Published Monday | August 18, 2008
Rep. Lee Terry launches first TV ad
BY TOM SHAW - WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald Online
Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., today is launching his first TV ad of the general election season.
In the 30-second spot, Terry calls for more oil drilling and exploration, greater use of renewable energy sources and incentives for conservation.
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Released Wednesday | August 13, 2008
Terry to Debate on KFAB Radio
CONTACT: Dave Boomer
U.S. Rep. Lee Terry will debate his opponent on KFAB radio Friday, August
22.
The debate will occur from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the “Scott Voorhees Show.” Voorhees
will moderate the debate.
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Released Friday | August 8, 2008
Esch Owes an Apology to Pro-life Families
CONTACT: Dave Boomer
OMAHA—Nebraskans United for Life has joined a call for Democratic congressional candidate Jim Esch to apologize for his recent comment that pro-life supporters are “extremist.”
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Released Wednesday | August 6, 2008
Esch Insults Pro-life Voters
CONTACT: Dave Boomer
The Terry for Congress campaign today demanded an immediate apology from Democratic
congressional candidate Jim Esch for saying last week that supporters of the pro-life cause are
“extremist.”
Esch’s bizarre comment was printed in an interview with Omaha City Weekly, published on July 30,
2008. (www.omahacityweekly.com)
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Published Sunday | August 3, 2008
North Omaha gets geared up for voter drive
BY ERIN GRACE - WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald Online
The event also drew politicians. U.S. Rep. Lee Terry was there as well as Anne Boyle, a member of the Nebraska Public Service Commission, and attorney Justin Wayne, a candidate for the new learning community board.
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Published Thrusday | July 17, 2008
As Gas Prices Increase, So Do Political Plans
BY Julie Hong - KPTM News
SOURCE: KPTM Fox 42 Online
The Lee Terry camp says it's about time Terry's opponent came up with a plan. "The congressman has a very specific plan that has been talking about it for months," says Terry's campaign manager, Dave Boomer.
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Published Thrusday | July 17, 2008
Democrat Carter joins Republican Terry's campaign
BY The Associated Press
SOURCE: Lincoln Journal Star Online
Former Democratic congressional candidate Richard Carter has joined the re-election campaign of Republican Lee Terry, who’s seeking re-election.
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Published Wednesday | July 16, 2008
Incumbants rake in cash
BY JOSEPH MORTON- World Herald Bureau
SOURCE: World Herald Online
Democratic congressional candidate Jim Esch touted his campaign's recent fundraising success Tuesday, but five-term incumbent Republican Lee Terry held a nearly $500,000 advantage in ready cash.
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Published Saturday | July 12, 2008
Democrat Carter endorses Republican Terry for Congress
BY KPTM Fox 42 News
SOURCE: KPTM Online
Former Democratic House candidate Richard Carter is endorsing Republican incumbent Lee Terry in the 2nd District race.
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Published Friday | June 20, 2008
Congressman Lee Terry From Nebraska Thinks Marsha Is A Pitbull
BY The Mike Slater Show
SOURCE: The Mike Slater Show
Listen to Congressman Lee Terry answer questions on The Mike Slater Show about important energy issues.
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Published Thursday | June 19, 2008
Terry scolds Esch over campaign fund filings
BY JOSEPH MORTON- World Herald Bureau
SOURCE: World Herald Online
Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., criticized Democratic challenger Jim Esch for failing last year to file timely campaign finance reports with the Federal Election Commission.
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Published Thursday | June 5, 2008
House OKs funding for poison control centers
BY JOSEPH MORTON- World Herald Bureau
SOURCE: World Herald Online
Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., co-authored the bill. He noted that Omaha has one of the oldest poison control centers in the country, established in 1957.
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Published Wednesday | June 4, 2008
Obama Keeps Nebraska on Political Map
BY JOE JORDAN - Action 3 News
SOURCE: Action 3 News Online
2nd District Republican Congressman Lee Terry likes McCain, but surprised many last week when he told Action 3 News he's looking for another voter. Terry says that's "The Obama-Terry voter. People who want the right kind of change." .
