- My favorite part of Governor Heinemans speech was the two year freeze on college tuition. I believe college is just too expensive. We need to ask why is tuition so high? How can we lower the cost for students and their families?
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- In case you missed it: listen to my conversation with Crash Davis during drive time yesterday. http://bit.ly/VlJY1w
- The U.S. Constitution will be read aloud from the floor of the House of Representatives today. Tune in live at 9 AM CST. http://cs.pn/e1vwvH
- After holding debt ceiling press conference, POTUS informed the House Budget Committee that the White House will not be submitting a budget to Congress by deadline. http://bit.ly/1025gVQ
- I have selected 14 students from my district to receive nominations to America’s military academies. These nominees have demonstrate impressive leadership, dedication, and integrity. I commend them for their desire to serve our country. http://1.usa.gov/Xo3GsV
- Good Article in Reuters yesterday. Taking the Department of Energy back to its roots sounds like something worth looking in to this year. http://reut.rs/VTm0If
- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: See my comments on the FCC's spectrum auction. http://1.usa.gov/11gXgjS
- Zoo Academy (14 photos)I had the privilege of speaking to the Zoo Academy classes at the Henry Doorley Zoo today. Also, thank you to the zoo staff for giving me a behind the scenes tour and letting me meet one of the lion cubs. — at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The Omaha World Herald published my opinion piece about the Fiscal Cliff on Sunday. See it here: http://bit.ly/VKKXGl
- From the beginning of the fiscal cliff debates, I held a simple position – not to entertain raising taxes unless there was fundamental reform and real spending cuts that would put us on a path to reducing our deficit. I do not believe the offer we were given by the Senate accomplished that goal.
Read my complete statement about the Biden-McConnell fiscal cliff deal here: http://1.usa.gov/Z4lFsn - In Washington and working with my colleagues on the fiscal cliff. Stay up to date on the latest fiscal cliff news here: http://1.usa.gov/Z4lFsn
- With the Christmas Holiday almost upon us, many services and agencies will be closing in the Omaha area. Find out which ones here: http://bit.ly/VfowqI
- My staff and I adopted a family for Christmas through Open Door Mission. It is a wonderful organization and I had a great time picking out the presents.
Learn how to get involved here: http://bit.ly/Zjr6EB
- I am pleased that the Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized its purchase of the land for a national veteran’s cemetery in Eastern Nebraska. Learn more here: http://1.usa.gov/Wssak1
- Job creation and economic growth suffer while the Secretary of Commerce position remains empty. If the President thinks the Commerce Department is a serious agency, it is time for him to get serious about filling this vacancy with a qualified candidate. Read on here: http://bit.ly/T9R47k
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