U.S. Senator Pat Roberts

Senator Roberts Votes to Protect Patients and Taxpayer

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:33:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today voted against advancing partisan health care reform legislation because of its threat to the American health care system and economy.

Senator Roberts released the following statement:

“This legislation, crafted behind c...

Senator Roberts: Health Care Reform Bill Rations Care

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today said provisions in the partisan health care reform bill will further ration care, using cost controls to interfere with the doctor/patient relationship. Senator Roberts spoke against the bill on the Senate floor today.

“This bi...

Senators Roberts, Harkin Fight to Improve Senior Nutrition Programs

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:59:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) led a bipartisan group of Senators to urge the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reinstate senior nutrition programs’ ability to receive bonus commodities. This will allow programs such as M...

Senator Roberts Urges DOD to Consider WTO Ruling in Tanker Competition

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:32:00 EST

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of members of Congress to urge the Department of Defense to consider illegal trade subsidies during the procurement of a next generation tanker.

Senator Roberts Urges DOD to Consider WTO Ruling in Tanker Competition

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:23:00 EST

Senator Roberts: Senate Approves Military Construction Bill; Contains Projects for Kansas Guard, Ft. Riley

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:36:00 EST

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts announced the Senate approved the Fiscal Year 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act containing two projects for Kansas.

Senator Roberts Announces Service Academy Nominations

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EST

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today released the names of the young Kansans who will receive his nomination for appointments to U.S. Service Academies.

Senator Roberts Issues Statement Recognizing Veterans

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:08:00 EST

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, a former Marine,releases statement in recognition of Veteran’s Day.

Senator Roberts: Cap and Tax Legislation Will Cost Kansas Jobs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:02:00 EST

At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today said a partisan cap and tax bill rammed through the Senate will cost Kansas jobs.

Senator Roberts: Cap and Tax Legislation Will Cost Kansas Jobs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:15:00 EST

Senator Roberts Announces USDA Disaster Designation for Several Kansas Counties

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:21:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today announced the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) disaster designations for several Kansas counties due to losses caused by high winds and hail that occurred from July 17, through September 3, 2009.

USDA designated...

Senator Roberts Honored at Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:52:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts was honored today as the most senior Marine in the U.S. Senate at a cake cutting ceremony on the 234th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps.

“I want to wish a happy 234th birthday to the Marine Corps,” Senator Roberts said...

Senator Roberts Honored at Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:29:00 EST

Health Care Reform Out of Control; Costs to Taxpayer $2.4 Trillion

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:06:00 EST

"The rushed health care reform proposals being debated behind closed doors could end up costing the taxpayer $2.4 trillion over ten years while doing nothing to lower the rising cost of care for patients and causing insurance premiums to rise," U.S. Senator Pat Roberts said today.

Senator Roberts: Health Care Reform Proposals Will Raise Premiums and Hurt Kansas Small Businesses

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:46:00 EST

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today said health care reform proposals will raise health insurance premiums and hurt Kansas’ small businesses.

Sen. Roberts, Sen. Brownback, Sen. Inhofe and Rep. Jenkins: Authority for Treece Buyout Headed to President’s Desk

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:35:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS), Sam Brownback (R-KS) and U.S. Representative Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) today announced the Congress has approved legislation, to be signed into law by the President, to provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to buyout Tre...

Senator Roberts: Senate Passes Interior Bill Conference Report Including $15.3 Million in Important Kansas Projects

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:26:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) today announced that the Senate passed the 2010 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Conference Report, which includes more than $15.3 million in important Kansas projects. The bill now goes to the President to be signed...

Health Care Reform - No Higher Taxes

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:52:00 EST

Senator Roberts: Tax Hikes to Pay for Health Care Reform; Extends IRS’ Reach into American Families

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:57:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today, on the Senate floor, made remarks about the tax increases used to pay for health care reform.

Army National Military Family of the Year

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST