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Kansas Congresswoman Delivers Dole Lecture

Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute of Politics (L), sits next to Kansas Republican Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, who delivered the 2015 Dole Lecture at the University of Kansas.  Jenkins represents the state's 2nd Congressional District in eastern Kansas. (Photo by KPR News Intern Jeff Carmody)
Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute of Politics (L), sits next to Kansas Republican Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, who delivered the 2015 Dole Lecture at the University of Kansas. Jenkins represents the state's 2nd Congressional District in eastern Kansas. (Photo by KPR News Intern Jeff Carmody)

Republican Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins touted the achievements of the GOP-controlled Congress yesterday (SUN), as she delivered the 2015 Dole Lecture at the University of Kansas. Jenkins, the fifth highest- ranking member of the House majority, also emphasized the ability of women to excel in leadership positions.


Past speakers at the annual lecture include Bill Clinton, Tom Brokaw, and Bob Woodward.

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KS Congresswoman Delivers Dole Lecture

Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins emphasized the role of women in community leadership yesterday (SUN), when she delivered the Dole Lecture at the University of Kansas. Jenkins, a high-ranking Republican in the U.S. House, also highlighted some of the challenges of a career in public office.


Past speakers at the annual lecture include Bill Clinton, Tom Brokaw, and Bob Woodward.

(Thanks to KPR News Intern Jeff Carmody for assistance with this story.)

 

J. Schafer is the News Director of Kansas Public Radio. He’s also the Managing Editor of the Kansas Public Radio Network, which provides news and information to other public radio stations in Kansas and Missouri.