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Janurary 2, 2013 Terry Statement on House Vote on Biden-McConnell Fiscal Cliff Deal WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) released the following statement on the Biden–McConnell Fiscal Cliff deal, which passed...

Terry Applauds Land Acquisition for Eastern Nebraska VA Cemetery

Dec 20, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) released the following statement regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) acquisition of a 236-acre site located at the northeast corner of South 144th Street (Highway 50) and Schram Road in Sarpy County for the development of the future Eastern Nebraska VA national cemetery:

“Providing a final resting place for our area veterans has been a priority of mine for a number of years and I am pleased that the Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized its purchase of the land for a national veteran’s cemetery in Eastern Nebraska.  Our veterans and their families deserve a final honorable resting place close to home and I look forward to watching the cemetery become a reality.”

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Terry Delivers Remarks on Local Community Radio Act at FCC Meeting

Nov 30, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Lee Terry (NE-2) today had the privilege of speaking at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) open commission meeting in support of the Local Community Radio Act (PL No. 111-371), which was authored by Congressman Terry and Congressman Michael Doyle, and signed into law on January 4, 2011.

“Our local radio voice just got a little louder today as the FCC finalized the rules for my Local Community Radio Act.  Non-profit groups throughout the country will now have the opportunity to obtain low-power FM licenses,” stated Terry. “Places like North Omaha and, in particular, people like local radio personality William King and Tim Clark, with Love’s Jazz and Art Cen...

Terry Selected As Subcommittee Chairman of Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade

Nov 28, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) today was selected as the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Chairman of the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee for the 113th Congress.

“I am honored to be named the new Subcommittee Chairman of Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade for the 113th Congress.  I am looking forward to working closer with my friend, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, and all of my subcommittee colleagues” stated Terry. “CMT has jurisdiction over many consumer issues and regulations which affect every American on a daily basis.  I will take my subcommittee chairmanship seriously and work hard to improve lives, promote safety and support job-creating trade agre...

Terry Congratulates President on Reelection But Continues Push for Keystone XL Approval

Nov 16, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) today released the following letter sent to the President congratulating him on his reelection but requesting that they work together to approve and support the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline:

Dear Mr. President:

Congratulations on your recent reelection.  I wish you the best for your next four years as President.

Now that the election is over, it is time to put our differences aside, roll up our sleeves, and get back to the nation’s work.  It is my sincere hope that the House of Representatives and the White House can work productively together during the 113th Congress.

For th...

Terry Opening Statement for the Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Hearing

Nov 14, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) issued the following statement today:

“Mr. Chairman: Thank you for allowing me to submit this statement for the record.  I sit here today as a very concerned Member of this Oversight panel.  How is it that after nearly a decade of documented evidence against a ‘bad player’ the FDA failed to act?  Even after a letter in 2006 that threatened enforcement action?

 “The issue at hand here is not whether FDA lacks the authority.  It is clear that their authority was enforced when they raided the NECC this year.  My worry is that the FDA may lack the leadership necessary to see these kinds of problems coming.  How is it possible that i...

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Our Nation's Budget

 

"Yesterday, Mr. Obama's chief economic adviser, Gene Sperling, reported that the President wants a new "global minimum tax." Mr. Sperling said the new tax is necessary "so that people have the assurance that nobody is escaping doing their fair share as part of a race to the bottom or having our tax code actually subsidize and facilitate people moving their funds to tax havens." *Wall Street Journal, February 15th, 2012

     In February, President Obama released his Fiscal Year 2013 budget. Again, this document is short on spending reductions and long on raising taxes on American families. He proposes adding over $1.3 Trillion to our national debt, and increasing taxes by close to $2 Trillion. This means that over the last four years, these four budgets would have added over $6 Trillion to our national debt. This is not the right way to bring spending under control and returning fiscal sanity to our nation.

      Our country is in the middle of an economic crisis and the President's budget does nothing to help solve this problem. In fact, it may even lead to more problems down the road. Growing the federal government, adding to our national debt, refusing to cut spending and increasing taxes on the American people, is irresponsible and backwards. We need to give small businesses and families the opportunity to flourish, not to be burdened with high taxes. I can assure you that I will fight for spending cuts so our country can get back on track.