News Focus: Press Releases

January
01/29/09 -	NELSON AND SESSIONS WANT GUARANTEE THAT STIMULUS JOBS WILL GO TO AMERICAN CITIZENS
01/29/09 -	NELSON: OMAHA NATIVE OPENS U.S. SENATE IN PRAYER
01/22/09 -	NELSON INTRODUCES BILL TO PROMOTE BIOGAS PRODUCTION THROUGH TAX CREDITS
01/22/09 -	NELSON: OFFUTT A FINALIST FOR KEY NEW DUTIES
01/21/09 -	NELSON: OFFUTT A FINALIST FOR NEW COMMAND HEADQUARTERS
01/21/09 -	NELSON COSPONSORS BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON METH
01/20/09 -	SENATOR NELSON'S INAUGURATION STATEMENT
01/17/09 -	NELSON DEMANDS STEPS BE TAKEN ENSURING LIMITED CONSEQUENCES OF POSSIBLE DTV CONVERSION DELAY
01/15/09 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON TARP VOTE
01/14/09 -	NELSON: WE MUST MAXIMIZE JOB CREATION IN ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN
01/14/09 -	NELSON TO SECRETARY CHERTOFF: GIVE NEBRASKA ITS FAIR SHARE
01/14/09 -	Nelson, Johanns Announce Delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program
01/13/09 -	Senator Ben Nelson's Statement on the Passing of Former Adjutant General for Nebraska, Stanley Heng
01/09/09 -	NELSON, JOHANNS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO GIVE NEBRASKA ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY FEDERAL JUDGESHIP
01/08/09 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
December
12/22/08 -	NELSON SEEKS INVESTIGATION INTO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION LIMITS IN MANAGEMENT OF ECONOMIC STABILITY ACT
12/19/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE PLAN TO HELP AUTO INDUSTRY
12/19/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT: ADS INSULT NEBRASKANS
12/18/08 -	NELSON URGES HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN
12/16/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON VILSACK NOMINATION AS U.S. AGRICULTURE SECRETARY
12/11/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SENATE IMPASS OVER AUTO AID
12/10/08 -	NELSON MEETS WITH MANHEIM STEAMROLLER'S CHIP DAVIS, DOD'S GORDON ENGLAND TO DISCUSS DAVIS' AWARD, MILITARY PERSONNEL ISSUES
12/10/08 -	NELSON URGES STIMULUS PLAN WITH SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN HEALTH CARE, ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE IN LETTER TO OBAMA
12/03/08 -	NELSON LAUNCHES HOMETOWNS TO HEROES PROJECT 2008
November
11/21/08 -	NELSON WARNS SUDDEN SHIFT IN TRICARE PAYMENTS COULD JEOPARDIZE PATIENT CARE
11/20/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON EXTENDING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
11/19/08 -	NELSON URGES PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA TO RE-EXAMINE BUSH ADMINISTRATION SIGNING STATEMENTS
October
10/28/08 -	NELSON PUSHES FCC TO KEEP RURAL PROVIDERS IN MIND
10/17/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON BILL AYERS APPEARANCE AT UNL
10/15/08 -	NELSON: WHITE HOUSE SHOULDN'T IGNORE CHANCE TO SAVE TAXPAYER MONEY
10/07/08 -	NELSON URGES ADMINISTRATION TO RATCHET UP EFFORTS TO OPEN MARKETS TO U.S. BEEF
10/07/08 -	NELSON, GRASSLEY, BAUCUS, WYDEN, ENZI UNVEIL HEALTH COSTS DISCLOSURE DISCUSSION DRAFT, SEEK PUBLIC COMMENT
10/01/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN
September
09/29/08 -	BIPARTISAN IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION PROVISION AUTHORED BY NELSON, BAYH, COLLINS PASSES IN DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
09/29/08 -	NELSON LEGISLATION TO MINT BOY SCOUTS COMMEMORATIVE COIN PASSES SENATE
09/28/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON MARKET STABILIZATION PLAN
09/27/08 -	NELSON: LARGE FUNDING BILL INCLUDES MAJOR PROJECTS FOR NEBRASKA
09/26/08 -	CONGRESS APPROVES NAMING FBI FIELD HEADQUARTERS IN HONOR OF J. JAMES EXON
09/23/08 -	NELSON HAILS PASSAGE OF BILL TO SUPPORT FOSTER CARE, ENCOURAGE ADOPTION
09/22/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON ECONOMIC BAILOUT PLAN
09/19/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON CRISIS IN FINANCIAL MARKETS
09/19/08 -	NELSON: OMAHA TRIBE RECEIVES NEEDED HEALTH FUNDS
09/18/08 -	NELSON: DEFENSE BILL BOOSTS NEBRASKA'S DEFENSE INDUSTRY, PROVIDES FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY
09/17/08 -	DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION PASSES WITH NELSON PROVISIONS
09/16/08 -	NELSON: FEDERAL AGENCY REFUSES TO TESTIFY ON BSDC
09/12/08 -	NELSON: ENERGY SUMMIT EXPERTS SUPPORT GANG PLAN
09/11/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11
09/10/08 -	NELSON APPLAUDS SENATE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND FIX
09/10/08 -	NELSON QUESTIONS FANNIE MAE, FREDDIE MAC EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DEALS
09/08/08 -	NELSON ENCOURAGES NEBRASKA STUDENTS TO TRY FOR EDUCATION WEEK IN WASHINGTON
09/05/08 -	NELSON NOMINATES HAZEN FAMILY FOR "ANGELS IN ADOPTION" AWARD
August
08/25/08 -	NELSON PRAISES VA ACTION ON AGING HOSPITAL
08/18/08 -	NELSON GETS TO HEART OF ETHANOL DEBATE
08/13/08 -	NELSON CONTINUES CAMPAIGN TO SPUR NATIONAL DECREASE IN PETROLEUM USE
08/12/08 -	NELSON KICKS OFF STATEWIDE ENERGY TOUR IN OMAHA
08/08/08 -	SENS. BEN NELSON, SUSAN COLLINS, EVAN BAYH CALL ON PRESIDENT TO ENSURE THAT IRAQIS TAKE GREATER RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECONSTRUCTION, OTHER COSTS
08/07/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON EPA DENYING TEXAS WAIVER REQUEST
08/07/08 -	NELSON URGES BUSH TO ORDER FEDERAL DECREASE IN PETROLEUM USE
08/06/08 -	NELSON PLANS STATEWIDE ENERGY TOUR
08/01/08 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES BIPARTISAN ENERGY PROPOSAL
July
07/29/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON MIKE FAHEY ANNOUNCEMENT
07/26/08 -	NELSON APPLAUDS HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS
07/24/08 -	NELSON: OMAHA TRIBE FACES CUTS TO VITAL HEALTH SERVICES
07/22/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON EPA DELAY OF WAIVER DECISION
07/18/08 -	SENATORS DEMAND ANSWERS ABOUT PRIVATE MEETING WITH EPA ADMINISTRATOR AND TEXAS GOVERNOR
07/17/08 -	NELSON: STRATCOM RECEIVES FUNDING FOR NEW HEADQUARTERS
07/17/08 -	NELSON: AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS HELP RURAL COMMUNITIES
07/15/08 -	NELSON: CONGRESS PROTECTS SENIORS' HEALTH CARE
07/11/08 -	NELSON: ARGENTINA MUST BE DISEASE-FREE
07/10/08 -	NELSON: APPROPRIATIONS BILL TAKES AIM AT AGENCY 'SKIMMING'
07/10/08 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA WATER RESOURCES, FLOOD SECURITY PROJECTS FUNDED
07/10/08 -	NELSON: FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING PROGRAMS APPROVED
07/09/08 -	NELSON: SENATE VOTE SERVES AS VICTORY FOR SENIORS
07/09/08 -	NELSON: SURVEILLANCE COMPROMISE STRIKES BALANCE
07/09/08 -	NELSON, SNOWE CALL ON PRESIDENT TO CONVENE BI-PARTISAN NATIONAL ENERGY SUMMIT
June
06/27/08 -	NELSON RESPONDS TO BEEF ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SOUTH KOREA
06/26/08 -	NELSON: SUPPLEMENTAL DELAYS COSTLY MEDICAID REGULATIONS
06/26/08 -	NELSON: HEALTH CARE FOR SENIORS JEOPARDIZED
06/26/08 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA HEALTHCARE PROJECTS FUNDED
06/25/08 -	SENATE APPROVES NAMING FBI FIELD HEADQUARTERS IN HONOR OF J. JAMES EXON
06/21/08 -	NELSON RESPONDS TO BEEF AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH KOREA
06/20/08 -	NELSON: CRIME PROGRAMS IN DANGER
06/19/08 -	NELSON: FUNDING FOR ANTI-CRIME AND FAMILY SERVICES BENEFITS NEBRASKA
06/19/08 -	NELSON: DHS APPROPRIATIONS BILL TO EVALUATE FEMA
06/18/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON FARM BILL VETO OVERRIDE
06/16/08 -	NELSON PUSHES FOR SOLUTION ON DTV CONVERSION COUPONS
06/12/08 -	NELSON URGES FOR MEDICARE DOCTOR SUPPORT
06/12/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON TORNADO DEATHS IN IOWA
06/11/08 -	NELSON COMMENTS ON BEEF WITH SOUTH KOREA
06/11/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON RENEWABLE FUEL TAX CREDITS
06/09/08 -	VA Secretary, Elected Officials and Universities Discuss Veterans Health Care in Omaha
06/06/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE CLOTURE VOTE
06/04/08 -	NELSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION AIMED AT CREATING COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY POLICY
May
05/23/08 -	NELSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO MINT BOY SCOUTS COMMEMORATIVE COIN
05/22/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON FARM BILL VETO OVERRIDE
05/22/08 -	NELSON: ETHANOL NOT TO BLAME FOR HIGH FOOD COSTS
05/22/08 -	NEBRASKA HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS SPARED DRASTIC CUTS FROM NEW MEDICAID RULES
05/22/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PETRAEUS NOMINATION
05/22/08 -	NELSON: SENATE REVERSES ADMIN CUTS TO DRUG TASK FORCE FUNDING
05/20/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SENATOR KENNEDY'S CONDITION
05/19/08 -	FBI FIELD HEADQUARTERS TO BE NAMED IN HONOR OF J. JAMES EXON
05/16/08 -	A STEP TOWARD LOWER OIL PRICES
05/15/08 -	BIPARTISAN IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION PROVISION AUTHORED BY NELSON INCLUDED IN IRAQ SUPPLEMENTAL MARKUP
05/15/08 -	NELSON: CONGRESS PROVIDES DRUG TASK FORCE FUNDING
05/15/08 -	NELSON SUPPORTS FOOD, CONSERVATION AND ENERGY ACT OF 2008
05/14/08 -	SOUTH KOREA SHOULD STOP PLAYING GAMES WITH U.S. BEEF IMPORTS
05/13/08 -	Rural Radio Relief
05/08/08 -	PLATTE RIVER LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW
05/06/08 -	NELSON: DEFENSE BILL BOOSTS NEBRASKA'S DEFENSE INDUSTRY, PROVIDES FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY
05/05/08 -	NELSON'S "OPERATION AIRLIFT" APPROVED BY ARMED SERVICES
05/02/08 -	NELSON PROVISIONS COVERING SOLDIER TRAVEL AND MATERNITY LEAVE ADOPTED BY SENATE PANEL
05/01/08 -	IRAQ TO SHOULDER MORE COSTS FOR RECONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS UNDER BIPARTISAN PROVISION OFFERED BY NELSON, COLLINS, BAYH
April
04/30/08 -	HOUSE PASSES PLATTE RIVER LEGISLATION
04/29/08 -	NELSON: FARM BILL AGREEMENT MAY NEED SOME CHANGES
04/25/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON FARM BILL AGREEMENT
04/24/08 -	NELSON SUPPORTS VETERANS BENEFITS
04/23/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON GENERAL PETRAEUS NOMINATION
04/23/08 -	NELSON HIGHLIGHTS YOUTH SERVICE
04/18/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SOUTH KOREA BEEF AGREEMENT
04/17/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON FARM BILL EXTENSION
04/17/08 -	SENATORS BEN NELSON, EVAN BAYH, SUSAN COLLINS CALL FOR AN END TO 'BLANK CHECKS TO BAGHDAD'
04/10/08 -	SENATE PASSES PLATTE RIVER LEGISLATION
04/10/08 -	NELSON APPLAUDS EXPANDED DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY TAXES
04/10/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PROPOSAL TO REDUCE LENGTH OF TROOP DEPLOYMENTS
04/09/08 -	NELSON: RESOLUTION FIRST STEP IN ENDING "BLANK CHECK POLICY" FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
04/02/08 -	NELSON: TIME TO END "BLANK CHECK POLICY" FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
March
03/19/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF IRAQ WAR
03/17/08 -	NELSON SEEKS SOLUTIONS ON STUDENT LOAN CRISIS
03/13/08 -	SENATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES NELSON AMENDMENT TO INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURE, CREATE JOBS, BOOST ECONOMY
03/13/08 -	NELSON: CONTINUE TAX RELIEF WHILE KEEPING BUDGET BALANCED
03/12/08 -	NELSON: AMENDMENT INVESTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE, CREATES JOBS, BOOSTS ECONOMY
03/11/08 -	NELSON LAUNCHES YOUTH PUBLIC SERVICE WEBPAGE
03/05/08 -	NELSON: BELLEVUE SHOULD BE SITE FOR NATIONAL CEMETERY
03/04/08 -	NELSON: DHS AGREES TO ABIDE BY LAW ON URBAN AREA SECURITY GRANTS
February
02/28/08 -	NELSON PRESSES ARMY LEADERSHIP FOR SOLUTIONS
02/27/08 -	Hagel, Nelson Announce Delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program
02/27/08 -	NELSON SEEKS ANSWERS ON ARMY MATERNITY LEAVE POLICY
02/19/08 -	NELSON DEMANDS ANSWERS ON AIR FORCE FUNDING SHORTFALL
02/15/08 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA RURAL TELEHEALTH NETWORK 'STILL CONNECTED'
02/13/08 -	NELSON: STIMULUS PACKAGE GOOD FIRST STEP TO BOLSTER ECONOMY
02/13/08 -	NELSON: GOVERNMENT SHOULD PAY FOR GUARD, RESERVE TRAVEL
02/12/08 -	Statement from David DiMartino, Deputy Chief of Staff
02/12/08 -	SENATE PASSES BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON METH
02/11/08 -	NELSON LAUNCHES INFORMATIONAL WEB PAGE ON DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION
02/08/08 -	NELSON: DHS APPARENTLY IGNORED LAW ON HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS
02/07/08 -	NELSON FILES INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AMENDMENT ON STIMULUS PACKAGE
02/06/08 -	NELSON BACKS SENATE STIMULUS PLAN
02/04/08 -	NELSON: ADMINISTRATION "FUDGET" DOESN'T MEET NEBRASKA'S NEEDS
January
01/31/08 -	SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES PLATTE RIVER LEGISLATION
01/28/08 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
01/28/08 -	SENATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES SCHAFER NOMINATION
01/24/08 -	NELSON: I WILL SUPPORT SCHAFER NOMINATION
01/22/08 -	NELSON OUTLINES PROPSALS TO STIMULATE ECONOMY
