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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
ELECTION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2004
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Kobach's top priorities for Kansas: tax cuts, job growth, defend values
BY MAGGIE VANBUSKIRK
correspondent@kansan.com
KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
Republican Kris Kobach is running against Dennis Moore for United States Representative for the 3rd Congressional District.
Kobach, a previous senior Bush administration official and counsel to Attorney General John Ashcroft, was raised in Kansas. Currently, he is a law professor at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Other government leadership positions to Kobach's credit include time spent as a White House Fellow and an Overland Park City councilman from 1999-2001.
Thirty-eight-year-old Kobach lives in Overland Park with his wife, Heather. Kobach's daughter, Lily, attended Washburn Rural High School where she was co-valedictorian.After graduation,Kobach attended Harvard University where he graduated first in his class in the government department,summa cum laude,and was a Phi Beta Kappa member.Her later received his doctorate in political science at England's Oxford University in 1992,where he was a Marshal Scholar. Kobach completed his education in 1995,receiving a Juris
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Doctorate at the Yale Law School.
According to Kobach's campaign platform, his top priorities for strengthening Kansas are "Making the President's tax cuts permanent and reducing the tax burden further to stimulate economic growth and job creation. Strengthening local control of our schools and keeping education dollars here at home. Defending marriage and Kansas values."
Kobach agrees with President George Bush's tax cut packages in 2001 and 2003 and also believes further tax reduction is necessary to "unleash" the full power of the American economy.
American economy. "The economic benefits of President Bush's cuts are already starting to emerge. If we want to see unprecedented strength in our economy and the creation of millions of new jobs, we must build on that success." Kobach stated on his campaign Web site.
Kobach is in favor of the Federal Marriage Amendment, "defining marriage as the union of one man and one women." The Federal Marriage Amendment ensures that no state will be forced to give legal benefits to a married gay couple just because another state recognizes their marriage as a civil union. Without the amendment, Kobach thinks there is a threat to the tradition of marriage, as well as an increase in out-of-wedlock births.
Kobach is prepared to address the issues of decreasing taxes, strengthening local schools, and protecting the Federal Marriage Amendment. He also has ideas and works-in-progress to protect the United States against terrorism and dangerous illegal immigrant action. According to his campaign slogan, Kobach, as a part of the United States Congress, will provide "A stronger Kansas, A Safer America."
Kobach's priorities for a safer America are stopping terrorists at American borders by organizing the National Guard and retuning to the rule of law for immigration. Kobach has already developed a national program to fingerprint and register illegal immigrants, which has resulted in the identification of eleven suspected terrorists so far.
Moore ready to continue long career of service
Dennis Moore is serving in his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Moore, a lifelong Kansan, was born in Anthony, Kansas in 1945. He was educated in Wichita public schools. In 1967, he graduated from the University of Kansas, and received his law degree from Washburn University School of Law in 1970.
After service in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve, Moore started his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Kansas. He entered private legal practice in Johnson County in 1973.
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County in 1976. Moore served as the starting in 1976. Moore served as the elected District Attorney in Johnson County for three terms until 1989. During his tenure, Moore earned the reputation as a tough but fair prosecutor.
At the end of his third term as District Attorney, Moore again returned to private practice. He was a partner in the law firm of Erker & Moore, L.L.C.
Starting in 1993, Moore served as an elected member of the Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees. Moore was elected to two terms as a
Starting in 1976 Moore served as the elected District Attorney in Johnson County for three terms until 1989. During his tenure, Moore earned the reputation as a tough but fair prosecutor.
member of the Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees.
Moore is a member of the House Committees on the Budget, Banking and Financial Services, and Science. He is on a leave of absence from the House Small Business Committee during the 108th Congress.
100th Congress. Congressman Moore has compiled an impressive record of bipartisanship and has developed a reputation as one who will reach across the aisle to develop common sense solutions to issues. Moore resides in Lenexa with his wife Stephene, a registered nurse, and their family.
