I ask for robust support for the programs mentioned.

I represent the big First Congressional District of Kansas, which I continue to argue is the largest agriculture-producing district in the country.

But I am afraid our infrastructure has been left somewhat neglected over the past decade or so, and America is suffering.

Water infrastructure is also of vital importance to our district, whether through availability of quality water sources or upgrading the aging water towers.

The fastest-growing dairy herd in the country is in Kansas, so we are very proud of our dairies.

It is important that we, as Members of Congress, remember it's the responsibility of Congress to vet budget requests.

I do think this increase is warranted, as NESDIS provides critical data and services, but we must ensure the office is equipped to handle this booming growth and use all resources in the most efficient way.

unfettered trade is what this business needs to succeed.

Enough. Enough. I finished my 16th, 17th, and 18th townhall this weekend, and everywhere I went across Kansas, my people told me, ``Enough of this.'' We have had enough of the Mueller investigation. We have had enough on the tax return…

The law is clear: work requirements should be the standard for able-bodied adults with no children.

Loopholes in Federal food stamp rules continue to permit work requirements to be waived.

I want to applaud Secretary Perdue and USDA in taking this regulatory action to make work an even more central component of this important program.