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June 6, 2014
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.
May 30, 2014
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.
Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means
May 23, 2014
Earlier this year, I announced my Regulation Rewind project with the goal of identifying and addressing government-imposed burdens on the Third District.
May 9, 2014
Along with Obamacare, unanswered questions regarding the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya and political targeting by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are contributing to this growing distrust.
May 1, 2014
A boom in American energy production has, in many cases, exceeded capacity in existing pipelines and forced energy producers to turn to rail and trucking.
Issues:EnergyTransportation
April 25, 2014
The Second Amendment to our Constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms. I remain committed to protecting our Second Amendment rights.
Issues:Second Amendment
April 11, 2014
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.
Issues:Health CareWays & Means
April 4, 2014
Tax Day – April 15 – is quickly approaching and many Americans are still working to complete and file their 2013 tax returns.
Issues:TaxesWays & Means