— From Dennis Moore's Web site:
http://www.house.gov/moore/
Boyda determined to cut costs of health care
By JESSIE FETTERING
correspondent@kansan.com
KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
Nancy Boyda is a wife, mother of two, step-mother of five, and she's ridden her bike across
Kansas nine times. But on top of all of that, she's running for the U.S. Congress.
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She graduated from William Jewell College in
Liberty, MO, where she received degrees in chemistry and education. She started out as an analytical chemist and field inspector for the Environmental Protection Agency and also held management positions in different pharmaceutical companies.
In 2003, she started campaigning and said she wants to devote her time to making Kansas a place for citizens to have good jobs, affordable health care, and even better public education.
Because she has had such a large experience with pharmaceuticals, she is determined to find a way to cut the costs of medical care and make healthcare more available and affordable.
The 2nd Congressional district of Kansas has three military bases, she supports the proposals giving more money and aid to the troops. On her Web site she said, "We're already asking our soldiers to risk their lives; asking them to go without the basics is just asking too much."
Boyda is running against Republican incumbent, Rep. Jim Ryun (R-Kan.). She says that unlike her opponent, she is willing to work with people from both parties and encourages anyone to join her campaign. She wants to speak as a moderate, independent for the 2nd district.
Boyda also talks about improving higher education. She says she wants to make tuition more affordable. When she came to campus in early September, she said that she would address financial issues with college students if she were elected in November.
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Ryun stands behind congressional career ready for another term to serve Kansans
BY PAGE BLAIR
correspondent@kansan.com
KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
Ryun is a member of the Armed Forces, budget and financial committees and works to relieve the economic tax burden that the people of Kansas face yearly. He also strives to eliminate, "unnecessary governmental regulations."
U. S. Rep. Jim Ryun, (R-Kansas), is serving his fourth consecutive term in Congress for the state of Kansas. He is incumbent candidate for second congressional district of Kansas.
Ryun disagrees with his opponent Nancy Boyda's claims of his economic decision-making rationale to be outdated. He defends his accomplishments and stands behind the economy he has influenced.
Before his congressional career he was the founder and owner of Jim Ryun Sports, Inc., a public-relations company. Later he partnered with Resound Hearing Aid Company, and together they worked to create the program Sounds for Success, helping deaf children further their educational and personal opportunities. Some could say Ryun reached his full potential as a high school track star, holding the male mile record for 36 years at 3:55.3.
Ryun was a state and national champion, which brought fame to his hometown of
Wichita. He attended three Olympic summer games, in 1964, 1968 and 1972. He held the world record in the mile, 1500 meters and 880 yards.
During his days as an Olympic track star he married Anne Snider in 1969. They now live on a farm in Jefferson County and he is a
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grandfather of three. Ryun said he cared about the environment and thinks that "too often we take for granted the natural treasures that surround us. It is extremely important to assure that these beautiful resources are preserved for generations to come."
Ryun emphasizes the importance of serving the people of Kansas with integrity and honesty. True to standard Republican beliefs, on the topic of abortion Ryun is an anti-abortion advocate. He believes, "The pre-born are precious lives that deserve our protection."
Ryun voted against the No Child Left Behind Bill that was signed by President Bush and made into law in 2002. Ryun argued that the testing requirements of Kansas children would not improve the quality of their education. Additionally, he believes Kansas's educational system does not need new programming
Ryun voted against the No Child Left Behind Bill that was signed by President Bush and made into law in 2002. Ryun argued that the testing requirements of Kansas children would not improve the quality of their education. Additionally, he believes Kansas' educational system does not need new programming.
Jim Ryun does not support gay marriage. In his floor speech regarding the Marriage Protection Act, he stated that, "historically, marriage between one man and one woman has been the cornerstone of stable families." He believes in the need to protect the preservation of the institution of the family, and that gay marriage should remain illegal. The majority of this information came from the official Web site of Jim Ryun. For more information go to www.ryun.house.gov
Edited by Neil Mulka
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