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January 16, 2015
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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.
Issues:Immigration
January 9, 2015
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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.
Issues:EconomyHealth CareJobs
December 29, 2014
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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.
Issues:BudgetEconomyEnergyHealth CareRural DevelopmentTaxesWays & Means
December 18, 2014
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From health care, to immigration, and foreign policy – our government faces many challenges as we reflect on 2014 and prepare for 2015.
December 12, 2014
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Illegal immigration is one of the many issues Congress needs to address. Not only are millions of people in our country without legal status, but there has been a surge of unaccompanied, undocumented children crossing our border this year.
Issues:Immigration
December 5, 2014
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The average price of gasoline has fallen to well below $3.00 per gallon in Nebraska, and for the nation as a whole.
Issues:EnergyJobs
November 26, 2014
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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.
November 21, 2014
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Nearly one in five Americans, or 62 million people, live in rural and frontier communities.
Issues:Health CareRural DevelopmentWays & Means
November 14, 2014
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Every year we celebrate Veterans Day by taking the time to thank those who have served our nation in uniform.
Issues:DefenseHomeland SecurityVeterans
November 7, 2014
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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.
Issues:BudgetEconomyHealth CareJobsSmall BusinessTaxesTrade