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Issues: Nebraska Earmarks“We hear a lot about opposition to the use of Congressional earmarks so I thought it would be good to invite Nebraskans to comment on them before we actually fund them, to express support or concern.”
Over the last seven years, Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson has worked with local officials and community leaders to direct earmarked federal funds to Nebraska priorities. This funding has not only helped meet community needs, it has created jobs and spurred economic development. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Nelson believes it is critical to only use federal taxpayers’ dollars to fund projects that are worthwhile and have the support of Nebraskans. This website is designed to provide you and all Nebraskans an opportunity to voice your concerns or support for Nebraska-related projects paid for with federal resources. Nebraska Projects Below are lists of all the congressional earmarks that have been set aside for Nebraska in fiscal year 2008. These projects appear in the 12 annual federal appropriations bills that Congress must pass to fund federal government operations ranging from farm subsidies to national security. All of these bills have now been passed into law. As Congress begins to consider Fiscal Year 2009 spending, this site will be updated with new earmarks as they are approved by the Appropriations Committee.
Give Us Feedback To voice your support or concern for any of these Nebraska projects, please email nebraskaprojects@bennelson.senate.gov.
Updated: 1.29.08 |
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