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November 2008

(November 3, 2008) Fortenberry Urges Decisive Action to Protect Minority Communities in Northern Iraq

October 2008

(October 24, 2008) Fortenberry Urges Investigation of Financial Crimes

(October 17, 2008) Fortenberry Demands AIG Accountability

(October 3, 2008) Fortenberry Opposes 'Repackaged' Financial Bailout

(October 3, 2008) Prepared Remarks on Financial Bailout

September 2008

(September 29, 2008) Fortenberry Opposes $700 Billion Financial Plan

(September 29, 2008) Fortenberry Statement on Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

(September 16, 2008) Fortenberry Bill Broadens Earmark Auditing Process

(September 12, 2008) Fortenberry Bill Broadens GI Bill Options

August 2008

(August 1, 2008) Fortenberry Speaks at Historic "Spontaneous Session": America Needs a Bold New Energy Vision

(August 1, 2008) Fortenberry Supports Military and Veterans Appropriations Bill

July 2008

(July 31, 2008) Fortenberry Call for a Comprehensive Energy Plan: Don't Leave D.C. Without It

(July 30, 2008) Fortenberry Supports Legislation to Improve Tax Treatment of Wind Energy

(July 22, 2008) Fortenberry Supports NPPD's Forward Thinking Energy Portfolio

(July 21, 2008) Fortenberry to Meet with United Nations Leaders

(July 18, 2008) Fortenberry Calls for New Vision of Sustainable Energy Future

(July 10, 2008) Fortenberry Comments on Iran Missile Launch

June 2008

(June 24, 2008) Fortenberry Recognized For Leadership On Nuclear Security

(June 23, 2008) Commodity Speculation to be the Focus of Agriculture Committee Hearing

(June 20, 2008) Congressman Fortenberry Meets With Kenyan Prime Minister To Discuss Wildlife Conservation

(June 18, 2008) Fortenberry Statement Regarding President's Energy Remarks

(June 11, 2008) Nebraskan Testifies Before House Committee about Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship

(June 11, 2008) House Passes Fortenberry Resolution Recognizing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

May 2008

(May 23, 2008) Fortenberry Announces First District Congressional Arts Competition Winner

(May 23, 2008) Fortenberry to Host Small Business Conference with UNL and Nebraska Business Development Center

(May 22, 2008) Fortenberry Meets With President of Bosnia and Herzegovina

(May 21, 2008) Fortenberry Told Korean Beef Market will Open Soon

(May 19, 2008) Fortenberry Participates in World Economic Conference in the Middle East

(May 14, 2008) Fortenberry Supports Farm Bill

(May 9, 2008) Fortenberry Presents United States House of Representatives Resolution at Standing Bear Breakfast

(May 1, 2008) Fortenberry to Co-Chair Nuclear Security Caucus

(May 1, 2008) Fortenberry Urges the Convening of an Emergency Energy Summit

April 2008

(April 29, 2008) House Passes Fortenberry Measure on Lewis and Clark Initiative

(April 29, 2008) House Passes Fortenberry Resolution Honoring Chief Standing Bear

(April 18, 2008) Fortenberry Praises South Korea Agreement on U.S. Beef

(April 10, 2008) Fortenberry Welcomes Members of Czech Republic Parliament to Nebraska

(April 9, 2008) Transcript of Fortenberry Exchange with General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker about Iraq

(April 8, 2008) Fortenberry: Petraeus and Crocker Testimony Reveals Diplomatic Progress

March 2008

(March 24, 2008) Fortenberry Calls for Hearing on Patient Safety

(March 14, 2008) Fortenberry Introduces Resolution Honoring Chief Standing Bear

(March 11, 2008) Congressman Fortenberry Initiates Hearing on Iraqi Religious Minorities