01/16/08 -	NELSON: MEASURE LIFTS REGULATORY BURDEN FROM NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES
01/14/08 -	Nelson's Web Site Wins Coveted 2007 Silver Mouse Award
01/02/08 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
December
12/27/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON ASSASSINATION OF BENAZIR BHUTTO
12/21/07 -	NELSON CELEBRATES AIR FORCE ANNIVERSARY
12/19/07 -	NELSON: USDA MISHANDLES DISASTER PAYMENTS
12/19/07 -	NELSON SUPPORTS FUNDING FOR TROOPS IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN
12/18/07 -	NELSON: OMNIBUS BILL CONTAINS UNPRECEDENTED TRANSPARENCY
12/14/07 -	SENATE PASSES FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY ACT
12/14/07 -	NELSON: DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL PASSES SENATE
12/13/07 -	NELSON: ENERGY BILL WILL EXPAND PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE FUELS
12/13/07 -	NELSON: BILL TO MAKE HOUSING MORE AFFORDABLE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES PASSES SENATE
12/13/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON 2ND VETO OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE LEGISLATION
12/13/07 -	NELSON: REFORM OPPORTUNITY MISSED WITH BLOCK OF PAYMENT LIMITATIONS AMENDMENT
12/12/07 -	NELSON HONORS WORK AND RETURN OF SENATOR TIM JOHNSON
12/11/07 -	NELSON: DEFENSE BILL IMPROVES BENEFITS AND SERVICES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL, INCLUDES NEBRASKA PRIORITIES
12/07/07 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES TEMPORARY AMT FIX
12/06/07 -	NELSON: TIME TO MOVE FORWARD ON AMT FIX
12/05/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SHOOTING AT WESTROADS MALL
12/05/07 -	SENATE ADDS 4TH NEBRASKA FEDERAL JUDGESHIP
November
11/26/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF SENATOR TRENT LOTT
11/26/07 -	NELSON LAUNCHES HOMETOWNS TO HEROES PROJECT 2007
11/19/07 -	NELSON COSPONSORS RESOLUTION DESIGNATING "NATIONAL METHAMPHETAMINE AWARENESS MONTH"
11/16/07 -	NELSON: PRESIDENT SIGNS LEGISLATION WITH $31.3 MILLION FOR NEBRASKA DEFENSE EARMARKS
11/16/07 -	NELSON: BIPARTISAN APPROACH FOR IRAQ NEEDED
11/16/07 -	NELSON: POLITICS SHOULD NOT DERAIL FARM BILL
11/16/07 -	NELSON PUSHES EXPANDED DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY TAXES
11/14/07 -	NELSON APPLAUDS HEAD START REAUTHORIZATION
11/13/07 -	NELSON: NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY TO FOCUS ATTENTION ON CHILDREN WHO NEED A HOME
11/07/07 -	NELSON: RURAL HEALTH CARE, DISEASE PREVENTION, EDUCATION WIN IN SENATE BILL
11/07/07 -	NELSON SUPPORTS MEASURE TO LIMIT FARM PAYMENTS
11/06/07 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA MILITARY PROGRAMS RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH EARMARKS
11/05/07 -	NELSON: 'I SUPPORT JUDGE MUKASEY'
11/05/07 -	NELSON OPPOSES EFFORT TO ADD IMMIGRATION PROPOSAL TO FARM BILL
11/02/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON VETO OF WATER RESOURCES BILL
11/01/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH LEGISLATION
October
10/31/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF EDWARD SCHAFER AS AGRICULTURE SECRETARY
10/31/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN PETER HOAGLAND
10/30/07 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES AMTRAK REAUTHORIZATION BILL
10/30/07 -	BURWELL RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
10/30/07 -	NELSON: REFOCUS ON IRAQ PROGRESS
10/25/07 -	SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE PASSES FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY ACT
10/24/07 -	NELSON: 'I OPPOSE DREAM ACT'
10/24/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SOUTHWICK NOMINATION
10/24/07 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA EDUCATION, HEALTH PROGRAMS RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH EARMARKS
10/18/07 -	SITE SELECTED FOR VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC IN HOLDREGE
10/17/07 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA FAMILY SERVICES AND ANTI-CRIME PROGRAMS TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS
10/16/07 -	NELSON PRAISES COMPROMISE ON TERROR INSURANCE
10/16/07 -	CRIME FIGHTING AMENDMENT PASSES SENATE
10/04/07 -	NELSON AWARDED NATIONAL GUARD MEDAL OF MERIT
10/04/07 -	NELSON: SENATE BILL CONTAINS $36.5 MILLION FOR NEBRASKA DEFENSE EARMARKS
10/03/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON VETO OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH BILL
10/02/07 -	DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL PASSES WITH NELSON AMENDMENTS FOR ARMED SERVICES PERSONNEL
10/01/07 -	NELSON ENCOURAGES NEBRASKA STUDENTS TO TRY FOR EDUCATION WEEK IN WASHINGTON
September
09/28/07 -	SENATE PANEL APPROVES GEN. CHILTON TO HEAD STRATCOM
09/28/07 -	NELSON JOINS EFFORT TO PROTECT, EXPAND CHILDREN'S HEALTH COVERAGE
09/26/07 -	NELSON RECOGNIZED AS LEADER IN FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS
09/25/07 -	NELSON: SPENCER FAMILY TO BE HONORED AS ANGEL IN ADOPTION
09/24/07 -	NEBRASKA WATER PROJECTS APPROVED
09/21/07 -	NELSON CO-SPONSOR ON BILL DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH
09/21/07 -	SENATE APPROVES NELSON AMENDMENTS TO IMPROVE BENEFITS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS
09/19/07 -	SCOTTS BLUFF NATIONAL MONUMENT SUMMIT ROAD HONORED IN CONGRESSIONAL RECORD
09/18/07 -	NELSON RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP ON RURAL ISSUES
09/17/07 -	NELSON: NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL MUST BE INDEPENDENT, RESTORE CONFIDENCE IN JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
09/13/07 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA AWARDED $1.1 MILLION TO FIGHT METHAMPHETAMINE
09/13/07 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES $65.7 BILLION TRANSPORTATION, HUD APPROPRIATIONS BILL
09/12/07 -	NELSON: DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL INCLUDES $34.5 MILLION IN EARMARKS FOR NEBRASKA
09/12/07 -	NELSON TO MAKE FOURTH VISIT TO IRAQ
09/11/07 -	NELSON-INHOFE RESOLUTION DESIGNATES "NATIONAL CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS DAY"
09/11/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON TESTIMONY OF GENERAL PETRAEUS
09/10/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT OF SENATOR CHUCK HAGEL
09/06/07 -	COMMISSION ON IRAQI SECURITY FORCES CONCURS WITH NELSON VIEW ON MISSION TRANSITION
09/04/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON NUSSLE VOTE
August
08/14/07 -	NELSON: FSA OFFICE CLOSURE PLAN WILL BE BURDENSOME TO FARMERS
08/03/07 -	NELSON: SENATE APPROVES CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION
08/02/07 -	SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE APPROVES CARTWRIGHT NOMINATION
08/02/07 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES LOBBY/RULES OVERHAUL
08/02/07 -	NELSON URGES QUICK SENATE ACTION ON WWII MERCHANT MARINERS LEGISLATION
08/01/07 -	NELSON BILL EXTENDS TIME OFF FOR FAMILIES OF INJURED TROOPS
08/01/07 -	NELSON BILL CLOSES FARM PAYMENT LOOPHOLES
July
07/31/07 -	CARTWRIGHT NOMINATION CONSIDERED BY SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE
07/31/07 -	NELSON: SENATE SHOULD PASS BILL TO HONOR WWII MERCHANT MARINES
07/27/07 -	NELSON: SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING BILL AND 9/11 COMMISSION CONFERENCE REPORT GOOD FOR NEBRASKA
07/26/07 -	NELSON PRAISES HOUSE VOTE TO PROTECT PATIENT ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE
07/24/07 -	NELSON COMMENDS CHOICE TO HEAD STRATCOM
07/23/07 -	An Open Letter to Bob Novak and his publishers
07/19/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON HIS AMENDMENT TO PRESERVE OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE AFFORDABILTY FOR AMERICA'S FAMILIES
07/19/07 -	NELSON: SENATE LIMITS COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY FOR AMERICA'S FAMILIES
07/13/07 -	NELSON: WOUNDED WARRIORS BILL ADDED TO DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
07/11/07 -	NELSON, COLLINS OFFER MISSION TRANSITION PLAN FOR US FORCES IN IRAQ
07/02/07 -	NELSON INVITES TRAVELERS TO 'EXPLORE NEBRASKA'
June
06/28/07 -	NELSON: IMMIGRATION BILL FLAWED
06/22/07 -	NELSON: SENATE ENERGY BILL WILL BOOST RENEWABLE FUELS
06/22/07 -	NELSON OPPOSES STEM CELL PROVISION IN SPENDING BILL
06/19/07 -	NELSON: AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
06/15/07 -	NELSON: AGRICULTURE DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXPECTED BY YEAR'S END
06/15/07 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE NURSING, PHYSICAL THERAPY EDUCATION
06/14/07 -	NELSON: WOUNDED WARRIORS BILL CLEARS FIRST HURDLE
06/13/07 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS MEASURE TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS
06/11/07 -	NELSON SUPPORTS 'NO CONFIDENCE' VOTE ON GONZALES
06/08/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON RECOMMENDATION OF GENERAL CARTWRIGHT TO SERVE AS VICE CHAIR OF JOINT CHIEFS
06/06/07 -	NELSON SEEKS ACTION IN FACE OF RESUMED SOUTH KOREAN BEEF BAN
06/01/07 -	NELSON SEEKS NEBRASKANS' INPUT ON WATER PROJECTS
May
05/25/07 -	NELSON MEMORIAL DAY STATEMENT
05/24/07 -	SUPPLEMENTAL COMPROMISE CONTAINS NELSON BENCHMARKS
05/23/07 -	NELSON, THUNE INTRODUCE BIOFUELS INNOVATION PROGRAM ACT
05/21/07 -	NELSON VOICES OPPOSITION TO "COMPREHENSIVE" IMMIGRATION BILL ON SENATE FLOOR
05/18/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON U.S. ATTORNEY DISMISSAL LISTS
05/17/07 -	NELSON ATTENDS WHITE HOUSE COMMISSIONING CEREMONY FOR RESERVE OFFICERS
05/16/07 -	NELSON: SENATE BILL WILL IMPROVE WATER RESOURCES IN NEBRASKA
05/15/07 -	Nelson & Hoyer Introduce Legislation to Foster Development of Full-Service Community Schools
05/11/07 -	NELSON FORMS CONGRESSIONAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAUCUS
05/10/07 -	NELSON LAUNCHES WEBPAGE FOR 'THE FULL NELSON' SOFTBALL TEAM
05/04/07 -	NELSON'S INTERACTIVE MAP-JOURNAL GIVES WEB VISITORS A SIMULATED TOUR OF IRAQ
05/03/07 -	NELSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ASSIST CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS
05/02/07 -	NELSON HONORED WITH 'ADAM SMITH' AWARD
April
04/26/07 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR WAR, DROUGHT RELIEF, HURRICANE RECOVERY
04/26/07 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE RESEARCH AND SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & MATH EDUCATION
04/25/07 -	NELSON, SESSIONS, TERRY AND NUNES TO TRAVEL TO IRAQ
04/25/07 -	PLATTE RIVER LEGISLATION GETS SENATE HEARING
04/24/07 -	NELSON TO CO-CHAIR SENATE AIR FORCE CAUCUS
04/19/07 -	NELSON HONORED WITH "ADOPTION HALL OF FAME" AWARD
04/18/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT RULING ON PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION BAN
04/18/07 -	NELSON: DON'T WASTE THE WASTE
04/17/07 -	NELSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO RIGHT SCOTTSBLUFF'S PLACE ON THE MAP
04/17/07 -	NELSON RECEIVES U.S. CHAMBER 'SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE' AWARD
04/12/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON STEM CELL LEGISLATION
04/03/07 -	NELSON: NO BEEF AGREEMENT, NO TRADE AGREEMENT
March
03/29/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING BILL
03/27/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON COCHRAN AMENDMENT TO IRAQ SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING BILL
03/23/07 -	NELSON SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE PROVISION PASSES
03/23/07 -	NELSON LEGISLATION HONORS WWII MERCHANT MARINERS
03/21/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON IRAQ SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING BILL
03/20/07 -	NELSON, DOLE PUSH PREGNANCY AND PARENTING RESOURCES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
03/14/07 -	NELSON URGES FULL FUNDING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
03/13/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON FINAL PASSAGE OF 9/11 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION BILL
03/08/07 -	NELSON: SOUTH KOREA TO PARTIALLY RE-OPEN BEEF TRADE
03/08/07 -	NELSON SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO CLARIFY ENVIRONMENTAL RULES FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS
03/07/07 -	NELSON URGES PRESIDENT NOT TO UNDERMINE DOMESTIC RENEWABLE FUELS
03/05/07 -	NELSON: WE WANT ANSWERS
03/02/07 -	NELSON WANTS ANSWERS ON WALTER REED SCANDAL
03/02/07 -	NEBRASKA, COLORADO SENATORS INTRODUCE BILL TO BENEFIT ENDANGERED & THREATENED PLATTE RIVER WILDLIFE
03/01/07 -	NELSON: WE MUST DO MORE FOR NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVES
February
02/28/07 -	NELSON HONORED BY NATIONAL WILDLIFE GROUP
02/28/07 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES VISIT TO WALTER REED MEDICAL CENTER
02/27/07 -	NELSON QUESTIONS LACK OF DROUGHT ASSISTANCE IN AGRICULTURE BUDGET
02/22/07 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF TO MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES
02/20/07 -	NELSON VISITS U.S.-MEXICO BORDER
02/17/07 -	SENATE BLOCKS IRAQ RESOLUTION, AGAIN
02/16/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON HOUSE VOTE ON IRAQ RESOLUTION
02/15/07 -	NELSON ASKS JOINT CHIEFS: WHO ARE WE FIGHTING IN THE SURGE?
