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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM

The week in DC & District: March 10-14, 2025

Dear friend, This past week was filled with hearings, classified briefings, votes, including one on the continuing resolution funding bill (CR), and meetings with constituent advocacy groups and military leaders. After a short session week…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Bacon Announces 1st Quarter Townhall

Dear friend, I would like to announce our first townhall for the 119th Congress on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. Due to the number of constituents wishing to participate, we have decided to utilize a tele-townhall format to accommo…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM

From Rep. Bacon: The week in DC March 3-6, 2025

Dear friend, This past week was filled with hearings, classified briefings, votes, introduction of legislation, meetings with constituent advocacy groups, and the joint session! Every year, I invite a social guest to the presidential addre…
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  Rep. Danny Davis · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 2:55 AM

Newsletter

Newsletter Dear John, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recently passed House Republican budget, which prioritizes substantial tax cuts for the wealthy while imposing severe reductions on essential programs that support our most vulnerable citizens. This budget, narrowly a…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
February 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM

From Rep. Bacon: The Truth on Taxes

Hello friends,   House Republicans are committed to getting wages climbing faster than inflation and dealing with the federal debt crisis. I was a part of the House GOP Leaders meeting with President Trump on Feb. 6 and believe we have mad…
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  Rep. Danny Davis · [email protected]
February 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM

Newsletter

Newsletter Section Header Dear John, I am writing to share my deep concerns about a troubling effort by the Trump administration and billionaire Elon Musk to eliminate the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)—a move that would have devastating consequences for global hum…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM

From Rep. Bacon: This week in the district 1/31/25

Dear friend, Yesterday, we had the pleasure of being joined by Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks, who serves as the chairwoman of the Health Subcommittee for the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. We visited the University of Nebraska Medical C…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
January 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM

From Rep. Bacon - DC. Update for Week of January 20th

Dear friend,  It was a busy week in DC! From the inauguration, to floor votes, much was happening! Pictures from the Inauguration... …
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
January 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM

From the Desk of Rep. Bacon: Week in Review Jan 10, 2025

Dear friend, This first full week in DC has been productive and packed! Republicans already have started work on the agenda given to them for the 119th Congress. We passed TWO bills, H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act to make our streets safer, and H…
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  Rep. Danny Davis · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 6:40 PM

What a government shut down will mean in our district? Our state?

What a government shut down will mean in our district? Our state? What a Government Shut down will mean? Dear John, A Republican-led government shutdown would deliver devastating consequences for hardworking families in Illinois and across the 7th Congressional District. It would disrupt crit…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
December 13, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Bacon's Friday Insights from D.C. 12/13/24

Hello Nebraskans, It was a busy week in DC! The service member Quality of Life National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) had top billing this week, along with the Liberty for Laundry Act, and the JUDGES Act of 202…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
November 28, 2024 at 5:46 PM

From Rep. Bacon: Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear friend,   1 Chronicles 16:34: "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever"   On Thanksgiving Day in 2002, the squadron I commanded landed in Qatar as the first USAF to deploy in preparation for Iraqi Freedom. We…
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  Rep. Joe Morelle · [email protected]
November 28, 2024 at 1:07 PM

Newsletter

Newsletter November 28, 2024Dear JOHN,While we rapidly approach the end of 2024 and the start of a new Congress in January, I’m proud to continue my commitment to delivering results for our community.This week, I was joined by Lifespan to discuss ways to help keep some of our most vulnerable …
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  Tumia Romero · [email protected]
November 27, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Congressman Danny K. Davis' Weekly Newsletter

Congressman Danny K. Davis' Weekly Newsletter Congressman Danny K. Davis' Monthly Newsletter November 27, 2024 Dear John, As your representative, I am dedicated to advancing legislation that benefits our community and addresses pressing national issues. Here's an overview of my activities and…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 2:01 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: Border Control

Dear friend,   Under the Biden-Harris administration, there have been over 8.4 million encounters with people illegally crossing our borders, and many of them are criminals or drug traffickers. As of July 21, 2024, there were 662,566 nonci…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 2:31 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: Our agricultural community faces extraordinary challenges

Dear Friends, As our agricultural community faces extraordinary challenges, it is painfully clear that the policies of the Biden-Harris Administration are failing to support American farmers. The decline in the U.S. agricultural economy is…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 2:40 PM

From the Desk of Rep. Don Bacon: Tax Relief

Dear friend,   Under the Biden-Harris Administration, failed economic policies have crippled a once booming economy. Just over 66% of Americans feel they are living “paycheck to paycheck”  and over 48% consider themselves “broke.” The aver…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 3:16 PM

