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Nebraska governor praises agriculture, cattle industries

By Jennifer Carrico

The governor of Nebraska knows the cattle industry and agriculture support his state, and he does his best to support them as well.

Gov. Dave Heineman told attendees to the Nebraska Cattlemen's Convention in Kearney, Neb., that if the Humane Society of the United States wants to come to Nebraska, they will be in for a fight. HSUS has targeted different states across the nation to pass legislation affecting the way livestock producers raise their animals.

"I want them to know that we will not compromise," he said. "No Nebraskan should work with them. They haven't seen a fight like they would see here."

Heineman said the former mayor of Lincoln is a lobbyist for HSUS, which he doesn't understand since agriculture is the backbone of Nebraska. He stressed the importance of continual education with the urban areas in the state.

Economy

"The economy in Nebraska is in good shape because we don't spend money that we don't have," he said.

Nebraska has the third lowest unemployment rate of the 50 states, is the lowest state in the debt-per-capita category and in the top 10 most business-friendly states in the United States.

Heineman said he has continued to work on lowering taxes and the state has moved from 45 to 29 in the amount of taxes paid by its citizens.

Nebraska is the fourth largest state for the agriculture economy in the U.S. and fifth largest in agriculture exports.

Education

Heineman said the key to being a strong state is a good education program.

"Having just a high school education is no longer sufficient. It's now important for citizens to have two to four years of college," he said.

Nebraska has set goals in the education area with hopes of every student having four years of English in high school and three years each of math, social studies and science classes. He wants every high school to have a graduation rate of 90 percent or higher and an increase is also wanted in the college education rate.

"In order for all industries, including agriculture, to become more efficient and successful, education is vital. Education will lead us to continue on our growth in the economy," he concluded.

Jennifer Carrico can be reached by phone at 515-833-2120, or by e-mail at jcarrico@hpj.com.

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Records 12 Reader Comments Chance — 01/02/2011 11:01:35 Donna, I believe your used the word anthropomorphic out of context. You should research the word on the web before attempting to use it in a sentence. Reader Comments Donna — 01/02/2011 11:01:12 I love animals, and I support humane treatment for all animals. I also think HSUS is a radical organization which seeks to destroy the bond between humans and domestic animals, and advocates no less than the extinction of domesticated species. Their agenda is not difficult to uncover if you actually dig a little! This isn't paranoia, it's real. The HSUS was infiltrated and taken over by radicals from PETA. It's a bad, bad group that steals money from local shelters and does nothing to help actual animals that doesn't further its agenda. The sad looking animals in its commercials? HSUS didn't save them, someone else did! HSUS doesn't help animals, and all animal lovers need to understand that. Science, observation, and experience need to be used to determine how to ethically raise livestock--not anthropomorphic daydreaming by vegan radicals! Reader Comments darwin — 01/01/2011 08:01:01 www.humanewatch.org.. learn the truth about the HSUS factory fundraising machine Reader Comments Tragopan — 01/01/2011 07:01:54 Thank You Governor for being wise and knowledgeable about the nefarious HSUS! I wish all state governors were as wise. This HSUS PRETENDS to care about animal welfare, but when less than one percent of donated funds goes directly for animal protection, looks to me like they have other uses for those dollars! HSUS pretends to care about animals so that people send money to them...then they use that money to lobby, to generate laws, and all focused on ELIMINATING all animal use...pets, meat, eggs, circuses: they want to turn the US into VEGAN COUNTRY...so folks, wake up. Check out www.bewareanimalradicals.com and www.humanewatch.org for more details. Reader Comments darwin — 01/01/2011 04:01:23 Bought and paid For.. LOL now that is really funny coming from an HSUS supporter.. let's talk about many spent to push legislation MILLIONS of dollars spent in California.. more millions spent in Missori.. and millions and millions elswhere.. all to further the agenda of animal rights groups like the HSUS Reader Comments darwin — 01/01/2011 02:01:48 WOW a governor who puts his people and their employment and well being FIRST.. and darn what is he thinking EDUCATION second.. let's get rid of him right away so we can have Wayne Pacelle ( the non pet owning vegan) tell every Nebraskan how to raise animals.. want to buy from what you consder an "ethical" person Mr McGrath.. no one is stopping you NO ONE..however I beleive all farmers and ranchers in the most part are ethical.. not only that they FEED the world.. Ms Dugan.. same to you .. Funny thing this.. Mr McGrath post and Ms Duggans.. three minutes apart with almost the same language. Now really who is bought and paid for? As for the govenor.. can we clone him?? we need MANY more like him www.humanwwatch.org Reader Comments Animal Lover — 01/01/2011 09:01:21 Mike & Pam - please - grow up! This is NOT "OZ" - that's not only fantasy, but AR fantasy!!! Reality - both PETA and H$U$ have the agenda of separating humans from the rest of the animal world! That means - no service animals, no food products, and NO PETS!!! Did you know that studies have shown vegans have lower brain power? Maybe that's why Obama supports H$U$? Easier inmates!!! Check out www.hsusscuks.com and www.humanewatch.org. H$U$ is a SCAM!!! Ask them directly how many animals they killed after Katrina. Ask them why people are still waiting for their pets to be returned. Ask them how many animals they rescued in Haiti - other than the one that belonged to one of their people! Ask them why donating $$ to them should clear someone of a brutal crime? H$U$ scammed Californians into voting for cage-free eggs. A disaster for the country in the making! Watch out for large-scale salmonella!!!!! Thank you - H$U$ - you are TERRORISTS in a suit! Talk about a jihad! Reader Comments ThereTheyGoAgain — 12/31/2010 06:12:52 The Governor of Nebraska is an American hero! It is an honor to have someone who truely represents the people of the state. You are right on about the H$U$, up to no good. About being "bought and paid for", guess you could say the same about Vick's favorable standing with Pacelle. @ Mike I believe China would be good for you. They tend to over look things like civil rights and a persons right to property. Reader Comments Ter05 — 12/31/2010 06:12:04 People need to research the HSUS (and not on their website). They are nothing but a lobbiest group against pet ownership, agriculture, horse ownership, meat consumption and anything else that has to do with humans enjoying animals. They put out ads featuring helpless needy animals and less than 1% of the millions they take in go to help animals. They are NOT a Humand Society in any way. They are the greatest enemy of agriculture in the world today. If they have their way you will own your last pet and eat your last hamburger, steak, bacon, fried chicken, egg in the very near future. Wake up - like the governor has done. Reader Comments me — 12/31/2010 03:12:47 To the first two commenters. Get ALL your facts before you comment. You both sound like H$U$ supporters and I'm betting you have no idea what the H$U$ really has as an agenda(and you DARE say the Nebraska Gov. is bought and paid for you hypocrites). The Governor of Nebraska is right, and I hope the H$U$ gets kicked right back out of that state as fast as they get in. Add Your Comment To post a comment on this story, enter your screen name and email address then click "Add Comment." Your email address will not be displayed. 468 Recommend | 12 Comments

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