02/15/07 -	STATEMENT FROM NEBRASKA'S SENATOR BEN NELSON ON IRAQ RESOLUTION
02/13/07 -	NELSON LEGISLATION PROMOTES RURAL ENTREPRENEURS AND MICROENTERPRISES
02/12/07 -	NELSON CONTINUES FIGHT TO EXPAND REHABILITATION SERVICES
02/05/07 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON IRAQ RESOLUTION
02/01/07 -	NELSON SUPPORTS MINIMUM WAGE HIKE, SMALL BUSINESS TAX RELIEF
January
01/31/07 -	NELSON OFFERS REVISED RESOLUTION OPPOSING TROOP SURGE IN IRAQ
01/31/07 -	NELSON CONSIDERS BLOCKING SOUTH KOREAN TRADE DEAL IF BAN ON U.S. BEEF CONTINUES
01/31/07 -	NELSON TO GATES: ADDRESS THE NATIONAL GUARD EQUIPMENT SHORTAGE
01/30/07 -	NELSON, COLLEAGUES OFFER LEGISLATION TO ELEVATE NATIONAL GUARD TO JOINT CHIEFS
01/30/07 -	NELSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION CALLING FOR INVESTMENT IN BIO-FUELS INDUSTRY
01/26/07 -	SENATE CONFIRMS IRAQ WAR COMMANDER GENERAL PETRAEUS
01/24/07 -	NELSON INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN IRAQ RESOLUTION
01/23/07 -	BEN NELSON REACTS TO TONIGHT’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
01/22/07 -	NELSON OFFERS BIPARTISAN IRAQ RESOLUTION
01/22/07 -	NELSON PROPOSAL TO REFORM EXECUTIVE & JUDICIARY BRANCH ETHICS TO GET ANOTHER LOOK
01/19/07 -	NELSON TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF SENATE ARMED SERVICES PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE
01/12/07 -	NELSON QUESTIONS GATES ON CAPABILITY OF IRAQ’S GOVERNMENT
01/12/07 -	NELSON: NO PENSION BENEFITS FOR CONVICTED CONGRESS MEMBERS
01/11/07 -	NELSON REACTS TO BUSH SPEECH ON IRAQ PLAN
01/10/07 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
01/05/07 -	NELSON CALLS FOR CLEAR MISSION FOR PROPOSED TROOP SURGE IN MEETING WITH PRESIDENT AND BUDGET REFORM ON WAR SPENDING
01/04/07 -	NELSON HOPES FOR REAL BIPARTISANSHIP IN 110TH CONGRESS
01/04/07 -	NELSON ASKS PRESIDENT TO DECLARE EMERGENCY DISASTER IN STORM-STRUCK NEBRASKA
December
12/21/06 -	PRESIDENT SUPPORTS NELSON’S WORK TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL DROUGHT EARLY-WARNING SYSTEM
12/14/06 -	NELSON LAUNCHES 2006 “HOMETOWNS TO HEROES PROJECT”
12/06/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON IRAQ STUDY GROUP REPORT
12/05/06 -	NELSON: SENATE DRAGGING FEET WHILE FARMERS SUFFER FROM DROUGHT
12/05/06 -	NELSON SUPPORTS GATES FOR DEFENSE SECRETARY
November
11/15/06 -	NELSON QUESTIONS IRAQ TROOP READINESS
11/14/06 -	NELSON NAMED TO APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
11/13/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE GROUNDBREAKING OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL
October
10/26/06 -	NELSON PRESSES ADMINISTRATION TO FUND BORDER BARRIER
10/24/06 -	NELSON: MEASURABLE GOALS FOR IRAQ
10/19/06 -	NELSON: NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING SITE UPGRADES BENEFIT NEBRASKA’S SOLDIERS
10/13/06 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA BENEFITS FROM WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
10/12/06 -	NELSON RECEIVES “FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU” AWARD
10/09/06 -	NELSON: NORTH KOREA WEAPONS TEST AN “IRRESPONSIBLE ACT”
September
09/29/06 -	NELSON VOTES FOR CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION BILL
09/29/06 -	NELSON VOTES FOR BORDER SECURITY AND SECURE FENCE ACT
09/29/06 -	NELSON AND BIPARTISAN COALITION PUSH AGAIN FOR EMERGENCY DROUGHT DISASTER RELIEF
09/28/06 -	NELSON CASTS KEY VOTE AGAINST TERRORISM
09/27/06 -	SENATE PANEL APPROVES NELSON’S DROUGHT MITIGATION BILL
09/19/06 -	NELSON URGES HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY TO ENSURE PROCESSING OF IMMIGRATION APPLICATIONS
09/15/06 -	NELSON INVITES CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS TO NEBRASKA TO STUDY DROUGHT
09/14/06 -	NELSON: PRESERVE IDEA FUNDING FOR NEBRASKA’S SCHOOLS
09/14/06 -	NELSON: EXTEND TAX BREAKS FOR NEBRASKA’S TEACHERS AND FAMILIES
09/13/06 -	NELSON FLOOR STATEMENT ON $6.5B IN DROUGHT ASSISTANCE
09/12/06 -	NELSON FILES $6.5 BILLION DROUGHT DISASTER AID AMENDMENT
09/11/06 -	NELSON: DROUGHT RELIEF FOR CATTLE PRODUCERS
09/11/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
09/08/06 -	NELSON HAILS PASSAGE OF EARMARK TRANSPARENCY
09/07/06 -	NELSON BILL DESIGNATES SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH
09/06/06 -	NELSON, CONRAD SUSTAIN FIGHT FOR AG DISASTER AID
09/05/06 -	NELSON BILL CREATES BIOFUELS INVESTMENT TRUST FUND
09/05/06 -	NELSON: WASHINGTON A COLOSSAL FAILURE ON BORDER SECURITY
August
08/29/06 -	NELSON: DROUGHT ASSISTANCE WELCOME, BUT INSUFFICIENT
08/23/06 -	NELSON: USDA NEEDS PLAN TO REVIVE JAPANESE TRUST IN U.S. BEEF
08/17/06 -	NELSON: PENSION PROTECTION ACT FORTIFIES PENSIONS; PROMOTES HIGHER EDUCATION SAVINGS PLANS
08/16/06 -	NEBRASKANS OFFER FARM BILL INPUT AT SENATE AG HEARING HOSTED BY NELSON AND CHAIRMAN CHAMBLISS
08/15/06 -	NELSON: RENEWABLE FUEL SECURITY TO BE A PRIORITY FOR SENATE AG COMMITTEE
08/14/06 -	NELSON: RURAL COMMUNITIES TO BE A PRIORITY FOR SENATE AG COMMITTEE
08/13/06 -	NELSON ADDRESSES DROUGHT AND THE NEW FARM BILL
08/10/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON FOILED TERRORIST PLOT
08/09/06 -	NELSON CALLS FOR OIL PIPELINE INSPECTIONS
08/04/06 -	NELSON VOTES TO EXTEND TAX CUTS, REFORM ESTATE TAX, RAISE MINIMUM WAGE
08/03/06 -	NELSON CALLS FOR AGRICULTURE DISASTER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
08/03/06 -	NELSON SEEKS RELIEF FOR RANCHERS HIT BY HEAT WAVE
08/03/06 -	NELSON QUESTIONS RUMSFELD ON IRAQ GOALS
08/02/06 -	NELSON VOTES FOR BORDER SECURITY
08/01/06 -	NELSON TO SHOWCASE ETHANOL FOR AG PANEL MEMBERS & STAFF
08/01/06 -	NELSON: INCREASING NATURAL GAS SUPPLY BOOSTS US ENERGY SECURITY
July
07/28/06 -	NELSON WEBSITE LINKS TO AG PANEL WEBPAGE WHERE NEBRASKANS CAN SUBMIT TESTIMONY FOR SENATE AG HEARING IN NEBRASKA
07/28/06 -	NELSON: EUROPEAN UNION SHOULD OUTLAW HEZBOLLAH AS TERRORIST GROUP
07/27/06 -	NELSON MEETS WITH JAPANESE AMBASSADOR KATO FOLLOWING REOPENING OF BEEF TRADE
07/26/06 -	NELSON: THURSDAY COULD SPELL END OF JAPAN BEEF EMBARGO
07/25/06 -	NELSON: SENATE APPROVES CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION ACT
07/21/06 -	NELSON: PLATTE RIVER WATERSHED ASSISTANCE APPROVED
07/20/06 -	NELSON VOTES TO EXTEND VOTING RIGHTS ACT
07/20/06 -	NELSON COMMENDS PLAN FOR NEW E-85 PUMP IN ORD
07/19/06 -	NELSON BACKS VOTING RIGHTS ACT EXTENSION
07/19/06 -	NELSON RESOLUTION SUPPORTS ISRAEL, CONDEMNS TERROR
07/18/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE RESIGNATION OF CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN HENDRY
07/17/06 -	NEBRASKANS TO HELP SHAPE NATIONAL POLICY
07/14/06 -	NELSON: NATIONAL AG POLICY TO TAKE SHAPE IN NEBRASKA, WITH NEBRASKAN INPUT
07/13/06 -	USDA APPROVES NELSON, OSBORNE REQUEST TO DEDICATE EQIP FUNDS TO CONVERT IRRIGATED ACRES IN REPUBLICAN RIVER BASIN
07/05/06 -	NELSON: US, WORLD NOT INTIMIDATED BY NORTH KOREA MISSILE TESTS
June
06/30/06 -	NEBRASKAN HERO BEN KUROKI MEETS WITH BUSH, KOIZUMI, NELSON
06/29/06 -	NELSON DELIVERS JAPANESE BEEF BAN MESSAGE TO PRIME MINISTER KOIZUMI
06/29/06 -	NELSON FLOOR STATEMENT ON JAPANESE BEEF EMBARGO LEGISLATION
06/27/06 -	NELSON SUPPORTS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROTECT THE AMERICAN FLAG
06/27/06 -	NELSON, BUSH MEET TO DISCUSS LINE ITEM VETO
06/26/06 -	ANTI-TERRORISM BILL PROTECTS HEARTLAND INTERESTS
06/24/06 -	DECEASED WORLD WAR II VETERAN HONORED AT AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTION
06/22/06 -	NELSON HAILS ACTION ON DROUGHT ASSISTANCE
06/22/06 -	NELSON SUPPORTS SETTING MEASURABLE GOALS IN IRAQ, NOT ARBITRARY DATES
06/21/06 -	NELSON: IMMIGRATION COMPROMISE COLLAPSE LEAVES BORDERS OPEN
06/21/06 -	STATEMENT FROM SENATOR BEN NELSON ON JAPAN’S ANNOUNCEMENT ON U.S. BEEF IMPORTS
06/20/06 -	NELSON: SPECIAL COMMITTEE SHOULD EXAMINE WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE IN MANAGEMENT OF IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION FUNDS
06/20/06 -	NELSON OPPOSES AMNESTY FOR TERRORISTS IN IRAQ
06/16/06 -	NELSON BACKS LEGISLATION TO LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR RURAL HOSPITALS
06/16/06 -	NELSON COMMEMORATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ‘IN GOD WE TRUST’ AS THE NATIONAL MOTTO
06/15/06 -	NELSON VOTES TO SUPPORT TROOPS IN IRAQ; DISAPPOINTED DROUGHT IGNORED IN EMERGENCY BILL
06/14/06 -	NATIONAL CATTLEMEN ENDORSE NELSON BEEF TRADE BILL
06/14/06 -	SENATE REQUIRES FUTURE WAR SPENDING GO THROUGH NORMAL BUDGET PROCESS
06/14/06 -	NELSON: USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME-OWNERSHIP
06/13/06 -	NELSON RENEWS EFFORT TO PROVIDE AGRICULTURE SECURITY TAX CREDIT
06/08/06 -	NELSON SUPPORTS FULL REPEAL OF ESTATE TAX
06/08/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF ZARQAWI AND PROGRESS IN IRAQ
06/07/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSH’S SPEECH ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
06/07/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT
May
05/31/06 -	NELSON PREPARES MEASURE TO REINSTATE FAIRNESS IN BEEF TRADE WITH JAPAN
05/25/06 -	NELSON: SENATE AMNESTY PLAN WILL DELAY BORDER SECURITY
05/22/06 -	FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION RELEASES REPORT ON GAS PRICE GOUGING
05/19/06 -	MISSOURI RIVER CLEANUP EFFORT TO RECEIVE NATIONAL AWARD
05/17/06 -	NELSON: LASTING IMMIGRATION POLICY DEPENDS ON BORDER SECURITY FIRST
05/17/06 -	NELSON: TAX CUTS GOOD FOR NEBRASKANS
05/12/06 -	NELSON PUSHES FOR EXTENSION OF Rx DRUG SIGN UP DEADLINE
05/12/06 -	NELSON DEMANDS ETHANOL ACTION
05/12/06 -	NELSON SMALL BUSINESS PLAN BLOCKED DESPITE MAJORITY SUPPORT
05/11/06 -	NELSON SUPPORTS MAJOR TAX CUTS
05/09/06 -	NELSON SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN CLEARS FIRST HURDLE
05/08/06 -	NELSON: SENATE BILLS UNDERMINE SUCCESSFUL NEBRASKA MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORMS
05/05/06 -	NELSON: DROUGHT MITIGATION COULD SAVE BILLIONS
05/04/06 -	NELSON SUPPORTS TROOPS WITH VOTE
05/03/06 -	NELSON DEMANDS IRS END DELAY ON E-85 PUMP TAX CREDITS
05/02/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON NATIONAL DEFENSE SUPPLEMENTAL BILL
05/01/06 -	46 MILLION AMERICANS ARE UNINSURED
April
04/28/06 -	LIFE INSURANCE IS A PATH TO FINANCIAL SECURITY
04/27/06 -	CHANGE IN MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN
04/27/06 -	NELSON DEVELOPING NATIONAL DROUGHT MITIGATION POLICY
04/26/06 -	NELSON SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE BILL GETS 450,000 SUPPORTERS
04/21/06 -	NELSON HOPES TO EXTEND DEADLINE FOR SENIORS TO ENROLL IN MEDICARE Rx DRUG PROGRAM
04/18/06 -	FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO RISING ENERGY PRICES
04/17/06 -	NELSON PROMOTES SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN TO SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENUERS IN OMAHA
04/10/06 -	NELSON TO PRESIDENT: METH STRATEGY SHOULD INVITE RURAL PERSPECTIVE
04/07/06 -	NELSON: COLLAPSE OF AMNESTY AGREEMENT STALLS BORDER SECURITY
04/06/06 -	NELSON TO JAPAN: RE-OPEN BEEF TRADE BEFORE JUNE 1st
04/06/06 -	NELSON: SENATE MUST ADDRESS BORDER SECURITY BEFORE AMNESTY
04/05/06 -	NELSON OFFERS BORDER SECURITY BILL DURING IMMIGRATION DEBATE
March
03/30/06 -	NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON NAMED 2005 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR BY THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COUNCIL
03/30/06 -	SURVEY SHOWS OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH PLANS
03/29/06 -	SENATE LOBBY REFORM BILL PASSES; INCLUDES TWO NELSON PROVISIONS
03/29/06 -	CONGRESS APPROVES BILL TO HONOR TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
03/28/06 -	Nelson: “Border Security First”
03/16/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE FY 2007 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION
03/16/06 -	NELSON: BIPARTISAN DISASTER AID FOR FARMERS INTRODUCED IN SENATE
03/16/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON RAISING DEBT CEILING
03/16/06 -	NELSON CELEBRATES AG DAY
03/15/06 -	NELSON SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE BILL HEADED TO SENATE FLOOR
03/09/06 -	NELSON VOTES TO ALLOW “UP OR DOWN VOTE” ON PORT SECURITY AMENDMENT
03/08/06 -	NELSON WANTS A 21ST CENTURY DEFINITION FOR THE GUARD AND RESERVES
03/06/06 -	NELSON SAYS HAMAS SHOULD DISARM, RENOUNCE TERRORISM AND RECOGNIZE ISRAEL
03/03/06 -	LANDMARK AGREEMENT REACHED ON HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET REFORM BILL, NELSON SAYS; MARK-UP SCHEDULED
03/01/06 -	NELSON PRESSES PENTAGON ON MARINE CORPS END STRENGTH
February
02/28/06 -	NELSON: LOBBY REFORM SHOULD APPLY TO ENTIRE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
02/21/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON OUTSOURCING PORT SECURITY OPERATIONS
02/17/06 -	NELSON: JAPAN NEEDS TO MOVE QUICKLY TO REOPEN BEEF TRADE WITH U.S.
