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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Nebraska</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Plains states expected to have lowest mortgage delinquency rates in US next year</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
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Low mortgage delinquency rates expected in Plains

OMAHA, Neb. — The lowest mortgage delinquency rates in the nation next year should be in Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota.
Credit reporting agency TransUnion predicts all three of those states will have much lower delinquency rates than the national rate of 6.39 percent.
Delinquency of 60 days or more .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/plains-states-expected-to-have-lowest-mortgage-delinquency-rates-in-us-next-year-246928/">Original article &nbsp;: Plains states expected to have lowest mortgage delinquency rates in US next year</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Neb. utility OKs 4.9 pct rate hike next year for electric customers in southeast part of state</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. utility OKs 4.9 percent rate hike next year

OMAHA, Neb. — The average residential electric bill in the Omaha Public Power District will be going up about $4 a month soon.
On Thursday, the OPPD board approved a 4.9 percent rate increase that goes into effect Jan. 1.
A year ago, OPPD raised electric rates an average ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/neb-utility-oks-49-pct-rate-hike-next-year-for-electric-customers-in-southeast-part-of-state-246244/">Neb. utility OKs 4.9 pct rate hike next year for electric customers in southeast part of state</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>New list ranks Omaha as 3rd-best US city for business behind Des Moines, Iowa and D.C.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Omaha named 3rd-best city for business in nation

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha has been named the third-best U.S. city for business because of its slow and steady economic growth and diverse mix of big companies based in the city.
The new list from Dow Jones&#8217; MarketWatch Web site named Des Moines, Iowa, the top city for business, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/new-list-ranks-omaha-as-3rd-best-us-city-for-business-behind-des-moines-iowa-and-dc-246156/">Original source &nbsp;: New list ranks Omaha as 3rd-best US city for business behind Des Moines, Iowa and D.C.</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cabela&#8217;s adopts new bylaws requiring majority vote for board</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Cabela&#8217;s adopts new bylaws for board
SIDNEY, Neb. — Outdoor outfitter Cabela&#8217;s Inc. has amended its bylaws to require a majority vote when electing directors.

Under the new standard, each nominee for election to the board must receive a majority of the votes cast in order to be elected. The new standard replaces the company&#8217;s plurality standard, ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/cabelas-adopts-new-bylaws-requiring-majority-vote-for-board-245850/" title="Cabela&#8217;s adopts new bylaws requiring majority vote for board">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nebraska man gets 8½ months in prison for possession of unregistered, homemade machine guns</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. man jailed for unregistered machine guns

LINCOLN, Neb. — Officials say a 24-year-old Nebraska man who was found with two unregistered, homemade machine guns has been sentenced to 8½ months in prison.
According to a U.S. Attorney&#8217;s Office press release, prosecutors said a Nebraska State Patrol trooper pulled Aaron Lawless over for speeding in November last  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nebraska-man-gets-8%c2%bd-months-in-prison-for-possession-of-unregistered-homemade-machine-guns-244783/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>USDA says wintry weather adding 1 more challenge for those looking to finish Nebraska harvest</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Wintry blast puts brakes on Nebraska harvest

LINCOLN, Neb. — Heavy snow, strong winds and subzero temperatures slowed down many Nebraska residents last week and farmers who want to finish their harvests were among them.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the wintry blast that barreled through the state made for limited progress and just 1.5 days ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/usda-says-wintry-weather-adding-1-more-challenge-for-those-looking-to-finish-nebraska-harvest-243959/">Original article on  : USDA says wintry weather adding 1 more challenge for those looking to finish Nebraska harvest</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Tribal reservations in Nebraska to get $1.2 million in federal money for transit projects</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. Indian reservations to get federal money

