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• October 26, 2009
  A New Energy Strategy at Home
  Mark Twain is said to have noted that, “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.”  Now, as eastern Nebraska experiences ...More

• October 19, 2009
  Let's Stay in Touch Online!
  Visit Fortenberry.house.gov for ‘News you can use’In the past several weeks, thousands of you have shared with me your thoughts on the most pressing issues ...More

• October 5, 2009
  An Update from Washington
  After a lengthy district work period, Congress’s return to Washington has been marked by deliberations on multiple fronts.  The primary focus, though, remains on health ...More

• September 15, 2009
  Speaking with Nebraskans about Health Care
  Over the past several weeks, thousands of Nebraskans have shared their views with me regarding the health care proposal in Congress.  I have hosted a ...More

• August 10, 2009
  Nebraskans' Service Leads by Example
  We Nebraskans take great pride in being the Cornhusker State, but a national survey recently showed we could rightfully share the title, “Volunteer State,” with ...More

• July 28, 2009
  Preventing Identity Theft
  “Hello, Mr. Johnson, this is Jennifer from your credit card company.  We’ve noticed some potentially fraudulent charges on your card, and I was just calling ...More

• July 20, 2009
  The Rx for Strengthening American Health Care
  As Congress considers various proposals related to health care reform within the next few weeks, we have an extraordinary opportunity to do something right and ...More

• July 13, 2009
  The Supreme Court Nomination Process
  In recent weeks, my office has received dozens of comments on the Supreme Court nomination process.  As you may know, on May 2, 2009, Supreme ...More

• July 6, 2009
  Monuments of History in Your United States Congress
  In the spirit of celebrating our nation’s independence and rich history, I thought you might be interested in learning about one of the U.S. Capitol’s ...More

• 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 ...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 ...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 ...More

• April 24, 2009
  College Costs and Student Options
  As any college-bound student and his or her family know, April can be an extremely nerve-wracking month.  High school seniors are expected to complete their ...More

• April 3, 2009
  Economic Recovery and Prosperity Begin at Home
  Will we borrow and spend our way to economic recovery, empowering the big to get bigger and making complex financial arrangements all the more complex?  ...More

• March 27, 2009
  The Bailouts and Government Spending: Where Your Money is Going
  Confused about all the government spending?  Wondering just how and where your taxpayer money is being spent?  You are not alone.  This unprecedented commitment of ...More

• March 17, 2009
  International Financial Global Consolidation: Good or Bad?
  On March 4, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown, addressed a joint session of Congress.  In a generous speech, he spoke of our ...More

• March 10, 2009
  A Unique Program to Help Local Schools and Libraries
  The ancient Roman statesman Cicero once wrote, “A room without a book is like a body without a soul.”  Containing both information and inspiration, books ...More

• February 24, 2009
  You're always invited to the 'Nebraska Breakfast' in Washington D.C.!
  The “Nebraska Breakfast” is a six decade-old tradition that welcomes visiting Nebraskans to the nation’s capital on the Wednesdays that both the U.S. Senate and ...More

• February 10, 2009
  Ending a Modern Form of Slavery
  Nearly two years ago, I visited Liberia with the House Democracy Assistance Commission.  That country, which has recently undergone some positive political transformations, had suffered ...More

• January 29, 2009
  Congress Votes on $816 Billion Spending Package
  I would like to update you regarding my vote on H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, also known as the economic ...More

• January 12, 2009
  Keeping in Touch in a New Congress
  As the new year begins so does a new session of Congress.  While the next two years will present historic challenges and require many hard ...More

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