Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran is preparing to take over as chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee in January. The Kansas City Star reports that the Republican's top issues will be suicide prevention and ensuring veterans get the care they deserve when suffering from cancer and other illnesses tied to toxic exposure. 

Moran says he will be leaning on veterans to help him set the committee's agenda. He's served on the committee since joining the Senate in 2011 and says most of the veterans legislation he's pursued has originated with Kansas veterans. He will replace retired Georgia GOP Sen. Johnny Isakson.&nbsp;

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1577550230956.jpeg" alt="Senator Jerry Moran ( Front - Left ) attended a new Junction City High School&nbsp; construction celebration event earlier in the fall of 2019." />
                        <figcaption>Senator Jerry Moran ( Front - Left ) attended a new Junction City High School&nbsp; construction celebration event earlier in the fall of 2019.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran is preparing to take over as chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee in January. The Kansas City Star reports that the Republican's top issues will be suicide prevention and ensuring veterans get the care they deserve when suffering from cancer and other illnesses tied to toxic exposure. </p><p>Moran says he will be leaning on veterans to help him set the committee's agenda. He's served on the committee since joining the Senate in 2011 and says most of the veterans legislation he's pursued has originated with Kansas veterans. He will replace retired Georgia GOP Sen. Johnny Isakson.&nbsp;</p>

Kansas' Moran to lead Senate Veterans Affairs Committee