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Pete Ricketts

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Pete Ricketts is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He has served as the Governor of Nebraska since January 2015. Ricketts has focused on various issues during his tenure, including economic development, education reform, and healthcare access, particularly for seniors in rural areas. His administration has emphasized the importance of innovative approaches to reach underserved populations. Ricketts is known for his business background prior to entering politics, having worked in the family business and in investment management.

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Oct 24, 2023

Despite these recent successes we cannot allow ourselves to be lulled into complacency.

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Oct 24, 2023

Putin's illegal war in Ukraine has put a spotlight on the region as part of the front lines in this battle against Russia's aggression.

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Oct 24, 2023

Georgia must be unequivocal in its rejection of this Russian power play into its sovereign territory.

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Oct 24, 2023

The Black Sea is becoming a gravitational center for Europe's future and is yet another important theater in the great power competition between Russia, us, and the People's Republic of China.

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Sep 28, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Continuing Resolution

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Sep 28, 2023

I am hearing a lot from Nebraskans about the chaos this week that is going on around here as we debate the legislation to continue funding our government. We should be debating the reckless Big Government spending that has left us with a…

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Sep 28, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the following interns in my office be granted floor privileges until October 31, 2023: Stephen Trainer, Kayla Fink, Sarah Gregory, and Johnathan Smith. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

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Sep 20, 2023

I think it is a great opportunity to be able to share some of the challenges that we have in our tribal communities with regard to drinking water.

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Sep 20, 2023

I recognize the importance to tribal communities in developing water quality standards within the Clean Water Act.

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Sep 20, 2023

we ought to allow States and Tribes to be able to take the lead in this because they know the local situations the best.

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Sep 20, 2023

I think it is a great opportunity to be able to share some of the challenges that we have in our tribal communities with regard to drinking water.

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Sep 20, 2023

we ought to allow States and Tribes to be able to take the lead in this because they know the local situations the best.

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Sep 20, 2023

I recognize the importance to tribal communities in developing water quality standards within the Clean Water Act.

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Sep 19, 2023

we ought to allow States and Tribes to be able to take the lead in this because they know the local situations the best.

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Sep 19, 2023

I recognize the importance to tribal communities in developing water quality standards within the Clean Water Act.

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Sep 6, 2023

boys and men should not be allowed to participate in girls' and women's sports. This used to be common sense, but today, apparently, it is controversial. When I was back home in Nebraska for the August recess, two events highlighted this…

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Jul 26, 2023

Obviously, this is an issue that the Defense Department has long identified as presenting a legitimate threat to our Nation's readiness.

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Jul 26, 2023

Obviously, this is an issue that the Defense Department has long identified as presenting a legitimate threat to our Nation's readiness.

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Jun 7, 2023

This no limits partnership between Xi Jinping and Putin has finally raised alarms in Europe on the PRC's malign ambitions.

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Jun 7, 2023

As Governor, I came to view the Corps as an impediment to progress and an organization that failed to prioritize taxpayers in their decisionmaking.

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Jun 7, 2023

Through our strategic and coordinated efforts on military and humanitarian support as well as sanctions, the West has helped Ukraine resist this brutal aggression and repression by a despot.

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Jun 7, 2023

Through our strategic and coordinated efforts on military and humanitarian support as well as sanctions, the West has helped Ukraine resist this brutal aggression and repression by a despot.

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Jun 7, 2023

This no limits partnership between Xi Jinping and Putin has finally raised alarms in Europe on the PRC's malign ambitions.

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Jun 7, 2023

As Governor, I came to view the Corps as an impediment to progress and an organization that failed to prioritize taxpayers in their decisionmaking.

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Jun 7, 2023

I would be remiss if I failed to highlight my concerns about the Corps' mismanagement.

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