(March 10, 2008) Fortenberry Supports Bipartisan Ethics Reform Legislation

(March 6, 2008) Fortenberry Meets with King Abdullah of Jordan

February 2008

(February 15, 2008) Fortenberry Cosponsors Budget Reform Measure

(February 13, 2008) Fortenberry Renews Call for a Diplomatic Surge

(February 12, 2008) Congressman Fortenberry Congratulates Fulbright Winners

January 2008

(January 29, 2008) Fortenberry Votes To Strengthen the Economy

(January 28, 2008) Fortenberry Responds to the State of the Union Address

(January 24, 2008) Fortenberry Comments on Announcement of Stimulus Package Agreement

(January 18, 2008) Fortenberry Calls for Economic Stimulus Incentives for Small Business, Middle Class, And Home Buyers

(January 16, 2008) Fortenberry Announces Military Academy Nominees

(January 14, 2008) Fortenberry Website Earns Distinction as One of Congress’s Best

December 2007

(December 27, 2007) Fortenberry Statement on Assassination of Former Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto

(December 21, 2007) Fortenberry Calls for "Diplomatic Surge"

(December 20, 2007) Fortenberry Comments on House Passage of Omnibus Appropriations Bill

(December 19, 2007) Fortenberry Votes to Strengthen Safety Standards for Children's Products

(December 18, 2007) Fortenberry Supports Full Bonuses for Combat-Wounded Veterans

(December 7, 2007) Fortenberry Cosponsors Measure to Strengthen Safety Standards for Children's Products

(December 6, 2007) Fortenberry Comments on Energy Legislation

(December 6, 2007) Fortenberry Statement on Shootings in Omaha

(December 4, 2007) House Approves Fortenberry Child Soldier Prevention Initiative

(December 4, 2007) Combat-Wounded Veterans to Receive Full Bonus Payments

November 2007

(November 15, 2007) South Sioux City Student to Serve as Congressional Page

(November 14, 2007) Fortenberry Leads Hearing On Government Cooperation for Rural Development

(November 9, 2007) Fortenberry Cosponsors Bipartisan Border Security and Enforcement Measure

October 2007

(October 30, 2007) Fortenberry Votes for Tax-Free Internet Access

(October 30, 2007) Fortenberry Calls for Hearing on Iraqi Minority Populations

(October 24, 2007) Fortenberry Calls for Diplomatic Surge

(October 23, 2007) Fortenberry Helps Move Child Soldier Prevention Measure

(October 22, 2007) Fortenberry Introduces Bill to Address 'Child Soldiers'

(October 17, 2007) Fortenberry Introduces "Children Come First Act" to Strengthen SCHIP

(October 16, 2007) Fortenberry Praises House Support For 25 X 25 Renewable Energy Efforts

(October 15, 2007) Fortenberry: Prioritize SCHIP Coverage For Most Vulnerable Children

(October 9, 2007) Fortenberry Commends Nebraska's Outstanding Older Worker

(October 1, 2007) Fortenberry Accepting Applications from Nebraska High School Students for Congressional Page Program

September 2007

(September 25, 2007) Fortenberry Comments on SCHIP Legislation

(September 20, 2007) Fortenberry Comments On Johanns Resignation

(September 18, 2007) Fortenberry Honors Veterans And Military Families

(September 14, 2007) Fortenberry Comments Following Bush Address

(September 10, 2007) Fortenberry Comments On Hagel Announcement

August 2007

(August 22, 2007) Astronaut Clayton Anderson Speaks With Congressman Fortenberry From Space

(August 1, 2007) Fortenberry: Cutting Medicare to Fund SCHIP is Irresponsible

July 2007

(July 27, 2007) Fortenberry Announces House Passage of the Farm Bill

(July 26, 2007) Fortenberry Welcomes Nebraska Elementary and Secondary School Principals to Washington

(July 24, 2007) House Approves Fortenberry Legislation on Lewis and Clark Initiative

(July 20, 2007) Fortenberry Comments on the House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill

(July 18, 2007) Fortenberry Announces House Passage of Energy and Water Appropriations Bill

