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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...

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Jan 16, 2025

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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.

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Jan 16, 2025

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Ricketts endorses Rubio's nomination amid concerns over China's growing influence

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts recently engaged with Senator Marco Rubio during a confirmation hearing regarding Rubio's anticipated nomination as U.S. Secretary of State by President Trump.

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Senator Ricketts urges support for Venezuelan democracy amid disputed election

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Jan 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts, a senior member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, has expressed his views following a meeting with Venezuela's President-elect Edmundo González.

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Senator Ricketts highlights Nebraska's efficiency model for federal application

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Jan 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts recently addressed the Senate, sharing Nebraska's achievements in improving government efficiency and reducing waste.

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Senator Ricketts outlines key goals for 2025 under Trump's leadership

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Jan 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) outlined his priorities for the 2025 Senate during a conference call with Nebraska media.

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Ricketts congratulates Mike Johnson on re-election as House Speaker

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Jan 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska issued a statement congratulating Congressman Mike Johnson from Louisiana's 4th District on his re-election as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Senator Ricketts calls for FBI probe after New Orleans terror attack

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Jan 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has issued a statement following a deadly attack in New Orleans.

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Senator Ricketts issues statement on death of former President Jimmy Carter

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska issued a statement today regarding the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States.

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Senator Ricketts shares Christmas message with Nebraskans

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has shared a message in anticipation of Christmas Day.

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Ricketts backs resolution to fund government, extend Farm Bill

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has expressed his support for a Continuing Resolution aimed at funding the federal government until March 14 and extending the Farm Bill by an additional year.

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Ricketts announces committee roles for 119th Congress

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts has announced his committee assignments for the 119th Congress.

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Ricketts nominates 30 Nebraskans for U.S. military academies

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has announced the nomination of 30 Nebraskans for application to the United States Military Service Academies.

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Ricketts criticizes EPA approval of California's gas car ban

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts has criticized the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approving California's plan to ban gas-powered car sales by 2035.

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Ricketts highlights defense priorities after NDAA passage

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has expressed his approval following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which incorporates elements from his bipartisan BOLSTER Act.

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Senator honors John Gottschalk's legacy on Senate floor

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts paid tribute to John Gottschalk, former chairman and CEO of the Omaha World-Herald, on the Senate floor.

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US senators address Russian interference in Romanian election

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts, Ben Cardin, Jim Risch, and Jeanne Shaheen have expressed their concerns regarding Russian interference in Romania's presidential elections.

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Senator Pete Ricketts reviews year's achievements for Nebraska

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) recently shared his reflections on the achievements of his office over the past year during a conference call with Nebraska media.

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Pete Ricketts sworn in as U.S. Senator for Nebraska

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 10, 2024

Following his election in November, Pete Ricketts has been sworn in as the U.S. Senator for Nebraska.

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Senator Ricketts criticizes Biden-Harris foreign policy on Senate floor

By Nebraska Panhandle News | Dec 7, 2024

Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) delivered a speech on the Senate floor criticizing the foreign policy of the Biden-Harris administration.