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![]() Congressman Terry was first elected to the House of Representatives for the Second District of Nebraska in 1998, with 66% of the vote. He was re-elected in 2000 and continues to proudly serve the people of Nebraska. He also was a member of the Omaha City Council From 1991 until 1998. Prior to serving in Congress, Lee was a highly
respected Omaha attorney, active in the leadership of several professional
organizations. He is a member of Rotary, the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and
the Millard Jaycees. In 1997 Lee was chosen as the
Nebraska Jaycee's Outstanding Young
Nebraskan. In 1994 he was chosen as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Omahans. Congressman Terry is actively involved in political and charitable groups in the community. He has served as a member of the Service Area Board of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and has hosted events to raise money for those afflicted with diabetes. Lee also served the ADA as chairman of the Great Plains Region, which includes Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa. Congressman Terry believes every child in Nebraska deserves a quality education. He is proud of his work on the No Child Left Behind Act, which makes schools more accountable to students and parents while providing more money to invest in local school needs. Lee Terry fought to increase tax-free contribution limits to Educational Savings Accounts. Congressman Terry is also one of the founders of Cox Connects Kids, a program which supplies computer equipment and training to students in financial need. Congressman Terry is fighting to let families keep more of what they earn, and will stand up to those who will use any excuse to get their hands on our hard-earned wages. Lee Terry believes that better jobs are built from a strong economy, which is why he fought hard to pass legislation to eliminate the marriage tax penalty and phase out the death tax. In addition, he supported legislation which lowered taxes for all taxpayers and increased contribution limits for IRAs.
Military men and women are the backbone of America and Congressman Lee Terry has worked to make sure they have the tools they need to protect us. He is committed to working with President Bush to ensure a strong national defense. Lee Terry successfully fought to get over $1.2 million for Offutt Air Force Base, voted in favor of a 4.8% pay increase for our military personnel, and supported a $1.7 billion increase in medical benefits for veterans. Congressman Terry is working to honor those who risk so much for our families. Congressman Terry has experience the people of Eastern
Nebraska can trust. Lee looks forward to continuing his efforts in Congress,
working hard for all Nebraskans, Americans and the world. |
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