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USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box Program helps stock shelves at food banks

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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…

House passes $25B in 'emergency' Postal Service funding, White House threatens veto

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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. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-passes-postal-service-funding-bill

BACON STATEMENT ON YES VOTE FOR USPS

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BACON STATEMENT ON YES VOTE FOR USPS Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement in regards to voting yes for the proposal to fund the United States Postal Service: “As the Commander at Ramstein, I was in charge of postal operations in all Europe supporting the military and much of the State Department. I know firsthand the importance of having a…

Second Lady, Karen Pence, tours Boys Town and UNMC

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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…

Bacon On Israel - UAE Agreement

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Omaha, Neb. –Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), retired Brigadier General and member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to normalize diplomatic relations: “I congratulate President Trump and the leaders of Israel and the United…

Rep. Bacon hosts roundtable with area entrepreneurs

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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…

Interview with Congressman, Don Bacon – From Jerusalem With Love [audio]

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Orly interviews Congressman Bacon’s military decorations include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, two Legion of Merits, five Meritorious Service Medals, and the Aerial Achievement Medal. Additionally, he was selected as Europe’s top Air Force Wing Commander for his time at Ramstein Airbase, as well as recognized as a distinguished graduate of the Air Command…

Reps. Bacon, Yarmuth, Davis, Young Lead Bipartisan Effort to Help Children, Youth, and Families Experiencing Homelessness During Coronavirus Pandemic

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), John Yarmuth (D-KY), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Don Young (R-AK) introduced comprehensive bipartisan legislation to provide $2 billion in flexible funding for community-based organizations to assist children, youth, and families experiencing homeless during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 7950, the Emergency Family…

Rep. Bacon Third Tele-Town Hall Link

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On August 3, 2020, Congressman Don Bacon hosted his third tele-town hall and fourth town hall of 2020 to discuss COVID-19, police reform, the National Defense Authorization Act, foster care, and much more.  Listen to the tele-town hall here. 

MEDIA ALERT: Rep. Bacon to Host Tele-Town Hall

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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) will host his third tele-town hall of 2020 for the residents of the Second Congressional District of Nebraska to discuss issues important to them. Callers will be able to submit questions to the Congressman and listen to his responses live.  “We discussed hosting an in-person town hall and felt it would be best to utilize our…