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DEVELOPING: XGR–ABORTION-FETAL PAIN, GUARDS SUSPENDED, TD AMERITRADE SHAREHOLDERS,
ADDS: PRENATAL CARE
XGR–ABORTION-FETAL PAIN
LINCOLN—Hearing set on bill that would make Nebraska the first state to outlaw most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy based on the argument that the fetus might feel pain during the procedure. By Timberly Ross.
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XGR–PRENATAL CARE
LINCOLN—Supporters and opponents of keeping state-funded health insurance coverage for prenatal care from being cut off for pregnant, illegal immigrants were scheduled to make their case on Thursday. A bill before Nebraska lawmakers is a reaction to notification by the federal government that Nebraska had been breaking federal rules by allowing unborn children—not just their mothers—to qualify for Medicaid. By Nate Jenkins.
With:
— XGR–LIEN ON NEIGHBORS—Nebraskans who belong to homeowners associations soon will likely have another reason to pay dues.
— XGR–DNA SAMPLES—Felons behind bars or on probation in Nebraska will have to submit their DNA samples to the state, and pay for the process, beginning later this year.HEADLINES:
— XGR–ABORTION-FETAL PAIN-OPPONENTS—An obstetrician backing a Nebraska bill that would restrict some abortions based on fetal pain says the measure wouldn’t violate a woman’s right to choose, but it would make her choose sooner. Eds: Duplicates some material found in US-Abortion-Fetal Pain.
— XGR–ILL SENATOR—A Nebraska state senator from Omaha has been released from the hospital.
GUARDS SUSPENDED
LINCOLN—Three Nebraska prison guards have been suspended after allegedly having a Facebook conversation where one suggested he used force against an inmate and enjoyed it. The other two supported his actions. Department of Correctional Services Director Bob Houston said Thursday that the guards were suspended pending an investigation. By Nate Jenkins.
BUSINESS:
TD AMERITRADE SHAREHOLDERS
OMAHA—TD Ameritrade’s CEO says there’s no way the online brokerage would consider acquiring rival E-Trade right now because the deal would involve too much risk. Ameritrade CEO Fred Tomczyk addressed the possibility of an E-Trade deal after a shareholder asked about it at Thursday’s annual meeting in Omaha. By Business Writer Josh Funk. Eds: Also moving on national lines.
SPORTS:
— FBC–CORPORATE COACHING—TD Ameritrade Chairman Joe Moglia plans to spend another year volunteering with the University of Nebraska in the hopes of reviving his coaching career. Eds: Also moved on financial lines.
ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— EXTORTION CASE—A 38-year-old Omaha man has been accused of extorting money and prescription drugs from a Fremont physician.
— SAFE HAVEN—Two women dropped off a baby girl at a Panhandle hospital and left her under provisions of the state’s safe-haven law.
— UTICA FIRE—A Seward County sheriff’s deputy is being credited with saving the lives of three Utica men who escaped a house fire only minutes before the home’s burning roof collapsed.
— SEXUAL PHOTOGRAPHS—An Alliance man has been sentenced to up to six years in prison for taking sexually explicit photographs of young teenage girl.
— SARPY COUNTY FATALITIES—Two people were fatally injured in a collision on the east side of Papillion.
— OMAHA FIRE FUNDS—The state auditor’s office will review the Omaha Fire Department’s budget in light of complaints about its financial situation.
— JUVENILE MANHUNT—A Lexington teenager who had escaped from a state-contracted transport company driver is facing adult escape charges.
— DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT—A Bellevue police officer has sued the suburban Omaha city, saying her bosses discriminated against her.
— SALES TAX-GERING—Gering voters will be asked this spring whether they want to keep paying a one percent sales tax that has generated millions of dollars for their western Nebraska city.
— GUARD FAMILIES PREPARE—The Nebraska National Guard is preparing more town hall meetings at several locations to help prepare Guard members, their families and employers for an upcoming deployment.
— NEBRASKA EDITORIAL ROUNDUP
The AP, Omaha.
