News Focus: 2004 Press Releases

December
12/29/04 -  NELSON ANNOUNCES SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
12/22/04 -  SEWARD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT GETS EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FROM FEMA: $18,000 FOR FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM
12/22/04 -  NELSON: JOHANNS CONFIRMATION HEARING SET FOR JAN. 6 AT 10:00 AM
12/17/04 -  NELSON DELIVERS COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AT CHADRON STATE COLLEGE
12/15/04 -  STERLING, VILLAGE OF ANSLEY, SANDHILLS RURAL, AND SIDNEY FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
12/13/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF MIKE LEAVITT TO HEAD HHS
12/13/04 -  NELSON PROTECTS STATES’ RIGHTS TO CONTROL HUNTING AND FISHING
12/09/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF JIM NICHOLSON TO BE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
12/08/04 -  THE U.S. SENATE OVERWHELMINGLY PASSES NATIONAL SECURITY INTELLIGENCE REFORM ACT
12/08/04 -  YORK, LAVISTA, GUIDE ROCK, AND BATTLE CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
12/07/04 -  NELSON ANNOUNCES NEW COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 109TH CONGRESS
12/07/04 -  61 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN NEBRASKA FACE LOSING $2.2 MILLION FOR INTERNET AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
12/02/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF GOVERNOR MIKE JOHANNS AS USDA SECRETARY
12/01/04 -  MADRID FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
November
11/30/04 -  Nelson Statement on Resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge
11/29/04 -  NELSON: “HOLD ELECTIONS IN IRAQ AS SCHEDULED”
11/25/04 -  OAK TREE BECOMES NATIONAL SYMBOL
11/24/04 -  STUART, PONCA, WAYNE, GOTHENBURG, AND JOHNSON FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
11/23/04 -  Nelson: “We can’t Ignore Calls for More Help From Military Leaders on the Battlefields in Iraq”
11/22/04 -  NELSON: MILITARY CAN SUPPORT BOY SCOUTS ACTIVITES
11/22/04 -  THE U.S. SENATE PASSES NATIONAL SECURITY INTELLIGENCE REFORM ACT
11/22/04 -  Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings
11/22/04 -  NELSON FIGHT FOR REHAB HOSPITALS CONTINUES
11/22/04 -  NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON VISITS TROOPS IN IRAQ OVER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
11/20/04 -  STATE COMMODITY BOARDS AND AG PRODUCERS BENEFIT FROM NEW CHECKOFF AGREEMENT PASSED BY CONGRESS
11/18/04 -  NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
11/17/04 -  SOUTH SIOUX CITY, FALLS CITY, ELM CREEK, AND HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
11/16/04 -  NELSON JOINS LEADERSHIP OF CENTRIST COALITION
11/11/04 -  NELSON SPEAKS AT VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
11/11/04 -  NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON STATEMENT ON YASSER ARAFAT’S DEATH
11/10/04 -  CLEARWATER AND EMERSON FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
October
10/28/04 -  NELSON PROPOSES NATIONAL COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER BILL
10/27/04 -  SEVENTEEN RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE HOMELAND SECURITY FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
10/25/04 -  JAPANESE BEEF IMPORTS
10/21/04 -  NELSON ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN PORTION OF GRAND ISLAND REMOVED FROM FLOOD PLAIN
10/21/04 -  Statement from Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson concerning Farm Credit Service’s termination of its acquisition agreement with Rabobank.
