Congressman Don Bacon, Republican U.S. Representative representing Nebraska’s Second Congressional District, toured Western Nebraska recently.
On the tour, he stopped in Sidney to meet with local Republicans and businesses, including the Sidney Sun-Telegraph newspaper. In his visit at the Sun-Telegraph, Bacon stressed the importance of diversity in agriculture, for example the difference… Read more »
U.S. Representative Don Bacon held a meeting Wednesday with Panhandle crop producers, cattlemen and local officials hosted in part by the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission. The meeting with the Omaha representative stretched over several hours and was held in a conference room at the Weborg 21 Centre with a dozen or so attendees.
Bacon held a similar meeting in North Platte on Thursday… Read more »
Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District visited many ag producers, farmers, and businesses to discuss his work on the House Ag Committee and the upcoming Farm Bill.
https://nptelegraph.com/video/news/watch-now-us-sen-don-bacon-talks-about-his-fact-finding-trip/video_ce015c8b-dddc-56eb-816e-d3d52940116b.html Read more »
Omaha woman honored as Unsung Hero
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For years, Ella Willis has worked to beautify her neighborhood and her community. She tells 6 News she was motivated by her early years living in Mississippi.
“I was coming up with 14 kids. We didn’t have grass ‘cause we kept it all down. When I left home and got married, the beauty of having a nice yard and flowers and all that… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Following President Joe Biden's inauguration, Rep. Don Bacon issued a statement calling for his "fellow Nebraskans and Americans" to join him in being committed to the "spirit of bipartisanship and civility."
In his statement, Bacon wished the Biden administration well and said he respects the election, adding that he will be looking for "areas of consensus for the sake of… Read more »
GOP Problem-Solver On Legislation He Thinks Will Unite Lawmakers
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, about what legislation he thinks lawmakers will come together across the aisle for and pass quickly.
https://www.npr.org/2021/01/19/958472430/gop-problem-solver-on-legislation-he-thinks-will-unite-lawmakers Read more »
Omaha, Neb. (KETV) - Up against the clock, the House voting to approve a massive spending bill that will avert a government shutdown at midnight and provide $900 billion in much needed economic relief. The bill now goes to the Senate, and if it passes, is expected to be signed into law by President Trump.
Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) says the program will help businesses… Read more »
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Live entertainment; something those around the country and in Omaha have not been able to witness since March.
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Help could be on the way. The "Save Our Stages" program might be included in the nearly $1 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Congressman Don Bacon supports it being included with other small business aid.
“I think it’s vital, our live stages, our… Read more »
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Live entertainment; something those around the country and in Omaha have not been able to witness since March.
“We are one of the first industries to close, and we will be among the last to fully reopen,” said Joan Squires, President of Omaha Performing… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Tuesday, December 1, 2020, the Problem Solvers Caucus and a bipartisan group of Senators announced a four-month bipartisan, bicameral COVID-19 emergency relief framework that will help American students, families, small businesses, workers, and health care providers during this crisis. The Problem Solvers Caucus, 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans, helped develop the… Read more »
