U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Nebr.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Nebr.)
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Bill targets tax breaks for marijuana companies amid legalization debates
U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts and James Lankford have introduced a bill aimed at preventing marijuana businesses from deducting business expenses on their federal taxes.
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Senators urge sanctions on China over missile propellant transfers to Iran
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts, along with other Republican members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to impose sanctions on Chinese entities involved in supplying missile propellant ingredients to Iran.
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Senator Ricketts highlights progress in confirming Trump's cabinet amid Democrat opposition
Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska highlighted the progress made in confirming President Trump's Cabinet nominees.
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Ricketts supports confirmation of Scott Turner as HUD Secretary
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has announced his support for the confirmation of Scott Turner as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Senator Ricketts announces new subcommittee roles for 119th Congress
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts has announced his subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress.
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Senator Ricketts praises Trump's signing of Laken Riley Act including Sarah's Law
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts celebrated the signing of the Laken Riley Act by President Trump, which includes Sarah's Law.
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Senator Ricketts criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking ICC sanctions legislation
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, expressed criticism toward Senate Democrats after they blocked bipartisan legislation concerning sanctions against the International Criminal Court...
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Senator Ricketts supports Lee Zeldin's confirmation as EPA Administrator
Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska confirmed his support for Lee Zeldin as the new Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Senator Ricketts mourns passing of former Union Bank leader Jay Dunlap
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) expressed his condolences following the death of Jay Dunlap, the former President and CEO of Union Bank and Trust (UBT).
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Senator Ricketts introduces bill on burial standards for fetal remains
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has introduced the Dignity for Aborted Children Act, a bill aimed at ensuring that the remains of unborn children are treated with dignity and respect.
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Senator Ricketts calls for support of Born-Alive Bill in Senate
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska addressed the Senate to highlight the achievements of the pro-life movement in his state.
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Senator Ricketts questions OMB nominee on regulations and renewable fuel delays
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) engaged in a dialogue with Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), during a Senate Committee on the Budget hearing.
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Senator Ricketts praises Trump's initial actions in second term
Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts expressed support for President Donald Trump's early actions during his second term.
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Senator Ricketts questions UN ambassador nominee on reforms and countering China's influence
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) engaged in a dialogue with U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), President Trump's nominee for the position of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, during a hearing by the Senate Committee on Foreign...
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Senator Ricketts supports Trump's initial executive actions
Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska expressed his support for President Donald Trump's recent executive actions, taken on the first day of his term.
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Ricketts and Cotton praise tech giants' compliance with new TikTok law
U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts and Tom Cotton have expressed their approval of the decision by major U.S. companies to remove TikTok from their app stores.
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Ricketts questions HUD nominee Scott Turner on affordable housing strategies
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) engaged in a discussion with Scott Turner, the nominee for U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, during a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs hearing.
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Supreme Court upholds law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts has expressed his approval following the Supreme Court's decision in the case of TikTok Inc v. Garland.
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Senator Ricketts urges passage of Laken Riley Act to address illegal immigration
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) urged his colleagues on the Senate floor to pass the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at mandating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal aliens involved in theft, burglary, larceny, or...
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Senator Ricketts endorses Marco Rubio for Secretary of State
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has publicly endorsed Senator Marco Rubio for the position of U.S. Secretary of State, following Rubio's nomination hearing.