News Focus: 2003 Press Releases

December
12/22/03 -  NELSON URGES PRESIDENT TO STRENGTHEN CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
12/18/03 -  NELSON: NEBRASKA TO RECEIVE NEARLY $2 MILLION IN EMERGENCY AND TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS FUNDING
12/17/03 -  ALDA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
12/16/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE DOUG BEREUTER
12/15/03 -  NELSON HOLIDAY STATEMENT
12/14/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON CAPTURE OF SADDAM HUSSEIN
12/10/03 -  FILLEY, STUART RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
12/09/03 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS MEASURE TO PROTECT ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE
12/09/03 -  NEBRASKA AWARDED OVER $500,000 FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM
12/08/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON PRESIDENTIAL SIGNING OF MEDICARE BILL
12/03/03 -  PRAGUE, WAVERLY, BELLEVUE, FRANKLIN RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
November
11/25/03 -  ROSALIE, CULBERTSON, OCONTO, OHIOWA AND ALLIANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
11/24/03 -  NEBRASKA AIRPORTS TO BENEFIT FROM SENATE PASSED FAA REAUTHORIZATION
11/24/03 -  SENATE PASSES MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL
11/24/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS PRESCRIPTION DRUGS BILL
11/23/03 -  NELSON COMMENTS ON PRESIDENT’S UN ADDRESS
11/21/03 -  NELSON: ENERGY BILL A VICTORY FOR NEBRASKA AND THE NATION
11/20/03 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO ASSIST RURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
11/20/03 -  NELSON RURAL HOSPITALS PROPOSAL INCLUDED IN MEDICARE CONFERENCE REPORT
11/20/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS PRESCRIPTION DRUGS BILL
11/19/03 -  HOLBROOK-EDISON-ARAPAHOE RURAL FURE DISTRICT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
11/19/03 -  NELSON TAKES NEBRASKA FATHER’S CONCERN STRAIGHT TO ARMY BRASS
11/17/03 -  NELSON: LINCOLN HOUSING AUTHORITY’S MOVING TO WORK DEMONSTRATION PROJECT EXTENDED IN VA-HUD APPROPRIATIONS BILL
11/14/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON ENERGY CONFERENCE REPORT
11/13/03 -  NELSON: GEORGE COORDSEN WAS A GREAT SENATOR AND A BETTER FRIEND
11/12/03 -  NELSON: DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXTEND NORFOLK ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE
11/12/03 -  BRIDGEPORT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
11/10/03 -  SENATORS CALL FOR PROTECTION OF EMPLOYER-PAID RETIREE DRUG BENEFITS
11/10/03 -  CONFERENCE REPORT INCLUDES NELSON-OSBORNE LEGISLATION TO ASSIST FOUR NEBRASKA IRRIGATION DISTRICTS
11/07/03 -  NELSON’S LEGISLATION TO INCREASE DEPLOYMENT PAY FOR MILITARY INCLUDED IN DoD AUTHORIZATION
11/07/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS “OPEN FIELDS” LEGISLATION
11/06/03 -  NELSON SEEKS SENATE SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS
11/06/03 -  NELSON: TAX RELIEF FOR MILITARY FAMILIES NEARS COMPLETION
11/05/03 -  McCOOK, MARQUETTE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
11/05/03 -  NELSON CONTINUES TO PRESS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DROUGHT ASSISTANCE
11/04/03 -  PLANNING FUNDS FOR APACHE AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY IN GRAND ISLAND SURVIVE CONFERENCE MEETINGS
11/03/03 -  NELSON LEADS SENATE EFFORT TO MODIFY FEDERAL REGS THAT HURT REHAB HOSPITALS
October
10/30/03 -  NELSON BRINGS CASE FOR RETIREES TO KEY MEDICARE NEGOTIATORS
10/30/03 -  NELSON: CONFERENCE COMMITTEE INCLUDES $500,000 FOR BOYER CHUTE
