Many Nebraskans have been closely following reports of the current situation in Ukraine and growing tensions with Russia. The Senate recently took action to approve legislation that provides aid to the Ukrainian government. The bill authorizes the State Department to provide assistance to Ukraine for recovering assets linked to corruption of Ukraine’s former President. It […]
Far too often, the federal government has been in the business of picking winners and losers, rather than promoting a fair playing field. We’ve watched the president unilaterally delay and rewrite parts of ObamaCare for big businesses and special interests. Meanwhile, millions of Americans across the country continue to face the law’s devastating impacts, including […]
Nebraska is known for its sturdy spirit and pioneer history. After the Homestead Act of 1862, eager settlers raced toward the vast and abundant land. They were offered 160 acres – and in some parts of Western Nebraska a full section, or 640 acres – for a fee of 10 dollars and a commitment to […]
Last week, I had the chance to meet with Nebraska business leaders, students, and service-members in eastern Nebraska. I also spoke with ranchers at the Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney, where we discussed a number of agriculture issues impacting their operations. A high point of the trip was my visit to UNL’s campus. I was fortunate […]
Last week, I discussed my efforts to expedite health information technology by cutting unnecessary red tape. Big government is not just holding back technological progress. It’s holding us back on a number of other fronts and intimidating citizens along the way. Farmers and ranchers have experienced this firsthand with aerial surveillance of their operations conducted […]
Almost forty years ago, few could have imagined how modern technology would change the way we live. Ground-breaking advancements have changed the way we do business, communicate with one another, and feed the world. One rapidly-growing field is low-risk health information technology (health IT). These products, which pose little threat to human health, range from […]
In his State of the Union address, President Obama stated that he wants 2014 to be a “year of action.” So do I. I am eager to work with any of my colleagues and the president to advance smart policies that strengthen the middle class, create jobs, and provide more certainty. Hardworking men and women […]
Geographic hurdles and population density challenges have left many Nebraskans in rural areas without broadband service. Urban residents, too, face problems with aging and outdated telecommunications infrastructure. Insufficient Internet access and dropped phone calls are more than mere inconveniences. They are a threat to public safety, they hinder economic development, and they isolate entrepreneurs working […]
Identity theft has been the number one consumer complaint at the Federal Trade Commission for 13 consecutive years. According to a report released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics in December, these crimes cost men and women across the country over $24.7 billion in 2012 alone. Unfortunately, far too many hardworking citizens have endured […]
The new year in Congress presents a fresh chance to take on daunting challenges like joblessness in America. I believe that promoting policies that enable job creation is a basic duty of the people’s government. We’ve had five years of economic fits and starts, but the weak job reports and claims of recovery don’t tell […]