Senator Ben Nelson

Democrat  •  Nebraska  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2001
Current Term 2007 - 2012 View All

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02/08/12
Kerrey Won’t Run for Senate in Nebraska

Mr. Kerrey, a Democrat, was considering the comeback bid after a decade out of office and posed the most tangible threat to Republicans in Nebraska trying to win the seat of Senator Ben Nelson, who is retiring, and potentially upset Democrats ...

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02/07/12
A political tip sheet for the rest of us outside the Washington Beltway

Sen. Ben Nelson, Nebraska's only Democrat in Congress, is retiring at the end of the year. SUPER PAC MONEY: _ 51: Amount, in millions, raised last year by American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS, two groups tied to Republican strategist Karl Rove.

Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune
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02/07/12
Officials laud FAA bill

"This bill is a win for airports in Nebraska and across our country because it will help ensure that we have an effective, efficient and safe transportation network and will help put people to work on important infrastructure projects," Sen. Ben Nelson sai

Source: McCook Daily Gazette
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02/07/12
Officials laud FAA bill « AviaEd's Blog

“EAS represents a critical piece of the infrastructure that small towns rely on to stay connected to the global economy,” said Nelson, who is not related to Sen. Ben Nelson, a major proponent of the program. “This bill is a win for ...

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02/07/12
ENVIRONMENTAL REPUBLICAN: GOP May Just Take the Senate

When Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., announced his retirement in December, the state immediately topped the list of open, competitive seats Democrats will have to defend in 2012. Without Kerrey, who served in the U.S. Senate ...

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02/07/12
Ex-Sen. Bob Kerrey Not Running Again for Nebraska Seat

Former Sen. Bob Kerrey says he won't seek the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska. Kerrey's announcement Tuesday shuts down hopes for a bid both parties called Democrats' best ...

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