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by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service Kansas Congressman Kevin Yoder is joining fellow Republicans in the wake of the Las Vegas mass shootings in calling for a ban on a device used to increase the firing power of semi-automatic rifles. Yoder, who represents the state’s 3rd District, said in a statement Thursday that he “will … Continue reading “Yoder announces support for ‘bump stock’ ban in wake of Vegas shootings”

by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service Facing what could be a tough race for re-election, Kansas Congressman Kevin Yoder appeared determined to strike a bipartisan tone Tuesday night in his first in-person town hall meeting since last year’s election. He stressed the importance of civility and working across the aisle several times during the meeting … Continue reading “Yoder strikes bipartisan tone but defends Trump at Olathe Town Hall meeting”

by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service With President Donald Trump’s poll numbers sliding into historically low territory, Democrats won’t be satisfied with modest gains in next year’s midterm election. They’re hoping for an anti-Trump wave that gives them control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Needing 24 seats to gain a majority, the Democratic Congressional … Continue reading “Democrats targeting Yoder in bid to gain U.S. House majority”