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U.S. Representative for the First Congressional District of Nebraska

Lincoln, NE / Washington, D.C.
Joined January 2009

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    This Year End Report is prepared for you to review the work of my offices in Washington, D.C., and in Nebraska. It contains an overview of policy issues, as well as events across the district.

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  2. Washington Post criticized my provision in the Farm Bill. I guess they want a farmer to pay 40k for healthcare. No wonder our part of America finds the Washington media elites laughable.

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  3. Farmers and ranchers are hurting. The Rural Health Insurance Act is a creative new vehicle to deliver health care options to farmers and ranchers beset by rising healthcare costs. It’s not the fullness of an answer, but it points us in the right direction.

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  4. With all the complexities in the world, now we have something called AI. It can be used for great good, it can be used for great harm. Interesting article on calling for America research in this space.

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  5. helps employers properly ensure legal status of potential employees. There is a new website to make it easier.

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  6. Great to sit down with Columbus Mayor Jim Bulkley at News Channel Nebraska. Excellent discussion on North Korea, federal regulations, and other pressing issues.

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  7. This week in Nebraska the wind blew ferociously. I still saw farmers in the fields. Here’s a chance to plow through the headwinds in healthcare.

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  8. Ricky spends his Friday evenings with “fox and friends,” cooling off from the hot spring days.

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  9. I am saddened to hear the loss of Ruth Thone, former First Lady of Nebraska, mother of three daughters, spirited activist, and devoted wife of the late Charles Thone. Ruth had a decided place in leading our state with class and heart, alongside Governor Thone.

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  10. Plowing back into the health care debate, I introduced the Rural Health Insurance Act of 2018.

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  11. Nebraska is privileged to have so many communities focused on supporting small businesses. The Haymarket is just one such area where small businesses have not only flourished, but have created a culturally rich spot for the citizens of Lincoln to gather.

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  12. William Jennings Bryan, whose “Cross of Gold” speech is considered one of the greatest in US History, represented this Congressional seat from 1891-95. His statue is one of two to represent Nebraska in National Statuary Hall in DC.

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  13. The House has undertaken several initiatives to support our small businesses, including improving affordable access to capital, reforming regulations, and combating threats to our cyber security.

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  14. In 1952, Congress enacted the National Day of Prayer as an annual occasion when we are invited “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.”

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  15. Ever wondered how news gets made? I was over at KETV today. This is their news team deliberating over priorities for tonight's broadcast.

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  16. The Nebraska State Historical Society, which is the only statewide organization dedicated to sharing and preserving our state’s fascinating history, is now rebranding as History Nebraska. @NebraskaHistory

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  17. Thank you to the Nebraska State Patrol and other first responders for your critical work during this week’s dust storm.

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  18. There are over 150,000 small businesses in Nebraska, with 391,000 Nebraskans employed by them.

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  19. If you are a veteran looking to start a small business, check out this page from the Small Business Administration. It contains helpful facts on how to gain capital, grow your idea, and provide exceptional leadership.

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  20. Important discussion with realtors this afternoon. Thanks for all you do to keep Lincoln a great place to live, work, and raise a family!

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  21. Great to see students from Bishop Neumann in Wahoo! Go Cavs!

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