OMAHA, Neb. — Two Native American reservations in Nebraska are slated to get more than $1.2 million in federal dollars to improve transit infrastructure.
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson announced the allotment of the stimulus money to the Winnebago and Santee Sioux reservations.
The Nebraska Democrat says the Winnebago Tribe .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/tribal-reservations-in-nebraska-to-get-12-million-in-federal-money-for-transit-projects-243004/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Tribal reservations in Nebraska to get $1.2 million in federal money for transit projects</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Firefighters turn off propane fueling blaze at closed Nebraska plant, fire is under control</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Fire crews turn off propane in Neb. plant blaze

NORFOLK, Neb. — Firefighters in northeast Nebraska have turned off the propane that was fueling the blaze at a closed manufacturing plant and officials say the fire is under control.
Authorities had been concerned that the Thursday morning blaze would cause a 30,000-gallon tank to explode at the ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/firefighters-turn-off-propane-fueling-blaze-at-closed-nebraska-plant-fire-is-under-control-242605/">Firefighters turn off propane fueling blaze at closed Nebraska plant, fire is under control</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fire crews at closed Neb. plant try to turn off propane fueling blaze, worry tank will explode</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Fire crews try to turn off propane in Neb. blaze

NORFOLK, Neb. — Firefighters battling a huge blaze at a closed manufacturing plant in northeast Nebraska are trying to turn off the flow of propane that&#8217;s fueling the fire.
There were no immediate reports of injuries from the Thursday morning blaze.
Fire officials told reporters that three crews .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fire-crews-at-closed-neb-plant-try-to-turn-off-propane-fueling-blaze-worry-tank-will-explode-242599/">Fire crews at closed Neb. plant try to turn off propane fueling blaze, worry tank will explode</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fire at former plant in Nebraska forces evacuation, officials worry propane tank will explode</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:59:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Fire at closed Nebraska plant forces evacuations

NORFOLK, Neb. — A huge fire is burning at a closed manufacturing plant in northeast Nebraska, and officials are evacuating the area because they&#8217;re worried a propane tank could explode.
There were no immediate reports of injuries from the Thursday morning blaze.
Norfolk City administrator Al Roder says firefighters are working ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fire-at-former-plant-in-nebraska-forces-evacuation-officials-worry-propane-tank-will-explode-242564/" title="Fire at former plant in Nebraska forces evacuation, officials worry propane tank will explode">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fire near 30,000-gallon propane tank forces evacuation in Nebraska, no reports of injuries</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Blaze near Neb. propane tank forces evacuations

NORFOLK, Neb. — A huge fire broke out at a closed manufacturing plant in northeast Nebraska, and officials evacuated the area out of concern a 30,000-gallon propane tank would explode.
There were no immediate reports of injuries from the Thursday morning blaze.
Norfolk City administrator Al Roder says firefighters were working ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fire-near-30000-gallon-propane-tank-forces-evacuation-in-nebraska-no-reports-of-injuries-242558/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Fire near 30,000-gallon propane tank forces evacuation in Nebraska, no reports of injuries</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police: NC marine dies when gun goes off in argument over Texas-Nebraska football game</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Police: NC Marine dies in argument over game

HAVELOCK, N.C. — Police in North Carolina are saying a Marine was accidentally shot to death when he got into an argument with a friend over the Texas-Nebraska football game.
Police say 21-year-old Johnathan Clinton Rodriguez was shot early Sunday after banter escalated with a fellow Marine at a .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-nc-marine-dies-when-gun-goes-off-in-argument-over-texas-nebraska-football-game-241238/">Source article &nbsp;: Police: NC marine dies when gun goes off in argument over Texas-Nebraska football game</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>TD Ameritrade survey: Americans want to save, invest more in 2010 than in past</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
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TD Ameritrade says Americans seem ready to save

