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Bringing Accountability Back to Washington’s Budget

May 1, 2015 Article

With this year’s early start to the appropriations process, we have more time to make productive funding decisions in the best interest of our country. It is time for Congress to use the legislative process the way it was intended to cut waste and bring accountability back to Washington’s budget.

Issues:

Agriculture, Budget

The Trade Priorities and Accountability Act Opens Opportunities for Nebraska Agriculture Producers

April 24, 2015 Article

Our negotiating partners make their best offers to lower trade barriers and set high standards if they know Congress will not re-write an agreement later. For America to get the best possible deal in trade negotiations, passing the Trade Priorities and Accountability Act, also known as TPA, is the necessary first step.

Issues:

Trade, Ways & Means

Providing Needed Relief to Taxpayers

April 17, 2015 Article

Many Americans dread April 15th due to the complexity of our tax code. Unfortunately, taxpayers are not only burdened by the high costs of compliance but are also greatly concerned with the lack of accountability displayed by the very agency charged with collecting taxes.

Issues:

Taxes, Ways & Means

Helping Young Leaders Serve Our Country

April 10, 2015 Article

One of my great privileges as a Member of Congress is the opportunity to nominate a select group of young Nebraskans to attend the U.S. Service Academies.

Continuing the Regulation Rewind

April 2, 2015 Article

Nebraskans are already wary of the red tape flowing from Washington. As the list of federal regulations under the Obama administration continues to grow, many people are concerned about the impacts these bureaucratic obstacles are having on their lives and livelihoods.

Issues:

Agriculture, Economy