Fischer Statement on the President’s Immigration Executive Action
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement this evening in response to President Obama’s unilateral plan to shield up to 5 million illegal immigrants from enforcement of federal immigration laws. “For over six years, the president has repeatedly stated that he would not and could not address immigration except through cooperation […]
Fischer Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Vote
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) today released the following statement after the Senate failed to pass legislation requiring the president to act on the Keystone XL pipeline: “I’m disappointed that the Senate failed to advance this bipartisan bill requiring the president to act on the Keystone XL pipeline project,” Fischer said. “This debate […]
A Time to Give Thanks
As we go about our daily routines, it is often easy to become preoccupied with our busy schedules and overlook how truly blessed we all are. It can also be easy to skim the front page of the paper or tune in to the news during the morning commute and begin to wonder if there […]
Fischer Supports Bill to Improve Child Care Opportunities for Low-Income Families
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) today released the following statement after the Senate passed legislation reauthorizing child care programs for low-income families: “Hard-working mothers and fathers depend on safe, reliable, affordable child care while they work to earn a living, but unfortunately for low-income families, this is not always easy to come by,” […]
Fischer: We Must Invest in our Greatest Deterrent
Senator Fischer released the following statement regarding Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s plan to make significant investments in the nation’s nuclear weapons program.
The World’s Worst Weapons
The situation in Syria continues to be a tragedy. Almost two hundred thousand people have died, and the conflict appears likely to worsen – with the rise of extremist groups like ISIL – before it improves. What’s more, after more than three and half years of watching this slaughter, the Administration’s policy towards the crisis […]
Fischer E-Label Act Passes Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives today unanimously passed Senator Deb Fischer’s (R-Neb.) proposal to modernize outdated federal labeling requirements for electronics manufacturers.
Fischer Announces Local Office Hours in Red Cloud
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) today announced that her staff will be holding local office hours in Red Cloud on Monday, November 24, 2014. These office hours serve as a convenient opportunity for constituents to meet with staff regarding federal casework assistance or other issues at the federal level. Julie Brooker, Central Nebraska […]
Fischer Announces Local Office Hours in Banner and Sioux Counties
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) today announced that her staff will be holding local office hours in Banner and Sioux counties on Monday, November 24, 2014. These office hours serve as a convenient opportunity for constituents to meet with staff regarding federal casework assistance or other issues at the federal level. Brandi McCaslin, […]
Your Vote is Your Voice
Of the people. By the people. For the people. This is how President Abraham Lincoln described our American system of government in his historic Gettysburg Address. These words were spoken in our nation’s first century, when this civic experiment we call a constitutional democracy was still in its infancy. The United States has come a […]