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News from May 2023

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VIDEO: Fischer Questions Senior Intelligence Officials on Evolving Threats from Russia, China, ISIS-K

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 8, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned senior intelligence officials today about the changing global threat environment and the growing challenges posed by Russia, China, and ISIS-K

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Governor Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 8, 2023

Governor Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels

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Nebraska deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending April 22

By Cornhusker State News | May 7, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Nebraska: 52 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By Cornhusker State News | May 7, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 52 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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VIDEO: Fischer Outlines Urgent Legislation to Finish Replacing Dangerous Chinese Telecom Equipment Ahead of July 15 Deadline

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today about her legislation to address a $3.08 billion shortfall in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Rip and Replace Program

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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Nebraska decreases in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 7, 2023

There were 20,123 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Nebraska in 2021, a 2 percent decrease from 2020, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

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How many 45-64-year-olds died in Nebraska during week ending April 22?

By Cornhusker State News | May 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 36 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Ricketts Statement on Biden’s Border Announcement

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 6, 2023

On May 2 2023, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement in response to the announcement the Biden administration would send 1,500 U.S. troops to the southern border ahead of Title 42 ending on May 11:

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VIDEO: Fischer Questions EPA Administrator on Year-Round E15, Excessive Livestock EPA Reporting Requirements

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, on May 03 2023, questioned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan about the need to expand access to E15 and a potential rule from the EPA to require unnecessary reporting of air emissions from animal waste

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Nebraska sees a 59.1% decrease in number of VA loans issued from Q1 2022 to Q1 2023

By Cornhusker State News | May 5, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 658 home loans totaling $189.7 million in Nebraska during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Ricketts Welcomes USDA’s Disaster Declaration of 13 Nebraska Counties

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) disaster declaration announcement allowing farm operators from certain counties to apply for Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loan assistance

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Total OASDI beneficiaries in Nebraska increases in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 5, 2023

There were 360,240 total OASDI beneficiaries in Nebraska in 2021.

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VIDEO: Fischer Highlights Importance of NC3 Modernization, B-21 Raider, Sentinel Program with Air Force Officials

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned U.S. Air Force (USAF) officials about the need to modernize America’s nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) architecture and discussed the development of the B-21 Raider at a hearing today

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Nebraska among 24 states that don't allow concealed carry without a permit, new study finds

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 4, 2023

Nebraska is among 24 states that bar residents from carrying concealed weapons without a permit, a new tally of weapons permit laws by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association concludes.

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VIDEO: Ricketts Criticizes Biden Administration for Lack of Support for Taiwan

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 4, 2023

On May 3, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) criticized the Biden State Department for not walking the walk on supporting Taiwan in the face of increased Chinese Communist Party aggression

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Total OASDI retired beneficiaries in Nebraska increases in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 3, 2023

There were 270,312 total OASDI retired beneficiaries in Nebraska in 2021.

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End of life: Nebraska deaths during week ending April 15 did not exceed death expectancy

By Cornhusker State News | May 2, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Nebraska ranks 39th in total retired beneficiaries in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 1, 2023

There were 270,312 OASDI retired beneficiaries in Nebraska in 2021, ranking it 39th in the United States, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

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Nebraska ranked 41st in total OASDI disabled workers in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | May 1, 2023

There were 38,910 total OASDI disabled workers Nebraska in 2021, ranking it 41st in the United States.