As you may know, I am retiring from the United States Senate effective January 2, 2011. I am asking that all Casework requests be directed to Senator Roberts' office. You can find his information at http://roberts.senate.gov.

I am honored and privileged to have served you in the United States Senate. Kansans elected me to Congress on a platform of Reduce, Reform, and Return in order to restore the American dream for Kansans and all Americans; and I based my service upon these principles. From taxes to welfare reform to education to matters of fiscal responsibility to defense and all that comes in between, I cast my vote with these principles in mind. Again, I thank you for allowing me to serve you in the Senate.

Casework can be defined as the assistance provided at the request, and on behalf of, Kansans in their dealing with federal agencies. Typically Casework involves individuals, groups with a common concern, or small businesses, and can include a problem, grievance, question of eligibility, need, or other tangible interest or benefit to these groups.

The basis for this service by my office can be found in the first sentence of the Constitution: "We the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect Union... establish justice...promote the general welfare....." Certainly there is little doubt that the casework function in my office will promote the general welfare of those Kansans seeking my assistance.

As a federal representative in the United States Senate, I have the ability to address the concerns of my constituents if they are encountering problems associated with the federal government or a federal agency. Examples of federal agencies are listed below:

• Internal Revenue Service
• Medicare
• Social Security Administration
• State Department
• Veterans Administration
• United States Military
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Unfortunately, due to the separation of the legislative and judicial branches of government, members of Congress cannot intervene in matters which are involved in criminal and civil legal cases. Examples of these types are listed below with suggestions as how best to proceed in those matters. (See below)

• Legal Issues
• Child custody issues
• Divorce cases

Additionally, certain cases which involve Kansas State agencies are not under my direct jurisdictional authority to intervene as a member of the federal government. Examples of these types are listed below.

• State Revenue taxes
• Child support services
• Private Insurance claims

If you are having problems associated with a Kansas State agency, you should contact the office of the Governor of Kansas or contact your state representative or state senator. If you do not know who is your state senator or state representative, please refer to www.ku.edu/pri/ksdata/vote/.

In addition, if you have any questions as to whether or not your concern is a matter which is best addressed by my office. Please go to the official White House web site for clarification.