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Kansas lawmakers respond to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union
WASHINGTON DC, Kan. (WIBW) – President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union handle Tuesday evening. Kansas lawmakers gave their responses to the handle.
Sen. Roger Marshall criticized the president for what he calls federal overreach and irresponsible spending.
“As a substitute of lately saying that he can be extending the COVID nationwide emergency declaration till Might, President Biden ought to have used this State of the Union handle to announce that he could be terminating the emergency immediately and relinquishing the supersized Authorities powers and returning liberty to the individuals. We’ve lived beneath the burden of mandates and authorities restrictions for too lengthy. As a substitute of spending and borrowing outrageous sums of cash, and saddling our posterity with generations of debt, this Administration needs to be working with Congress to revive fiscal sanity, balancing the price range, and reducing the burdens we can be leaving our grandchildren.”
Sen. Marshall additionally condemned the president’s actions relating to the border, the economic system, and the current Chinese language spy balloon noticed over the nation.
“…a looming recession, a struggle in Ukraine, an more and more brazen China, an open southern border, and uncontrolled federal spending inflicting report inflation…America is a good nation, greater than able to addressing all of those issues. However as I sat there listening as President Biden painted a rosy image of the present scenario America is going through I’ll admit I used to be pissed off, pissed off at his lack of grip and understanding of what day-after-day, hardworking American households are going by means of, at his lack of urgency, and most significantly, at his lack of accountability…whereas the State of the Union beneath the management of President Biden is probably not sturdy our individuals will all the time be… so long as we keep true to one another, true to our values, and to our Religion, take accountability for our errors, and defend the ideas of our Structure, America will all the time be affluent, have a brilliant future…”
Sen. Jerry Moran commented on the PACT Act.
“Whereas political rancor and gridlock are sometimes the theme in Washington, D.C., supporting our veterans is a mission that always breaks by means of the dysfunction in Washington. By a bipartisan effort, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee was capable of cross an historic enlargement of advantages and well being look after all generations of veterans uncovered to burn pits and different poisonous substances. I respect President Biden signing this laws into legislation, and I stay up for working with the administration to see that the PACT Act is carried out in order that Kansas veterans obtain the well being care and advantages they deserve.”
Rep. Jake LaTurner additionally condemned Biden’s efforts surrounding the border disaster and rising inflation prices.
“For the previous two years beneath one-party Democrat rule in Washington, Kansas households and small companies have paid the value for President Biden’s failed agenda. Costs are rising sooner than paychecks, fentanyl is flowing throughout our wide-open southern border, vitality prices are hovering, and the President’s lack of power on the world stage continues to threaten our nationwide safety,” mentioned Rep. LaTurner. “President Biden ignored the urgent points going through our communities tonight and as a substitute used this speech as a possibility to applaud his administration’s reckless insurance policies and woke initiatives. People need actual options, and Home Republicans will proceed to ship.”
Rep. Sharice Davids, the state’s lone Democratic consultant, advocated for bipartisan cooperation in her response to the handle.
“Tonight, I used to be on the lookout for President Biden to share his plan for the challenges forward, home and worldwide, and to acknowledge the necessity for continued oversight and implementation on the bipartisan accomplishments of the final two years—notably the infrastructure legislation and new home manufacturing investments.
I heard these issues from the President, regardless that I didn’t agree with all of them. I consider each events needs to be open to conversations in regards to the upcoming debt restrict—although I don’t suppose threatening Medicare and Social Safety is an acceptable negotiating tactic. I appreciated the President’s consideration on China, each in an financial and nationwide safety context, and I hope that can be an space of bipartisan cooperation in Congress. I feel we are able to all agree we must always make extra in America.”
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Kansas State Fans Unload On Jerome Tang After Wichita State Loss
Kansas State’s meltdown loss to the Stockers can be attributed to many on the team.
But it was coach Jerome Tang who was the center of the criticism Saturday night. This is the second time in the last three games where the Wildcats were outdone dramatically in the second half.
Kansas State stars Coleman Hawkins and David N’Guessan combined for just 15 points on 35 percent shooting. Meanwhile, David Castillo went 0 of 7 from 3-point range, contributing to a 28 percent shooting performance from the arc.
On the other end, Wichita State’s Xavier Bell and Corey Washington combined for 42 points. The Shockers collectively got to the paint and free-throw line very often Saturday.
“I saw this live,” one user said. “Competitive for 30 minutes, the Cats freaked out being down by 4 and couldn’t stop chucking threes and play horrible defense. Tang tries but this squad has no heart and grit. Soft. Fragile.”
Kansas State starts facing conference opponents next week, with their first Big 12 matchup against Cincinnati (9-1) Monday night. But honestly, most fans are ready to throw in the towel on the season already.
