Obama nominee McHugh sworn in as secretary of the Army Sep 22, 2009
But the nomination was blocked by the two Kansas senators, Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, over the prospect of Guantanamo detainees being sent to that state. The senators lifted their opposition last week after discussions with administration officials led them to conclude the detainees would go elsewhere. (Boston Globe)
VIDEO: SNL explains the Wilson outburst Sep 19, 2009
SNL offers a (pretty funny) explanation, including the roles played by Mitch McConnell, Pat Roberts, Michele Bachmann, and Eric Cantor. Source: The contents of this site are. (TheHill.com)
Construction manager selected for bio lab Sep 19, 2009
Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback and U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
No Time to Waste in N.Y. 23 House Special Sep 17, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Most Viewed - Politics. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Delay sought in Guantanamo trials Sep 17, 2009
Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback had been standing in the way of confirmation of New York Republican Rep. John McHugh for the Army secretary job as well as Senate clearance of nominees for a host of other senior Defense and Justice department positions. (MSNBC -- International)
Senators confident Gitmo prisoners not coming to Kansas Sep 17, 2009
Pat Roberts (R) and Sam Brownback (R) had blocked the confirmation of Obama's pick for Secretary of the Army Rep. John McHugh (R-N.Y.) and other Defense and Justice department posts. (TheHill.com)
Jeanne Hurley; sought adventure from behind the wheel Sep 12, 2009
Mrs. Hurley s daughter Pat Roberts of Cocoa Beach, Fla. said her mother used driving to show her own children and other children growing up in their Medford neighborhood the world outside Greater Boston. (Boston Globe)
Marblehead Council on Aging: 40, and still growing Sep 10, 2009
This year, the COA celebrates its 40th-year anniversary as a town department, and from her office on a recent morning, COA Director Pat Roberts excitedly spoke about the organization, which, in its 40 years of existence, has become a hub of activity and education for interested local seniors. Running her finger down a COA monthly calendar from 1984, Roberts points to the only activity listed for a Friday morning, a computer class. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Agriculture interests split over energy bill Sep 8, 2009
Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009 - 10:37:00 am CDT. The Associated Press. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
US agriculture interests split over energy bill Sep 1, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 6:52 AM - 9:07 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Five Ways Congress Can Redeem Itself Aug 15, 2009
Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts have placed a legislative hold on the nominees, not due to any objections to the candidates, but to protest the Obama administrations decision to try Guantnamo Bay detainees at the military penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth, in their home state. Brownback and Roberts are demanding personal briefings by Gates and Holder on the detention issue, further analyses on the costs of relocating the prisoners, and more information on the detainees being moved. (Slate)
Feds visit Mich. prison for Gitmo transfers Aug 14, 2009
Kansas' two Republican senators, Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, oppose proposals to move detainees to Fort Leavenworth, and have held up the nomination of New York Republican Rep. John McHugh for Army secretary until they receive more information from the Obama administration about the possible Leavenworth choice. (MSNBC -- International)
K-State lab gives researchers the tools to study porcine circovirus associated diseases Aug 14, 2009
Later this month, they will begin testing their next-generation vaccine against circovirus at K-State's Biosecurity Research Institute, or BRI, in Pat Roberts Hall ... "The development of appropriate practices, procedures and policies are essential to performing quality research at the BRI," said Scott Rusk, director of Pat Roberts Hall. (EurekAlert!)
