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Joined July 2010

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    Great Brooklyn Barbecue? Fake News! Bad! Must collude with Kansas City to be great! Maybe Brooklyn can cook ?

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  2. Having to decide between paying rent & buying food is unacceptable. That's why I oppose President Trump's requested budget cuts to affordable housing programs throughout the US.

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  3. After spending $2 trillion on tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, it seems especially cruel the administration wants to cut $7 billion from the Children's Health Insurance Program.

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  4. Proud to join & 60+ of our colleagues calling for a 90-day comment period on EPA's proposed "selective science" policy. America's scientists, businesses & citizens deserve time to learn about and respond to this troubling proposal.

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  5. May 4

    “The biggest gap in my soul is the room for improvement”. -

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  6. May 4

    Congrats , here with his family, receiving the Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award. Well done and an outstanding career. – at Marriott Muehlbach Tower

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  7. Enjoyed stopping by the International Day of the Child event in Independence this weekend to celebrate America's children. Thank you to the Independence Ethnic Council for hosting such a great event!

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  8. Affordable homes are critical to climbing the economic ladder. We must invest in to increase economic opportunity.

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  9. Teen suicide has turned into an epidemic in America. That’s why I introduced HR 3552, the Cady Housh and Jason Flatt Teen Suicide Prevention Act so that we can make those around our children more aware & capable of dealing with mental illness.

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  10. Happy to all the educators around the US who do some of the most important work in the country for just a fraction of what they truly deserve. Thank you for your hard work and public service!

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  11. When I first ran for public office in 1979, I never would have imagined I would be mentioned in the same breath as President Harry Truman. Grateful to the Harry S Truman Good Neighbor Award Foundation for this award and overjoyed my family was able to celebrate with me. Thank you

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  12. May 4

    Thank you for stopping by our Legislative Breakfast this morning!

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  13. Happy to stop by the 's legislative breakfast this morning to give an update on what's happening in DC and some legislation I'd like to see Congress work on. Thanks for having me!

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  14. "Even with unemployment at a 17-year low of 4.1%, the proverbial rising tide has not lifted all boats: The fancy yachts have gotten most of the lift."

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  15. America is stronger and more prosperous when we have decent, affordable homes and stable communities. Congress should be working to increase funding for affordable housing.

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  16. A free press is fundamental to democracy. On we celebrate the important work journalists do to strengthen our democracy and hold our leaders accountable. Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to protect a strong and able free press throughout the world.

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  17. One of the biggest concerns I hear from rural areas is lack of access to broadband. Congress must fund infrastructure that will get them connected. Happy to speak at the Rural Development and Utilities Service Broadband Workshop in Higginsville yesterday to discuss solutions.

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  18. May 1
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    No better time to mark the one MILLIONTH free ride for veterans on . Thank you for your commitment to our service members and their families.

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  19. According to the Institute on Taxation & Economic Policy, the top 1% of Americans will get $84 billion in 2019 thanks to the . To put that in perspective, , which helps feed 39 million Americans and 1 in 4 children, only costs $58 billion.

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  20. An incredible honor to be selected to receive the Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award. Truly humbled.

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  21. The Midwest is booming and Kansas City is leading the way!

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