From the desk of Rep. Bacon: Supporting Israel and Combatting Antisemitism

Dear friend,   On October 7, 2023, the Palestinian Sunni Islamist terrorist group, Hamas, viciously attacked Israel - one of the United States’ closest allies - from the Gaza Strip. On that day, more than 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationa…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk - Fighting for Women's Healthcare

Dear friends,   October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is very personal to me because both my mother and sister were diagnosed with breast cancer. My mother survived and went through many doctor visits and chemotherapy, but my si…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk - Supporting Foster Care Youth

Dear friend,   As a foster-to-adopt parent, I understand the challenges children face when entering the foster care system, the need to protect siblings from separation, and challenges they face when attending college. According to the Neb…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
September 20, 2024 at 8:09 PM

UPDATED LINK From Rep. Bacon's Desk: Improving Military Quality of Life

*Apologies for the multiple emails! But, a link in the newsletter wasn't working so we are resending.   Dear friend,   I am committed to improving and advancing our military as a House Armed Services Committee member. Each year, I help dra…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
September 20, 2024 at 5:04 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: Safeguarding Sacrifice-Improving Military Quality of Life

Dear friend,   I am committed to improving and advancing our military as a House Armed Services Committee member. Each year, I help draft and work to secure passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, annual legislation that sets po…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
September 7, 2024 at 5:30 AM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: Securing Offutt's Runway and Future

Dear friend,   As a veteran and former commander of the 55th Wing, strengthening Offutt Air Force Base has always been one of my top priorities. Offutt is one of Omaha's top three employers and is vital to our national security and communi…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 5:16 PM

From Rep. Bacon: Greater Access to Pedestrian Paths in Omaha

Dear friend, Ensuring quality public safety is vital to our community. With the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Creighton University in the heart of our district, I have worked to secure funding for two pedestrian walkway …
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 4:39 PM

from Rep. Bacon's Desk: I'm hosting a town hall

Dear friend.   I will be holding a town hall on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  The town hall will be held at the Boys Town Headquarters, 14100 Crawford Road, Boys Town, Neb. 68010, and is open to residents of the 2nd Congressional …
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
August 9, 2024 at 5:50 PM

From Rep. Bacon's desk: Resilience and Reconstruction: The 2019 Flood Aftermath

Dear friend,   In March 2019, the Midwest faced historic flooding caused by intense winter storms and heavy rainfall. Nebraska was hit particularly hard. The Platte, Missouri, and Elkhorn Rivers washed out highways, bridge…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 8:14 PM

From Rep. Bacon's desk: Federal Support, Local Impact: Restoring North 24th Street 

Dear friend,   Over the years, certain areas in Omaha have suffered from a lack of attention and upkeep. One of these is North 24th Street. Located just north of Creighton University, North 24th Street was seen as the most important busine…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
July 15, 2024 at 8:30 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: You're invited to my next tele town hall!

Dear friend,   Please join me for our next tele town hall on Monday, July 22, at 6 p.m. CT. You can call 866-757-0608 to participate or stream the event by going to bacon.house.gov. Thanks! Sincerely, …
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
July 12, 2024 at 3:40 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: Wahoo and Bennington Grants

Dear fellow Nebraskan,   Improving infrastructure in the developing communities of Nebraska’s 2nd District is a priority of mine because it is vital for economic development and job creation. I have voted for legislation aiming to provide …
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
July 3, 2024 at 1:58 PM

4th of July 2024

Dear fellow Nebraskan, Happy 4th of July! 248 years ago, our Founding Fathers declared that the United States would always stand for the unalienable rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. I am honored to fight for you and th…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 8:26 PM

Omar Censure

Dear friend,   I introduced legislation to censure Rep. Omar for her antisemitic words and history. This past week, I introduced legislation to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) for her antisemitic remarks including labeling Jewish American …
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 4:46 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: Tornado Damage Resources

Dear friend,   On Friday, April 26, destructive tornadoes struck eastern Nebraska, with heavy damage seen in the Elkhorn and Bennington areas of Douglas County, as well as Eppley Airfield. Our team went out immediately to survey the damage…
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  Rep. Joe Morelle · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 8:57 PM

Newsletter

Newsletter April 26, 2024 Dear JOHN, My favorite weeks are the ones spent in Rochester, and this was no exception. I met with many local businesses and organizations, announced some exciting news about a bill I authored, and best of all—got to spend time with my grandson and his young classma…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 8:36 PM

From Don's Desk: The Biden Tax Hike

Dear friend, Inflation under President Joe Biden is outrageous and continues to hurt American families who struggle to afford basic needs such as food, energy costs and gas. Over the last four years, prices grew faster than wages, and Amer…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 9:54 PM

From Bacon's desk: Our border is in a crisis!

