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Nebraska is a Great Plains state of the United States. Nebraska gets its name from a Native American (Oto) word meaning "flat water", after the Platte River that flows through the state. Once considered part of the Great American Desert, it is now a leading farming state. Nebraskans have practiced scientific farming to turn the Nebraska prairie into a land of ranches and farms. Much of the history of the state is the story of the impact of the Nebraska farmer. Nebraskans are sometimes colloquially referred to as "Cornhuskers" (which is derived from the state nickname).

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Reform strategy keeps focus on process over policy
— Mar 16 2010 12:27 PM from The Washington Post
Connecticut women get No. 1 seed
— Mar 16 2010 12:26 PM from Toledo Blade
Lingle, others urge EPA restraint on emission rules
— Mar 16 2010 12:24 PM from The Honolulu Advertiser
UConn top women's seed
— Mar 16 2010 12:24 PM from The Honolulu Advertiser
Calif. woman sentenced for stealing from Neb. mom
— Mar 16 2010 11:54 AM from Ventura County Star

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Nebraska coach Connie Yori, center, and player Kelsey Griffin, right, watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show with teammates Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

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Nebraska coach Connie Yori raises her hands as she and players watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

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Texas A&M forward Elonu Adaora (21) shoots over Nebraska guard Kala Kuhlmann (13) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska head coach Connie Yori reacts to a call during the second half against Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska forward Kelsey Griffin (23) and Texas forward A&M Damitria Buchanan (2) scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Texas A&M forward Danielle Adams (23) shoots over Nebraska center Catheryn Redmon (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska forward Cory Montgomery (40) shoots over Texas A&M forward Adaora Elonu (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska's Kelsey Griffin (23) shoots as Texas A&M's Adaora Elonu (21) defends during the first half an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Nebraska's Chantae McMillan throws during the shot put competition of the pentathlon during the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championship in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Nebraska players, from left, Kelesey Griffin, Jessica Periago, and Meghin Williams sit on the bench as they watch their team play Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Top-seed and undefeated Nebraska lost their semifinal game 80-70.

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Texas A&M's Danielle Adams, right, and Sydney Colson (51) celebrate after defeating top-seeded Nebraska 80-70 in a semifinal NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Adams scored 22 points in the game.

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Texas A&M players, from left, Tyra White, Damitria Buchanan, Kelsey Assarian and Danielle Adams cheer on their team during an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska at the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M defeated top-seeded Nebraska 80-70.

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Texas A&M coach Gary Blair gives support to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M defeated top seeded Nebraska 80-70.

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Texas A&M's Danielle Adams, right, and Sydney Colson (51) celebrate after defeating top-seeded Nebraska 80-70 in a semifinal NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Adams scored 22 points in the game.

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Texas A&M forward Kelsey Assarian, right, grabs a rebound from teammate Danielle Adams (23) and Nebraska's Catheryn Redmon, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Nebraska forward Kelsey Griffin (23) takes a shot on the goal past Kansas State guard Brittany Chambers, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Griffin scored 24 points in their 63-46 win.

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Nebraska guard Dominique Kelley (24) takes a shot as Kansas State forward Ashley Sweat defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Nebraska guard Yvonne Turner, left, is fouled by Kansas State guard Ashley Sweat (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Nebraska head coach Connie Yori, back left, Yvonne Turner (22) and Catheryn Redmon (44) congratulate Cory Montgomery, back right, after Montgomery hit a three point shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas State forward Jalana Childs, top, shoots over Nebraska's Catheryn Redmon (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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"When you hear people talk about who's up and who's down in the polls - instead of what's right or what's wrong for the country - think of her and the millions of responsible people - working people - being hurt by today's system..."

Barack Obama Mar 16 2010 9:37 AM from Toledo Blade

"When you hear people say 'start over' - I want you to think of Natoma. When you hear people saying that this isn't the 'right time' - think of what she's going through"

Barack Obama Mar 16 2010 9:37 AM from Toledo Blade

"All of us -- the governor, the congressional delegation, the president -- are making clear to Dennis that we won't have another chance for a decade if this doesn't happen"

Sherrod Brown Mar 16 2010 9:32 AM from Rantburg

"I know how hard many of you have worked in your communities to do that, either as part of Organizing For America or simply by talking to your friends and neighbors, your co-workers"

Barack Obama Mar 16 2010 9:31 AM from NPR

"The only way to catch up is through tax increases"

Andrew Martin Mar 16 2010 9:26 AM from Des Moines Register

"It's very painful and troubling to see the gymnastics by which they're going to avoid accountability"

David Dreier Mar 16 2010 8:40 AM from St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"One game, it can swing quickly ... We see it all the time, teams come into that have been down and out, and they catch it and kind of ride the wave with it ... This time of year, one game here or there, one play here or there can..."

Rick Barnes Mar 16 2010 8:35 AM from Sporting News

"I do believe this is a very, very difficult region ... But, from my standpoint, to get to where you want to go, you should have to beat good people. I'm sure no matter who gets to Indianapolis they're going to have a tough road."

Bill Self Mar 16 2010 8:35 AM from Sporting News

"As far as us getting seven in this year, my response is: It's about time"

Frank Martin (politician) Mar 16 2010 8:35 AM from Sporting News

"The more the merrier ... I know our coaches are always pleased when they see people value the product that the Big 12 schools are putting out there. To get over half your teams into the NCAA tournament is a very, very nice..."

Travis Ford Mar 16 2010 8:35 AM from Sporting News

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Reform strategy keeps focus on process over policy
— Mar 16 2010 12:27 PM from The Washington Post
Connecticut women get No. 1 seed
— Mar 16 2010 12:26 PM from Toledo Blade
Lingle, others urge EPA restraint on emission rules
— Mar 16 2010 12:24 PM from The Honolulu Advertiser
UConn top women's seed
— Mar 16 2010 12:24 PM from The Honolulu Advertiser
Calif. woman sentenced for stealing from Neb. mom
— Mar 16 2010 11:54 AM from Ventura County Star

Nebraska coach Connie Yori, center, and player Kelsey Griffin, right, watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show with teammates Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

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Nebraska coach Connie Yori raises her hands as she and players watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

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Texas A&M forward Elonu Adaora (21) shoots over Nebraska guard Kala Kuhlmann (13) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska head coach Connie Yori reacts to a call during the second half against Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska forward Kelsey Griffin (23) and Texas forward A&M Damitria Buchanan (2) scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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