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Rep. Bacon: Enough talking about defense innovation. It’s time to make choices and move out.

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Rep. Bacon: Enough talking about defense innovation. It’s time to make choices and move out. In an exclusive op-ed, Rep. Don Bacon says Congress, industry and the executive branch need to stop hiding behind the word "innovation" and start actually producing systems. https://breakingdefense.com/2025/02/rep-bacon-enough-talking-about-defense-innovation-its-time-to-make-choices-and-move-out/ 

Former Nebraska Congressman Brad Ashford honored at VA clinic he helped build

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Former Nebraska Congressman Brad Ashford honored at VA clinic he helped build OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Former and the late congressman Brad Ashford was honored Thursday. Ashford was recognized for his work with veterans including the passing of the CHIP IN for Vets Act which he helped pass in 2016. It was responsible for the construction of the much needed VA Ambulatory Care…

Rep. Bacon, Flood support Trump's executive orders announced Inauguration Day

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Rep. Bacon, Flood support Trump's executive orders announced Inauguration Day OMAHA, Neb. — President Donald Trump returned to the White House and is now looking to sign dozens of executive orders affecting the southern border and Americans' bank accounts. Trump's second inaugural address promised success. Donald Trump told the world he wants to be a peacemaker and unifier. Nebraska…

Rep. Don Bacon on cyber deterrence: ‘Speak softly and carry a big-ass stick’

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Rep. Don Bacon on cyber deterrence: ‘Speak softly and carry a big-ass stick’ Rep. Don Bacon began his tenure leading the House Armed Services cyber and innovation subcommittee at an unusual time. The five-term Nebraska Republican got the gavel last year, just as policymakers were readying to take up their annual defense policy bill. Despite the late start, and a thin…

Who to Know in the New Congress for Air and Space Forces

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Who to Know in the New Congress for Air and Space Forces Jan. 10, 2025 | By Greg Hadley New leaders will take over the House and Senate Armed Services committees, with a new chair of the Senate panel, three new House subcommittee chairs, and a handful of new members.  The changes have wide-ranging implications for the Air Force and Space Force, as committee and subcommittee…

'A lot of bold ideas': Nebraska congressmen react to Trump's ideas

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'A lot of bold ideas': Nebraska congressmen react to Trump's ideas In 13 days, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for the second time. On Tuesday, Nebraska's elected leaders reacted to some of his intentions like expanding U.S. Control. https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-congressmen-react-to-trumps-ideas/63366265

House Armed Services Committee GOP roster announced

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House Armed Services Committee GOP roster announced House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released a list of Republican members and subcommittee chairman today. https://insidedefense.com/insider/house-armed-services-committee-gop-roster-announced