Nebraska Congressmen Vote Against Bailout
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Omaha, Neb.
Posted: 8:19 PM Sep 29, 2008
 Last Updated: 9:00 PM Sep 29, 2008
 Reporter: Associated Press
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Nebraska's three Republican U.S. House representatives have voted against a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation's financial system.

First District Congressman Jeff Fortenberry says Americans should not be forced "to foot the bill for the financial industrialists of Wall Street who created this problem for Main Street."

Second District Congressman Lee Terry of Omaha says the bailout is not a decision to be made quickly.

He says "I truly believe there are other options, including using the private market, that should be thoughtfully considered by Congress."

Third District Congressman Adrian Smith says "nationalizing every bad mortgage in America ... is not the answer."

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Posted by: Kristi L Location: Omaha on Oct 3, 2008 at 08:12 AM
This is not the bill to pass. Start over with a fresh piece of paper and do not include ANY PORK. Do what is right and vote against this bill this morning. Start over. Thank you.
Posted by: Rich Location: North Platte on Oct 1, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Don't buy the bad debt from anyone. Are you nuts?
Posted by: Dave Location: Lincoln on Sep 30, 2008 at 10:38 AM
I'm against bailing out the greedy decisions of the rich and well connected. Let them take the fall. I already lost my home and job. what will this bailout do for me, besides cost me more??
Posted by: Jerry Location: Plattsmouth on Sep 29, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Good job, vote the bail-out down. Let the economy adjust its self.
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