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Sen. Moran Applauds Nomination of Stephen McAllister as United States Attorney for the District of Kansas
Sep 08 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the nomination of Stephen McAllister of Lawrence, Kan. as United States Attorney for the District of Kansas.
“Professor McAllister’s bright legal mind and his litigation experience uniquely qualify him for this role,” Sen. Moran said. “Mr. McAllister is a veteran attorney and has had a distinguished career in federal litigation, as Kansas solicitor general and during his time clerking for two Supreme Court Justices. I look forward to supporting his confirmation.”
If confirmed by the United States Senate, McAllister, a University of Kansas School of Law graduate, will serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer in the state of Kansas by representing the federal government in civil and criminal matters before federal courts of his jurisdiction. In addition, the United States Attorney also takes a key leadership role in coordinating law enforcement activities and training.
Statement from the White House:
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2017
President Donald J. Trump Announces Sixth Wave of United States Attorney Nominations
President Donald J. Trump today announced his sixth wave of United States Attorney nominations.
If confirmed, Stephen R. McAllister of Kansas will serve as the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas. Mr. McAllister is currently the Solicitor General of Kansas and the E.S. & Tom W. Hampton Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas. Mr. McAllister has argued nine times before the Supreme Court of the United States and currently teaches constitutional and federal civil rights law at the University of Kansas. Mr. McAllister clerked for the Honorable Clarence Thomas of the United States Supreme Court, the Honorable Byron R. White of the United States Supreme Court, and the Honorable Richard A. Posner of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He received his B.A., with highest distinction, from the University of Kansas, and his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Kansas School of Law.
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Sen. Moran Applauds Nomination of John Broomes to be Federal District Court Judge for Kansas
Sep 07 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the nomination of Mr. John W. Broomes of Wichita to serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
“Mr. Broomes has an impressive record that makes him uniquely qualified to fill this judgeship,” said Sen. Moran. “He has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the law throughout his career in Wichita serving under a federal district court judge and in private practice. In addition, he has served our nation as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Submarine Force, where he earned the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. I urge the Senate Judiciary Committee to swiftly act on his nomination so the full Senate can quickly confirm Mr. Broomes.”
Mr. Broomes earned his J.D. at Washburn University School of Law, where he graduated first in his class.
Announcement from the White House:
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2017
President Donald J. Trump Announces Seventh Wave of Judicial Candidates
Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that he has nominated sixteen individuals to the following Federal judgeships.
If confirmed, John W. Broomes of Kansas will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. John Broomes is currently a Member of the Hinkle Law Firm LLC, where he practices in the firm’s Business Litigation Group with a focus on natural resources law. Earlier in his career, Mr. Broomes served as a law clerk to both Judge Monti L. Belot and Magistrate Judge Donald W. Bostwick on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. Before entering law school, Mr. Broomes was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Submarine Force, where his awards included the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. Mr. Broomes received his B.S., with high honors, from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law, where he graduated first in his class with a Certificate in natural resources law.
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Sen. Moran Statement on Debt Limit Vote
Sep 07 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today issued the following statement after opposing legislation to increase the debt limit from its current $20 trillion level:
“For many years now, Washington, D.C. has abdicated its responsibility to rein in our soaring national debt, instead repeatedly voting on short-term fixes and increasing the debt limit without making substantive, serious changes to the way Washington spends money. This pattern is a threat to our economic health, job creation and the ability of the next generation of Americans to pursue bright futures. To couple this kind of short-sighted punt with disaster relief funding is Washington at its worst.
“I support providing relief for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey, which has devastated many parts of Texas, and to providing financial resources as millions of Americans in the southeast prepare for Hurricane Irma. It is unfortunate that we were unable to demonstrate our support for the suffering Americans on our gulf coast due to the addition of the continuing resolution and approaching debt limit.”
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies – traveled over Labor Day weekend with Acting Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy to Poland, Germany and Afghanistan to meet with U.S. Army soldiers, to assess their efforts in the European Deterrence Initiative, and to discuss plans for executing the administration’s strategy for Afghanistan.
“It was a privilege to travel overseas alongside Acting Secretary McCarthy to visit with soldiers and to listen to their experiences serving in Germany, Poland and Afghanistan,” said Sen. Moran. “The soldiers I met with are proud of their service and they see the difference they are making. I was honored to share my gratitude and appreciation on behalf of Kansans for their service to our nation. It was particularly memorable to meet with soldiers from Kansas, who exemplify Kansans’ love for family, state and country.”
