According to the campaign's release, Slattery fought hard to keep good paying jobs in America While the federal government has failed to protect American jobs.

Their example was a case in which Slattery represented U.S. steel companies and related trade groups on issues necessary for American steel companies to continue domestic manufacturing.

The campaign says that Slattery has also represented numerous Kansas companies.

Slattery's first client was the U.S. Wheat Gluten Industry; he represented Midwest Grains (now MGP Products) of Atchison, Slattery's hometown, in a trade dispute that put the companies at a competitive disadvantage.

By helping coordinate a successful trade case under section 201 of the U.S. Trade Act, the campaign says Slattery helped these companies compete in the world market and protected good paying Kansas jobs.

"I'm happy to take responsibility for the work I've done outside of government. It's time Pat Roberts takes responsibility for his votes the last six years that have brought us record gas prices, a slumping economy, and an unnecessary war."

"The connections I've made and the lessons I've learned outside of government will serve Kansas well," he said.

"There are many serious issues facing our nation," Slattery said. "The focus of this election must be on solving these problems and not on baseless personal attacks."

• Amazon.com

  In 2002, Slattery worked for Amazon.com on the extension of the internet tax moratorium and on customer privacy issues.

• Aquila*

  Slattery acted as a consultant to Aquila from 1999 to 2006 on issues related to national energy policy.

• Arch Capital Group

  From 2006-2008, Slattery worked for Arch Capital Group in an effort to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act. Arch Capital Group is an insurance/reinsurance company that was founded after 9/11.

• Birmingham Steel

• Connecticut Steel

• Co-Steel Raritan

• GS Industries

• Keystone Consolidated Industries

• Northwestern Steel and Wire

• NUCOR Corp

• Rebar Trade Action Coalition

  Slattery was hired in 1999 to represent domestic steel companies on issues related to international trade. Steel companies faced serious economic injury as a result of a surge in imports subsidized by foreign governments. Slattery worked to protect American jobs and allow domestic steel companies to compete in the global marketplace on a level playing field.

• Columbia University

  In 2000 and again in 2001, Slattery represented Columbia University scientists in a patent dispute.

• Communication Telecom Industry Association (CTIA)

  Slattery represented the Communication Telecom Industry Association on legislative issues related to the internet tax moratorium.

• Connecticut Student Loan Foundation

  From 1998-1999, Slattery served as the point of contact between the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation and the Connecticut Congressional Delegation regarding a Department of Education claim that the foundation was violating certain loan guarantee rules. Slattery was also involved in negotiations to resolve the dispute.

• CT Corporation

  Slattery represented the CT Corporation from 2005-2007 during postal reform debate. The USPS wanted to use postal revenue to subsidize non-postal services in competition with private businesses.

• Doman Industries(Western Forest Products)

  After the Bush Administration imposed high tariffs on Canadian lumber imports, Slattery represented Doman Industry to help reduce the price of lumber for American homebuilders.

• Earth, Energy, and Environment*

  From 2000-2007, Slattery advocated on behalf of Earth, Energy, and Environment for legislation that supported the production of biofuels, specifically ethanol.

• General Motors

  In 2003, Jim assisted a small division of General Motors in the sale of a radio station.

• HERC Products

  Slattery worked for HERC Products in 2001 and 2002. The company develops chemical technologies to clean water systems and wanted publicly traded small businesses to qualify for HUBZone contracts.

• Intelsat

  From 2005-2006, Slattery assisted Intelsat, a United Nations’ formed organization that provided satellite communication, in their transition to a private company.

• Iridium Satellite

  Beginning in 2006, Slattery represented Iridium Satellite before the Department of Homeland Security and Congress. He promoted the viability of satellite telephone technology for use in response to national emergencies like 9/11 and Katrina.

• KC Southern Railroad*

  For 14 years, Slattery worked with the KC Southern Railroad to maintain an independent, competitive railroad in the Midwest.

• Management Resources Group*

  In 2002, Slattery advised Management Resource Group on energy issues and represented the company before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

• Marley Cooling Technologies*

  Slattery worked with Marley Cooling Technologies in 2004 to market technology designed to help power plants conserve large amounts of water.

• Midwest Research Institute*

  In 2006, Slattery was hired by the Midwest Research Institute to promote their management of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

• Motorola

  From 2002-2006, Slattery worked with Motorola to help secure funding for states to be used to construct interoperable public safety communication networks to enable first responders to communicate.

• National City Corp

  Slattery worked with a Midwest bank, National City Corp, in 2002 and 2003 to ensure their continued viability when their Overseas Military Bank Program contract was terminated by the Department of Defense in favor of Bank of America.

• NTP Inc.(Blackberry)

  Slattery kept key members of Congress informed about the ongoing NTP Inc. litigation related to Blackberry technology.

• NUCOR Corp

  In 2008, Slattery testified on behalf of NUCOR Steel on an innovative climate change proposal that would allow domestic steel companies to be both good environmental stewards and compete in the global marketplace.

• Personal Communication Industry Association

  In 1998, Slattery represented the Personal Communication Industry Association on wireless issues such as spectrum allocation, the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, and number portability.

• Mr. Yang Rong

  From 2004-2006, Slattery updated members of Congress on a civil lawsuit between Rong and the Chinese government.

• Spirit Airlines

  Slattery represented Spirit Airlines from 2002 to 2004 in front of the Airlines Subsidization Board. The Board was formed after 9-11 to assist the struggling airline industry.

• Television Operators Caucus

  Slattery provided strategic advice and facilitated meetings for the Television Operators Caucus in 2006 including three Kansas broadcast stations: KCTV, Channel 5, Kansas City; KMBC, Channel 9, Kansas City, and KMCI, Channel 38, Lawrence.

• Time Domain

  Slattery represented Time Domain from 2000-2001 on Department of Defense issues regarding global positioning systems and ultra-wideband radio spectrum allocation.

• Valor Telecommunications

  In 2002, Slattery provided Valor Telecommunications with assistance on regulatory issues and questions about universal service and telecom deregulation.

• Verizon Wireless

  Beginning in 2003, Slattery worked with Verizon Wireless on a variety of telecommunication issues from internet taxes and spectrum issues to facilitating better emergency service communications.

• Washington Citizens for World Trade Weyerhaeuser

  From 1999-2002, Slattery worked on behalf of Washington Citizens for World Trade and Weyerhaeuser to protect the rights of private land owners to export their logs.

• Wheat Gluten Industries*

  Since 1998, Slattery has done work for US Wheat Gluten Industry. Slattery helped coordinate a successful trade case that allowed smaller Kansas companies to compete effectively in the world market.

• Woods Hole Oceanic Institute

  Slattery worked with the Woods Hole Oceanic Institute in 2002 on the application of Department of Defense procurement law to oceanographic research institutes.

  *Indicates Kansas or Greater Kansas City area company.

  Awesome picture of Slattery was taken by Kevin Slattery, who honestly should take all of the Slattery pictures... such a great photo!