Crisis at the Border   Dear friend,   We have an unprecedented crisis at the Southern Border, yet mere weeks ago President Biden claimed our border was “secure”. However, since President Biden took office, 7.2 million illegal immig…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 9:50 PM

You’re invited to Rep. Bacon's next town hall

Dear friend,   You’re invited to our next town hall!   I hope you and your family can join us at our next in-person town hall on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The town hall will be held at Millard West High Schoo…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 3:45 PM

2023 Wrap Up

Dear friend,   As we begin a new year, I wanted to share the highlights of 2023 with you.    In January, House Republicans took the majority and kicked off the 118th Congress with our Commitment to America. The four pillars represent the R…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Don Bacon's Thanksgiving Reflection

Dear friend,   As we approach this coming Thanksgiving, many are wondering what we have to truly be thankful for, especially considering some of the horrible things happening in the world right now. With the recent attack on Israel by the …
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
November 14, 2023 at 9:12 PM

From the Desk of Rep. Don Bacon: Appropriations Process 101

Dear friend,   Appropriations and the budget have been major topics in the news, so I wanted to provide you with your own guide to the federal appropriations and budget process.   There are two types of government funding that make up our …
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  Congressman Gregory Murphy · [email protected]
November 6, 2023 at 6:25 PM

Save the Date Veterans!

Save the Date Veterans!       Dear John,Reminder! My office will be hosting a second Veterans History Project event in Currituck County! As the representative of over 76,000 veterans, it is my honor to help preserve their stories for history in the Lib…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 3:08 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: Israel Updates

Dear friends,   The news these past three days coming out of Israel has been deeply heartbreaking and angering as we watch our Jewish brothers and sisters, and others in Israel suffer at the hands of deranged terrorists. Soldiers, citizens…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
September 13, 2023 at 8:53 PM

On the Road with Rep. Bacon

Every August, Congress takes an extended district work period from traveling back and forth to Washington. This year, I had the opportunity to travel the district touring businesses, visiting with constituents, hosting town halls, and atte…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
August 13, 2023 at 9:30 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: My next Town Hall!

August 13, 2023 Dear friend,   You’re invited to our next town hall!   I hope you and your family can join us at our next in-person town hall on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the heart of Douglas County. The town ha…
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  Congressman Gregory Murphy · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Do you believe President Biden's "Bidenomics" policies are helping America's economy?

Do you believe President Biden's "Bidenomics" policies are helping America's economy?       Dear John, President Biden continues to tout his “Bidenomics” policies. After he took office, inflation soared to a record high not seen since the 1980's accord…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 1:20 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: What to know about passports

Dear friend,   Are you planning to travel outside the U.S. in the next six months? If yes, make sure a passport is part of your travel plans. Waiting too long to apply for or renew your passport could result in your travel plans not taking…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 11:06 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: House Passes NDAA

Dear friend,   Last week I joined my House colleagues in voting for H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a bi-partisan majority of 219 to 210.   This…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 6:33 PM

From Rep. Bacon's Desk: Nebraska/Iowa Veterans Business Outreach Center Opens

Hello!   This past week I attended the grand opening of the Nebraska/Iowa Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC), one of 28 Veterans Business Outreach Centers Across the Country. The Nebraska Enterprise Fund applied to the United States …
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
July 2, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Bacon Brief: Reagan, Founding Fathers and the 4th of July

Hello,   Ahead of this upcoming 4th of July holiday, I am reminded of one of my favorite presidential speeches: Ronald Reagan's 1986 Independence Day address. He delivered this speech to the nation near the Statue of Liberty before the fir…
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  Congressman Gregory Murphy · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 6:59 PM

ICYMI: Veterans - Share Your Story With VHP!

ICYMI: Veterans - Share Your Story With VHP!       Dear John,I wanted to follow up with you on an event I will be hosting to honor our servicemembers:The Veterans History Project (VHP) - sponsored by the Library of Congress - collects, preserves and ma…
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  Office of Rep. Bacon · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 4:35 PM

The Bacon Brief: NDAA, Farm Tour, and Willa Cather

Welcome to this week’s Bacon Brief, where we highlight important things on Capitol Hill and in Nebraska. I thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and keeping yourself informed about important events. National Defense …
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