Fort Reports
Mar 20, 2015
Fort Report
Last year, I nominated a young man from Nebraska to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. An Army representative attended his graduation awards night and presented his appointment. The young man shook his hand and began to walk off the stage. The Army officer...
Mar 13, 2015
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In the midst of America’s many challenges—deep political divides, halting economic progress, ongoing conflict in the Middle East—our government is gearing up for the critical but difficult work of the budgetary cycle. I share the concerns of many people who worry about spending...
Mar 6, 2015
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When you are visiting Washington, you are welcome to attend the Nebraska Breakfast! Each week when the House and Senate are in session, the Nebraska delegation gathers on Wednesday mornings in an unbroken tradition that extends 72 years. The Nebraska Breakfast began in 1943 when...
Mar 2, 2015
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When I was a young person buying health insurance on my own, the price was very expensive, as it is for many people. Given the cost, I chose a plan with a very high deductible. On one occasion, a very bad and lingering headache compelled me to seek medical treatment. To save...
Feb 20, 2015
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When I was a young college student, I spent several months in the country of Egypt. I lived for a time with farmers on a large oasis in the midst of the desert. English was limited so you did the best you could.
Feb 16, 2015
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Given all the difficulties around the world, sometimes it’s good to take a break and celebrate things happening right here in Nebraska. The Homestead Act, one of the most consequential pieces of legislation ever enacted in the United States, was signed into law in 1862. More...
Feb 6, 2015
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I watched the Super Bowl on Sunday. And I have to say, it was a great game: the back and forth drama, athleticism, and spectacular plays, particularly in the end. As I sat in my chair, watching the sportsmen compete in this great tradition that remains one of America’s cultural...
Jan 30, 2015
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A friend of mine told me of an incident that happened while she was working outside of her home. They live in the country and the rest of the family was gone. She was tending to their garden when she heard an odd noise. An eerie feeling came over her. She suspected that she was...
Jan 23, 2015
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The State of the Union is a great American tradition. The Constitution mandates that the President must periodically update Congress on our nation’s wellbeing. George Washington gave a short 1089 word oral report, Thomas Jefferson delivered a written report, and Woodrow Wilson...
Jan 16, 2015
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If you have ever visited New York City, you have probably felt the excitement and energy of the dense urban setting. If you have ever visited Los Angeles, you have probably enjoyed the fascinating palm trees and the balmy seaside weather. Our Capitol, too, is a great and...