Pete Ricketts
@PeteRicketts
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Honored to represent the people of Nebraska in the U.S. Senate.
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Joined November 2014
It was great to visit the Beatrice Community Hospital to see the exceptional care their team provides to rural Nebraskans. We discussed transportation challenges, workforce shortages, and their concerns about Medicare Advantage reimbursements. We also talked about our shared
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Chuck Schumer's government shutdown was a reminder that Obamacare has not made healthcare more affordable. But Democrats want to continue giving billions more in healthcare subsidies to insurance companies. Healthcare funds should go to Americans, not insurance companies.
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I had a great morning yesterday speaking with the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce! I discussed how the Working Families Tax Cut Act will deliver lower taxes for Siouxland small businesses. This will create jobs and provide Nebraska families with more opportunities.
Thank you to Sen. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska for stopping in Siouxland this morning to visit with folks and share insight on what's happening in Washington. #SiouxlandChamber #Siouxland #Iowa #Nebraska #SouthDakota
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Sheriff Aaron Hanson is making Douglas County a safer place to live. I’m proud to support his re-election!
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"A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers." - President Kennedy In Nebraska, we are proud to stand with veterans and their families. #VeteransDay
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omahamagazine.com
Bill and Evonne Williams of Omaha frequently use the words “honor” and “privilege” when talking about 11 honor flights they
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Last night, I voted for a bipartisan solution to reopen our federal government. Democrats have orchestrated the longest shutdown in American history. Their political game has caused missed paychecks, flight delays, and the loss of vital government services. I'm glad enough
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Joe Biden released criminals, opened the southern border, and left Nebraskans with 20% inflation. Nebraska Democrats are celebrating his presidency tonight. That's exactly why the Democrat Party continues to shrink in Nebraska, while the Republican Party continues to grow.
Former President Joe Biden will headline an annual gala the Nebraska Democratic Party hosts each year to honor candidates, staff and volunteers.
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President Trump has delivered on his promise to secure our southern border.
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On November 5th, 2024, Nebraska became the first state to enshrine protections for the unborn into our state constitution. I spoke with @tperkins last year about how Nebraska defeated efforts by the pro-abortion lobby to rewrite our state law and took a historical step to
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One year ago today, the American people voted for a change. President Trump has delivered: ✅ Tax cuts for working families ✅ Most secure border in 50+ years ✅ Historic peace deals I'm working alongside President Trump to deliver on our promises to the American people!
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The workers who keep America moving are making their position clear: Democrats should support our bipartisan bill to end the shutdown and reopen the government. https://t.co/3BWTEHIxMV
usatoday.com
Three pilot unions called on Congress to end the government shutdown by passing the Republican-backed continuing resolution.
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Nebraska stands with the brave first responders who selflessly protect our families and communities. That's why I'm co-sponsoring the Thin Blue Line Act. This bill will impose harsher penalties for criminals who target first responders.
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As governor, I signed one of the most comprehensive law enforcement bills in Nebraska history. We kept Nebraskans safe by investing in education, hiring bonuses, and retirement packages for law enforcement officers. I'm proud to support the brave men and women who keep us safe.
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On First Responders Day, many federal first responders are going without pay because Democrats blocked legislation to pay federal workers during the shutdown. First responders sacrifice to keep our communities safe. It's time to stop playing politics with their paychecks.
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Nebraska’s first responders are heroes. I saw it firsthand when historic flooding hit our state in 2019. They sprang into action to help their neighbors, showing courage in the midst of disaster. First responders deserve our gratitude today and every day. #FirstRespondersDay
ksnblocal4.com
Governor Pete Ricketts recognized firefighters in Chapman, Wood River, and Pleasanton for their heroic acts during the flooding in 2019.
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Democrats shut the government down. Now, they are blocking pay for federal employees, including the air traffic controllers, law enforcement, and military personnel who keep Nebraskans safe. Americans are missing paychecks because of the Schumer Shutdown. https://t.co/hp3b0m0hS2
nytimes.com
A Republican measure that would pay essential government employees faltered in the Senate, and the G.O.P. blocked a pair of Democratic bills to pay a broader swath of workers.
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