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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday February 23, 2020 ( 8 items )  

Fort Report: Finding Our Missing in Action
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: Technology and science are rapidly advancing all around us. From curing disease, to revolutionizing communications, to creating sustainable environmental solutions, new breakthroughs can deliver enormous good, when used properly. One scientific endeavor right here in Nebraska is quietly doing important work to further a goal we all agree on - to find, identify, and properly honor our war dead. Tucked away a  more

House Natural Resources Subcommittee Sets Legislative Hearing on 4 Bills
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands issued the following hearing information: Legislative hearing on four bills at 1324 Longworth House Office Building at 10 a.m. on Feb. 27: Legislative hearing on the following bills: * H.R. 3651 (Rep. Jeff Fortenberry), To facilitate the use of certain lands in Nebraska for public outdoor recreational opportunities, and for other purposes. * H.R. 3681 (Rep. Mike Levin), To establish the  more

Rep. Bacon Issues Statement on 'Blacklist' of Companies Having Ties to Israeli Communities
OMAHA, Nebraska, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: Recently, the United Nations Human Rights Council issued its first-ever 'blacklist' of companies who have ties to Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria. Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement condemning the list as a bigoted act: "The UNHRC's bigoted database of companies who provide services to those living in the Israeli communities located in Judea and Samaria is a perfect pictur  more

Rep. Smith: Youth Involvement in Our Community
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: When I visit schools throughout Nebraska's Third District, I am always impressed with the passion our students have for learning and their interest in world events. This sense of curiosity mixed with a willingness to learn is a recipe for future success. Spurring this drive to succeed and getting the next generation ready to lead is a particular interest of mine. Through my office, I try to provide opportunities   more

Sen. Fischer: A Renewed Focus on America's Heartland
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: Over the past seven months, our news cycle has centered around deep divisions in Congress. But these divisions do not reflect who we are or what we value as Nebraskans. It is time to move past partisanship and start to work together again towards a brighter future for the people we serve. That's why I'm happy to announce that I am joining some of my Midwest Senate colleagues to form the Bipartisan Rural Working G  more

Sen. Sasse Comments on Avenatti Case
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after Michael Avenatti, the noted scumbag and left-wing-media darling who orchestrated attacks on Justice Brett Kavanaugh, was found guilty on all counts in his Nike extortion trial. "Michael Avenatti is a D-list attorney but a Grade-A scumbag. It's hard to get airtime from the slammer, so Nike's win is cable telev  more

Sen. Sasse Issues Statement on China Expelling Reporters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement after the Chinese Communist Party expelled three Wall Street Journal reporters as retribution for a critical opinion piece written earlier this month: "Here's the proof that Beijing is sick: the same Chinese Communist Party that sat on the sidelines for weeks while coronavirus plagued Wuhan sprang to action when Chairman Xi's feelings were hurt by a headline that nobody in China had the freedom to read. "The Wal  more

Sen. Sasse Issues Statement on Ethnic Cleansing in China
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Ben Sasse issued the following statement after newly released documents show the extent of the Chinese Communist Party's attempts to persecute Uyghurs in torture camps for their religious beliefs. "The Chinese Communist Party runs China with violence and fear. "Chairman Xi is terrified of the truth these documents show: the communist government is torturing men, women, and children because of thei  more