10/30/03 -  NEBRASKA DELEGATION SUPPORTS NE EDUCATION COMMISSIONER FOR USAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
10/29/03 -  DORCHESTER, HAIGLER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
10/29/03 -  NELSON, HAGEL PUSH IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE NEW FARMERS
10/29/03 -  STATEMENT FROM BEN AND DIANE NELSON
10/28/03 -  SENATE CONFIRMS LEAVITT AS EPA ADMINISTRATOR
10/24/03 -  EAS Funding for Norfolk Airport Preserved for One Year
10/24/03 -  PLAN TO LIMIT AIR SERVICE FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES GROUNDED IN U.S. SENATE
10/23/03 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS AMENDMENT TO PRESERVE ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE
10/23/03 -  NELSON: PREVENT “WAR BETWEEN SENIORS” WITH A FAIR MEDICARE REFORM BILL
10/23/03 -  NELSON COSPONSORS RESOLUTION MARKING INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM DAY
10/22/03 -  DeWITT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
10/20/03 -  NELSON COMMENDS ADMINISTRATION FOR EMBRACING ‘SIMULTANEOUS MODEL’ OF ENGAGEMENT FOR NORTH KOREA
10/17/03 -  NELSON-BAYH IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION AMENDMENT WINS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT, PASSES SENATE
10/17/03 -  SENATE PASSES $87B IRAQ SPENDING BILL
10/16/03 -  NELSON: FUND THE FIGHT AGAINST WEST NILE VIRUS
10/15/03 -  NELSON PUSHES FOR GLENDO RESERVOIR CONTRACT EXTENSION
10/14/03 -  SENATE PASSES BILL TO PROTECT PATIENT PRIVACY
10/14/03 -  NELSON APPLAUDS START OF HARD WHITE WHEAT PAYMENTS
10/10/03 -  NELSON INVITES HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICIAL TO UNMC
10/08/03 -  CLAY CENTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
10/08/03 -  NELSON HEARS FROM MILITARY FAMILIES ON STRUGGLE WITH LONG TERM DEPLOYMENTS, EDUCATION OF MILITARY CHILDREN
10/06/03 -  NELSON: GRANT WILL AID OMAHA SCHOOLS IN TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY AND VALUES
10/03/03 -  NEED HELP? DIAL 2-1-1
10/03/03 -  Nelson, Bayh Introduce Legislation to Reduce Iraq Debt, Increase Fiscal Responsibility
10/01/03 -  RURAL HOSPITALS TO SEE REIMBURSEMENT RATES INCREASE UNDER SENATE PASSED PROVISION
10/01/03 -  TWELVE NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
September
09/30/03 -  NELSON: OFFUTT TO HOST OCTOBER 7TH SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE HEARING ON CHALLENGES FACING MILITARY PERSONNEL
09/25/03 -  NELSON PUSHES RULE CHANGE TO ASSIST REHABILITATION HOSPITALS
09/25/03 -  NELSON: SPLIT $87B SUPPLEMENTAL INTO SEPARATE MILITARY OPERATIONS AND RECONSTRUCTION PLANS
09/24/03 -  TAIWAN TRADE MISSION SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO PURCHASE 56,000 TONS OF NE CORN
09/24/03 -  NEBRASKA RECEIVES $107,000 IN HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS TO COVER OVERTIME COSTS
09/24/03 -  SOUTH SIOUX CITY, DECATUR, VERDIGRE RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
09/24/03 -  DEFENSE SPENDING BILL PROVIDES $23.9 MILLION FOR NEBRASKA PROJECTS
09/23/03 -  NEBRASKA STATE PATROL AWARDED $300,000 TO FIGHT METH
09/23/03 -  NELSON PRAISES BROADBAND ANNOUNCEMENT
09/17/03 -  Nelson Announces $380,000 Grant To Improve Air Service in Grand Island
09/17/03 -  DAKOTA COVINGTON, DILLER RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
09/16/03 -  NELSON: UNO AWARDED $145,100 COPS GRANT
09/16/03 -  NELSON: STOP SHAKING DOWN TROOPS FOR LUNCH MONEY
09/15/03 -  NELSON SEEKS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE FOR RURAL VETERANS
09/15/03 -  NELSON COMMENDS UNL GRANT AWARD FOR BIOTERROR VACCINE DEVELOPMENT
09/11/03 -  SENATE APPROVES NURSE REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDING
09/10/03 -  OMAHA, WINNEBAGO TRIBES RECEIVE LAW ENFORCMENT GRANTS TO KEEP COMMUNITIES SAFE
