Johanns Statement on Upcoming Retirement of Judge Urbom 23 Aug 2013 | 09:30 pm

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) today released the following statement after U.S. District Judge Warren Urbom announced his plans to retire in April, 2014: “Judge Urbom has been a studen...

Nebraska State Fair a ‘Grand Champion’ 19 Aug 2013 | 09:00 pm

This week, folks from all 93 counties will come together to celebrate our state’s rich history and culture at the Nebraska State Fair. Whether coming to participate in a livestock competition, see how...

Working with Our Veterans 12 Aug 2013 | 08:55 pm

Many of our military men and women have honorably served our nation, putting themselves into harm’s way to defend our freedoms, only to return home to an anemic job market and unnecessary employment h...

Johanns Lauds Proposal to Close Fannie & Freddie 6 Aug 2013 | 02:05 pm

OMAHA, Neb. – U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) today released the following statement regarding President Obama’s proposal to wind down government-sponsored mortgage enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie ...

Why A New “Sequester” is on the Horizon 5 Aug 2013 | 07:50 pm

Earlier this year, the Obama Administration told Nebraskans to saddle up and expect a bumpy ride, as automatic spending cuts in federal government would affect services across the country. We were war...

Johanns Statement on Confirmation of New STRATCOM Commander 2 Aug 2013 | 01:30 pm

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) released the following statement after the Senate approved by unanimous consent Admiral Cecil Haney as the next Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, headqu...

Johanns Weekly Podcast - August 1, 2013 1 Aug 2013 | 10:30 pm

Johanns, 38 Senators, Probe Obamacare Implementation 1 Aug 2013 | 03:30 pm

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) today, along with 38 other Republican Senators, called on the White House to provide details on why 20 or more federal agencies with no responsibilities to...

Looming Sequester Product of Democrats' Failed Leadership 30 Jul 2013 | 10:30 pm

WASHINGTON – In a speech today on the Senate floor, U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) warned another round of automatic spending cuts will be triggered by Senate Democrats’ unwillingness to abide by spe...

Democrats' Disregard for Spending Caps Sets Stage for New Sequester 30 Jul 2013 | 10:00 pm

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