u - Down Syndrome. This 13-minute film stars three kids with Down syndrome and their friends sharing personal stories to help viewers better understand the condition and why people with Down syndrome wish to be treated just like you. This film reminds us that understanding of our unique differences makes us more compassionate and connected human beings - and shows us all that we are more alike than we are different. Thanks to Jawanda and Rachel Mast of Olathe for contacting me about this exciting project. You can watch the film below of click here to meet the cast: http://www.justlikeyou-downsyndrome.org/

onnel within the U.S. and their dependents are allowed to e-mail or fax in their ballots. If you are a member of the military who has not received your absentee ballot, you may fill out the form at the link below and fax or email it to the election office in the county where you’re registered to vote. They will expedite process your ballot request by the method of your choice (via fax or email), send you a ballot via fax or email and once you fill out your ballot you can fax or email it back to the county election office.

ing famine in Africa. I am proud to be a Co-chair of the Senate Hunger Caucus and have the opportunity to work to reduce hunger in poor, crisis-prone communities Organizations like Numana, Inc. work tirelessly to eliminate malnutrition worldwide and I appreciate their hard work. All of the food we packaged will be sent through the Salvation Army World Service Office to the Horn of Africa to assist in the famine.

pport tremendous research advances in Kansas, including the University of Kansas Cancer Center’s successful pursuit of National Cancer Institute designation this year. I look forward to continuing to advocate for efforts to combat cancer and bring new hope to patients and their families.