Rep. Lee Terry

Republican  •  2nd District, Nebraska  •  7th Term  •  Sworn In 1999
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06/03/12
Don Walton: Fischer surge still hot topic

The early national political view of metropolitan Omaha's 2nd District House race is that Lee Terry is firmly positioned to win re-election in November. Here's a roundup from Dave Boomer, the Republican congressman's campaign manager: * The Cook Political

Source: Lincoln Journal Star
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06/03/12
Political notebook: First lady ran up $18,000 tab on Tucson taxpayers

And I was right: It's the PAC of Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb. Sure enough, the "Alamo" and "Lone Star" PACs were from Texas legislators. Here are a few of my favorites: • "PAC to the Future," not to be confused with "Back to the Future," and not affiliated ...

Source: Arizona Daily Star
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06/01/12
State Dept. downplays Russian connection to UN telecom official

...re-elected unanimously at the last go-around,” Verveer said in response to a question posed by Nebraska Republican Rep. Lee Terry. “And so he’s very well respected, and he’s been very effective.” “I don’t personally have any serious misgiv

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05/31/12
State Dept. downplays Russian connection to UN telecom official

Lee Terry. “And so he’s very well respected ... “And that’s concerning,” Rep. Terry said.

Source: YAHOO!
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05/31/12
Pending regulations threaten to put 'handcuffs' Internet

"We're all in agreement on this one," said U.S. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb. At a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee meeting, Democrats and Republicans affirmed support for the Internet's free and pluralist structure, which they said provides ...

Source: United Press International
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05/31/12
Pending regulations threaten to put 'handcuffs' Internet

...Thursday over pending international proposals to regulate the Internet. "We're all in agreement on this one," said U.S. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb. At a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee meeting, Democrats and Republicans affirmed support for the In

Source: iStockAnalyst
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05/31/12
Nebraska Congressmen Headlining Fundraiser for Fischer

...Republican Reps. Jeff Fortenberry, Adrian Smith and Lee Terry are headlining a fundraiser for Republican Senate candidate Deb Fischer next Tuesday at the American Trucking Associations. As the invite shows, the ask is $1,000 for hosts, $250 for sponsors

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05/31/12
Pending regulations threaten to put 'handcuffs' Internet

...Thursday over pending international proposals to regulate the Internet. "We're all in agreement on this one," said U.S. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb. At a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee meeting, Democrats and Republicans affirmed support for the In

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05/30/12
Nebraska Congressmen question EPA aerial surveillance on ranches

Adrian Smith, Jeff Fortenberry and Lee Terry, as well as Democratic Sen ... our state’s natural resources,” wrote the Nebraska lawmakers in a release on Congressman Adrian Smith’s website. “As you might imagine, this practice has ...

Source: CattleNetwork.com
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05/30/12
Smith demands answers from EPA over aerial surveillance of Nebraska livestock operations

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today joined Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Lee Terry (R-NE) and Sens. Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa ...

Source: York News-Times
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05/29/12
Smith Demands Answers From EPA Over Aerial Surveillance Of Nebraska Livestock Operations

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today joined Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Lee Terry (R-NE) and Sens. Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson inquiring ...

Source: WOWT
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05/27/12
Don Walton: Role of government part of the debate

President Obama won that electoral vote, but it didn't keep Republican Rep. Lee Terry from being re-elected. Kerrey doesn't win his Senate contest with Deb Fischer unless he wins Omaha big.  The Obama ground game that was on display in Omaha in 2008 ...

Source: Lincoln Journal Star
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05/25/12
Friends, family remember Bob Boozer

Those who knew Boozer off the court, including Gov. Dave Heineman, Rep. Lee Terry and Mayor Jim Suttle were also present. "We lost, not only an icon, but one of the best community leaders this community has ever seen," Terry said. "And that's what we're ..

Source: msnbc.com
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05/22/12
Group: Keystone XL would raise gas prices

...gas prices go up — all so TransCanada can make more money selling their oil with their export pipeline,” Kleeb said. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., who is leading the push in Congress to force approval of the pipeline project, took issue with the environme

Source: Omaha.com
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05/22/12
Group: Keystone XL would raise gas prices

...gas prices go up — all so TransCanada can make more money selling their oil with their export pipeline,” Kleeb said. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., who is leading the push in Congress to force approval of the pipeline project, took issue with the environme

Source: Omaha.com
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05/21/12
BC-NE--Nebraska News Digest 5 am, NE

Rep. Lee Terry took issue with his challenger, Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing, referring to Terry in a recent fundraising email as "the water boy." Terry said that was a term Ewing called him when Terry was the school football equipment ...

