Anytime the president visits Nebraska its good for Nebraska.
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What does it mean to be an American? While each of us may have our own specific answer to that question, we likely can agree on the basic principles of America: freedom, equal opportunity, and rights accompanied by responsibilities.A
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| Birth: | 17th May, 1941 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Politician |
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Earl Benjamin Nelson is the senior United States Senator from Nebraska, serving since 2001. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Nelson entered politics in 1990, when he was elected the 37th Governor of Nebraska. He was re-elected in 1994 with 74% of the vote. Nelson ran for an open seat in the U.S. Senate in 1996, losing to Republican Chuck Hagel, and left the Governor's office in January 1999 due to term limits, after serving two full terms. Nelson was elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2000 election after incumbent Bob Kerrey retired. On December 27, 2011, Nelson announced that he would not seek a third Senate term in 2012.
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