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Judge should be kicked of bench

The Nebraska Commission on Judicial Qualifications earlier this month recommended that Lincoln County Judge Kent Florom be removed from office.

Nov 26, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

Health reform full of budget tricks

One of the most exasperating aspects of debate on health care reform is that the cost estimates cannot be trusted.

Nov 25, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

Regents cannot obsess over single issue

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents has too many consequential issues to deal with to allow the debate over embryonic stem cell research to become an all-consuming passion.

Nov 24, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

State faces major financial questions

The Legislature’s special session failed to produce much drama, as senators generally followed sensible budget-trimming proposals presented by Gov. Dave Heineman.

Nov 23, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

Hospitals benefit from comparison

There was a time not long ago when little information was available on the quality of care at hospitals. Thankfully those days are behind us.

Nov 22, 2009 | 11:55 pm | Loading…

Deer hunters deserve appreciation

This editorial is an ode of appreciation to deer hunters.

Nov 21, 2009 | 11:55 pm | Loading…

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Stem cell research dominates debate

1. This past week again was dominated by debate over the University of Nebraska’s use of embryonic stem cells in research.

Nov 23, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

Community columnist: Cloture vote not THE vote but still important

Community columnist: Cloture vote not THE vote but still important

For hours on Saturday, the continuing work of our democracy rang out on the floor of the U. S. Senate in the nation's capitol. Senators on both sides of the aisle took turns discussing one of the most important issues to Nebraskans and all Americans: our troubled health care system.

Nov 21, 2009 | 11:55 pm | Loading…

Community Columnist: Things aren't cooperating as the years go by

 

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

Local View: Limiting research goes against college's message

Stem cell research is a volatile topic in the state of Nebraska as well as across the United States. As most who follow this topic know, this research will be debated again Friday when the University of Nebraska Regents meet.

Nov 17, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

Victoria Ayotte: Stem cell debate roars online

Victoria Ayotte: Stem cell debate roars online

The stem cell debate is full on in Nebraska now that the regents are considering tightening what’s allowed for University of Nebraska researchers.

Nov 16, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

Local View: Stop exporting Web site profits to Kansas

Local View: Stop exporting Web site profits to Kansas

Nebraska state senators, in the hunt for sensible cost savings to fill the massive hole in the State's budget, will find no comfort in reviewing the finances of the Nebraska state government Web site that exports millions of Nebraska dollars to Kansas.

Nov 14, 2009 | 11:55 pm | Loading…

Local View: Stem cell research ban would hurt university

The future of the University of Nebraska as a dynamic biomedical research university is at stake with the Board of Regents' consideration of university research policy on November 20.

Nov 14, 2009 | 11:55 pm | Loading…

Community columnist: Here's a formula for a world-class educational system

There are solutions at hand for school woes in America.

Nov 13, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

Victoria Ayotte: Job creation report draws most attention

Victoria Ayotte: Job creation report draws most attention

A letter criticizing the government’s report on jobs creation (“Letters, 11/5: Abuse of trust”) brought out a solid discussion on JournalStar.com on whether the stimulus numbers are valid and if the program is working as intended.

Nov 09, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

Ellen Goodman: What option for Afghan women

BOSTON - It's been 11 years since I looked through a photo album smuggled out of Afghanistan by a brave young woman.

Nov 06, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

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