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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday January 19, 2020 ( 18 items )  

Fort Report: Iran
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: Several years ago, a colleague hosted a member of Iran's legislature (the Majiis) in his office in Washington. I was invited, so I went. The Iranian official was cordial, guarded, and politely gave the party line. Our system afforded him the opportunity to travel, meet, and speak. Perhaps he is still part of the government back home shouting: "Death to America! Death to America!" His visit was a small window  more

Fort Report: Year-End Report
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: I invite you to read my 2019 Year-End Report. It was prepared for you as a review of the work of my offices in Washington and Nebraska. This report contains an overview of important initiatives across various policy lanes, including health care, agriculture, national security, natural security, human dignity, and consumer protection. While I hope you read the entire report, let me highlight three things. Fir  more

Rep. Bacon Issues Statement Regarding Vote on Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement after voting yes on the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 1230): "This legislation sets the burden of proof for age discrimination in employment-related disputes on an equal level with other forms of workplace discrimination. Currently, the bar is set much higher in these cases making it difficult for older workers to prove they have been unjustly terminated. Workers in America who happen t  more

Rep. Fortenberry Announces His 2020 State of the Union Guest of Honor: University of Nebraska President Walter 'Ted' Carter
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-1) announced that new University of Nebraska President Walter "Ted" Carter will be his guest of honor at the State of the Union Address, Tuesday, February 4, 2020. "I work intimately with the University of Nebraska and state leadership on public policies for the well-being of our students, rural communities, and businesses. In this exciting time for Nebraska, as we lead  more

Rep. Fortenberry to Host 2020 Nebraska Breakfast
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-1) announced that his office will be hosting the 2020 Nebraska Breakfast, the oldest such gathering on Capitol Hill. "Every Wednesday morning, when both houses of Congress are in session, the entire Nebraska federal delegation hosts a breakfast for our visitors to Washington. The oldest and only ongoing state gathering for constituents on Capitol Hill, the Nebraska Brea  more

Rep. Smith Issues Statement on Signing of Phase One China Trade Agreement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement after attending the signing of the phase one China trade agreement at the White House: "This first phase agreement with China is a positive first step toward addressing one of our biggest trade challenges. "We must be vigilant in ensuring China follows this agreement, as we continue to fight for free and fair treatment of Nebraska products. I look forward to taking Nebraska agriculture producer concerns to th  more

Sen. Cortez Masto Calls on FAA to Speed Safe Integration of Drones Into US Airspace
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sent a letter calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rapidly implement provisions to ensure that drones are more safely integrated into the nation's airspace. The Senator urged the FAA to take action to finalize the portions of her Safe Drone Act and Drone Safety Enhancement Act that were included in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.   more

Sen. Fischer Issues Column: On Verge of Major Bipartisan Victory
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: Well over one year ago, President Trump announced a historic trade deal that will benefit Nebraska's families, agriculture, manufacturing, and businesses: the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The USMCA would replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) while fortifying our strong trading relationships with Canada and Mexico - and growing critical market access for our state. The overwh  more

Sen. Fischer Issues Statement on Investment in High-Speed Broadband for Rural Nebraska
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce and Agriculture Committees and a long-time advocate for expanding connectivity in rural America, released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it has invested $5.7 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure to create and improve rural e-connectivity in three Nebraska counties: "High-speed in  more

Sen. Fischer Issues Statement on Passage of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, a member of Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the Senate passed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): "Nebraska's families, ag producers, and manufacturers depend on access to Canada and Mexico, our state's two largest export markets. I am happy that Congress got this deal done and look forward to President Trump signing it, securing great opport  more

Sen. Fischer Issues Statement on Sac & Fox Nation Receive Federal Tribal Transit Grant
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety, released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) announced that the Sac and Fox Nation has been awarded a grant to improve transit services: "I thank the DoT for awarding this competitive grant to the Sac and Fox Nation. By improving transit services, this funding will  more

Sen. Fischer Issues Statement on Signing of China Trade Deal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement. She attended the White House signing of the first phase of a trade deal between the United States and China: "I thank President Trump and his team for working hard to negotiate this deal between China and the United States. "China has agreed to purchase, on average, $40 billion of agricultural pr  more

Sen. Fischer Issues Statement on Winnebago Tribe Receives Mental Health, Substance Abuse Grant to Combat Youth Suicide
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement after the Health and Human Services Department announced that the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska has received a grant to boost its mental health and substance abuse services in order to prevent youth suicides: "Mental health and substance abuse are serious challenges contributing to an increase in youth suicide. "This critical funding will help the Winnebago Tribe identify its at-risk youth and treat them through  more

Sen. Fischer Submits Op-Ed on Hollywood Hypocrites at Golden Globes
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following op-ed on Hollywood Hypocrites at the Golden Globes, which was provided to the Agri-Pulse: At the 77th Golden Globes Awards last week, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association publicized their commitment to combating climate change and "saving the world" by way of an anti-meat crusade. For the first time in the award show's history, the HFPA offered a menu that completely snubbed real meat. The association's president said   more

Sen. Fischer Thanked by National Guard Leaders, Discusses Guard Priorities for Coming Year
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 16: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, was recognized for her efforts supporting the National Guard and securing the full funding amount requested by the National Guard to rebuild Camp Ashland. General Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Command Sergeant Major Kepner, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, discussed with Senator Fische  more

Sen. Sasse Issues Statement on Passage of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, an outspoken advocate for Nebraska agriculture and trade, issued the following statement on the passage of the USMCA in the Senate. "The USMCA trade deal is a huge win for Nebraska agriculture. We've fought long and hard to get here. Nebraskans are tough and the past couple of years have been a hard slog. "We don't give up. Our farmers and ranchers literally feed the world, and they do   more

Sen. Sasse Issues Statement on Russian Prime Minister Resignation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement regarding the resignation of Russia's Prime Minister in Vladimir Putin's latest shake-up. "A story as old as time: Russian puppet master seeks new puppets."  more

Sen. Sasse Issues Statement on Signing of Phase One Deal With China
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, an outspoken advocate for Nebraska agriculture and trade, issued the following statement as President Trump signed a "Phase One" trade deal with China. "Trade is always good news. Every Nebraskan is rooting for the President to get good deals done. "More trade is a win-win for Nebraska's farmers and ranchers. "The Chinese aren't our foes, but the tyrants running the Chinese Communist Pa  more