Op-Eds

By Senator Deb Fischer National Review  Earlier this month, the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council — the United States, the U.K., France, China, and Russia — issued a joint statement entitled “Preventing Nuclear War and Avoiding Arms Races.” The countries begin by writing, “[We] consider the avoidance of war between Nuclear-Weapon States […]

As Nebraska gears up for another successful harvest, I think it’s worth looking back on how the ag industry has evolved in the last few decades. The equipment our producers rely on is a far cry from what our grandparents used. Small tractors with two wheels and two cylinders formed the backbone of their operations; today, precision ag technologies such as auto-steer and variable rate fertilizer enable farmers to maximize yields while using exactly the right amount of inputs.

By Senator Deb Fischer  Lincoln Journal Star She spent all day and every night with him in the hospital that summer of 1991, only going home to shower and change after I arrived to be with him in the mornings. And she stayed with him at every dialysis treatment for 3½ years until he got […]

To ensure beef producers get their fair share, our bill would establish regional mandatory minimum thresholds for cash trades. These minimums would safeguard against the continued decline in the negotiated cash market.

Ten years ago, the New START nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia entered into force. And earlier this month, the State Department announced a five-year extension of the treaty just days before it was set to expire. The media was quick to praise this decision, with one prominent publication claiming that President Biden had singlehandedly […]

The Mint will select 2022’s famous women later this year. As female U.S. senators, our story would not have been possible without these women who came before us. We look forward to being reminded of their legacies every time we see their faces on a new quarter.

Midlands Voices: Nebraska’s strengths make it a strong host for Space Command By Gov. Pete Ricketts, Sen. Deb Fischer, Sen. Ben Sasse, Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Rep. Don Bacon and Rep. Adrian Smith Omaha World-Herald December 6, 2020   The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking a new headquarters for the growing space mission, and we are […]

Meeting The Threat Dangerous activity of Russia and Chinaunderscores importance of enacting the NDAA By Senator Deb Fischer  The Ripon Society   At the end of August, Russian soldiers crashed their vehicle into a U.S. military vehicle in Syria, injuring several U.S. service members. A few days later, two Russian fighter jets harassed a U.S. […]

By Senator Deb Fischer  Omaha World-Herald  Friday, September 18, 2020 The Air Force became a separate branch after the war, and its 73rd birthday is today. Nebraskans should be especially proud that Offutt Air Force Base in Sarpy County has long been one of the most important Air Force installations. But in the spring of […]

By U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Tina Smith  Roll Call Thursday, August 13, 2020 The COVID-19 outbreak has not only put the physical health of Americans at risk, it has significantly impacted people’s mental health as well. Job insecurity and unemployment, social isolation, and the difficulty of caring for sick relatives and children have combined […]