10/17/04 -  SEVENTEEN RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE HOMELAND SECURITY FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
10/13/04 -  Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act
10/09/04 -  SENATE PASSES 2005 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
10/07/04 -  NELSON’S HOMELAND SECURITY PROTECTION MEASURE PASSES SENATE AS PART OF INTELLIGENCE REFORM BILL
10/07/04 -  NELSON EXTENDS BANKRUPTCY PROTECTIONS FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS
10/06/04 -  NELSON PROTECTS NEBRASKA’S FARMERS FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY
10/06/04 -  NELSON ANNOUNCES START OF RURAL HOSPITAL PILOT PROGRAM
10/06/04 -  NELSON’S HOMELAND SECURITY PROTECTION MEASURE PASSES SENATE AS PART OF INTELLIGENCE REFORM BILL
10/06/04 -  NELSON ANNOUNCES SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS FOR 5 CITIES
10/05/04 -  NELSON PROTECTS PEOPLE IN RURAL STATES FROM HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING CUTS
10/05/04 -  NELSON SUPPORTS TAX CREDIT FOR FARM AND RANCH SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
September
09/30/04 -  NELSON URGES CONGRESS FOR PROMPT ACTION ON TERRORISM INSURANCE INCLUDING GROUP LIFE COVERAGE
09/30/04 -  NELSON TAKES ACTION ON TWO FRONTS TO HELP FARMERS HIT BY LOW PRICES
09/29/04 -  OTOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $329,800 FROM THE COPS METH PROGRAM
09/29/04 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE BILL OF RIGHTS
09/29/04 -  NELSON: City of Omaha, Lancaster County to Receive $650,000 in Federal Grants to Prevent Terrorism
09/28/04 -  NELSON SEEKS TO PRESERVE FUNDING FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN IN NEBRASKA
09/28/04 -  NELSON ANNOUNCES LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK
09/23/04 -  NELSON SUPPORTS MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS
09/23/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON THE HOUSE THREAT TO CUT EMERGENCY DISASTER ASSITANCE FOR AGRICULUTRE PRODUCERS
09/22/04 -  NELSON FIGHTS TO PROTECT BETTER HOUSING FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
09/22/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON GOSS CONFIRMATION
09/22/04 -  EAGLE VOLUNTEER, HARVARD VOLUNTEER, COLUMBUS, AND CODY FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
09/16/04 -  NELSON HAS CONCERNS ABOUT RECONSTRUCTION AND SECURITY FUNDS PLAN FOR IRAQ
09/15/04 -  SENATE PASSES HOMELAND SECURITY BILL, INCLUDING NELSON AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT JOBS, PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF
09/15/04 -  NELSON ANNOUNCES $6.9 MILLION TO SUPPORT INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN LINCOLN AND OMAHA
09/15/04 -  NELSON WINS LONG FIGHT OVER RULES GOVERNING REHAB HOSPITALS
09/14/04 -  Nelson Commends University of Nebraska for Award-Winning Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
09/14/04 -  NELSON INTRODUCES A $2.9 BILLION BIPARTISAN DROUGHT RELIEF PLAN
09/14/04 -  NELSON: CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY TO RECEIVE $395,000 FROM U.S. DOJ TO EXPAND LEGAL SERVICES FOR MINORITIES
09/14/04 -  BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OMAHA RECEIVES $98,000 GRANT FROM U.S. D.O.J
09/11/04 -  NELSON PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SOLDIERS ON SEPTMEBER 11TH ANNIVERSARY
09/09/04 -  NELSON PUSHES OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE AS REGIONAL “HUB BASE” FOR THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
09/09/04 -  NELSON EFFORT TO PRESERVE 100 HOMELAND SECURITY JOBS IN LINCOLN PREVAILS
09/09/04 -  SANTEE SIOUX TRIBE OF NEBRASKA RECEIVES $126,240 FROM THE TRIBAL RESOURCES GRANT PROGRAM
09/08/04 -  GRAND ISLAND, WYNOT AND KILGORE FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
09/08/04 -  LINCOLN POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE 3 NEW FULL TIME POSITIONS FROM “COPS IN SCHOOLS” PROGRAM FOR AN ESTIMATED $375,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS
09/07/04 -  NELSON ANNOUNCES HUNDREDS OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED IN SEPETMEBER FOR “NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH”
09/07/04 -  NELSON PUSHES FOR FALL AGENDA TO CREATE JOBS, STIMULATE THE ECONOMY AND CONTROL HEALTH CARE COSTS
09/01/04 -  BOOK ON ART OF NEBRASKA SELECTED BY LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
August
08/27/04 -  NELSON PUSHES “NEBRASKA PLAN” TO ADDRESS HEALTH CARE CHALLENGES FACING NEBRASKA’S VETERANS