09/10/03 -  NELSON VOTES TO SECURE OVERTIME PAY
09/10/03 -  NELSON RECOGNIZED FOR PROVIDING FISCAL RELIEF FOR STATES
09/10/03 -  SEWARD, BANCROFT, SOUTHWEST RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
09/09/03 -  NELSON PRESSES ADMINISTRATION ON LENGTH OF TROOP DEPLOYMENTS IN IRAQ
09/09/03 -  NELSON RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP ON RURAL ISSUES
09/04/03 -  NELSON: $1 MILLION AWARDED FOR NIOBRARA RIVER ACCESS ROADS IMPROVEMENTS
09/04/03 -  CENTRAL NEBRASKA REGIONAL AIRPORT RECEIVES PRIORITY DESIGNATION FOR ADDITIONAL AIRPORT FUNDS
09/03/03 -  CORTLAND, ELKHORN, HAYES COUNTY RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
09/03/03 -  NELSON: OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDED $3.2 MILLION COPS GRANT
09/03/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS INCREASED FUNDING FOR IMPACT AID
09/03/03 -  NELSON VOTES TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR HISPANIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
August
08/28/03 -  NELSON: OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE $1.375 MILLION COPS GRANT
08/27/03 -  UTICA, FALLS CITY, YORK, ARAPAHOE, ALEXANDRIA, WOOD RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
08/20/03 -  OMAHA TRIBAL, PERU, STANTON, DIXON, COMSTOCK, CRETE FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
08/14/03 -  NELSON ANOUNCES $222,000 GRANT TO UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA TO DEVELOP LEWIS AND CLARK WEBSITE
08/14/03 -  NELSON: SUGAR BEET DISASTER RELIEF SIGN UP BEGINS SEPT. 15
08/13/03 -  BURR, EAGLE-ALVO, WINSIDE, BROKEN BOW, LONG PINE, BASSETT, AND BROADWATER FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
08/06/03 -  ANSELMO, AXTELL, HOLSTEIN, LITCHFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
08/01/03 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS BILL TO EXTEND CHILD TAX CREDIT, ASSIST MILITARY FAMILIES
08/01/03 -  NELSON APPLAUDS DECISION TO INCREASE MEDICARE PAYMENTS FOR NURSING HOMES
08/01/03 -  NELSON: SENATE ENERGY BILL A VICTORY FOR AMERICA
July
07/30/03 -  NELSON: PRESIDENT SHOULD RELEASE REDACTED INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION ON TERRORISM FUNDING
07/30/03 -  DOUGLAS, GREENWOOD, GRETNA, TRENTON, GORDON, AND NIOBRARA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
07/28/03 -  NELSON APPLAUDS PROVISION PRESERVING AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT FUNDING FOR NEBRASKA AIRPORTS
07/25/03 -  Nebraska Delegation Hails Provision Preserving EAS Funding for Norfolk Airport
07/25/03 -  NELSON SEEKS IMPROVED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES
07/24/03 -  TILDEN, SCHUYLER, BEAVER CROSSING, GRAFTON, CLARKS, HOLBROOK, OXFORD, FAIRFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
07/24/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS ACT
07/23/03 -  NELSON URGES STUDENTS TO HAVE A BLAST WITH ROCKETRY
07/22/03 -  NELSON, CARPER INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO CONTINUE WELFARE REFORMS
07/22/03 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS DREAM ACT
07/17/03 -  NEHAWKA, PAXTON, GRANT, CITY OF GORDON FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO RECEIVE 2003 FIREFIGHTING GRANTS
07/17/03 -  UNMC CENTER FOR INTERNET-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION CLEARS FIRST HURDLE
07/17/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON BLAIR ADDRESS TO CONGRESS
07/17/03 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS AMENDMENT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR IMPACT AID
07/11/03 -  STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES RECEIVE FUNDS FOR BULLETPROOF VESTS
