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26 Mar 2010, 8:54 am
The Omaha World-Herald has, "Death penalty study rebuffed," by Paul Hammel.The tight vote came after legislators approved two amendments, by votes of 30-13 and 28-17, giving an early victory to death-penalty foes in a solidly pro-capital punishment body of 49 senators.Even some supporters of the death penalty said it was worthwhile to resolve an unanswered question in Nebraska: What exactly does it cost to put someone to death rather than lock them away in… [read post]
15 Mar 2010, 10:14 am
In some respects, Stevens comes from another world; in a recent opinion, he noted that contemporary views on marijuana laws were “reminiscent of the opinion that supported the nationwide ban on alcohol consumption when I was a student. [read post]
28 Feb 2010, 4:08 pm
The Omaha World-Herald has recently reported about a US Marine who died of lung cancer following exposure to dust and fumes from burn pits in Iraq,The new legislation calls for a complete history of all burn pits used in Iraq and Afghanistan; a registry of all troops exposed to those burn pits; physical examinations for those exposed to burn pits; annual reports to Congress on burn pits related sicknesses; and a ban on the burning of plastics in large burn… [read post]
28 Feb 2010, 5:24 am
The Omaha World-Herald has recently reported about a US Marine who died of lung cancer following exposure to dust and fumes from burn pits in Iraq, The new legislation calls for a complete history of all burn pits used in Iraq and Afghanistan; a registry of all troops exposed to those burn pits; physical examinations for those exposed to burn pits; annual reports to Congress on burn pits related sicknesses; and a ban on the burning of plastics in large burn… [read post]
25 Feb 2010, 5:06 am
Ben Nelson insists there is med-mal reform in the ObamaCare bill [Omaha World Herald, earlier from Carter] More: "Poll: One of Four Healthcare Dollars Spent on Unnecessary Medical Care" [Gallup for Jackson HealthCare and the Center for Health... [read post]
23 Feb 2010, 5:26 am
. ~ Nebraska paralegal Billie Mattern, as reported by the Omaha World-Herald. [read post]
14 Feb 2010, 1:00 pm
Omaha World Herald – “The Omaha Public Library celebrated its new logo and Web site Saturday with parties at all 12 library locations. [read post]
11 Feb 2010, 9:38 am
Today's Omaha World-Herald reports, "Rules for lethal injection approved. [read post]
11 Feb 2010, 6:20 am
"Strip club prevails in court": Today's edition of The Omaha World-Herald contains an article that begins, "Live! [read post]
21 Jan 2010, 9:14 am
" is the title of Paul Hammel's report in today's Omaha World-Herald. [read post]
20 Jan 2010, 8:25 am
Paul Hammel writes "Death penalty debate begins," for the Omaha World-Herald. [read post]
7 Jan 2010, 9:21 am
Chris Kelly and Stephen Webber, both D-Columbia, did not pass.From Nebraska, the Omaha World-Herald reported, "Legislative storm more than snow," yesterday. [read post]
4 Jan 2010, 2:57 pm
It's the statement of defendant Shannon Williams.According to Omaha World-Herald reporter Todd Cooper, that's exactly what happened.More than 30 times this year, investigators say, Shannon Williams orchestrated a multimillion-dollar marijuana ring from inside the Douglas County Jail.In one-on-one sessions with a jail visitor, Williams would use the visitor's cell phone to call associates and instruct them on how to divvy up the gobs of marijuana and money… [read post]
19 Dec 2009, 8:42 am
"Decision a win for waggish pooches": The Omaha World Herald today contains an article that begins, "A Nebraska Supreme Court ruling issued Friday means dog owners won't have to carry liability policies along with their pooper-scoopers. [read post]
20 Nov 2009, 10:45 am
Omaha World-Herald: Right Now: Stem cell meeting, by Jeffrey Robb: LINCOLN -- Omaha.com is providing live online updates as the University of Nebraska regents' decide whether to restrict embryonic stem cell research. [read post]
17 Nov 2009, 9:22 am
"Bruning: Advance lethal injection," is the title of Paul Hammel's report in today's Omaha World-Herald. [read post]
16 Nov 2009, 8:02 pm
Earlier today, the Omaha World-Herald reported, "Lethal injection fight predicted," written by Paul Hammel.Nebraska will guarantee a long legal battle if it adopts a three-drug protocol to carry out executions via lethal injection, the head of an anti-death penalty group said this morning.A botched execution in Ohio in September, and that state's abrupt shift to a one-drug protocol last week, should prompt Nebraska to shift its proposed protocol for lethal… [read post]
1 Nov 2009, 11:00 pm
He alleged that a 26-day denial violated his religious and nutritional needs.Last Friday's Omaha World-Herald reported that a Nebraska trial court judge has given a prisoner permission to change his name from Billy Joe McDonald to his "witch" name, Hayden Autumn Blackthorne. [read post]
7 Oct 2009, 1:01 pm
Former Nebraska lineman Aaron Taylor is hoping to regain his NCAA championship rings and other memorabilia he surrendered after filing bankruptcy in an upcoming auction, according to a report by the Omaha World-Herald. [read post]
29 Sep 2009, 7:46 am
"3-drug combo is execution cocktail," is the title of Martha Stoddard's report in today's Omaha World-Herald. [read post]
