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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.

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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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By Opposing Reform, Rep. Lee Terry Has Yet Again Chosen Wall Street Over Main Street
July 1, 2010
Campaign Headquarters Open House
June 24, 2010
LJS: Tom White makes his case for the 2nd District
June 13, 2010
Video: Lee Terry's Do-Nothing Decade
May 26, 2010
AP: Lee Terry and Tom White to debate in October
May 24, 2010
NNN: No Contest: Tom White vs. Lee Terry On Wall Street Reform
May 21, 2010
Rep. Lee Terry Continues to Side With Wall Street Over Main Street
May 20, 2010
LJS: Sen. Durbin has 'high hopes' and a 'positive feeling' about White
May 17, 2010
OWH: Terry-White race draws national attention
May 13, 2010
AP: White takes on Terry's fiscal record
May 12, 2010
OWH: Terry, White exchange blows
May 12, 2010
OWH: Terry ignores GOP challenger, prepares to battle White
April 19, 2010
OWH: Cash flows for Terry, White
April 15, 2010
White Raises Over $530,000 with $460,000 on Hand
April 15, 2010
KFAB: Tom White on the Good Morning Show
March 29, 2010
Roll Call: Anti-Washington Fervor Not Bad for All Democrats
March 26, 2010
Terry-White health care battle ahead
March 22, 2010
OHW: Terry, White square off at first forum
March 2, 2010
WOWT: Lobbyists to fight sales tax exemption bill
February 26, 2010
OWH: Omaha hires lobbyist to fight Tom White's bill to end the double tax
February 23, 2010
Tom White Officially Files for Congress
February 16, 2010
OWH: Coverage of hearing on Tom White's bill to end the sewer double tax
February 12, 2010
LJS: Democrats eye House pickup in Nebraska
February 2, 2010
OWH editorial: Sen. White's tax exemption proposal deserves "serious consideration and debate"
January 28, 2010
OWH: Sewer tax spat continues; White even more determined to pass the bill
January 26, 2010
OWH: White leads effort to repeal sales tax on pricey sewer work
January 15, 2010
Statement on Sen. Ben Nelson's support for reform
December 22, 2009
Tom White: Don't delay health reform
December 18, 2009
LJS: White backs Obama on Afghanistan
December 5, 2009
OWH: Terry Used Lobbyists Words
November 27, 2009
LJS: White, Terry clash over health care
November 20, 2009
OWH: White gives Terry run for money
October 16, 2009
NET Radio: An expensive 2nd District race for 2010
October 16, 2009
AP: 2010 Neb. 2nd District race already expensive
October 15, 2009
LJS: White: Nebraska needs Democrat in House
October 15, 2009
KPTM: Congressional Race a Promising to be a Fierce Battle
October 8, 2009
OWH: Terry still among GOP vulnerable
October 7, 2009
OWH: White wants $1M for campaign
October 1, 2009
Campaign Kick-off Set for September 30
September 22, 2009
Nebraska's Teachers Endorse Tom White for Congress
September 21, 2009
LJS: White pledges independent House vote
September 9, 2009
OWH: White enters House race
September 9, 2009
WOWT: White Announces Congressional Bid
September 9, 2009
KPTM: State Senator Tom White Challenging Congressman Terry
September 9, 2009
OWH: Age hike lets parents breathe
September 6, 2009
CQ: Parties See High Stakes in Omaha House Race
September 4, 2009
AP: Kerrey backs Tom White for Neb. congressional race
August 28, 2009
OWH: Terry, White Already Trading Shots Over Health Care
August 23, 2009
AP: Neb. Rep. Lee Terry faces challenge early
July 26, 2009
NNN: Looking To 2010, National GOP Already Knows Lee Terry's In A Lot Of Trouble
July 24, 2009
Roll Call: Nebraska: Terry Appears Headed for Tough Fight
July 7, 2009
LJS: State Sen. Tom White looking at run for 2nd District seat
July 7, 2009
Politico: '08 energy puts Omaha seat in play?
July 7, 2009
CQ: Democrat Focusing on Challenge to Republican Terry in Nebraska 2
July 6, 2009
AP: Neb. lawmaker looking at run for 2nd District seat
July 6, 2009
State Sen. Tom White Launches Congressional Exploratory Committee
July 6, 2009
NNN: Why Are Lee Terry & The Nebraska GOP So Afraid Of Tom White?
July 6, 2009
OWH: Sen. White Moves Toward Race With Terry
July 5, 2009
Roll Call: Democrats Looking to Land Recruit Against Terry
June 23, 2009
Swing State Project: White Sounds Ready to Challenge Terry
June 22, 2009
NNN: Tom White Inches Closer to Challenging Lee Terry
June 21, 2009
LJS: White Moves Toward Race Against Terry
June 21, 2009
CQ: Nebraska Rep. Terry Faces Fight on Newly Shaky Ground
June 20, 2009
LJS: White a Democratic lightning rod
August 16, 2008