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Editorial

Mending A Broken Budget Process:

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Since taking office, I have focused on securing critical investments for our state while working to reduce wasteful spending. I sponsored legislation that’s now law to save millions of federal

Fuel & Water: The Housewife’s Needs:

By the late 1800s, new household conveniences were available to lighten some of a homemaker's manual tasks. Examples are the sewing machine, first patented in the 1850s, and the carpet

Great Week For Nebraska Trade

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Trade is critical to rural states such as Nebraska. Producers, manufacturers, and consumers all benefit from sound trade policies which expand access to international markets. One of the primary reasons

Christmas Cleaning Yields Couch Surprises:

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One of the time-honored traditions in my very German family is Advent cleaning. While I have never gone to the extremes that my host mothers in Germany did the year

Commonsense Tax Opportunities

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There is much work to be done in Washington. A massive trade deal is pending with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), prescription drug prices and health care costs continue to rise, and our southern border needs additional resources. In addition, to provide certainty for taxpayers – families, farmers, ranchers, and businesses small and large – we need to address the future of a number of expired and expiring tax provisions, fix certain technical issues with the tax code, and complete our work on some new proposals to help Americans save for retirement.

On The Road In 1912- The Model T

"It was a hardship to operate a car in 1912," recalled Vivian Roeder in reminiscences of her family's experiences in western Nebraska. "However, the Model T Ford was the poor man's friend; it opened many new fields; and was an exciting pleasure to those who experienced the first years of its production."

Reducing Carbon Emissions

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While Nebraskans have faced many challenges this year, particularly in our agriculture industry, the United States economy remains strong overall. Unemployment is at a 50-year low, wages are rising, and the GDP has been even higher than projected. The longtime strength of our economy is dependent on many factors, including a strong belief in the rule of law and property rights, a commitment to hard work and ingenuity, and consistent access to numerous sources of energy needed to grow, manufacture, and transport products across our state, nation, and the world.

Flashbacks:

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T in he Cozad Tom Bevard was announced home at 514 as East the winner 10th Street of the first annual Cozad Junior Chamber of Commerce Decorating Contest. The Bevard home was completely enclosed by roof-top lights and they had a beautiful display featuring Santa Clause and his reindeer on the roof. The Ervin Schmidt home at 415 West 12th Street, won second prize while the Derry Wells home was third.

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Luring Christmas Shoppers

Increased consumer demand from Thanksgiving through New Year's has always been a boon to merchants. The Nebraska Trade Journal (Omaha) on November 24, 1893, advised even sellers of such basic goods as hardware to put forth special efforts to attract holiday shoppers. In an article entitled "Holiday Hardware Windows," the Journal counseled store owners: "Put all the cutlery and bright plated ware in the windows. This is legitimate holiday stock, and makes a brilliant showing.

Reflecting On Veterans Day

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Every November 11th we celebrate the men and women who defend our freedom – past and present. While November 11 was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I, we now commemorate all United States veterans on this day.

This year I had the opportunity to attend two Veterans Day celebrations; at Gering Junior High School, and at our local American Legion Post #36. I appreciated visiting with young people who will someday determine our future and with the heroes who have made their mark in support of our country.