“I love this college with my whole heart,” another fan said. “Will always support the University but this is one of the worst starts to a season I have ever seen. This is not the standard we have built and something needs to change. The program should be embarrassed because the fans sure are.”
Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.
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Chiefs Suffer Several Big Injuries Before Steelers Game
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been pummeled with injuries over recent weeks. They aren’t alone in that predicament, however, as their Christmas Day opponent in the Kansas City Chiefs are currently dealing with their fair share of bumps and bruises.
Defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf), wide receiver Xavier Worthy (ankle), offensive tackle Jawann Taylor (knee) and linebacker Jack Cochrane (ankle) all went down in Kansas City’s win over the Houston Texans on Saturday afternoon, casting doubt on their collective statuses for Wednesday’s meeting with Pittsburgh in a short week.
Jones, widely regarded as one of the NFL’s elite defensive talents for the better part of a decade, sustained his injury in the fourth quarter. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid described it as a strain, and it’s unclear if he’ll be ready to go against the Steelers.
The five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro has recorded five sacks on the season to go with 30 total tackles, nine of which have gone for losses, and a forced fumble.
Worthy, who was selected with the No. 28 pick of the first round in the 2024 draft, posted a career-high six catches for 65 yards and a touchdown versus Houston. He departed with his injury in the second quarter before returning after halftime and remaining available from that point forward, meaning he’s likely good to go against the Steelers.
Reid also described Taylor’s injury as a strain after he was pulled in the third quarter of Saturday’s contest. The 27-year-old has held a spot on the Chiefs’ injury report since Week 13 with a knee issue, though he’s yet to miss a game both this season and throughout his entire six-year career.
Taylor occupies the right tackle spot and has made 15 starts this campaign. Kansas City’s depth has already been tested after left tackle D.J. Humphries was inactive versus Houston with a hamstring injury, leaving Wanya Morris and second-round rookie Kingsley Suamataia as the team’s most likely options at the two spots if the former pair of players can’t work their way back onto the field in the coming days.
Cochrane fractured his ankle, per Reid, which may very well end his year. The special teams ace logged a total of 306 snaps, mustering five tackles over that stretch.
The Chiefs are now 14-1 and have a magic number of one to clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC, meaning another win or a single Buffalo Bills loss would do the job.
Thus, Kansas City could adopt a safe approach by resting some of its guys and opting not to risk worsening the health of its players with such little down time before taking on the Steelers.
Pittsburgh, on the other hand, has seen its hold on the AFC North slip out of its hands following a loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday that has both teams sitting with a 10-5 record.
Though the Steelers have clinched a postseason berth, they are currently on a two-game losing streak and would ideally avoid slipping any further.
Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (knee) and wide receiver Ben Skowronek (hip) both suffered injuries against Baltimore while cornerback Donte Jackson (back), defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin), quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal), safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) and wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) all didn’t make an appearance with pre-existing wounds.
Pittsburgh needs to get off the schneid quickly, and the hope is that it can return several key pieces whom are currently on the mend for its bout with the reigning Super Bowl champions from KC.
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Kansas State Has Another Second-Half Collapse In Loss To Wichita State
The Kansas State Wildcats looked like a strong basketball team for one half.
And then the second half happened.
The Wildcats were outscored by 23 in the final 20 minutes in an 84-65 loss to Wichita State Saturday night on the road.
“They were better than us, especially in the second half,” K-State coach Jerome Tang said. “I thought their staff did a great job of putting a game plan together of how they wanted to attack us.”
It was the second time the Wildcats had a second-half collapse. The same thing happened in a blowout loss at St. John’s earlier this month.
“The other coaches did a better job of making adjustments than our staff did,” Tang said.
Xavier Bell led the Shockers with a season-high 24 points. Macaleab Rich led the Wildcats with 20 points.
WILDCATS SIGN RECEIVER
Kansas State is making moves within the transfer portal. Their most recent acquisition former Boston College wide receiver Jerand Bradley.
Bradley had just six receptions for 94 yards and two touchdowns last season with the Eagles. However, he compiled 92 receptions for 1,274 yards and 10 touchdowns with Texas Tech, illustrating his ability to produce. He will have many opportunities to replicate this in Manhattan, with the Wildcats reeling after losing their top two receivers.
KANSAS STATE WILDCATS HAVE NEW UNIFORMS FOR RATE BOWL AGAINST RUTGERS
As Kansas State gears up for the Rutgers Scarlet Knight, storylines have been flying around regarding the transfer portal, new recruits, and possible breakout performances.
But a more light-hearted note was the Wildcats getting to unveil their new uniforms in the Rate Bowl.
Wildcats veteran Taylor Poitier said it was “really cool” to be able to suit up in these newer designs.
“We rarely get to wear those types of uniform combos, so I’m really excited to wear them,” Poitier said. “They’ll look pretty cool out there.”
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