Ben Nelson Podcast

Senator Nelson talks about the Farm Bill and takes questions from Nebraska media.

Senator Nelson talks about a recent passed major FAA reauthorization bill that will help a number rural communities in Nebraska retain their commercial airline service and maintain safe air travel. With the FAA bill on the way to being signed into law, the Senate is moving to another job-creating effort, a major highway bill. The bill will put many people to work across our country repairing and building roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure. Senator Nelson takes questions on the Keystone XL Pipeline, where it stands in the Senate and the health care law that requires churches to help provide contraceptives and the letter Senator Nelson wrote regarding this issue.

Senator Nelson talks about a new report yesterday from the Congressional Budget Office. The CBO estimated that, for the third year running, the federal deficit will be greater than 1 trillion dollars in 2012. Senator Nelson addresses ways to bring down the debt and create jobs and what Congress has done to effect progress.

Senator Nelson talks about the President's State of the Union Speech and his thoughts on what the President had to say. Senator Nelson discusses the recent developments in the Keystone XL Pipeline, where that project stands and what is next. Senator Nelson takes questions and more.

Senator Nelson talks about his vote on the two Balanced Budget Amendments in the Senate. Nebraskans are justifiably frustrated with Washington's continued struggles to cut spending, and I believe the time is right to employ a new tool to force fiscal discipline.

The balanced budget amendment I cosponsored with Senator Mark Udall would force the tough decisions needed to get the debt under control. It's a major step, adding an amendment to the Constitution, but one that could pay off by forcing Washington to live within a budget, just like every Nebraska family does.

Senator Nelson takes questions on the Keystone XL Pipeline, Ethanol and more.

Senator Nelson talks about continuing to work on the payroll tax cut, which expires at the end of the month. Nelson talks about what it means to Nebraskans and the impact it would have on Nebraskans. Senator Nelson also addresses a new Department of Health and Human Services report that outlines how 2.65 million people with Medicare have saved more than $1.5 billion on their prescription drugs and much more.

Senator Nelson talks about how the Senate is poised to fully authorize construction of a new U.S. Strategic Command headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, the recent Department of Labor rule for labor and corn detassling, the North American Security Energy Act, Amendment 1107 and more.

Senator Nelson talks about expecting the report from the congressional Super Committee. Nelson also addresses the recent move of location of the Keystone XL pipeline in Nebraska.

Senator Nelson talks about cosponsoring legislation that would help preserve jobs in our state, as well as protect hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans from sudden and steep increases in utility bills. Our bill gives Nebraska utilities—such as Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District and smaller systems such as Hastings Utility in Hastings—extra breathing room to make technological adjustments and retrofit their plants, so they can reduce mercury, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. That will help Nebraskans and all Americans breathe easier. Senator Nelson also addresses the Keystone XL Pipeline and the commentary from The Colbert Report.

Senator Nelson talks about job creation in Nebraska and recent legislation on Federal Emergency Funds, including funding Transportation Department initiatives worldwide.