Close contest could be developing for U.S. House, 3rd District this year

Analysis by Mary Rupert The 3rd District, U.S. House contest this year is close, distinguished by funding coming from outside sources and negative advertising. The two leading candidates, Republican incumbent Rep. Kevin Yoder, and Democratic challenger Jay Sidie, are in a fight for political control of the U.S. House. Election Day is Nov. 8. Patrick … Continue reading “Close contest could be developing for U.S. House, 3rd District this year”

Budget considered top issue before Congress

by Murrel Bland One of the most important issues early next year facing the 115th session of the U.S. Congress will be balancing the federal budget. That was the view of U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist., who spoke at the monthly meeting of the Congressional Forum Friday, Oct. 21 at the Reardon Convention Center. … Continue reading “Budget considered top issue before Congress”