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		<title>Moran Battles to Restore Ethics in Washington</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Earmark Ban Comes in Wake of PMA Earmark Scandal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jerry Moran today announced his support for a ban on all earmarks, a policy the House GOP Conference voted in favor of this morning.
“Congress is spending at an alarming rate, undermining our economic recovery and burdening our kids and grandkids with crushing debt,” [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/moran-successful-in-push-for-republican-earmark-ban</link>
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		<title>Saying &#8220;No&#8221; to the Healthcare Takeover</title>
		<description><![CDATA[President Obama thinks it is time to act on health care reform, but his methodology is wrong. The President and Congress are failing to listen to the American people on this issue. Health care has long been one of my top priorities in Congress. But I have stated before that health care is not “one-size [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/saying-no-to-the-healthcare-takeover</link>
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		<title>Moran Asks Sebelius to Intervene on Health Care with President Obama</title>
		<description><![CDATA[(Overland Park, Kan.) – Kansas First District Congressman and Senate Candidate Jerry Moran, (R-Hays), today issued a direct appeal to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to intervene with the President on his decision to use the budget reconciliation process to pass his proposal.
“Today, I am asking for Secretary Sebelius to intervene [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/moran-asks-sebelius-to-intervene-on-health-care-with-president-obama</link>
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		<title>Moran offers legislation that could benefit states producers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[McPherson, Kan. —
Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran has built a reputation, and a successful political career, on his dedication to the state’s agriculture industry. Last week, Moran continued his efforts to bolster the state’s agricultural sector by introducing legislation that would further streamline trade between the U.S. and Cuba.
The passage of the Trade Sanctions Reform and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/moran-offers-legislation-that-could-benefit-states-producers</link>
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		<title>Leavenworth Townhall Meeting- April 5, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Congressman Jerry Moran will be speaking at the Leavenworth Townhall Meeting on Monday, April 5, 2010 at the Lansing Community Center from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Please come listen to Congressman Moran discuss some important issues beginning at 7:00 pm. 
Contact Moran for Senate or the Leavenworth County Republican Party for additional information. 
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		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/events/leavenworth-townhall-meeting-april-5-2010</link>
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		<title>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As St. Patrick&#8217;s Day approaches, we are excited about the many celebrations around the state! 
We always welcome volunteers to come out and support Jerry Moran at fun, family events. 
If you are interested in volunteering for a parade in your area, call us and let us know at 785-280-2890. 
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		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/events/st-patricks-day</link>
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		<title>A Hard Winter in Washington for Health Care</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Washington, D.C ., has experienced record snow fall this winter, but it’s nothing compared to the record number of promises President Obama has made to include Republican ideas in the debate about health care reform. As Obama begins a summit today with Republicans, the revised plan he offers is even worse than what he has supported in the past, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/a-hard-winter-in-washington-for-health-care</link>
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		<title>American Conservative Union Gives Moran 96% Rating</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kansas First District Congressman and U.S. Senate Candidate Jerry Moran (R-Hays) received a 96 percent rating from the American Conservative Union (ACU) for 2009, tying him for the highest rating among the Kansas delegation. In 2008, Moran was rated the most conservative member of the Kansas delegation with a 92 percent rating.
“The ACU ratings affirm [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/american-conservative-union-gives-moran-96-rating</link>
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		<title>Moran Proposes Bill to Ease Grain Sales to Cuban People</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, I introduced a bill to make it easier for Kansas farmers to sell grain and other farm products to the people of Cuba. Current U.S. trade policies toward Cubans hurt our farmers and ranchers. Kansas grain and other products can help the people of Cuba, who suffer the most from their government’s rule. Former [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/moran-proposes-bill-to-sell-grain-to-cuban-people</link>
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		<title>Jerry at the Wichita Tea Party event</title>
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		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/video/jerry-at-the-wichita-tea-party-event</link>
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		<title>Moran Launches Statewide Radio Message Effort</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Listen to the radio spot.
