Here are today’s headlines from the Kansas congressional delegation:Rep. Nancy Boyda (D) !(AP) Ryun races to regain congressional seat: Jim Ryun became world famous for breaking the 4-minute mile as a high school track star. These days, the Lawrence, Kan., Republican has settled in for a marathon of sorts to win back his old seat in Congress from Democrat Nancy Boyda, who narrowly defeated the five-term incumbent in November. More than a year before Boyda is up for re-election, Ryun is already on the campaign trail six or seven days a week, raising money and touting private polls that he says show him well ahead of his Republican primary challenger, State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins. But Jenkins has a less than admirable view of Ryun’s latest bid for the 2nd Congressional District seat, which includes west Lawrence, Topeka, Manhattan and much of southeast Kansas. “Most of the comments I’ve heard is that it smacks of a desperate attempt to regain his D.C. lifestyle,” Jenkins said in an interview. “And Kansans rejected that in November of 2006.”(The Washington Times) 114 in House object to Mexican trucks: A bipartisan group of more than 100 House members is urging President Bush to halt a plan to give Mexican truckers full access to U.S. roads, saying it would compromise national security and provide a way for foreigners to enter the country illegally. “The U.S. Congress and the American people seriously question the ability of Mexican motor carriers and drivers to adhere to our country’s strict safety rules, as well as the administration’s preparedness and willingness to ensure Mexican truck drivers obey our homeland security and immigration rules,” said a letter signed by 114 House members and sent to the White House on Monday. The letter was drafted by Reps. Duncan Hunter, California Republican, and Nancy Boyda, Kansas Democrat, and co-signed by 61 Democrats and 51 Republicans. “I believe our roads will be less safe with this program, and this isn’t theoretical; it’s a probability,” Mrs. Boyda said. “It does make me furious.”Sen. Pat Roberts (R)!(Seacoastonline.com) Duckers’ Day is headed to N.H.: The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) applauds Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) and Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) for introducing the long overdue Open Fields legislation, and urges both the Senate and House of Representatives to follow their bipartisan lead and pass this bill without debate. A companion bill is expected to be introduced in the House of Representatives sometime within the next two weeks. If adopted into law, Open Fields would direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide federal funding to those states with existing programs that encourage private landowners – particularly farmers and ranchers – to open their property for hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreational activities. “This legislation is essential for maintaining the hunting and fishing heritage that has been passed down for generations,” said Michael D. Zagata, RGS executive director and CEO. “Giving farmers and other landowners an incentive to provide access to hunters, fishers and other wildlife enthusiasts not only ensures that these traditional activities will continue for future generations to enjoy; it underwrites the prospects for establishing and maintaining critical habitat important to ruffed grouse, woodcock and many other wildlife species, while providing economic growth opportunities for rural communities where it is adopted.”Etc.(Wichita Eagle) Flood victims given vaccinations: As floodwaters began to recede Tuesday night and Wednesday, some Coffeyville residents were able to get back into their damaged homes to salvage what they could. But many were warned that it was unsafe to return to their homes if they remained even partly under water, as flood waters are extremely contaminated. Still others faced tough decisions about whether to enter homes that had encountered severe damage and may or may not be stable enough to enter safely. Rep. Todd Tiahrt, along with Sen. Sam Brownback and Sen. Pat Roberts, will tour the Coffeyville area today, Schmidt said. “Everybody is asking when FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) will get here, but we don’t have any information on that yet,” she said.