WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Wednesday following the shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise and congressional staff in Virginia: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Congressman Steve Scalise, his staff, family, and all those injured this morning. I’m grateful to the U.S. Capitol Police officers who displayed true bravery in protecting congressional members and staff and bringing an end to this senseless act of violence.” Ron Estes is a 5th g...
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Tuesday after Congress passed the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017: "America's veterans should not be forced to fight through a bureaucratic labyrinth in order to receive the care they deserve. Often times, when abuses have come to light at the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department has been unable to hold its employees accountable due to excessive b...
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Thursday after the House of Representatives passed the Financial CHOICE Act: “I was proud to vote for and cosponsor the Financial CHOICE Act. Repealing the burdensome regulations in the Dodd-Frank Act is a solution to repair one of President Obama's most disastrous policies. This CHOICE Act will accomplish what Dodd-Frank was designed to do—holding large banks accountable for their actions while also allowing e...
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WICHITA, KS – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kan.) on Monday issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s plan to privatize America’s air traffic control system: “I share President Trump’s desire to make travel in America’s airspace safer, more efficient and technologically advanced. However, any plans for privatization of our air traffic control system must also take into consideration the impact on general aviation. Wichita is the Air Capital of the World and we have pioneered gen...
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement today on the decision by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City to pull out of Obamacare. “Obamacare is clearly broken and Congress must fix it. The law is collapsing before our eyes. In Kansas and across the country, millions of Americans are hurting and rightfully concerned about what will happen next. This decision highlights the urgent need to replace Obamacare. I was proud to support the American Health Care A...
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced staff assignments for his Washington, DC office. “I am very pleased with the A-Team that we have put together for my Washington, DC staff,” Estes said. “4th District residents will be well-served by the mix of Kansans and those with previous Capitol Hill experience who will be assisting constituents through my office.” Staff assignments in the Washington, DC office are as follows: Josh Bell will stay on permanently as Chief of Staff...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kan.) on Thursday offered his support of the appointment of former FBI Director Robert Mueller as Special Counsel to the investigation of alleged Russian government efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election and related matters. In his statement, Estes said: “In a case of such public interest, it is imperative to foster confidence and independence to assure the American people that we are still a nation grounded in the rule of law. I have conf...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kan.) on Thursday praised the passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) by the U.S. House of Representatives. In a statement, Estes said: “The AHCA is a historic first step toward putting people – not politics – back at the center of our health care system. The voters of the 4th District sent me to Congress to find solutions to complex issues facing our country. Obamacare has unquestionably hurt more people than it has helped, and it has forced Am...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Republican Conference today confirmed the appointment of Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kan.) to two standing committees of the U.S. House of Representatives. Estes will serve on the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Small Business Committee, beginning immediately. “Growing jobs and our economy is a key priority for us in South Central Kansas,” said Estes. “Small businesses and our skilled workers in the aerospace, energy and manufacturing industries ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kan.) was sworn into office Tuesday evening and now officially begins his duties representing the 4th District of Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives. Speaker Paul Ryan administered the congressional oath of office. In a statement, Estes said: “From Stafford to Sedan, from Mount Hope to Mulvane, the people of the 4th District of have given me the opportunity to represent them on the issues that are important to all of us. I take this responsibi...
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