08/25/04 -  RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
08/19/04 -  STATEMENT OF NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON
08/19/04 -  NELSON, ADOPTION ADVOCATES TO HIGHLIGHT CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE ADOPTION
08/18/04 -  NEBRASKA FAMILY NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL “ANGELS IN ADOPTION” AWARD
08/14/04 -  STATEMENT FROM NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON
08/12/04 -  Nebraska Receives $737K to Improve Transportation and Update Buses
08/11/04 -  FAIRMONT, FREMONT, IMPERIAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
08/10/04 -  Nelson Statement on Nomination of Porter Goss to Lead CIA
08/04/04 -  Nelson Defends Homeland Security Funding for Rural States
08/04/04 -  RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
July
07/30/04 -  NELSON EMBARKS ON FOREIGN VISIT TO DISCUSS TERRORISM AND TRADE
07/30/04 -  Nelson Announces Plans for New Panhandle AHEC Facility, Renewal of Funds for Existing Nebraska AHEC
07/29/04 -  Nelson Announces Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act Submitted for 2004 Reauthorization
07/28/04 -  NELSON ANNOUNCES $161,000 GRANT FOR NEBRASKA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
07/28/04 -  RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
07/26/04 -  Grand Island Airport Will Receive $5.2 Million for Runway Improvements
07/23/04 -  Nelson Announces September as “National Service for Seniors Month”
07/23/04 -  NELSON BACKS BIPARTISAN MEASURE TO PROTECT DOMESTIC ETHANOL PRODUCERS
07/22/04 -  Nelson Announces September as “National Service for Seniors Month”
07/22/04 -  NELSON OFFERS RELIEF FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES ON ARSENIC STANDARD
07/21/04 -  SENATE PASSES BI-PARTISAN RESOLUTION FOR “NATIONAL VETERANS’ AWARENESS WEEK”
07/21/04 -  NELSON INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO MAKE SEPTEMBER NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH
07/15/04 -  Nelson Welcomes Governors Support in Fight Over Homeland Security Funds for Rural and Small States
07/15/04 -  NELSON APPLAUDS HHS PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON ADOPTION
07/14/04 -  PAWNEE CITY, CAIRO, ATKINSON, AND STRATTON FIRE DISTRICTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
07/09/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON ADMIRAL JAMES O. ELLIS, JR., RETIRED COMMANDER AT STRATCOM
07/09/04 -  ADMIRAL JAMES O. ELLIS, JR. RETIRES FROM COMMANDER AT STRATCOM
June
06/28/04 -  RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
06/24/04 -  NELSON PUSHES FULL FUNDING FOR HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICA’S VETERANS
06/24/04 -  Nelson Continues Push to Protect Rehab Hospitals Like Madonna in Lincoln
06/23/04 -  RAVENNA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $62,493 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/22/04 -  NELSON PILOT PROGRAM SEEKS TO EXPAND ELEIGIBLITY FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE MEALS TO CHILDREN IN RURAL AREAS
06/17/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON NEBRASKA SOLDIERS KILLED AND WOUNDED IN IRAQ
06/17/04 -  Nebraska To Receive $7.3 Million for bioterrorism Preparedness from Feds
06/17/04 -  Nelson Seeks Protection For Long Term Care Hospitals
06/17/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON NEBRASKA SOLDIERS KILLED AND WOUNDED IN IRAQ
06/16/04 -  BANCROFT RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RECEIVES $15,617 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/16/04 -  Nelson Cosponsors the Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2004
06/15/04 -  NELSON PUSHES FAIRNESS IN NUKE WASTE COMPACT AGREEMENTS
06/14/04 -  NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON DELIVERS REMARKS HONORING SENATOR JIM EXON
06/10/04 -  HOSKINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $57,616 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/10/04 -  DUNBAR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $99,360 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/10/04 -  BRAINARD VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $32,130 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/10/04 -  ELGIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $43,290 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/09/04 -  NELSON COSPONSORS CHRISTOPHER REEVE PARALYSIS ACT
06/05/04 -  NELSON: “OPTIMISM AND GOOD WILL” MARK REAGAN’S LEGACY
06/03/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON THE RESIGNATION OF CIA DIRECTOR GEORGE TENET
