Here are today’s headlines about the Kansas congressional delegation:Rep. Nancy Boyda (D) !(AP) Boyda declines campaign help from national Democratic Party:Rep. Nancy Boyda is declining offers of help from national Democratic Party officials in her next campaign, despite being targeted as one of the most vulnerable House members in 2008. … If Boyda surprised Republicans last year, the party does not plan to be caught off guard in 2008. The GOP already considers the seat one of its top targets. Ryun has told Kansas Republicans that he wants a rematch, and State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins is considered a potential candidate as well. “This is absolutely a seat that we want to pick back up in 2008,” said Julie Shutley, a spokeswoman for the National Republican Congressional Committee. “Already, Representative Boyda has cast votes that are out of step with the views and values of Kansas’ Second Congressional District.” … Boyda said she’s not surprised Ryun is already gearing up for a rematch. “I know that I’m headed into a very, very vigorous campaign and election cycle,” Boyda said. “It will be a vigorous debate and I’m putting it politely.”(Kansas GOP Insider blog) 2nd District news: State Representative Lee Tafanelli is showing up at events and holding meetings indicating his likely entrance into the 2nd District Congressional race. Former Congressman Ryun is telling people he will likely restart his campaign in April. State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins is reportedly polling the district. However Jenkins is facing a major stumbling block in that many party operatives are questioning what the party gains with her candidacy since if she wins Sebelius would appoint her successor as State Treasurer, leaving the Democrats with one less member of Congress but one additional statewide official.Sen. Pat Roberts (R)!(LJW) Senator visits KU, discusses biodefense proposal: His voice hoarse from his personal “refereeing” of Monday night’s Kansas-Kansas State basketball game, Sen. Pat Roberts addressed a meeting of scientists and researchers at Kansas University fully convinced that the Jayhawks were in position to make a run at the national championship. Afterward, in a meeting room at the Adams Alumni Center, Roberts acknowledged liking the chances for Kansas – the state, this time – to score well in an even more high-stakes competition: the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s plans for a new $451 million National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.