January 13, 2020
Congress is on the verge of a major bipartisan accomplishment. Passage of the USMCA would mean a win for Nebraska and the hardworking men and women of the Heartland. I know how important this trade agreement is to Nebraska, and you can be sure I’ll be focused on pushing it across the finish line.
January 7, 2020
In the wake of disastrous storms and record-setting flooding, the kindness and character of Nebraskans were revealed. And even through the immense challenges and distraction, we continued to work together on the pressing issues at hand. In turn, we secured critical legislative wins for the good of Nebraska’s present and future.
December 26, 2019
It was a great honor of my life to join a bipartisan Senate delegation to Belgium and Luxembourg to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. This was a defining battle of World War II – where the Greatest Generation stopped Hitler’s last major effort to turn the tide of the war in his favor.
December 9, 2019
Congress’s budget process is broken, which is why I am a cosponsor of the Bipartisan Congressional Budget Reform Act. Read in this week’s column how this common-sense legislation will help tackle our government’s spending problem.
December 2, 2019
We often hear that rural America is forgotten. An absence of relevant, local programming demonstrates exactly how. Read this week’s column on how the WEST Access Act will enable satellite TV access to local, in-state programming for all NE communities.
November 25, 2019
As we approach the year’s busiest shopping season, it is critical that Nebraskans are aware and on guard for identity theft and fraudulent credit card charges.
November 18, 2019
Nebraska was dealt a difficult hand in 2019. But this year, we’ve also witnessed the true character of our people. Through crisis and challenging times, there Nebraskans will be – lending hands of support and genuine care no matter the circumstances.
November 12, 2019
If we truly mean what we say about supporting our troops, then we must put political grandstanding aside and move forward with this appropriations bill. We must honor our commitment to our warfighters so that they can continue their mission of keeping America safe, prosperous, and free. Let’s give our troops the pay raise they deserve and the resources they need to sustain a free and open international order.
November 5, 2019
Veterans Day is a deeply meaningful day for our nation. It was over 100 years ago, at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, during the 11th month of the year that the roars of battle in World War I fell silent. Since then, Nebraskans and all Americans have come together every year to renew our appreciation for our nation’s heroes. We pledge that, no matter how much time has passed, we will never forget their valor, service, and selflessness.
October 28, 2019
From levee repairs to relief for ag producers impacted by flooding, Nebraska is seeing the benefits of this summer’s disaster relief bill. Read this week’s column about the resources we are sending back to our state as we continue to recover. #NebraskaStrong