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DEVELOPING: XGR–SAFE HAVEN,
ADDS: STEM CELLS, BUFFETT-ECONOMY, SWITZERLAND-SWISS RE
STEM CELLS
OMAHA—A senior University of Nebraska Medical Center official says the lifting of a ban on using federal dollars for embryonic stem cell research marks a “big day for science.” Dave Crouse, associate vice chancellor of academic affairs, said at a Monday news conference that some 400 additional cell lines have been developed without federal dollars since the ban went into effect in August 2001. By Eric Olson.
AP Photos NENH101-103.
XGR–SAFE HAVEN
LINCOLN—Emotions ran high as Nebraska lawmakers debated a measure meant to help fix problems highlighted by public use of the state’s old safe-haven law last year. During floor debate on the bill (LB356) Monday, state Sen. Tom White of Omaha said the state failed miserably last year and nothing is being done this year. Thirty-six children were dropped off at hospitals before lawmakers changed the safe-haven law so that it only applied to infants. By Nate Jenkins.
BUSINESS:
BUFFETT-ECONOMY
OMAHA—Billionaire Warren Buffett remains confident America’s best days are ahead, but the nation will likely face higher unemployment and eventually inflation because of the current economic crisis. Buffett said the nation’s leaders need to emphasize a consistent message, and they should support President Barack Obama’s efforts to repair the economy because fear is dominating Americans’ behavior. By Business Writer Josh Funk. Eds: Also moving on national lines.
SWITZERLAND-SWISS RE
BERN, Switzerland—Swiss Reinsurance Co. announced Monday it has appointed Walter Kielholz, the head of the board at Credit Suisse banking group, to replace chairman Peter Forstmoser, who oversaw failed investments that led to massive losses. Forstmoser will step down May 1. Credit Suisse said vice chairman Hans-Ulrich Doerig will become its new chairman when Kielholz leaves in April. By Balz Bruppacher. Eds: Note Nebraska mention. Also moving on national lines.
ALSO:
— XANADU-CABELA’S—Cabela’s says it’s waiting until next year to open a store in the massive Meadowlands Xanadu complex in East Rutherford, N.J. Eds: Note Nebraska mention. Moved on state news and financial lines.
ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— HUMAN TRAFFICKING-PLEA—A woman has pleaded guilty to pandering for helping recruit two Nebraska teenagers for prostitution.
— SCHOOL CLOSING?—The Scottsbluff school board is weighing whether to close an elementary school.
— BLACK ANTHEM—Lincoln School District officials say they’re making sure that students understand that there is only one national anthem for the United States.
— DOCTORS MISSION—A group of Omaha doctors are traveling halfway around the world to help people in Africa.
— OMAHA SHOOTING—Police are poring over several blocks in northeast Omaha to reconstruct the scene of a fatal shooting.
The AP, Omaha.
