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Rep Bacons Statement on London Terror Attacks

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OMAHA, NE — Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement in regards to the London terror attacks: "Not only do our prayers go out to the people of London, but as Theresa May said in her statement last night, 'Enough is Enough', in this global fight against radical Islamic terrorism.We will stand with Great Britain and build upon our strong military and…

Rep. Bacon Statement on Paris Climate Accord

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OMAHA, NE – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement following President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. “As a member of the bi-partisan House Climate Solutions Caucus, I take a keen interest in ways we can be responsible stewards of our environment to ensure we leave a better world for future…

Rep. Bacon Announces Congressional App Challenge

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that youth in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District will be able to participate in the third annual Congressional App Challenge; a programming competition for students in high school and younger.  Students, individually or in teams, are tasked with creating, coding and implementing a new and innovative computer…

Statement on Attack in Kabul, Afghanistan

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OMAHA, NE — Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement on the attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, which took the lives of at least 80 people: “I strongly denounce the attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul. These are the acts of a desperate organization who cannot succeed on the battlefield, so they strike innocent civilians in a desperate attempt to use…

Rep. Bacon Introduces Accountability for Congressional Pay Act

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) along with original co-sponsors Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08) today introduced the Accountability for Congressional Pay Act, which will directly link pay for Members of Congress to their ability to balance the budget. This legislation would cut Members of Congress’ pay equal to the percentage of deficit…

Rep. Bacon Statement on Passage of PRIVATE Act

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–  Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement today following the passage of H.R. 2052, the Protecting the Rights of Individuals Against Technological Exploitation, or PRIVATE Act:  “Today the House showed true support for our military members by passing HR 2052, the PRIVATE Act, which increases protections for our nation’s heroes who…

Nebraskan Joins Rep. Bacon at Capitol to Recognize Foster Care Month

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  Speaking on the House floor in recognition of National Foster Care Month, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) highlighted the challenges facing youth in state care and praised a young Nebraskan who joined him in Washington today for the remarkable works she is doing to improve the lives of foster youth after growing up in the system. Bacon’s guest in the US Capitol, Kimberly…

Rep. Bacon Celebrates National Foster Care Month

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  The month of May marks the observation of National Foster Care Month.  The issue of child welfare is an important one that often gets overlooked.  As a member of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) will be participating in activities to celebrate foster youth and those who make a meaningful difference in the lives of foster youth. Since…

Rep. Bacon to Co-Sponsor Legislation Aimed at Combatting Anti-Semitism at Home and Abroad

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced he will be co-sponsoring HR 672 the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017, which reflects his commitment to ensuring religious freedom and reducing religious persecution. “It is right for the United States to combat anti-Semitism here at home and abroad, including the need to ensure the security of European Jewish…

Rep. Bacon Announces 2017 Congressional Art Competition Winners

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– Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) announced the Second District’s winning artists of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition.   Bacon worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition.  The first-place artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.  Bacon will display the runners-up in his Washington,…