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World War I vet from Chalco honored in Papillion

May 28, 2019 In The News
A World War I veteran, who was wounded in the war, was honored Monday in a ceremony in Papillion. Congressman Don Bacon gave a presentation to the great-nephew of Louie Hibbeller, who passed in 1979.
https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/world-war-i-vet-from-chalco-honored-in-papillion
Issues:
Veterans

Federal Grant Will Help Transform North Omaha Neighborhood

May 14, 2019 In The News
https://www.ketv.com/article/grant-awarded-for-neighborhood-transformation/27457...

ICYMI: When one part of the community struggles, we all struggle. We all pull together. 

Congressman Bacon joined Tim Farley on the Morning Briefing to discuss his effort to reduce taxes on benefits to Gold Star families

May 9, 2019 In The News

Issues:
Veterans

Bacon seeks to expand concealed carry for off-duty, retired law enforcement

February 14, 2019 In The News
Omaha World-Herald
Bacon seeks to expand concealed carry for off-duty, retired law enforcement

WASHINGTON — Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., is taking another shot at expanding concealed-carry capabilities for off-duty and retired law enforcement officers.

Representative Don Bacon on the Government Shutdown

January 9, 2019 In The News
Representative Don Bacon on the Government Shutdown

Representative Don Bacon (R-NE) talked about the government shutdown and border security. Click here for the video. 

Rep. Bacon compares Trump's Syria withdrawal to Obama's Iraq pull out

December 20, 2018 In The News
Bacon compares Trump's Syria withdrawal to Obama's Iraq pull out

WASHINGTON —

President Donald Trump is declaring victory against the Islamic State group in a new White House video explaining his sudden decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria.

Trump says in the video, "We have won against ISIS." And he says, "Now it's time for our troops to come back home."

Issues:
National Defense

Rep. Bacon: Just-Passed Farm Bill Is "Better Than The Previous Farm Bill"

December 18, 2018 In The News
Rep. Bacon: Just-Passed Farm Bill Is "Better Than The Previous Farm Bill"

The House has easily passed the farm bill, a massive legislative package that reauthorizes agriculture programs and food aid.

Issues:
Agriculture

Rep. Bacon Issues Statement in Regards to the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi

November 26, 2018 In The News

Omaha, NE - Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi:

Rep. Bacon Issues Statement in Regards to Shooting in Pittsburgh

October 27, 2018 In The News

OMAHA, NE – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement in regards to today’s shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh:

Nebraska's leaders in Congress press Air Force for answers on Offutt's aging recon planes

July 16, 2018 In The News
Nebraska’s congressional delegation is seeking answers about safety and maintenance at Offutt’s 55th Wing following a World-Herald investigative report. The investigation showed that the 29 C-135 jets based at Offutt Air Force Base near Bellevue have been plagued by mechanical problems in recent years. The reconnaissance planes carry out critical missions from operating bases in England, Greece, Japan and Qatar. Rep. Don Bacon, a retired brigadier general who commanded the 55th Wing in 2011-12, said The World-Herald series accurately portrayed the dire state of maintenance in the Air Force today.
Nebraska's leaders in Congress press Air Force for answers on Offutt's aging recon planes