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Eighth Town Hall Recap

May 1, 2018 In The News

Many topics were covered, the first of which was about adding more civility to our political dialogue. I believe we must set the bar higher, while still debating the issues without shouting each other down.

Rep. Bacon, Danish ambassador visit UNMC

April 18, 2018 In The News
U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska stopped in at UNMC this month while he was showing a friend around his home state. His guest -- His Excellency Lars Gert Lose, Danish ambassador to the United States -- met with Keith Swarts, special assistant for international programs with the Asia Pacific Rim Development Program, a UNMC faculty member and two students who had taken part in the International Student Research Forum at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, Denmark, in 2014.
Rep. Bacon, Danish ambassador visit UNMC

Russia Is Inside Our Power Grid: Just How Vulnerable Are We

April 4, 2018 In The News
Russia Is Inside Our Power Grid: Just How Vulnerable Are We

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) joined Erik Rosales from CBN News to discuss Russian government cyberattacks on the United States' power grid and ways the government is working on new protections.

Rep. Bacon on KFAB

January 19, 2018 In The News
Discussing Continuing Resolutions (CRs) and possible government shutdown

Issues:
Budget

Rep. Bacon on Issues and Answers

December 18, 2017 In The News
Issues and Answers

Rep. Bacon discusses the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, his military experience, and current military readiness levels on NRG Omaha's weekly, award-winning Public Affairs series, Issues and Answers. 

Congressman Bacon on CNN Discussing President's New Afghanistan Strategy

August 22, 2017 In The News
Congressman Bacon on CNN Discussing President's New Afghanistan Strategy

Congressman Don Bacon discusses the President's new strategy for Afghanistan with CNN's John Berman.

Issues:
National Defense

Omaha Track hosts Rep. Bacon for tour, policy discussion

August 5, 2017 In The News
Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, editor
Omaha Track hosts Rep. Bacon for tour, policy discussion

Omaha Track, Inc., hosted U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2) and local railroad officials on Aug. 2 for a facility tour and public policy discussion.

Issues:
Jobs & Economy, Transportation & Infrastructure

"Kerrie Orozco Act" would help immigrant spouses of fallen heroes; receives influential endorsement

August 4, 2017 In The News
By Brandon Scott | Posted: Wed 4:14 PM, Aug 02, 2017 | Updated: Wed 10:13 PM, Aug 02, 2017 WOWT-Omaha
"Kerrie Orozco Act" would help immigrant spouses of fallen heroes; receives influential endorsement
Issues:
Immigration

Husband of slain Omaha police officer Kerrie Orozco heartened by support of citizenship bill, attorney says

August 4, 2017 In The News
By Kevin Cole / World-Herald staff writer Aug 3, 2017 Updated 22 hrs ago kevin.cole@owh.com
Husband of slain Omaha police officer Kerrie Orozco heartened by support of citizenship bill, attorney says
Issues:
Immigration

NAACP joins supporters of Bacon bill named for Kerrie Orozco that would help families of first responders

August 3, 2017 In The News
By Joseph Morton / World-Herald Bureau Aug 2, 2017 Updated Aug 2, 2017 joe.morton@owh.com, twitter.com/MortonOWH
NAACP joins supporters of Bacon bill named for Kerrie Orozco that would help families of first responders

Press Coverage of NAACP Support for Kerrie Orozco Act

 

 

Issues:
Immigration