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By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News (AP) A bill designed to attract large wind-energy farms to Nebraska is headed to a final vote in the Legislature. Lawmakers gave second-round approval Tuesday to theMore>> Lawmakers gave second-round approval Tuesday to the bill, which would extend sales tax exemptions to wind-energy companies.More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News (AP) Oklahoma City area hospitals say they've treated more than 200 patients, including dozens of children, since yesterday's devastating tornado. Dozens remain hospitalizedMore>> At least 24 people, including nine children, were killed by what scientists have concluded was an EF5 tornado. That's the top of the scale for wind speed, breadth and damage.More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about home improvement scams happening in Northeast Nebraska. Out of state individuals do so byMore>> Madison County Sheriff's office warns residents about home improvement scams in Northeast Nebraska. More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com STORM LAKE, IOWA -- Buena Vista University is partnering with Larson Oil in Storm Lake to collect bottled water to be taken to the Oklahoma City tornadoMore>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com STORM LAKE, IOWA -- Buena Vista University is partnering with Larson Oil in Storm Lake to collect bottled water to be taken to the Oklahoma City tornadoMore>> By: Jessica Rae jrae@kcautv.com This may come as a surprise, but several Siouxland area schools do not have an underground shelter. Remsen Union Schools are one of several in the area that don't haveMore>> By: Jessica Rae jrae@kcautv.com This may come as a surprise, but several Siouxland area schools do not have an underground shelter. Remsen Union Schools are one of several in the area that don't haveMore>> By: Diana Johnsen djohnsen@kcautv.com If a tornado hits, Kelly Brown of Sioux City can't go to a basement. She lives in an apartment building in town. So if there were a tornado, where would sheMore>> When a tornado strikes and you don't have a basement to go to for safety, here are some tips.More>> By: Jenna Rehnstrom jrehnstrom@kcautv.com Does your car need an oil change every 3,000, 5,000 or 7,000 miles? In this Angie's List report, how often depends on a variety of factors. Annie Adams hasMore>> Does your car need an oil change every 3,000, 5,000 or 7,000 miles? In this Angie's List report, how often depends on a variety of factors.More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News (AP) Iowa legislative leaders say they're getting close to wrapping up the 2013 session. Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, of Hiawatha, says Tuesday that lawmakersMore>> Iowa legislative leaders say they're getting close to wrapping up the 2013 session. Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, of Hiawatha, says Tuesday that lawmakers are working out compromise deals on key issues.More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News (AP) The White House says President Barack Obama opposes a House bill that would speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. The WhiteMore>> The White House says President Barack Obama opposes a House bill that would speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas.More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com Attorney General Tom Miller wants to remind Iowans to be careful about those who try to take advantage of generous Iowans who plan to donate to OklahomaMore>> Attorney General Tom Miller wants to remind Iowans to be careful about those who try to take advantage of generous Iowans who plan to donate to Oklahoma tornado relief efforts.More>>
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With the bipartisan confirmation of Chuck Hagel as our next Secretary of Defense, we will have the defense secretary our nation needs and the leader our troops deserve. From the moment he volunteered for military service in Vietnam, Chuck has devoted his life to keeping America secure and our armed forces strong. An American patriot who fought and bled for our country, he understands our sacred obligations to our service members, military families and veterans.
I will be counting on Chuck’s judgment and counsel as we end the war in Afghanistan, bring our troops home, stay ready to meet the threats of our time and keep our military the finest fighting force in the world. Most of all, I am grateful to Chuck for reminding us that when it comes to our national defense, we are not Democrats or Republicans, we are Americans, and our greatest responsibility is the security of the American people.
