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- October 29, 2009
Assessing Afghan Military Strategy
Yesterday afternoon I spoke before the House of Representatives about America’s involvement in Afghanistan. While our nation focuses on an important debate regarding health care, ...More
- October 28, 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 20, 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 1, 2009
An Update from Washington
After a period of district work last month, Congress has returned to Washington and continues deliberations on multiple fronts. The primary focus, though, remains to ...More
- September 16, 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 26, 2009
More Opportunities for Health Care Discussion This Week
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 12, 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 17, 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 10, 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 9, 2009
Update From Washington
Dear Friend:Knowing of your interest in matters involving the protection of human life, I am writing to inform you of an important debate occurring now ...More
- July 2, 2009
Monuments of History in Your United States Congress
As we celebrate our nation’s independence and rich history in the coming days, I thought you might be interested in learning about one of the ...More
- June 25, 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
- April 29, 2009
Information on the H1N1 Virus, the Emerging Flu Situation
Today, I received a briefing from the Department of Homeland Security Director and Health and Human Services Secretary, as well as Centers for Disease Control ...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 9, 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 31, 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 11, 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
- February 26, 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' capital on the Wednesdays that both the U.S. Senate and ...More
- February 12, 2009
Abraham Lincoln: The 200th Anniversary of His Birth
Lincoln, Nebraska is the largest city in the world named for President Abraham Lincoln. Nebraska itself is a state that bore great significance to Abraham ...More
- January 28, 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 16, 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