07/11/03 -  NELSON PRAISES SENATE ACTION TO FUND AMERICORPS
07/10/03 -  WALTHILL, TAMORA, FORT CALHOUN, FAIRBURY, AURORA FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO RECEIVE 2003 FIREFIGHTING GRANTS
07/09/03 -  NELSON: MED MAL BILL PREEMPTS STATES’ RIGHTS
07/09/03 -  NELSON INTRODUCES DROUGHT RELIEF
07/02/03 -  FIRTH, WILBER, SCOTIA FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO RECEIVE 2003 FIREFIGHTING
June
06/27/03 -  USDA GRANT AWARDED TO NEBRASKA’S CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS
06/27/03 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO HONOR JACKIE ROBINSON
06/26/03 -  NELSON HONORED AT DEMOCRATS FOR LIFE OF AMERICA
06/26/03 -  NELSON TO VISIT TROOPS IN IRAQ; REVIEW U.S. OPERATIONS
06/25/03 -  BARNESTON, CARROLL, KIMBALL, McPHERSON, WAKEFIELD, GERING TO RECEIVE 2003 FIREFIGHTING GRANTS
06/25/03 -  Nebraska Delegation Urges Senate and House Appropriators to Fund Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Program
06/24/03 -  NELSON WELCOMES NEBRASKANS AT JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH HEARING
06/24/03 -  NELSON PRESSES MILITARY BRASS ON LENGTH OF TROOP DEPLOYMENTS IN IRAQ
06/24/03 -  NELSON, SENATORS HEAR TESTIMONY ON CHALLENGES FACING MILITARY FAMILIES
06/23/03 -  NELSON PUSHES FOR RURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING
06/23/03 -  NEW FEDERAL RULE PRESERVES MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY FOR MADONNA REHAB HOSPITAL
06/23/03 -  NELSON SEEKS SENATE SUPPORT TO MODIFY FEDERAL REGS THAT HURT REHAB HOSPITALS
06/19/03 -  NEBRASKA DELEGATION URGES FUNDING FOR UNL FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH UNIT
06/19/03 -  SENATE PASSES BILL TO REFORM AMERICORPS
06/18/03 -  NEBRASKA CITY, ELK CREEK RECEIVE FEDERAL FIREFIGHTER GRANTS
06/18/03 -  NEBRASKA NATIVE, AIR FORCE OFFICER HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE
06/17/03 -  NELSON INTRODUCES REHABILITATION HOSPITAL AMENDMENT TO MEDICARE LEGISLATION
06/17/03 -  NELSON URGES FULL FUNDING OF AMERICORPS
06/16/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS INCREASED FUNDING FOR BYRNE GRANTS
06/16/03 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS TEACHER TAX RELIEF
06/13/03 -  NELSON DISCUSSES JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS
06/13/03 -  NELSON: LINCOLN-LANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE $650,000 TO ESTABLISH HEALTH CENTER
06/12/03 -  SENATE PASSES FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL
06/12/03 -  SENATE PASSES AMENDMENT TO PRESERVE ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE
06/12/03 -  ‘ETHANOL ACROSS AMERICA’ TO FUEL MIND, ENGINE ALIKE
06/11/03 -  CURTIS, NELSON, SNYDER FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE 2003 FEMA GRANT
06/10/03 -  LEGISLATION OFFERED TO MAINTAIN MEDICARE ELIGIBILTY FOR REHABILITATION HOSPITALS
06/10/03 -  NELSON ASKS PRESIDENT TO MAINTAIN FEDERAL-STATE MEDICAID PARTNERSHIP
06/09/03 -  SENATE FAA BILL INCLUDES PROTECTIONS FOR RURAL AIRPORTS
06/06/03 -  NEBRASKA INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO RECEIVE NEARLY $2.5 MILLION GRANT
06/06/03 -  HEARTLAND EXPRESSWAY TO RECEIVE $1.5 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT
06/06/03 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS AMENDMENT TO PRESERVE ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE
06/05/03 -  SENATE APPROVES BILL TO EXPAND CHILD TAX CREDIT
06/05/03 -  NELSON PRAISES SENATE PASSAGE OF RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD
06/05/03 -  NELSON ANNOUNCES FEDERAL LOANS FOR SMALL BUSINESS TO LIMIT DISASTER DAMAGE
06/05/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS WARNER’S EFFORTS TO HOLD HEARINGS ON WMD INTELLIGENCE
