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Moderate Dems Pivotal in Saturday Health Care Vote

Three Democratic moderates to decide fate of health bill _ for now _ in crucial Saturday vote By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON November 20, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press Post a Comment Senate Majority Leader...

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Moderate Dems wooed in crucial health vote

Key lawmaker announces he'll vote Saturday to begin debate on the bill Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., says that the Senate owes his constituents "a full and open debate" on the health care overhaul. Nov. 20: Senate leaders need...

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Nebraska Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 4.9 Pct

Neb. October Unemployment Rate Is Second-lowest In The Nation And State's Economy Is Improving (AP) LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent in October even as the national rate crept up to...

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Survey Suggests Improving but Weak Plains Economy

Rural bankers survey suggests economy is improving in Midwest, Plains states but remains weak OMAHA, Neb. November 20, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press Post a Comment Business appears to be slowly improving in rural areas of 11...

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Nebraska Ethanol Plant Fire Produces Lawsuit

Nebraska ethanol plant owners, insurers sue gas provider over fire they say cost $1.8M OMAHA, Neb. November 20, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press Post a Comment The owners of a Lexington ethanol plant and their insurer are suing a...

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Nebraska Governor Signs Budget-cutting Package

Nebraska Governor Gives Final Approval To Massive Package Of Budget Cuts Totaling $334 Million (AP) LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman signed into law $334 million in budget reductions on Friday, after lawmakers...

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America's Fastest-Recovering Cities

Diversified industry and relatively stable housing give residents in these metros a measure of economic security. Full List: America's Fastest-Recovering Cities Though Omaha, Neb., seems second-rate to some, Warren Buffett may...

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Man: Revenge-Seeking Ex Put Nude Pics Online

Nebraska Man Says Ex Sought Revenge For Online Flirting POSTED: 9:58 am EST November 20, 2009 UPDATED: 11:59 am EST November 20, 2009 OMAHA, Neb. -- An Omaha man said romance turned to revenge when he was victimized by his...

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Click it or Ticket

One in every 23 licensed drivers in Nebraska will be involved in a motor vehicle collision each year. Lincoln police want to lower those numbers with Click it or Ticket. The Lincoln Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit...

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Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Teen Murder Conviction

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a juvenile who was sentenced to 60 years in prison for murdering a 6-year-old Omaha girl. The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a juvenile who was...

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