Nebraska 1st Congressional candidates weigh in on Flood

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After Republican Rep. Mike Flood's first town hall of the year, challengers vying for the seat weighed in on the concerns they are hearing from voters in the 1st Congressional District and on Flood's record.

Ahlman MUG.jpg — Austin Ahlman
AUSTIN AHLMAN FOR NEBRASKA, COURTESY PHOTO

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