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It is an extraordinary privilege to represent the people of the First District of Nebraska in Congress. The First District is reflective of the wonderful diversity of Nebraska–vast rolling farmland; wildlife habitat; the Platte, Elkhorn, and Missouri Rivers; the State Capitol and Husker football; small town pride with a strong emphasis on hard work, opportunity, education, faith and family. I am proud of our heritage and proud to serve as a member of the Nebraska delegation in the United States House of Representatives.
Nebraska has much to give to our country by way of example. Our country is facing an extraordinary number of challenges given Read more
Roundup of Fortenberry Video and Audio
On the eve of this historic election, here is a roundup of recent video and audio where Jeff Fortenberry lays out positions and discusses issues for the voters of Nebraska’s first district.
Here, Congressman Fortenberry sits down with NET in a one on one interview discussing a wide range of issues.
KETV recently spoke to Jeff Fortenberry about Social Security.
On KLIN Congressman Fortenberry recently spoke about government spending and the economy.
Congressman Fortenberry discusses the important force in our economy that is entrepreneurship in this video:
Important New Renewable Energy Project In Northeast Nebraska
Nebraska’s alternative energy potential gained notice recently as Representative Jeff Fortenberry traveled to northeast Nebraska for the groundbreaking of a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln research project.
The Omaha World-Herald wrote an editorial in support of the project and stated:
U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry helped secure $500,000 in federal funding for the project. It has the potential to help the state build its commitment to and expertise in renewable energy sources. A worthy project.
KTIV covered the event with this story:
The University of Nebraska issued this press release on the groundbreaking, including the following:
Rural Nebraska is well-suited for development of alternative energy sources, and a new federally funded project will support University of Nebraska-Lincoln research and outreach efforts in this area.
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“Nebraska has abundant wind, solar energy, and crops for fuel feedstocks; thus, energy independence should be a major goal for rural Nebraska,” said Bill Kranz, UNL irrigation specialist and one of the researchers on the project.
Fortenberry has been a consistent and active supporter of alternative energy. His position on alternative energy can be found at his campaign website : Where I Stand | Smart Energy Policy.
Fortenberry Votes to Level Playing Field with China on Trade
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today voted for HR 2378, the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a vote of 348-79. The bill addresses the Chinese government’s purposeful undervaluation of its currency, the renminbi, which keeps prices of its exports artificially low in international markets and prices of imports to China artificially high. Read more
Fortenberry Welcomes Middle East Peace Talks
LINCOLN, NE — Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today voiced his support for the direct Middle East peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
“It is important that the U.S. and other responsible nations support diplomatic efforts to help secure the Middle East,” Fortenberry said. “The current uncertainty is potentially disastrous. It is time to seize the headlines from those in the region who promote violence, enmity, and chaos. Read more
We Must Assure the American People That This Will Never Happen Again
Fortenberry speaks at a press conference this morning at the U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today joined House colleagues at a press conference to mark the 100 day anniversary of the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion that caused the oil leak in the Gulf Coast. Fortenberry issued Read more