Ben Nelson In The News
October 10, 2008 Foundation unveils sculpture plan
Sen. Ben Nelson, who was one of the leading proponents of community foundations during his time as governor, was a special guest for the event. ...
October 09, 2008 Credit crunch threatens livestock producers
That statistic is a big cause for concern, said Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., as livestock producers are facing even bigger woes now. ...
October 09, 2008 Senators Propose Bill To Require Employers To Disclose Amount ...
and Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) -- employers would have to disclose on annual W-2 tax forms the amount spent on health insurance premiums for employees and their ...
October 08, 2008 Bailout stirs reaction
The bailout comes with a $700 billion price tag, but US Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb) said lawmakers had little choice. âWe had two choices,â he said. ...
October 08, 2008 Nelson speaks out on economy and financial rescue package
By Senator Ben Nelson Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Weâve been riding through choppy seas in Washington over what is commonly referred to as a bailout plan ...
October 08, 2008 For the record
Sen. Ben Nelson is a Democrat. Mountain map: A map that accompanied a Sept. 7 Travel article on Buckhorn Campground in Angeles National Forest showed ...
October 07, 2008 Senators Propose Health Insurance Disclosure Bill
... D-Oregon, and Ben Nelson , D-Neb., and Michael B. Enzi of Wyoming, the senior Republican on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. ...
October 07, 2008 Long-Time Community Leaders Vie For District 5 Seat
The candidate is a former senior aide to Sen. Ben Nelson. He said one of his strongest attributes is his approach to problem-solving. ...
October 07, 2008 Nelson speaks out on economy and financial rescue package
By Senator Ben Nelson Tuesday, October 07, 2008 Weâve been riding through choppy seas in Washington over what is commonly referred to as a bailout plan for ...
October 06, 2008 Nebraska Democratic Party Press Conference on Sunday: Senator Ben ...
WHAT: Senator Ben Nelson will be holding a press conference to react to Governor Sarah Palin's visit to Nebraska and to highlight reasons he is supporting ...
October 06, 2008 Nelson: Palin engaged in "Swift Boat politics"
...Neb. - U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson characterized Sarah Palin's claim that Barack Obama "pals around with terrorists" as "Swift Boat politics." The Nebraska Democrat spoke Sunday evening in advance of an Omaha rally headlined by Palin. Nelson called the comment
Source: Columbus Telegram
October 06, 2008 GOP VP Palin's visit to Omaha draws thousands
...votes. If Obama won the 2nd District vote, he'd have 270 to McCain's 268. A few blocks from the Omaha rally, Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson held a news conference where he said Palin's claim that Barack Obama "pals around with terrorists" was "Swift Boat
Source: Columbus Telegram
October 05, 2008 Some democrats disagree why Sarah Palin visits Nebraska
Democratic Senator Ben Nelson, who is publically backing Obama said it could be a sign the McCain campaign is worried about losing an electoral vote. ...
October 05, 2008 Nelson: Palin engaged in "Swift Boat politics"
(AP) - US Sen. Ben Nelson characterized Sarah Palin's claim that Barack Obama "pals around with terrorists" as "Swift Boat politics. ...
October 04, 2008 Ben Nelson named Bonita Springs Citizen of the Year
âBen Nelson is truly an advocate for our community and we are proud to present him with the Bonita Springs Citizen of the Year Award for 2008,â Griffith ...
October 04, 2008 Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior National ...
Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., has even taken to calling the city "Obamaha" these days. Earlier this month, former Sen. Bob Kerrey, D-Neb., did two events for ...
October 04, 2008 Public suffers when Congress, Wall Street aren't transparent
Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Fla., was emblematic of the openness movement in the nation's capitol. "Any proposal needs to help homeowners restructure their mortgages ...
October 04, 2008 Mayor Nelson named Bonita Springs Citizen of Year
By PAM WITMER ⢠pjwitmer@news-press.com ⢠October 5, 2008 Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson added one more title to his list Saturday night when he was named ...
October 01, 2008 Senate Passes $700 Billion Bailout Plan
Senator Ben Nelson says he's not happy about the choice, comparing it to quote "putting a pretty bow on a skunk. The skunk still stinks. ...
October 01, 2008 How Midlands senators are planning to vote on the bailout
Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb.: He was planning to support the legislation. Nebraskans might not be responsible for the economic crisis but will feel dire effects ...
October 01, 2008 Nebraska senators OK $700 billion bailout plan
Washington, DC- Nebraska senators Chuck Hagel (R) and Ben Nelson (D) joined 72 Senate colleagues Wednesday, endorsing a $700 billion economic bailout plan. ...
October 01, 2008 Nebraska senators Nelson, Hagel backing bailout package
(AP) - Republican Chuck Hagel says he'll be joining his Democratic colleague, Ben Nelson, in voting for the $700 billion financial bailout package. ...
October 01, 2008 Nebraska Senators plan to vote for new bailout plan
Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson said he is not happy about it, but will vote in favor of the plan. "This is not a pleasant choice. It is like putting a pretty ...
October 01, 2008 Nebraska's Sen. Nelson backing bailout package
By NELSON LAMPE 10.01.08, 1:49 PM ET Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson says he's not happy about it, but he intends to vote for the $700 billion financial bailout ...
September 30, 2008 Nebraska dairy farmer flies to Washington to oppose bailout plan
Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., said he had heard from more Nebraskans on the bailout than perhaps any other issue during his eight years in the Senate. ...
September 30, 2008 Senator Nelson shares thoughts on bailout plan
One of those trying to get things squared away in Washington is Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson. He shared his thoughts with News 5 Tuesday. ...
September 29, 2008 Sen. Ben Nelson: A âCOOLâ new law
By Sen. Ben Nelson (D_Neb.) Americans read labels. We like to be informed. Just about every label in every piece of clothing, household appliance, ...
September 28, 2008 Bill includes earmarks for StratCom upgrade
...- A large spending bill given final approval by Congress includes earmarks for a project at Offutt Air Force Base. U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson said Saturday the bill contains a $10 million earmark to begin the planning and design phase of a new U.S. Strategic
Source: Columbus Telegram
September 28, 2008 New life appears on Old 41 in downtown Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson Jr. said when Antaramian pulled out, business owners in the area "were deflated." "What I said we needed to do was ...
September 27, 2008 Bill includes earmarks for StratCom upgrade
US Sen. Ben Nelson said Saturday the bill contains a $10 million earmark to begin the planning and design phase of a new US Strategic Command headquarters. ...
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