Source: Oregonian
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05/20/12
House opponents recall school spat as race looms

Rep. Lee Terry took issue with his challenger, Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing, referring to Terry in a recent fundraising email as "the water boy." Terry said that was a term Ewing called him when Terry was the school football equipment ...

Source: RealClearPolitics
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05/18/12
Nelson still opposes same-sex marriage

Rep. Lee Terry said he opposes gay marriage but said he trusts states to make their own decisions on the issue. “If Massachusetts thinks it’s appropriate, we shouldn’t have the authority to stop them,” Terry said. On the issue of gay ...

Source: Star-Herald
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05/17/12
Columbia's blight debate: A question of jobs vs. neighborhood values

They consulted Lee Terry, chief executive officer of the Columbia Board ... In light of public fears, state Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, and other lawmakers pursued legislation declaring that any finding of blight for enhanced enterprise ...

Source: Columbia Missourian
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05/17/12
Fischer win came from late kick, not early voting

One thing that's clear: Fischer is not yet known by many Nebraskans or by many people in the Republican establishment of Washington, D.C. Rep. Lee Terry of Nebraska said his House colleagues kept coming up to him Wednesday and asking him for the ...

Source: Omaha World-Herald
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05/17/12
Local youth earn Congressional Awards

Rep. Lee Terry, Brig. Gen. Don Bacon, 55th Wing commander and Frank Harwood, Bellevue Public Schools superintendent, praised the winners for their dedication, initiative, leadership and service to their peers, schools and local community during the program

Source: AF.mil
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05/17/12
Local youth earn Congressional Awards

Rep. Lee Terry, Brig. Gen. Don Bacon, 55th Wing commander and Frank Harwood, Bellevue Public Schools superintendent, praised the winners for their dedication, initiative, leadership and service to their peers, schools and local community during the program

Source: AF.mil
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05/17/12
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Democratic establishment rallies around Rick Nolan in MN-08

Gwen Howard by a 62-38 margin, after which Howard immediately endorsed Ewing. He'll take on GOP Rep. Lee Terry, who beat a fractured field of Some Dudes in his own primary with an uninspiring 59.5% of the vote. • NJ-10: Another union has ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/17/12
US CHAMBER ENDORSES OLSON BILL TO ENSURE ELECTRIC GRID RELIABILITY

Pete Olson: Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) today welcomed the U.S. Chamber ... Original co-sponsors of H.R. 4273: Reps. Mike Doyle (D-PA), Lee Terry (R-NE), Gene Green (D-TX), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Charlie Gonzalez (D-TX). Under current law, a ...

Source: power-eng.com
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05/17/12
FURTHERMORE

...will be well represented in the November elections. Both candidates in the 2nd Congressional District, incumbent Republican Rep. Lee Terry and Democratic nominee John Ewing, are alums. There are compelling reasons for focusing state attention on China.

Source: Omaha.com
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05/17/12
FURTHERMORE

...be well represented in the November elections. Both candidates in the 2nd Congressional District, incumbent Republican Rep. Lee Terry and Democratic nominee John Ewing, are alums. There are compelling reasons for focusing state attention on China. Milli

Source: Omaha.com
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05/17/12
FURTHERMORE

...will be well represented in the November elections. Both candidates in the 2nd Congressional District, incumbent Republican Rep. Lee Terry and Democratic nominee John Ewing, are alums. There are compelling reasons for focusing state attention on China.

Source: Omaha.com
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05/16/12
House Republicans Press NTIA, RUS on Overbuild Issue

Communications Subcommittee Chair Greg Walden (R-Ore.) called overbuilding "a perennial concern" and Rep. Lee Terry (R-Neb.), vice chair, said it had been a question "since day one." Rep. Charles Bass (R-N.H.) said he wanted to make sure funds were being .

Source: Broadcasting Cable
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05/16/12
Plainview candidate pleased with voter support

Fortenberry will square off against Korey Reiman of Lincoln, the Democratic primary winner. In the 2nd District, U.S. Rep. Lee Terry of Omaha handily won the nomination in the Omaha-centered district, beating four fellow Republicans — three of ...

Source: Norfolk Daily News
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05/16/12
Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 5/16

Gwen Howard by a 62-38 margin, after which Howard immediately endorsed Ewing. He'll take on GOP Rep. Lee Terry, who beat a fractured field of Some Dudes in his own primary with an uninspiring 59.5% of the vote. 12:59 PM PT: FL-19: Ex-Gov.

Source: DAILY KOS
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