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Senator Fischer questions transportation leaders on electric vehicle contributions to highway fund

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, questioned transportation leaders about whether electric vehicles (EVs) should contribute to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF).

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Ricketts outlines details of proposed national security legislation impacting Nebraska

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) addressed Nebraska media this week to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill, which he described as a significant measure for national and border security. “Lasting prosperity depends on lasting security,” said...

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Ricketts highlights need for efficiency reforms at State Department

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 17, 2025

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) addressed government efficiency with Michael Rigas, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. “I was governor of Nebraska, and one of the things...

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Ricketts backs Trump administration's weapon sales to Europe for Ukraine conflict

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has expressed his support for President Trump’s decision to sell American weapons to European allies as part of ongoing efforts to assist Ukraine in its...

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Omaha VA hospital project moves forward with inclusion in federal five-year plan

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 14, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has included the Omaha VA hospital project in its Five Year Development Plan, marking a significant step toward the facility's replacement and future construction. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.)...

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Fischer secures key nuclear deterrence measures in Senate FY 2026 defense bill

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, has secured several provisions in the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Fischer secures defense funding boosts for Nebraska bases in annual authorization bill

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves as a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chairs the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, has secured several provisions in the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization...

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Ricketts completes mobile office hours in all 93 Nebraska counties

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has announced that his constituent casework staff have completed Mobile Office Hours in all 93 counties across Nebraska this year. “I am in Washington to serve Nebraskans and renew opportunity,” said Ricketts. “I...

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Ricketts highlights constituent service achievements including recovered funds for Nebraskans

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) spoke with Nebraska media this week to highlight recent successes in assisting constituents with federal casework.

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Fischer introduces bill to strengthen U.S. nuclear infrastructure

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves as Chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee and is a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening the United States' nuclear...

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Fischer comments on U.S. military action against Iranian nuclear facilities

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 21, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement following recent U.S. military strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear sites. “For decades, Iran has chanted ‘death to America’ and pledged to...

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Senators propose act to streamline US-UK-Australia defense collaboration

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have introduced the AUKUS Improvement Act, aiming to further streamline defense collaboration and co-production between the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Fischer’s paid family and medical leave tax credit included in Senate Finance bill

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced that her Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Tax Credit has been included in the legislative text released by the Senate Finance Committee as part of the reconciliation process. “I want to thank...