(July 13, 2007) Fortenberry Announces Funding Approval for District Projects

(July 12, 2007) Fortenberry Congratulates City Of Plattsmouth For Recognition As A “Preserve America Community”

(July 5, 2007) Fortenberry Urges House Agriculture Committee To Adopt Farm Payment Limitations And Eliminate Excess

June 2007

(June 22, 2007) Fortenberry Praises General Roger Lempke’s Record of Service

(June 14, 2007) Fortenberry Helps Introduce Family And Consumer Choice Act: Bill Would Provide Programming Options For Viewers

(June 1, 2007) Fortenberry Meets with Key Leaders during House Democracy Assistance Commission Visit to the Middle East and West Africa

May 2007

(May 22, 2007) Fortenberry "Rural Energy Self-Sufficiency"Amendment Adopted by House Ag Subcommittee

(May 22, 2007) House Passes Fortenberry-Led Initiative for Iraqi and Afghani Translators

(May 21, 2007) Fortenberry Introduces Resolution to Expand Homestead National Monument of America's Boundaries

(May 18, 2007) Farm Bill Moves Forward

(May 11, 2007) Fortenberry Helps Introduce Bipartisan Responsible Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act

(May 10, 2007) Fortenberry Meets with Iraq Deputy Prime Minister

(May 9, 2007) Fortenberry Pushes Renewable Energy Policy to Benefit Rural America

(May 5, 2007) Fortenberry Calls Two Month Vacation "Unconscionable"

(May 2, 2007) Fortenberry Votes to Sustain Veto; Calls for Common Ground

(May 1, 2007) Congress Must Get to Work

April 2007

(April 25, 2007) Fortenberry: Petraeus Briefing "Critical"

(April 24, 2007) Fortenberry Welcomes Petraeus to Capitol Hill

(April 18, 2007) Congressman Fortenberry Comments on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Ban on Partial-Birth Abortion

March 2007

(March 28, 2007) Fortenberry Applauds Passage of Wounded Warriors Legislation

(March 23, 2007) Fortenberry Comments on the War Supplemental

(March 22, 2007) Fortenberry Chosen to Serve on House Democracy Assistance Commission

(March 12, 2007) Fortenberry Calls for Expanding Access to Base Commissaries for Service-Disabled Veterans

(March 8, 2007) Fortenberry Helps Introduce Parents Tax Relief Legislation

(March 5, 2007) Fortenberry Reviews Walter Reed Hospital Conditions

(March 1, 2007) Fortenberry Cosponsors Campaign Reform Bill

February 2007

(February 28, 2007) Fortenberry Supports Strengthening Homeland Security Oversight

(February 27, 2007) Fortenberry Supports Strengthening Pell Grants for Higher Education

(February 16, 2007) Fortenberry Hails Passage of Small Business Tax Relief Legislation

(February 15, 2007) Fortenberry Addresses USDA Rural Development Renewable Energy Conference

(February 9, 2007) Fortenberry Urges Passage of Translators Legislation

(February 5, 2007) Fortenberry Reintroduces Legislation on Lewis and Clark Initiative

January 2007

(January 31, 2007) Fortenberry Comments on USDA Farm Bill Proposal

(January 30, 2007) Fortenberry to Lead New Entrepreneurship Subcommittee as Ranking Member

(January 23, 2007) Fortenberry Responds to the State of the Union Address

(January 11, 2007) Fortenberry Addresses Stem Cell Research

(January 9, 2007) Fortenberry Advocates a Comprehensive Minimum Wage Bill

(January 9, 2007) Fortenberry Statement on the President's Expected Iraq Plan

(January 8, 2007) Fortenberry Congratulates Lincoln Children's Zoo

(January 5, 2007) Fortenberry Pushes Increase in Immigration Provisions for Iraqi and Afghan Military Translators