06/04/03 -  NELSON: NEMA AWARDED $16.5 MILLION FOR FIRST RESPONDER PREPAREDNESS
06/04/03 -  NELSON: THREE NEBRASKA INSTITUTES RECEIVE UPWARD BOUND MATH AND SCIENCE GRANTS
06/04/03 -  JUST DON’T DO IT: SPARTA PROTECTS STUDENT-ATHLETES
06/03/03 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS BILL TO EXPAND CHILD TAX CREDIT
06/03/03 -  STATE AID PACKAGE COULD PROVIDE $29.1 MILLION IN RELIEF TO NEBRASKA AS EARLY AS MONDAY
May
05/28/03 -  NELSON: ELEVEN NEBRASKA PROJECTS AWARDED U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE GRANTS
05/28/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON SIGNING OF ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
05/24/03 -  Hagel & Nelson Introduce Legislation to Honor North Platte Canteen Volunteers
05/23/03 -  PREETA D. BANSAL OF LINCOLN APPOINTED TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM COMMISSION
05/23/03 -  SENATE APPROVES NELSON EFFORT TO MAKE JUDGESHIP PERMANENT
05/23/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON STATE AID PACKAGE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH PLAN
05/23/03 -  SENATE PASSES ECONOMIC GROWTH PACKAGE; NELSON STATE AID PACKAGE INCLUDED
05/23/03 -  NELSON OFFERS ASBESTOS LITIGATION REFORM BILL
05/22/03 -  NELSON PUSHES USDA TO KEEP POLITICS OUT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
05/20/03 -  BEATRICE AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE $323,100 FOR AIRPORT RUNWAY IMPROVEMENTS
05/20/03 -  NELSON: SIX NEBRASKA INSTITUTES OF HIGHER EDUCATION AWARDED UPWARD BOUND GRANTS
05/16/03 -  NELSON: ECOMONIC GROWTH PACKAGE INCLUDES PROTECTIONS FOR RURAL HOSPITALS
05/16/03 -  NELSON LOBBIES BUSH ON STATE AID PACKAGE
05/15/03 -  SENATE JUDICIARY APPROVES NELSON BILL TO MAKE JUDGESHIP PERMANENT
05/15/03 -  NELSON’S STATE AID PACKAGE PASSES SENATE, INCLUDED IN ECONOMIC GROWTH PLAN
05/15/03 -  SENATE TO TAKE UP NELSON STATE AID AMENDMENT TODAY
05/13/03 -  NELSON’S LEGISLATION TO INCREASE DEPLOYMENT PAY FOR MILITARY INCLUDED IN DoD AUTHORIZATION
05/09/03 -  NELSON WELCOMES USDA DECISION TO PROVIDE $5,613,100 TO NEBRASKA FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO HELP WITH DROUGHT RECOVERY
05/08/03 -  NELSON PRAISES INTRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE FUELS AMENDMENT TO ENERGY BILL
05/08/03 -  NELSON, OSBORNE INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXTEND USE OF GLENDO RESERVOIR
05/06/03 -  NELSON PERSISTANCE PAYS-OFF FOR 70,000 LINCOLN AREA RESIDENTS USING MEDICAID
05/06/03 -  NELSON WELCOMES PRESIDENT BUSH’S PLAN TO VISIT NEBRASKA MONDAY
05/05/03 -  NELSON COSPONSORS BILL TO FULLY FUND EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
05/02/03 -  NELSON USES CHINA TRIP TO VISIT COLUMBUS, NE BUSINESS OPERATION IN BEIJING
05/02/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS BILLS TO HONOR U.S. MILITARY
05/01/03 -  HAGEL COSPONSORS NELSON’S RURAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSISTANCE ACT
April
04/29/03 -  NELSON, BROWNBACK INTRODUCE BILL TO PROVIDE COST-BASED MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENTS TO RURAL HOSPITALS
04/28/03 -  NELSON, BROWNBACK TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE ON NEW RURAL HEALTH LEGISLATION
04/25/03 -  NELSON WILL WEAR POPPY TO HONOR VETERANS
04/24/03 -  SENATOR AND DIANE NELSON EXPRESS SORROW FOR LOSS OF FRIEND, LIZ KARNES
04/16/03 -  NELSON VISITS KOREAN DMZ, PREPARES FOR TALKS WITH KOREAN LEADERS
04/15/03 -  NELSON SEEKS $150 MILLION FOR MENTORING
04/11/03 -  NELSON INTRODUCES NATIONAL TREE LEGISLATION
04/11/03 -  NELSON VOTES TO MAINTAIN FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IN BUDGET
