Members of the House Ag Committee say protecting nutrition assistance programs in the next farm bill could help strengthen America’s food system.
During a subcommittee hearing Wednesday, Don Bacon of Nebraska said he would like to change parts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “We have a real opportunity to promote the consumption of healthy foods. What we’re doing… Read more »
As the 117th Congress moves into summer, typically the time for legislative doldrums, it's helpful to look back at recently enacted cybersecurity-related legislation and peer ahead to see what bills could become law before the end of the year. Since the beginning of the current Congress on January 3, 2021, at least 498 pieces of legislation have been introduced that deal in… Read more »
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on May 25 advanced a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) that would provide federal workers’ compensation to firefighters who contract certain illnesses as a result of their service.
The full chamber will now consider the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act, S. 1116, which Sen. Collins… Read more »
OMAHA — Nearly 80 years after Charles Jackson French saved 15 fellow sailors’ lives, the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to put his name on a local post office.
President Joe Biden has 10 days to sign the bill.
Japanese forces had just attacked the USS Gregory on Sept. 5, 1942. The ship was sinking, and 15 injured sailors were stranded. Petty Officer 1st Class French tied on a rope, jumped… Read more »
Memorial Day is one of the most sacred days of the year for our nation — and for me personally. As I reflect upon those our country has lost and those brave warriors whom I personally knew, I am reminded of the importance of not only honoring and remembering their service and sacrifice, but honoring them through action, by caring for the families they leave behind. This is not… Read more »
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - All across the country Monday, people pause to remember those who gave their lives to preserve the freedoms we all enjoy in this country.
Memorial Day ceremonies to honor the fallen have become a tradition. Paying tribute to those brave men and women at Memorial Park is a tradition here in Omaha.
“This freedom did not just magically occur, it was paid for by the… Read more »
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Hundreds came to Memorial Park to solemnly remember the over one million American soldiers who gave everything to preserve the freedoms we have today.
"This freedom did not just magically occur. It was paid for,” said Rep. Don Bacon.
That includes Marine Corporal Daegan Page, an Omaha native, who was killed last August by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.
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On September 5th, 1942, Charles Jackson French of Omaha saved 15 injured Navy sailors after their ship, the USS Gregory, had been attacked by the Japanese Navy. Towing 15 of his fellow sailors in a life raft, French swam for more than 6 hours through shark-infested waters to get the men to safety.
Many contend that, because he was a Black sailor during World War Two, he never got the… Read more »
RIGA - Ukraine is fighting also our war, if it loses, we will be next and we will have to pay for it, said Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks (For Development/For), opening the Industry Day at National Armed Forces on Wednesday.
The minister said that the allies have not it fully understood it yet.
Pabriks thanked the countries who are supporting Ukraine - the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) and Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the Emergency Infant Formula Act - legislation that focuses on increasing the supply of infant formula amid the national shortage crisis. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is currently working to introduce companion legislation in the… Read more »
