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DEVELOPING: BAYLOR-NEBRASKA,
MEDICAID SMOKE
LINCOLN—Some smokers in Nebraska will soon have another reason to quit: The government will pay for their efforts. Beginning in December and for the first time in the state, Medicaid will cover costs of drugs and counseling for Medicaid recipients who want to quit smoking. By Nate Jenkins.
CONGRESS STAKES
WASHINGTON—Democrats are on track for sizable gains in both houses of Congress on Nov. 4, according to strategists in both parties, although only improbable Southern victories can produce the 60-vote Senate majority they covet to help them pass priority legislation. A poor economy, President Bush’s unpopularity, a lopsided advantage in fundraising and Barack Obama’s robust organizational effort in key states are all aiding Democrats in the final days of the congressional campaign. By Special Correspondent David Espo. Eds: Also moving on national lines.
SPORTS:
FBC–BAYLOR-NEBRASKA
LINCOLN—Nebraska looks to continue its offensive roll against Baylor, which has lost eight straight Big 12 road games. The Cornhuskers have accumulated 1,000 yards in their past two games, against Texas Tech and Iowa State. By Sports Writer Eric Olson. Eds: Game started at 11:37 a.m. CDT.
AP Photos.
ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
BERTRAND WATER—Bertrand residents are being asked to boil water or use bottled after a test showed E. coli in the city’s water supply.
BENNINGTON FATAL—Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash in Bennington as a 40-year-old Kennard man.
The AP, Omaha.
