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Bacon Votes Yes on Fourth Round of COVID-19 Legislation

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Bacon Votes Yes on Fourth Round of COVID-19 Legislation Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and his House colleagues today passed a fourth round of pandemic response legislation, that builds on the CARES Act. This legislation delivers major wins for Nebraska and accomplishes three of his top priorities. Not only does this legislation infuse $310 billion into the…

Don Bacon and NE Chinese Association deliver 10,000 masks

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OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Congressman Don Bacon, alongside the Nebraska Chinese Association, donated more masks to healthcare workers and first responders at the Charles Drew and OneWorld Community Health Centers on Tuesday. In addition to delivering masks, the congressman awarded funding via the Cares Act through the Health Resources and Services Administration grant service…

Nebraska Chinese Association, Congressman Don Bacon donate masks to local health centers

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With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest recommendation, masks are becoming an important way to stop the spread of the coronavirus. With so many people trying to get their hands on them, every mask counts for health care workers and first responders. The Nebraska Chinese Association teamed up with Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon to donate 10,000 masks to health centers…

La Asociación China de Nebraska se asoció con el congresista de Nebraska Don Bacon para donar 10,000 máscaras a centros de salud y personal de primeros auxilios.

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El pasado Lunes 7 de Abril, la Asociación China de Nebraska se asoció con el congresista de Nebraska Don Bacon para donar y repartir 10,000 máscaras cubrebocas a centros de salud y departamentos del sheriff en Nebraska. El congresista Bacon ha estado trabajando para conectar empresas, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, trabajadores de salud y personal de primeros auxilios para…

Bacon Announces Federal Grant Funding for Community Health Centers

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Omaha, Neb. – Congressman Don Bacon has received notification that two local community health centers will receive federal funding to assist with their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants are authorized as part of the “Health Center Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding” and administered through the Health Resources and Services Administration…

Rep. Bacon Tele-Town Hall on Economic Relief

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I hosted telephone town hall about economic relief for families, workers, and small businesses affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. I was joined by Mike Marsh, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); Ron Eidshaug, VP of Congressional & Public Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; John H. Albin, Nebraska Commissioner of Labor; Jim Sousley, Member of the American…

Nebraska’s Congressional Delegation urges USDA assistance for cattle producers

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Nebraska’s Congressional Delegation was part of 143 members of Congress calling for assistance to cattle producers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Senators Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse along with Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, Don Bacon and Adrian Smith signed a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture  Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting that he provide immediate assistance to cattle…

BACON HONORS CATHERINE LANG FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

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Omaha, Neb. – In the spirit of celebrating Women’s History Month, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) presented Catherine Lang, a leader in both public and nonprofit spheres working to improve economic and educational opportunities for Nebraskans, a copy of his congressional floor speech honoring her on the floor of the House of Representatives chamber in Washington, D.C. Catherine earned both…

Bacon Thankful for Passage of Coronavirus Relief Bill by Voice Vote

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Omaha, Neb. – While recognizing that the CARES Act was imperfect, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) expressed his thanks and optimism as the act was passed by a voice vote to send relief to the American people, businesses and the health community. The package included essential funding for needed medical equipment and supplies, funding for loans to assist businesses with payroll, rent and…