The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is important to Nebraska, and our Cooper Nuclear Station, which is an 835 megawatt facility, generates enough power for 385,000 homes.
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.
Do you agree that nuclear energy is critical to ensuring that we have that reliability in our country, for the grid?
It seems to me that once again the Biden administration was caught flat-footed by the events that were developing.
The media was really misstating what was going on, that we had a plan here where they were going to do the air, we were going to do the overland.
I rise today to join my colleagues in calling for the need for permitting reform for our Federal Agencies. The current system we have right now is in dire need of reform. It takes too long and costs taxpayers too much money. As Governor of…
I rise today to join my colleagues who are continuing to sound the alarm about the ongoing drug crisis we have here in our country. I will reiterate what my colleague said with regard to the fact that the leading cause of death of…
I rise today to fight a blatant land grab by the Federal Government. My colleagues and I support the Senator from West Virginia's resolution disapproving of the waters of the United States rule. This rule would change the definition of…
I rise today humbled and honored to stand in this Chamber to represent the people of the great State of Nebraska. The first time I walked into this Chamber, I got chills. This Chamber represents the hopes and dreams and aspirations of the…
I think it just undermines people's faith in Government, that if the EPA isn't doing a good job...
I think it just undermines people's faith in Government, that if the EPA isn't doing a good job...
I ask unanimous consent that there be up to 4 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior to the votes on the remaining amendments today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 30
I call up my amendment No. 30 and ask that it be reported by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nebraska [Mr. Ricketts] proposes an amendment numbered 30. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose…





