VOL. 3:2

Columns, commentary, essays, literature, features and opinions

Nebraskans at Ground Zero in NY Disaster

The September 11 disaster at the World Trade Center found Nebraskans putting their occupational training on the line at ground zero.- by Ken Hermsen

From the UK: Enron First Scandal of Bush Administration

Rupert Cornwell discusses why the Enron collapse could be the first Team Bush scandal.

Political Dissent Could Bring the FBI Knocking

Political dissent from the present administration could bring the FBI to your nearest art gallery, weight room or even to your front door according to the Christian Science Monitor.

Vice Admiral Weighs in on National Security and Oil

Retired Vice Admiral James E. Service, former head of US Naval Air Force, Pacific Fleet, and the U.S. Naval War College weighs in on the Bush initiative to drill for oil.

Kerry: Energy Security is America's Security

U.S. Sen. John Kerry, a leading contender for the 2004 Democratic nomination for president, outlines his views on energy in America.

Right to Life Needs to Accept Reality

The Backpage: Pics of Nebraska wildlife rescues.

Commentary: Nebraska Right to Life needs to quit whining Sen. Chambers hates them and accept they are sometimes the minority.

Continuing our series of life in Nebraska, this month's story takes us to a North Platte resident and tells of lynchings and horse thieves.

Senate Moments In History

President Bartlet Vetoes ANWR

The length of Senate terms was a product of contentious debate.

West Wing's Martin Sheen speaks out against the Bush drilling plan.

Australia Chases Japanese Whaling Fleet

The Australian government defended IWC ban on whaling by chasing Japanese from claimed waters.

Osborne Settles In On Sometimes Frustrating Schedule

Congressman Osborne is sometimes frustrated by the slowness of the House of Representatives.

Jeffords to Lead Investigation

Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. on life and work.

Sen. Jim Jeffords will lead his Senate Committee investigating the relaxation of clean air rules.

Meet Your
State Senators

Missouri River Renovation Urged

UCS: 5 Steps to Solve
Energy Crisis Now

National Academy of Sciences urges immediate renovation of Missouri River.

The Union of Concerned Scientists offer 5 steps toward energy independence - NOW.

NEW  February Pets of the Month

SECTION B -Upcoming issues, Econotes, Nat'l Notes               
SECTION C - Humor Page, Cunningham Strikes!
SECTION D -The Backpage: Rescued Wildlife

SEARCH THE WEB

Barry Reutzel, James E. Service, energy, politics, Nebraska, Alaska, Chambers, oil, Bush, Cheney, Cunningham strikes, Jeffords, Osborne, National Academy of Sciences, Whaling, Greenpeace, Missouri river, Ken Hermsen, War College, dentist, clean air, North Platte, horse thieves, lynchings, WPA,  Enron, Senate Moments, legislature, Julie Schmit Albin, unicameral, congress, senate, Martin Sheen, Kenya, lion, Oliver Wendell Holmes, political, Huskers, Nebraska Right to Life, Ken Hermsen, political, policy, state, Nebraska Right to Life, Sept. 11, NY disaster, ANWR, UCS, hua.org, John Kerry, Wildlife Rescue Team, Osborne, federal, budget,  Jeffords, investigation, National Academy of Sciences, IWC, Australia, whaling, Japanese, Pets of the Month