By: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer For the past several weeks, I have had the opportunity to travel throughout the state to meet with Nebraskans, community leaders, business owners, and a number of different groups to listen to their concerns. It was inspiring to see the amazing things our friends and neighbors all across the state […]
By: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer Nearly 400,000 American children don’t have a mom or dad. Worldwide, more than 17 million orphans have lost both parents. Thankfully, there are also millions of adults who open their hearts and homes to these children. Adoptive parents offer their financial resources, emotional support, and unconditional love to build a […]
As I visit communities across the state, countless Nebraskans continue to express to me their concerns with overreach by the federal government. Specifically, many Nebraskans are frustrated by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) increasingly heavy hand. That’s why there’s so much skepticism about EPA’s latest rule regarding the “waters of the United States” or WOTUS. […]
By: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer This month, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to travel the state and spend time in several different communities across Nebraska from Omaha and Lincoln to the panhandle. Nebraskans have a great deal on their minds, and I’m grateful to all who have attended my constituent listening sessions to voice their concerns […]
By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer I recently had the opportunity to travel to Texas with a bipartisan group of senators to assess firsthand the crisis along our southern border. Many Nebraskans have contacted me to express their concerns with the surge of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) arriving at our border. I share their worries and […]
By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer I am looking forward to spending the month of August meeting with Nebraskans across the state. This time is important for me to hear from constituents and listen to how federal policies are impacting your daily lives. It will also allow me the opportunity to gather input from you. That […]
By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer As Nebraskans continue to monitor ongoing conflicts overseas, I’d like to offer some thoughts on just a few of the troubling events occurring around the world. The recent attack of Flight 17, a commercial airliner filled with nearly 300 innocent passengers, over Ukraine is deeply concerning. Russian-leaning separatists, those responsible […]
By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer Previously I have discussed in this weekly column my efforts to strengthen our communities by offering commonsense policies that help working families. I am leading a new initiative that focuses on workplace flexibility. Despite increasingly complex family demands, not all parents enjoy flexible work arrangements. I believe the solutions for […]
Years of economic pain and uncertainty have taken their toll on middle class families. Too many continue to struggle. Worries over everyday affordability and long-term financial security persist in Nebraska and across the nation. Those Americans who have jobs are often underemployed, forced to work two or three jobs just to make ends meet. Still, […]
Like so many Nebraskans, I have been deeply moved by images of destruction from the recent tornadoes, which tore through communities in northeast Nebraska. The loss of life, serious injuries, and almost complete devastation in Pilger has broken hearts across Nebraska, mine included. I am grateful for the efforts of Governor Heineman and Nebraska Emergency […]