Apr 30, 2010
Press Release
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Jeff Fortenberry commented on the United Nations’ (U.N.) decision earlier this week to elect Iran to its Commission on the Status of Women. A U.N. press release on Wednesday announced that Iran had been “elected by acclamation” to the commission.
Apr 26, 2010
Fort Report
Across America, libraries have for many years been fixtures in our communities, where they serve as both centers for the pursuit of learning and gathering places for the exchange of news and ideas.
Apr 23, 2010
Press Release
Lincoln, NE -- Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today commented on a recently announced United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) plan to help schools use more fresh, locally raised food. The plan stems from an amendment Fortenberry helped add to the most recent Farm Bill.
Apr 16, 2010
Fort Report
This week the United States hosted a Global Nuclear Security Summit in Washington D.C. Leaders of 47 nations participated in discussions about collaborative efforts to prevent nuclear terrorism and the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Apr 14, 2010
Fort Report
“Think what you do when you run in debt; you give to another power over your liberty."— Benjamin Franklin, StatesmanOver the past several months, I have spoken with many Nebraskans -- from Pawnee City to Emerson -- who have shared with me deep concerns about the fiscal health of...
Apr 13, 2010
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today commented on high-level discussions among world leaders at the Global Nuclear Security Summit held in Washington. Fortenberry, co-founder of the Congressional Nuclear Security Caucus, is scheduled to meet with key leaders...
Apr 5, 2010
Press Release
LINCOLN, NE -- Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, as a member of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) delegation, last week concluded a series of meetings with Pakistan’s President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, and key members of the Pakistani parliament. ...
Mar 29, 2010
Fort Report
As you know, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the Senate health care bill late in the night on Sunday, March 21. I joined 211 of my colleagues in voting against this bill.