The United States’ southern border has experienced 18 consecutive months of over 150,000 illegal border crossings each month. In fact, 3.5 million people have been apprehended at the border since President Biden took office, and Fiscal Year 2022 has seen the highest number of illegal border crossings in the history of our country. Border security is getting worse, and it’s clear the Biden administration has lost control of our border.
It’s been refreshing to feel the crisp air with the arrival of autumn. As the weather cools off and leaves begin to change color, it’s a great time to get outdoors. From hunting to hiking to hayrack rides, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of Nebraska this fall.
I worked sheet metal for my father, and used an airhammer to fabricate ductwork together. The rattle of that tin could loosen the fillings in your teeth and whittle your nerves to confetti. But the moment I stretched those big honking commercial orange headphones over my ears, I could lay that tin over like butter and even find solace in the mundane.
I’ve been hooked on newspapers for as long as I can remember. My daughter knows that and recently gifted me with a box of the Weeping Water Republicans. They were in pristine condition and chock full of information. That weekly paper was delivered to the mailbox of the subscriber for a mere $3.50 if you lived in Cass County. If you lived anywhere in Nebraska you had to add 50 cents to that.
Two weeks ago, I participated in a Ways and Means Committee hearing on the future of our trade relationship with Taiwan. The hearing explored opportunities provided by ongoing trade talks between the U.S. and Taiwan. In the midst of increased pressure from China through dialed-up military exercises and heavier tariffs, Taiwan is eager to strengthen ties with the U.S. and our democratic values.
Over the years, Nebraskans have built thousands of miles of trails, rails, power lines, and highways to connect our state. This connectivity has helped our urban and rural communities thrive.
Have you ever noticed that there’s a convenient distraction to assist your impulsive side in making a purchase at most clothing stores or dealerships? Peppy music, media clips with sunglasses and smiles, and even new smells for the purpose of getting the buying motivation feverishly stoked up to the point you abandon logic and cave to the immediate. Forgetting about all the worries and cares until you start slaving for the next seventy-two months, or when the credit card invoice comes.
with Kirt Manion When 2022 Nebraska City grad Braden Thompson revealed his intention to play college football for Southeast Missouri State, I paused. I didn’t know where that school was located.
The Biden Administration recently announced a plan to forgive $10,000 of student loans and forgive $20,000 in student loans for borrowers who received Pell Grants. The forgiveness plan applies to individuals with an income of less than $125,000 and married couples with an income of less than $250,000.