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June 17, 2009
Fortenberry Supports Enhanced Care for Women Veterans
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry has cosponsored legislation to provide enhanced care for our nation’s women veterans. This legislation, the Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act, takes an important step forward in addressing the unique challenges women veterans encounter. This legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assess all health care services offered to women veterans, requiring the VA to ensure a proactive, holistic approach to treatment, including for those veterans suffering from sexual trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. » read more
June 17, 2009
Fortenberry Statement on Legacy of Former Lincoln Mayor Helen Boosalis
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry made the following statement regarding the legacy and service of former Lincoln Mayor Helen Boosalis, who died Monday at the age of 89. » read more
June 11, 2009
Fortenberry Presses Ag Secretary on 'Cow Tax'
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today asked Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack whether he would support or oppose a “cow tax,” or similar fee on natural livestock emissions. Vilsack testified before the House Agriculture Committee this afternoon during a hearing on climate change legislation. » read more
Listen to Congressman Fortenberry
Dateline: Washington interview regarding Iran (Link to Net Radio audio stream)
KFAB Radio interview regarding Earmark Auditing legislation (Windows Media Audio - 3.88MB download)
Radio interview regarding "changing the broken budget" (Link to Net Radio audio stream)
Fort Report Columns
June 22, 2009
The Cap-and-Trade Energy Proposal before Congress
Summer is typically the time in the United States Congress when appropriations for the upcoming Fiscal Year are considered. However, this summer, two important policy issues have been added to our agenda: energy legislation and significant health care reform. The intensity of debate over these two matters has prompted many constituents to contact my office with their inquiries and concerns, and I would like to take this time to discuss one complex energy proposal that is receiving attention, called cap-and-trade. » read more
June 9, 2009
Nebraska Teachers Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Education
I recently had the honor of awarding a congressional certificate of congratulations to five teachers in Lincoln who have upheld Nebraska’s highest traditions of educational excellence by enhancing our children’s education through digital technology. These teachers were prominently recognized with national teaching awards for their work in introducing new learning tools into their classrooms. They also received $3,000 school technology grants for each of their schools. » read more
May 19, 2009
Library of Congress Provides Free Access to World's Cultural Treasures
One of my favorite buildings in our country is the Library of Congress. It is a strikingly ornate structure celebrating our history and heritage as embodied in our most valued literary works. As a member of the House of Representatives’ Library of Congress Caucus, committed to raising awareness of this very creative institution and the plethora of programs it offers, I would like to call your attention to the Library of Congress’ latest endeavor, the World Digital Library.
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