Connected and protected

One of the most important parts of my job is ensuring that federal regulators in Washington understand Nebraska’s unique needs.

Nebraska: it really has a lot of cool stuff to see/experience

Memorial Day has come and gone, so it’s time to hit the road.As a lover of Nebraska stuff (you know, corn, the Huskers, Busch Light) I’ve never understood why more people don’t vacation in our state.There’s plenty of stuff to see and experience.

An agreement worth strengthening

Six years ago, Washington managed to do something many people thought was impossible.

Remember and honor

Each Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their life while serving this great nation. Since the end of the American Revolutionary War, more than 646,000 American troops have died in combat.

Math lesson leaves me dazed and confused

It is an interesting time to be alive.Technology changes so fast that it feels outdated seconds after you finish a system update.

Their last full measure of devotion

Throughout American history, members of the U.S. Military have embodied courage by laying down their lives in the defense of freedom.

Upset win in Secretary of State primary wasn’t unexpected

Elections often bring surprises, but the upset victory of retired Omaha businessman Scott Petersen in the Republican primary for Secretary of State wasn’t that surprising.Sure, he defeated an incumbent, Lincoln attorney Bob Evnen, who was seeking a third, four-year term.

Letter: FCA: Thanks to community for cemetery support

Dear friends, On behalf of the Association, we sincerely thank everyone for your generous support this past year through donations and memorials.• The Fullerton Cemetery Association is a 501(c)(13) non-profit association• Receives NO tax money• Self-supported by generous donors and sale of lots The...

Representing You

In Congress, I work every day to make the American Dream more attainable by advancing commonsense policies that strengthen our communities, support working families, and preserve the values that make our nation great.Yet none of the work we do in Washington would matter without the sacrifices made...

Newspaper stories confirm there’s still good people out there

Every so often, you’re reminded that people are generally good.And, you get some idea how important the media is in helping generate good news.My latest refresher came via a story I wrote for the Nebraska Examiner, an online news site that used to consume most of my labors.It involved a woman I met...