OMAHA, Neb. — A new survey suggests that more Americans are going to make saving and investing for retirement priorities in 2010.
Omaha-based online brokerage TD Ameritrade says the survey shows more people want to save or invest more next year.
About 66 percent of women plan to save more .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/td-ameritrade-survey-americans-want-to-save-invest-more-in-2010-than-in-past-241111/">Original article &nbsp;: TD Ameritrade survey: Americans want to save, invest more in 2010 than in past</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ohio ready to execute 1st inmate with single drug; untested method likely to take longer</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/ohio-ready-to-execute-1st-inmate-with-single-drug-untested-method-likely-to-take-longer-240692/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:53:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Ohio inmate to get 1-drug, slower, execution

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Condemned killer Kenneth Biros could become the first person in the country put to death with a single dose of an intravenous anesthetic instead of the usual — and faster-acting — three-drug process if his execution proceeds Tuesday.
The execution could propel other states to eventually consider ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ohio-ready-to-execute-1st-inmate-with-single-drug-untested-method-likely-to-take-longer-240692/" title="Ohio ready to execute 1st inmate with single drug; untested method likely to take longer">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>2008 US survey says Nebraska farmers used less irrigation water per acre than in 2003</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Survey shows drop in Nebraska irrigation per acre

LINCOLN, Neb. — A survey taken last year suggests that Nebraska irrigators used less water from wells and off-farm sources than they used five years earlier.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture conducts a farm and ranch irrigation survey every five years.
Data from last year&#8217;s survey shows the average water ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/2008-us-survey-says-nebraska-farmers-used-less-irrigation-water-per-acre-than-in-2003-238827/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : 2008 US survey says Nebraska farmers used less irrigation water per acre than in 2003</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln, ND State Univ. to help host virtual conference on new &#8216;bioeconomy&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
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Virtual conference to explore new &#8216;bioeconomy&#8217;

LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and North Dakota State University will be among the presenters at a 13-state conference that will explore agricultural solutions to climate and energy issues.
The conference, &#8220;Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for Sustainability,&#8221; will be offered through distance-learning technology, with keynote sessions originating at different .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/univ-of-nebraska-lincoln-nd-state-univ-to-help-host-virtual-conference-on-new-bioeconomy-237680/">Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln, ND State Univ. to help host virtual conference on new &#8216;bioeconomy&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pastor answers knock at his church door in Lincoln, Neb., and opens it to violent robber</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. pastor robbed after answering knock on door

LINCOLN, Neb. — Police in Lincoln, Neb., are investigating the armed robbery of a pastor at his church.
Police say the pastor, 52-year-old Christopher Anderson, opened a door at Glad Tidings Assembly of God for someone who was knocking late Saturday night. The man asked for money, but Anderson .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pastor-answers-knock-at-his-church-door-in-lincoln-neb-and-opens-it-to-violent-robber-234633/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Pastor answers knock at his church door in Lincoln, Neb., and opens it to violent robber</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>In restructuring, AP changes roles for 6 news editors and assigns 4 regional photo editors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
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AP changes roles for 6 news editors, 4 photo eds

NEW YORK — The Associated Press has named six news editors to oversee expanded multistate territories and has assigned four interim regional photo editors as part of a restructuring of U.S. news management to ensure the continuing strength of the news cooperative&#8217;s state reports.
The six news ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/in-restructuring-ap-changes-roles-for-6-news-editors-and-assigns-4-regional-photo-editors-233765/" title="In restructuring, AP changes roles for 6 news editors and assigns 4 regional photo editors">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>University of Nebraska regents vote not to further restrict embryonic stem-cell research rules</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:23 +0000</pubDate>
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U. of Neb. board votes down stem-cell rule changes
LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska&#8217;s governing board on Friday voted down a proposal to restrict the school&#8217;s rules governing embryonic stem-cell research beyond what the federal government allows.
The eight-member Board of Regents voted 4-4, defeating the resolution that would have restricted stem cell ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/university-of-nebraska-regents-vote-not-to-further-restrict-embryonic-stem-cell-research-rules-233713/">University of Nebraska regents vote not to further restrict embryonic stem-cell research rules</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Neb. October unemployment rate is second-lowest in the nation and state&#8217;s economy is improving</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Nebraska unemployment rate unchanged at 4.9 pct