02/14/06 -	NELSON PROPOSES CONSISTENCY, NOT CONFUSION, FOR NEW MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM
02/08/06 -	NELSON HAILS ESTABLISHMENT OF WMD RESPONSE TEAM FOR NEBRASKA
02/07/06 -	SENATE DEALS WITH NATIONAL GUARD EQUIPMENT SHORTAGES
02/02/06 -	NELSON SUPPORTS GIVING SENIORS MORE TIME TO DECIDE ON PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE
January
01/31/06 -	NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON REACTS TO TONIGHT’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
01/31/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE CONFIRMATION OF SAMUEL ALITO TO BE THE 110TH JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
01/31/06 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CORETTA SCOTT KING
01/26/06 -	SENATORS NELSON AND GRAHAM: CONSULTATION NEEDED IN RESTRUCTURING NATIONAL GUARD
01/25/06 -	LETTER TO PRESIDENT OUTLINES NEBRASKA PRIORITIES
01/24/06 -	NELSON: LONG NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE NIGHTMARE ENDS FOR NORTH PLATTE
01/24/06 -	SENATORS COLEMAN-NELSON PROPOSE BIPARTISAN INDEPENDENT COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND ETHICS REFORMS
01/17/06 -	NELSON SUPPORTS ALITO FOR SUPREME COURT
01/09/06 -	NELSON: TAX CREDITS INCREASE ENERGY SECURITY
01/03/06 -	BEN NELSON’S “MAKING HEALTH INSURANCE AFFORDABLE TOUR” BEGINS TUESDAY
December
12/22/05 -	NELSON: IMPROVED ADOPTION BENEFITS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES CLEAR LAST HURDLE
12/22/05 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS SIX MONTH EXTENSION OF PATRIOT ACT
12/20/05 -	NELSON PUSHES THREE MONTH EXTENSION OF PATRIOT ACT
12/20/05 -	NELSON: BUDGET BILL BAD FOR NEBRASKA
12/19/05 -	NELSON: EPA SAYS RURAL COMMUNITIES WILL HAVE TIME TO COMPLY WITH ARSENIC STANDARD
12/16/05 -	NELSON: INVEST IN INNOVATION
12/13/05 -	NELSON: SEND A VIDEO HOLIDAY GREETING TO U.S. TROOPS
12/08/05 -	NELSON: JAPAN ANNOUNCEMENT FIRST STEP TO FULL RESUMPTION OF BEEF TRADE
November
11/18/05 -	NELSON: A WIN-WIN FOR AMERICA’S DISABLED VETERANS AND TAXPAYERS
11/18/05 -	NELSON: RURAL AIRPORTS GET ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR ELIGIBILITY UNDER AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
11/18/05 -	NELSON: SENATORS OFFER BIPARTISAN BORDER SECURITY BILL
11/18/05 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES TERRORISM RE-INSURANCE EXTENSION
11/18/05 -	NELSON AIMS TO IMPROVE HOMELAND SECURITY BY IMPROVING SECURITY FOR AGRIBUSINESS
11/16/05 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES PENSION PROTECTIONS
11/15/05 -	NELSON: DEFENSE BILL IMPROVES MILITARY FAMILY BENEFITS
11/15/05 -	NELSON: IRAQI BEAN MARKET TO RE-OPEN
11/09/05 -	NELSON SEEKS TO RESTORE NATIONAL GUARD EQUIPMENT SHORTAGES
11/08/05 -	NELSON PUSHES PLAN TO MAKE HEALTH CARE AFFORDABLE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYEES
11/08/05 -	NELSON URGES PRESIDENT TO MOVE FORWARD WITH JAPANESE BEEF TRADE TALKS
11/02/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON MEETING WITH JUDGE SAMUEL ALITO, NOMINEE TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
11/01/05 -	NELSON TO MEET WITH SUPREME COURT NOMINEE
October
10/31/05 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES IMMIGRATION CLINIC
10/27/05 -	NELSON: DECISION TO OVERTURN KOBE BEEF BAN AMENDMENT “WRONG DECISION AT THE WRONG TIME”
10/27/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF HARRIET MIERS’ NOMINATION
10/26/05 -	Harkin and Nelson Call for Investigation of Skyrocketing Natural Gas Prices and their Impact on America’s Farmers and Working Families
10/25/05 -	NELSON PLEASED WITH EARLY START FOR NEW OFFUTT CONTROL TOWER
10/24/05 -	NELSON DELIVERS NEBRASKA QUILTS TO WOUNDED TROOPS
10/20/05 -	SENATE ADOPTS NELSON PROPOSAL TO PROTECT NEBRASKA AIRPORTS
10/20/05 -	NELSON DEFICIT REDUCTION PROPOSAL ADOPTED BY COMMERCE PANEL
10/18/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON FSA DECISION TO ABANDON “FSA TOMORROW” MODERNIZATION PLAN
10/18/05 -	NELSON: EXTEND PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS NEBRASKA AIRPORTS
10/05/05 -	NELSON URGES CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE PRICE REPORTING PROGRAM
10/05/05 -	NELSON SAYS HOPE EXISTS FOR AMERICAN BEEF IN JAPAN
10/03/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF HARRIETT MIERS TO SERVE AS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
September
09/30/05 -	NELSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ASSIST RURAL NEBRASKA AIRPORTS
09/29/05 -	NELSON: JUDGE JOHN ROBERTS, CONIFRMED TO SERVE AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES
09/27/05 -	NELSON PROPOSES TOUGHER ANTI-ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION MEASURES
09/22/05 -	NELSON SEEKS IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO RISING NATURAL GAS PRICES
09/22/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON JUDGE JOHN ROBERTS, NOMINATED TO SERVE AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
09/20/05 -	SENATE ADOPTS NELSON AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE FAIRNESS FOR U.S. CATTLE PRODUCERS
09/15/05 -	NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON SAYS COURT DECISION AGAINST PLEDGE IS “WRONG”
09/15/05 -	NELSON: CJS BILL INCLUDES ANTI-METH MEASURES AND GAS PRICES INQUIRY
09/14/05 -	SENATE ADOPTS GAS PRICE GOUGING INVESTIGATION AMENDMENT
09/14/05 -	SENATE PASSES TWO KEY ANTI-METH MEASURES
09/13/05 -	NELSON AND OSBORNE URGE MORE ACTION TO RE-OPEN JAPANESE BEEF MARKET
09/13/05 -	NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION HONORS DON EVERETT JR., PRESIDENT OF RUNZA RESTAURANTS WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
09/13/05 -	NELSON HONORED FOR PROMOTING RENEWABLE FUELS BY NATIONAL FARMERS UNION
09/09/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS
09/06/05 -	NELSON WANTS INQUIRY INTO ESCALATING GAS PRICES
09/01/05 -	NELSON: ACT NOW ON DISASTER AID
09/01/05 -	HOW TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA
August
08/31/05 -	NELSON HONORED BY NUCOR AS “MAN OF STEEL”
08/25/05 -	Sonny's Career in Public Service
08/25/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON JOSEPH P. “SONNY” FOSTER
08/16/05 -	NELSON CALLS NEW TRADE PACTS WITH CUBA A “WIN-WIN-WIN” FOR NEBRASKA
July
07/29/05 -	NELSON: SENATE CLEARS GRIDLOCK; ACCOMPLISHES MAJOR LEGISLATION WITH ENERGY AND HIGHWAY BILLS
07/29/05 -	NELSON: PASSAGE OF ENERGY BILL IS A WIN-WIN-WIN FOR NEBRASKA
07/28/05 -	NELSON MEETS WITH SUPREME COURT NOMINEE
07/27/05 -	NELSON, NEBRASKA BUSINESS LEADERS PUSH FOR EXTENSION OF TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE
07/26/05 -	AMENDMENT COSPONSORED BY NELSON ALLOWS MILITARY TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT SCOUTS DESPITE COURT RULING
07/26/05 -	NELSON TO MEET WITH SUPREME COURT NOMINEE ROBERTS
07/26/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SENATE BIPARTISAN VOTE ENDING CONSIDERATION OF THE 2006 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
07/21/05 -	NELSON FIGHT FOR REHAB HOSPITALS CONTINUES
07/19/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE JOHN ROBERTS TO THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
07/14/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE ‘GANG OF 14’ MEETING OF July 14, 2005
07/13/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON NEW ESTIMATED $333 BILLION DEFICIT FOR 2005
07/12/05 -	Nelson, Colleagues Seek to Protect Rural States’ Homeland Security Grant Funds
07/09/05 -	NELSON: E-85 PUMPS ARE THE WAY OF THE FUTURE
07/06/05 -	STATEMENT BY SENATOR BEN NELSON ON THE PASSING OF DON McGINLEY
07/01/05 -	NELSON: WHITE HOUSE WILL WORK TO OPEN IRAQ MARKET FOR NEBRASKA DRY BEANS
07/01/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE RETIREMENT OF JUSTICE SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR
June
06/30/05 -	NELSON FOURTH OF JULY STATEMENT
06/30/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON CAFTA
06/30/05 -	NELSON JOINS EFFORT TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND ELIMINATE BREAST CANCER
06/29/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW ETHANOL PLANT IN ALBION
06/29/05 -	SENATE APPROVES VETERANS AWARENESS WEEK
06/28/05 -	NELSON REACTION TO PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS ON IRAQ
06/28/05 -	NELSON: PASSAGE OF ENERGY BILL IS A WIN FOR NEBRASKA
06/27/05 -	NELSON: WITH OVERSIGHT, KEEP CAMP DELTA AT GITMO
06/27/05 -	NELSON PUSHES NEBRASKA PRODUCTS WITH CUBA TRADE OFFICIALS
06/24/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON USDA BSE TEST RESULTS
06/24/05 -	PANEL ADOPTS NELSON AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT UNMC HEALTH CARE AND RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR NASA’S ASTRONAUTS
06/24/05 -	UNMC RURAL BIOSECURITY CENTER CHOSEN TO COORDINATE EMERGENCY SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN RURAL AREAS
06/23/05 -	NELSON, WYDEN TO MAKE CUBA VISIT, INSPECT GUANTANAMO PRISON FACILITY
06/22/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF DR. RICHARD RAYMOND AS UNDERSECRETARY FOR FOOD SAFETY AT USDA
06/22/05 -	NELSON: UNL GETS GREEN LIGHT TO CONDUCT FEASABILITY STUDY ON NEW BIOLOGY AND GENOMICS RESEARCH FACILITY
06/21/05 -	Merchant Mariners
06/21/05 -	OFFUTT PROJECTS RECEIVE FUNDING
06/20/05 -	NELSON LAUNCHES REDESIGNED OFFICIAL WEBSITE
06/16/05 -	THE ROAD TO OMAHA PRAISED IN SENATE STATEMENT
06/15/05 -	MANUFACTURING GETS BOOST FROM NEW SENATE GROUP
06/14/05 -	NELSON REMEMBERS EXON IN SENATE SPEECH
06/11/05 -	NELSON CALLS FOR VETERANS AWARENESS WEEK
06/10/05 -	STATEMENT FROM NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON ON J. JAMES EXON
06/03/05 -	NELSON JOINS EFFORT TO SECURE FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMBATTING DRUG ABUSE
06/03/05 -	NELSON JOINS EFFORT TO SECURE FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMBATTING DRUG ABUSE
May
05/31/05 -	Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce: Lower Health Insurance Premiums
05/31/05 -	NELSON TELLS CHAMBER: COMPROMISE ALLOWS SENATE TO MOVE AHEAD
05/26/05 -	NELSON APPLAUDS PANEL APPROVAL OF 8 BILLION GALLON RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD
05/26/05 -	NELSON OPTIMISTIC ON ENERGY BILL AS SENATE PANEL COMPLETES LEGISLATION
05/25/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE CONFIRMATION OF PRISCILLA OWEN
05/23/05 -	NELSON BROKERS DEAL ON JUDGES
05/19/05 -	NELSON, CANTWELL CO-CHAIR HIGH TECH GROUP REACHING OUT TO BUSINESS COMMUNITY
05/18/05 -	HUMBOLDT VOLUNTEER, KEARNEY VOLUNTEER AND OMAHA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FIREFIGHTING GRANTS FOR FIRE SAFETY PROGRAMS
05/17/05 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA WINS UNDER NEW TRANSPORTATION BILL
05/13/05 -	OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE TO CONTINUE VITAL ROLE IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AS NELSON LEARNS NEW DETAILS
05/13/05 -	NELSON: $83 MILLION FOR NEBRASKA IN DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL
05/10/05 -	HOYER, NELSON PROPOSES NATIONAL FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BILL
05/10/05 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES IRAQ WAR FUNDING BILL
05/06/05 -	NELSON SEEKS TO IMPROVE RURAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS
05/04/05 -	NELSON WORKS TO PRESERVE BLOCK GRANTS
05/04/05 -	NELSON: CONGRESS POISED TO APPROVE WAR SUPPLEMENTAL THAT BOOSTS SOLDIER BENEFITS
05/03/05 -	NELSON RECEIVES DISASTER PREDICTION AND PREPAREDNESS BRIEFING AS NEBRASKA PREPARES TO OBSERVE THE ANNIVERSARIES OF THE OMAHA, GRAND ISLAND AND HALLAM TORNADOS
April
04/29/05 -	NELSON SEEKS TO IMPROVE RURAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS
04/28/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S PRESS CONFERENCE