Kansas First District Congressman and U.S. Senate Candidate Jerry Moran (R-Hays) launched the first in a series of statewide radio ads today highlighting his fiscally conservative credentials.
The ad introduces Moran to Kansans and highlights his fight against the Washington takeover of the nation’s healthcare system, as well as his strong opposition [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/moran-launches-statewide-radio-message-effort</link>
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		<title>Rep. Moran shares love of politics with teens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alan Vester loves politics.
He likes knowing what goes on at the federal, state and local levels, which he knows will affect him.
And when Vester heard that Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., would speak at Central Christian School, he couldn&#8217;t hide his excitement.
&#8220;It&#8217;s great hearing a constitutionally correct opinion on government from a Christian man,&#8221; said Vester, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/rep-moran-shares-love-of-politics-with-teens</link>
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		<title>Moran to Obama: Stop the Spending Spree, Now!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[First District Congressman and U.S. Senate Candidate Jerry Moran (R-Hays) said today that he opposed President Obama’s plan to take money from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) in order to fund housing finance agencies in five states, including the embattled Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid&#8217;s home state of Nevada. The other states include California, Florida, Arizona and Michigan.
“This [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/moran-to-obama-stop-the-spending-spree-now</link>
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		<title>Jerry Pledges Full Support for Mount Vernon Statement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kansas First District Congressman and U.S. Senate Candidate Jerry Moran (R-Hays) signed today the Mount Vernon Statement, a document which calls for the country to return to Constitutional principles and that continued government expansion is not right for our nation.
“I enthusiastically support the Mount Vernon Statement,” Moran said. “We must return governing our nation to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/jerry-moran-pledges-full-support-for-mount-vernon-statement</link>
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		<title>Obama&#8217;s Stimulus: An Unhappy Anniversary</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fewer Jobs, More Unemployed Since Democrats’ Stimulus Passed Less Spending, Earmark Reform Can Start the Return to Fiscal Integrity
This week marks the first anniversary of the stimulus plan championed by President Obama and Democrats in Congress. When Obama took office, he promised a new era of hope, change and responsibility.  What has actually happened since [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/obamas-stimulus-an-unhappy-anniversary</link>
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		<title>Jerry Moran introduces Governor Sarah Palin</title>
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		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/video/jerry-moran-introduces-governor-sarah-palin</link>
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		<title>Moran: Biggest Differences Made at Home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran was the featured speaker Monday night at the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet.
Moran, a Republican from Hays, delivered an anti-Washington message to the crowd of about 100 seated at round tables after a dinner of brisket and fried chicken.
He reminded them that he and his wife decided to continue [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/moran-biggest-differences-made-at-home</link>
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		<title>Jerry Moran Announces County Campaign Chairs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kansas First District Congressman and U.S. Senate Candidate Jerry Moran (R-Hays) announced today an impressive list of county leadership in all 105 Kansas counties. Moran’s grassroots campaign will be led by 135 individuals who are active members of the Kansas counties and communities they live in.
“These Kansans come from all facets of life and they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/jerry-moran-announces-county-campaign-chairs</link>
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		<title>February 23, 2010- Speaking at the Elephant Club</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Come hear Congressman Jerry Moran speak at the Johnson County Republican Party&#8217;s ELEPHANT CLUB LUNCHEON. The event will feature Congressman Jerry Moran on February 23, 2010 at the Hereford House, 5001 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66221.  Doors will open at 11:30, lunch will be served promptly at 12:00 and end promptly at 1:00.
Reservations [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/events/february-23-2010-speaking-at-the-elephant-club</link>
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		<title>Lincoln Day Dinner- February 20, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Come join Congressman Moran at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Leavenworth, KS hosted by the Leavenworth County Republican Party at the Riverfront Community Center on Saturday, February 20th from 6 pm to 10 pm. 
The guest speaker for the evening will be Tom Tancredo. Tom is a former 2008 candidate for the US Presidency and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/events/lincoln-day-dinner-february-20-2010</link>
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		<title>KFL Valentine&#8217;s Banquet &#8211; February 11, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Congressman Moran will be attending the Kansans For Life Valentine&#8217;s Banquet on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park from 6 pm to 9 pm. 
