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Presentation of the Freedom Award, which is awarded to National Guard friendly employers.

Republican Leadership Press Conference regarding the President's decision to deny the permit for the building of the Keystone XL Pipeline.

On January 6, I attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Nebraska Elite Sports and Fitness complex.

I was at Tara Heights Elementary School in Papillion on January 5, 2012 talking to 5th graders about the Constitution and the branches of Government.

On January 3, 2012 I met with members of Webelos Troop 266 to help them earn the citizenship merit badge.

Kiwanis Speech

Politico's Policy and Politics Conference on Energy

Interview with E&E TV to discuss the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Congressman Terry was the Keynote Speaker at the National Journal's Technology 2012 and Beyond - November Policy Briefing. At this event, he gave his insights on the unused/underutilized spectrum that could be used for American mobile devices.

I am proud to have received the 2011 "Standing Up for Seniors Award" from Retire Safe for showing leadership on behalf of older Americans.

Omaha's Morning Star Baptist Church's Rev. Leroy Adams was the House of Representatives' Guest Chaplain on Tuesday, September 13. Pictured left to right are Congressman Lee Terry, House Chaplin Father Pat Conroy, Rev. Leroy Adams, and Speaker of the House John Boehner.

Congressman Terry met with the Nebraska FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Delegation during their trip to Washington, DC, for the national FCCLA Convention. From left to right - Cindy Hild (FCCLA adviser), Sarah Smith, Chandler Classen, Rep. Lee Terry, Linsey Armstrong, and Laura Lueninghoener.

Growth Energy – America's Ethanol Producers presented Congressman Terry with the "Fueling Growth Award" for his support of ethanol and other renewable fuels.

Students from Omaha's Gross Catholic High School visited Washington DC. Congressman Lee Terry took them on a tour of the House of Representatives and the Capitol Building.

Rep. Lee Terry with the Flat Stanley sent to him by the third grade students at Omaha's Wilson Focus School. The students recently read the "Flat Stanley" book by Jeff Brown.

Rep. Lee Terry met with Dr. Terry Lanphier and Dr. Jergenson (both professors at Creighton University's School of Dentistry) to talk about oral health care for lower-income individuals.

The House Cybersecurity Task Force today unveiled its recommendations to help guide legislative action for the remainder of this Congress and beyond. The Task Force formally delivered its report to the Speaker and Majority Leader earlier this week.

The Nebraska Congressional Delegation and the 2011 DC Autumn Interns.

Congressman Terry toured a local McDonalds to visit with the owner about jobs and the economy.

Congressman Terry met with representatives from Gavilon to talk about job creation and economic growth. Gavilon is one of the worlds leading commodity management companies and they are based in Omaha.

Congressman Terry meets with J.P. Cooke Company to discuss jobs and the economy.

Congressman Terry toured the General Laborers Local 1140 training facility.

BioSyn Resources demonstrated their new clean diesel fuel made from renewable plant stock and their car that runs on it. BioSyn is located in LaVista and they use Nebraska resources for their fuel.

Congressional Awards Program Kick Off

Mayor of Omaha, Jim Suttle, Chairman of the House Committee of Transportation and Infrastructure John Mica, Iowa Congressman Tom Latham, and Congressman Lee Terry tour flood damaged areas.

Congressman Lee Terry joins Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta at Offutt Air Force Base, following Panetta's speech on spending cuts targeted for the military.

Congressman Terry held his final of three town halls at the Twin Rivers YMCA in Valley.

Congressman Terry toured the Solas Distillery in La Vista.

Congressman Terry is holding four Senior Health Fairs throughout the month of August.

Congressman Terry hosts one of his three town halls in August at the Miller Park Pavilion in Omaha.

Congressman Terry held the first of his three town halls at the Brown Park Pavilion in Omaha.

Congressman Terry toured the Mastercraft Building in Omaha before the official launch of Lee Listens, a virtual town hall, created with Mastercraft tenant, MindMixer.

Congressman Lee Terry with Kirstin Smith (left), the Science Curriculum Supervisor for Lincoln Public Schools and Elizabeth Mulkerrin, the Director of Education at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. The Congressman spoke with Ms. Smith and Ms. Mulkerring regarding the importance of continued support for STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in Nebraska.

Congressman Lee Terry answers questions following the C&T/CM&T Joint Hearing entitled "Internet Privacy: The Views of the FTC, the FCC, and NTIA."

Congressman Terry speaks addresses the audience at his Emergency Preparedness Conference.

Congressman Terry meets with constituents at a Neighborhood Meeting in Valley.

Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on The Views of the Independent Agencies on Regulatory Reform: Congressman Lee Terry addresses the distinguished panel, as Vice Chairman Michael Burgess (TX) and Chairman Cliff Stearns (FL) listen to his line of questioning

Congressman Lee Terry addresses Lawrence E. Strickling, the Assistant Secretary of Communications and Information for the National Telecommunication and Information Administration during a Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on Federal Government Spectrum Use.

