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August 1, 2011
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Over the last seven months the conversation in Washington has changed. For too long, Congress focused on how much government could spend, but now the debate has shifted to how we can stop spending money we do not have.
Issues:BudgetEconomyJobs
July 22, 2011
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From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson to Ben Franklin, balancing the budget united America's founders.
Issues:BudgetEconomy
July 15, 2011
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Raising taxes during a recession is not a strategy for recovery. Penalizing the job creators we need to hire more workers is a step backward on the path to economic recovery.
Issues:EconomyJobsTaxesWays & Means
July 8, 2011
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Small streams and irrigation canals are rarely considered resources to generate hydropower. In reality, the future of hydropower lies in these nontraditional sources.
Issues:EnergyRural Development
July 1, 2011
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While Congress authorizes new spending, the debt ceiling controls the ability of the Treasury Department to finance the spending obligations Congress and the President have previously made.
Issues:BudgetEconomy
June 17, 2011
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In recent years our economic strengths have been undermined by backward fiscal policies which have stalled the economy and punished innovation.
Issues:EconomyJobs
June 10, 2011
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Since the beginning of June, the Missouri and Platte River systems which span across the Third District have flooded many of our neighbors' homes and businesses.
Issues:Rural Development
June 3, 2011
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Opening markets around the world is critical to Nebraska's continued economic development.
Issues:AgricultureEconomyJobsTrade
May 27, 2011
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Memorial Day is one of unity when we put differences aside and cherish the liberties defended by so many throughout our history.
Issues:DefenseHomeland SecurityVeterans
May 20, 2011
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On May 13, the Medicare and Social Security Trustees released their 2011 report, and the news was troubling. For the sixth straight year, the trustees warned the programs are on an unsustainable, insolvent path, and without swift attention will leave future generations with broken promises.
Issues:BudgetSocial SecurityWays & Means