WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) issued the statement below following the election of Sen ator John Thune (R-S . D.) as Senate Republican Leader: "Last week, Americans voted overwhelmingly to make our country safer and more affordable. Working with President Trump, I'm confident that Leader-elect Thune will deliver on that mission for the American people. I also trust that he will honor the Senate, preserving vital precedents like the filibu more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * Advancing American Competitiveness Under the Biden-Harris administration, inflation triggered by anti-growth policies, lackluster engagement on trade, and bloated federal spending has hit Nebraska households hard--costing the average household in our state $32,110 more since January 2021. Rising input costs also continue to severely impact the agriculture and manufacturing industries. Data published this week by the Bureau of Labor Stati more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: OMAHA, NE Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, issued the following statement on President Trump's selection of Lee Zeldin as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator: "The Biden-Harris EPA's delusional and expensive regulations have caused prices to rise for families and businesses. They wasted millions of taxpayer dollars with grants to far-left, partisan organizations.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, issued the following statement on President Trump's selection of Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) as Secretary of State: "The Biden-Harris administration's appeasement-first foreign policy made America weaker and less safe. In contrast, Senator Rubio is clear-eyed about the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. He is th more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement congratulating Senator John Thune (R-SD) on being named the Senate Republican Leader: "The American people have given the Senate a mandate to lower prices, unleash American energy, and secure the border. John Thune's experience will be critical to making that a reality. Having a fellow Midwesterner leading the Senate is a benefit to Nebraska and our entire region. I also appreciate J more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following issued the following column on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * Forget "Lame Duck"--We Must Pass the Defense Bill With election season behind us, the Senate is back in session. Our next few weeks before the year ends and the Biden administration comes to a close are known as the "lame duck period"--a period often marked by complacency as Congress waits for a new administration to begin. But this year, we cannot afford a lame duck session--that's because we already had one this su more PR