron Estes from Kansas published an opinion piece in The Telegraph.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 16?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 13, 2025

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 16.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 15?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 12, 2025

This former Wichita Standard area high school standout will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jan 11, 2025

The following parishes in the Wichita Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Lawmakers urge SSA for timely relief after repeal of WEP & GPO

By Wichita Standard | Jan 10, 2025

With the recent repeal of Social Security's Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), the Social Security Administration (SSA) faces demands for clarity on how it plans to deliver relief to those affected by these...

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 13?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 10, 2025

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 13.

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Jerry Moran becomes chairman of Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

By Wichita Standard | Jan 8, 2025

This week, the Senate Republican Conference confirmed U.S. Senator Jerry Moran from Kansas as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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Blumenthal discusses veteran affairs with nominee Doug Collins

By Wichita Standard | Jan 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut and the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, recently met with Doug Collins, who is expected to be nominated as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).