November 11, 2008
Over the last few months, I have had the rare privilege of sharing the company of Nebraska’s “Greatest Generation” as they visited the World War II Memorial in Washington. The Heartland Honor Flight Network provides this opportunity for WW II veterans by organizing and funding chartered trips to the memorial built in their honor. But it seems it is those around them – the volunteers and officials who also participate in the visits – who feel most honored just to be in their presence.
October 3, 2008
I would like to thank the many of you who have contacted my office and shared your comments on America's unfolding financial difficulties. Today the House of Representatives passed the financial bailout plan by a vote of 263 to 171. I voted against it. The House of Representatives forced improvements in the bill; however, in my judgment it was not the correct approach.
August 20, 2008
Recently I gave a speech on the House Floor discussing America’s sustainable energy future. I noted the important role that small business entrepreneurs will play in creating that future.
July 18, 2008
“I thought you might be interested to know of upcoming volunteer opportunities for a very good cause. Below is a notice from the Nebraska-Western Iowa Veterans Affairs Health Care System, calling for volunteers to help participating veterans at the 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Omaha starting July 25. For more information, you may reach the Games organizers at the contact information below.”
June 27, 2008
The North Platte Bulletin ran an informative article on the aspects of oil and gasoline price spikes as they relate to commodities speculation. I thought you might be interested in reviewing this article. You will find it below. Additionally, as a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I participated in a hearing earlier this week on this important issue. If you are interested in viewing parts of the hearing, you may go to my website at http://fortenberry.house.gov/ and select the video clip titled “Energy Hearing.”
May 23, 2008
Given your interest in updates from my office, you may be interested in this week’s legislative activity which has been particularly intense. Topics of discussion ranged from diplomatic engagement to agricultural policy, from Medicare to energy policy.
May 6, 2008
Skyrocketing gas prices are causing severe hardship for families, communities, and small businesses in Nebraska and across the nation. There seems to be no end in sight. Just this week the price of oil shot up to $120 a barrel, partially due to political unrest in the oil-producing nation of Nigeria. Ironically, retail gas prices went down a penny. Analysts are split on their predictions for the future cost of a barrel of oil. Estimates range from $40 to $200 within two years. What is certain is that we are seeing fluctuations of a very uncertain market.
April 11, 2008
This week in Congress General David Petraeus, the commander of military operations in Iraq, and Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker gave an assessment of the situation there. On Wednesday they appeared before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on which I serve, for a congressionally mandated update.
March 18, 2008
If you or someone you know receives Social Security, you should be aware that a new option for receiving and managing benefits is coming soon.
February 29, 2008
Changes affecting your television are coming soon.
January 31, 2008
I thought you might be interested to know that my Congressional website has been updated for 2008. The website can be found at http://fortenberry.house.gov/.