Columns

NAFTA Talks Must Prioritize U.S. Agriculture

August 18, 2017 Article

Talks began in Washington, D.C., on August 16 among trade officials from the United States, Canada, and Mexico on modernizing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This has caused understandable concern for producers, but if the U.S. maintains the right priorities in these negotiations, the agriculture industry can benefit from an updated agreement.

Issues:

Agriculture, Trade, Ways & Means

A Stronger Social Security

August 11, 2017 Article

Social Security is a large portion of many Americans’ retirement incomes, and Congress is working on a number of solutions to strengthen the program and increase efficiency for beneficiaries.

Issues:

Social Security, Ways & Means

Let’s Be Bold on Tax Reform

August 4, 2017 Article

Three decades after President Reagan signed the largest tax reform in our country’s history into law, our tax code is once again desperately in need of a pro-growth overhaul. The good news is tax reform is at the forefront of our agenda, and a framework is in place.

Issues:

Taxes, Ways & Means

Returning the EPA to its Core Mission

July 28, 2017 Article

For too long, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has strayed from its intended purpose and instead has become a red tape factory with little to no accountability. Thankfully, the Trump administration is working to reverse this harmful trend.

Issues:

Agriculture, Energy

Hearing Your Thoughts on the Farm Bill

July 21, 2017 Article

Agriculture is the lifeblood of Nebraska’s economy. The industry faces many challenges, from low commodity prices to damaging fires and drought, which reinforce the need to ensure we are doing all we can in Congress to provide certainty in agriculture policy.

Issues:

Agriculture, Trade