Johanns optimistic deal will be made on fiscal cliff

By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns says not addressing the fiscal cliff would be a “failure of Congress.†In a conference call with reporters on Capitol Hill Thursday, Johanns said he’s optimistic that won’t happen.
Read MoreJohanns: Payroll tax cut “messes around” with Social Security

By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns says he can’t support extending the payroll tax cut if it “messes around†with Social Security. Meanwhile, Congress hasn’t made much progress finding a compromise.
Read MoreWill the Missouri’s levees hold for another wet season?

By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Some U.S. Senators are wondering what will happen if the Midwest sees a lot of rain next spring… or even just a little more than normal.
Read MoreSenate takes on trade, jobs

By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The U.S. Senate focused on creating jobs at the Capitol this week. They turned down a deal the President said would create almost two million jobs, but others said would be ineffective. And they passed trade agreements some say will create thousands of jobs and others say will outsource jobs.
Read MoreObama’s deficit plan draws lukewarm response from Nebraska

By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – President Barack Obama’s deficit plan was front and center at the U.S. Capitol this week, and drew a lukewarm response from Nebraska’s Senators.
Read MoreNebraska’s response to Obama jobs speech

By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – U.S. Senator Ben Nelson, (D-NE) responded to President Barack Obama’s speech to a joint session of Congress Thursday night with a lukewarm statement.
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