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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By Opposing Reform, Rep. Lee Terry Has Yet Again Chosen Wall Street Over Main Street

Omaha, NE – At a press conference today, Tom White took Rep. Lee Terry to task for his record of putting Wall Street ahead of Main Street. After voting to bail out Wall Street, Terry has consistently voted to protect the Big Banks’ greed and recklessness, even voting against comprehensive Wall Street reform yesterday.

“With his vote yesterday, Congressman Terry yet again chose to side with Wall Street over Main Street,” Tom White said. “Since supporting the Wall Street bailout, Lee Terry has doubled down in his support for Wall Street’s irresponsible behavior by voting against TARP reform, against limiting tax-payer funded bonuses at bailed out banks, and against comprehensive financial reform.”

Campaign Headquarters Open House

Please join us on Wednesday, June 30th for the official opening of our campaign headquarters. Our office is at 49th and Dodge, in the historic Renier Piano Building.

We moved into the space a few weeks ago and already have volunteers in every day making phone calls and helping to build our field organization.

Campaign Headquarters Open House
Wednesday, June 30th
5:30 - 7:30 pm
4900 Dodge Street, Omaha

LJS: Tom White makes his case for the 2nd District

By Don Walton, Lincoln Journal-Star
June 13, 2010

Omaha - Tom White is on a roll.

"We can't afford passivity and inaction anymore," he says, revving up his campaign message.

"There are historic opportunities for Nebraska that we're missing."

Video: Lee Terry's Do-Nothing Decade

Tom White for Congress Releases Video on Lee Terry's Do-Nothing Decade
Lee Terry Says the "Do-Nothing" House is Only Renaming Post Offices – But The Only Bill He's Passed Does Just That

Omaha, Neb. – Tom White for Congress released a video today showing that by his own standard, Rep. Lee Terry has had a "do-nothing" decade, failing to deliver for Nebraska during his time in Washington.

AP: Lee Terry and Tom White to debate in October

The Associated Press
May 21, 2010

Omaha - GOP incumbent Rep. Lee Terry and his Democratic challenger, state Sen. Tom White, will debate in October before the November general election.

The candidates for Nebraska's 2nd District House seat each confirmed Friday that they had accepted the invitation of the League of Women Voters and Omaha Press Club.