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska&#8217;s unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent in October even as the national rate crept up to 10.2 percent.
The figures released Friday show the Nebraska unemployment rate is the second-lowest in the nation after North Dakota&#8217;s 4.2 percent.
The Nebraska Department of Labor estimates the state ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/neb-october-unemployment-rate-is-second-lowest-in-the-nation-and-states-economy-is-improving-233658/" title="Neb. October unemployment rate is second-lowest in the nation and state&#8217;s economy is improving">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Latest U. of Nebraska debate over embryonic stem-cell research shows dispute unlikely to fade</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Stem-cell debate unlikely to fade after Neb. vote

OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska&#8217;s governing board is expecting a contentious vote on whether to keep rules limiting stem-cell research.
The Board of Regents will likely vote Friday on a resolution that would limit such research at the university system&#8217;s facilities to existing stem-cell lines. The rules ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/latest-u-of-nebraska-debate-over-embryonic-stem-cell-research-shows-dispute-unlikely-to-fade-233394/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Latest U. of Nebraska debate over embryonic stem-cell research shows dispute unlikely to fade</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Berkshire Hathaway lines up $8B loan to help pay for $26.3B acquisition of BNSF railroad</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire secures $8B loan for BNSF deal

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett&#8217;s company has lined up an $8 billion loan to help pay for its $26.3 billion acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday that it signed the financing deal with JPMorgan ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/berkshire-hathaway-lines-up-8b-loan-to-help-pay-for-263b-acquisition-of-bnsf-railroad-233046/">Read : Berkshire Hathaway lines up $8B loan to help pay for $26.3B acquisition of BNSF railroad</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Champion Enterprises says no layoffs planned in York, Neb., during bankruptcy restructuring</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Champion says Neb. workers safe in restructuring

YORK, Neb. — Manufactured home and modular building maker Champion Enterprises Inc. says it is not planning any layoffs at its York, Neb., plant as part of its restructuring.
Champion says the York plant should continue operating regularly during the company&#8217;s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The Troy, Mich.-based company employs .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/champion-enterprises-says-no-layoffs-planned-in-york-neb-during-bankruptcy-restructuring-232678/" title="Champion Enterprises says no layoffs planned in York, Neb., during bankruptcy restructuring">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Clarification: Death Penalty-Ohio story</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:22:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Clarification: Death Penalty-Ohio story
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a story Nov. 14, The Associated Press reported that lethal injection is used by Ohio and 35 other states. The story should have made clear that one of the states, Nebraska, is switching from electrocution to injection and that its proposal to use a three-drug method still must .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/clarification-death-penalty-ohio-story-231967/">Clarification: Death Penalty-Ohio story</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nebraska officials say 2 Omaha firms promised 1,000 pct returns on questionable investments</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Nebraska orders firms to quit selling investments

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska officials say two related Omaha companies have been improperly selling unregistered investments promising as much as a 1,000 percent annual return.
The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance said Tuesday it ordered Citywide Financial Service Corp. and K&#038;R Development LLC to quit selling investments.
Both companies, which .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nebraska-officials-say-2-omaha-firms-promised-1000-pct-returns-on-questionable-investments-231719/">Nebraska officials say 2 Omaha firms promised 1,000 pct returns on questionable investments</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Owner of Nebraska company says it&#8217;s recovered all 90 pounds of ground beef in E. coli recall</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. company says it&#8217;s recovered recalled beef

FAIRBURY, Neb. — A Nebraska company says it has recovered the 90 pounds of ground beef listed in a federal recall report because of possible E. coli contamination.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Fairbury Steaks is recalling 10-pound packages of bulk fresh ground beef.
Dennis Brown, who says he owns .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/owner-of-nebraska-company-says-its-recovered-all-90-pounds-of-ground-beef-in-e-coli-recall-231717/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Owner of Nebraska company says it&#8217;s recovered all 90 pounds of ground beef in E. coli recall</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire acquires ExxonMobil stake, cuts holdings in ConocoPhillips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire acquires ExxonMobil stake