The guest speaker for the evening will be Lila Rose. The event is also featuring Christ Stigall and Jaime Thietten. 
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		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/events/kfl-valentines-banquet-february-11-2010</link>
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		<title>Introducing Sarah Palin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This past Friday, I had the honor of introducing fellow conservative Sarah Palin in Salina. What a great opportunity! It was a pleasure to meet new people and see old friends. Here is a video of the introduction from that evening.
 Jerry Moran Introduces Sarah Palin
-Jerry
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		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/introducing-sarah-palin</link>
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		<title>Jerry Moran to Introduce Fellow Conservative Sarah Palin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kansas First District Congressman and U.S. Senate Candidate Jerry Moran (R-Hays) will introduce fellow conservative Sarah Palin, the featured speaker at the 99th annual Salina Chamber of Commerce banquet scheduled for tonight, Feb. 5.
 
Palin, Alaska’s first female governor and 2008 Republican vice-presidential candidate, will address a record crowd of 6,000 attendees for the chamber event [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/jerry-moran-to-introduce-fellow-conservative-sarah-palin</link>
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		<title>True Fiscal Responsibility</title>
		<description><![CDATA[February has started out well as we were able to report a highly successful fourth quarter for 2009 . With your help, we were able to raise more than $400,000 and invest those contributions well.    It is important to use any and all resources wisely and efficiently.  Those who support my campaign work hard and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/true-fiscal-responsibility</link>
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		<title>Kansas Values Needed in Washington, Now More Than Ever</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tomorrow (Jan. 29) will mark the 149th anniversary of Kansas statehood. It shouldn’t surprise anyone the dramatic impact that the Sunflower State and her people have had on America and the world. Settlers to the Kansas Territory helped lead the abolitionist movement against slavery in the 1850s.  At a later time in our history, Kansas granted [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/kansas-values-needed-in-washington-now-more-than-ever</link>
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		<title>State of the Union Response</title>
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Volunteer, Sign up for Email, Contribute and get involved with the campaign.
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		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/video/state-of-the-union-response</link>
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		<title>Reduce Government Spending, Moran Tells Basehor Residents</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reducing government spending and preserving Kansas values were two of the forerunners on U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran’s priority list Tuesday morning as he made a stop in Basehor on his U.S. Senate campaign.
Moran, R-Kan., is battling U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt for the Republican nomination for the seat now held by Republican Sam Brownback, who is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/basehor-residents-gather-for-townhall-with-moran</link>
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		<title>Moran Speaks About Returning to Core GOP Values</title>
		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran told the Pachyderm Club on Friday that the Republican Party &#8220;went astray&#8221; over the past several years and needs to return to its core values so it can lead the country to a brighter future.
&#8220;Things must change&#8221; in Washington, said Moran, R-Hays, who faces Todd Tiahrt of Goddard in the August [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/moran-speaks-about-returning-to-core-gop-values</link>
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		<title>Moran Promises to Repeal Health Care Bill</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kansas Congressman and US Senate candidate Jerry Moran’s office says he has signed the  conservative group, Club for Growth’s  ‘Repeal It!’ pledge.
A statement from his office says “ the ‘Repeal Pledge commits Moran to “sponsor and support legislation to  repeal any federal health care takeover passed in 2010, and replace it with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/moran-promises-to-repeal-health-care-bill</link>
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		<title>Moran speaks at Pittsburg town hall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURG &#8211; U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., opened his first town hall meeting of 2010 knowing just why the close to 30 in attendance were there.
“You all must be mad about something to come to this,” Moran told the crowd gathered a Pittsburg’s Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday night.
It wasn’t that those at the town hall [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/moran-speaks-at-pittsburg-town-hall</link>
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		<title>Moran on FOX</title>
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		<title>In Case You Missed It</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In case you missed it, here are a few highlights from the campaign and Jerry&#8217;s efforts to work for Kansans:

A Moran supporter outlined his reasons on why Jerry is the clear conservative choice for U.S. Senate.


