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WEEKLY UPDATE May 8th, 2023

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2023 Career Fair

I hosted a career fair last week in Ag Hall at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka to help connect businesses with Kansans looking for a full or part-time job. We had over 50 employers with more than 2,000 available jobs.

Our Commitment to Secure the Southern Border

Title 42 expires in less than 10 days—one of the last remaining tools Border Patrol agents have at their disposal to help contain the worsening crisis at the southern border. The time for action is now. House Republicans have introduced legislation to deliver on our commitment to secure the southern border:

Updates on Debt Ceiling Bill

90 days. That's how long President Biden and Chuck Schumer have refused to do their job and address the debt limit. House Republicans have put forward and passed our plan to responsibility avoid default, grow our economy, and end reckless federal spending in Washington.

President Biden has been MIA on the debt limit. I joined KVOE Radio to talk about the Limit, Save, Grow Act—legislation I voted for this week to responsibly raise the debt limit and end wasteful spending in Washington. Read more HERE

It's disgraceful that President Biden would lie to America's veterans to distract from his administration's failed leadership.  Let's set the record straight. House Republicans' plan to responsibly raise the debt limit DOES NOT cut veterans' benefits. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I will always fight to ensure our nation's heroes get the benefits and care they deserve. Read more HERE

Delivering Accountability for the American People

Then-VP Joe Biden’s foreign business dealings and influence peddling schemes could pose a threat to our national security.  My colleagues and I on the Oversight Committee will use every tool in the toolbox to uncover the truth and deliver accountability for the American people. Read more HERE

Meeting with Kansans Across the District

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to Terebinth Coffee House & Roastery in Coffeyville yesterday to talk about the most pressing issues facing Kansas families. I am working to deliver solutions to help strengthen our communities and get our country back on track.

I had a productive meeting with Chaunte Police Captain Chris Pefley this week. As I talk to law enforcement officials across KS-02, I remain committed to fighting for increased resources to ensure our brave men and women in blue have the tools they need to keep our streets safe.

It was great visiting Twin Valley Electric in Altamont last week!  We discussed the impact of rising energy costs & supply chain disruptions and what Congress can do to help maximize American energy production.

May Mobile Office Hours

My staff will be in every county across KS-02 this month to help Kansans navigate our federal agencies and hear what issues are most concerning to Kansas families. Check out the schedule HERE:

Next Week's Staff Mobile Office Hours

Monday, May 8  Dorothy Bramlage Public Library 9:00 am - 10:00 am Council Groves Senior Center 11:00 am - 12:00 am Alma Library 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday, May 10 Emporia Public Library 9:30 am - 10:30 am Hillsboro City Hall 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Chase County Courthouse 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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