04/28/05 -	NELSON COMMENDS CABLE INDUSTRY INTIATIVE TO ADDRESS INDECENCY
04/28/05 -	NELSON PRESSES DoD OFFICIALS ON MILITARY INTELLIGENCE REFORM BILL
04/27/05 -	NELSON & BROWNBACK TO INTRODUCE RURAL HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION
04/27/05 -	NELSON JOINS EFFORT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR HEART DISEASE/ STROKE RESEARCH & PREVENTION
04/22/05 -	SENATE PASSES BILL TO PROTECT HUNTING & FISHING RIGHTS
04/22/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PACE NOMINATION TO JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
04/21/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE 95-10 PROPOSAL TO REDUCE RATE OF ABORTION IN AMERICA
04/21/05 -	NELSON SEEKS TO IMPROVE RURAL HEALTH CARE
04/21/05 -	THE CITY OF LINCOLN, LINCOLN ARTS COUNCIL, NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL AND OMAHA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION RECEIVE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS GRANTS
04/21/05 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES IRAQ WAR FUNDING BILL
04/20/05 -	NELSON: AMENDMENT SECURES $470 MILLION FOR HUMANITARIAN FOOD ASSISTANCE AS PART OF EMERGENCY FUNDING BILL
04/20/05 -	NELSON JOINS EFFORT TO ELIMINATE CANCER DEATH AND SUFFERING BY 2015
04/15/05 -	NELSON OPPOSES CUTS IN CONSERVATION PROGRAM
04/14/05 -	NELSON SAYS AMERICAN PEOPLE MUST HAVE CONFIDENCE IN MISSILE DEFENSE
04/07/05 -	NELSON: USDA ANNOUNCES TAIWAN REOPENS MARKET FOR U.S. BEEF PRODUCTS
04/06/05 -	Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
04/05/05 -	NELSON: SENATE ADOPTS RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
04/05/05 -	NELSON OFFERS ALTERNATIVE TO NUCLEAR OPTION
04/02/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON POPE JOHN PAUL II
March
03/23/05 -	NELSON WORKS TO IMPROVE MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT TO AMBULANCE PROVIDERS
03/22/05 -	NELSON: DOT RELEASES $2 MILLION FOR ROADS PROJECTS IN NEBRASKA
03/17/05 -	NELSON AGAIN PUSHES FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF RENEWABLE FUELS TO MEET AMERICA’S ENERGY CHALLENGES
03/17/05 -	NELSON VOTES TO RESTORE $15 BILLION FOR MEDICAID
03/17/05 -	STATEMENT OF NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON ON THE 2006 BUDGET RESOLUTION
03/17/05 -	REHAB HOSPITALS HONOR SENATOR BEN NELSON WITH THE FIRST EVER “CHAIRMAN’S AWARD”
03/16/05 -	WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA RECEIVES FEMA FIREFIGHTING GRANT FOR FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM
03/16/05 -	NELSON SUPPORTS RESTORING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IN BUDGET
03/16/05 -	NELSON INTRODUCES THE “SUPPORT OUR SCOUTS ACT OF 2005”
03/16/05 -	CHAMBLISS-NELSON INTRODUCE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE REORGANIZATION ACT
03/15/05 -	NELSON PUSHES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN BUDGET
03/15/05 -	NELSON SUPPORTS FIRST RESPONDERS IN BUDGET
03/11/05 -	SENATE ADOPTS NELSON PLAN TO PROHIBIT NEW HIGHWAY TOLLS
03/11/05 -	NELSON, HAGEL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXTEND USE OF GLENDO RESERVOIR
03/10/05 -	NELSON: CONSUMERS, CREDITORS, AND FAMILY FARMERS TO BENEFIT FROM BANKRUPTCY REFORMS PASSED BY SENATE
03/10/05 -	NELSON BACKS PACK OF BILLS TO ENHANCE NATIONAL SECURITY, GUARD AND VETS BENEFITS AND ADDRESS GENOCIDE IN DARFUR
03/10/05 -	U.S. CHAMBER HONORS SENATOR BEN NELSON WITH “SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE” AWARD
03/09/05 -	PRAGUE VOLUNTEER, HAYES COUNTY, OTOE VOLUNTEER AND BELLEVUE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIREFIGHTING GRANTS
03/08/05 -	Nelson: The Heartland Expressway Needs to be a High Priority
03/03/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SENATE CONSIDERATION OF USDA CANADIAN BORDER RULE
03/02/05 -	Nelson Working to Protect Economic and Community Development Resources for Local Governments
03/02/05 -	SYRACUSE RURAL, WOOD RIVER AND PLEASANTON FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIREFIGHTING GRANTS
03/01/05 -	NELSON INTRODUCES ADOPTION BILL INSPIRED BY MILITARY FAMILY STATIONED AT OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE
February
02/28/05 -	NELSON: OMAHA PULBIC SCHOOLS SELECTED AS NEW HEAD START CONTRACTOR
02/23/05 -	MORSE BLUFF VOLUNTEER, CHAPMAN RURAL AND AURORA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIREFIGHTING GRANTS
02/22/05 -	NELSON: FAA TO AWARD GRANTS TO RURAL NEBRASKA AIRPORTS
02/22/05 -	NELSON ANNOUCES HIS SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ASSSIGNMENTS
02/21/05 -	NELSON TO INTRODUCE ADOPTION BILL INSPIRED BY MILITARY FAMILYSTATIONED AT OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE
02/18/05 -	NELSON AGAIN PUSHES TO PROTECT RURAL AIR SERVICE FROM BUDGET CUTS
02/18/05 -	NELSON COSPONSORS BILL TO EXTEND FEDERAL TERRORISM REINSURANCE PROGRAM
02/17/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE SELECTION OF JOHN NEGROPONTE TO SERVE AS INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR
02/16/05 -	OMAHA AND BLOOMFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIREFIGHTING GRANTS
02/16/05 -	NELSON, COLLEAGUES URGE PRESIDENT TO TIGHTEN SANCTIONS ON SYRIA
02/16/05 -	NELSON OBJECTS TO HIGHER COPAYS AND HEALTH CARE FEES FOR AMERICA’S VETERANS
02/15/05 -	NELSON JOINS EFFORT TO CREATE BIPARTISAN COMMISSION ON MEDICAID
02/15/05 -	NELSON PRESSES TSA OFFICIAL ON “USER TAX” HIKE
02/10/05 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES NEEDED CLASS ACTION REFORMS
02/10/05 -	NELSON RE-INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT STATE HUNTING AND FISHING RIGHTS
02/09/05 -	NELSON COSPONSORS BILL TO EASE RESTRICTIONS ON TRADE WITH CUBA
02/09/05 -	PLYMOUTH VOLUNTEER, NAPER RURAL, AND HICKMAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIREFIGHTING GRANTS
02/09/05 -	NELSON HAILS USDA DECISION TO DELAY IMPORTATION OF BOXED CANADIAN BEEF 30 MONTHS AND OLDER
02/08/05 -	OFFUTT PROJECTS RECEIVE FUNDING
02/02/05 -	DUBOIS VOLUNTEER, AND ANSELMO RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIREFIGHTING GRANTS
02/01/05 -	NELSON PUSHES TO PRESERVE LAB SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS
January
01/28/05 -	NELSON: CLARIFICATION OF BSE ISSUES, CATTLE AND BEEF TRADE, TOPIC OF FEBRUARY 3 HEARING
01/27/05 -	NELSON: SOLDIERS’ SURVIVORS BENEFITS TO BE EXAMINED
01/26/05 -	NELSON SPONSORS BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON METH
01/26/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE CONFIRMATION OF DR. CONDOLEEZZA RICE TO BECOME U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE
01/26/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S VISIT TO NEBRASKA
01/25/05 -	NELSON LAUNCHES RURAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES WITH LEGISLATION TO HELP WITH ARSENIC COMPLIANCE AND PROMOTE ALTERNATIVE CROP PRODUCTION
01/25/05 -	Nelson, Hagel join to honor former Nebraskan
01/21/05 -	EXETER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $85,939 FROM FEMA FOR FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM
01/20/05 -	NELSON: SENATE CONFIRMS JOHANNS FOR AG SECRETARY
01/18/05 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF DR. CONDOLEEZZA RICE TO BECOME U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE
01/14/05 -	NELSON INFORMS CONGREGATIONS OF TSUNAMI RELIEF TAX BENEFIT
01/13/05 -	Hagel, Nelson Announce Delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program
01/12/05 -	DOUGLAS VOLUNTEER, WESTON RURAL, FAIRBURY RURAL, AND EDGAR VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT RECEIVE FEMA FIREFIGHTING GRANTS
01/12/05 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES OFFUTT’S #1 PRIORITY EXPECTED TO BE FUNDED
01/06/05 -	NELSON: AG COMMITTEE APPROVES JOHANNS NOMINATION
01/06/05 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES CREATION OF NEW GUARD UNIT BASED AT OFFUTT AFB
01/06/05 -	Senate Passes Proposal to Encourage Tsunami Donations and Extend Tax Deductions Period
01/05/05 -	Nelson Cosponsors Proposal to Encourage Tsunami Donations and Extend Tax Deductions Period
01/05/05 -	PICKRELL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $123,840 FROM FEMA FOR A NEW FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE
December
12/29/04 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
12/22/04 -	SEWARD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT GETS EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FROM FEMA: $18,000 FOR FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM
12/22/04 -	NELSON: JOHANNS CONFIRMATION HEARING SET FOR JAN. 6 AT 10:00 AM
12/17/04 -	NELSON DELIVERS COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AT CHADRON STATE COLLEGE
12/15/04 -	STERLING, VILLAGE OF ANSLEY, SANDHILLS RURAL, AND SIDNEY FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
12/13/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF MIKE LEAVITT TO HEAD HHS
12/13/04 -	NELSON PROTECTS STATES’ RIGHTS TO CONTROL HUNTING AND FISHING
12/09/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF JIM NICHOLSON TO BE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
12/08/04 -	THE U.S. SENATE OVERWHELMINGLY PASSES NATIONAL SECURITY INTELLIGENCE REFORM ACT
12/08/04 -	YORK, LAVISTA, GUIDE ROCK, AND BATTLE CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
12/07/04 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES NEW COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 109TH CONGRESS
12/07/04 -	61 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN NEBRASKA FACE LOSING $2.2 MILLION FOR INTERNET AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
12/02/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF GOVERNOR MIKE JOHANNS AS USDA SECRETARY
12/01/04 -	MADRID FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
November
11/30/04 -	Nelson Statement on Resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge
11/29/04 -	NELSON: “HOLD ELECTIONS IN IRAQ AS SCHEDULED”
11/25/04 -	OAK TREE BECOMES NATIONAL SYMBOL
11/24/04 -	STUART, PONCA, WAYNE, GOTHENBURG, AND JOHNSON FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
11/23/04 -	Nelson: “We can’t Ignore Calls for More Help From Military Leaders on the Battlefields in Iraq”
11/22/04 -	NELSON: MILITARY CAN SUPPORT BOY SCOUTS ACTIVITES
11/22/04 -	THE U.S. SENATE PASSES NATIONAL SECURITY INTELLIGENCE REFORM ACT
11/22/04 -	Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings
11/22/04 -	NELSON FIGHT FOR REHAB HOSPITALS CONTINUES
11/22/04 -	NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON VISITS TROOPS IN IRAQ OVER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
11/20/04 -	STATE COMMODITY BOARDS AND AG PRODUCERS BENEFIT FROM NEW CHECKOFF AGREEMENT PASSED BY CONGRESS
11/18/04 -	NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
11/17/04 -	SOUTH SIOUX CITY, FALLS CITY, ELM CREEK, AND HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
11/16/04 -	NELSON JOINS LEADERSHIP OF CENTRIST COALITION
11/11/04 -	NELSON SPEAKS AT VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
11/11/04 -	NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON STATEMENT ON YASSER ARAFAT’S DEATH
11/10/04 -	CLEARWATER AND EMERSON FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
October
10/28/04 -	NELSON PROPOSES NATIONAL COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER BILL
10/27/04 -	SEVENTEEN RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE HOMELAND SECURITY FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
10/25/04 -	JAPANESE BEEF IMPORTS
10/21/04 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN PORTION OF GRAND ISLAND REMOVED FROM FLOOD PLAIN
10/21/04 -	Statement from Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson concerning Farm Credit Service’s termination of its acquisition agreement with Rabobank.
