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Associated Press Sens. Jim Webb (left), Virginia Democrat, and Ben Nelson, Nebraska Democrat, declin
ASSOCIATED PRESS Sens. Jim Webb , Virginia Democrat, and Ben Nelson, Nebraska Democrat, declined to join with their caucus in voting down a health care overhaul amendment introduced by Mr.
Dem senators at odds over health bill
Senate Democrats on Sunday sparred with each other over how to fix the nation's troubled health care system, with moderates threatening to scuttle legislation if their demands weren't met and the more liberal members warning their party leaders not to bend.
Aid cuts get 1st-round approval
Lawmakers moved forward Friday on cutting back a budgeted increase in state aid to education, while school officials pored over newly released estimates of how the changes could affect individual districts.
South-central Neb. school districts to merge
The formal process of unifying the Clay Center and Sandy Creek school districts in south-central Nebraska will begin May 31 next year.
Rush Limbaugh's Morning Update: Up to You
On Monday, when Dingy Harry Reid announced he included the so-called public option in the Senate health care bill, liberals like New York Senator Chuck-U Schumer did a happy dance; the left's 60-year-old dream of socialized medicine, they think, is one step closer to being realized.
Schumer: Public option close to 60 votes
A key Democratic senator said Sunday he believes Democrats are close to the 60 votes they need to advance a health care bill that includes a new program for government-backed health insurance.
Nelson: Give states 'opt in' public health plan
Sen. Ben Nelson, Nebraska Democrat, says he is open to a government-run health insurance program if states are given the choice to participate.
Nebraska to Receive More Than $250,000 for Energy Projects
According to a release from U.S. Senator Ben Nelson, Nebraska is scheduled to receive more than $250,000 for energy efficiency and conservation projects.
Senator Ben Nelson on Midwest Opinions
Nebraska's Democratic and senior U.S. Senator Ben Nelson conducted a series of town hall meetings during the August recess, focusing on health-care reform.
Nelson Announces Town Hall Sites
Nebraskaa s Senator Ben Nelson announced Friday he has scheduled four more public meetings across the state to meet with Nebraskans about health care reform.
Senator Nelson Holds Healthcare Meeting in Kearney
Marvon Reichert left work in his hay field to voice his concerns at Senator Nelson's latest healthcare town hall meeting.
Nelson Announces Town Hall Sites
Nebraskaa s Senator Ben Nelson announced Friday he has scheduled four more public meetings across the state to meet with Nebraskans about health care reform.
a Nice catch' nets millions for ...
The announcement in the Federal Register made it official. An obscure legislative employee laboring in the depths of the Nebraska Capitol had taken on the federal government and won.
a Nice catch' nets millions for Medicaid
The announcement in the Federal Register made it official. An obscure legislative employee laboring in the depths of the Nebraska Capitol had taken on the federal government and won.
Religious Groups Target Nebraska for Health Care Reform Ads
Liberal-leaning religious groups are launching radio ads in five states including Nebraska this week in which local pastors urge senators to back efforts to overhaul the nation's health care system.
[NE] Chief Deputy Stemper not charged for domestic violence, but no longer employed
Just days after learning he would not face charges of domestic assault a Nuckolls County Sheriff's Deputy is fired... Is there a safety net for her? Is there one for him? What happens to them each now? Who is in Nebraska for police family domestic violence? DEPUTY WON'T FACE ASSAULT CHARGE Omaha World-Herald Published Tuesday June 23, 2009 NELSON, ...
Prosecutor won't charge Neb. sheriff's deputy
If the heat is too much for you and you don't have air-conditioning, Sioux City's hospitals are offering some help.