06/02/04 -  THURSTON, FRIEND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
06/02/04 -  SENATE PASSES AMENDMENT TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD FORCES
06/01/04 -  Nelson Seeks Iraqi Role in New UN Resolutions
May
05/25/04 -  Nelson: President Approves Nebraska Tornado Disaster Request
05/24/04 -  Nelson: Bush Doing the Right Thing in Razing Abu Ghraib Prison
05/22/04 -  STATEMENT FROM NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON ON THE SELECTION OF J.B. MILLIKEN AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
05/21/04 -  NELSON SECURES FUNDING AUTHORIZATION FOR UNMC
05/21/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON GRAND ISLAND HELICOPTER FACILITY
05/20/04 -  NELSON PUSHES TO PROTECT HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING FOR STATES
05/19/04 -  SENATE AG PANEL MAKES PERMANENT NELSON SCHOOL LUNCH PROVISION FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
05/18/04 -  NELSON PRAISES AGREEMENT ON FEDERAL JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
05/18/04 -  NELSON, HUTCHISON INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND ROLE OF CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATORS
05/18/04 -  STATEMENT OF NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEW UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PRESIDENT
05/17/04 -  NELSON, COLLINS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT RURAL HOSPITALS
05/14/04 -  NELSON CONTINUES PUSH TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT RURAL HEALTH CARE
05/13/04 -  NELSON: DETAILS NEEDED FOR ADDITIONAL IRAQ SPENDING
05/12/04 -  SENATE PASSES JOBS ACT
05/12/04 -  NELSON: KEEP FEDERAL PROMISE TO SPECIAL ED STUDENTS
05/12/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON THE PHOTOS FROM ABU GHRAIB PRISON
05/10/04 -  NELSON SUPPORTS RESOLUTION CONDEMNING ABUSES AT IRAQI PRISONS
05/07/04 -  NELSON: THREE NEW VETERANS CLINICS HEADED FOR NEBRASKA
05/07/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON SENATE ARMED SERVICES HEARING ON ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AT ABU GHRAIB PRISON
05/06/04 -  Nelson, Craig Offer Resolution to Demolish Abu Ghraib Prison
05/04/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AT ABU GHRAIB PRISON NEAR BAGHDAD
April
04/29/04 -  Nelson Will Vote to Move Forward on Energy Bill and Ethanol Standard Today
04/28/04 -  Grand Island Airport To Receive $4.8 Million for Runway Improvements
04/28/04 -  Nelson Says Supplemental Iraq Construction Funds Should Be In Form of a Loan
04/27/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON USDA DECISION TO IMPLEMENT ANIMAL ID PROGRAM
04/23/04 -  NELSON PUSHES FOR FUNDING CRIME-SCENE DNA TESTING
04/20/04 -  Nelson Presses Military Leaders on NATO, UN Involvement in Security, Transition in Iraq
04/19/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER GOVERNOR FRANK MORRISON
04/14/04 -  NELSON UNVEILS PROPOSAL TO EXPAND INSURANCE COVERAGE, LOWER HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS
04/09/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF SADDAM
04/09/04 -  NELSON MEETS WITH FRENCH, GERMAN AMBASSADORS
04/07/04 -  NELSON SEEKS $100 MILLION FOR WEST NILE VIRUS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
04/07/04 -  NELSON: MAKE MENTORING A PRIORITY
04/07/04 -  NELSON URGES VICE PRESIDENT TO PUSH JAPAN TO LIFT BEEF EMBARGO
04/06/04 -  NELSON, BROWNBACK TO PROPOSE OUTPATIENT CARE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR RURAL HOSPITALS
04/06/04 -  NELSON: EARLY EDUCATION GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM U.S. DEPT. OF EDUCATION
04/05/04 -  NELSON TO INTRODUCE MEASURE TO EXPAND RURAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PILOT PROGRAM
04/01/04 -  Nelson: Government Report Shows More Than 10,000 Workers in Nebraska to Lose Unemployment Benefits in First Half of 2004
March
03/31/04 -  NELSON URGES FULL FUNDING FOR RURAL MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
03/31/04 -  NELSON PUSHES MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD FORCES
03/30/04 -  NELSON TO INTRODUCE WELFARE REFORM AMENDMENT TO INCREASE FLEXBILITY FOR STATES
03/30/04 -  NELSON BACKS $6 BILLION FOR CHILD CARE IN NEW WELFARE REFORM BILL
03/26/04 -  City of Norfolk and Sarpy County to Receive Federal Funding for Full Time Officers In Schools
03/25/04 -  NELSON SUPPORTS TWO-TRACK APPROACH TO REDUCING FLOOD INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR NORTH PLATTE RESIDENTS
