Fischer Statement on Defense Secretary Nomination
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement upon the president’s nomination of Ash Carter to be the next Secretary of Defense: “I look forward to visiting with Dr. Carter in the coming weeks to discuss his views on national security. He brings to the […]
Investing in Our National Security
As we approach the end of the 113th Congress, lawmakers in Washington still have a number of important legislative items to consider before Christmas. Among them is a bill to fund programs and personnel dedicated to securing our nation. This bill is commonly referred to in Washington as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and […]
Study: Troops Now More Willing to Report Sexual Assaults
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement regarding media reports that members of the military are more willing to report sexual assaults then they were a year ago, following reforms Fischer championed last year. “This report indicates that more people are coming […]
November Newsletter
Dear Friends, Partisanship in Washington has severely limited our abilities to find solutions to many of our nation’s greatest challenges. But it doesn’t have to be this way. This month yielded several examples of bipartisan success on legislation I’ve championed to update federal regulations and address gaps on local television programming for rural Americans. I […]
Fischer Statement on EPA’s Proposed Ozone Regulation
Senator Fischer released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s sweeping proposal to further tighten ground-level ozone standards
Breaking the Gridlock
Despite gridlock on many of the big issues in Washington, I have made a concerted effort to find areas of agreement with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle. As a result of my persistence, I have made progress on a number of issues important to Nebraskans, including regulatory relief. A recent example is […]
Fischer Statement on Failed Iran Nuclear Negotiations
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement regarding another delay in diplomatic negotiations to force Iran to comply with international limits on its nuclear program in exchange for reduced sanctions: “This is further evidence that Iran is not under enough pressure to reach a […]
Fischer Statement on Secretary Hagel’s Resignation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Armed Service Committee, today released the following statement regarding the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. “Secretary Hagel has dedicated much of his life to public service in a number of capacities: in uniform in Vietnam, as senator from my home state of Nebraska, […]
Fischer Applauds Passage of Satellite Reauthorization
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today applauded passage of a satellite telecommunications bill, which included language she championed to address gaps in local news access for rural communities. “Access to local news programing is essential to helping Americans stay informed and engaged, especially […]
Fischer Names Joe Hack as Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) today announced she has named Joe Hack as her next Chief of Staff beginning in January. Fischer released the following statement: “Joe Hack has worked closely by my side since my first day in the United States Senate. He has ably served as a trusted advisor on strategic […]