Lee Terry News

Today, CTIA-The Wireless AssociationA President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement after the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet's hearing on the "Universal Service Reform Act of 2009." The bill is sponsored by Chairman Rick Boucher and Representative Lee Terry : "CTIA welcomes the ...

The point of the letter is to oppose health care legislation. Instead, it shines a light on a different issue: The death of real debate in this country.

DCCC chair Chris Van Hollen has made preparations to avoid a repeat of the GOP sweep of '94, arguing that political observers who say Dems are in for big losses are premature.

If the government wants to create jobs, it should pump money into metropolitan areas rather than sending it to the countryside, Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle said Tuesday.

Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Topeka, was one of nearly four dozen Republican and Democratic House members who submitted statements into the official record about health care reform that were written, in whole or in part, by lobbyists for a biotechnology company, the New York Times reported .

Cable operators and phone company Verizon both threw their support behind expanding the Universal Service Fund to include broadband, though the National Cable & Telecommunications Association made clear it would have to be a targeted approach.

'The New York Times' is reporting that Nebraska Representative Lee Terry used part of a speech that was actually ghostwritten by lobbyists.

In the official record of the historic House debate on overhauling health care, the speeches of many lawmakers echo with similarities.

A coalition pushing for clean energy policies is taking aim at Rep. Lee Terry over his opposition to cap-and-trade legislation.

Most recent political ads have dealt with health care, but not one attacking Republican Rep.

Next week is shaping up to be a busy one for the tech industry on the Hill, with at least four hearings slated to examine a variety of issues, some with bills attached, others with legislation still being drafted.

A national report criticizing Nebraska schools drew a sharp rebuke from Nebraska Education Commissioner Roger Breed during a forum on education Thursday night.

The White Cane Banquet of the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Omaha Marriott Hotel, 10220 Regency Circle.

The celebration of Veterans' day took center stage at Omaha's Memorial Park. Local politicians like Mayor Jim Suttle and Senator Ben Nelson showed their appreciation for America's past and present veterans.

Two House representatives have released a draft Universal Service Reform bill that would broaden the contribution base to include broadband.

Nebraskan who last year ran as a Democrat in an effort to unseat Rep. Lee Terry is now serving as the Republican's campaign co-chairman. Terry's campaign announced Monday that Richard Carter will serve as co-chairman of Terry's 2010 re-election effort.

I'm posting an essay I solicited from Danielle Chynoweth of Prometheus Radio, regarding the upcoming vote on Low Power FM radio, known as LPFM, which is increasingly relevant as we find ourselves analyzing in greater detail the relationship between vox pops, corporate interests, corporate media, Congressional efficacy and, well, the fate of our ...

Nebraska Democrats have long known that the prospect of getting their candidates into one of the state's three House seats is a tough slog.

Nebraska Democrats have long known that the prospect of getting their candidates into 1 of the state's three House seats is a tough slog.

House panel set to consider legislation to shift federal funding to broadband service.