- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: On Tuesday I was on CNBC discussing the fiscal cliff and the current state of negotiations. See the interview here: http://1.usa.gov/Uc6vuE
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- On today's date, in 1917, Father Edward J. Flanagan founded the first home for boys in Omaha which later went on to become Boys Town. http://bit.ly/RvwT3M
- The American people sent us here to work together and get the job done. That means negotiating a balanced agreement, putting people back to work and growing our economy. http://1.usa.gov/VRhDT1
- My worst fears have materialized: China has firmly established its presence in North American oil interests with the purchase of Nexen. http://1.usa.gov/UPOsxt
- The Omaha VA Cemetery has taken another step towards completion. The EPA assessment found no significant environmental impact. The next step is land acquisition. See the assessment here: http://1.usa.gov/Usqt4Y
- On KLIN Drive Time Lincoln this week expressing my frustration with the lack of progress being made to avoid the fiscal cliff. My opinion: we just need to sit down and get it done. What are your thoughts? http://bit.ly/SLZq6b
- Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Please join me in honoring our brave servicemen and women of the Greatest Generation and all those who have served to protect our freedoms.
- Republicans can't negotiate at an empty table; the President must respond to our offer of a balanced approach that cuts spending and averts massive tax hikes or offer a plan that can pass both the House and Senate. http://politi.co/VuLAYT
- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Talking fiscal cliff with host Ashleigh Banfield on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360. http://bit.ly/VtHVuk
- Today I had the pleasure of meeting Army soldier of the year Sergeant Saral Shrestha from Omaha.
- Keystone XL public hearing last night in Albion was widely attended by hundreds of Nebraskans. Thank you to everyone who turned out to have their voices heard. http://bit.ly/Vkbs40
- This Robert Ariail cartoon sums up the current state of the fiscal cliff negotiations and is exactly what I have been saying during my recent Hardball and CNN appearances.
- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: On November 29th I spoke about the Fiscal Cliff on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews. http://bit.ly/SE3S7d
- Fiscal Cliff Breaking News: House Republicans counter with $2.2 trillion debt offer. Read on here: http://bit.ly/SBYEsB
- Low-power FM will have the chance to thrive in Omaha. FCC voted unanimously to implement my law, the Local Community Radio Act. This will bring a tapestry of voices that is going to really enhance our community. http://bit.ly/TBFBzh
- I will be discussing the Fiscal Cliff on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews at 4:30pm CST today. Tune in.
- On my way to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on the Role of Receivers in a Spectrum Scarce World. Tune in here: http://1.usa.gov/UPgOE1
- Today I was selected as the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Chairman of the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee for the 113th Congress. I will take my subcommittee chairmanship seriously and work hard to improve lives, promote safety and support job-creating trade agreements.
- I was honored to participate in the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes program and sign Holiday greeting cards for our brave men and women in uniform.
- Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond helping others? Nominate them for Citizen Service Before Self Honors. The deadline is December 28th 2012. More info here: http://www.csbsh.org/
- November is American Diabetes month. Did you know that 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%? http://bit.ly/UjYGYz
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