A Kansas view of NBAF Aug 9, 2009
Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, both Republicans, went berserk when it was leaked that the Obama administration was eyeing Kansas, home of the U.S. military's only maximum-security prison, as a likely site for transferring the Gitmo detainees. Envisioned is a courtroom in a prison set-up where the remaining detainees can be held and put on trial, finally lifting the human rights stain the abuses at Guantanamo Bay brought upon the United States. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kansas Revolts Over Obama's Planned Gitmo Terrorist Transfers Aug 7, 2009
Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, both R-Kan. said Thursday that they are prepared to block the appointments until they get answers from the White House about the proposal. (Newsmax)
CQ: Guantanamo ire provokes Senate threats Aug 6, 2009
Guantanamo ire provokes Senate threats. Senators have pledged to fight attempts to move suspects to the U.S.. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Sen. Roberts: I'll 'Shut Down Senate' Over Gitmo Aug 5, 2009
Pat Roberts Monday condemned President Barack Obamas plan to move terrorist detainees from the Guantanamo Bay facility in Cuba to the disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth in his home state of Kansas. In a press release on his Senate Web site, the Republican threatened to shut down the Senate. (Newsmax)
Officials Weigh New Detainee Site in U.S. Aug 4, 2009
The U.S. senators from Kansas, Republicans Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, have been vocal in their opposition to using Fort Leavenworth to house Guantanamo Bay detainees, arguing that the facility in Cuba should be kept open. They also said that any transfer of detainees to Kansas would undermine the ability of the base's Command and General Staff College to attract foreign military personnel who would be reluctant to attend programs at Fort Leavenworth if former Guantanamo Bay detainees were... (CBS News -- US)
Sources: Military-civilian prison eyed for Gitmo detainees Aug 3, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) The Obama administration is looking at creating a courtroom-within-a-prison complex in the U.S. to house suspected terrorists, combining military and civilian detention facilities at a single maximum-security prison. Several senior U.S. officials said the administration is eyeing a soon-to-be-shuttered state maximum security prison in Michigan and the military penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. (USA Today -- News)
Sources: Military-Civilian Terror Prison Eyed Aug 3, 2009
By Monday, Aug. 03, 2009. (WASHINGTON) The Obama administration is looking at creating a courtroom-within-a-prison complex in the U.S. to house suspected terrorists, combining military and civilian detention facilities at a single maximum-security prison. (Time.com)
U.S. Prisons Eyed to Hold Detainees Aug 3, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2009. Kansas Military Penitentiary, Michigan Maximum Security Prison Under Consideration for Guantanamo Inmates. (CBS News)
WSU receives $21M grant for K-12 program Jul 31, 2009
Pat Roberts office announced the Gear Up grant this week. It includes $3 million a year from the. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Rodeo a hit with fans and participants Jul 28, 2009
It really did run smoothly for us this year, Pat Roberts, the longtime rodeo chairman of the event, said. Working with great people helps to make that happen and our committee made this year s rodeo all that I could hope for. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Pathogenstudy site questioned Jul 27, 2009
Critics of the choice argue that a Kansas contingent of Republican and Pat Roberts and then-Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a Democrat, aggressively lobbied DHS to pick their state. (MSNBC -- Race)
Comings and Goings: Miniature golf courses ready Jul 26, 2009
The shop had some phone issues for a few days, but he definitely is still open for business this summer, said owner Pat Roberts. Located at 330 S. Main St., Pat's Coffee, Tea and More carries whole bean coffee, bulk tea, gourmet foods and kitchen toys. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Climate bill a farm income boost, USDA estimates Jul 23, 2009
Two senators from the arid Great Plains, Republicans Mike Johanns of Nebraska and Pat Roberts of Kansas, asked Vilsack and Jackson, without success, how much pasture and crop land would shift into trees if a carbon offset market is created. Roberts suggested 40 million acres might be converted. (Scientific American)
Top talent coming to Days Jul 21, 2009
Most of the top cowboys and cowgirls on the PRCA circuit will be in attendance according to Pat Roberts, a longtime rodeo committee chairman. We will have outstanding South Dakota cowboys such as Scott Montague, Dustin Reeves, Jesse Bail, J.J. Elshere, Cody Taton and Chad Ferley, Roberts said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sotomayor: Some Thumbs Up, Some Thumbs Down Jul 18, 2009
James Inhofe of Oklahoma, Jim Bunning of Kentucky and Pat Roberts of Kansas have said they intend to vote no.. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Stones honored for service to military Jul 10, 2009
Stones received the Commander's Award for Public Service for his work from 1997 to 2009 as a representative for Senator Pat Roberts at deployment and redeployment ceremonies for active, National Guard and Reserve units participating in operations related to the Global War on Terror ... A representative of Senator Pat Roberts was presented with the Commander's Award for Public Service June 30 in the Frontier Conference Center. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Reeling in a Dream Fishing Derby recap Jun 27, 2009
