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Senator Ricketts congratulates John Thune on GOP leadership win

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska has congratulated his colleague, Senator John Thune of South Dakota, on his election as the Senate Republican Leader.

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Nov 13, 2024

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Ricketts supports Trump’s nomination of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts, representing Nebraska and a senior member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, has expressed his views regarding President Trump's decision to nominate Senator Marco Rubio for the position of Secretary of State.

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Nov 13, 2024

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Senator Ricketts supports Trump’s nomination of Lee Zeldin for EPA Administrator

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Nov 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, who serves on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, has commented on President Trump's decision to appoint Lee Zeldin as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Senator Ricketts issues statement ahead of Veterans Day

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Nov 10, 2024

Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska released a statement ahead of Veterans Day.

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Senators urge action on Hamas leaders residing in Qatar

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Nov 8, 2024

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts and Deb Fischer, both representing Nebraska, have urged the Biden-Harris administration to take action against Hamas leaders residing in Qatar.

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Senator Ricketts comments on John Gottschalk's passing

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Nov 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has expressed his condolences following the death of community leader John Gottschalk.

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Nebraska secures $5.4M grant for agricultural supply chain project

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 29, 2024

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts and Deb Fischer have announced a federal grant of $5.4 million aimed at improving the Southeastern Nebraska Agricultural Supply Chain Efficiency Project.

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Ricketts honored as 'Friend of Farm Bureau' by AFBF

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 25, 2024

Recently, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts was recognized as a 2024 "Friend of Farm Bureau" by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).

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Republican senators demand probe into alleged DOJ and FTC media leaks

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 24, 2024

Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), alongside Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and other colleagues, has called for an investigation into alleged media leaks at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The senators claim these leaks have led to negative coverage of the Biden-Harris administration's antitrust targets.

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Senators propose bill to end U.S. funding for United Nations over Israel issues

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 23, 2024

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts, Deb Fischer, and Jim Risch have announced their plan to introduce the Stand with Israel Act in November. The proposed legislation aims to halt U.S. funding for the United Nations and its agencies if they expel, downgrade, suspend, or restrict Israel's participation.

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Senator Ricketts comments on reported death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska has issued a statement regarding the reported death of Yahya Sinwar, a leader of Hamas. Sinwar was known for his involvement in directing a terrorist attack on October 7th, which resulted in the deaths of 1,195 individuals, including 46 Americans.

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Ricketts criticizes Biden-Harris stance on U.S. military aid to Israel

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has voiced strong opposition to a recent action by the Biden-Harris administration concerning U.S. support for Israel. Ricketts, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, responded critically after the administration sent a letter to Israel suggesting that future arms support might be contingent.

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Ricketts urges local production amid sterile solution shortages post-Hurricane Helene

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts has called for an increase in domestic manufacturing following reports from Nebraska hospitals and patients facing challenges due to a shortage of sterile solutions. The situation was exacerbated by Hurricane Helene, which significantly damaged Baxter's manufacturing facility in North Carolina. Baxter is responsible for supplying around 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States, which were already experiencing shortages prior to the hurricane.

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Senate Republicans condemn Hamas attacks, affirm support for Israel

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 7, 2024

Today marks one year since the October 7th Hamas attack that resulted in the deaths of dozens of Americans. U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts, alongside all 48 Senate Republican colleagues, has condemned Iran-backed Hamas for its actions and expressed support for Israel's survival. They have also called for the safe release of American hostages.

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Senators press Biden-Harris Administration on EU regulatory impact

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 3, 2024

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts and Bill Hagerty have addressed a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other officials within the Biden-Harris administration, urging them to protect American economic interests from what they describe as European Union regulatory overreach. The letter highlights concerns about the EU's recently adopted Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which mandates compliance from U.S. businesses with European policies under threat of penalties.

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Ricketts and Ernst introduce BE GONE Act targeting immigrant sex offenders

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts and Joni Ernst have introduced the Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants (BE GONE) Act, a bill aimed at deporting illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes. The legislation, spearheaded by Senator Ernst, seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to classify sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as "aggravated felonies," which would allow for deportation.

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Senator Pete Ricketts named to NSSF's 2024 Congressional Dean's List

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has been named to the 2024 National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Congressional Dean’s List for his steadfast support of the Second Amendment.

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Senator Ricketts responds to Iran's missile attack on Israel

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Oct 1, 2024

On October 1, 2024, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released a statement following Iran's missile attack on Israel.

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Senator Pete Ricketts honored by NFIB as 'Guardian of Small Business

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Sep 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has been recognized as a 2024 “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). This award acknowledges lawmakers who have shown support for small business owners through legislative action and leadership.

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Senator Pete Ricketts criticizes new government spending bill

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) expressed his opposition to the recent government spending bill. Following his vote against the bill, Ricketts issued a statement criticizing the current process.