A new year is a time for new beginnings – a fresh opportunity for creative solutions to our nation’s persistent problems. Like many Nebraskans, I was disappointed in the lack of progress on some important issues last year. For starters, tax reform, which is a top way to grow our economy, seems to be going […]
I was raised to keep my promises, and throughout my first year as a United States Senator, I’ve worked hard to do just that. I came to Washington ready to get to work on Nebraskans’ priorities, such as getting our nation’s fiscal house in order, strengthening middle class families and communities, and ensuring we keep […]
Recently I participated in an oversight hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee on domestic renewable fuels. This meeting focused on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to scale back its Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The RFS currently determines the minimum volume of renewable fuel that must be contained in transportation […]
During the Senate’s two-week state work period over the Thanksgiving holiday, I spent time touring health facilities, businesses, and manufacturing plants in various parts of Nebraska. I also sat down with local business leaders to discuss what’s helping and what’s holding back local economic development. A recurring theme in these conversations was the importance of […]
Recently, the United States Senate began consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation has been passed each year for the past 51 years to set spending priorities and policy for our military. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I voted to advance the current bill in May. At that time, […]
Nebraskans have a lot on their minds these days. They face challenges expanding their businesses and providing for their families. They are anxious about the future of their healthcare, and they don’t have time to waste on broken government websites. Young people are struggling to find good-paying jobs, while our senior citizens worry the next […]
Adoption touches the lives of everyone involved. It provides a safe and loving home for a child who might not otherwise have one. For these children, the blessing of a caring family brings a whole new meaning and stability to their lives. While many people are aware of what adoption is, few are familiar with […]
Recently, United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, joined other foreign leaders in Geneva to participate in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, a source of great concern to our nation and many of our allies. Negotiators returned home without reaching an agreement. At this point, most members of Congress haven’t been briefed on […]