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House passes FY2025 NDAA focusing on service member quality-of-life improvements

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 14, 2024

Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Cyber, Information Technology and Innovation Subcommittee, joined his House colleagues today in voting for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan majority of 217 to 199.

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Bacon responds to Biden's objection to military pay raise

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 12, 2024

Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee and Quality of Life Panel, issued a statement in response to President Biden’s objection to the 15% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers in the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act.

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Bacon speaks on House floor advocating FY25 National Defense Authorization Act

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 12, 2024

Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee and Quality of Life Panel, delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25.

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Rep. Don Bacon recognized for top bipartisan cooperation score

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 11, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was notified today by the Common Ground Committee that he scored a perfect 110 for his efforts to foster bipartisan cooperation, bridge divides, and work towards solutions that benefit all. He was one of four elected officials to score 110.

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Omaha City Wire area weekly mass times

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 8, 2024

The following parishes in the Omaha City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Bacon announces key inclusions in MILCON VA appropriations bill

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 6, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced the inclusion of several priorities in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for 2025. The bill, which underscores a commitment to veterans and national security, passed the House on Wednesday with a vote of 209 to 197.

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Lawmakers introduce bill aimed at strengthening indian child welfare act

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 5, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), along with Reps. Judy Chu (D-CA-28), Tom Cole (R-OK-04), Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), and Dan Kildee (D-MI-08) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2024. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) will introduce the legislation in the Senate.

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Omaha City Wire area weekly mass times

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Omaha City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Don Bacon announces key priorities included in 2024 Farm Bill

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 3, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee since 2017, announced that five of his priorities have been included in the final bipartisan 2024 Farm Bill. The bill, which has passed out of the House Agriculture Committee, aims to benefit farmers, ranchers, rural America, the food insecure, and American taxpayers.

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How many companies in cities across Douglas County received FDA citations in May?

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Douglas County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in May, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Omaha City Wire area weekly mass times

By Omaha City Wire | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the Omaha City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Dalton Bargo, former Westside High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Omaha City Wire | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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The NCAA D1 Baseball Championship is ready to begin with former Millard South High School standout Camden Kozeal’s college team participating

By Omaha City Wire | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Kyan Lodice, former Millard West High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Omaha City Wire | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

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Ty Ruhl, former Millard West High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Omaha City Wire | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Former Elkhorn High School player Trey Frahm’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Omaha City Wire | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Former Millard South High School player Kyle Perry’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Omaha City Wire | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Florida Gators.

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Former Elkhorn High School player Drew Christo’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Omaha City Wire | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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2022: 4.5% of Douglas County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Omaha City Wire | May 27, 2024

Douglas County universities had 4.5% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Bacon leads advancement on FY25 NDAA with focus on servicemember welfare

By Omaha City Wire | May 23, 2024

Washington—Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Cyber, Information Technology, and Innovation Subcommittee, voted late Wednesday evening in favor of advancing H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The bill was reported out of committee by a vote of 57–1. This annual legislation, which contains multiple amendments and provisions authored by Bacon, authorizes defense spending and sets the policy and priorities for the military. Overall, the bill...