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When I took the oath of office I swore to uphold the Constitution, and protect and defend the rights of all Americans. Our Founding Fathers individually listed three of our most precious rights in the Declaration of Independence that we must protect ...
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The federal debt today is over $16.5 trillion dollars, which is larger than the entire U.S. economy. Believe it or not, the debt is set to skyrocket in the years to come if Congress fails to act. If we do not stop this uncontrollable spending, and co...
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We have come a long way from the days of telegraphs, rotary phones, and even flip phones. The technologies we use on a daily basis not only make our lives easier and more entertaining; they contribute enormously to the economy. We cannot take this te...
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If we want to continue creating jobs and growing our economy, Congress must continue to pass policies that limit the tax burden on individuals and small businesses and reform the regulatory environment in which small business owners operate. Job-kill...
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The federal government's involvement in education has been ineffective in preparing our students for the 21st century. Education is the key to America's future and it must be one our nation's top priorities so our children are prepared to compete and...
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When I came to Congress, my number one goal was to make America energy independent by decreasing our reliance on OPEC oil. Since I have served, I have come to learn that energy is also one of the most important drivers of our economy and our national...
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The cost of health care poses the greatest single threat to the fiscal health of the United States, threatening our economic stability in the future. Today, the U.S. spends more on health care per person than any other country in the world, yet it ra...
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Congress must act on this important issue. We have lost control of both our northern and southern borders. Our maritime border is porous and anyone with the most innocent or worst of intentions can walk or drive into and assimilate into our communiti...
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Retirement security is something on the mind of every Nebraskan and every American. More than 55 million retirees, individuals with disabilities, and survivors are dependent on Social Security, and many more Americans are looking to the government to...
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Our military veterans have served selflessly and sacrificed so much for our freedom and protection. Our veterans have conquered totalitarianism, stared down communism and taken the fight to extremists. All because our country needed them, they readil...
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