(January 4, 2007) Fortenberry Sworn In with 110th Congress

December 2006

(December 27, 2006) Fortenberry Statement on the Passing of Former President Gerald Ford

(December 12, 2006) Fortenberry Announces Military Academy Nominees

(December 8, 2006) House Passes Fortenberry Health Savings Account Initiative

(December 6, 2006) Fortenberry Responds to Iraq Study Group Report

November 2006

(November 15, 2006) Fortenberry Votes to Extend Veterans' Benefits

October 2006

(October 25, 2006) Fortenberry Urges President Bush: More Iraqi Troops in Baghdad

(October 24, 2006) Czech Ambassador to Visit Lincoln and Prague

(October 17, 2006) Fortenberry Honored as "Friend of Farm Bureau"

September 2006

(September 27, 2006) Congressman Fortenberry Honored By National Federation of Independent Business

(September 25, 2006) House Approves $7.5 Million in Support for Nebraska Projects

(September 25, 2006) House Approves Fortenberry Legislation on Lewis and Clark Initiative

(September 22, 2006) Deadline for Military Academy Nominations Set

(September 22, 2006) Fortenberry Supports Border Security and Ballot Measures

(September 22, 2006) Fortenberry Applauds Congressional Support for 25 X 25 Renewable Energy Efforts

(September 13, 2006) Fortenberry Marks Anniversary of 9-11

(September 13, 2006) Fortenberry Renews Support for New Farm Bill

(September 8, 2006) Fortenberry Addresses UN Human Rights Reform with Ambassador John Bolton

(September 7, 2006) Fortenberry Praises Renewable Energy Developments in Nebraska

August 2006

(August 10, 2006) Fortenberry Holds Energy Conference with University of Nebraska

(August 4, 2006) Fortenberry Comments on Middle East Conflict

(August 3, 2006) Fortenberry to Hold Energy Conference with University of Nebraska

July 2006

(July 19, 2006) Fortenberry Votes to Sustain Veto on Embryonic Stem Cell Research

June 2006

(June 29, 2006) Fortenberry Touts Renewable Energy Potential

(June 28, 2006) House Subcommittee Hears Fortenberry's Lewis & Clark Initiative

(June 22, 2006) Fortenberry Supports the Estate Tax Compromise

(June 22, 2006) Fortenberry Backs Line-Item Veto

(June 20, 2006) House Approves Funding for Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center & UNL Laser Project

(June 16, 2006) Fortenberry Responds to Wright Amendment Truce

(June 14, 2006) Fortenberry Announces Funding Approval for Several Area Projects

(June 13, 2006) Fortenberry Announces Funding Approval for Southeast Nebraska

(June 9, 2006) Fortenberry Supports Passage of the Foreign Operations Appropriations Act

(June 7, 2006) Fortenberry Announces Funding Approval for Antelope Valley Transportation & Economic Development

(June 7, 2006) Fortenberry Announces Funding Approval for Nebraska Highway 35

May 2006

(May 19, 2006) Fortenberry Opposes Ethanol Tariff Reduction

(May 18, 2006) Fortenberry Co-Sponsors Legislation to Bring Friendlier Skies to Nebraska

(May 17, 2006) Fortenberry Announces Funding Approval for Antelope Valley

(May 17, 2006) Fortenberry Brings Nebraska into the Energy Debate

(May 16, 2006) Nebraskans Share Their Medical Insights with the U.S. Committee on International Relations

(May 11, 2006) Fortenberry Introduces Energy Bill

(May 4, 2006) Fortenberry Announces Subcommittee Funding Approval for South Sioux City Sewer Crossing

April 2006

(April 27, 2006) Fortenberry Supports Energy Reform

(April 27, 2006) Congress Passes Fortenberry Resolution Honoring Arbor Day

(April 24, 2006) Laredo Review Reaffirms Commitment to Border Security

(April 19, 2006) Fortenberry Calls for Border Enforcement

(April 12, 2006) Fortenberry Congratulates Rural Nebraska Business for Winning National Award

