Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Mike Johanns [R, NE]

EPA Using Drones To Keep An Eye On Ranchers

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...record of aggressive and over-reaching agriculture regulation, these surveillance flights raise a lot of questions,” Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., said in a statement. The 4th amendment reads, “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, hou

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EPA answers questions about air surveillance in Midwest but questions remain

2012-06-01T21:14:03Z

Adrian Smith, Jeff Fortenberry and Lee Terry, as well as Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson and GOP Sen. Mike Johanns. The letter sent gave the agency until June 10 to respond. A congressional aide familiar with the situation said part of the concern is ...

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Senator Johanns responds to May jobs report

2012-06-01T18:43:44Z

Story Created: Jun 1, 2012 at 5:48 PM CDT Story Updated: Jun 1, 2012 at 6:33 PM CDT Nebraska U.S. Senator Mike Johanns says the down job numbers show that change is needed in Washington. He released a statement on May's job reports saying, quote ...

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EPA Tracking Cows From the Air

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...signed by Republican Reps. Adrian Smith, Jeff Fortenberry and Lee Terry, as well as Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson and GOP Sen. Mike Johanns. The Environmental Protection Agency uses aerial surveillance across a swath of the Midwest know as Section 7 – wh

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EPA answers questions about air surveillance in Midwest but questions remain

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...signed by Republican Reps. Adrian Smith, Jeff Fortenberry and Lee Terry, as well as Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson and GOP Sen. Mike Johanns. The letter sent gave the agency until June 10 to respond. A congressional aide familiar with the situation said par

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Spying On Cows

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...letter included Reps. Adrian Smith (R), Jeff Fortenberry (R) and Lee Terry (R), as well as Sen. Ben Nelson (D) and Sen. Mike Johanns (R). “Farmers and ranchers in Nebraska pride themselves in the stewardship of our state’s natural resources. As you

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State congressional delegation questions reason for EPA aerial surveillance of feeding operations

2012-05-30T19:14:44Z

U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., along with all the members of Nebraska's congressional delegation, wants some answers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about its aerial surveillance of livestock feeding operations in Nebraska.

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GOP Supporters of Increased Revenue are Motivated by Support for Big Government

2012-05-30T14:57:02Z

Added Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.): “My impression is if you brought rates down, did real meaningful tax reform, the additional revenue would not be a deal-killer for many.” Others suggested that it’s time for their party to show more ...

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Nebraska lawmakers question EPA's aerial livestock surveillance

2012-05-30T10:46:30Z

Adrian Smith, Jeff Fortenberry and Lee Terry, as well as Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson and GOP Sen. Mike Johanns. Smith, co-chairman of the Modern Agriculture Caucus and the Congressional Rural Caucus, said Tuesday the operations in many cases are ...

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EPA told to come clean on feedlot flyovers

2012-05-30T10:03:33Z

“Given EPA’s recent track record of aggressive and over-reaching agriculture regulation, these surveillance flights raise a lot of questions,” Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., said in a statement. At the March meeting, the EPA made it clear that it had ...

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EPA told to come clean on feedlot flyovers

2012-05-30T01:00:00Z

...record of aggressive and over-reaching agriculture regulation, these surveillance flights raise a lot of questions,” Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., said in a statement. At the March meeting, the EPA made it clear that it had conducted flights in both Nebr

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Nebraska lawmakers question EPA's aerial livestock surveillance

2012-05-30T01:00:00Z

...letter signed by Republican Reps. Adrian Smith, Jeff Fortenberry and Lee Terry, as well as Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson and GOP Sen. Mike Johanns. Smith, co-chairman of the Modern Agriculture Caucus and the Congressional Rural Caucus, said Tuesday the ope

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Disaster Loan Deadline Nears for Nebraska Residents

2012-05-29T11:52:07Z

U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns is warning that an important deadline is nearing for residents in seven Nebraska counties who suffered damages in the last year’s devastating Missouri River flooding. The flood destroyed farm fields, homes and businesses.

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Flood damage deadline nears

2012-05-27T01:00:00Z

...passed. Read more A report says some states make it too tough to enter low- or moderate-paying jobs. Read more U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns is warning that an important deadline is nearing for residents in seven Nebraska counties who suffered damage in last y

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Deadline nears for residents in flooded Nebraska counties

2012-05-26T22:25:36Z

OMAHA -- U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns is warning that an important deadline is nearing for residents in seven Nebraska counties who suffered damages in the last year's devastating Missouri River flooding. The flood destroyed farm fields, homes and businesses.

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Sen. Mike Johanns warns that disaster loan deadline nears for residents in 7 Nebraska counties

2012-05-26T14:26:00Z

OMAHA, Neb. — U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns is warning that an important deadline is nearing for residents in seven Nebraska counties who suffered damages in the last year's devastating Missouri River flooding. The flood destroyed farm fields, homes ...

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Johanns Supports Fiscally Responsible Student Loan Fix

2012-05-25T12:46:58Z

May 25, 2012 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- WASHINGTON - Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) today voted to extend current federally subsidized student loan interest rates for one year. The legislation, which Johanns ...

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Senator: Violate USERRA, lose your contract

2012-05-25T12:25:29Z

Also on Thursday, Pryor and Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., introduced the Helping Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Return to Employment at Home Act, which they call the HIRE At Home Act. Similar to a bill introduced in the House in February by Rep.

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Senator: Violate USERRA, lose your contract

2012-05-25T01:00:00Z

...forced into arbitration, even if they signed an arbitration agreement when they were hired. Also on Thursday, Pryor and Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., introduced the Helping Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Return to Employment at Home Act, which they call the

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Johanns introduces vet jobs bill

2012-05-24T15:04:09Z

WASHINGTON — Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., introduced legislation Thursday with Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., aimed at encouraging states to take into account military veterans’ service-connected skills and training when granting state ...

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