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Lawmakers call for lethal injection review

• By KEVIN O'HANLON / Lincoln Journal Star
• May 12, 2012
• May 12, 2012 Updated Jan 31, 2017
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By KEVIN O'HANLON / Lincoln Journal Star

As Nebraska faces mounting problems with one of its lethal injection drugs, some key lawmakers say it is time to re-examine the state's execution protocol.

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