Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R, NE-1]

Congressional Outrage Over AP Phone Records

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...now solicits our understanding. It seems the leviathan is rather unwieldy and difficult to manage. This is my shocked face. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE): [W]e are learning that the Department of Justice seized phone records of Associated Press reporters

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NSAC backs Farm Program Integrity Act

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) introduced the (H.R. 1932) in the House of Representatives to restore integrity and fiscal responsibility to the commodity program portion of the farm safety net. This bill is identical to a Senate bill (S. 281) introduced earl

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House Prospects Snub a Senate Run and Who Can Blame Them?

2013-05-13T01:00:00Z

...Daines will take a flier at the newly open seat in Montana. And any or all of the House members from Nebraska — Republicans Jeff Fortenberry, Adrian Smith and Lee Terry — would think about running for the open seat there if Gov. Dave Heineman bows o

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Darrell Issa: State Department Officials To Testify On Benghazi Attack

2013-05-04T01:00:00Z

...of senseless violence that took the lives of these public servants. On a personal note, Chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the United States. Throughout the Libyan revolution, he selflessly served our country and the Libyan people at

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Bill reintroduced to expand opportunities for new farmers

2013-04-26T01:00:00Z

...In addition to the bill’s lead sponsors, the following members have signed on as original co-sponsors: Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, New York Rep. Chris Gibson, and Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member, Vermont

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Neb. Rep. Terry to change email form on website

2013-04-25T01:00:00Z

...issue arose when Noelle Ptomey , of Cedar Bluffs, complained after she couldn't email Terry through his website form. She's in Rep. Jeff Fortenberry 's district. The email page on Terry's website requires users to enter a ZIP code. Those outside the dis

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2014 Senate state of play: After Baucus retirement, a clearer picture

2013-04-24T01:00:00Z

...Heineman jumps in, he’d be the immediate front runner, though he’s shown some hesitation. State Auditor Mike Foley , Rep. Jeff Fortenberry and former state Treasurer Shane Osborn are also mentioned for the GOP. Cook Rating: Solid Republican Rothenbe

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Service to honor residents killed in Vietnam War

2013-04-18T01:00:00Z

...a nice memorial,” said Moore, a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, chapter 397. Speakers are expected to include Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, State Sen. Charlie Janssen, Fremont Mayor Scott Getzschman and Region 5/6 Emergency Manager Bill Pook, a Vi

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Money Reveals Some Members Aren't Really Serious About Senate Bids (Yet)

2013-04-18T01:00:00Z

...is still considering a Senate run. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo) If Reps. Steve King, Jeff Fortenberry and Nick J. Rahall II are serious about running for Senate, their campaign fundraising does not show it. In general, members raise major cash t

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Retying those apron strings in a good way

2013-04-17T01:00:00Z

...at the Women’s Fund Fall Luncheon on Oct. 24 at the Century Link Center Omaha. Military job in mind? Learn how Saturday Rep. Jeff Fortenberry and Sen. Deb Fischer will host a “U.S. Military Day” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for high school and col

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Retying those apron strings in a good way

2013-04-17T01:00:00Z

Retying those apron strings in a good way

2013-04-17T01:00:00Z

Retying those apron strings in a good way

2013-04-17T01:00:00Z

Congress flies commercial to Vatican, but lawmakers didn’t have to pay their own way

2013-03-20T01:00:00Z

...Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and those attending included Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Sean Duffy (R-Wis.), Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.), Ruben Hinojosa (D-Texas), Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) and

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A Roman holiday?

2013-03-20T01:00:00Z

...by Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), also included Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.), Ruben Hinojosa (D-Tex.), Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) and Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) an

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Biden taking Pelosi, N.M. governor to papal inauguration

2013-03-15T01:00:00Z

...Led by Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., the group includes Reps. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn.; Sean Duffy, R-Wis.; Anna Eshoo, D-Calif.; Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb.; Ruben Hinojosa, D-Texas; Jim Langevin, D-R.I.; Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill.; and Loretta Sanchez, D-Calif. Th

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Biden, Pelosi to Pope Francis’ inaugural mass

2013-03-15T01:00:00Z

...Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Wisconsin Republican Rep. Sean Duffy, California Democratic Rep., Anna Eshoo, Nebraska Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Texas Democratic Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, Rhode Island Democratic Rep. Jim Langevin, Illinois Democratic Rep. Daniel

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Rep. Chris Smith to lead delegation to Vatican

2013-03-15T01:00:00Z

...proclamation of the Gospel.” The delegation also will include Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Sean Duffy (R-WI), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX), Jim Langevin (D-RI), Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), and Loretta Sanchez (D-CA). In

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Rep. Dan Lipinski: To Rome for Pope Francis investiture

2013-03-15T01:00:00Z

...to the Vatican will also include, besides Lipinski, Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Sean Duffy (R-WI), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX), Jim Langevin (D-RI), and Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) and Father Patrick Conroy, S.J., the cha

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Furloughs would shut down meat industry a day at a time

2013-03-14T01:00:00Z

...more than 100 federally inspected plants in the state, and almost 340 federal meat inspectors. Roll Call reported Hagen told Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., that “at this point we’re looking at enormous economic disruption not only to the regulated i

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