“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordFebruary 14, 2017
The tremendous financial burden that now accrues for, in a sense, housing those who really need to be cared for in a mental health setting end up in our county jails and our city jails.
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Jerry Moran
Republican · Kansas
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Moran discusses the financial strain on local jails due to mental health issues.

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