10/17/04 -	SEVENTEEN RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE HOMELAND SECURITY FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
10/13/04 -	Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act
10/09/04 -	SENATE PASSES 2005 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
10/07/04 -	NELSON’S HOMELAND SECURITY PROTECTION MEASURE PASSES SENATE AS PART OF INTELLIGENCE REFORM BILL
10/07/04 -	NELSON EXTENDS BANKRUPTCY PROTECTIONS FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS
10/06/04 -	NELSON PROTECTS NEBRASKA’S FARMERS FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY
10/06/04 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES START OF RURAL HOSPITAL PILOT PROGRAM
10/06/04 -	NELSON’S HOMELAND SECURITY PROTECTION MEASURE PASSES SENATE AS PART OF INTELLIGENCE REFORM BILL
10/06/04 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS FOR 5 CITIES
10/05/04 -	NELSON PROTECTS PEOPLE IN RURAL STATES FROM HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING CUTS
10/05/04 -	NELSON SUPPORTS TAX CREDIT FOR FARM AND RANCH SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
September
09/30/04 -	NELSON URGES CONGRESS FOR PROMPT ACTION ON TERRORISM INSURANCE INCLUDING GROUP LIFE COVERAGE
09/30/04 -	NELSON TAKES ACTION ON TWO FRONTS TO HELP FARMERS HIT BY LOW PRICES
09/29/04 -	OTOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $329,800 FROM THE COPS METH PROGRAM
09/29/04 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE BILL OF RIGHTS
09/29/04 -	NELSON: City of Omaha, Lancaster County to Receive $650,000 in Federal Grants to Prevent Terrorism
09/28/04 -	NELSON SEEKS TO PRESERVE FUNDING FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN IN NEBRASKA
09/28/04 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK
09/23/04 -	NELSON SUPPORTS MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS
09/23/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE HOUSE THREAT TO CUT EMERGENCY DISASTER ASSITANCE FOR AGRICULUTRE PRODUCERS
09/22/04 -	NELSON FIGHTS TO PROTECT BETTER HOUSING FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
09/22/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON GOSS CONFIRMATION
09/22/04 -	EAGLE VOLUNTEER, HARVARD VOLUNTEER, COLUMBUS, AND CODY FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
09/16/04 -	NELSON HAS CONCERNS ABOUT RECONSTRUCTION AND SECURITY FUNDS PLAN FOR IRAQ
09/15/04 -	SENATE PASSES HOMELAND SECURITY BILL, INCLUDING NELSON AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT JOBS, PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF
09/15/04 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES $6.9 MILLION TO SUPPORT INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN LINCOLN AND OMAHA
09/15/04 -	NELSON WINS LONG FIGHT OVER RULES GOVERNING REHAB HOSPITALS
09/14/04 -	Nelson Commends University of Nebraska for Award-Winning Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
09/14/04 -	NELSON INTRODUCES A $2.9 BILLION BIPARTISAN DROUGHT RELIEF PLAN
09/14/04 -	NELSON: CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY TO RECEIVE $395,000 FROM U.S. DOJ TO EXPAND LEGAL SERVICES FOR MINORITIES
09/14/04 -	BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OMAHA RECEIVES $98,000 GRANT FROM U.S. D.O.J
09/11/04 -	NELSON PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SOLDIERS ON SEPTMEBER 11TH ANNIVERSARY
09/09/04 -	NELSON PUSHES OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE AS REGIONAL “HUB BASE” FOR THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
09/09/04 -	NELSON EFFORT TO PRESERVE 100 HOMELAND SECURITY JOBS IN LINCOLN PREVAILS
09/09/04 -	SANTEE SIOUX TRIBE OF NEBRASKA RECEIVES $126,240 FROM THE TRIBAL RESOURCES GRANT PROGRAM
09/08/04 -	GRAND ISLAND, WYNOT AND KILGORE FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
09/08/04 -	LINCOLN POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE 3 NEW FULL TIME POSITIONS FROM “COPS IN SCHOOLS” PROGRAM FOR AN ESTIMATED $375,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS
09/07/04 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES HUNDREDS OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED IN SEPETMEBER FOR “NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH”
09/07/04 -	NELSON PUSHES FOR FALL AGENDA TO CREATE JOBS, STIMULATE THE ECONOMY AND CONTROL HEALTH CARE COSTS
09/01/04 -	BOOK ON ART OF NEBRASKA SELECTED BY LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
August
08/27/04 -	NELSON PUSHES “NEBRASKA PLAN” TO ADDRESS HEALTH CARE CHALLENGES FACING NEBRASKA’S VETERANS
08/25/04 -	RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
08/19/04 -	STATEMENT OF NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON
08/19/04 -	NELSON, ADOPTION ADVOCATES TO HIGHLIGHT CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE ADOPTION
08/18/04 -	NEBRASKA FAMILY NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL “ANGELS IN ADOPTION” AWARD
08/14/04 -	STATEMENT FROM NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON
08/12/04 -	Nebraska Receives $737K to Improve Transportation and Update Buses
08/11/04 -	FAIRMONT, FREMONT, IMPERIAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
08/10/04 -	Nelson Statement on Nomination of Porter Goss to Lead CIA
08/04/04 -	Nelson Defends Homeland Security Funding for Rural States
08/04/04 -	RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
July
07/30/04 -	NELSON EMBARKS ON FOREIGN VISIT TO DISCUSS TERRORISM AND TRADE
07/30/04 -	Nelson Announces Plans for New Panhandle AHEC Facility, Renewal of Funds for Existing Nebraska AHEC
07/29/04 -	Nelson Announces Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act Submitted for 2004 Reauthorization
07/28/04 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES $161,000 GRANT FOR NEBRASKA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
07/28/04 -	RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
07/26/04 -	Grand Island Airport Will Receive $5.2 Million for Runway Improvements
07/23/04 -	Nelson Announces September as “National Service for Seniors Month”
07/23/04 -	NELSON BACKS BIPARTISAN MEASURE TO PROTECT DOMESTIC ETHANOL PRODUCERS
07/22/04 -	Nelson Announces September as “National Service for Seniors Month”
07/22/04 -	NELSON OFFERS RELIEF FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES ON ARSENIC STANDARD
07/21/04 -	SENATE PASSES BI-PARTISAN RESOLUTION FOR “NATIONAL VETERANS’ AWARENESS WEEK”
07/21/04 -	NELSON INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO MAKE SEPTEMBER NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH
07/15/04 -	Nelson Welcomes Governors Support in Fight Over Homeland Security Funds for Rural and Small States
07/15/04 -	NELSON APPLAUDS HHS PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON ADOPTION
07/14/04 -	PAWNEE CITY, CAIRO, ATKINSON, AND STRATTON FIRE DISTRICTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
07/09/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON ADMIRAL JAMES O. ELLIS, JR., RETIRED COMMANDER AT STRATCOM
07/09/04 -	ADMIRAL JAMES O. ELLIS, JR. RETIRES FROM COMMANDER AT STRATCOM
June
06/28/04 -	RURAL NEBRASKA FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
06/24/04 -	NELSON PUSHES FULL FUNDING FOR HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICA’S VETERANS
06/24/04 -	Nelson Continues Push to Protect Rehab Hospitals Like Madonna in Lincoln
06/23/04 -	RAVENNA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $62,493 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/22/04 -	NELSON PILOT PROGRAM SEEKS TO EXPAND ELEIGIBLITY FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE MEALS TO CHILDREN IN RURAL AREAS
06/17/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON NEBRASKA SOLDIERS KILLED AND WOUNDED IN IRAQ
06/17/04 -	Nebraska To Receive $7.3 Million for bioterrorism Preparedness from Feds
06/17/04 -	Nelson Seeks Protection For Long Term Care Hospitals
06/17/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON NEBRASKA SOLDIERS KILLED AND WOUNDED IN IRAQ
06/16/04 -	BANCROFT RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RECEIVES $15,617 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/16/04 -	Nelson Cosponsors the Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2004
06/15/04 -	NELSON PUSHES FAIRNESS IN NUKE WASTE COMPACT AGREEMENTS
06/14/04 -	NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON DELIVERS REMARKS HONORING SENATOR JIM EXON
06/10/04 -	HOSKINS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $57,616 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/10/04 -	DUNBAR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $99,360 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/10/04 -	BRAINARD VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $32,130 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/10/04 -	ELGIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $43,290 FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
06/09/04 -	NELSON COSPONSORS CHRISTOPHER REEVE PARALYSIS ACT
06/05/04 -	NELSON: “OPTIMISM AND GOOD WILL” MARK REAGAN’S LEGACY
06/03/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE RESIGNATION OF CIA DIRECTOR GEORGE TENET
06/02/04 -	THURSTON, FRIEND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
06/02/04 -	SENATE PASSES AMENDMENT TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD FORCES
06/01/04 -	Nelson Seeks Iraqi Role in New UN Resolutions
May
05/25/04 -	Nelson: President Approves Nebraska Tornado Disaster Request
05/24/04 -	Nelson: Bush Doing the Right Thing in Razing Abu Ghraib Prison
05/22/04 -	STATEMENT FROM NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON ON THE SELECTION OF J.B. MILLIKEN AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
05/21/04 -	NELSON SECURES FUNDING AUTHORIZATION FOR UNMC
05/21/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON GRAND ISLAND HELICOPTER FACILITY
05/20/04 -	NELSON PUSHES TO PROTECT HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING FOR STATES
05/19/04 -	SENATE AG PANEL MAKES PERMANENT NELSON SCHOOL LUNCH PROVISION FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
05/18/04 -	NELSON PRAISES AGREEMENT ON FEDERAL JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
05/18/04 -	NELSON, HUTCHISON INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND ROLE OF CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATORS
05/18/04 -	STATEMENT OF NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEW UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PRESIDENT
05/17/04 -	NELSON, COLLINS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT RURAL HOSPITALS
05/14/04 -	NELSON CONTINUES PUSH TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT RURAL HEALTH CARE
05/13/04 -	NELSON: DETAILS NEEDED FOR ADDITIONAL IRAQ SPENDING
05/12/04 -	SENATE PASSES JOBS ACT
05/12/04 -	NELSON: KEEP FEDERAL PROMISE TO SPECIAL ED STUDENTS
05/12/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE PHOTOS FROM ABU GHRAIB PRISON
05/10/04 -	NELSON SUPPORTS RESOLUTION CONDEMNING ABUSES AT IRAQI PRISONS
05/07/04 -	NELSON: THREE NEW VETERANS CLINICS HEADED FOR NEBRASKA
05/07/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SENATE ARMED SERVICES HEARING ON ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AT ABU GHRAIB PRISON
05/06/04 -	Nelson, Craig Offer Resolution to Demolish Abu Ghraib Prison
05/04/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AT ABU GHRAIB PRISON NEAR BAGHDAD
April
04/29/04 -	Nelson Will Vote to Move Forward on Energy Bill and Ethanol Standard Today
04/28/04 -	Grand Island Airport To Receive $4.8 Million for Runway Improvements
04/28/04 -	Nelson Says Supplemental Iraq Construction Funds Should Be In Form of a Loan
04/27/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON USDA DECISION TO IMPLEMENT ANIMAL ID PROGRAM
04/23/04 -	NELSON PUSHES FOR FUNDING CRIME-SCENE DNA TESTING
04/20/04 -	Nelson Presses Military Leaders on NATO, UN Involvement in Security, Transition in Iraq
04/19/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER GOVERNOR FRANK MORRISON
04/14/04 -	NELSON UNVEILS PROPOSAL TO EXPAND INSURANCE COVERAGE, LOWER HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS
04/09/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF SADDAM
04/09/04 -	NELSON MEETS WITH FRENCH, GERMAN AMBASSADORS
04/07/04 -	NELSON SEEKS $100 MILLION FOR WEST NILE VIRUS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
04/07/04 -	NELSON: MAKE MENTORING A PRIORITY
04/07/04 -	NELSON URGES VICE PRESIDENT TO PUSH JAPAN TO LIFT BEEF EMBARGO
04/06/04 -	NELSON, BROWNBACK TO PROPOSE OUTPATIENT CARE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR RURAL HOSPITALS
04/06/04 -	NELSON: EARLY EDUCATION GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM U.S. DEPT. OF EDUCATION
04/05/04 -	NELSON TO INTRODUCE MEASURE TO EXPAND RURAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PILOT PROGRAM
04/01/04 -	Nelson: Government Report Shows More Than 10,000 Workers in Nebraska to Lose Unemployment Benefits in First Half of 2004
March
03/31/04 -	NELSON URGES FULL FUNDING FOR RURAL MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
03/31/04 -	NELSON PUSHES MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD FORCES
03/30/04 -	NELSON TO INTRODUCE WELFARE REFORM AMENDMENT TO INCREASE FLEXBILITY FOR STATES
03/30/04 -	NELSON BACKS $6 BILLION FOR CHILD CARE IN NEW WELFARE REFORM BILL
03/26/04 -	City of Norfolk and Sarpy County to Receive Federal Funding for Full Time Officers In Schools
03/25/04 -	NELSON SUPPORTS TWO-TRACK APPROACH TO REDUCING FLOOD INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR NORTH PLATTE RESIDENTS
03/25/04 -	Nelson Presses Military Brass on Post-9/11 Air Civil Defense Plans for U.S. Cities
03/25/04 -	Nelson Wants Canadian Border Opened for Cattle 30 Months or Younger for Slaughter
03/19/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON MAXINE MORRISON
03/19/04 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS MEAURE TO AID SUFFERERS OF JUVENILE DIABETES
03/19/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF IRAQ WAR
03/11/04 -	Statement from Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson
03/11/04 -	NELSON TO OFFER METH AMENDMENT TO BUDGET RESOLUTION
03/10/04 -	NELSON STANDS UP FOR NEBRASKA BUSINESSMAN TONY RAIMONDO
