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| https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2020/12/remembering-the-attack-on-pearl-harbor | Discussing the COVID-19 Vaccine with Dr. Lee Norman | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | KS | Jerry Moran | M000934 | www.moran.senate.gov | legacy | Remembering the Attack on Pearl Harbor Today marks 79 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor and the beginning of America's involvement in WWII. On this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, let us pause and commemorate the 2,403 lives lost during the attack, as well as honor the enduring bravery of the Greatest Generation and their ultimate sacrifice. Remembering Max Moomaw Robba and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Max Moomaw. Max and his wife Beverly had a significant impact on my first election to serve in the statehouse, and he provided me with his thoughts and suggestions ever since. His advice was always good common sense based on his strong understanding of right and wrong. He was a proud Kansan and someone I looked up to for his service to our country in the Navy, our state as a Kansas Representative and in the agriculture community as a lifelong farmer. He never passed up a chance to volunteer in his community and will be missed. We will be praying for his friends and family. Read more about Max's life from the Hays Post here. My Bill to Help Alleviate NOAA Pilot Shortage Heads to the President's Desk On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed my legislation to help alleviate the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) pilot shortage. As the chief appropriator for NOAA, it has been a priority to address the pilot shortage that utilizes Kansas' strong aviation programs, and I'm pleased this legislation will head to the president's desk to be signed into law. This legislation creates an aviation training program for the Commissioned Officer Corps of NOAA to prepare students for commissioned service as pilots. Functioning similar to Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at many universities, this program was designed in coordination with Kansas State Polytechnic due to their expertise in training pilots. Kansas State Polytechnic has a history of producing well-trained pilots and can create a pipeline of NOAA pilots ready to fly in a wide-range of weather conditions to deliver critical data to scientists on the ground. Meeting with Kansas Farm Bureau Ahead of the 117th Congress --- Discussing In-Person Instruction at West Point This week, I joined my West Point Board of Visitors colleagues for our winter session with the US Military Academy's leadership. The board consists of select members of Congress and presidential appointees who work with the institution to make certain that the cadets of West Point receive the education they need to effectively lead our nation's Army. The board received an update on the academy's first full semester of in-person classes during the pandemic, and it is impressive to hear how the cadets and staff at West Point have adapted to overcome the challenges associated with in-person learning. Additionally, the cadet leadership outlined their efforts to create a more just and equitable campus living environment by fostering a climate of dignity and respect among the student body. I was also pleased to hear about the groundbreaking for the new state-of-the-art Cyber and Engineering Academic Center, which will set a new bar for engineering and computer science higher education. It will be a stunning addition to this historic campus. I look forward to joining my colleagues in the spring to review the school's progress in our next update. Community College Presidents Meeting I met virtually with community college presidents from across Kansas regarding their concerns about COVID-19 as this pandemic stretches on. We discussed the importance of Pell Grants, the need for flexibility in any federal assistance to community colleges and how our community colleges are continuing to provide quality education and training to their students from all walks of life. Thanks to these institutions' continued efforts to care for their students during this difficult time; I look forward to working on their behalf as we discuss additional coronavirus funding and other education related legislation this Congress. I appreciate everyone who participated and thank you for your efforts to continue education your students throughout the pandemic. Receiving an Update from Kansas School Superintendents I spoke virtually with our superintendents from across Kansas this week regarding how COVID-19 is continuing to impact school operations. We discussed federal financial assistance and some of the additional needs that exist currently, as well as some important criteria regarding Department of Education programs that require revision for the upcoming school year to avoid unnecessarily punishing schools during this difficult period. I appreciate their efforts to continue educating Kansas children throughout these unusual circumstances, and I will work to ensure that our schools receive the proper assistance to allow them to do their jobs during this pandemic. Thank you to everyone who attended this discussion, and thank you for your continued efforts to keep our children safe and learning in schools across the state. Visiting with Winfield Rotary This week, I met virtually with fellow Rotarians from Winfield. I appreciated the opportunity to relay concerns surrounding the health and wellbeing of Kansas' communities as we await the distribution of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. We also discussed my role on the Senate Banking Committee and recent legislation I introduced, the Remove Impediments for a Successful Economic Recovery (RISER) Act, which would extend the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) deadline to allow states like Kansas to strategically target areas of need over a longer period of time. Thank you to President Laura Bradbury for allowing me time to speak. Thank you also to Community National Bank & Trust's Executive Vice President Dean Kennedy, Community National Ban & Trust's Vice President Anthony Stonerock, William Newton Hospital's Dr. Treasure Wehner, Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall and all community leaders who attended. Joining Coffeyville Lions Club This week, I joined the Coffeyville Lions Club virtually to provide an update about federal issues and answer questions from club members. Our discussion focused on the effects COVID-19 has had on individuals, schools, businesses, as well as on our health care providers. We talked about the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and how it has been beneficial in keeping businesses from having to close their doors and its contributions to the economy in Coffeyville and Montgomery County. I noted that there were some businesses who were not eligible for assistance during the first round, and I am interested in providing help to them when considering targeted future aid. Additionally, I was asked about Coronavirus Relief Funds provided to Kansas and distributed to counties through the state-level SPARK Taskforce and the upcoming deadline of December 31 to utilize those funds.My legislation, the RISER Act, would extend that timeline to insure funding is used efficiently and effectively. Thank you to Club President Larry Semmel for hosting this discussion, and to Superintendent Craig Correll for joining us. Visiting Osborne I visited Osborne this week, and I was able to talk with residents about the issues they face as a small community and how I can help them in Washington. One of my priorities as a United States senator from Kansas is preserving the state's rural lifestyle; as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Kansas, it's important that communities like Osborne have access to the resources they need. The way residents and businesses have come together to support each other during the pandemic is commendable. Thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to speak with me while I was in town. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |