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Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts said his 12 years in elected office and track record of accomplishments make him the "clear choice" to continue representing Nebraska in Congress.

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Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (left) speaks with Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jason Ball on Aug. 12 at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland.

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