04/10/03 -  SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE APPROVES NELSON SMALL AIRPORT RELIEF PROVISIONS
04/08/03 -  HYDROPOWER LICENSING REFORM LEGISLATION ADOPTED INTO ENERGY BILL
04/07/03 -  NELSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PREVENT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP TO DEPLOYED MILITARY MEMBERS
04/07/03 -  NELSON WELCOMES USDA RELEASE OF DRY MILK STOCKS TO DROUGHT-STRICKEN RANCHERS
04/03/03 -  NELSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ASSIST WESTERN NEBRASKA REGIONAL AIRPORT
04/03/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SMALLPOX VACCINATIONS
04/03/03 -  NELSON QUESTIONS DISCONTINUATION OF BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS
04/03/03 -  SENATE APPROVES $375 MILLION BOOST FOR VETERANS’ HEALTH
04/02/03 -  SENATE PASSES DOUBLE DEATH GRATUITY FOR KIN OF SERVICE MEMBERS WHO PERISH ON ACTIVE DUTY
04/01/03 -  NELSON URGES USDA TO MAKE DROUGHT ASSISTANCE FAIR, FAST
March
03/27/03 -  NELSON SEEKS TO RESTORE HOUSE MEDICAID CUTS
03/27/03 -  NELSON PRAISES NEBRASKANS’ ROLE IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
03/27/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS TAX RELIEF FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
03/26/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS PRESIDENT’S BUDGET RESOLUTION
03/25/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE $350 BILLION ECONOMIC GROWTH PACKAGE, SHORE UP SOCIAL SECURITY
03/21/03 -  NELSON: NEBRASKA RECEIVES $6 MILLION IN HEAD START GRANTS
03/21/03 -  NELSON ASKS FOR ESTIMATES OF WAR AND POST-WAR COSTS
03/20/03 -  NELSON STATE FISCAL RELIEF AMENDMENT PASSES SENATE
03/20/03 -  NELSON OFFERS STATE FISCAL RELIEF AMENDMENT
03/20/03 -  NELSON SUPPORTS $350 BILLION ECONOMIC GROWTH PACKAGE
03/20/03 -  NELSON JOINS COLLEAGUES PRAISING TROOPS, PRESIDENT
03/19/03 -  NELSON VOTES TO STRIP ANWR DRILLING PROVISION FROM BUDGET RESOLUTION
03/18/03 -  NELSON OFFERS STATE FISCAL RELIEF AMDENDMENT
03/17/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSH’S IRAQ ADDRESS
03/13/03 -  NELSON, STOVALL WORK TO PRESERVE ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE
03/13/03 -  NELSON CRITICIZES OMB FOR CURBING INFORMATION TO STATES
03/12/03 -  NELSON PUSHES FOR FIRST-RESPONDER FUNDS
03/12/03 -  NELSON SEEKS $800,000 TO STUDY AND COMBAT CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE
03/10/03 -  NELSON URGES COMMUNITIES TO APPLY FOR FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE GRANTS
03/10/03 -  WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY WINS REGIONAL ACCREDITATION, LAUNCHES WGU TEACHERS COLLEGE
03/09/03 -  LINCOLN-BASED WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION RESPONSE TEAM CERTIFIED AND FUNDED BY DoD
03/07/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON NORTH KOREA’S PLANS FOR MISSILE TEST
03/07/03 -  NELSON OFFERS IDEAS TO IMPROVE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT
03/07/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON GRAND ISLAND SELECTION AS SITE FOR HELICOPTER FACILITY
03/04/03 -  NELSON PRESSES EPA ON ARSENIC RULE’S IMPACT ON RURAL AMERICA
February
02/28/03 -  Nelson, Hagel Announce Delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program
02/28/03 -  NELSON NAMED TO HEAD DEMOCRATS ON SENATE ARMED SERVICES PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE
02/26/03 -  NELSON OFFERS “SIMULTANEOUS MODEL” FOR ENGAGEMENT IN NORTH KOREA
02/24/03 -  NELSON TO RECOGNIZE AINSWORTH FIREFIGHTERS FOR HEROIC TOWER RESCUE ATTEMPT
02/21/03 -  NELSON TO REPRESENT PRESIDENT BUSH AT INAUGURATION OF NEW KOREAN PRESIDENT
02/14/03 -  UNL RECEIVES $400,000 FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH UNIT
02/14/03 -  NELSON RECEIVES ‘GOLDEN GAVEL’
