Here are today’s headlines from the Kansas congressional delegation:Misc.(LJW) In Washington, Kansans have full plates: President Bush’s expected request for an American troop surge in Baghdad drew concern from some Kansas members of Congress last week. U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Goddard, said he would prefer to see trained Iraqi troops in action with American forces providing support. U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Hays, said he generally supported expanding the size of the military, but he’s skeptical because a troop surge could further deplete National Guard and reserve units. U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Lenexa, who represents eastern Lawrence, said he also was skeptical but thought Bush ultimately would make the decision. U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., said a new strategy needs to weigh the ability to sustain American presence in Iraq with objectives in the war on terror.Sen. Sam Brownback (R) !(AP) GOP senator to enter presidential race: Senator Sam Brownback, a Kansas Republican and favorite son of the religious right, will officially enter the presidential race later this month in his home state, an aide said. Brian Hart, the senator’s spokesman, said Friday that Brownback will announce on Jan. 20 in Topeka. Brownback set up an exploratory committee in December to gauge whether he had enough support for a full campaign. After the announcement, Brownback will fly to Washington to participate in an antiabortion march .Sen. Pat Roberts (R)!(Pasadena Star News commentary) Pelosi is first to reach the summit: We don’t delude ourselves into thinking that congressional leaders will be able to work in a bipartisan fashion on all matters. Indeed, Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., was appropriately skeptical. “What’s going to be the test is when some of us get together on the tough issues and see if we can work something out,” he said.(KRDO) Legislation To Help Snowbound Colorado Ranchers: Senator Wayne Allard Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave have introduced legislation to aid Colorado farmers and ranchers affected by the recent blizzards. The blizzards have stranded hundreds of thousands of head of livestock without food or water and livestock losses in Colorado have already reached into the thousands. The legislation reauthorizes the Livestock Assistance Act and would allow aid for producers who suffered livestock losses as a result of the recent blizzards in Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. In the U.S. Senate, the legislation has been co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Pete Dominici of New Mexico, Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, James Inhofe of Oklahoma and Pat Roberts of Kansas. Musgrave introduced identical legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.