OMAHA, Nebraska — Billionaire Warren Buffett&#8217;s company has bought a nearly $60 million stake in ExxonMobil, and has cut holdings in oil rival ConocoPhillips.
Berkshire Hathaway also nearly doubled its holdings in Wal-Mart Stores during the latest quarter.
Omaha-based Berkshire disclosed the changes to its $59.7 billion U.S. stock portfolio in a Securities .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/buffetts-berkshire-acquires-exxonmobil-stake-cuts-holdings-in-conocophillips-230759/">Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire acquires ExxonMobil stake, cuts holdings in ConocoPhillips</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NPPD says new rate increase will raise average residential bill about 6 pct, or $6 a month</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. utility raises residential rates about 6 pct

COLUMBUS, Neb. — Nebraska Public Power District&#8217;s residential customers can expect their electric bills to go up about $6 a month.
The utility&#8217;s board on Friday approved the 5.7 percent increase, along with a 5.9 percent hike for wholesale customers. The changes go into effect Jan. 1.
NPPD says the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nppd-says-new-rate-increase-will-raise-average-residential-bill-about-6-pct-or-6-a-month-228773/">Read the original article &nbsp;: NPPD says new rate increase will raise average residential bill about 6 pct, or $6 a month</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Neb. investment council adopts new rules to prevent fraud after annual review finds loophole</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. investment council adopts new guidelines

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Investment Council has adopted new regulations to help prevent fraud after an annual review revealed a loophole.
The council that oversees a $12 billion pension fund for government employees released an annual attestation report on Thursday.
A review of the council&#8217;s policies revealed that it could be .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/neb-investment-council-adopts-new-rules-to-prevent-fraud-after-annual-review-finds-loophole-228621/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Neb. investment council adopts new rules to prevent fraud after annual review finds loophole</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Caregivers for vulnerable Nebraskans may get pay hike in spite of governor&#8217;s recommendation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Some Neb. caregivers may be in line for raise

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska&#8217;s oft-criticized safety net for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities may get a small funding increase next year despite Gov. Dave Heineman&#8217;s recommendation to keep funding flat.
The Legislature&#8217;s budget-writing Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to increase state funding to groups that care ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/caregivers-for-vulnerable-nebraskans-may-get-pay-hike-in-spite-of-governors-recommendation-228295/">Caregivers for vulnerable Nebraskans may get pay hike in spite of governor&#8217;s recommendation</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>World&#8217;s 2 richest men will offer advice and wisdom to Columbia University students Thursday</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Buffett, Gates to answer student questions in NY

OMAHA, Neb. — Billionaires Warren Buffett and Bill Gates will meet with Columbia University business students on Thursday and answer their questions about business and life.
The world&#8217;s two-richest men planned this forum at Columbia because Buffett earned his master&#8217;s degree there in 1951.
This will be the third such .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/worlds-2-richest-men-will-offer-advice-and-wisdom-to-columbia-university-students-thursday-226926/">Read the original article &nbsp;: World&#8217;s 2 richest men will offer advice and wisdom to Columbia University students Thursday</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Legislative committee removes Nebraska farmers&#8217; checkoff dollars from budget-cutting proposal</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Lawmakers protect Neb. farmers&#8217; checkoff dollars

LINCOLN, Neb. — Complaints from Nebraska farmers and agriculture groups about using checkoff dollars to help balance the state budget appear to have worked.
On Wednesday, the Legislature&#8217;s budget-writing Appropriations Committee voted to ditch Gov. Dave Heineman&#8217;s plan for the checkoff money. His plan would have taken about $700,000 from the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/legislative-committee-removes-nebraska-farmers-checkoff-dollars-from-budget-cutting-proposal-226074/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Legislative committee removes Nebraska farmers&#8217; checkoff dollars from budget-cutting proposal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Dispute over care for mentally disabled Nebraskans emerges during budget-cutting talks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Nebraska care providers claim state hypocrisy

