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Negotiations Must Continue

October 17, 2013 Article

After 16 days of stalemate, Congress and the President agreed to temporarily reopen the government and avoid default. While this solution is far from ideal, it was the only remaining option to continue negotiations over our long term fiscal challenges, including the President’s health care law.

Issues:

Budget, Health Care

An Opportunity for Reform

October 12, 2013 Article

As the government shutdown continues, Nebraskans and all Americans are rightfully frustrated – I am too. President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid must agree to negotiate on reopening the government and addressing the debt ceiling.

Issues:

Budget

Divided Government Requires Negotiations

October 4, 2013 Article

Unable to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution, the federal government went into a partial shutdown on October 1st. This situation is far from ideal, and Americans and Nebraskans are rightly frustrated. We would all like to see this situation resolved quickly, which will require both sides to negotiate.

Issues:

Budget

Preventing Identity Theft

September 27, 2013 Article

Identity theft is a growing problem affecting millions of Americans each year. This crime occurs when individuals use your personal information without your consent to commit fraud or other financial crimes.

Another Step Toward Farm Bill Passage

September 20, 2013 Article

Congress is currently facing several major issues which need to be addressed. We need to agree on legislation to keep the government operating before the end of the fiscal year. The President’s ill-conceived health care law is set to launch on October 1, even though it is clearly not ready to be implemented. And we are once again quickly approaching the federal debt limit.

Issues:

Agriculture