“Part of my focus on this visit was to gather more information regarding the United States’ presence in Afghanistan and to determine whether we are on a path to success,” Sen. Moran continued. “I met with General John W. Nicholson – the Commander for all U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan – to gain his insight regarding the enduring challenges in relation to the longest war in our nation’s history. There are major changes occurring, and this is a country that, under new leadership, is on the move toward a better outcome. There are 21 terrorist organizations concentrated in Afghanistan, and I believe we have an obligation to protect American lives from terrorists who still wish to harm us. Therefore, Afghanistan is where the war on terrorism has to be fought. Gen. Nicholson’s strong leadership, combined with the dedication of our servicemembers and strategically crafted diplomatic solutions, will further enable an Afghan government that is fully committed to fight and to win. I was honored to be among such selfless warriors, and as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will work to make certain they are trained, ready and equipped to face a number of threats against our nation.”
For background:
- Sen. Moran met with the following Kansas soldiers in Poland: SSG Joseph Nilges from Manhattan, SSG Kerry Lawson from Junction City, SGT Joshua Throener from Junction City, SGT Darbyzackery Comer from Manhattan and SPC Vivian Gianelloni from Manhattan.
- The Dagger Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division at Ft. Riley will also deploy to Poland in the coming weeks. Sen. Moran visited with soldiers that the Dagger Brigade will be replacing to better understand their mission.
- This was Sen. Moran’s fourth visit to Afghanistan as a member of Congress.
Sen. Moran meets with soldiers of the Train, Advise and Assist Command – East in Afghanistan. To download this photo, click here.
Sen. Moran greets Kansas soldiers at Powidz Air Base in Poland. In Poland, Sen. Moran met SSG Joseph Nilges from Manhattan, SSG Kerry Lawson from Junction City, SGT Joshua Throener from Junction City, SGT Darbyzackery Comer from Manhattan and SPC Vivian Gianelloni from Manhattan. The Dagger Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division at Ft. Riley will also deploy to Poland in the coming weeks. To download this photo, click here.
Sen. Moran and Acting Sectary McCarthy survey training ground for the Afghan National Security force. To download this photo, click here.
Sen. Moran and Acting Secretary McCarthy meet with Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, who serves as commanding general of the U.S. Army soldiers in Europe. To download this photo, click here.
For additional photos from Sen. Moran’s visit to Afghanistan, Poland and Germany, click here.
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Sen. Moran's Statement Regarding Charlottesville
Aug 15 2017
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement regarding Charlottesville:
“As I said this weekend, white supremacy, bigotry and racism have absolutely no place in our society, and no one – especially the President of the United States – should ever tolerate it. We must all come together as a country and denounce this hatred to the fullest extent.”
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Sen. Moran Statement on Bob Schmidt’s Passing
Aug 08 2017
HAYS, Kan. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today issued the following statement regarding the passage of Eagle Communications Chairman Bob Schmidt:
“Robba and I are deeply saddened by the news of Bob Schmidt’s passing. Bob was among a few of our hometown’s most significant citizens – no one has made more of a difference in the well-being of our part of the state than Bob. From his service in the Navy to his time at Fort Hays State University to his work growing KAYS Radio into Eagle Communications, his natural leadership and generous spirit were clear to all who knew him. I’m grateful for our many years of friendship, and my family’s thoughts and prayers are with Bob’s loved ones today. We will miss him greatly.”
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Sens. Moran, Warner Introduce First Comprehensive Senate Bill to Encourage Food Service Providers to Help Eradicate Food Deserts
Bipartisan legislation would provide grocers, retailers, nonprofits with incentives to service food-scarce communities
Aug 03 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) this week introduced the first comprehensive legislation in the U.S. Senate to target food deserts by incentivizing food service providers such as grocers, retailers and nonprofits to help eradicate these areas. The bipartisan Healthy Food Access for All Americans (HFAAA) Act creates a system of tax credits and grants for businesses and nonprofits who serve these low-income and low-access urban and rural areas. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), an estimated 37 million Americans live in a food desert.
“Living in the breadbasket of our nation, we can often forget how prevalent hunger and the lack of access to healthy food in our own communities can be,” said Sen. Moran. “However, hunger and food insecurity are very real and threaten nearly 1 in 6 Kansans. The Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act would incentivize food providers to establish themselves in communities where people lack access to healthy, affordable food by encouraging the construction and establishment of grocery stores, food banks and farmers markets. All Kansans and Americans, regardless of where they live, deserve access to healthy food.”
