Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Pat Roberts [R, KS]

Lots of no-shows expected at Republican National Convention

2008-08-31T00:00:00Z

So many GOP lawmakers have sent regrets -- citing tough reelection battles, previous commitments or other scheduling conflicts -- that a Senate official notes 'it's probably easier to say who is atten As Sen. John McCain prepares to accept the

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OP Company Mulls Layoffs After Bank Closes

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

TOPEKA, Kan. -- A suburban Kansas City energy company is considering layoffs after the closure of a bank where it had $2 million deposited. Reid Scofield, chief executive officer of Overland Park-based Sterling Energy, said he might have to lay off 75

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Slattery suspends staffer for e-mail flap

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Slattery’s campaign on Wednesday suspended a staffer who called Slattery’s opponent a profane name in an e-mail mistakenly sent to supporters. Ian Staples, Slattery’s deputy communications director, has been

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Slattery suspends staffer for e-mail flap

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

In-depth coverage of the candidates and the issues, all leading up to the Aug. 5 primary and the Nov. 4 general election. Ian Staples, Slattery’s deputy communications director, has been suspended indefinitely without pay, said Abbie Hodgson, a

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Vulgar e-mail accidentally sent by Slattery staffer

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

In-depth coverage of the candidates and the issues, all leading up to the Aug. 5 primary and the Nov. 4 general election. A Jim Slattery for Senate staffer apologized Tuesday afternoon for a blast e-mail that included obscene language about Sen. Pat

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SO THEY SAID

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., defining congressional spending "earmarks" for the Salina Noon Rotary Club "She's just defeated Ryun by successfully convincing ...

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A delegate's perspective

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

We spent a lot of time with Sen. Pat Roberts, and I had the opportunity to meet many other senators and representatives. The five presidents I most admire ...

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Letter: Check the past record

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

Tooting his own horn, Pat Roberts' letter July 25 about all he has done for the Medicare bill was sure far-flung for a man who has such close ties to the ...

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What's in a name? A lot, Slattery says

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

It's the name of the building: Pat Roberts Hall. Roberts, 1 of the state's two Republican senators, is seeking a third term this year. ...

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Slattery to make appearance

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Jim Slattery will bring his campaign to unseat US Sen. Pat Roberts to Arkansas City this weekend. Slattery will hold a town hall meeting at 1 pm Saturday at ...

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CQ Politics Race Rating: Safe Republican

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

... state Sen. Nick Jordan. CQ Politics race rating: Democrat Favored. The Senate race features a long-shot challenge to two-term Republican Pat Roberts by ...

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Soldiers' families will come first, communities promise

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

US Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) said Kansas taking care of soldiers and their families is "not really new," and "what Kansas is all about" when visiting Clay ...

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Letter: Ignoring the effort

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

I wonder what excuse Sen. Pat Roberts has for ignoring a fellow citizen running for office and running against Jim Slattery before Mr. Slattery was the ...

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Roberts promises help witih housing 'red tape'

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

US Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) promised yesterday to cut through red tape to help Clay Center get funding to build affordable housing during a visit with ...

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Covenant Signed to Strengthen Partnership of Community and the Army

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z

... well at night because it allows them to do their jobs without worrying whether their families are being taken care of,â€ US Senator Pat Roberts said. ...

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The Army community

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z

Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, and Reps. Jerry Moran and Nancy Boyda were all on hand for the signing of the covenant. The ceremony was festive, ...

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Democrat in Kan. Senate race makes earmarks issue

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z

(AP) - Sen. Pat Roberts saw it as a boon for Kansas: a federal highway bill setting aside $94 million for specific projects he advocated, ...

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Collins leads in candidate to candidate contributions

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

Sen. Richard Burr (RN.C.); Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.); Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.); Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.); former Sen. Don Nickles (R-Okla.); Sen. ...

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California's Dianne Feinstein forced to miss the Democratic convention

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

But Sen. Dianne Feinstein's absence has nothing to do with political calculations (though she was a fervent Hillary Clinton backer). ...

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Updating constituents

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

... to develop its own energy resources, Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., said Monday at a meeting of the Salina Noon Rotary Club at the Bicentennial Center. ...

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