U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Jon Tester have introduced the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices (STAND) Act, aimed at improving treatment for veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders. The legislation requires the VA to offer annual preventative health evaluations to these veterans and increase assistive technologies to better serve their needs.Senator Moran emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, “Spinal cord injuries can be devastating, but by providing veterans with the right tools and treatments, we can help them regain mobility and...
There were 13 companies in a city associated with Sedgwick County that received 13 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) took a firm stand against wasteful spending in Washington by voting against a costly package of spending bills amounting to $1.2 trillion.Speaking on the matter, Rep. Estes expressed his concerns, stating, "At $34.5 trillion in debt and when we're borrowing $95,000 per second, there is no reason to continue pushing forward reckless spending full of pet projects and waste that doesn't benefit Kansans."He further emphasized the need for immediate action, asserting, "We must change our fiscal trajectory now instead of...
Of the 520,467 citizens living in Sedgwick County in 2021, 74.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 386,727 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Angus King have introduced legislation aimed at expanding veterans' access to exams necessary for the disability claims process. The bill seeks to make permanent a pilot program created in 2020 to expand license portability requirements for medical professionals conducting disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).Sen. Moran emphasized the importance of timely and quality care for veterans, stating, “Veterans deserve access to timely, high-quality care and a greater ability to choose when, where and how to use the...
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has called on VA Secretary Denis McDonough to take action in response to serious deficiencies in the Department of Veterans Affairs' employee screening processes. Sen. Moran emphasized the need for a comprehensive plan to ensure that VA's workforce is screened and held to the highest professional standards. He highlighted the risks posed by unvetted VA employees with prior criminal records, stating that such shortcomings have enabled individuals to stalk, sexually harass, and assault...
Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has penned an op-ed in the National Review, titled "The Biden Administration’s Budget Disaster," criticizing President Joe Biden's latest budget proposal. In his op-ed, Estes highlights the concerning aspects of Biden's budget plan and contrasts it with the Republican alternative that aims to balance the budget in 10 years.Estes starts by pointing out the alarming nature of Biden's budget proposal, which includes significant increases in taxes, expansions of government agencies, and the creation of new mandatory spending programs. He emphasizes...
Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), David Kustoff (R-Tennessee), and eight other members of the Ways and Means Committee have raised concerns about the telework policies at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In a letter addressed to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, the representatives expressed their worries about the impact of remote work on the IRS's ability to provide reliable service to taxpayers."The IRS has a duty to provide reliable service to hardworking American taxpayers who are trying to follow the rules by paying their taxes – if working remotely is the main obstacle...