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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday June 07, 2020 ( 15 items )  

Fort Report: George Floyd
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: I originally drafted the letter below to send to Nebraskans who had written in about the trauma in our country over the tragic death of George Floyd, the ensuing nationwide protests, and the need to go deeper in this national conversation. However, upon reflection, I thought I should send this to all Nebraskans: Thank you for taking the time to contact me to express your concerns about recent events affecting  more

Rep. Bacon Issues Statement on City Press Conference
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 1 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement after the news conference hosted by Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts and area law enforcement: "I pray for the safety and healing for those who have suffered from racial inequality, those who are speaking against it, those hurt from violence, those who have suffered from looting and vandalism, and those who are protecting us. And I thank our law enforcement for the professionalism they ha  more

Rep. Bacon Issues Statement on Death of Floyd
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 1 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement in regard to the death of George Floyd and protests in Omaha: "Last night, Omahans came together as one with the intention to peacefully protest the unwarranted death of George Floyd while being apprehended by law enforcement in Minneapolis. Floyd's tragic death takes place against a backdrop of systemic inequities, particularly for African-Americans. Fellow citizens are understandably hurt, angry and scared.   more

Rep. Bacon Issues Statement on PPP Flexibility Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement regarding voted yes on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act: "The Paycheck Protection Program has saved millions and millions of jobs by keeping many small businesses solvent during COVID. I voted to give greater flexibility to small businesses by extending the duration of the program, increasing loan coverage, and allowing greater flexibility in forgiveness and repayment. "I've heard from numerous sma  more

Rep. Bacon Joins Citizens and Colleagues in Proxy Vote Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) informed Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy that he wished to be included in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Democrat rule on proxy voting, H.Res. 965, and committed to not use it or cast a vote on another Member's behalf. "I will not give our district's "vote card" to another member of Congress. For over 231 years, the House of Representatives has physically co  more

Rep. Bacon Votes to Send FISA Bill to Conference
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) voted to send the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act to Conference, the process where House and Senate Members work together to iron out differences between bills. "I voted to send the FISA bill to Conference so that the House and Senate Conferees can reconcile differences and find an effective compromise. We need a FISA program for national security so that we can track threats that  more

Sen. Fischer Holds Distance Learning E-Roundtable With Nebraska Education and Community Leaders
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, hosted a distance learning e-roundtable with Nebraska leaders to examine how the COVID-19 crisis has impacted students across the state. This virtual roundtable focused on broadband challenges schools, teachers, and students face with online learning, resources available from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES  more

Sen. Fischer Issues Statement on $1 Million for Crawford, Nebraska Water System Announcement by USDA
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement after the Agriculture Department announced it will provide over $1 million to improve the water system in the city of Crawford, Nebraska: "I'm pleased to see these resources go to the city of Crawford as they work to improve water distribution throughout their community. "Investments like these from the USDA help improve life for families and keep people healthy in rural America." More information: The USDA's  more

Sen. Fischer Issues Statement on Death of Floyd in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement after civil unrest broke out in cities across the U.S. following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota: "Like so many Nebraskans, I am horrified by the tragedy in Minneapolis, the killing of George Floyd --and I am angry. I am also saddened that so many of our citizens still lead lives of terror and trepidation based on the color of their skin, despite decades of hard fought change. That fear must e  more

Sen. Fischer Joins Bipartisan Push for Community Health Center Funding to Help American Families
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), along with 40 of her colleagues, joined a letter urging Congress to support community health centers that provide Americans with critical health care, including testing and treatment of COVID-19. "We write to express our support for additional emergency funding for community health centers in the next COVID-19 relief package. Community health centers are vital to our respon  more

Sen. Fischer: Healing Our Communities
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: Like so many Nebraskans, I am horrified by the tragedy in Minneapolis, the killing of George Floyd -- and I am angry. I am also saddened that so many of our citizens still lead lives of terror and trepidation based on the color of their skin, despite decades of hard fought change. That fear must end. It starts with each of us softening our own hearts, opening our minds, and listening to different voices. We have t  more

Sen. Sasse Issues Statement on Hong Kong Asylum Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement regarding legislation to automatically grant Hong Kongers asylum in the wake of Beijing's crackdowns: "Victims of communism will always find refuge in the United States. Next week, when the Senate reconvenes, I am introducing legislation to automatically grant Hong Kong residents asylum in the United States. "Chairman Xi must understand this: the American people hate tyranny and stand in solidarity with Hong Kong  more

Sen. Sasse Issues Statement on Hong Kong Autonomy
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement after China passed legislation stripping Hong Kong of any autonomy in the name of 'national security': "This so-called 'national security' law is a naked attempt to exterminate free expression because these surveillance state communists hate freedom. "The Chinese Communist Party is trying to crush freedom in Hong Kong and they're looking at Taiwan next. "Americans must stand with Hong Kong's freedom-seekers and  more

Sen. Sasse Marks Tiananmen Square Anniversary With Legislation Granting Asylum to Hong Kongers
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on June 4: On the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, U.S. Senator Ben Sasse introduced legislation that would allow the United States to automatically grant asylum for Hong Kongers. "Americans can honor the memory of those who stood for freedom in Tiananmen Square in 1989 by standing in solidarity with Hong Kong today. The United States must always be a refuge for victims of communism. Hong Kong  more

Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Sets Hearing on Going Back to School
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following hearing information: "COVID-19: Going Back to School Safely" at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on June 10: Witnesses: * Penny Schwinn, Commissioner of Education, Tennessee Department of Education, Nashville, TN * Matthew Blomstedt, Commissioner of Education, Nebraska Department of Education, Lincoln, NE * Susana Cordova, Superintendent, Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO * Joh  more