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.
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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 »
El congresista Don Bacon reconoció la ardua labor del subjefe del departamento de policía de Omaha, Greg González, y de su esposa, la capitana Kathy Belcastro-González, como parte de los festejos del Mes de la Herencia… Read more »
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue made stops across Nebraska Friday, including a visit to Food Bank for the Heartland.
He was joined by Governor Pete Ricketts and Congressman Don Bacon for a tour to assess how critical the food bank is, especially during this global pandemic.
With so many people out of work due to COVID-19, the need to help stock shelves… Read more »
The House of Representatives on Saturday passed a $25 billion funding infusion to the U.S. Postal Service in a bill that also would reverse new cost-cutting measures and ban any efforts to slow down the mail until at least next year.
The vote was 257-150 with 26 Republicans joining the Democrats.
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OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Second Lady Karen Pence visits Omaha just days out from the Republican National Convention where President Trump and Vice President Pence will kick off another run at office.
Mrs. Pence, along with Congressman Don Bacon made brief stops at Boys town and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
The pair spent time hearing about efforts to combat… Read more »
Rep. Bacon hosts roundtable with area entrepreneurs
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - Owners of local startups got a forum with Rep. Don Bacon as he held a roundtable discussion with four Omaha-area entrepreneurs. They discussed legislation that could help startups and small businesses as well as how the pandemic has changed their… Read more »
