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Congressman Don Bacon returns from border, says Congress must act

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https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/congressman-don-bacon-returns-from-border-says-congress-must-act OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Congressman Bacon mentioned maybe a dozen times that there absolutely is a crisis at the border, saying we're on the path for 1.5 million people to cross the border illegally, or seek asylum. To help with this, Rep. Bacon says the country needs resources down south.

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon calls for compromise in border battle

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https://www.ketv.com/article/us-rep-don-bacon-calls-for-compromise-in-border-battle/28941744 OMAHA, Neb. - Rep. Don Bacon said he supports the Department of Defense's move to shift $3 billion in military construction funds to pay for wall projects on Mexico's border, saying what's happening there is a security crisis.

World War I vet from Chalco honored in Papillion

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https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/world-war-i-vet-from-chalco-honored-in-papillion A World War I veteran, who was wounded in the war, was honored Monday in a ceremony in Papillion. Congressman Don Bacon gave a presentation to the great-nephew of Louie Hibbeller, who passed in 1979.

Bacon seeks to expand concealed carry for off-duty, retired law enforcement

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Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., is taking another shot at expanding concealed-carry capabilities for off-duty and retired law enforcement officers. “Our communities have entrusted these professionals to keep us safe, and their expertise does not vanish when their uniforms are taken off,” Bacon said Wednesday at a press conference touting his legislation. At issue is a 2004…

Rep. Bacon compares Trump's Syria withdrawal to Obama's Iraq pull out

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President Donald Trump is declaring victory against the Islamic State group in a new White House video explaining his sudden decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria. Trump says in the video, "We have won against ISIS." And he says, "Now it's time for our troops to come back home." Officials announced Wednesday Trump would be pulling all 2,000 U.S. troops out of Syria, sparking alarm…

Rep. Bacon: Just-Passed Farm Bill Is "Better Than The Previous Farm Bill"

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The House has easily passed the farm bill, a massive legislative package that reauthorizes agriculture programs and food aid. The legislation has already passed the Senate and is now headed to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it. Rep. Don Bacon (R) told NET News he thinks Congress got it "largely right." Bacon said there is always compromise involved in…