02/14/03 -  NELSON: SIX LINCOLN FIREFIGHTERS TO BE HONORED AT WHITE HOUSE CEREMONY
02/13/03 -  NELSON: GRAND ISLAND AIRPORT TO RECEIVE $4.4 MILLION FROM FEDERAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
02/13/03 -  NELSON CONTINUES PUSH FOR RENEWABLE FUELS
02/12/03 -  NELSON RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT IRAN’S NUCLEAR PROGRAM WITH CIA DIRECTOR
02/12/03 -  NELSON, HARKIN, DAYTON PRESS BUSH ON DROUGHT RELIEF
02/12/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON PENDING DROUGHT AGREEMENT
02/12/03 -  NELSON CHEERS PROGRESS TOWARD NPS MIDWEST REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS
02/10/03 -  NELSON, HAGEL URGE INCREASED FUNDING FOR ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE
02/10/03 -  NELSON URGES SUPPORT OF NURSE REINVESTMENT ACT
02/07/03 -  NELSON TO USDOT: I WILL OPPOSE CUTS TO RURAL AIR SERVICE
02/05/03 -  NELSON: POWELL PRESENTED EVIDENCE OF COORDINATED PATTERN OF DECEPTION BY IRAQ
02/05/03 -  SENATE HONORS COLUMBIA ASTRONAUTS
02/03/03 -  BERGE JOINS NELSON STAFF; WILL PROMOTE RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
02/01/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA
January
01/30/03 -  NELSON URGES HOUSE AG LEADERS TO TAKE UP DROUGHT RELIEF CAUSE
01/30/03 -  NELSON RELAYS NEBRASKANS’ CONCERNS ON DROUGHT ON SENATE FLOOR
01/28/03 -  CORRECTION: AUDUBON NEBRASKA RECIEVES $400,000 FOR SPRING CREEK PRAIRIE PROJECT
01/28/03 -  NELSON: EPA’S WHITMAN TO ATTEND ANNUAL GRAND ISLAND GROUNDWATER FESTIVAL
01/28/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
01/27/03 -  NELSON NAMED 2003 HOUSING CHAMPION
01/27/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON USDA SETTLEMENT WITH NEBRASKA BEEF
01/24/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON ECONOMIC STIMULUS
01/22/03 -  SENATE CONFIRMS RIDGE FOR HOMELAND SECURITY POST
01/22/03 -  NELSON: SENATE FAILS FARMERS AND RANCHERS WITH DEFEAT OF COMPREHENSIVE DROUGHT ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
01/22/03 -  NELSON VOTES FOR ‘AMBER ALERT’, HEATING ASSISTANCE
01/21/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON ENERGY BILL VOTE
01/21/03 -  NELSON: DROUGHT DAVID RIBBONS SHOW SUPPORT FOR DROUGHT STRICKEN FARMERS AND RANCHERS
01/17/03 -  NELSON SEEKS CERTIFIED WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION RESPONSE TEAM FOR NEBRASKA
01/16/03 -  NELSON VOTES TO PROVIDE $5 BILLION FOR HOMETOWN SECURITY
01/15/03 -  NELSON 2003 SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
01/13/03 -  NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT AMTRAK
01/10/03 -  NELSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO GIVE NEBRASKA ADDITIONAL FEDERAL JUDGESHIP
01/10/03 -  NELSON: FRIST OFFER ON UNMC “FIRST PLAY OF A LONG DRIVE”
01/10/03 -  NELSON: “WASTE NO MORE TIME” ON NORTH KOREA
01/10/03 -  NELSON: FRIST OFFER ON UNMC “FIRST PLAY OF A LONG DRIVE”
01/09/03 -  NELSON INTRODUCES STATE FISCAL RELIEF
01/09/03 -  DAKOTA CITY BOYS AND GIRLS HOME RECEIVES $750,000 FOR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM
01/09/03 -  NELSON INTRODUCES DROUGHT ASSISTANCE, STATE FISCAL RELIEF
01/07/03 -  NELSON’S RECORD AGAIN DEMONSTRATES INDEPENDENCE
01/07/03 -  NELSON STATEMENT ON DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP
01/07/03 -  NELSON NAMED TO SENATE LEADERSHIP
01/07/03 -  SENATE EXTENDS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
01/06/03 -  NELSON READIES FOR BATTLE ON BIOTERRORISM LAB
01/06/03 -  NELSON CALLS ON ADMINISTRATION TO RESTART BEEF TRADE
01/06/03 -  DATES ANNOUNCED FOR NEBRASKA BREAKFAST
01/04/03 -  RECORD ILLUSTRATES NELSON’S INDEPENDENCE
01/03/03 -  NELSON INVITES NEBRASKANS TO 108TH CONGRESS KICK-OFF RECEPTION IN WASHINGTON