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(JULY 12, 2017) -- Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE 2nd District), who is a retired Air Force Brigadier General, was honored last night at a Capitol Hill reception for generals in Congress hosted by the nonpartisan organization Mission: Readiness.  Congressman Bacon was presented with a plaque in appreciation of his service to the country and Nebraska. Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI 1st… Read more »

North Korea will be the subject of an emergency meeting at the UN Security Council after a successful launch of an ICBM on Tuesday. North Korea claims it could reach anywhere in the world.   Congressman Don Bacon revealed more information about North Korea’s capabilities.  He says they have at least ten nuclear weapons and that is at the unclassified level and they… Read more »

Congressman Donald Bacon Representative of Nebraska’s 2nd District will be in western Nebraska June 24-25. Bacon is on the House Committee on Agriculture and is looking to broaden his knowledge of agriculture in the state. “I was raised on a corn, soybean farm and cattle operation,” he said. “So, this is a chance for me to expand my knowledge on sugar beets, dry… Read more »

At a time when Washington, D.C. is so divided, there's one name uniting politicians on Capitol Hill: Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La. This week, they rolled up their sleeves for a blood drive in honor of Scalise, still hospitalized from last week's shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice. "Giving a pint of blood is not exactly heavy lifting but it's a way to express our… Read more »

Nebraska 2nd District Congressman Don Bacon released this statement following today’s shooting in Alexandria, Virginia that injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, two Capitol Police officers and an aide. “My thoughts and prayers are with Congressman Scalise and the others injured today and I pray for their quick recovery. I also want to thank the Capital Police for their… Read more »

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement in regards to the shooting this morning involving Congressman Steve Scalise and others: “My thoughts and prayers are with Congressman Scalise and the others injured today and I pray for their quick recovery. I also want to thank the Capital Police for their heroic actions. Congressman Scalise is a great leader in Congress and a… Read more »

The American Health Care Act passed in the U.S. House earlier this month is being met with a lot of criticism.   Congressman Don Bacon is working to clear up the confusion. Congressman Bacon says, “The area that has been attacked the most is pre-existing conditions and it is a false attack. It is clearly written in the bill that if you have pre-existing conditions you… Read more »

The Omaha Press Club held a special Noon Forum earlier this week focused on Congressman Don Bacon and his first 100 days in office. Bacon is a freshman congressman who represents Omaha’s second congressional district and is a member of the republican majority.  At the Noon Forum he spoke about his priorities and what he thinks the majority can accomplish.   He… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Congressman Don Bacon this week honored law enforcement members of the Second Congressional District as part of National Police Week, which is May 14 through May 20, by recognizing law enforcement during a speech on the House floor and encouraging attendees at his last town hall to wear blue. “Our men and women in blue are driven to serve the public and… Read more »