“More than one million Virginians find themselves in low-income areas with no reliable source of healthy food, placing themselves at higher risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease,” said Sen. Warner. “Every person should have access to affordable and nutritious food regardless of where they live. By incentivizing food producers to go into communities where food access is a problem, we can help guarantee that fresh fruits and vegetables are available in the places where they are needed most.”
USDA defines a food desert as an area where a grocery store is not available within a mile in urban communities or 10 miles in rural areas. This bill expands on that definition by adding U.S. census tracts with a poverty rate of 20 percent (or higher) or a median family income of less than 80 percent of the median for the state or metro area. The legislation also defines a grocery market as a retail sales store with at least 35 percent of its selection dedicated to selling fresh produce, poultry, dairy and deli items.
“Bread for the World is encouraged to see a bipartisan effort to address food deserts and improve access to nutritious food in low-income and underserved communities in America. Hunger costs the U.S. economy at least $160 billion in poor health outcomes and additional health care costs every year. This bill is an important step to reduce hunger and improve health across the country,” Bread for the World Director of Government Relations Eric Mitchell said.
“Independent retail supermarkets and the wholesalers that supply them play a vital role in the communities they serve through access to food items and as a contributor to the local economy. The National Grocers Association has long supported the bipartisan efforts to find solutions to address the lack of food access in rural and urban areas and working towards strong private-public partnerships to address the barriers to entry faced by grocers in these underserved communities. We thank Senators Warner, Moran, Casey, and Capito for their efforts on the Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act and look forward to working with Congress to move this important piece of legislation forward,” National Grocers Association SVP of Government Relations and Public Affairs Greg Ferrara said.
Sen. Moran, co-chair of the Senate Hunger Caucus, has long been an advocate for making certain all Americans have access to healthy and nutritious food. He previously chaired the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, which allocates funding for food programs that reduce hunger in rural and urban communities. He remains a member of that subcommittee.
The full list of organizations supporting the Healthy Food Access for All Americans (HFAAA) Act includes: Bread for the World, Feeding America, Food Marketing Institute, Food Policy Action, Food Research and Action Center, Food Trust, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, National Grocers Association, U.S. Conference of Mayors, Reinvestment Fund, and Share Our Strength.
In order to qualify for a tax credit or grant for servicing qualifying food deserts, business and nonprofits must be certified as a “Special Access Food Provider” (SAFP) by the Treasury Department and USDA. The Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act qualifies as SAFPs those businesses and nonprofits who service food deserts through the following:
- New Store Construction: Companies that construct new grocery stores in a food desert will receive a onetime 15 percent tax credit (of the property plan and construction) after receiving certification from a regional CDE and Treasury/USDA as an SAFP.
- Retrofitting Existing Structures: Companies that make retrofits to an existing store’s healthy food sections can receive a onetime 10 percent tax credit after the repairs certify the store as an SAFP.
- Food Banks: Food banks that build new (permanent) structures in food deserts will be eligible to receive a onetime 15 percent grant in lieu of taxes, after certification as an SAFP.
- Temporary Access Merchants: Temporary access merchants (i.e. mobile markets, farmers markets, and some food banks) that are 501©(3)s will receive grants in lieu of taxes in the amount of 10 percent of their service costs for that year.
To read the full text of the bill, click here. A summary of the bill can be found here.
For a map of areas in the United States that would qualify to be served as food deserts under this bill, click here.
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Sen. Moran Applauds Nomination of Holly Teeter to be Federal District Court Judge for District of Kansas
Aug 03 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the nomination of Ms. Holly Teeter of Lenexa, Kan., to serve as a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.
“Ms. Teeter is one of the brightest young legal minds in our state,” said Sen. Moran. “Her wide variety of legal experiences make her an excellent choice for the bench. I urge the Senate Judiciary Committee to swiftly act on her nomination so the full Senate can quickly confirm Ms. Teeter.”
If confirmed by the Senate, Teeter, a University of Kansas School of Law graduate, will join the United States District Court for the District of Kansas with a lifetime appointment. The U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas is a federal trial court that processes civil and criminal cases that come under federal jurisdiction. The District of Kansas covers the full state of Kansas.
Announcement from the White House:
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2017
President Donald J. Trump Announces Sixth Wave of Judicial Candidates and Fifth Wave of U.S. Attorney Candidates
The President today announced that he has nominated ten individuals to the following Federal judgeships and four individuals to the following U.S. Attorney positions.
