LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 7 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Signs Letter to USDA Requesting Removal of Soda & Energy Drinks from SNAP Purchases CONTACT: Laura Strimple, 402-580-9495 Jeff Powell, DHHS,402-471-6223, jeff.powell@nebraska.gov LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed a letter of intent to Secretary Brooke Rollins of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), notifying her of Nebraska's intent to pursue a Supplemental  more