The storyline throughout 2010 read that with Kansas losing three House Members to retirement or a shift to the Senate, the state was set to take a step back when it came to influence on Capitol Hill. Well, you might want to take another look, because the initial round of committee selection has, in fact, granted the great state of Kansas tremendous clout in the incoming Congress. For the first time in decades, and perhaps ever, Kansas will have a Member of Congress on each of the top three House Committees.

Because of his proven leadership and experience cutting spending and balancing budgets, Congressman-elect Kevin Yoder has been chosen to serve on the House Appropriations Committee in the 112th Congress.

Today Congressman-Elect Kevin Yoder released the following statement regarding the extension of the tax relief that was passed in 2001/2003.

Today Congressman-elect Kevin Yoder voted in favor of the House Republican Conference resolution to ban congressional earmarks. Under this resolution, no Member shall request a congressional earmark, limited tax benefit or limited tariff benefit.

Because of your generosity and dedicated support, I have the fortune to be writing you today from the United States Capitol. This week I have come to DC…

After 12 years in Democratic hands, Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District seat went back to the Republicans on Tuesday, helping shift the balance of power in Washington. GOP candidate Kevin Yoder easily dispatched Democrat Stephene Moore 59 percent to 38 percent…

Republican Kevin Yoder, who is leaving the Kansas House, is quick-witted and thoughtful, and could be a force in Congress. He’s developed his political skills in state politics, giving him the edge to take over the seat being vacated by longtime congressman Dennis Moore, a Democrat.

Why are we abandoning ship on the Moores? There is one overriding reason, and that is we yearn for balance in our government. The nation, governed by a Democratic president, House and Senate, has steered the country too far left.