Columns

Restoring Economic Freedom

February 5, 2016 Article

The United States once again did not make the list of the top ten freest economies in the world, according to the 2016 Index of Economic Freedom just released by the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal. Declining economic freedom cannot become the status quo for our great nation.

Issues:

Social Security, Taxes, Trade, Ways & Means

Young Leaders in Nebraska Agriculture

January 29, 2016 Article

Speaking with nearly 200 young farmers and ranchers from across our state recently reinforced to me how bright the future looks for Nebraska agriculture.

Issues:

Agriculture, Rural Development, Trade

Defending Life Essential to Defending Freedom

January 22, 2016 Article

During my travels around the Third District this week, I thought often of those traveling from our state to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life. I will continue to stand with you and defend those who cannot defend themselves.

Issues:

Health Care

Reversing the President's Failed Agenda

January 15, 2016 Article

Though the President’s State of the Union address was largely out of touch with the challenges our country faces, I remain optimistic we can reverse many of the failures of this administration’s agenda both here at home and around the world.

Issues:

Agriculture, Defense, Economy, Health Care, Homeland Security, Ways & Means

Protecting the Constitutional Right to Bear Arms

January 8, 2016 Article

President Obama has too often disregarded the Constitution to pursue his agenda, from the expansion of federal regulatory jurisdiction over local waterways to his government takeover of health care. His announcement this week of an executive order to restrict gun ownership is one of the most blatant abuses of power to date.

Issues:

Second Amendment