PRESS RELEASES
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- Friday July 26th, 2024
July 26, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) extended his congratulations to the four Nebraska athletes competing on Team U.S.A. in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The athletes include Jordan Larson of Hooper, Dylan Travis of Omaha, Duncan McGuire of Omaha, and Maggie Malone-Hardin of Geneva...
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- Wednesday July 24th, 2024
July 24, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, released the following statement after listening to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint meeting of Congress:
“Israel is our strongest and closest partner i...
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- Tuesday July 23rd, 2024
July 23, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for refusing to preside over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress.Ricketts made the comments while on a conference call with Nebraska media.
“Israel is our stronge...
IN THE
NEWS
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- Monday July 31st, 2023
News Channel Nebraska
MINDEN, Neb. — One of Nebraska’s U.S. Senators is pushing legislation designed to benefit the ethanol industry.
Pete Ricketts is co-sponsor of the Flex Fuel Fairness Act, which was introduced by Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota on Thursday. The bill would give car manufacturers 31% credit ...
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- Saturday July 29th, 2023
FOX News
FIRST ON FOX: A GOP senator is calling for a disciplinary inquiry into Hunter Biden’s legal team after a judge accused one lawyer of lying about her identity to court officials.
“I’ve heard from countless Americans who are concerned our justice system is being weaponized against President Biden’...
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- Wednesday July 26th, 2023
Norfolk NE Radio
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill that would eliminate the reporting requirement for emissions from animal waste has been introduced by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer and co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts.
This bill comes after the EPA rescinded the 2019 Emergency Planning and Community Right...
WEEKLY
COLUMN
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- Friday July 26th, 2024
July 26, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently came to Washington to address Congress. The Prime Minister’s remarks were an important reminder of the mutual interests our nations share. Supporting Israel means an end to the barbaric terrorist group Hamas. Supporting Israel is the best way to sec...
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- Friday July 19th, 2024
July 19, 2024
Like most Americans, I was horrified by the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. I’m grateful that President Trump survived the attack. Our nation prays for the innocent victims. Corey Comperatore was murdered while using his body to shield his loved ones from gunfire....
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- Friday July 12th, 2024
July 12, 2024
The Supreme Court recently made an incredibly significant ruling that returns the power to make laws to Congress. In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Court overturned a prior decision from Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. The Chevron decision radically reshaped our government. ...
VIDEOS
Ricketts: Supreme Court Ruling is a Massive Step in Ending Bureaucratic Overreach
Sen. Pete Ricketts July 10, 2024 5:34 pm
Ricketts Honors the Legacy of Rural Media Group Founder Patrick Gottsch
Sen. Pete Ricketts July 10, 2024 5:34 pm
Ricketts: Ensuring Representation Based on Citizenship is "Matter of Fairness & Respecting the Law"
Sen. Pete Ricketts July 10, 2024 5:34 pm
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