U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) delivers her maiden speech on the United States Senate floor, outlining her goals to bring Nebraska values to Washington. Published on Apr 8, 2013
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) delivers her maiden speech on the United States Senate floor, outlining her goals to bring Nebraska values to Washington. Published on Apr 8, 2013
The Nebraska Federation of Republican Women approved the following Resolution at their March 23rd Spring Board of Directors meeting which was held at the Ramada in Kearney, NE. NeFRW President, Lona Ferguson stated, “We stand with the RNC and do not think that any students in public schools should be denied the opportunity to say the Pledge of Allegiance in its entirety and should be given this opportunity daily. The Pledge of Allegiance is not
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Saturday, March 23rd 2013 the NeFRW passed Resolution 2013 at their Spring Board of Directors Meeting. NeFRW President, Lona Ferguson said, “The Nebraska Federation of Republican Women feel that it is time to call for an end to political campaign abuse. The recent insults to Jean Stothert, who is running for Mayor of Omaha were more than out of line, were abusive, and proved to place a negative cloud over the race and the political
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What Is The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI)? CCSSI is the effort that created and is attempting to impose on states a set of national K-12 standards (Common Core). Common Core was developed primarily by a nonprofit called Achieve, Inc., in Washington, D.C., under the auspices of the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The Standards cover mathematics and English language arts (although they also claim to
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COMMENTS ON THE FILM 2016 By Bob Correal A Democrat’s Comments on the Film 2016. I had the displeasure of seeing 2016 the movie yesterday. But not in the way you may think. You would think that as a former Obama fan, it would have been a right-wing propaganda filled experience. A waste of my time. It wasn’t! It is not about taking over the auto industry or banks or any number of things that
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They heard your complaints. Now, writing Congress is now easier than ever. During the relaunch of Congress.org, they removed the requirement that you register and log in every time you want to write your lawmakers. Now, all you need to do is click on the words “Join the Conversation, Write Your Lawmakers” in the upper-right corner of their site. You can click on the links below to be taken to a form to write all
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Driving Safely Benefits All of Us On May 27, we will observe the Memorial Day holiday in a variety of ways. For some, this weekend will serve as the unofficial start summer, and I encourage everyone to join family and friends and explore all Nebraska has to offer. Read the Full Story: Source
Honoring Veterans This Memorial Day As Memorial Day approaches, travel on Nebraska roads will increase. I want to remind all drivers and passengers to buckle up every time for every trip no matter how short or long. We have a responsibility to buckle our seat belt, and ensure our passengers do the same, each time we get in a vehicle. Read the Full Story: Source
Gov. Heineman, State Officials Promote Highway Safety (Lincoln, Neb.) Today, Gov. Dave Heineman was joined by the Nebraska State Patrol, and the Nebraska Department of Roads, to promote safe travel and the “Click It or Ticket” program. This is the ninth year the state has participated in the campaign, which runs from May 20 through June 2. Read the Full Story: Source
Obama Starts Another Week On Defense, Confronting Questions About His Relevancy And Ability To Govern QUESTIONS ABOUT OBAMA’S COMPETENCY AND AUTHORITY ARE PILING UP Obama’s Ignorance Of The Scandals Enveloping His Administration Makes Him Seem “Unacquainted With The Work Of His Own Administration.” “President Obama’s professed ignorance of the targeting of conservatives by one government agency and his support of tracking journalists’ sources by another highlight one of the great paradoxes of his presidency: Sometimes
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Obama Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer Refused To Say Where Obama Was Throughout The Night Of The Benghazi Attacks, Calling It “A Largely Irrelevant Fact.” FOX NEWS’ CHRIS WALLACE: “With due respect, you didn’t answer my question. What did the president do that night?” PFEIFFER: “He was kept, he was in constant touch that night with his national security team, and kept up to date with the events as they were happening.” WALLACE: “When you say
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Fort Report: IRS In the past few weeks, it seems as if you can’t turn on the news without hearing about another drama in Washington. Much attention has been focused on the IRS’ discrimination of specific groups, the attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi, and the Department of Justice’s seizure of the phone records of Associated Press editors and reporters. Earlier this week, I went on a Lincoln radio station to discuss (http://www.fortenberry.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3784:klin-radio-fortenberry-talks-about-benghazi-irs&catid=76:in-the-news&Itemid=2)
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WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul will hold a media availability on Monday, May 20th, at 4:00 PM at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, New Hampshire. The media availability will immediately follow a listening session with activists from across New Hampshire. The listening session is one in a series of events held by the Republican National Committee to engage with different communities across the country to
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Johanns Renews Call for Resignation of Unconstitutional “Recess” Appointees WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) today once again called on the unlawfully appointed members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) to immediately vacate the offices, following a second U.S. Circuit Court… Read the Full Story: Source
