WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, and U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) today introduced the Western Expanded In-State Television (WEST) Access Act in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, to ensure that satellite subscribers in 16 western Nebraska "orphan counties" -- those assigned to Designated Market Areas (DMAs) based in other states -- can acce  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: One hundred and one years ago on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent. The Great War that devastated Europe and took millions of lives had come to an end. On this Armistice Day, the United States and our allies commemorated the loss of our soldiers who perished on the poppy fields of Flanders, the cliffs of Gallipoli, and on countless battlefields across the globe. Tragically,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement regarding his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border: "We face significant challenges on our southern border. "Illegal crossings, drug smuggling and the increase in unaccompanied minors have highlighted the need for enhanced border security. "The President is correct for his focus on strengthening our border. "I salute and respect our Border Patrol who are on the front lines of our national security." * * * Congre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced his office will host an interactive training for constituents interested in volunteering to record veterans' stories for the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress. Nebraskans of all ages are encouraged to attend to learn how to interview veterans in their communities. The training session will be held on; Tuesday, November 12th 2:00 p.m. - 4:00  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Congressmen Don Bacon (NE-02), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Jim Langevin (RI-02) today introduced bi-partisan legislation to aid national biopreparedness by amending the Public Health Services (PHS) Act to include coverage of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified respiratory protective devices. In 2005, the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act added legal authoriti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: In June, it was one of the greatest honors of my life to gather at "freedom's altar" in Normandy, France, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. I was overwhelmed with both gratitude and pride for our men and women who ensure that our freedom lives on and evil is vanquished. 75 years earlier, minutes from where I was standing, Corporal Ed Morrissette arrived on Omaha Beach with the 6th Infantry Regiment. As  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day: "America is safe because generation after generation of men and women have answered the call to defend our country with courage and patriotism. "This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to all those who have served. "Veterans represent the very best this nation has to offer, and I hope every Nebraskan takes a moment to thank a veteran   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and the chairman of the Transportation and Safety Subcommittee, and Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following statements after the Department of Transportation announced a $16.9 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Grant to widen 120th Street in Omaha to a four lane divided street: Fischer said: "Omaha will see great benefits from this critical transportation grant, wh  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Thune (R-S.D.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), and Mike Braun (R-Ind.), each submitted comments to the Federal Register regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) supplemental rule on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In individual letters to EPA Administrator Wheeler, the senators expressed con  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement condemning a federal judge's ruling against the Trump administration's action that prevents medical workers with religious objections from being forced to provide or refer abortions or assisted suicides: "This decision is absurd mush. The point of the First Amendment - especially the free exercise of religion - is to protect the conscience rights of Americans. "In this   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement praising the Health and Human Services Department's decision to protect faith-based adoption agencies: On Friday, HHS released new rules that would end discrimination against religious Child Placing Agencies. "This is good news for a lot of adoption agencies, and good news for the First Amendment. "In America everyone -- people of faith, or no faith at all -- can follow their conscience and serve their neighbors  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement regarding an event at the White House celebrating the record number of federal judges confirmed by the Senate: "The President invited me to this celebration for a simple reason: On the Judiciary Committee we chew bubblegum and confirm great judges -- and we're all out of bubblegum. "We've fought for Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh and for Nebraskans like Steve Grasz and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement in observance of Veterans Day: "Freedom is not guaranteed. "It must be fought for. "It must be passed down to the next generation through hard work and grit. The men and women of our armed forces have defended our freedom. "It is our job to honor them and thank their families for their sacrifice."  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, a member of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement regarding the ambush of an American family that killed at least three women and six children: "Drug cartels ambushed an innocent family on their way to a wedding and massacred nine Americans, including babies. "The hard truth is that Mexico is dangerously close to being a failed state. This is what happens when Mexico's politicians look the other way and let dr  more