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Sen. Fischer opposed to immigration reform bill in its current form

Katie Schubert — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:13:56 +0000

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska says she does not support a new immigration reform bill.

Midland University leader considering U.S. Senate bid

Katie Schubert — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:57:07 +0000

Midland University president Ben Sasse is considering a run for U.S. Senate next year.

Gov. Heineman won't run for U.S. Senate in 2014

Associated Press — Mon, 27 May 2013 14:31:34 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman says he will not run for U.S. Senate, making the race to replace Republican U.S. Senator Mike Johanns wide open.

Fischer: Congress can balance fiscal responsibility and funding important needs

Katie Schubert — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:01:54 +0000

Nebraska’s junior U.S. Senator says Congress can balance fiscal responsibility with funding critical programs.

Former Sen. Chuck Hagel confirmed as Secretary of Defense

Katie Schubert — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:18:25 +0000

Former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel will be the next Secretary of Defense.

Johanns announcement shifts focus to opportunities for 2014 candidates

Katie Schubert — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:00:00 +0000

U.S. Senator Mike Johanns’ announcement that he won’t seek a second term could shake up several state and federal races in 2014.

Iowa lawmakers discuss tougher penalties on texting while driving

Associated Press — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:37:08 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Senate lawmakers are considering a bill that toughens Iowa's restrictions against texting while driving.

Sen. Mike Johanns won't seek re-election in 2014

Katie Schubert — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:06:47 +0000

U.S. Senator Mike Johanns won’t run for re-election in 2014.

One of Nebraska's U.S. Senators to vote no on Hagel confirmation

Associated Press — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:28:39 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nebraska Republican Sen. Deb Fischer says she will vote against Chuck Hagel to be the next defense secretary.

Hagel questioned about Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Defense budget

Associated Press — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:43:17 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. John McCain is tangling with Chuck Hagel over his past statements about the Iraq war. The Arizona Republican says that his dissatisfaction Hagel's answers could affect whether he votes for or against the former Republican senator who is President Barack Obama's choice for secretary of defense.