Nebraska troops returning to overseas duty
Many Nebraskan soldiers will be shipping out for a year to Kuwait and Iraq, likely not to return until early 2010. Half of the soldiers have already completed at least one tour of Iraq or Afghanistan. How much longer will our men and women be leaving their families to go overseas? Does President Obama have any plans that will soon be put into action to start bringing troops home from overseas?
Nebraska banks are strong compared to others around the country
John Munn, director of the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance says that Nebraska banks are in good shape compared to other banks around the nation. Munn credits Nebraska's large agricultural economy as a saving grace. How long will Nebraska's booming economy keep its head above water in today's economy?
College students awarded over $12 million in grants
Nebraska's neediest students were awarded over $12 million in college grants in the 2007-2008 year. Funding for the grants comes from Nebraska lottery proceeds, among other things. Will the declining economy, will college students ineligible for grants and scholarships be forced to re-evaluate their educational plans?
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