Pat Roberts, Tim s mom, was amazed by the massive derby turnout, and the community s ongoing support. The Roberts family is so grateful to the community for their ongoing love and support for Tim and his wish to help other young adult cancer patients, said Pat. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Smoking ban petition gives voters a say Jun 24, 2009
As chairman of the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce and the owner of the Best Western Hickock House Restaurant and Casino, Pat Roberts agrees revenues will suffer if smoking is prohibited. "It's critical," Roberts said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Electronic disclosure bill gains support Jun 22, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Victoria McGrane Victoria Mcgrane. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
No health care? Expect a requirement to get it Jun 22, 2009
Expect a requirement to get it - National Politics - fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Obama looks to colleges for future spies Jun 21, 2009
Named the Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program, after the Kansas Republican who chaired the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, over the past four years it has provided funds to some 800 students and current employees. The director of national intelligence would make the Roberts program permanent under the new proposal and expand it beyond analysts to include personnel in acquisition, science and technology. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Belinda Larsen: Atomic Veterans' struggle for recognition continues, despite some successes Jun 20, 2009
Pat Roberts, is SB 1128, and currently it s sitting in the Senate Armed Services Committee. Again, I urge contacting the chairman of that committee, Sen. (Medfield Press, MA)
Market won't fix Rx care Jun 20, 2009
and Pat Roberts (R-Kan. have introduced a bill to oppose using that research in calculating payments to Medicare and Medicaid. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Health Care Reform Faces Senate Setbacks Jun 19, 2009
We've updated CBSNews. Politico: Heavy Pricetag, Partisan Divides Put Obama's August Deadline In Doubt. (CBS News -- Health)
Health reform hits Senate speed bumps Jun 18, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Alex Isenstadt, Carrie Budoff Brown Alex Isenstadt, Carrie Budoff Brown. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
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Health reform hits Senate speed bumps - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Snyder said he was asked to run forKan. lieutenant gov. Jun 16, 2009
Pat Roberts advised him against a political run. Snyder said his decision was sealed when Roberts told him that Sebelius would likely be offered a federal job if a Democrat won the White House in 2008, which would shift Snyder into the governor's office. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jewelry designer donates second defibrillator to town Jun 3, 2009
Joining her at the presentation are, from left, DS Designs co-owner Caroline Doughty, Recreation and Parks Superintendent Brendan Egan, Council on Aging Director Pat Roberts, Fire Chief Jason Gilliland and DS Designs co-owner Priscilla Schwarzenbach. Jewelry designer donates second defibrillator to town. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Consultant Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Roberts’ PAC Jun 2, 2009
Consultant Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Roberts PAC - Roll Call. Consultant Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Roberts PAC. (Roll Call)
Woman stole money from Kansas senator's PAC Jun 2, 2009
Mon Jun 1, 7:46 pm ET. WASHINGTON A former employee of a fundraising firm has admitted stealing nearly $18,000 from a political action committee for Kansas Sen. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Tasteless Attack May 30, 2009
HANNITY: Well, Pat Roberts is the first one to come out and said he's against he's going to vote against her, and I got the sense because we've interviewed this week Senator Orrin Hatch, and John McCain voted against her the first time. HUCKABEE: Yes. (Fox News)
Key Republicans expect Sotomayor confirmation May 29, 2009
Pat Roberts is first Republican to say publicly he won't vote for nominee ... Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, said Thursday he does not plan to vote to confirm Sotomayor, becoming the first Republican to explicitly state his opposition. (CNN)
New Army Reserve unit coming to Wichita May 29, 2009
Pat Roberts and with Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz, chief of the U.S. Army Reserve, for the announcement. Tiahrt says the unit, which will mean hundreds of new jobs in Wichita, should be a boost to the local economy. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Lawmakers firmly divided on CIA briefings May 24, 2009
Paul Kane,Joby Warrick, Washington Post. Sunday, May 24, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Review Of CIA Memos Divides Congress May 24, 2009
Washington Post: What House Speaker Nancy Pelosi And Other Lawmakers Learned In 2002 Remains Elusive. WASHINGTON, May 23, 2009. (CBS News -- World)
Third annual Reeling in a Dream Fishing Derby returns June 6 May 23, 2009
We are happy to be able to hold the third annual Reeling in a Dream fishing derby in memory of Tim, said Pat Roberts, Tim s mom. He loved the sport of fishing, and would be thrilled to know that so many others are enjoying the sport because of his passion. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
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Terrorists in the 'Hood - HUMAN EVENTS. Terrorists in the 'Hood by 05/14/2009. (Human Events Online)
