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State Sen. Tom White Launches Congressional Exploratory Committee
Cites Record of Results in the Nebraska Legislature
Omaha, NE – State Sen. Tom White of Omaha sent an email to supporters Monday morning announcing that he has formed a federal exploratory committee. This is the first step towards a campaign for Congress in District 2, which includes Douglas and part of Sarpy counties. (full text of email below)
“Our community needs an independent, effective voice in Congress – someone who puts partisanship aside to get things done,” said Sen. White. “My record in the Legislature demonstrates my ability to work with members of both parties to reduce taxes, create jobs, and make government more efficient.”
White, a lifelong Nebraskan, was elected to the Legislature in 2006. He and his wife Barb have two teenage children, and are members of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church.
Working his way through school by doing construction and warehouse work, White graduated from Regis University in 1979 and Creighton School of Law in 1983. He is currently a partner with the firm White Wulff & Jorgensen. His legal career has focused on representing working people in issues such as workplace discrimination and civil rights, as well as commercial contract work.
Visit www.TomWhite2010.com for more information.
Legislative highlights:
- Passed the Taxpayer Transparency Act, which will cut wasteful spending by putting Nebraska’s checkbook online for taxpayers to monitor spending and tax incentives.
- Passed legislation to add screen names and email addresses to sex offender registry, giving parents important tools to keep their kids safe online.
- Passed legislation to create quality jobs by increasing the research and development tax credit for research conducted at colleges and universities in Nebraska.
- Passed legislation to increase access to affordable healthcare by allowing 20-somethings to stay on their parents insurance.
- As a member of the Revenue Committee, was involved in eliminating the marriage penalty in the state income tax and the state estate tax.
- Passed the Military Family Leave Act to help spouses and families of those on active duty. It also bars employers from discriminating against those called to active duty.
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Full text of email sent Monday morning:
Subject: The Next Step
Friend –
Earlier today, I filed paperwork forming an exploratory committee. This is the first step toward a campaign for U.S. Congress.
This decision came after many conversations with my wife, Barb, and my two children, and after hearing from friends and supporters from across our community.
I’m touching base with you today because we make a good team. In the past few months, our online community has helped convince the Legislature make state government more transparent, increase access to affordable healthcare, and pass legislation that will create jobs and strengthen our economy. But as you know, there is plenty of work left to do.
As always, I'm counting on you as we take the next step in our efforts. We've just launched a new website – click here to visit it:
I started the exploratory committee because our district needs independent, effective representation in Washington. Regardless of the issue – making healthcare affordable, jumpstarting the economy, simplifying the tax code, reducing the deficit – the metro area needs a congressman who puts partisanship aside to get things done.
As a member of Nebraska's unicameral, nonpartisan Legislature, I've done just that. I’ve partnered with senators from both parties to create jobs, cut taxes for the middle class, increase access to affordable healthcare, and reduce government waste. To me, it doesn’t matter if it’s a Democratic idea or a Republican idea. What matters is whether it’s a good idea, one that will create jobs and strengthen the economy. That basic principle is needed in Congress now more than ever.
I have always been able to count on your support in the past. Please visit our new website to get involved and make a contribution:
Also, I hope you send me your comments and thoughts. You're an important part of this effort, and I look forward to continuing to work with you as our campaign takes the next step.
Thanks for all you do,
Tom