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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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Douglas County: Residents received $1.06 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in Douglas County, providing an average of $1,810 per capita to residents.

By Omaha City Wire | Apr 13, 2025

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Bacon, Hurd, Gottheimer, Meeks propose bill to restore Congress' trade authority

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, alongside Reps.

By Omaha City Wire | Apr 8, 2025

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Social Security Administration updates identity proofing requirements to protect against fraud

By Omaha City Wire | Apr 7, 2025

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is enhancing its security measures to protect Social Security records and benefits from fraudulent activities by updating its identity verification processes.

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Legislation aims to fully fund special education, addressing decades-old federal commitment

By Omaha City Wire | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Representatives Don Bacon and Jared Huffman, along with U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, have reintroduced the IDEA Full Funding Act.

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Congress introduces LEOSA Reform Act to extend police concealed carry privileges

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 31, 2025

Recently, a bipartisan effort led by Reps.

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Rep. Don Bacon recognized as top effective legislator by CEL

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 28, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District has been named one of the top effective legislators for the 118th Congress by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL).

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Bacon hosts tele-townhall with record 17,300 participants

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 26, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska's Second Congressional District organized a tele-townhall on March 25, 2025, to engage with constituents about current national and international topics.

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Rep. Don Bacon honors Amanda Brewer for community contributions on Women's History Month

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 26, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has recognized Amanda Brewer, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Omaha, by submitting her accomplishments into the Congressional Record during Women’s History Month.

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Unity Through Service Act reintroduced to strengthen national service collaboration

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 25, 2025

Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Jack Bergman (R-MI) have put forward the Unity Through Service Act once more.

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Rep. Don Bacon leads House with most bills signed into law

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 17, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District has been recognized by GovTrack for having the highest number of bills signed into law among members of the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.

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Bacon supports resolution to fund government and enhance military

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 11, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska's 2nd District has announced his support for the Continuing Resolution (CR) funding bill, H.R. 1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.

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Douglas County ranks 87th highest in Nebraska for per capita government transfer income at $9,013 in 2022

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Douglas County received an average of $9,013 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in Nebraska.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to preserve USAF fighter force structure

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 6, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), with support from other members of Congress, have introduced H.R 1851, known as the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act.

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Rep. Don Bacon responds to President Trump's congressional address

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 4, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska's 2nd District has shared his thoughts following President Trump's recent address to a joint session of Congress.

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Bipartisan effort seeks progress on triple-negative breast cancer research

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 3, 2025

Representatives Don Bacon and Joe Morelle have introduced legislation aimed at advancing research, treatment, and prevention of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC).

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Rep. Don Bacon invites community leaders as guests for presidential address

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 3, 2025

Every year, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) invites a member of the community to join him for the Presidential Address or State of the Union address before Congress.

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Douglas County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Douglas County, providing an average of $990 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Don Bacon supports budget bill after assurances on Medicaid

By Omaha City Wire | Feb 25, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska's 2nd District has shared his position following his affirmative vote on the recent budget bill.

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Bipartisan resolution supports Ukraine on third anniversary of Russian invasion

By Omaha City Wire | Feb 24, 2025

Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and Don Bacon (R-NE) have issued a joint statement marking the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Bacon introduces bill for permanent extension of CHIP-IN Act aiding VA facilities

By Omaha City Wire | Feb 11, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has introduced a bill, H.R. 217, to make the Communities Helping Invest Through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 (CHIP IN) permanent.