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Mangled facts, secrecy brew confusion about NSA

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:43:23 -0400

WASHINGTON - Wondering what the U.S. government might know about your phone calls and online life? And whether all of this really helps find terrorists? Good luck finding solid answers.

Senate votes on small changes to int'l food aid

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:07:15 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Senate on Monday voted to make modest changes to the way international food aid is delivered, a much scaled-back version of an overhaul proposed by President Barack Obama earlier this year.

Ex-Neb. treasurer Osborn files for US Senate

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:09:26 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Former Nebraska State Treasurer Shane Osborn has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to establish his candidacy for U.S. Senate in a bid to replace outgoing GOP Sen. Mike Johanns.

Midland U. President Sasse weighing Senate bid

Wed, 29 May 2013 21:22:10 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Midland University President Ben Sasse is planning a statewide tour to introduce himself to Nebraskans as he weighs a possible run for U.S. Senate.

Rep. Fortenberry rules out bid for US Senate seat

Wed, 29 May 2013 20:34:15 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska says he will not run for the U.S. Senate.

Nebraska Gov. Heineman opts out of US Senate bid

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:06:54 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman announced Saturday that he will not run for U.S. Senate, creating a wide-open race to replace Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns.