Sen. Ben Nelson joins Senate Democrats Opposing Cap-And-Trade Bill This Year

Friday, August 14th 2009
by jtuch
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Good news - Senator Ben Nelson joins three other Senators in saying no on cap-and-trade this year! Hopefully a massive tax increase will be defeated.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=ah3CTKEw4HQc

We applaud Senator Nelson for listening to Nebraskans on this issue. Over a month ago State Senator Beau McCoy, of Omaha, wrote a letter to Senator Nelson that was signed by 18 other State Senators opposing Cap-and-Trade legislation. State Senator McCoy recognized this bill for what it is; a tax increase on energy will hurt Nebraska’s families and small-businesses.

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July 4th Tea Party Rallies in Nebraska

Wednesday, July 1st 2009
by jtuch
in Taxes, Spending, Limited Government
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Lincoln, Nebraska
Saturday, July 4, 2009
12 noon- 2pm
State Capitol
1445 K Street
Shelli (organizer)
402-261-5573 (organizer phone)
website: www.grassrootsne.com

Omaha, Nebraska
Saturday, July 4, 2009
11 AM - 3 PM
Walnut Grove Park
150th & Q Streets
Doug Kagan (organizer)
(402) 551-0921 (organizer phone)
website: http://www.netaxpayers.com

Grand Island, Nebraska
Saturday, July 4, 2009
10am-4pm
Stolley Park
2013 Stolley Park Rd
Julle Rogers (organizer)
4026319258 (organizer phone)

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AFP Applauds Sen. Johanns for Taking Firm Stance On Earmarks

Friday, May 8th 2009
by mburke
in Spending
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WASHINGTON─ Nebraska Sen. Mike Johanns said today he will not ask for earmarks this year because he questions the level of transparency and merit in the current system used to evaluate earmarks.

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