LINCOLN, Neb. — Pay at some state-funded programs where people with mental disabilities are cared for in Nebraska is so low that McDonald&#8217;s workers make a higher hourly wage.
&#8220;Why would you work here?&#8221; said Linda Redfern, director of the Scottsbluff-based Region I Office of Human Development. Overseen by elected county ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dispute-over-care-for-mentally-disabled-nebraskans-emerges-during-budget-cutting-talks-225889/" title="Dispute over care for mentally disabled Nebraskans emerges during budget-cutting talks">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nebraska tax revenue rebounds after dismal September but still fall short of projections</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. tax revenue rebounds after dismal September

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska tax revenue in October rebounded after a dismal September that prompted a special legislative session to cut the state budget, but collections still fell below official projections.
On Tuesday, the state Department of Revenue reported that total, net tax revenue last month was 1.8 percent, or .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nebraska-tax-revenue-rebounds-after-dismal-september-but-still-fall-short-of-projections-225079/">Nebraska tax revenue rebounds after dismal September but still fall short of projections</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Utility considers 4.9 percent rate hike next year for electric customers in Nebraska</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:35:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. utility eyes 4.9 percent rate hike next year

OMAHA, Neb. — A year after raising electric rates an average 14.5 percent, the Omaha Public Power District is considering a residential rate increase of 4.9 percent more.
OPPD managers presented the proposal to the utility&#8217;s board on Tuesday. The board is expected to take up the proposal .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/utility-considers-49-percent-rate-hike-next-year-for-electric-customers-in-nebraska-224862/">Utility considers 4.9 percent rate hike next year for electric customers in Nebraska</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>USDA&#8217;s latest forecast says Nebraska&#8217;s expected corn harvest to beat 2007 record by 8 percent</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
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USDA still expecting record Nebraska corn crop

LINCOLN, Neb. — The latest federal forecast shows no change in expectations for a record Nebraska corn crop.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that, based on Nov. 1 conditions, the corn crop should hit 1.58 billion bushels — 14 percent higher than last year&#8217;s 1.39 billion bushels.
The Nebraska corn ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/usdas-latest-forecast-says-nebraskas-expected-corn-harvest-to-beat-2007-record-by-8-percent-224568/">USDA&#8217;s latest forecast says Nebraska&#8217;s expected corn harvest to beat 2007 record by 8 percent</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>University of Nebraska students may avoid midyear spike but could see tuition hike next year</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:56:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Univ. of Nebraska tuition spike possible next year

LINCOLN, Neb. — People trying to fight through the economic downturn by earning college degrees may soon find them harder to afford in Nebraska.
While budget cuts proposed at the University of Nebraska probably won&#8217;t cause a midstream tuition hike this school year, the president of the university hinted ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/university-of-nebraska-students-may-avoid-midyear-spike-but-could-see-tuition-hike-next-year-224555/">University of Nebraska students may avoid midyear spike but could see tuition hike next year</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>BNSF exec says Warren Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire Hathaway will sell its UP, Norfolk Southern stakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Funk</dc:creator>
		
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Berkshire to sell UP, Norfolk Southern stakes

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett&#8217;s company will sell its stakes in Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads before it completes its $26.3 billion acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. railroad.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.&#8217;s plan to sell those stocks was revealed in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bnsf-exec-says-warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-will-sell-its-up-norfolk-southern-stakes-223585/">BNSF exec says Warren Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire Hathaway will sell its UP, Norfolk Southern stakes</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nebraska lawmakers struggle to follow directions for special session set by governor</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. lawmakers struggle with session directions