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Published Thursday | May 29, 2008
Lee Terry has plan for energy independence
BY JOSEPH MORTON - WORLD HERALD STAFF WRITER
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald Online
The United States could break its dependence on Middle Eastern oil in the course of the next decade by pursuing a mix of alternative fuels, conservation and increased domestic oil production, Rep. Lee Terry said Wednesday.
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Published Thursday | May 22, 2008
Airlines' passengers get fidgety in survey
BY TOM SHAW - WORLD HERALD STAFF WRITER
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald Online
In an interview, Terry said he shared with Bowen travel horror stories from constituents and his own experiences traveling from Omaha to Washington, D.C.
Terry wants to use the survey to determine the level of interest in tougher government regulation of the airline industry.
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Published Monday | May 19, 2008
Editorial: Sensible approach
BY OMAHA WORLD HERALD EDITORIAL STAFF
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald Online
That’s why parents should welcome a measured idea for limiting child exposure to violent and inappropriate video games, a bill offered by U.S. Reps. Lee Terry of Nebraska and Jim Matheson of Utah.
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Published Wednesday | May 14, 2008
Republican committee spokeswoman sees easy re-election for House incumbents
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
SOURCE: Associated Press Online
Julie Shutley says the group watches all House races to gauge what support is needed, and she anticipates no problems for Lee Terry, who's seeking his sixth term representing the 2nd Congressional District.
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Published Wednesday | May 7, 2008
Terry asks for sixth term
BY KETV Channel 7
SOURCE: KETV Online
OMAHA, Neb. -- Rep. Lee Terry said he went to Washington, D.C., planning to be the tax guy, but he has become the energy guy.
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Published Thursday | May 1, 2008
Congressman Terry receives business award
BY Wahoo Newspaper
SOURCE: Wahoo Newspaper Online
Congressman Lee Terry was recently awarded the prestigious "Spirit of Enterprise" award from the United States Chamber of Commerce.
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Published Monday | April 28, 2008
Medicaid saves lives
BY CONNIE BENJAMIN
Nebraska AARP Director
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald
AARP thanks U.S. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., a co-sponsor, and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., for their votes in support of the legislation.
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Published Monday | April 28, 2008
Terry to gradually heat up campaign
BY TIM ELFRINK
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald
As two Democrats battle for the right to face U.S. Rep. Lee Terry, the incumbent has been free to raise money, meet voters and focus on the general election in November.
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Published Tuesday | April 22, 2008
New cars will have to use less gas
BY TOM SHAW
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald Online
U.S. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., helped craft the new fuel economy rules. The standards, he said, will save drivers gas money and will lessen America's dependence on foreign oil.
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Published Monday | April 21, 2008
Lawmakers Terry, Smith train at DEA facility
BY JOSEPH MORTON
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald Online
QUANTICO, Va. — The two men donned gas masks, helmets and bullet-proof vests with the letters DEA stamped in gold across the front.
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Published Thursday | April 17, 2008
Right to Life endorses GOP candidates
SOURCE: LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR Online
Nebraska Right to Life has endorsed five Republican Senate and House candidates in the May 13 primary election.
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Published Monday | April 16, 2008
Dem hopefuls argue over who can beat Terry
BY TIM ELFRINK
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald Online
In their first debate Tuesday, the two Democrats battling to challenge Rep. Lee Terry for his Omaha-based seat in Congress began drawing distinctions between their often harmonious platforms.
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Published Monday | April 16, 2008
Terry builds hefty campaign war chest
BY TIM ELFRINK AND JOSEPH MORTON
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald Online
U.S. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., has built a big lead in the money race over the two Democrats seeking to challenge him for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
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Published Monday | April 14, 2008
Experience tops calls for change, Terry says
BY TIM ELFRINK
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
SOURCE: Omaha World Herald Online
Speaking Sunday at an Omaha forum with the two Democrats who want his job, Rep. Lee Terry countered their calls for change with examples of his leadership in Congress.
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