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David Eugene "Dave" Heineman (born May 12, 1948) is the 39th and current Governor of Nebraska. He is a member of the Republican Party, and the current Chairman of the National Governors Association.
Read More at Wikipedia ›Assembly approves measure that would add more protections for religious freedom in workplaceSACRAMENTO, Calif.
(AP) — The state Assembly has approved a bill that would add more protections for religious freedom in the workplace, specifying that California discrimination laws also should apply to religious clothing, hairstyles and the right to carry religious objects.The bill's author, Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada, D-Davis, said she was upset to learn that Sikh and Muslim workers continue to face discrimination at work despite laws prohibiting it.AB1964, which passed Tuesday on a 59-3 vote, also clarifies that segregating an employee from other workers or the public because of their appearance is not an acceptable accommodation under the law."This bill is a little bit like the Rosa Parks issue of the 21st century for me," Yamada said. "To know that there are Sikhs and Muslims relegated to the back of the store in order to continue their employment is particularly heinous."Some lawmakers ...
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The Canadian company trying to build the disputed Keystone XL pipeline in the U.S. submitted a new application for the project Friday after changing the route to avo...
Officials unveiled a new preferred route Thursday for the Nebraska portion of the stalled Keystone XL oil pipeline that avoids the state's groundwater-rich Sandhills...
The company planning the disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline has proposed a new route through Nebraska that avoids the state's environmentally sensitive Sandhills regi...
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Beef Products Inc. will close processing plants in three states this month because of the controversy surrounding its meat product that critics have dubbed "pink sli...
President Obama might be compelled to make a decision on the Keystone pipeline before the election after all. Though the president just rejected a permit for the con...
The chief executive of a company trying to build a pipeline to carry oil through six states from Canada to Texas said the national debate over the plan has "gone off...
Republicans made clear Wednesday they will press the case for approval of the Keystone pipeline in spite of President Obama's recent decision to reject in response t...
Democrats lamented U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson's decision to retire rather than seek a third term in Nebraska, fearing the move sets up Republicans for an easy and crucial ...
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman responds
All 6 Boston groups lose appeal to Vatican to reopen church buildings at closed parishesBOSTON (AP) — The Vatican has rejected the appeals of all six groups in the B...
Gov. Dave Heineman on state's success
In announcing his decision to not grant permission for the Keystone pipeline extension, opponents of President Obama argue the president gave in to pressure from env...
Republicans are gearing up for another showdown over the Canada-to-Texas Keystone pipeline , pushing a bill that would compel approval of the project after President...
Keystone XL issue divides president's base
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