Rep. Lee Terry’s Cozy Relationship with Lobbyists and Special Interests: Too Close for Comfort

Omaha, NE – Today, Tom White for Congress called on Congressman Lee Terry to come clean to Nebraskans about his cozy connections with Washington lobbyists and special interests.

"Washington lobbyists and special interests are funding the majority of Congressman Terry’s campaign, and he owes Nebraskans an explanation of exactly what he’s promised them in return," said Ian Russell, Tom White for Congress campaign manager.

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OWH: Terry, White rake in cash for race

By Joseph Morton, Omaha World-Herald
July 16, 2010

WASHINGTON — The campaign fundraising battle continues in what should be Nebraska’s marquee race this fall.

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LJS: Money pours into Omaha house race

By Don Walton, Lincoln Journal-Star
July 16, 2010

More than $1.3 million was available at the end of June to help fuel the high-octane congressional battle between Republican Rep. Lee Terry and Democratic challenger Tom White.

New campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday showed Terry with $787,000 and White with $532,000 in cash on hand at the end of June.

Metropolitan Omaha's 2nd District House contest commands the spotlight in Nebraska's 2010 elections.

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VIDEO: Rep. Lee Terry Isn't Telling the Truth About His Record on Spending

Omaha, Neb. – Omaha, NE – Tom White for Congress released a video today highlighting the fact that on two separate occasions recently – the Tom Becka Program on KFAB and a taxpayer-funded telephone town hall – Rep. Lee Terry misled voters about his record on deficits and spending.

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OWH: White, Terry differ on financial reform

By Robynn Tysver, Omaha World-Herald
July 2, 2010

Democratic congressional candidate Tom White on Thursday accused his opponent, Republican Lee Terry, of protecting reckless behavior on Wall Street by voting against a bill to overhaul financial regulations.

“Terry, yet again, chose to side with Wall Street over Main Street,” said White, an Omaha attorney and state senator.

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