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25 years ago the United States was attacked.  Radical Islamic terrorists murdered nearly 3,000 Americans.  We lost mothers and fathers, wives and husbands, daughters and sons.  Many were heroes who risked their lives to save others.  Each year on Patriot Day we recommit to honoring thei...
My favorite part of my job as U.S. Senator is traveling the state and hearing directly from Nebraskans.  I welcomed hundreds of Nebraskans to my annual Federal Issues Forum at the Nebraska State Fair.  I’m grateful for everyone who attended. The Federal Issues Forum is an event where we discuss federal ...
I will be hosting my Third Annual Federal Issues Forum at the Nebraska State Fair.  The Federal Issues Forum is an opportunity to update Nebraskans on issues affecting them.  The event includes the Ricketts Review release.  This highlights my track record as Senator and discusses wins for Nebraskans.&...
Wildfires are a natural part of the prairie landscape.  This year, we had the largest wildfires in our state’s history.  Over a million acres were burned.  Property was lost and livestock were hurt.  We are grateful for our first responders who helped contain these fires.  Their dedication a...
In 2022, Karly Rain Wood, a 20-year-old from Omaha, was murdered.  She went to a friend’s birthday party and was shot eight times.  She was there for only 15 minutes.  Five other victims were also shot.  Karly Rain’s killer was previously convicted of four different felonies.  But he had bee...
When Nebraskans send lawmakers to Washington they expect them to serve our communities.  Polling confirms that many Americans believe politicians are abusing their positions for personal financial gain.  Over 80% of Americans believe Members of Congress do a bad job keeping their personal financial interes...
The last two weeks I have been traveling across Nebraska.  I received updates on critical projects in our state.  I heard from Nebraskans about what’s on their mind.  We talked about how we can collaborate to improve our communities. In Lincoln, I celebrated the retirement of Brigadier General Gary...
Happy 4th of July, Nebraskans! This Independence Day is special.  This year, we are celebrating 250 years of American freedom. Our nation was founded 250 years ago, not only through a revolution, but through a revolutionary idea.  Our Founders believed that God gave people their rights, not...
Our country was founded on the belief that all Americans have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  These building blocks make the American Dream possible.  We live in a nation of opportunity.  A nation that enables kids to have it better than their parents.  A nation that be...
Nebraska is the best place in the world to live.  Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report ranked Omaha as the second-best city for recent college grads to live.  This is great news.  It also emphasizes the work we need to continue to do to increase housing stock.  More homes mean more aff...