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NSDA Commends Nebraska Delegation for Supporting the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska State Dairy Association (NSDA) extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Nebraska delegation for their steadfast support of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at promoting the nutritional well-being of our nation’s youth. The NSDA applauds the tireless efforts of Representative GT Thompson and…

Nebraska team launches study of Congress and nuclear weapons policy

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Nebraska researchers are launching a two-year study of Congress’s involvement in nuclear weapons policy. The study is believed to be the first comprehensive look at the topic in more than 30 years. Carnegie Corporation of New York recently awarded a $428,000 grant to University of Nebraska–Lincoln political scientists Rupal Mehta, Geoff Lorenz and Ingrid Haas for a multi-method study of…

YOU’VE GOT MAIL

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Legislation introduced by Representative Don Bacon (R-NE) proposes new procedures for handling mail in order to disrupt the flow of drugs into BOP facilities. It requires the agency to adopt a program to electronically scan all incoming inmate mail, give inmates an electronic copy of their mail within 24 hours of its reception, and deliver the original mail within 30 days if it’s…

Reps. Don Bacon and Chrissy Houlahan on Ukraine and National Security

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Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) spoke about the infighting in the Republican party over funding for Ukraine saying some are so “anti-Biden” and programmed to oppose the administration. Rep. Bacon and Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA) both discussed the importance of aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia, arguing it is also in U.S. national security interest. The two lawmakers, both of whom…

Colorado lawmakers support bill to protect Air National Guard fighter squadrons

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Colorado lawmakers are part of a bipartisan effort to protect the nation’s Air National Guard fighter squadrons. This spring, six house members, including Democratic Rep. Jason Crow and Republican Rep. Doug Lamborn introduced the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act. The goal of the bill is simple: ensure a minimum number of Air National Guard squadrons. Without…

To stay employed, military spouses continue to battle their highly-mobile lifestyles

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The same challenges in federal retirement processing have been around for years. Reliance on a paper-based system, insufficient staffing and incomplete applications. Those remain the top three barriers to getting federal employees’ retirement applications processed on time. A new report from the Office of Personnel Management's Office of Inspector General said the agency must…

Bacon emphasizes importance of farm bill as lines get longer at Omaha food banks

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Many people may not have paid much attention to a vote by federal lawmakers just a few days ago, which extended the 2018 farm bill. But with the growing need for help with food in the Omaha metro, there are some who are keeping a close eye on and educating others about the importance of the multi-year legislation. The line around San Andres Lutheran Church in South…