In a recent development, Rep Don Bacon (NE-02) announced that he has filed a censure against Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) for her alleged antisemitic comments. Bacon issued a statement in which he expressed his concern over Omar's remarks about Jewish American students.
Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) has introduced two bills aimed at easing the financial strain on many Americans. The bills, H.R. 8194 the Second Job Tax Relief Act of 2024, and H.R. 7870 the Tip Tax Information Act, seek to provide relief for families grappling with the economic challenges exacerbated by the current administration's policies.In a statement, Rep. Bacon highlighted the struggles faced by American families, stating, "American families are struggling under the burden of President Biden’s reckless spending and are forced to make difficult decisions just to...
Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska's 2nd District has spoken out on the recent campus protests targeting Jewish Americans. In his statement, Bacon highlighted the importance of freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, as enshrined in the First Amendment, expressing concern over the current state of affairs on campuses.Bacon condemned the actions taking place on campuses, stating, "Our founding fathers believed the freedom of speech and to peaceably assemble was so paramount to our freedoms, that it was included in the First Amendment. Sadly, what is being ‘exercised’ across...
The average coaching salary at Creighton University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Douglas County, was $271,107, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska has been appointed as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation (CITI) by Rep. Mike Rogers, the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Bacon expressed his enthusiasm and readiness to leverage his four decades of national security experience to enhance the country's security, stating, "America has the best cyber capabilities in the world, but we are also the most vulnerable."Chairman Rogers praised Bacon's dedication to advocating for servicemembers and military families, highlighting his...
Omaha, Neb. - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated $1 billion to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) for the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) grant program. This funding initiative aims to address safety risks associated with aging natural gas distribution pipelines, especially in underserved communities. Representative Don Bacon, who voted in favor of the Infrastructure Law, emphasized the importance of this funding."My vote for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was representative of our...
There were three companies in a city associated with Douglas County that received three FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.