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Clay Masters, a reporter for Harvest Public Media, is based at NET in Lincoln, Neb., where he covers agriculture, environment and energy issues. His stories have appeared on NPR’s news magazines “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered.” In addition to being a husband and father, Masters is a seasoned fly fisherman and studies the solo folk guitar style called American Primitivism.

5:31am

Sat August 18, 2012
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Election 2012

King, Vilsack Take House Battle To Iowa State Fair

Originally published on Sat August 18, 2012 1:14 pm

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Credit Clay Masters / Iowa Public Radio

One of the country's toughest congressional races is in Iowa between Republican Rep. Steve King and the state's former first lady, Christie Vilsack.

Iowa is losing a seat in the House after the election, due to redistricting. Now ultra-conservative King is facing a more moderate electorate as he runs in the newly redrawn 4th Congressional District against a political newcomer.

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1:53am

Tue April 17, 2012
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Democrat Bob Kerrey Faces Uphill Race In Nebraska

Originally published on Tue April 17, 2012 5:15 pm

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Credit Clay Masters for NPR

Former Nebraska Gov. and two-term Sen. Bob Kerrey, who faces long odds in reclaiming the seat left open by retiring Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson, is in his home state trying to get his old job back.

After a full of morning of shaking hands, smiling and trying to win over voters, Kerrey settles on lunch at the Taqueria Tijuana in south Omaha.

After lunch, he takes off walking down 24th Street, telling his staffers to catch up with him. He says things are different now from when he first sought public office in 1982.

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