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 […]
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 […]
Throughout our nation’s capital are towering reminders of our freedom and how it was secured. Memorials throughout Washington, D.C., stand as tributes to battles fought and won and men and women lost. They help us to reflect on the true cost of our independence and the ongoing effort to ensure our security today. But granite […]
For well over a year, I have been discussing my concerns with the administration’s attempts to expand federal control over water in Nebraska and all across the country. A wide-ranging coalition of Nebraskans has joined forces to spread the word regarding the negative and far-reaching impacts this rule will have on the lives of all […]
Nebraskans appreciate the importance of maintaining our nation’s nuclear deterrent. With the United States Strategic Command (STRATCOM) based in Bellevue, we have a unique perspective on the importance of this national security mission. The men and women who work at STRATCOM ensure a secure and effective deterrent while pursuing a broader, cooperative strategy to confront […]
Each year, October brings with it a palette of new colors: the reds, oranges and yellows of the changing leaves, the greys and pale blues of a heavy autumn sky, and the lush green of the football field. Another color we are seeing a lot these days, and for good reason, is pink. October is […]
By: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer The advent of the telephone has revolutionized not only the way we stay in touch with our family and friends, but also how we conduct business and grow our economy. The telephone has the power to connect people in rural areas of America to our urban hubs and to each […]
By: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer Native Americans are an important part of our state’s rich cultural heritage. For thousands of years, several different tribes – descendants of the Plains Indians –inhabited the land that is now within our state boundaries. One of Nebraska’s most famous Native Americans was Chief Standing Bear, a 19th century leader […]
By: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer For several months, I have been working closely with colleagues from both sides of the aisle to make sure that the American people have a say on new executive actions dealing with national energy production. In June, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the first-ever greenhouse gas performance standards for […]
By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer Nebraskans understand that our nation faces serious issues. Just recently we heard the president outline plans for military action against terrorists in Iraq and Syria known as ISIL. Nebraskans appreciate the threat posed by ISIL – I heard this concern time after time during my listening sessions and meetings across […]