VOL. 3:10

Columns, commentary, essays, literature, features and opinions

Giving Away the Family Farm: 2002 Farm Bill

The 2002 farm bill provides $190 billion over the next 10 years in aid and subsidies with two-thirds of it going to the nation's top agribusinesses.

President Pro Tem: War Plans Are Cover-Up

West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd charges the Bush war plans are a cover-up for economic bottom.

November May Foreshadow 2004 Elections

Stateline.org takes a look at what's at stake in statehouse races and why that is important to George W. Bush and the Democrats.

Backpage: Nebraska Critters

Kennedy: Eliminating the Threat in Iraq

Text of a speech by U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) on eliminating the threat of Iraq, terrorism and the destabilization of the Middle East.

LINCOLN

New Federal Wildfire Plan Analyzed

SCOTTSBLUFF

The non profit law firm Earthjustice analyzes the new federal program dealing with the prevention of forest fires.

OMAHA

9/11 Left Us With 'The Official Mess'

Commentary: The ceremonies are over, the flags are put away, the speeches are done and we are left with "The Official Mess."

NORTH PLATTE

Lincolnite Tells of Jesse James and Haunted House

Senate Moments In History

The Game & Parks looks at our flying squirrel.

WH circles the wagons on task force.

LBJ talks to Bill Moyers about the JFK assassination

Goalposts Kept Moving on Iraq Issue

Molly Ivins keeps frustrated because "goalposts" are flexible on Iraq issue.

Cow Power Bill Signed Into Law in California

California Gov. Davis signed into law the nation's first "cow power" proposal.

Energy Bill Ineffective

Poverty Level Increases in Most States

Meet Your
State Senators

The Natural Resources Defense Council says the energy bill is ineffective.

The poor economy is taking its toll as poverty levels increase in most states.

Fewer Had Health Coverage Last Year

Study: Big Drop in EPA Enforcement

The uninsured grew significantly last year.

Congressman Markey releases a study showing drop in EPA enforcement.

Pets of the Month

From HUA in Auburn,

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