Omaha Senator Jeremy Nordquist Omaha
Governor Dave Heineman
As has been reported this week, a bill to provide state money to help with the prenatal care of illegal immigrants did not go to a vote. Sponsor Lincoln Senator Kathy Campbell moved to have the bill bracketed saying there just wasn’t enough support in the legislature to override a Gubernatorial veto. The legislature supported her move, meaning no debate. The Governor was asked by a reporter from the Associated Press if there are confirmed reports of abortions taking place and continue to take place if he would change his position on the bill.
“I’m not going to speculate, but I think that question would be better directed to the legislature. I noticed in the paper, Senator Nordquist wants to say that he thinks the legislature should do something. Senator Nordquist sat by when there was unanimous consent to withdrawal the bill.”
The Nebraska Radio Network asked Senator Jeremy Nordquist of Omaha for a response. [click to continue…]