(April 12, 2006) Fortenberry Praises Eisenmenger for Winning National

(April 5, 2006) Fortenberry Supports Darfur Human Rights Act

March 2006

(March 29, 2006) Fortenberry Supports 07 Farm Bill Rewrite

(March 23, 2006) Fortenberry Supports the Commodity Supplemental Food Program

(March 9, 2006) Fortenberry Responds to Dubai Withdrawal

(March 4, 2006) Fortenberry Outlines Vision of Agricultural Opportunity

February 2006

(February 24, 2006) Fortenberry Visits Renewable Energy Sites

(February 21, 2006) Fortenberry Calls for Tighter National Security

(February 15, 2006) Fortenberry Responds to Tyson Plant Closings

(February 6, 2006) Fortenberry Helps Secure $7.5M for Antelope Valley

January 2006

(January 31, 2006) Fortenberry Responds to the State of the Union Address

(January 13, 2006) Fortenberry Facilitates Removal of Cobalt-60 Irradiator from UNL Campus

(January 9, 2006) Fortenberry Facilitates Farm Bill Discussion

December 2005

(December 19, 2005) Fortenberry Secures $1.5M for Cancer Research

(December 17, 2005) Fortenberry Supports Adult Stem Cell Research

(December 16, 2005) Fortenberry Supports Border Security

(December 15, 2005) Fortenberry Applauds Iraqi Elections

(December 14, 2005) Fortenberry Supports Labor, Health, and Education Funding

(December 14, 2005) Fortenberry Co-Sponsors the Public Trust and Accountability Act

(December 12, 2005) Fortenberry Praises Lifted Beef Ban

(December 8, 2005) Fortenberry Supports Tightening Natural Gas Price Oversight

(December 8, 2005) Fortenberry Helps Achieve Tax Relief

(December 1, 2005) Nebraska's Congressional Representatives Stand United to Repeal the Wright Amendment

November 2005

(November 17, 2005) Fortenberry Leads Effort to Defend Parental Rights

October 2005

(October 27, 2005) Fortenberry Statement on House Agriculture Committee Budget Reconciliation

(October 26, 2005) Fortenberry Introduces Bill Seeking Stronger Enforcement of Agriculture Payment Limitations

August 2005

(August 2, 2005) Reps. Fortenberry and Osborne Fly In To Recognize L & L Farms Leadership in Conservation

(August 2, 2005) Reps. Fortenberry and Osborne Host Agriculture Forum at Northeast Community College Ag Complex

(August 2, 2005) Reps. Fortenberry and Osborne Fly In To Recognize Cardinal Farms Niche Market

July 2005

(July 21, 2005) Statement of Rep. Fortenberry at Agriculture Committee Hearing on Renewable Fuels Standard

(July 15, 2005) Fortenberry Statement on Reopening of Canada Border to Cattle Trade

(July 7, 2005) Fortenberry Condemns London Blasts; Expresses Sympathy for Victims of Attack

(July 7, 2005) Fortenberry Addresses Economic Growth with Treasury Secretary Snow and Senator Nelson

June 2005

(June 27, 2005) Fortenberry Meets with Canadian Officials ***WITH RADIO ACTUALITY***

(June 27, 2005) Visit with the Canadians

(June 23, 2005) Fortenberry and Terry Introduce Parents' Tax Relief Act

(June 22, 2005) Fortenberry Cosponsors Constitutional Amendment Protecting Flag

(June 17, 2005) House Passes Fortenberry Amendment, Calls On UN to Act Swiftly Against Genocide

April 2005

(April 21, 2005) Fortenberry Joins Nebraska Colleagues to Discuss Energy Bill with Press

(April 20, 2005) Fortenberry to Attend White House Ceremony Recognizing Lincoln Student

(April 13, 2005) Fortenberry Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Fuels Security Act of 2005