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska lawmakers are having trouble following directions during the special legislative session intended to cut $334 million from the two-year state budget.
Excluding bills introduced on behalf of Gov. Dave Heineman, nine of the 12 bills introduced by lawmakers have been deemed clearly or likely outside the session .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nebraska-lawmakers-struggle-to-follow-directions-for-special-session-set-by-governor-223471/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Nebraska lawmakers struggle to follow directions for special session set by governor</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>In midst of Nebraska budget crunch, explanation of cuts depends on who directors work for</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nate Jenkins</dc:creator>
		
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Neb. lawmakers hear 2 sides about budget crunch

LINCOLN, Neb. — To hear directors of some state agencies tell it, managing Nebraska&#8217;s worst fiscal crisis in recent memory isn&#8217;t that big of a deal. Others tell a totally different story, one of significant cutbacks in services.
It&#8217;s easy to predict who will say what: Just look at .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/in-midst-of-nebraska-budget-crunch-explanation-of-cuts-depends-on-who-directors-work-for-221192/">In midst of Nebraska budget crunch, explanation of cuts depends on who directors work for</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Warren Buffett&#8217;s company says 3Q net income triples to $3.2B as value of its derivatives soar</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:38:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Funk</dc:creator>
		
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Berkshire Hathaway says 3Q profit triples to $3.2B

OMAHA, Neb. — Paper gains on derivative contracts helped Berkshire Hathaway Inc. triple its third-quarter profit as its insurance businesses did well, but Warren Buffett&#8217;s company said Friday that many of its other operating businesses struggled.
The Omaha-based company delivered relatively flat results made to appear spectacular by the .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/warren-buffetts-company-says-3q-net-income-triples-to-32b-as-value-of-its-derivatives-soar-221070/">Warren Buffett&#8217;s company says 3Q net income triples to $3.2B as value of its derivatives soar</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>In Nebraska budget hearings, answers appear to depend on whom the agency chiefs work for</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nate Jenkins</dc:creator>
		
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Neb. lawmakers get 2 stories about budget crunch

LINCOLN, Neb. — To hear directors of some state agencies, managing Nebraska&#8217;s fiscal crisis isn&#8217;t that big of a deal. Others tell a totally different story, one of drastic cutbacks in services.
It&#8217;s easy to predict who will say what: Just look at who hires them.
Agency directors hired and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/in-nebraska-budget-hearings-answers-appear-to-depend-on-whom-the-agency-chiefs-work-for-220884/" title="In Nebraska budget hearings, answers appear to depend on whom the agency chiefs work for">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>2 Nebraska banks get total of nearly $5.8M in rural loan guarantees from stimulus funding</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
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2 Nebraska banks get rural loan guarantees

LINCOLN, Neb. — Two Nebraska banks have obtained federal loan guarantees through the U.S Department of Agriculture, which is using federal stimulus funding.
The USDA said in a news release Friday that the loans will help stimulate rural businesses and communities.
State Bank of Table Rock, in Pawnee City, has obtained ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/2-nebraska-banks-get-total-of-nearly-58m-in-rural-loan-guarantees-from-stimulus-funding-220744/">Read : 2 Nebraska banks get total of nearly $5.8M in rural loan guarantees from stimulus funding</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Poll suggests rural Nebraskans less positive about their communities; economic worries cited</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:22:34 +0000</pubDate>
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Poll: Rural Nebraskans less positive about towns

LINCOLN, Neb. — Pollsters say economic worries may have contributed to a decline in rural Nebraskans&#8217; views of their communities.
The 2009 Nebraska Rural Poll was conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln&#8217;s Center for Applied Rural Innovation. It was taken in March and April, when by many measures the state&#8217;s .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/poll-suggests-rural-nebraskans-less-positive-about-their-communities-economic-worries-cited-220687/">Source &nbsp;: Poll suggests rural Nebraskans less positive about their communities; economic worries cited</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Farmer opposition to using checkoff dollars to help balance Nebraska budget may be working</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Checkoff outcry may be persuading Neb. lawmakers