Pelosi: What Did She Know, And When? May 15, 2009
" A top aide to Pelosi, Michael Sheehy, attended a CIA briefing in early 2003 in which it was made clear that waterboarding and other harsh techniques were being used in the interrogation of an alleged al-Qaida operative, according to The Washington Post. Pelosi was replaced by Jane Harman as the committee's ranking member, but the bipartisan briefings continued. On Feb. 4, 2003, Sens. Pat Roberts and Jay Rockefeller of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence were given a briefing in which... (Newsmax)
Terrorists in the 'Hood May 15, 2009
Here's the Obama administration's plan for emptying out Guantanamo, as I understand it: Take each prisoner out of his cell. Give him a personal apology, a big kiss and an AK-47. (Human Events Online)
Democrats Rethink Paying for Gitmo Closure May 14, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 13, 2009, 6:17 p.m.. Senate Democrats may be having second thoughts about giving President Barack Obama money to close down the military prison and terrorism detainee center at Guantnamo Bay, Cuba. (Roll Call)
Marblehead seniors advised: Document your personal information May 12, 2009
This record can serve as a map for family members in case of an emergency, said Council on Aging Director Pat Roberts, TRIAD member. It will help to point them in the right direction to make sure that the right people are notified and to find necessary documents. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Senate GOP’s Explosive New Gitmo Video May 11, 2009
Pat Roberts was actually filmed for a separate statement on the Gitmo issue, but the Senate Republican Conference staff thought it summed up the Republicans view so well that they went back and found the quote to include at the end. According to a leadership aide, the Senate Republican Conference staff collaborated to produce the final product at the direction of Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky. (Human Events Online)
Don’t ask, don’t tell, but change is coming May 10, 2009
On February 4, 2003, Senators Pat Roberts and Jay Rockefeller of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence were given a briefing in which EITs [were] described in considerable detail, including how the water board was used. The process by which the techniques were approved by DoJ was also raised. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
ABC News reports: May 9, 2009
Intelligence Report: Pelosi Briefed on Use of Interrogation Tactics in Sept. 02 - The Note. Washington's Original and Most Influential Tipsheet. (Harper's Magazine)
Report: Pelosi Briefed on Interrogation Tactics in 2002 May 8, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 8, 2009, 12:50 a.m.. A declassified report submitted to Congress on Wednesday states that Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. (Roll Call)
DRIP, DRIP, DRIP May 8, 2009
CIA Says Pelosi Was Briefed on Use of 'Enhanced Interrogations' - Capitol Briefing. Get the latest on House and Senate votes. (The Drudge Report)
Pelosi Lied, Briefed on Torture Memos in 2002 May 8, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
Marblehead residents can now dispose of medications in police-station lobby May 3, 2009
The Police Department and the Board of Health worked in conjunction with Council on Aging Director Pat Roberts to bring the disposal program to town, which was modeled after a similar program in Danvers. While it can be commonplace of kids to abuse medications, the drop box is a way to prevent that. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
American Life League: 'Pro-Life' Senators Appoint Radically Pro-Abortion Sebelius as H.H.S. Secretary Apr 29, 2009
Sebelius received the support of Kansas senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, two so-called pro-life leaders ... "Today we witnessed a tragedy. Two good men, Sens. Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, cowed by political expediency and a despairing pragmatism, have cooperated with evil and helped pave the way for the Obama administration's virulently pro-abortion agenda. "Faced with the most extreme anti-life presidential administration in history, these two 'pro-life' men had the opportunity to... (PR Newswire)
4-H Home Arts Expo results Apr 28, 2009
Judges for the event were Lois Baldwin, Anne Anderson, Mary Taylor, Liane Roberts, Pat Roberts, Liz Mullally, Elizabeth Byrns, Lori Caires, Chris Markus and Tawnya Hernandez. Angelus Ranus 4-H Club hosted the Expo and Diane Gray was chairperson. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
New trainers join Marblehead Council on Aging employment program Apr 28, 2009
Jayne Mattson, vice president of Keystone Associates, third from left, and Marblehead Council on Aging Director Pat Roberts, second from right, are joined by new trainers for the COAs Wisdom Works program, from left, Kirsten Bosworth, Kathy Santoro, Kathleen Burke, Maria Grasso and Debra Duxbury ... Many older adults have not been in the job market for a long time, and they need information on how the job search works in today s business world, explained COA Director Pat Roberts. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Marblehead COA employment program focuses on older job seekers Apr 18, 2009
Seniors will work longer simply because the eligibility age for full Social Security benefits has been extended and, because we live longer, we may be retired for many more years than our parents were, said COA Director Pat Roberts ... If you are interested in joining the program or want more information, contact COA Director Pat Roberts, 781-631-6737. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