If confirmed, Holly Lou Teeter of Kansas will serve as a District Judge on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Mrs. Teeter is currently an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Teeter practiced patent law at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, and was a patent law clerk at Los Alamos National Security, LLC. She served as a law clerk to Judge Brian C. Wimes of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri and to Judge Carlos Murguia of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Mrs. Teeter received her B.S. with highest distinction from the University of Kansas School of Engineering, and her J.D. from the University of Kansas, where she was a member of the Kansas Law Review and graduated first in her class. She also holds a Diploma in Legal Studies from the University of Oxford.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies – applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of legislation Sen. Moran helped develop to make certain veterans can continue to access care in the community through the Veterans Choice Program. The legislation passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 414-0.
“I am pleased the Senate unanimously supported critical legislation to appropriate the funds necessary for the Veterans Choice Program to continue offering veterans access to healthcare closer to home,” said Sen. Moran. “Since Congress created this important program in 2014, I have worked to make certain our veterans in Kansas and across the country benefit from the access to quality and timely healthcare the Choice network provides. Veterans deserve the best our nation has to offer, and this is a proven program that veterans like and need. I urge the president to quickly sign this bill into law so our nation’s heroes can continue to receive increased access to healthcare in their communities.”
Timeline of Sen. Moran’s work on the Veterans Choice Program:
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June 3, 2014: Sen. Moran joined Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.), Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) to introduce the Veterans Choice Act.
June 11, 2014: The Senate passed Sen. Moran’s legislation to establish the Veterans Choice Program.
August 7, 2014: The Veterans Choice Program was signed into law by President Barack Obama.
December 15, 2014: Sen. Moran introduced legislation to improve the Veteran Choice Program’s 40-mile eligibility rule.
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January 22, 2015: Sen. Moran spoke on the Senate floor regarding his legislation to improve the Choice Program’s 40-mile rule.
February 26, 2015: Sen. Moran questioned VA Secretary McDonald about flawed implementation of Choice Program.
May 22, 2015: Senate unanimously passed Sen. Moran’s legislation to improve 40-mile Choice Act eligibility criteria.
July 23, 2015: Sen. Moran expressed concern with VA budget shortfall in Community Care accounts.
December 2, 2015: Sen. Moran urged VA Deputy Secretary Gibson to improve Choice Act implementation.
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March 7, 2016: Sen. Moran joined Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) to introduce the Veterans Choice Improvement Act.
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January 20, 2017: Sen. Moran urged President Donald Trump to work with Congress to improve the Veterans Choice Program.
January 24, 2017: Sen. Moran was selected as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; met with VA Sect. nominee Dr. David Shulkin.
February 1, 2017: Senator Moran pressed VA Secretary nominee Shulkin on Choice Program eligibility criteria.
March 8, 2017: Senator Moran joined Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), John McCain (R-Ariz.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) to introduce legislation to improve and extend the Veterans Choice Program.
April 3, 2017: The Senate passed legislation to preserve the Veterans Choice Program.
April 19, 2017: The Veterans Choice Improvement Act was signed into law. Sen. Moran and Sen. McCain authored an op-ed on the Veterans Choice Program, “A great day for veterans and Veterans Choice.”
June 7, 2017: Sen. Moran questioned Secretary Shulkin on the Choice Program at Veterans Affairs Committee hearing.
June 21, 2017: Sen. Moran convened hearing with Secretary Shulkin and questioned Choice budget shortfall and VA’s recent changes to Choice Program; sent letter to Secretary Shulkin regarding financial mismanagement at the VA.
July 27, 2017: Sen. Moran spoke on Senate floor urging colleagues to pass legislation to fund the Veterans Choice Program and fix the budget shortfall.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies – applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Ryan McCarthy as Under Secretary of the Army. Mr. McCarthy honorably served our nation as an Army Ranger in the 75th Ranger Regiment and was the Special Assistant to former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.
“I am encouraged by Mr. McCarthy’s personal experience as an Army Ranger and desire to better the lives of soldiers and their families, particularly those who call Fort Riley home,” said Sen. Moran. “He understands all too well that taking care of soldiers means taking care of their families, and I look forward to working with Mr. McCarthy to improve the quality of life for all Army families.”
On July 25, 2017, Mr. McCarthy met with Sen. Moran to discuss the strategic importance of Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth to the United States Army. Mr. McCarthy is familiar with the capabilities of and investments in Fort Riley – having visited several years ago when serving then-Defense Secretary Roberts Gates – and was instrumental in helping the Secretary execute his promise of constructing new schools for Army children and families stationed at Fort Riley.
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