The Importance of Congressional Oversight It has been a busy week in Washington. Congress is investigating several situations including the targeting of certain political organizations by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and reports the Secretary of Health and Human Services may have improperly solicited outside funds to help implement the health care law. Many important questions remain, underscoring the need for Congress to continue its oversight of the executive branch. Last week, the IRS admitted
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Terry Applauds President Obama on Order to Expedite Federal Permitting Process WASHINGTON – With the most comprehensive legislation to date to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline coming to the floor of the U.S. House next week, Chairman of the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) today applauded the President’s appearance at a Baltimore manufacturing plant to announce his plan to expedite the federal permitting process: “I commend the President for recognizing the
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KLIN Radio: Fortenberry talks about Benghazi, IRS Click here (http://www.klin.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=6376956) to listen. Source
ABC News Headline: “IRS Official In Charge During Tea Party Targeting Now Runs Health Care Office.” (John Parkinson and Steven Portnoy, “IRS Official In Charge During Tea Party Targeting Now Runs Health Care Office,” ABC News, 5/16/13) “Sarah Hall Ingram Served As The Commissioner Of The Office Responsible For Tax-Exempt Organizations Between 2009 And 2012.” “Sarah Hall Ingram served as commissioner of the office responsible for tax-exempt organizations between 2009 and 2012. But Ingram has
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A HEAVY HAND By now, most Nebraskans are familiar with a series of alarming news reports regarding a disturbing pattern of government overreach. In the past week, a series of scandals has developed and is now embroiling Washington, D.C. Read the Full Story: Source Deb Fischer Related: Deb Fischer, Senator Deb Fischer, Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, Deb Fischer news, Deb Fischer press release, press releases, Nebraska senator, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, R-Neb
FISCHER SPEAKS ON IRS SCANDAL, DOJ'S SECRET COLLECTION OF AP PHONE RECORDS U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) speaks on the Senate floor regarding the IRS’ deliberate targeting of conservative groups seeking tax exempt status and reports of the Department of Justice’s secret collection of phone records of reporters and editors of The Associated Press. Read the Full Story: Source Deb Fischer Related: Deb Fischer, Senator Deb Fischer, Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, Deb Fischer news, Deb
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As 2014 Looms, More Democrats Are Voicing Their Concerns On ObamaCare JUST DAYS AGO, THE NUMBER TWO HOUSE DEMOCRAT SAID HE HAS CONCERNS WITH OBAMACARE Democrat Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD): “We’re Concerned About The Implementation.” (Mike Lillis, “Hoyer: Dems Fear ObamaCare Glitches,” The Hill’s Health Watch , 5/14/13) According To Democrat Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Democrats Are Concerned About The Political Fallout And “Conceded That Stumbling Blocks Are Inevitable” As ObamaCare Is Implemented.
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Johanns Sponsors Bipartisan Bills Addressing Military Sexual Assault Cases WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns (R-NE) today sponsored three bipartisan pieces of legislation to address cases of sexual assault. “Our brave men in women who put on a uniform already take enough risks on the battlefield without having to worry about sexual assault,” … Read the Full Story: Source
Johanns Weekly Podcast – May 16, 2013 Read the Full Story: Source
Smith Votes to Repeal President’s Health Care Law Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 45, to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010: “Since the President’s health care law was passed in 2010, premiums have increased, health care costs continue to rise, small businesses have been burdened, the estimated price of the law continues to increase, and implementation of the law is expected
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Smith Statement on House Committee Passage of a Farm Bill Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement regarding passage of H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act in the House Committee on Agriculture: “Passage of a responsible, long-term Farm Bill is among my highest priorities and yesterday’s markup in the Agriculture Committee was a step in the right direction. I look forward to reviewing the details of the bill passed by
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The Internal Revenue Service scandal involving the apparently unjustified targeting of Tea Party and other conservative groups has also hit home with the Hispanic community. George Rodriguez, former president of the San Antonio Tea Party, said that when the organization applied for non-profit status, leaders were intimidated by IRS workers with excessive paperwork and meddling questions. “They asked us all sorts of things that were out of the norm,” Rodriguez, now head of the conservative
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WASHINGTON – RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement calling on Terry McAuliffe to denounce Obama’s intrusive style of government: “As Virginians watch the IRS scandal unfolding in Washington, DC, they should realize that Terry McAuliffe would bring the same style of overreaching, intrusive government to Richmond. Terry McAuliffe’s only claim to fame is being a cheerleader for big government Democrats—the same Democrats who allowed the IRS to harass law-abiding citizens on their watch.
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Obama’s Struggles Threaten His Second Term And Democrats’ 2014 Elections “OBAMA STRUGGLES WITH ROCKY START TO SECOND TERM” “An Outburst Of Controversies Threatens To Swamp President Barack Obama’s Second-Term Agenda.” “An outburst of controversies threatens to swamp President Barack Obama’s second-term agenda, while giving Republicans new opportunities to galvanize their base ahead of the battle for control of Congress in the 2014 elections.” (Peter Nicholas and Janet Hook, “Controversies Threaten President’s Agenda,” The Wall Street
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