Governor Sebelius made several requests for new equipment to replace National Guard assets that were sent to Iraq:
Dec. 30, 2005: "Sebelius writes to Rumsfeld requesting new equipment. 'The Guard was critical to responding to recent blizzards and floods in Kansas, yet its ability to respond to similar situations is being diminished by a lack of equipment...'”
Jan. 23, 2006: "Sebelius personally urges Bush to increase National Guard funding. In an one-hour motorcade ride in Kansas with Bush, Sebelius expressed concern about 'a reduction of National Guard troop strength in its next budget.'"
June 28, 2006: "Sebelius sends Army Secretary list of equipment lost in war. In a meeting with Army Secretary Francis J. Harvey, Sebelius told Harvey that the state had lost about $140 million in National Guard equipment to the Iraq war."
Sept. 2006: "Sebelius lobbies for replacement of National Guard equipment sent to Iraq. 'Kansas’ congressional delegation, Sebelius and governors from around the country have been lobbying the Pentagon for increased funding to replace National Guard equipment that has been left in Iraq or damaged beyond repair after repeated use in war.'"
Feb. 27, 2007: "Sebelius pushes White House and Congress for more funding. 'Now the Guard needs Washington’s help,' Sebelius said in press conference on Capitol Hill."
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