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Nebraska's all-Republican delegation denounces House resolution limiting Trump's war powers

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https://www.omaha.com/news/state_and_regional/nebraska-s-all-republican-delegation-denounces-house-resolution-limiting-trump/article_c0d2c175-5632-5a34-baa4-c14d53587ab4.html WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday passed a resolution that supporters cast as a bid to prevent President Donald Trump from escalating the conflict with Iran without congressional approval. But those on the…

Veterans in Congress Come Together For Country

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https://warontherocks.com/2019/12/veterans-in-congress-come-together-for-country/ Have you heard of the ‘For Country’ caucus? In a political moment defined by acrimony above all else, this caucus brings together members of Congress who have served in the military — Democrats and Republicans. They meet regularly and work together on interests of common concern, including…

Nebraska's congressional delegation backs action on Iran, says killing was 'defensive move'

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https://www.omaha.com/news/state_and_regional/nebraska-s-congressional-delegation-backs-action-on-iran-says-killing/article_94278029-8d00-58da-baae-137333f53a88.html WASHINGTON — Some critics have characterized this week’s killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani as an unauthorized and reckless move by President Donald Trump that could push the nation into yet another Middle East…

Computer Science Alumnus Represents UNO, Nebraska at Nation's Capital

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https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2019/05/computer-science-alumnus-represents-uno-nebraska-at-nations-captial.php#.Xg4T9kLHIoU.mailto Ryan Ernst, who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, was invited to present his undergraduate research to state representatives in Washington, D.C. As a participant of Posters on the Hill, Ernst and Pawaskar had the opportunity not…

USMCA gives Americans the jobs they deserve this holiday

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https://www.theindependent.com/opinion/columnists/usmca-gives-americans-the-jobs-they-deserve-this-holiday/article_f2b7e0a2-22e1-11ea-b0ca-532ae9777e64.html?fbclid=IwAR3tf8VZqSh6x1MbLRI0PuZLf47DtWFvPQvtKPsO0EYkM5paZc2IVoEIfQw Members of our Republican Main Street Partnership, including Reps. Jeff Fortenberry and Don Bacon of Nebraska, have all championed this proposal since its inception…

With Rep. Don Bacon ready to 'throw down,' defense bill with Offutt repair funds advances

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https://www.omaha.com/news/legislature/with-rep-don-bacon-ready-to-throw-down-defense-bill/article_43916c49-6d45-5004-8ec2-cdd4ef8b3da5.html?fbclid=IwAR1XrQtGNw0zNgyanomebJRUlmlcOTZNtaOwn5SkCzKuJq7AJTdBbSyrtos WASHINGTON — A House panel voted Thursday to authorize additional funding for flood recovery efforts at Offutt Air Force Base. GOP Rep. Don Bacon pushed the House Armed…

Defense bill includes more than $400 million for Offutt, Camp Ashland flood repair

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https://www.omaha.com/news/state_and_regional/defense-bill-includes-more-than-million-for-offutt-camp-ashland/article_f60b39df-76c4-5fc7-81b5-c4a8de31ddf0.html WASHINGTON — A final, bipartisan version of Congress’ annual defense policy bill would authorize hundreds of millions of dollars to restore Nebraska military facilities damaged by this year’s historic flooding.…