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Blumenthal supports Doug Collins as new VA Secretary amid Trump administration concerns

By Wichita Standard | Feb 4, 2025

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal expressed his support for Doug Collins' confirmation as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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Blumenthal urges Trump to halt Musk's alleged control over Treasury's payment system

By Wichita Standard | Feb 3, 2025

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal has urged President Donald Trump to intervene in what he describes as Elon Musk's takeover of the U.S. Treasury's payment system.

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American Airlines CEO visits ICT after flight tragedy

By Wichita Standard | Feb 3, 2025

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Wichita Mayor Lily Wu, and U.S. Representative Ron Estes visited Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport following a tragic accident involving Flight 5342.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 6?

By Wichita Standard | Feb 3, 2025

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 6.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Feb 1, 2025

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

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 3?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 31, 2025

This former Wichita Standard area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Feb. 3.

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Kansas delegation responds to plane crash affecting Wichita community

By Wichita Standard | Jan 30, 2025

Following a tragic plane crash involving a flight from Wichita, the Kansas Congressional delegation has expressed condolences and support for those affected.

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Blumenthal criticizes Trump administration's freeze on federal aid affecting veteran programs

By Wichita Standard | Jan 28, 2025

At a recent Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized the Trump Administration's decision to freeze federal grants, including those at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 30?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 27, 2025

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 30.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jan 25, 2025

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

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Blumenthal criticizes Trump's firing of VA's inspector general

By Wichita Standard | Jan 25, 2025

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal has expressed concerns following President Trump's recent dismissal of several Inspector Generals, including Mike Missal from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 28?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 25, 2025

This former Wichita Standard area high school standout will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

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Blumenthal urges full exemption of VA staff from federal hiring freeze

By Wichita Standard | Jan 24, 2025

Senator Richard Blumenthal, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent exemptions to the federal hiring freeze announced by President Trump.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 27?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 24, 2025

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 27.

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Senate Democrats urge Trump to exempt VA staff from hiring freeze

By Wichita Standard | Jan 23, 2025

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal, along with 24 Democratic Senators, has urged President Trump to exempt all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees from the recent hiring freeze.

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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.