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Written by larryville Staff
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 13:37 |
 Senator Roberts posted remarks on his website regarding the President's plan for Afghanistan: “I have long said that in order to finish the missions in both Iraq and Afghanistan, we must trust the advice of our commanders on the ground,” Senator Roberts said. “I am especially confident in experienced leaders like General Petraeus and General Caldwell, who both recently served as the Commanding General at Fort Leavenworth. I have no doubt that General Petraeus is bringing his extensive experience to bear and that General Caldwell is working hard to ensure the Afghan forces will eventually be self sufficient, allowing our troops to come home." |
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Written by larryville Staff
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 13:29 |
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Press Release from US Senator Sam Brownback
Contact Brian Hart or Becky Ogilvie Resolution condemns Iran for human rights abuses; calls for release of religious prisoners WASHINGTON - Continuing their support for religious tolerance and freedom throughout the world, U.S. Senators Sam Brownback (R-KS), Ron Wyden (D-OR) announced that a resolution condemning Iran for the persecution of 300,000 Iranian members of the Baha'i Faith has been passed by the Senate. The Senators' resolution also called on Iran to release its prisoners held for their religious beliefs, including seven Baha'i leaders detained since 2008. The resolution was introduced by Brownback and Wyden and supported by 16 other senators from both parties. |
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Written by info@barackobama.com
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 13:02 |
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Last night, President Obama laid out his plan to defend our national interest by refocusing our efforts on three clear goals: defeating al Qaeda, stabilizing Pakistan, and breaking the Taliban's momentum in Afghanistan.
To achieve these goals, the President has authorized the rapid deployment of 30,000 more troops in Afghanistan, with a firm commitment to begin bringing our troops home in 2011.
It's a clean break from the failed Afghanistan policy of the Bush administration, and a new, focused strategy that can succeed. Please take a moment to watch the President's address to the nation and read more about his plan.
Our new strategy ends the era of blank checks for Afghanistan's leaders, facilitates a responsible transition to Afghan security forces, and begins bringing our troops home in 2011.
Please take a moment to listen to President Obama outline his plan -- and pass this along to anyone you know who wants to learn more:
http://my.barackobama.com/AfghanistanAddress
Thank you,
Vice President Joe Biden
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Written by larryville Staff
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 13:18 |
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Nearly $8 billion a year in economic activity attributed to military in the state Military men and women not only contribute to our nation’s security, but also to the Kansas economy according to a new study commissioned by Governor Mark Parkinson’s Military Council. “Thousands of Kansans have answered the call to serve and protect our nation, both at home and abroad. While we can never repay them and their families for the many sacrifices they make on our behalf, we can follow our words with action. Four years ago, we enacted the Kansas Military Bill of Rights to support service men, women and their families,” Parkinson said. “Today, this study reaffirms that thanks to our military bases we are not only a safer and more secure state, but that there is a positive economic impact to Kansas communities. This data strengthens our continuing effort to be the most military-friendly state in the America.” |
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Written by Press Release from Connect Kansas
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Tuesday, 01 December 2009 10:29 |
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 Lt. Governor Findley, Commerce Secretary Thornton to host news conference Dec. 7 in Topeka
Kansas has been awarded a $2 million matching grant by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to fund broadband mapping and planning through the Connect Kansas initiative.
The award will help Kansas collect data and develop a detailed map of the state’s existing broadband infrastructure. The map will be a crucial tool for businesses, consumers and policymakers involved in the Connect Kansas initiative to increase high-speed Internet access in rural Kansas.
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