Members of Congress received a classified briefing on Syria on Capitol Hill Saturday afternoon.
Author: KMAN Staff
U.S. Congressman Tim Huelskamp, representing Kansas’ First District issued the following statement in response after President Barack Obama announced his intention to seek Congressional approval to take military action against the Syrian regime in response to alleged chemical attacks against Syrian citizens: “While President Obama apparently debates how many American lives and funds he wishes to risk in the Syrian civil war, he needs to be reminded that Congress has the sole authority to declare War – not the President. The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does…
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) issued the following statement in response to President Obama announcing that he will seek Congressional authorization to use military action against Syria: “Congress will soon use its Constitutionally-vested power to debate and vote on whether to intervene in Syria. America cannot afford another conflict that taxes our resources without achieving goals that advance American interests, and I will not support authorizing military action against Syria at this time.”
TORONTO (AP) — Aaron Crow lost command of the strike zone at the worst possible time for the Kansas City Royals. Crow issued consecutive bases-loaded walks during Toronto’s three-run eighth inning, sending the Royals to a 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday. “Throwing eight straight balls, it’s a terrible way to lose a game,” Crow said. The Royals, who trailed Tampa Bay by 6 1/2 games for the second AL wild-card slot at the beginning of the day, lost their second straight following a five-game winning streak. Kansas City failed to capitalize on a strong start by right-hander…
President Barack Obama says he will seek congressional authorization for the use of force in Syria. He says congressional leadership plans to hold a debate and a vote as soon as Congress comes back in September.
Fifteen sets were needed as K-State volleyball claimed the UNLV Invitational with their third straight five-set victory to open the season, this time 25-27, 25-19, 25-19, 21-25, and 15-13 over the host Rebels on Saturday night at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas. Tournament MVP Kaitlynn Pelger led a Wildcat attack with 19 kills to go with a team-high 13 digs, eight blocks, and four service aces. Three players joined her in double figure kills, Taylor Johnson and Courtney Traxson with 11, and Lilla Porubek had 10. Katie Brand also posted a double-double with 49 assists and 10 digs. Freshman…
Kaitlynn Pelger had 11 kills as K-State avoided giving up a 2-0 lead in sets to defeat Cal State-Fullerton 25-20, 27-25, 21-25, 23-25, 15-12 at the UNLV Invitational in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats cruised through the first set, holding the Titans at arm’s length, but Fullerton rallied late in the second set from a five-point deficit to take a 25-24 lead. A Titan ball handling error tied the score, and back-to-back blocks by Natali Jones and Lilla Porubek gave K-State the win. The Cats led 21-20 in the third, and then it was Fullerton’s turn to steal…
President Barack Obama announced Saturday afternoon that he has made the decision to use military action against the Syrian Government after reported chemical attacks launched on Syrian citizens that resulted in several hundred deaths. It’s not clear when the military action will be taken but when addressing reporters at the White House, he says he will seek approval from Congress before taking any action. Stay with KMAN for the latest information on this developing story.
The UN says the secretary-general will be briefed further by head of UN chemical weapons team on Sunday.
On Saturday August 31, 2013, the Riley County Police Department will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol. Officers involved in the Saturation Patrol will be looking for signs of impaired driving and other traffic violations. Motorists who show signs of alcohol and/or drug consumption will be evaluated and appropriate enforcement action will be taken. The purpose of this program is to place additional officers in and around the Manhattan area with the goal of detecting and deterring impaired driving. This patrol is the fifth, in a series of six, which will be conducted this year. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Highway…