Scott Rothschild

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Moore defends rescue vote
House majority leader visits area in support of lone Kansan to vote for package
September 30, 2008
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer on Tuesday campaigned in support of the failed financial markets bailout, and backed U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, the only Kansan in Congress who voted for the proposal.
Slattery, Roberts duel over issues at state fair
September 9, 2008
Democrat Jim Slattery and Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts dueled Saturday over the economy, war, energy and illegal immigration before a boisterous and wet crowd at the Kansas State Fair.
Governor appoints task force to study transportation plans
August 20, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius last week kicked off the start of the state’s next transportation program. But funding will be a challenge.
State council endorses reduced highway speed limits
August 20, 2008
Slower commutes and steeper fines could be down the road under a proposal advanced last week by the Kansas Energy Council.
Decision to skip Leavenworth as NBAF finalist was unfair, angry lawmaker says
August 11, 2008
A state legislator on Monday expressed anger after a report indicated that Leavenworth had a high score as a possible location for a federal biosafety lab but was leapfrogged as a finalist by politically connected Mississippi.
Jenkins wins U.S. House of Representatives 2nd District race
August 6, 2008

Former congressman Jim Ryun early Wednesday conceded defeat to State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins in the Republican Party primary for the 2nd Congressional District nomination.

Governor rules out tax hike for highways
July 29, 2008
Sensing the public would not tolerate an increase in the state gasoline tax at a time of record gasoline prices, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has pretty much closed the door on raising the levy.
Higher education affordability important to regents leader
July 23, 2008
Donna Shank wants higher education to be available for all Kansans.
Moore endorses Obama
Boyda decides to remain neutral
June 4, 2008
U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, whose district includes east Lawrence, endorses Barack Obama for president, while U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda, whose district includes west Lawrence, promises to support the Democratic nominee.
NAFTA opponents seek resolution
March 19, 2008
Topeka - Agreements with Mexico and Canada are setting the stage for construction of a huge highway that will gobble up Kansans’ property and jeopardize U.S. security, representatives from a wide range of groups said Monday.

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