Senator Nelson meets the press on May 22, 2005.

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PLATTE RIVER LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW

Washington, DC - The President today signed into law legislation to implement the federal share of the Platte River recovery implementation plan as part of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of... more >

NELSON: DEFENSE BILL BOOSTS NEBRASKA'S DEFENSE INDUSTRY, PROVIDES FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY

May 6, 2008 – Nebraska's defense industry received a boost last week with legislation authorizing spending for our national defense and security programs, including earmarks for Nebraska's de... more >

NELSON'S "OPERATION AIRLIFT" APPROVED BY ARMED SERVICES

May 5, 2008 - Corrective legislation that was inspired by 48 Nebraska National Guard soldiers who almost didn't make it home for Christmas because of travel restrictions has been approved by the Se... more >

NELSON PROVISIONS COVERING SOLDIER TRAVEL AND MATERNITY LEAVE ADOPTED BY SENATE PANEL

May 2, 2008 - America's brave men and women in the Armed Services will receive a myriad of increased benefits through legislation approved by a Senate Panel this week, including travel costs provid... more >

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