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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 2006 Nebraska General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Nebraska

Pete Ricketts - R

►Websitewww.petericketts.com

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Ben Nelson - D

►Websitebennelson.senate.gov

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Pete Ricketts

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Housing & Communities

Housing

Homeownership

Community Development

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Children's Health, Abuse And Neglect (32)

Health and Medical Insurance

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medicaid

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Medical Malpractice Reform

Medical Research

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

National Security

Airport, Air, Rail & Port Security

Local First Responders

Undocumented Immigrants

Illegal Immigrants Social Services

Deportations

Illegal Immigration Amnesty

Foreign Policy

Iran War

Israel

Gaza

Iran

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Foreign Aid

China

Russia

Ukraine

Iraq

Latin and Central America

Cuba

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government Shut Down

Earmarks

Government Efficiency

Voter Registration

FEMA and Hurricane Katrina

Government Agencies

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Jobs

Business

Agriculture

Trade

Foreign Job Outsourcing

Farm Bill

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Labor, Wages & Unions

Worker Rights and Benefits

Labor

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Sex and Birth Control Education

Student Standards and Testing

Special Education

Head Start

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Pollution

Clean Energy

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Stem Cell Research

Using Embryos in Stem Cell Research

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Welfare

Poor Children

Courts, Laws & Justice

Activist Judges

Legal Reform

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Law Enforcement

Class Action Reform

Banks & Finance

Banks

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

American Values

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Illegal Drugs

Metamphetamines and Opioids

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Ethanol & Biofuels

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Energy Research and Development

Solar Energy

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Air Travel

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Property Taxes

Tax Reform

Child Tax Credit

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)

Marriage Penalty

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Veterans Administration (VA)

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Military Families

National Guard & Reserves

Veterans Funding

Military Pay, Medical Care and Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Earmarks

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Sex and Birth Control Education

Consumers & Food

Consumers