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Nebraska’s pioneer history demonstrates what can happen when people are empowered by opportunity. Simplifying the tax code and pursuing domestic energy solutions are just two of many initiatives I am working on to encourage economic growth.

The abrupt collapse of CoOportunity Health exemplifies Obamacare’s unsustainable cycle of spending and mandates, and has left tens of thousands of Nebraskans once again searching for insurance with even fewer options.

In my role on the House Ways and Means Committee, I have the opportunity to help ensure trade initiatives keep Nebraska competitive in our global economy.

The annual State of the Union Address is a great tradition and an excellent opportunity for the President to lay out his agenda to the Congress and more importantly to the American people.

Our nation’s immigration system is broken. Millions of people have illegally crossed into our country through a porous border or overstayed visas with no repercussions.

Access to quality, affordable health care is one of our nation’s most difficult problems to fix and the President’s health care law is making these problems worse, not better.

As 2014 winds to a close it is a good time to review and reflect on what we have accomplished this year, and what remains to be done.

From health care, to immigration, and foreign policy – our government faces many challenges as we reflect on 2014 and prepare for 2015.