Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Todd Tiahrt [R, KS-4]

At a Convention With Its Share of Subplots, McCain Is Portrayed as a Courageous Independent

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

With an assist from a longtime Democrat, Republicans built their case for electing John McCain president on the first full night of a convention swept up in drama and questions surrounding a surprise vice presidential candidate and the threat of a

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From the Convention: GOP Gathering in full swing

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

During Tuesdayâ€™s breakfast with the Kansas delegation, Rep. Jerry Moran spoke. During this morningâ€™s breakfast, Rep. Todd Tiahrt was expected to appear. ...

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Letter: What's best for Kansas

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

We should also replace the nonproductive Rep. Todd Tiahrt. Neither man did much to watch over the bidding process in the Pentagon, although Tiahrt is a ...

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GOP Wednesday: Tiahrt pumps up energy policy

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Todd Tiahrt did an impression of the Energizer Bunny this morning for benefit of the Kansas delegation at the Republican National Convention. ...

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READER VIEWS ON DEMOCRATS, SCHOOL BOND, WIND POTENTIAL, HARVEY ...

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

We also should replace the nonproductive Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Goddard. Neither man did much to watch over the bidding process in the Pentagon, ...

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D.C. Hopes Needle Exchanges Curb Soaring AIDS Rate

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON -- Reggie Jackson spends much of his day inside a Winnebago, riding through the city's hard-scrabble neighborhoods to hand out clean syringes in exchange for dirty ones. "We're saving lives, man," Jackson says. He's on a mission to protect

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Park Service Seeks Funding To Clean Up National Mall

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

"We consider the Mall to be the front lawn of the nation," said Rep. Todd Tiahrt of Kansas, the subcommittee's ranking Republican. "It should be a jewel. ...

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They Have A Dream

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

"America's front yard" needs a cleanup crew. Several million in cash would help, too. From afar, the National Mall, the majestic expanse of parkland from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, looks postcard-perfect. But don't get too close. The famous

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They Have A Dream

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

"We consider the Mall to be the front lawn of the nation," said Rep. Todd Tiahrt of Kansas, the subcommittee's ranking Republican. "It should be a jewel. ...

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Unless given more time, Boeing threatens to not bid on tanker contract

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON — Boeing's chief executive, James McNerney, told a top Pentagon official this week that his company might not compete for a $35 billion contract to build Air Force refueling tankers unless it gets an additional four months to prepare a bid.

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Boeing weighs exiting $35B tanker competition

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON The two senators from Kansas are asking the Pentagon to extend the deadline for bids on a $35 billion Air Force refueling tanker contract because Boeing Co. needs more time. Republican Sens. Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback say Boeing needs

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Boeing threatens no tanker contract bid if not given more time

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Boeing threatens no tanker contract bid if not given more time

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

... with Pentagon officials about the tanker contract as have Kansas' senators, Republicans Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, and Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan. ...

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DC Hopes Needle-Exchange Program Curbs Soaring AIDS Rate

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

In 1998, however, Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., and then-Sen. John Ashcroft, R-Mo., inserted language in the federal spending package that blocked DC from ...

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Kansas lawmakers seek more time for tanker bid

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Roberts, Brownback and Rep. Todd Tiahrt, another Kansas Republican, say the new guidelines unfairly favor Northrop's larger plane. ...

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Kansas teengets seat atDemocraticconvention

2008-08-17T00:00:00Z

Todd Tiahrt, R-Goddard. Ayres said students are only allowed to page for their hometown representative, so for once, she kept a lid on her political views. ...

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Spy teaches caution to gun control groups

2008-08-16T00:00:00Z

And, just last month Pinciaro received an e-mail asking him to keep her informed about efforts to unseat Rep. Todd Tiahrt, a Kansas Republican, ...

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The Mayors and the Mole

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z

â€œWhen Mayors Against Illegal Gunsâ€¦mounted a campaign against the NRA-backed Tiahrt amendmentâ€”legislation advanced by US Rep. Todd Tiahrt and first passed by ...

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Wichita's Mid-Continent Airport awarded $2.6M grant

2008-08-13T00:00:00Z

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $2.6 million to Wichita's Mid-Continent Airport to help with the construction of its new terminal, U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt announced on Wednesday. The money will be used for additional design and project

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Kansas National Guardsmen Laid To Rest

2008-08-13T00:00:00Z

Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Congressman Todd Tiahrt attended. "He put his life on the line, and we're safer because of it," said Rep. Tiahrt. ...

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