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Fortenberry Townhall in Lincoln: The Good. Next up…the Bad & Very Ugly

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:August 9, 2011
Post category:Federal Nebraska Network Archives

Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, Nebraska’s current First Congressional District representative, convened a townhall late Monday afternoon at Southeast Community College. Folks who read our articles regularly know that we have written quite a few about Fortenberry, and that he is the elected official who has been the most “Deserving of Darts” since we adopted our friendly [...]

Federal Funding Tap Dance: Are States Puppets Or Partners?

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:August 24, 2010
Post category:Education Nebraska Network Archives States Archives

When considering how to get out of the way of the growing red ink tsunami gushing out of D.C., one of the first questions that comes to mind is what states can do about it. Many federal programs could be rejected by states, but they aren't. Obviously, they want the money. Prior governors and legislators have opted to accept federal funds in an effort to tout how much they accomplish while in office, handing the strings and increased obligations to the next set of officials.