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Virginia Supreme Court upholds power line plan
By LARRY O'DELL Associated Press Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Virginia Supreme Court upheld permits for construction of a multistate power line Thursday, rejecting a claim by the project's opponents that state regulators ceded too much authority to the federal government.

Neb. lawmakers continue special session on Friday
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska lawmakers have only one more day to introduce bills in their budget-cutting special session. Friday is the last day senators can introduce bills to help deal with a projected $334 million shortfall in the state's two-year budget. A dozen bills have been introduced so far since the session began on Wednesday.

Ky. lawmaker seeks to expand gambling in state
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A state senator is proposing a constitutional amendment that - if approved by the General Assembly and then voters - would allow video gambling machines in Kentucky.

Obama to sign extension of jobless benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is set to sign a bill extending jobless benefits 20 weeks and prolonging the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit. The law is also aimed at spurring job creation by giving an additional tax cut to struggling businesses.

Obama, House Dems press for health care votes
By ERICA WERNER and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press Writers

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