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Nebraska Senators Face All Day Debates

Nebraska Senators Face All Day Debates

Senator Barry DeKay Photo: WNAX


Nebraska Senators are back in Lincoln following the four day Easter break, ready to face the ongoing filibuster.
District 40 Senator, Barry DeKay of Niobrara, says they will be in all day debate….

DeKay says they will package a number of bills together in an effort to sidestep the filibuster…

DeKay says the “Heartbeat Bill” should stay intact….

DeKay says he supports the six week limit in the “Heartbeat Bill.”
The filibuster is being waged by opponents of a bill limiting medical procedures for young transgender people.

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