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Increasing international trade to boost our economy and benefit consumers is a rare bipartisan goal in Washington.

The investigation into allegations the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeted conservative groups for political purposes recently took a surprising turn.

In recent weeks, an Al-Qaeda inspired group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) has quickly seized control of several cities in Northern Iraq including military facilities, banks, and even a major oil refinery.

Earlier this year President Obama proclaimed in his State of the Union Address his intention to go around Congress, highlighting a long pattern of overreach by the Executive branch.

The Constitution of the United States established three separate but equal branches of government. However, for some time the Executive Branch, under administrations of both parties, has been growing beyond its constitutional authority.

When Japan joined negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement in 2013, I was optimistic we could expand market access for Nebraska exporters in one of the world’s largest economies.

Earlier this year, I announced my Regulation Rewind project with the goal of identifying and addressing government-imposed burdens on the Third District.

On May 26th we will celebrate Memorial Day, a national holiday to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.