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2012 LOSS Conference to be held in Nebraska

The 2012 LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Conference will be held May 31 - June 1, 2012 in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Dr. Frank Campbell, a leading expert in Suicidology along with other experts, will share the lessons learned in years of helping survivors of suicide, how sudden traumatic loss impacts survivors and grief through the different developmental stages.

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Senator Hagel and Mr. Kerrey: Ensuring Health and Financial Security for All

Ensuring Health and Financial Security for All: Can We Identify Reasonable Solutions to These American Challenges?

On Thursday, October 9, 2008, Senators Hagel and Kerrey spoke candidly about the United States' struggle to reform health care and looking forward to what must be done to ensure health care for all. This free event was proudly sponsored by AARP, Prairie Fire and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center. 

For your convenience and enjoyment, a link to streaming video of the event is available in 320 by 240 and 640 by 326 formats.

Essays from Prairie Fire
Senator Hagel's EssayPDF File
Bob Kerrey's EssayPDF File

TV Coverage
Local news coverage of the forum is available in 320 by 240 and 640 by 480 formats.

Sen. Hagel, Former Sen. Kerrey Discuss Health Care System. KOLN/KGIN Channel 10/11.
Sen. Hagel: Health Care Needs Radical Change. KETV Channel 7.
Financial Crisis Weighs Heavy on Healthcare System. KHAS-TV.

NET2 Broadcast Schedule
Saturday, November 1st, 7 PM CT
Sunday, November 2nd, 1 PM CT
Saturday, November 15th, 7PM CT
Sunday, November 16th, 1 PM CT

In The News
Hagel, Kerrey Discuss Health Care Issues. (2008-10-10). The Daily Nebraskan.
Kerrey, Hagel Eye Gathering Storms Ahead. (2008-10-10). Lincoln Journal Star.
Lincoln Forum Highlighted Presidential Candidates' Health Care Proposals. (2008-10-10). Omaha World-Herald.