03/10/04 -	NELSON CONGRATULATES NEW “MANUFACTURING CZAR” TONY RAIMONDO
03/10/04 -	NELSON ASKS CHENEY TO EVALUATE PROGRESS IN RESTARTING BEEF TRADE WITH JAPAN
03/10/04 -	NELSON: DROUGHT CONFERENCE WILL SHARE NEW TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
03/09/04 -	NELSON, ENZI INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO INCREASE CHICORY PRODUCTION
03/04/04 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES BILL TO HELP TROOPS WITH TRAVEL COSTS
03/04/04 -	NELSON: MEXICO MAKES RIGHT DECISION IN LIFTING BAN ON U.S. BEEF
03/04/04 -	SENATE PANEL EXAMINES NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION PLAN
03/03/04 -	GRAND ISLAND SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
03/03/04 -	NELSON PRESSES MILITARY ON CRITICAL SKILLS SHORTAGES
February
02/29/04 -	STATEMENT OF NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON ON THE GUN LIABILITY BILL
02/27/04 -	NELSON: MENTORING FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM U.S. DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
02/27/04 -	Bruning, NE Pork Producer Joy Phillipi to Testify Before Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Animal ID Program
02/26/04 -	Nelson Cosponsors Bill Calling on Medicare Agency to Share Cost Estimates With Congress
02/26/04 -	Nelson Prepares Push for Chicory
02/25/04 -	U.S. CHAMBER HONORS SENATOR BEN NELSON WITH 2004 “SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE” AWARD
02/25/04 -	Nelson Expresses Outrage to Military Leaders Over Reports of Sexual Assault Among Military Ranks
02/24/04 -	NELSON MEETS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF PANHANDLE COMMUNITY SERVICES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO VITAL YOUTH PROGRAMS
02/24/04 -	NELSON NAMED NRHA RURAL HEALTH CHAMPION
02/24/04 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS MEASURE TO AID FAMILIES WITH COSTS OF LONG-TERM CARE
02/18/04 -	STATEMENT FROM NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON
02/18/04 -	CREIGHTON, SUTHERLAND RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
02/17/04 -	‘Magnificent Seven’ Honor Nelson’s Work for Rural Hospitals
02/13/04 -	STATEMENT OF SENATOR NELSON ON THE ANNOUNCED ENERGY BILL AGREEMENT
02/12/04 -	Nelson: Post Office Agrees In Principle to Stay in Downtown North Platte
02/12/04 -	Nelson Questions VA policy on Cardiac Care for Nebraska Veterans
02/11/04 -	SCOTTSBLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
02/09/04 -	STATEMENT FROM NEBRASKA’S SENATOR BEN NELSON
02/06/04 -	SENATE DESIGNATES JANUARY AS “NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH”
January
01/29/04 -	NELSON: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT SKIP OUT ON EDUCATION BILL
01/29/04 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD FORCES
01/28/04 -	OMAHA FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
01/28/04 -	LINCOLN FIRE AND RESCUE RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANT
01/28/04 -	SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE HEARS TESTIMONY ON PRE-WAR INTELLIGENCE
01/27/04 -	SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE EXAMINES USDA ACTION ON MAD COW DISEASE
01/26/04 -	NELSON URGES PRESIDENT TO SUPPORT VETERANS’ PROGRAMS
01/20/04 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL
01/14/04 -	BEATRICE, OGALLALA, CHADRON RECEIVE FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
01/13/04 -	NELSON 2004 SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
01/07/04 -	LINWOOD, PALMYRA, CLATONIA, FARWELL FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FEMA FIRE FIGHTING GRANTS
01/07/04 -	NELSON TO TRAVEL TO ISRAEL, JORDAN
01/07/04 -	NELSON JOINS CALL FOR HEARINGS ON NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
01/07/04 -	NELSON CALLS ON VENEMAN TO APPOINT SPECIAL ENVOY TO RESTART BEEF TRADE
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
December
12/30/02 -	NELSON SEEKS RESTORATION OF $100M FOR RURAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM
12/20/02 -	NELSON READIES FOR BATTLE ON BIOTERRORISM LAB
12/20/02 -	NELSON: LINCOLN COMPANY AWARDED NEARLY $8 MILLION CONTRACT
12/20/02 -	NEBRASKA DELEGATION SEEKS BUSH SUPPORT FOR NEW STRATCOM MISSIONS
12/19/02 -	NELSON, COLLEAGUES SEEK ADMINISTRATION PLANS ON UNEMPLYMENT EXTENSION BEFORE END OF YEAR
12/19/02 -	NELSON: DOD PLANS EXPANSION OF STRATCOM
12/18/02 -	NELSON SEEKS EXTENSION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON MEDICAID POLICY
12/17/02 -	NELSON CALLS FOR HEARINGS INTO NORTH KOREA’S ARMS PROGRAM
12/13/02 -	NELSON URGES NEBRASKANS TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR TROOPS
12/11/02 -	FULLERTON’S WOODLAND PARK RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SERVICE COORDINATOR
12/06/02 -	NELSON PUSHES FOR ACTION ON HARD WHITE WHEAT
12/02/02 -	NELSON RECOGNIZED BY ORDER OF THE SILVER ROSE
November
11/27/02 -	NELSON: GI VETERANS HOME AWARDED FEDERAL GRANT
11/27/02 -	NELSON THANKSGIVING MESSAGE
11/26/02 -	PRESIDENT SIGNS TERRORISM REINSURANCE LEGISLATION
11/22/02 -	NELSON SEEKS MASS TRANSIT FUNDS
11/20/02 -	NELSON: SENATE PASSES HOMESTEAD NATIONAL MONUMENT ACT
11/19/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON TERRORISM INSURANCE LEGISLATION PASSED BY SENATE
11/19/02 -	SENATE PASSES HOMELAND SECURITY LEGISLATION
11/14/02 -	NELSON SECURES WHITE HOUSE COMMITMENT TO CONSIDER UNMC FOR NATIONAL LAB
11/14/02 -	NELSON REINTRODUCES DROUGHT RELIEF PACKAGE
11/13/02 -	NELSON PUSHES UNMC FOR NATIONAL BIOTERRORISM LAB
11/13/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE, ASSIST STATES
11/13/02 -	NEBRASKAN APPOINTED TO SBA REGULATORY FAIRNESS BOARD
11/12/02 -	NELSON-BACKED AGREEMENT BREAKS LOGJAM ON HOMELAND SECURITY
11/12/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO INCREASE FEDERAL CONTRIBUTION TO MEDICAID HOSPTIAL PROGRAMS
11/12/02 -	SENATE PASSES SANTEE SIOUX CLEAN WATER BILL
October
10/31/02 -	NELSON SAYS FOCUS ON FIRST RESPONDERS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AS THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE ON HOMELAND SECURITY
10/29/02 -	NELSON: RIDGE TO VISIT NEBRASKA; TOUR UNMC BIOTERRORISM PROJECTS
10/25/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SENATOR PAUL WELLSTONE OF MINNESOTA
10/23/02 -	NELSON: CHADRON RECEIVES YOUTHBUILD IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
10/22/02 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES NEALRY $2.7 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS TO SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INVESTMENT IN NEBRASKA RURAL COMMUNITIES
10/18/02 -	NELSON: IMMANUEL AWARDED $1,462,000 HUD GRANT
10/18/02 -	HEARTLAND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS RECEIVED $207,000 FEDERAL GRANT FOR MENTORING PROGRAMS IN LINCOLN
10/17/02 -	NELSON: HASTINGS HEAD START PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT
10/16/02 -	SENATE PASSES ELECTION REFORM
10/16/02 -	NELSON WILL CONDUCT “CONGRESS IN THE CLASSROOM” WITH FILLMORE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
10/16/02 -	SENATE PASSES DEFENSE SPENDING BILL
10/15/02 -	NELSON SUPPORTS INCREASE IN CHILD CARE FUNDING
10/11/02 -	SENATE APPROVES IRAQ RESOLUTION
10/10/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE HUNGER AWARENESS
10/10/02 -	NELSON: NETV TO RECEIVE FEDERAL GRANT OF $1,621,498
10/09/02 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA STATE CAPITOL TO RECEIVE $500,000 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT
10/08/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSH’S REMARKS ON IRAQ
10/04/02 -	NELSON URGES PRESIDENT TO PUSH FOR QUICK RESOLUTION OF WEST COAST LOCKOUT
10/03/02 -	NELSON URGES CONFEREES TO COMPLETE WORK ON TERROR REINSURANCE LEGISLATION
10/02/02 -	NELSON HONORED FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN PROMOTING CLEAN FUELS
10/02/02 -	ELLIS NOMINATION CLEARS SENATE
10/01/02 -	ELLIS NOMINATION CLEARS SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE
September
09/30/02 -	NELSON: NEBRASKANS WILL RECEIVE FAIR HEARING ON APPEAL OF WASTE LAWSUIT
09/26/02 -	NELSON: ADMINISTRATION BLOCKING OWN REQUEST ON HOMELAND SECURITY LABOR MANAGEMENT FLEXBILITY
09/25/02 -	NELSON SEEKS BALANCE BETWEEN CONSUMERS AND BUSINESS ON ASBESTOS LEGISLATION
09/25/02 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA CYBERSEED PROJECT TO RECEIVE $675,000
09/24/02 -	NELSON: COMPROMISE REACHED ON LABOR MANAGEMENT IMPASSE
09/24/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON COMPROMISE ON LABOR MANAGEMENT ISSUES ON HOMELAND SECURITY
09/24/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO HONOR 4-H
09/23/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON STATUS OF HOMELAND SECURITY BILL IN SENATE
09/20/02 -	NELSON: FOLSOM CHILDREN’S ZOO TO RECEIVE GRANT OF $112,500
09/19/02 -	NELSON: OMAHA AND BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AWARDED SAFE SCHOOLS/HEALTHY STUDENTS GRANT
09/19/02 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA TO RECEIVE FUNDING TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
09/16/02 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA TO RECEIVE $1,088,000 IN EQIP FUNDING
09/13/02 -	NELSON: EAGLE RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDS TO ENHANCE FIREFIGHTING CAPABILITIES
09/12/02 -	NELSON LAUDS BUSH’S “CONDITIONS FOR PEACE” IN IRAQ
09/11/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS
09/10/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY SYSTEM UPGRADE
09/10/02 -	NELSON DROUGHT RELIEF PACKAGE CLEARS SENATE
09/10/02 -	SENATE PASSES DROUGHT RELIEF
09/09/02 -	NELSON, SENATORS RALLY ROUND DROUGHT RELIEF
09/06/02 -	NELSON: DROUGHT VOTE EXPECTED TUESDAY
09/05/02 -	McCOOK AWARDED COPS IN SCHOOLS GRANT
09/04/02 -	NELSON PRESSES FOR DROUGHT RELIEF
August
08/23/02 -	NELSON: McCOOK RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDS TO ENHANCE FIREFIGHTING CAPABILITIES
08/22/02 -	NELSON WILL PRESENT FLAG TO VETERAN
08/19/02 -	NELSON URGES STATEWIDE DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATION
08/13/02 -	SENATE COMPLETES TERROR INSURANCE, ATTEMPTS TO PASS DROUGHT RELIEF BEFORE ADJOURNING
08/13/02 -	NELSON JOINS SENATE BALTIC FREEDOM CAUCUS
08/09/02 -	NELSON: FEMA AWARDS GRANT TO WYMORE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
08/06/02 -	NELSON: KEARNEY RECEIVES FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT
08/06/02 -	NELSON TO CHAIR AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE HEARING IN GRAND ISLAND ON DROUGHT
08/02/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO OPEN MILITARY RECORDS
08/01/02 -	NELSON BLASTS VA PLAN TO LIMIT ACCESS TO VETERANS SERVICES
08/01/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON FINAL PASSAGE OF TRADE LEGISLATION
July
07/31/02 -	SENATE PASSES GENERIC DRUG BILL
07/29/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS WHITE HOUSE COMMISSION ON NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH ACT
07/25/02 -	NELSON’S “STATE FISCAL RELIEF” AMENDMENT OVERWHELMINGLY PASSES SENATE
07/24/02 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES $1MILLION TO FIGHT METH AND $600,000 FOR BOYS & GIRLS HOME
07/24/02 -	NELSON: “DO NOT HOLD FARMERS AND RANCHERS HOSTAGE” TO OFFSETS
07/23/02 -	NELSON SUPPORTS COMPREHENSIVE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL
07/17/02 -	NELSON WILL HOLD “CONGRESS IN THE CLASSROOM” CHAT WITH OMAHA STUDENTS
07/17/02 -	NELSON: BILL WILL CLOSE FUNDING GAP TO RURAL VETERANS
07/17/02 -	NELSON REQUESTS FUNDING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
07/15/02 -	NELSON PUSHES FOR INCREASED SUPPORT FOR ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE
07/15/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON ACCOUNTING REFORM LEGISLATION
07/12/02 -	NELSON: PEOPLE UNITED FOR FAMILIES RECEIVES GRANT FROM DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM
07/11/02 -	SUPPORT BUILDS FOR NELSON-COLLINS STATE FISCAL RELIEF
07/11/02 -	NELSON PRAISES USDA DECISION TO EXPAND CRP EMERGENCY HAYING AND GRAZING PROGRAM
07/09/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON YUCCA MOUNTAIN NUCLEAR REPOSITORY
07/09/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON FEDERAL DROUGHT ASSISTANCE FOR NEBRASKA
June
06/28/02 -	NELSON PRAISES ADMINISTRATION’S ENDORSEMENT OF RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD
06/28/02 -	NELSON DENOUNCES PLANNED RUSSIAN POULTRY IMPORT STANDARDS
06/27/02 -	NELSON SEEKS TO RESTORE MEDICARE FUNDING FOR LONG-TERM NURSING HOME CARE
06/27/02 -	SENATE PASSES DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
06/26/02 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES $950K GRANT TO IMPROVE AIR SERVICE IN SCOTTSBLUFF AREA
06/26/02 -	NELSON BLASTS PLEDGE RULING
06/26/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON DECISION TO MERGE SPACECOM, STRATCOM
06/25/02 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES NATIONAL EMERGNECY GRANT FOR CUSHMAN-TEXTRON WORKERS
06/25/02 -	NELSON: DECISION CLOSE ON STRATCOM, SPACECOM MERGER
06/20/02 -	NELSON EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN NORTHERN COMMAND NOMINEE
06/20/02 -	NELSON WELCOMES USDA AGRICULTURE DISASTER DECLARATION IN NEBRASKA
06/19/02 -	NELSON SEEKS NATIONAL EMERGNECY GRANT FOR CUSHMAN-TEXTRON WORKERS
06/18/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF TERRORISM INSURANCE LEGISLATION
06/14/02 -	NELSON OPPOSES PLAN TO REDUCE GUARATEED SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
06/14/02 -	NELSON ENCOURAGES HIGH SCHOOLS STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ROCKET CHALLENGE
06/13/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE DEMISE OF THE ABM TREATY
06/12/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON REPEAL OF THE ESTATE TAX
06/10/02 -	STATEMENT OF SENATOR BEN NELSON
06/10/02 -	NELSON HONORED BY FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES
06/06/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
06/06/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE FEDERAL APPROVAL OF NEBRASKA’S BIOTERRORISM PLAN
06/05/02 -	NELSON FILES STATE FISCAL RELIEF AMENDMENT TO SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING MEASURE
06/04/02 -	NELSON: MIDWEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND AWARDED SECA GRANT
May
05/30/02 -	TWO NEBRASKA SCHOOLS RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS BLUE RIBBON AWARD
