Here in Nebraska, and across the nation, modern technology is constantly developing and improving. These advancements have allowed us to get information faster, stay connected with each other, learn new things, and make better decisions. We are fortunate to live in a country that is the global leader in innovation. But as we think about […]
Last week, President Obama announced several new proposals in his State of the Union address to the nation. While he succeeded in highlighting many of the problems that have existed for years, his solutions were a far cry from the serious focus that is required to make our nation better for the long term. Many […]
This week, Americans looked to Washington as President Obama delivered his State of the Union address to Congress. It was encouraging to hear the president place a priority on providing more opportunity for middle class families. Unfortunately, many of the president’s policy prescriptions miss the mark, reflecting a partisan agenda rather than initiatives that could […]
Last week we welcomed a new beginning with the arrival of the 114th Congress. We have many new faces and there is a sense of excitement in the air as we look to tackle the major challenges facing our nation. So to join in this new excitement, I wanted to take a moment to share with […]
As families across the country hit the road to celebrate this past Thanksgiving, the Environmental Protection Agency was preparing to roll out a new plan that would further ensnare American manufacturers in costly new federal requirements, and saddle families with higher utility bills. The EPA itself has conceded that this proposal could amount to the […]
One of my priorities as your U.S. Senator is to ensure that your federal government is working better for you. In Washington this is done through aggressive oversight of our federal agencies, fighting burdensome regulations, and changing federal laws when necessary. But my work to improve your experience with your government isn’t limited to Washington. […]
I recently released a digital report detailing my work to represent Nebraskans during the 113th Congress. As I’ve said before, despite the gridlock on many of the big challenges, I have been focused on finding common ground on smaller, but important issues where we can make progress. The result is a record I am very […]
The Senate recently wrapped up its legislative activity for 2014. And as we gavel out of session for the holiday season, I bid farewell to a friend, a colleague and a long-time champion for Nebraska’s values, Senator Mike Johanns. Senator Johanns has devoted more than three decades of his life to serving the people of […]
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 […]
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 […]