LINCOLN, Neb. — Opposition to Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman&#8217;s plan to use some crop checkoff dollars to balance the state budget may be working.
Nebraska Farm Bureau President Keith Olsen has been asking state lawmakers whether they support Heineman&#8217;s proposal to take about $750,000 from the corn, wheat, dry bean .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/farmer-opposition-to-using-checkoff-dollars-to-help-balance-nebraska-budget-may-be-working-220676/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Farmer opposition to using checkoff dollars to help balance Nebraska budget may be working</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Neb. lawmakers keep looking for ways to cut spending, deal with $334 million budget shortfall</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. lawmakers continue special session on Friday

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska lawmakers have only one more day to introduce bills in their budget-cutting special session.
Friday is the last day senators can introduce bills to help deal with a projected $334 million shortfall in the state&#8217;s two-year budget.
A dozen bills have been introduced so far since the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/neb-lawmakers-keep-looking-for-ways-to-cut-spending-deal-with-334-million-budget-shortfall-220673/" title="Neb. lawmakers keep looking for ways to cut spending, deal with $334 million budget shortfall">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US Sen. Johanns of Nebraska takes issue with administration&#8217;s student loan stance</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. senator takes issue with student loan stance

OMAHA, Neb. — U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns said Thursday that his concern for Nebraska families is what&#8217;s driving his opposition to legislation that would turn control of student loans over to the government — not lobbying from private student loan provider Nelnet Inc. of Lincoln.
The Nebraska Republican took .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-sen-johanns-of-nebraska-takes-issue-with-administrations-student-loan-stance-220636/">US Sen. Johanns of Nebraska takes issue with administration&#8217;s student loan stance</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Neb. lawmakers begin hearings on plan to deal with $334M shortfall in state&#8217;s two-year budget</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Public hearings on Neb. budget cuts begin Thursday

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska lawmakers may get an earful from people who might be affected by the $334 million in budget cuts they are considering.
Public hearings on the cuts are scheduled to begin on Thursday and continue into next week as part of the Legislature&#8217;s special session.
State Sen. .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/neb-lawmakers-begin-hearings-on-plan-to-deal-with-334m-shortfall-in-states-two-year-budget-218919/">Neb. lawmakers begin hearings on plan to deal with $334M shortfall in state&#8217;s two-year budget</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>THE INFLUENCE GAME: Liberal groups intensify pressure on moderate Democrats in health debate</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Fram</dc:creator>
		
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THE INFLUENCE GAME: Liberals targeting moderates
WASHINGTON — Get on the health overhaul bandwagon, or don&#8217;t count on our help in your re-election.
That&#8217;s the hardball message liberal groups are hurling at moderate Democratic senators in a battle that is dividing their party. Their demands: Support a bill that offers optional government-run health .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/the-influence-game-liberal-groups-intensify-pressure-on-moderate-democrats-in-health-debate-217242/">Source &nbsp;: THE INFLUENCE GAME: Liberal groups intensify pressure on moderate Democrats in health debate</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Freight expectations: Warren Buffett goes &#8216;all-in&#8217; with $34B bet on railroads and the economy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Buffett&#8217;s big bet: $34B on 2nd-largest railroad

NEW YORK — The biggest name in investing is making what he calls an &#8220;all-in wager&#8221; on the U.S. economy — $34 billion to own a railroad that hauls everything from corn to cars across the country.
The acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, the nation&#8217;s second-largest railroad, would be .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/freight-expectations-warren-buffett-goes-all-in-with-34b-bet-on-railroads-and-the-economy-216641/">Original source &nbsp;: Freight expectations: Warren Buffett goes &#8216;all-in&#8217; with $34B bet on railroads and the economy</a>.]]></description>
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