FACT CHECK: Bogus oil claims by Crossroads GPS

By FactCheck.Org

Nonprofit group Crossroads GPS gets Obama administration energy policy facts wrong

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"… line — TransCanada Corporation — has yet to choose a new route through Nebraska to avoid the environmentally sensitive Sandhills area. The company sa …"

"… sitive Sandhills area. The company says it is still working with Nebraska officials but expects to submit a new application to the White House this …"

IMPACT: Tribal payday lender sued by Federal Trade Commission

By David Heath

Auto racer Scott Tucker accused of deceptive lending practices.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nebraska":

"… from the Miami and Modoc tribes of Oklahoma and the Santee Sioux tribe of Nebraska who claim to own and manage the business as well as the tribal companies i …"

Lethal injection drug access could put executions on hold

By Kimberly Leonard

Pentobarbital, now most-commonly used execution drug, likely to face barriers in coming months.

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"… labama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia — …"

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PAC profile: Red, White and Blue Fund

By Rachael Marcus

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting Santorum

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"… ecome the new political platform for Santorum, who, in early May, endorsed Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning in the state's GOP U.S. Senate primary in an …"

PAC profile: FreedomWorks for America

By Rachael Marcus and Paul Abowd

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting conservatives

Fatal work injuries rose in 2010, new data show

By Jim Morris

The Department of Labor reported that 4,690 U.S. workers suffered fatal injuries in 2010, a 3 percent increase from 2009.
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Super PAC cash plays big role in Nebraska Senate race

By Michael Beckel

Super PAC spending again plays major role in Senate contest, this time in Nebraska.

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"… ining the outcome of a U.S. Senate primary contest.Republican Jon Bruning, Nebraska’s attorney general, was expected to win in a cakewalk for the seat, soon …"

"… , according to recent polls.“This is an unusual amount of spending for a Nebraska primary,” said Michael Wagner, an assistant professor of political scien …"

"… l Wagner, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. “I don’t think the Bruning campaign foresaw this.”Last week …"

"… rd Mourdock, a tea party favorite.The Club is again flexing its muscles in Nebraska, where it supports Stenberg. So far, its super PAC, called Club for Growth …"

Ameritrade founder Ricketts' Nebraska contribution worries watchdogs

By Michael Beckel

Wealthy donor Joe Ricketts' eleventh-hour investment in Nebraska primary winner could pay dividends.

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"… uture.” …"

"… ion haul.If she prevails in November against Democrat Bob Kerrey, a former Nebraska governor and U.S. senator, watchdogs worry Ricketts’ influence would be …"

"… k there is any doubt Ricketts will get more access to Fischer than regular Nebraskans,” said Adam Smith, communications director at Public Campaign. “This …"

"… stadium that will be “the western headquarters for the Chicago Cubs.”)Nebraska’s primary marked the reemergence of the Ending Spending Action Fund, whi …"

OPINION: Spinning the Supreme Court's 'Obamacare' decision

By Wendell Potter

Insurers seeking to assure that consumer protections are jettisoned if individual mandate goes

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"… rdless of how the court rules.  …"

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"… compared with $23.2 million for the Republicans. Ameritrade founder's Nebraska contribution worries watchdogsIn the aftermath of last week's Republican U …"

"… watchdogsIn the aftermath of last week's Republican U.S. Senate primary in Nebraska, campaign finance watchdogs are concerned about the role businessman Joe R …"

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