The Pittsburg Morning Sun’s blog covered Jerry’s fight to end the EPA rule on greenhouse gases and efforts to help [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/in-case-you-missed-it</link>
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		<title>Sen. Jim Talent Endorses Jerry Moran for U.S. Senate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Follows Endorsements of Moran by six U.S. Senators
Today, former Missouri Senator Jim Talent endorsed Congressman Jerry Moran’s candidacy for United States Senate in 2010.
“I’m delighted to endorse Jerry Moran for the United States Senate.  His proven record of supporting small business, tax relief for working families and fiscal responsibility will be a great asset [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/sen-jim-talent-endorses-jerry-moran-for-u-s-senate</link>
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		<title>Full speed ahead for GOP fight in Kansas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jerry Moran had a decision to make one Saturday in September: Get behind the wheel for a 270-mile trip to Johnson County for a 15-minute speech — or not.
The U.S. Senate candidate stepped on the gas.
That Moran knew he’d have to turn around and drive home to Hays that same night, completing a 540-mile round [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/full-speed-ahead-for-gop-fight-in-kansas</link>
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		<title>Can Tiahrt still catch Moran?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[See Jerry Moran run.
See Jerry Moran run fast.
See Jerry Moran build a big lead in the polls and a big, big lead in fund-raising.
Watch Todd Tiahrt sweat.
That’s the state of Kansas’ U.S. Senate race as 2009 winds down.
At some point, a fair question becomes: Can Tiahrt still do it? Is there enough in the tank [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/can-tiahrt-still-catch-moran</link>
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		<title>U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) Endorses Jerry Moran</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I  know I can count on Jerry Moran to stand with me in my fight against  wasteful earmarks and efforts to increase transparency in government.   Many in Washington D.C. don’t want to address the serious problems with  the earmarking process, but Jerry has been a compelling, principled  voice for reform. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/u-s-rep-jeff-flake-r-az-endorses-jerry-moran</link>
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		<title>Requiring Transparency in Government</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently sponsored legislation introduced by Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins that would change House rules to provide for transparency in the committee amendment process.   This resolution, H.Res. 835, would require House committees to post the actual text of adopted bills and amendments online within 24 hours after adopting or considering a measure.
Recently, Democratic leaders in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/requiring-transparency-in-government</link>
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		<title>Senate hopefuls in Kansas report on fundraising</title>
		<description><![CDATA[TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) &#8212; In the race to replace Sam Brownback in the U.S. Senate, Rep. Jerry Moran widened the campaign funding gap between himself and fellow Kansas Republican Rep. Todd Tiahrt, according to documents filed Thursday with federal election officials.
Moran reported to the Federal Election Commission that he has more than $3.4 million in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/senate-hopefuls-in-kansas-report-on-fundraising</link>
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		<title>Moran well ahead of Tiahrt in Senate poll</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new Survey USA poll shows Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Hays, pulling ahead of Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Goddard, in the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
Moran leads Tiahrt 43 percent to 27 percent with 30 percent undecided. Moran was up five percentage points from a survey two months ago. Tiahrt was down five.
The representatives [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/moran-well-ahead-of-tiahrt-in-senate-poll</link>
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		<title>Putting a Stop to &#8220;Czars&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Throughout the last few months, I have heard concerns from Kansans about the Obama Administration’s appointment of numerous “czars.”
&#8220;Czars&#8221; are Presidential appointees named to serve as policy advisors or agency heads within the administration. The executive branch has named an increasing number of &#8220;czars&#8221; since the Nixon Administration. Yet the current administration has named an unprecedented [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/putting-a-stop-to-czars</link>
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		<title>Bringing Kansas Commonsense to Washington D.C.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Throughout the months of August and September, I have been visiting with Kansans, conducting town hall meetings, and discussing the economic challenges our nation faces. Kansans are eager to send a strong, conservative voice to the U.S. Senate to help bring fiscal responsibility back to Washington D.C.
