Weekly Audio Podcast (2-15-2012)

Senator Nelson talks about the first Senate Agriculture Committee hearing of 2012 held this morning and beginning on the 2012 Farm Bill process and the impact to Nebraskans and Nebraska companies. Senator Nelson talks about the discussion to allow E-15 Ethanol in gasoline sold int he United States. Senator Nelson takes questions on the Farm Bill, E-15 and what is next for Nebraska Rural Post Offices and the communities that face closure of their Post Offices.

Weekly Audio Podcast (2-8-2012)

Senator Nelson talks about a recent passed major FAA reauthorization bill that will help a number rural communities in Nebraska retain their commercial airline service and maintain safe air travel. With the FAA bill on the way to being signed into law, the Senate is moving to another job-creating effort, a major highway bill. The bill will put many people to work across our country repairing and building roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure. Senator Nelson takes questions on the Keystone XL Pipeline, where it stands in the Senate and the health care law that requires churches to help provide contraceptives and the letter Senator Nelson wrote regarding this issue.

Weekly Audio Podcast (2-1-2012)

Senator Nelson talks about a new report yesterday from the Congressional Budget Office. The CBO estimated that, for the third year running, the federal deficit will be greater than 1 trillion dollars in 2012. Senator Nelson addresses ways to bring down the debt and create jobs and what Congress has done to effect progress.