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Lawmakers leave meaty issues on table

• By KEVIN O'HANLON / Lincoln Journal Star
• Jun 5, 2013
• Jun 5, 2013 Updated May 30, 2026
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Nebraska State Sen. Brad Ashford (left) of Omaha greets Gov. Dave Heineman as he makes his way down the center aisle of the legislative chamber in the Capitol on the final day of the first session of the 103rd Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday.

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By KEVIN O'HANLON / Lincoln Journal Star

Nebraska lawmakers finished the 2013 session Wednesday leaving three of the meatiest issues before them on the table for next year.

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