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PTSD Fundraiser Held In Omaha

KETV Local News — Mon Jan 31 23:49:53 UTC 2011 Hundreds filled the Qwest Center on Monday afternoon for a special fundraiser designed to help service men and women. The At Ease program provides treatment for post traumatic stress disorder. KETV NewsWatch 7 reporter and veteran Adrian Whitsett was t… about: Adrian Whitsett Bob Kerrey governor and senator Human Interest KETV keynote speaker Posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD Fundraiser reporter special fundraiser treatment for post traumatic stress disorder

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Nebraska Looks At Increased Security At Capitol

KETV Local News — Mon Jan 31 23:55:39 UTC 2011 A special legislative committee has made 24 recommendations for increasing security at the Nebraska Capitol, but metal detectors aren’t part of the immediate plan. The ad-hoc committee is charged with reviewing safety and safety procedures in the wake … about: chairman John Wightman Legislature’s Executive Committee Lexington Metal detector metal detectors Omaha School shooting Social Issues

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Gift aims to revamp preschool

Maids And More Susie Buffett THE WORLD-HERALD Gift aims to revamp preschool LINCOLN – University of Nebraska officials on Monday announced a “generous gift” from Omaha philanthropist Susie Buffett that will be used to help establish a $100 million, multi-campus institute on early childhood education.

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‘Wild Smiles’ Makes Braces Fun

KETV – Health — Tue Feb 01 00:29:36 UTC 2011 One Omaha orthodontist is trying to make braces more fun for children. about: Omaha Omaha Nebraska Orthodontics orthodontist

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Lawmakers Expected to Kill Omaha’s Commuter Tax

WOWTHeadlines — Tue Feb 01 01:22:41 UTC 2011 Just like that — Omaha’s $3.3-million budget surplus will be wiped out by Nebraska lawmakers. Tuesday morning, they’re expected to approve LB 81 which would make it illegal for the city of Omaha to collect a $50 fee from those who work in Omaha but li… about: Deficit Democratic Party (United States) Jim Suttle Omaha Omaha Nebraska Republican Party (United States) Social Issues

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UPDATE: Augustana Band Members Back In America

WOWTHeadlines — Tue Feb 01 01:22:42 UTC 2011 Good news for the parents of nearly 100 college students who were in Egypt when the protests began…they are all safely out of the country. Most of the students of the Augustana band are back on American soil. Josh Lund of Omaha was on the first of th… about: Augustana Cairo Egypt Entertainment_Culture Josh Lund Omaha

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Valpak Deals: FREE $10 credit for new members!

Mom Saves Money — Mon Jan 31 19:19:00 UTC 2011 Receive a FREE $10 credit to Valpak deals if you are a new member. Just use promo code SIGNUP10 to receive the $10 free towards your next purchase. Valpak currently has local deals in Omaha, Vegas and Long Island, but also has a national deal section f… about: free Groupon Long Island Tuangou Valpak

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HANDLEBAR HAPPY HOUR – Featuring Special Guest ANDY CLARKE

Omaha Bikes — Mon Jan 31 19:41:00 UTC 2011 Time    Friday, February 11 · 4:00pm – 6:30pmLocation    The Brazen Head, 319 North 78th Street Please join us for a very special Omaha Bikes “Handlebar Happy Hour” as we welcome the president of the League of American Bicyclists, Andy ClarkeJoin cycli… about: ANDY CLARKE Andy ClarkeJoin April 2004 Board of Directors collective energy Cycling Director Director in April Executive Director Federal Highway Administration League of American Bicyclists League of American BicyclistsAndy Clarke Omaha Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center president The Brazen Head transportation programs

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Donation Offers New Opportunity For Children With Disabilities

WOWTHeadlines — Mon Jan 31 21:00:45 UTC 2011 The University of Nebraska has committed to more than match a gift from Omaha philanthropist Susie Buffett to create the Buffett Early Childhood Institute. about: Buffett Early Childhood Institute Education Omaha Omaha Nebraska Susie Buffett The University of Nebraska University of Nebraska University of Nebraska system

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Omaha’s Wider Wheel Tax Losing Air

Nebraska Watchdog — Mon Jan 31 21:17:53 UTC 2011 After winning one war, Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle will apparently settle for a tie in another. The stakes aren’t as high but they are expensive. As Nebraska Watchdog first reported, fresh off his recall win on Tuesday, Mayor Suttle’s move to expand the cit… about: Abbie Cornett Douglas County Featured Jim Suttle Joe Jordan Mayor Mayor of Omaha Nebraska Watchdog Omaha Omaha Government Omaha Nebraska State Politics

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