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The Second Amendment to our Constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms. I remain committed to protecting our Second Amendment rights.

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a budget plan which honestly accounts for the federal government’s spending, proposes solutions to balance the budget in 10 years, and grow our economy.

It has been more than six months since the Obamacare online exchanges opened and I continue to hear from Nebraskans about the problems and price increases they are experiencing because of the law.

Tax Day – April 15 – is quickly approaching and many Americans are still working to complete and file their 2013 tax returns.

The United States was founded in part on the idea of religious freedom. It is no coincidence the First Amendment to the Constitution ensures the ‘free exercise’ of religion.

Americans will celebrate National Agriculture Week from March 23-29 to recognize the contributions of farmers, ranchers, and supporting industries to our economy and well-being.

As I travel through the Third District, Nebraskans often tell me about how their lives and their businesses are negatively impacted by unnecessary federal regulations.

Many Nebraskans depend on Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans to meet their health care needs and the cost of prescription drugs. These plans are also examples of how fiscally responsible market-based reforms can reduce health care costs and should serve as a model for reforming other government programs.