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Peter Ricketts on Government Reform

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The House Jan. 6 committee was largely a partisan exercise

I think the House Committee is largely a partisan exercise. I would disregard any of the recommendations. I don't think it matters. I think voters are more concerned about what's going on with the economy and what's going to impact their family directly. If President Trump violated a law, that's up to the Justice Department, but they're gonna have to prove it. I'd be interested to see what kind of proof--it's got to be a pretty high bar to go after a former president of the United States.
Source: Nebraska Public Media on 2024 Nebraska Senate race , Jan 12, 2023

Require Voter ID to boost belief in the integrity of voting

Gov. Pete Ricketts and supportive state senators are hosting town hall meetings this week aimed at boosting a petition drive for requiring ID to vote. Ricketts and State Sen. Joni Albrecht, who attended Tuesday's meetings, said in separate interviews that the Nebraskans they're talking to on behalf of Citizens for Voter ID want to require ID to boost belief in the integrity of voting.
Source: Nebraska Examiner on 2024 Nebraska Senate race , Jun 28, 2022

Government agencies should be user focused

Other agencies have been innovating as well to make government more customer-focused. The Department of Labor launched a first-in-the-nation reemployment program to help our state's job seekers connect more quickly with good-paying jobs. Individuals receiving benefits now participate in the program, which includes job coaching and creating a resume that is searchable by potential employers. This helps give our job seekers a leg up.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Nebraska legislature , Jan 14, 2016

No holiday for voting; no instant runoff voting

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding campaign finance and government reform:

Q: Require Section 527 organizations to register with the Federal Election Commission as Political Action Committees?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support instant run-off voting?

A: No.

Q: Should Election Day be a national holiday?

A: No.

Q:

Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test , Nov 1, 2006

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