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As a Governor, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and U.S. Senator, Mike Johanns has been one of the greatest public servants in the history of the State of Nebraska. While his career in politics will conclude at the end of this year, his legacy, example, and impact will continue.

Nearly one in five Americans, or 62 million people, live in rural and frontier communities.

Every year we celebrate Veterans Day by taking the time to thank those who have served our nation in uniform.

The House of Representatives has passed hundreds of bills to reduce the role of government in our lives and economy, encourage economic growth, and put America on a more prosperous path since Republicans were elected to a majority of seats in 2010.

The request I hear most often from Third District constituents is to be left alone by the federal government. We understand there is a place for the federal government, but lately its priorities do not match the needs or wants of the American people.

The Ebola epidemic is an ongoing tragedy with serious worldwide consequences. With the virus now in the United States, Americans naturally are concerned about what steps are being taken to prevent the further spread of this disease and to prepare for more cases.

There are many barriers to our increased financial and economic success including time, capital, and taxes. One of the hidden obstacles to economic growth is the built-in cost of federal regulations on the products we buy and costs of living.

The economy, culture, and values of rural America are largely shaped by agriculture. This is especially true of Nebraska’s Third Congressional District.