03/25/04 -  Nelson Presses Military Brass on Post-9/11 Air Civil Defense Plans for U.S. Cities
03/25/04 -  Nelson Wants Canadian Border Opened for Cattle 30 Months or Younger for Slaughter
03/19/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON MAXINE MORRISON
03/19/04 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS MEAURE TO AID SUFFERERS OF JUVENILE DIABETES
03/19/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF IRAQ WAR
03/11/04 -  Statement from Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson
03/11/04 -  NELSON TO OFFER METH AMENDMENT TO BUDGET RESOLUTION
03/10/04 -  NELSON STANDS UP FOR NEBRASKA BUSINESSMAN TONY RAIMONDO
03/10/04 -  NELSON CONGRATULATES NEW “MANUFACTURING CZAR” TONY RAIMONDO
03/10/04 -  NELSON ASKS CHENEY TO EVALUATE PROGRESS IN RESTARTING BEEF TRADE WITH JAPAN
03/10/04 -  NELSON: DROUGHT CONFERENCE WILL SHARE NEW TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
03/09/04 -  NELSON, ENZI INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO INCREASE CHICORY PRODUCTION
03/04/04 -  NELSON: SENATE PASSES BILL TO HELP TROOPS WITH TRAVEL COSTS
03/04/04 -  NELSON: MEXICO MAKES RIGHT DECISION IN LIFTING BAN ON U.S. BEEF
03/04/04 -  SENATE PANEL EXAMINES NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION PLAN
03/03/04 -  GRAND ISLAND SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
03/03/04 -  NELSON PRESSES MILITARY ON CRITICAL SKILLS SHORTAGES
February
02/29/04 -  STATEMENT OF NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON ON THE GUN LIABILITY BILL
02/27/04 -  NELSON: MENTORING FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM U.S. DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
02/27/04 -  Bruning, NE Pork Producer Joy Phillipi to Testify Before Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Animal ID Program
02/26/04 -  Nelson Cosponsors Bill Calling on Medicare Agency to Share Cost Estimates With Congress
02/26/04 -  Nelson Prepares Push for Chicory
02/25/04 -  U.S. CHAMBER HONORS SENATOR BEN NELSON WITH 2004 “SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE” AWARD
02/25/04 -  Nelson Expresses Outrage to Military Leaders Over Reports of Sexual Assault Among Military Ranks
02/24/04 -  NELSON MEETS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF PANHANDLE COMMUNITY SERVICES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO VITAL YOUTH PROGRAMS
02/24/04 -  NELSON NAMED NRHA RURAL HEALTH CHAMPION
02/24/04 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS MEASURE TO AID FAMILIES WITH COSTS OF LONG-TERM CARE
02/18/04 -  STATEMENT FROM NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON
02/18/04 -  CREIGHTON, SUTHERLAND RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
02/17/04 -  ‘Magnificent Seven’ Honor Nelson’s Work for Rural Hospitals
02/13/04 -  STATEMENT OF SENATOR NELSON ON THE ANNOUNCED ENERGY BILL AGREEMENT
02/12/04 -  Nelson: Post Office Agrees In Principle to Stay in Downtown North Platte
02/12/04 -  Nelson Questions VA policy on Cardiac Care for Nebraska Veterans
02/11/04 -  SCOTTSBLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
02/09/04 -  STATEMENT FROM NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON
02/06/04 -  SENATE DESIGNATES JANUARY AS “NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH”
January
01/29/04 -  NELSON: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT SKIP OUT ON EDUCATION BILL
01/29/04 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD FORCES
01/28/04 -  OMAHA FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
01/28/04 -  LINCOLN FIRE AND RESCUE RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
01/28/04 -  SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE HEARS TESTIMONY ON PRE-WAR INTELLIGENCE
01/27/04 -  SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE EXAMINES USDA ACTION ON MAD COW DISEASE
01/26/04 -  NELSON URGES PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT VETERANS’ PROGRAMS
01/20/04 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL
01/14/04 -  BEATRICE, OGALLALA, CHADRON RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
01/13/04 -  NELSON 2004 SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
01/07/04 -  LINWOOD, PALMYRA, CLATONIA, FARWELL FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
01/07/04 -  NELSON TO TRAVEL TO ISRAEL, JORDAN
01/07/04 -  NELSON JOINS CALL FOR HEARINGS ON NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
01/07/04 -  NELSON CALLS ON VENEMAN TO APPOINT SPECIAL ENVOY TO RESTART BEEF TRADE