Opinions

Lessons at all levels

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“Play’s at first!” Whether you are on the first baseline watching a little league baseball game in a Nebraska burg or sitting in Kauffman Stadium, there is not likely a more familiar an‑nouncement amid the celebra‑tion of America’s pastime. It’s simple, it’s direct, and, in specific situations, it is a gentle hint.

A safer place to live

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As we approach the 250th anniversary of our great nation, I often find myself re‑flecting on the miracle of the American expe‑rience. As a sixth‑gen‑eration Nebraskan, I am proud to call it home. It is where I grew up, where I chose to raise my family, and for whom I have the privilege of serving in Congress.