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Trump rejects OECD tax deal; Rep. Estes supports move

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.

By Wichita Standard | Jan 21, 2025

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Rep. Ron Estes criticizes CBO's budget projections

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

By Wichita Standard | Jan 17, 2025

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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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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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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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Rep. Ron Estes named chair of social security subcommittee

By Wichita Standard | Jan 7, 2025

Today, Rep. Ron Estes has been appointed as the Chair of the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee.

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Rep. Ron Estes advocates reducing federal government's size

By Wichita Standard | Jan 6, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas recently shared his views on government reform in an op-ed published in The Daily Signal.

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Rep. Ron Estes supports resolution aiding farmers amidst funding gridlock

By Wichita Standard | Dec 20, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas has cast his vote in favor of a Continuing Resolution (CR) aimed at keeping the government operational while extending provisions for farmers and providing disaster relief nationwide.

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Rep. Ron Estes votes on government funding bill amid fiscal accountability concerns

By Wichita Standard | Dec 19, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes, a Republican from Kansas, cast his vote in favor of a legislative measure aimed at keeping the government operational, extending support for farmers, and providing disaster relief nationwide.

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DOE halts transmission corridor plan affecting Kansas

By Wichita Standard | Dec 16, 2024

The Department of Energy (DOE) has decided not to move forward with the proposed Midwest-Plains National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC), which would have affected Kansas, including Edwards and Pawnee counties in the 4th District.

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Senator Moran supports new veteran healthcare legislation but calls for further mental health focus

By Wichita Standard | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas has expressed approval following the Senate's passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

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Senators demand accountability after VA reports budget mismanagement

By Wichita Standard | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas and Representative Mike Bost of Illinois have urged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough to focus on accountability in the VA's executive appraisal cycle.

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Legislation introduced to study blast injury impacts on veteran mental health

By Wichita Standard | Dec 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran from Kansas and Angus King from Maine have introduced the Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2024.

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Kansas set to save millions through revised water storage contracts

By Wichita Standard | Dec 10, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes has cast his vote in favor of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act, also known as S. 4367, which passed the House with a vote of 399-18.

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Rep. Ron Estes joins new DOGE Caucus targeting government efficiency

By Wichita Standard | Nov 22, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas has announced his membership in the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, a newly established group aimed at addressing government inefficiencies.

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Rep. Ron Estes advocates extending tax cuts amid congressional discussions

By Wichita Standard | Nov 22, 2024

Yesterday, Representative Ron Estes of Kansas published an opinion piece in Newsweek addressing the implications of upcoming discussions on the extensions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) as a new Congress and president take office in 2025....

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House passes bill targeting terror financing and tax penalties on American hostages

By Wichita Standard | Nov 21, 2024

Today, Representative Ron Estes from Kansas expressed his support for H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, during a session in the House of Representatives.

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Lawmakers seek answers from VA on delayed support for military sexual trauma victims

By Wichita Standard | Nov 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and Representative Mike Bost have requested answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough regarding delays in implementing the Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Claims Coordination Act.

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Senate approves new VA medical facility projects across multiple states

By Wichita Standard | Nov 15, 2024

The U.S. Senate has approved a bill led by Senators Jerry Moran and Jon Tester to authorize new construction projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities across the United States.

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Trump nominates Doug Collins for Secretary of Veterans Affairs

By Wichita Standard | Nov 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas and the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has commented on President Donald Trump's recent nomination.