Tag Archives: economy

KC Star: Jobs bill would encourage business startups, senators say

Debate over how to create jobs has, unsurprisingly, become mired in the politics of 2012. But two lawmakers on Thursday offered what they say is a bipartisan solution. Backed by data showing that most jobs are created by new businesses, Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Mark Warner, D-Va., offered legislation that they say would make [...]

Moran Battles to Restore Ethics in Washington

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 [...]

Moran offers legislation that could benefit states producers

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 [...]