There is strong momentum for our candidacy both locally [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/bringing-kansas-commonsense-to-washington-d-c</link>
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		<title>Visit to Republican Women United in Wichita</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently, I had the privilege of speaking to the members of Republican Women United in Wichita. My appearance was covered by the Wichita Eagle and I&#8217;ve highlighted some excerpts from the article.

U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran on Saturday praised national town hall meetings and tea parties for making politicians in Washington, D.C., back away from proposed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/1120</link>
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		<title>Senator John McCain Endorses Jerry Moran for U.S. Senate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Senator John McCain Endorses Jerry Moran for U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today endorsed Congressman Jerry Moran’s candidacy for United States Senate in 2010.
“I’m proud to endorse my friend Jerry Moran in his candidacy for U.S. Senate.  Moran has a proven record of fiscal responsibility &#8211; he has stood up [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/senator-john-mccain-endorses-jerry-moran-for-u-s-senate</link>
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		<title>Defund ACORN</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, I called for swift action to immediately terminate all taxpayer funding to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).
I have asked the President to immediately halt taxpayer funding to ACORN.  I have also sponsored legislation, the Defund ACORN Act, to prohibit further government funding to the group. This organization has been in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/defund-acorn</link>
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		<title>Senator Richard Burr Endorses Jerry Moran for U.S. Senate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[September 16, 2009 – Today, North Carolina Senator Richard Burr endorsed Congressman Jerry Moran&#8217;s candidacy for the United States Senate in 2010.
&#8220;Jerry Moran has shown tremendous leadership in the House – especially for the men and women who have served our nation with courage and valor.  He has been highly effective on the House [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/senator-richard-burr-endorses-jerry-moran-for-us-senate</link>
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		<title>Senator Jim DeMint Endorses Jerry Moran for U.S. Senate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint endorsed Congressman Jerry Moran&#8217;s candidacy for United States Senate in 2010.
&#8220;I&#8217;m pleased to endorse Jerry Moran for the U.S. Senate.  He is a principled conservative who has the character and courage to tackle the important issues our nation faces,&#8221;  DeMint stated.  &#8220;As he&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/senator-jim-demint-endorses-jerry-moran-for-us-senate</link>
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		<title>Jenkins, Moran score highest in voting down earmarks, report says</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A conservative group promoting limited government, the Club for Growth, has released its 2009 RePORK Card, which judges politicians&#8217; voting records on 68 amendments designed to strip earmarks from 12 appropriations bills. Two members of the Kansas congressional delegation scored far above the others — and one had a perfect score.
The amendments ranged from attempting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/news/jenkins-moran-score-highest-in-voting-down-earmarks-report-says</link>
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		<title>Visiting with Kansans Across the State</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During the August Congressional Recess, Jerry has been visiting with Kansans across all parts of the state. Here are a few of the visits that were featured in the media:

Jerry Visits Emporia to speak at Beef Fest
Jerry tours Mt. Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg
Jerry speaks at Winfield Kiwanis Club

Next week, Jerry will be speaking and taking [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.moranforkansas.com/blog/visiting-with-kansans-across-the-state</link>
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		<title>Leading the Fight Against Wasteful Earmarks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently, Club for Growth released its RePORK Card, which ranked 68 amendments designed to limit earmarks and pork-barrel spending. Pertaining to the race for U.S. Senate, the scorecard revealed:
Jerry Moran 96%
Todd Tiahrt  29%
Jerry&#8217;s score underlines his strong conservative record and commitment to fighting wasteful spending and earmarks. You can read more about the Club [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Moran opens Beef Fest</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Congressman Jerry Moran, who represents Kansas’ Big First District, told cattle producers this morning why he voted against the current Farm Bill.
“In 2000 Farm Bill that I participated in, 24 percent of the Farm Bill was the commodity title directly related to agriculture,” he said. “In the new Farm Bill that we’re now beginning to [...]]]></description>
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