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Lt. Governor Decision May Take Weeks

Lt. Governor Decision May Take Weeks

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Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman says it might take a couple of weeks before he names a new Lt. Governor to replace Lavon Heidemann, who resigned.
Heineman says it will take time to react to the unusual circumstances that led to a vacancy in the office. . .


Heineman says there are two key deadlines looming. . .


Heineman says he will take his time to find the right replacement for Lavon Heidemann, who resigned after his sister received a protection order against him following a heated family dispute.

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