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As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I rise today to honor a woman who has left an indelible mark on the State of Nebraska and the Second Congressional District. Dr. Lourdes Gouveia is professor emeritus of sociology and the founding…
A friend of mine works part time in a hardware store. He is retired from several other careers, but he continues to enjoy helping people in a retail-service environment. Recently, he kindly gave me, as we were talking about gardening, some…
I believe that consumers should be able to choose when and how to share that data.
Today I rise in memory of former Congressman Bill Barrett. He passed away earlier this week in his hometown of Lexington, Nebraska. Mr. Barrett devoted his life to service. From his speakership in the State legislature to the years he…
On rollcall No. 515, had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Amendment No. 20 Offered by Mr. Takano The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from…
We were raising concerns about the FCC's recent Lifeline Order.
I think it is important that we get correct information out to the people of this country so they understand the situation that we are facing with our military.
I stand with my colleagues and lament that we are going home without addressing these very difficult issues. Mr. Speaker, this week the Omaha community lost a treasured son. I stand before you today to honor the memory of 27-year old Seth…
We have all used this expression: ``I can't do that in good conscience.'' But we really don't think deeply about what it means. So let me take a moment from the debate here and explore that question deeper. Conscience is the sacred space…
We should not leave on the longest summer break in more than three decades while our Nation faces serious security threats. There is no greater responsibility for this body than to keep our communities and our families safe. We face real…
As I've stated before in this Subcommittee, time is money.
I am pleased to convene the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security for today's hearing entitled 'Intermodal and Interdependent: The FAST Act, the Economy, and Our Nation's…
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 9:03 p.m., adjourned until Friday, July 1, 2016, at 9:30 a.m…
We have always been--VVA has been strongly in favor of giving as much private capital into the game as possible.
Our veterans and the American people deserve transparency. They deserve projects that are on time. They deserve projects that are on budget.
Local leaders have expertise in aligning both design and medical teams in constructing medical facilities.
Veterans deserve more from us. They expect more from us. They expect us to uphold our end of the bargain.
I want to thank the witnesses for being here today. I think we had a great hearing, and I appreciate your answers.