05/29/02 -	NELSON WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT OF FBI REORGANIZATION
05/23/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON TRADE LEGISLATION
05/23/02 -	NELSON, COLLINS STATE FISCAL RELIEF BILL CLEARS FIRST HURDLE
05/22/02 -	NELSON URGES SWIFT ENACTMENT OF ROMANIAN ADOPTION REFORM LEGISLATION
05/20/02 -	Nelson, Centrist Senators Introduce Welfare Reform Legislation
05/17/02 -	NELSON URGES U.S.-RUSSIAN EFFORT TO CURTAIL NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION
05/17/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON EFFORTS TO END CRUSADER PROGRAM
05/15/02 -	NELSON WILL CONDUCT “CONGRESS IN THE CLASSROOM” WITH GOTHENBURG HIGH SCHOOL
05/13/02 -	NELSON QUESTIONS VA SECRETARY PRINCIPI ABOUT MERGER OF VETERANS’ SERVICE AREAS
05/08/02 -	SENATE PASSES FARM BILL
05/07/02 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES WITNESS LIST FOR SENATE VETERANS’ AFFAIRS NEBRASKA FIELD HEARING
05/07/02 -	NELSON, COLLINS REACH AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNORS ON STATE BUDGET RELIEF
05/02/02 -	NELSON SUPPORTS RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL’S STAND AGAINST TERRORISM
05/01/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS MEDICARE EQUITY ACT FOR VETERANS
05/01/02 -	NELSON COMMENTS ON PURCHASE OF WESTERN SUGAR PLANTS
April
04/30/02 -	NELSON PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE BARRIER TO SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM INCLUDED IN FARM BILL
04/30/02 -	NELSON SPONSORED HARD WHITE WHEAT PROGRAM INCLUDED IN FARM BILL
04/26/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS BILL TO ASSIST LOW INCOME VETERANS WITH PERSCRIPTION DRUG COSTS
04/26/02 -	FARM BILL CONFEREES ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT
04/25/02 -	FIVE NELSON PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN ENERGYBILL PASSED BY SENATE
04/24/02 -	NELSON TO CONTINUE “CONGRESS IN THE CLASSROOM” WITH SCOTTSBLUFF AND FALLS CITY HIGH SCHOOLS
04/23/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS BILL TO MEASURE GREENHOUSE GASES
04/22/02 -	NELSON URGES FUNDING FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
04/22/02 -	NELSON UNVEILS REGULATION REFORM AT HYDROPOWER CONFERENCE
04/17/02 -	Department of Defense Announces Unified Command Plan
04/11/02 -	NELSON, COLLINS OFFER ASSISTANCE FOR STATES’ BUDGET SHORTFALL
04/11/02 -	NELSON DEFENDS RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD AGAINST ATTACKS
04/09/02 -	NELSON TO CHAIR NEBRASKA HEARING ON VETERANS SERVICES CONSOLIDATION
04/09/02 -	NELSON TO BRING CONGRESS TO THE CLASSROOM VIA INTERNET
04/01/02 -	NELSON PRESENTS WWII MEDALS TO HOLDREGE VETERAN
March
03/27/02 -	NELSON SUPPORTS FUNDING TO REDUCE DRUG TRAFFICKING
03/22/02 -	NELSON SUPPORTS INCREASING PROTECTION FOR NATIONAL GUARD AT THE NATION’S BORDERS
03/21/02 -	NELSON SUPPORTS INCREASED COPS FUNDING
03/20/02 -	NELSON OPPOSES SHAYS-MEEHAN CAMPAIGN FINANCE BILL
03/20/02 -	U.S. CHAMBER HONORS SENATOR BEN NELSON WITH 2001 “SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE” AWARD
03/19/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS BILL TO PROTECT PATIENT PRIVACY
03/15/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS BILL TO ENCOURAGE FUEL DIVERSIFICATION
03/15/02 -	NELSON RELAYS CONCERN ON ROTATION POLICY FOR TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN
03/13/02 -	NELSON MANAGES RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD DURING ENERGY DEBATE
03/13/02 -	NELSON SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN FUEL EFFICIENCY ALTERNATIVE
03/12/02 -	NELSON QUESTIONS VA ON PRESCRIPTION CO-PAY HIKE FOR VETERANS
03/12/02 -	NELSON SPONSORS BIPARTISAN AMENDMENT TO EXPAND CONSUMER “SMART METERING” OPTIONS
03/08/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF STIMULUS PACKAGE
03/08/02 -	NELSON TO ATTEND WHITE HOUSE SIGNING CEREMONY ON STIMULUS PACKAGE SATURDAY
03/07/02 -	NELSON NAMED FLOOR MANAGER FOR RENEWABLE FUELS DEBATE
03/06/02 -	NELSON PRAISES DECISION TO EXEMPT TOOL STEEL FROM TARIFFS
03/05/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM AND ENERGY DEBATES
03/01/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO RESTORE HIGHWAY FUNDING
03/01/02 -	NELSON VOTES TO END FILIBUSTER ON ELECTION REFORM BILL
February
02/28/02 -	NELSON SEEKS EXEMPTION FROM TARIFFS AND QUOTAS ON TOOL STEEL
02/28/02 -	NELSON THANKS HAGEL, STAFF FOR THEIR HOSPITALITY DURING HART CLOSURE
02/27/02 -	Nelson, Centrist Senators Unveil Welfare Reform Proposal
02/27/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
02/15/02 -	NELSON REQUESTS VA FIELD HEARING
02/15/02 -	NELSON, STAFF DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO AFGHAN STUDENTS
02/13/02 -	SENATE PASSES NEW FARM BILL, 58-40
02/12/02 -	NELSON SEEKS ANSWERS ON EAS FUNDING
02/12/02 -	NELSON TO HOST HAGEL AND STAFF AT THANK YOU RECEPTION
02/12/02 -	Nelson Announces Delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program
02/07/02 -	PAYMENT LIMITATIONS AMENDMENT PASSES SENATE
02/07/02 -	NELSON BLASTS ADMINISTRATION “ACCOUNTING TOMFOOLERY” IN AGRICULTURE BUDGET
02/06/02 -	Nelson Statement On Failure of Economic Stimulus Legislation
02/05/02 -	NELSON TO TRAVEL TO AFGHANISTAN
02/04/02 -	NELSON NAMES NEW DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY
January
01/31/02 -	Nelson Supports Boosting Agriculture Budget by $97 Billion
01/30/02 -	NELSON SEEKS PROTECTION FOR NEBRASKA VETERANS
01/30/02 -	NELSON SETTLES SCORE OVER ROSE BOWL CONTEST
01/29/02 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
01/24/02 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS COMPANION TO OSBORNE MENTORING LEGISLATION
01/22/02 -	HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING OPEN FOR BUSINESS
December
12/21/01 -	NELSON TAKES ON FLORIDA’S SENATORS AS NEBRASKA PREPARES TO TAKE ON MIAMI
12/21/01 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON END OF FIRST SENATE SESSION
12/20/01 -	SENATE PASSES NELSON PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE BARRIER TO SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
12/19/01 -	MINORITY BLOCKS NEW FARM BILL IN SENATE
12/18/01 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AUTHORIZATION ACT
12/13/01 -	SENATE REPUBLICANS DELAY FARM BILL
12/13/01 -	NELSON OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO DERAIL FARM BILL
12/12/01 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON FARM BILL
12/11/01 -	NELSON URGES CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF ENRON INVESTIGATIONS
12/07/01 -	NELSON OPTIMISTIC EPPLEY WILL REGAIN ACCESS TO NATIONAL AIRPORT
12/05/01 -	SENATE PASSES FINAL VERSION OF RAILROAD RETIREMENT LEGISLATION
12/05/01 -	NELSON, CENTRISTS SEEK ASSISTANCE FOR UNEMPLOYED IN STIMULUS PACKAGE
November
11/27/01 -	NELSON SEEKS QUICK ACTION ON RAILROAD RETIREMENT PACKAGE
11/20/01 -	MOMENTUM BUILDS FOR BIPARTISAN STIMULUS PACKAGE
11/19/01 -	U.S. SENATORS PUT BUFFALO AND BEEF ON THE LINE IN NEBRASKA-COLORADO TILT
11/16/01 -	SENATE PASSES FINAL VERSION OF AVIATION SECURITY BILL
11/15/01 -	SENATE FARM BILL IMPROVES SAFETY NET
11/14/01 -	NELSON, CENTRISTS OFFER COMPROMISE ON ECONOMIC STIMULUS
11/14/01 -	NELSON ELIMINATES BARRIER TO SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IF MILITARY PERSONNEL
11/08/01 -	NELSON LAUDS PROGRESS ON THE FARM BILL
11/01/01 -	SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE EXPANDS USDA BACKED LOANS IN NEW FARM BILL
October
10/17/01 -	LINCOLN ACTION PROGRAM RECEIVES $521,000 TO DEVELOP MULTI-LANGUAGE WEBSITE TO DELIVER COMMUNITY INFORMATION TO NON- AND LIMITED ENGLISH SPEAKING IMMIGRANTS
10/17/01 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SENATE OFFICE BUILDING CLOSURES
10/16/01 -	NELSON URGES INCLUSION OF COMPETITION TITLE IN NEW FARM BILL
10/15/01 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE RECEIVED BY SENATOR DASCHLE’S OFFICE
10/12/01 -	NELSON PUSHES FOR ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE TO KEEP PLANES ON THE PLAINS
10/11/01 -	NELSON ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR NOMINATIONS TO U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES
10/10/01 -	NELSON COSPONSORS LEGISLATION TO PROTECT RESERVISTS WITH USDA LOANS FROM DEFAULT
10/09/01 -	Nelson Co-sponsors Legislation to Help States Prepare Against Biological and Chemical Attacks
10/07/01 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON MILITARY STRIKES IN AFGHANISTAN
10/04/01 -	STATEMENT OF SENATOR BEN NELSON HEARING ON THE NOMINATION OF LAURIE SMITH CAMP
10/01/01 -	Lincoln Action Program Receives $521,000 to Develop Multi-Language Website to Deliver Community Information to Non- and Limited English Speaking Immigrants
September
09/28/01 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA RECEIVES CLOSE TO $1 MILLION FOR CRIME FIGHTING TECHNOLOGY
09/26/01 -	NELSON PRESSES CASE FOR FAMILY FARMERS TO USDA SECRETARY VENEMAN
09/21/01 -	NELSON SUPPORTS AVIATION SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
09/21/01 -	NELSON: HOPE MEDICAL OUTREACH COALITION AWARDED $1,000,000 FOR LOW-INCOME MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM
09/21/01 -	NELSON: CITY OF LINCOLN - PARKS AND RECREATION AWARDED $49,900 FOR FAMILY FOOD INITIATIVE
09/20/01 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA RECEIVES OVER $2 MILLION AWARD TO HELP REDUCE CRIME
09/19/01 -	NELSON SUPPORTS SKY-MARSHAL, ANTI-TERRORISM MEASURES
09/12/01 -	US Department of Energy Issues Gas Price Hotline
August
08/30/01 -	Senate Youth Program Participants from NE Selected
08/03/01 -	SENATE PASSES EMERGENCY FARM ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
08/02/01 -	WILLIAM J. RILEY CONFIRMED BY SENATE, 97-0
08/02/01 -	NELSON SUPPORTS BILL TO IMPROVE GREEN CARD APPLICATION PROCESS
July
07/25/01 -	Senate Ag Committee Passes 2001 Emergency Assistance Bill
07/18/01 -	NELSON MEETS WITH DISTINGUISHED TEACHER FROM VALLEY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
07/18/01 -	NELSON MEETS WITH DISTINGUISHED TEACHER FROM LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
June
06/30/01 -	NELSON TO OCCUPY GEORGE NORRIS'S SENATE DESK
06/29/01 -	SENATE APPROVES NELSON-SNOWE AMENDMENT ADDRESSING EMPLOYER LIABILITY
06/27/01 -	NELSON PROPOSES AMENDMENT TO REDUCE LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYERS OFFERING BENEFITS
06/26/01 -	NELSON JOINS SEC. VENEMAN TO SEEK SENATE APPROVAL OF TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY
06/22/01 -	Nelson Questions Rumsfeld on Military Efficiency, Calls for Effective Programs, Not "Scarecrows"
06/21/01 -	NELSON SUPPORTS BILL THAT WOULD INCREASE RETIREMENT SECURITY FOR DISABLED VETERANS
06/19/01 -	SENATE APPROVES 4-H 'CENTENNIAL' BILL
06/18/01 -	NELSON: NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES AWARDED OVER $1.3 MILLION FOR FACILITY CONSTRUCTION
06/14/01 -	STATEMENT OF SEN. BEN NELSON ON PASSAGE OF THE SENATE EDUCATION REFORM BILL (ESEA)
06/12/01 -	NELSON OFFERS MENTORING AMENDMENT TO ESEA EDUCATION BILL
06/08/01 -	NELSON: OMAHA TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY AWARDED OVER $1.5 MILLION FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE
06/07/01 -	NELSON PROPOSES AMENDMENT TO FULLY FUND TESTING REQUIRED BY EDUCATION BILL
06/07/01 -	SENATOR NELSON TO COSPONSOR CENTENNIAL 4-H LEGISLATION
06/01/01 -	Nelson Seeks Extension for Farmer's Bankruptcy Protection
May
05/31/01 -	Sen. Ben Nelson Statement on Estate Tax Repeal
05/31/01 -	Nelson Interns Escort Nebraska Volleyball Champs
05/25/01 -	NELSON: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER AWARDED OVER $660,000 FOR TWO OF ITS MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS
05/25/01 -	NELSON: BLUE VALLEY COMMUNITY AWARDED OVER $700,000 FOR HEAD START PROGRAM
05/25/01 -	NELSON: CHADRON AWARDED OVER $330,000 FOR HEAD START PROGRAM
05/24/01 -	NELSON URGES NEGOTIATORS TO KEEP KEY PROVISIONS IN FINAL VERSION OF TAX CUT
05/23/01 -	NELSON "CIRCUIT BREAKER" ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
05/23/01 -	NELSON: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY GUN VIOLENCE PROSECUTION PROGRAM FUNDS
05/22/01 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO REAUTHORIZE C.O.P.S. PROGRAM
05/21/01 -	Nelson Statement on the Reconciliation Tax Act
05/21/01 -	NELSON: TWO OMAHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS NAMED BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS
05/21/01 -	NELSON - GRASSLEY BILL TO MAKE LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENTS (LDPS) AVAILABLE TO ADDITIONAL PRODUCERS
05/17/01 -	NELSON SEEKS FEDERAL FUNDS FOR GRAND ISLAND AIRPORT TOWER
05/17/01 -	Nelson Statement on Final Passage of the Tax Cut legislation
05/17/01 -	Nelson Supports Rural Mental Health Accessibility Act of 2001
05/16/01 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON OSBORN RECEIVING THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS
05/14/01 -	NELSON TO OFFER AMENDMENT TO BLOCK UNFUNDED MANDATES
05/10/01 -	NELSON VOTES IN FAVOR OF BUSH BUDGET
05/07/01 -	NELSON CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO HONOR “WHIDBEY 24”
05/02/01 -	NELSON COSPONSORS RETIREMENT SECURITY AND SAVINGS ACT
05/02/01 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PENDING BUDGET DEAL
05/01/01 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON PENDING BUDGET DEAL
April
04/25/01 -	NELSON NAMES VAZQUEZ AS STAFF ASSISTANT
04/11/01 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE RELEASE OF THE NAVY AIR CREW
04/10/01 -	NELSON URGES FUNDING FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
04/07/01 -	SENATE PASSES BIPARTISAN TAX-BUDGET PLAN 65-35
04/04/01 -	NELSON INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN ALTERNATIVE TO BUSH TAX CUT PLAN
04/03/01 -	Nelson Seeks action on Promised Crop Disaster Assistance
04/02/01 -	Floor Statement by Senator Ben Nelson
March
03/27/01 -	NELSON DELIVERS FIRST STATEMENT FROM SENATE
03/22/01 -	NELSON SAYS NEBRASKA'S MEAT INSPECTION PROCESS MAKES THE GRADE
03/20/01 -	NELSON STATEMENT ON THE EPA ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE DRINKING WATER REGULATION FOR ARSENIC
03/19/01 -	NELSON SEEKS ANSWERS ON USDA PLAN FOR FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE PREVENTION
03/16/01 -	Neslon Statement On Crop Disaster Payments Announcement