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Fortenberry Doesn’t Put YOUR Money Where His Mouth Is

Originally published November 7, 2010, By Linda. Updated August 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Fortenberry Doesn’t Put YOUR Money Where His Mouth Is

In an interview conducted by the host of a local radio station just prior to the November 2nd election, now 4th term Congressman Jeff Fortenberry made several comments that deserve scrutiny. We’ve already discussed Fortenberry’s apparent back-pedaling, during that interview, from the Republicans’ commitment to the voters to repeal and replace the health reform law. […]

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Deserving of Darts? Jeff Fortenberry On Repealing Health Care

Originally published November 2, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. 8 Comments

By Shelli Dawdy Typically the GiN “Deserving of Darts” feature articles lay out an issue and an assertion is made that some individual is indeed – deserving of a hail of darts. In this instance, I submit to you, the Nebraska citizen, tax payer, and voter, the decision regarding whether or not Nebraska’s First District […]

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Lancaster County Board Needs Brent Smoyer

Originally published November 1, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated November 29, 2011. Leave a Comment

Lancaster County Board Needs Brent Smoyer

by Shelli Dawdy **Updated May 8, 2011**: We believe it’s important to note that GiN is currently evaluating it’s policy regarding candidates and elections. While we have never endorsed a candidate, we have become increasingly uncomfortable with articles such as this one, which comes too close to an endorsement for our comfort. We are doing […]

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Candidate Interviews on Lincoln KLIN Radio

Originally published October 29, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated October 29, 2010. Leave a Comment

Several candidates we mentioned previously have been interviewed on KLIN’s Jack and John In The Morning Show and Drive Time Lincoln with Coby Mach. Click the candidate’s name to listen to the interview. We recommend keeping an eye on KLIN’s front page as there seem to be new interviews added daily. Brent Smoyer for Lancaster […]

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Nordquist Says Health Care Survey Responses Positive – Why?

Originally published October 27, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated September 15, 2014. Leave a Comment

Nordquist Says Health Care Survey Responses Positive – Why?

This is an update regarding the request for action summarized in our article: “YOU Can Do Something About That Health Care Law”. One of GiN’s members, Don, heard a news report on KLIN during the noon hour.  Senator Nordquist reported that, of the approximately 500 responses to date, most have been positive. As we have […]

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