WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of Patriot Day, which is observed on Monday, September 11th. "On this day, we pause to remember the 2,977 innocent lives lost when terrorists perpetrated attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. More than 20 years later, many Americans are still grappling with the grief and loss of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop President Biden's Attack on School Hunting, Archery Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined 24 of her Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Allowing for Recreational Resources for Outdoor Wellness (ARROW) Act. The bill would stop the Biden administration from blocking funding for elementary and secondary schools   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, the Office of Congressman Mike Flood announced that district staff will host mobile office hours in Fremont, Columbus, David City, Stanton, Norfolk, North Bend, and Schuyler. During the office hours, district office team members will be available to assist with challenges regarding federal agencies, military academy nominations, scheduling requests and other needs constituents might  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Sept. 8, 2023: * * * Nebraska's People Make Nebraska Great Over the last month, I've had the opportunity to meet with constituents in many of the Third District's 80 counties. It has been a busy time with many hours spent behind the windshield, and I'm encouraged by the Nebraskans doing so much to help our communities thrive. From farmers and ranchers to entrepreneurs and small businesses to educators and fam  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: September 8, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today,U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts' staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can't get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his staff may be able to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined Senator John Barrasso (R-WY)to introduce the Allowing for Recreational Resources for Outdoor Wellness (ARROW) Act to stop the Biden administration from blocking funding for elementary and secondary schools with hunting and archery programs. This legislation would clarify that the prohibition of the use of federal education funds for certai  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Sept. 5, 2023: * * * Nebraska's Entrepreneurs Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of meeting with Candice Price, the owner of Home Team Auto Sales in Omaha. Candice traveled out to Washington to speak with her federal representatives about the challenges she's faced as an entrepreneur and business owner. She and I hit it off immediately, and I was grateful for the many insights she shared with me. During tha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn President Biden's reckless income-driven repayment (IDR) rule that would forgive student loan balances after 10 years of payments for certain borrowers, including those in high-income households. On June 30, 2023, President Biden announced  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) spoke on the Senate floor about the need to protect women's sports from the policies of the Biden administration. He highlighted the success of the recent Volleyball Day in Nebraska as proof of the important progress Title IX brought in advancing opportunities for women. "Volleyball Day in Nebraska saw four of our women's volleyball teams sho  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, slammed the Biden administration for failing to provide specific plans and funding requirements for increasing U.S. Virginia-class submarine production as it works toward fulfilling the terms of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) security partnership. Ricketts is an AUKUS supp  more