WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news federal prosecutors had filed charges against scores of New York City Housing Authority employees. "The culture of corruption at the New York City Housing Authority is shocking. The systematic work of current and former employees to steal taxpayer money harms not just the people of New York, but communities across the country who are struggling to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Mike Flood voted for the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act which provides $17.6 billion to our ally Israel for military assistance and to fund costs incurred by the U.S. military for support in the region. "The decision by House Democrats to block Israel aid is nothing short of political. Last year, Democrats complained that House Republicans offset the cost of Israel aid. This   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:  U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the national security supplemental spending package: "Americans want Congress to pass legislation that secures the border to keep our nation safe. This bill falls short of that obligation. I cannot vote for a bill that funds the security of other nations while leaving our own border  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement following reports of U.S. retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria:"To stop attacks on Americans, Iran must know its support for terrorist proxies comes with a heavy price. These strikes, announced well in advance, likely did not accomplish nearly enough to stop Iran's axis. Whatever next s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after the Nebraska Rural Health Association (NeRHA) announced that the VA of Nebraska and Western Iowa was selected as a pioneering site for a new system to improve rural Nebraska veterans' access to health care. "This announcement is great news for veterans across Nebraska -- especially in our rural areas. It recognizes our state's unique po  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: "It's Time to Realize That Our Enemies Have Already Escalated -- Our Response Must Be Strong Enough to Restore Deterrence." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today about the three American troops killed by Iranian-backed militias in Jordan, as well as President Biden's failure to deter those attacks. Since   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Quality of Life Panel, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing where Quality of Life Panel members received testimony from other members of Congress on their perspective regarding military quality of life issues. Rep. Bacon's remarks as prepared for delivery: I want to thank  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade , issued the following opening statement on Feb. 7, 2024, at a hearing on advancing American interests at the WTO's 13th ministerial meeting: * * * "Thank you, Ranking Member Blumenauer, Subcommittee Members, and our witnesses for being here today. We meet at an important time for international trade. At the end of the month, the world's economies will meet in Abu Dhabi for the World  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Feb. 9, 2024: * * * Bringing the Border Crisis Under Control The crisis at our Southern Border is enormous, unprecedented, and is putting Americans at risk. According to United States Customs and Border Protection, more than 1 million migrant encounters have been recorded at the border since October 1, 2024--a mark reached faster than any previous fiscal year on record. To this point in Fiscal Year 2024, 50 i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2024: Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing concerns over consideration of removal of postal operations from the United States Postal Service processing facility in North Platte, NE. The congressman released the following statement: "The postal service has an alarming track record of disproportionately targeting rural service in an effort  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Feb. 5, 2024: * * * We Must Respond to Iran's Terror In 1988, the American frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts struck an Iranian mine in international waters. The explosion severely damaged the boat and injured several Americans. Thankfully, no one was killed -- but wisely, President Reagan didn't wait for tragedy to occur before acting. Just four days later, the United States launched Operation Praying Mantis. Our N  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for an executive business meeting at 10 a.m. on Feb. 8, 2024, at 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building: I. Nominees * Ann Marie McIff Allen, to be United States District Judge for the District of Utah * Susan M. Bazis, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska * Ernest Gonzalez, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas * Kelly Harrison Rankin, to be United Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Angus King (I-Maine), all members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to President Biden expressing concerns about the administration's plans that could force the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to vacate communication airwaves ("spectrum") normally reserved for military operations.In the letter, the Senators 1) question the n  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Fischer Introduced the Winnebago Land Transfer Act in 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) introduced the Chairwoman of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Victoria Kitcheyan, to testify in support of the Winnebago Land Transfer Act.The legislation, which Senator Fischer introduced, would transfer approximately 1,600 acres of land back to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: VIDEO: Fischer Joins "Mornings with Maria" to Discuss Border Deal, Iran Response, Influx of Chinese Nationals WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business today to explain her concerns with the Senate's National Security Supplemental Package and its failure to properly address the southern border crisis. S  more