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Don Bacon

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Don John Bacon is a U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, serving since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Bacon has focused on issues such as national security, agriculture, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He has been an advocate for military readiness and has worked on legislation to support Nebraska's agricultural economy.

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May 16, 2017

I do believe that is our number one economic issue for Nebraska.

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May 16, 2017

They would like to see a more tapered decline as you earn.

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May 16, 2017

Your position and what you do has a tremendous impact on our state, and we thank you for your leadership.

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May 16, 2017

I want to thank you for your commitment here today already, saying that you want to make sure that we have the right safety plan in place.

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May 1, 2017

We want safe academies. We want the world's best military. We want a respectful environment.

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Apr 28, 2017

I rise this morning to congratulate the USA Team on winning gold at the Bocuse d'Or culinary competition in Lyon, France. I would also like to recognize one team member, Harrison Turone, a Nebraska high school graduate. Harrison grew up in…

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Apr 5, 2017

Can we pass a bill of some type or legislate, making it easier to hold these people accountable?

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Apr 5, 2017

I think it is so widespread, Americans want to see accountability and people held responsible for doing this.

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Apr 5, 2017

I would love to work with--or us with you and as a team to figure out how do we put our brains together because I think this is way too rampant.

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Apr 5, 2017

I would like to ask you, how does the IRS work with law enforcement when they finally catch someone scamming?

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Apr 4, 2017

Congress, and this Committee in particular, has been very supportive of the Office of Advocacy's work to reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses.

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Mar 27, 2017

I second your desire to put more ground forces in Europe.

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Mar 27, 2017

It is unacceptable. And I think Congress owes you better. The real problem is, it puts our Nation at risk.

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Mar 27, 2017

Today I rise to commemorate the past and future of the United States Navy, the strongest and the best Navy in the world. On this day, March 27, President George Washington signed an ``Act to Provide a Naval Armament'' authorizing the…

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Mar 22, 2017

I want to thank my friend from Wisconsin for organizing this. He is a wonderful freshman Member of the class. I rise today in support of congressional term limits. In 1846, when then-Congressman Abraham Lincoln was elected to the U.S…

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Mar 21, 2017

I think we do need to find a bipartisan way forward on securing the border, but plus, find a better way to meet business concerns with immigration.

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Mar 15, 2017

I don't like parity, by the way. I don't want to have a close fight. I think we should not want to have a close fight.

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Mar 15, 2017

Someone who has served almost three decades in the Air Force doing electronic warfare, I do know we are falling behind.

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Mar 15, 2017

I think this Congress is set to do that. We are going to work hard to put us in a better spot to do deterrence and make sure that we keep the peace.

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Mar 9, 2017

In honor of Women's History Month, I recognize a dedicated public servant from Nebraska. Sara Woods' contributions to our community as an educator, volunteer, and leader serve as a model for current and future generations across our…

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Feb 27, 2017

With the name Bacon, this was a natural committee to get on.

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Feb 27, 2017

the ARC and the PLC in their current forms be a sufficient safety net for you in the commodities that you are working?

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Feb 27, 2017

There is no farmer more efficient than the American farmer.

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Feb 27, 2017

the 2014 Farm Bill has worked for you.

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Feb 27, 2017

minor tweaks in these two programs will be able to make them viable for the next 5 years.

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