Congressman Lee Terry chatting with Lieutenant Russ Zeeb of the Sarpy County Sheriff's Department.

Congressman Lee Terry on Capitol steps with Omaha high school students attending the Close-Up Program for New Americans as part of the OPS Migrant Education Program. All seven high schools in OPS were represented in the group, along with a student from Mercy High School.

Omaha Flood Tour with Governor Dave Heineman and Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle.

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The Budget

Terry’s North American Energy Access Act Passes House

Feb 17, 2012

Congressman Lee Terry

2ND District, Nebraska

For Immediate Release

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Terry's North American Energy Access Act Passes House

WASHINGTON - Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Lee Terry's North American Energy Access Act (HR 3548). The North American Energy Access Act is legislation that transfers permitting approval authority over the Keystone XL Pipeline to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The Act enables construction to begin on the non-Nebraskan portion of the pipeline, while an acceptable route through Nebraska is decided upon.

The North American Energy Access Act was a provision embedded in HR 3408, the PIONEERS Act (Protecting Investment in Oil Sha...

Terry Statement on the Naming of the USS Omaha

Feb 15, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) today released the following statement, responding to the United States Navy's announcement that a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) - to be built in 2013 - will be named the USS Omaha. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus also announced a Littoral Combat Ship would be named after Sioux City, Iowa.

"This is a proud day for the City of Omaha. To have a Navy Combat Ship named after our great city is an incredible honor.

"Omahans take the Nebraska motto of "The Good Life" seriously, and this has carried over into Omaha's low unemployment, clean streets, beautiful parks, and healthy economy. It is appropriate that Omaha – a city strongly...

Terry Statement on President’s 2013 Budget
Feb 13, 2012
Congressman Lee Terry

2ND District, Nebraska

For Immediate Release

Monday, February 13, 2012

Terry Statement on President's 2013 Budget

OMAHA, NE – Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) today released the following statement, responding to President Obama's 2013 budget proposal.

"Once again, the president has delivered an extravagant and wasteful budget that Congress will never agree to. Nobody in their right mind would approve of $1.5 trillion in tax hikes – in the middle of a recession. Growing the Federal Government and putting off spending cuts is incredibly irresponsible, and the House of Representatives will not let this stand.

"You can call this Administration many things, but certainly not inconsistent. ...
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Terry Statement on White House's Contraceptive Coverage Announcement
Feb 10, 2012
Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) today released the following statement, responding to the President’s announcement that religious employers will no longer be required to offer free contraceptive coverage to workers – as required to by a provision in the 2010 healthcare legislation.

“Forcing faith-based employers like Catholic universities, hospitals, and charities – to pay for abortion-triggering drugs and contraception - services that they consider immoral, was a horrible misstep. It was an attack on the free exercise of religion, guaranteed to Americans by the U.S. Constitution, and a misguided effort to expand the Federal Government’s powers even further. But this goes beyond church-affiliated hospitals and charities – small business owners who hav...
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Terry Keystone Legislation Given Bipartisan Approval by Committee
Feb 10, 2012
Congressman Lee Terry

2ND District, Nebraska

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Terry Keystone Legislation Given Bipartisan Approval by Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Lee Terry's (R-NE) North American Energy Access Act (H.R. 3548) was approved by the House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee. While numerous amendments to the legislation were proposed by Committee Members, not one was adopted. The bill was given bipartisan approval in a vote of 33 to 20.

The North American Energy Access Act removes the president's authority over the Keystone XL Pipeline's permit and gives it to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). It instructs FERC to approve the pipeline wi...
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Our Nation's Budget

"Yesterday, Mr. Obama's chief economic adviser, Gene Sperling, reported that the President wants a new "global minimum tax." Mr. Sperling said the new tax is necessary "so that people have the assurance that nobody is escaping doing their fair share as part of a race to the bottom or having our tax code actually subsidize and facilitate people moving their funds to tax havens." *Wall Street Journal, February 15th, 2012

In February, President Obama released his Fiscal Year 2013 budget. Again, this document is short on spending reductions and long on raising taxes on American families. He proposes adding over $1.3 Trillion to our national debt, and increasing taxes by close to $2 Trillion. This means that over the last four years, these four budgets would have added over $6 Trillion to our national debt. This is not the right way to bring spending under control and returning fiscal sanity to our nation.

Our country is in the middle of an economic crisis and the President's budget does nothing to help solve this problem. In fact, it may even lead to more problems down the road. Growing the federal government, adding to our national debt, refusing to cut spending and increasing taxes on the American people, is irresponsible and backwards. We need to give small businesses and families the opportunity to flourish, not to be burdened with high taxes. I can assure you that I will fight for spending cuts so our country can get back on track.

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