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• Congressman Heller's Wonderful Health Care Reform Plan

  Congressional Republicans are expected to release their health care reform proposal, and here's what we can expect:
  1. People with pre-existing conditions (and the insurance corporations get to decide what is a pre-existing condition - pregnancy, spousal abuse, acne, etc.) will pay up to 50% more for health insurance coverage.' [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 7:59am EST
  

• Nevada Notes

  The Nevada Women's Lobby is hosting a free conference: Economic Recovery - What Women Need To Know - at SEIU, 3785 East Sunset Road, Saturday November 7, 2009 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. Additional information: 702-948-4393
  
  Nevada and California congressional delegations have introduced legislation to protect Lake Tahoe,' [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 9:19am EST
  

• NV News: OSHA Hearing, Water Decision

  Representative Dina Titus (D-NV3) thanked House Education and Labor Chair Rep. George Miller (D-CA) for the hearing on OSHA standards and enforcement. Among the findings:
  "A federal review of Nevada’s OSHA program found that the state failed to cite employers for clear hazards, didn't properly train inspectors on construction'" [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 11:12am EDT
  

• Titus Co-sponsors Small Business Bill, etc.

  Representative Dina Titus (D-NV3) and Representative Pete Olsen of Texas introduced the Helping Small Businesses Grow and Prosper Act of 2009 to allow small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to deduct up to 80% of their meal and entertainment expenses, an increase over the current 50% allowance level. Not [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 7:55am EDT
  

• House Labor Committee to Investigate NV OSHA

  During an 18 month period between 2006 and 2008, 12 construction workers were killed on the Las Vegas Strip. A review of Nevada's health and safety program found a number of serious deficiencies with the plans in place. The oversight process will continue during a Congressional hearing on "Nevada's Workplace" [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 7:14am EDT
  

• Titus to hold health care event

  Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV3) will hold a health care forum at Temple Ner Tamid, 55 North Valle Verde Drive, Henderson, NV October 19, 7:00 Pm to 8:00 Pm
  
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 3:10pm EDT
  

• Titus Backs Two VA Bills

  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District voted
  today in support of two key measures to help Nevada’s veterans and service members. The House passed legislation Titus cosponsored to ensure sufficient, timely, and predictable veterans funding and to help service members take full advantage of homebuyer incentives.
  
  

  “It is [...]

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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 2:25pm EDT
  

• Well, At Least Someone Asked

  Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV3) and Rep. Betsy Markey (CO) have launched an effort to send a letter to the CEOs of the major credit card companies asking them to reconsider their 11th hour rate increases in advance of the Credit Card Act effective date. Kudos are in order.
  
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  Posted: October 08, 2009, 10:10am EDT
  

• Reid support for Public Option

  
  "I also support the creation of a public option that would keep the insurance
  companies honest and provide care that puts patients first.  Real reform
  will also eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions, guarantee coverage to
  everyone regardless of health status or gender, and strictly limit age rating." Senator Harry Reid, [...]
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  Posted: October 08, 2009, 9:59am EDT
  

• Announcements from the Beltway

  Representative Dina Titus (D-NV3) announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada will receive $816,274 in ARRA funding for new staff and retraining existing employees to review proposed electricity projects. The intention is to help the PUC accelerate reviews of electricity utility requests expected under the Recovery Act. State PUCs [...]
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  Posted: September 23, 2009, 10:20am EDT
  

• NEJM survey: Western US Doctors Favor Public Option

  And the numbers are, by geographic region:
  Northeast 81.5%
  West 75.9%
  Midwest 71.4%
  South 65.2%
  
  h/t to David Cherry
  
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  Posted: September 16, 2009, 10:58pm EDT
  

• Hispanic Family Town Hall

  Events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month will include an Hispanic Family Town Hall meeting at the Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey, Las Vegas, NV Monday September 14, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. The keynote speaker will be Lt. Col. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch (US Army retired). Special guests include State [...]
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  Posted: September 12, 2009, 6:27pm EDT
  

• Democrats Host Health Insurance Reform Forum

  The Nevada Democratic Party will host a forum on health insurance reform, Monday, September 14, 2009 at 6:00 PM at the Clark County Government Center Commission Chambers. (500 S. Grand Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89106)
  Panelists include Moderator Jon Ralston, Barry Gold (AARP), Jeremy Aguero (Applied Analysis), Lorraine Jurist (social [...]
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  Posted: September 12, 2009, 6:22pm EDT
  

• Reno: Full Of Hot Air

  The Reno, NV "Great Reno Balloon Race" is on -- photograph at the Reno Gazette Journal.
  Another warm air front: "Democrats file FEC complaint against Dump Reid PAC (Anjeanette Damon)
  
  
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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 8:09am EDT
  

• A Response to Congressman Heller

  Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV2) stated his position on health care reform, primarily in the negative; and, drew this reply:
  
  Thank you for your 8/28 response. However, I take exception with your conclusions: First, Only the UnitedHealth Group owned Lewin Study says 100 million would be "forced" into a government [...]
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  Posted: August 31, 2009, 5:27pm EDT
  

• Democracia Ahora, PLAN event

  Democracia Ahora & PLAN, Forum to explain Immigration and Naturalization Act section 287(g); Clark County Government Center, Thursday Aug. 27th, 5:30-7:30 PM. Participants: Democracia Ahora, PLAN, ACLU, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
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  Posted: August 27, 2009, 1:53pm EDT
  

• PLAN reminds Heller what, and whose interest, is at stake

  The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada reminds 2nd District Congressman Dean Heller that more than 5 working age Nevadans die each week because they lacked the coverage necessary to get adequate health care. More than 37.2% of Nevadans under the age of 65 went without health insurance for all or [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2009, 1:50pm EDT
  

• Gleaner: Heller Insults Constituent

  No one can skewer a hypocritical politician better than The Gleaner, and this time he's nailed Congressman Dean Heller. It'll be well worth the time to Click Over and read. [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2009, 8:50am EDT
  

• Water Grab Meeting

  The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada and friends will demonstrate outside the SNWA offices 8:00 to 8:30 AM before attending the SNWA hearing at 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 20, 2009. Molasky Corporate Center, 100 City Parkway, Las Vegas, NV.
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  Posted: August 20, 2009, 10:43pm EDT
  

• Gibbons Staff Turnover Exceptionally High

  Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons has "run through four chiefs of staff and four media spokesmen in his 2 1/2 years as Nevada's top executive."  The Reno Gazette Journal notes Gibbons' rejection of this a point of criticism, "staffers normally come and go." However, not at this accelerated rate. This [...]
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  Posted: August 17, 2009, 7:08am EDT
  

• Governor Determined to Appoint $120K Stimulus Czar?

  Governor Jim Gibbons signed an executive order giving himself the power to bypass legislative approval in hiring a stimulus funding supervisor. Gibbons also claimed that he, and he alone, has the authority to spend the $2.2 billion directed to Nevada from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. Further, he will [...]
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  Posted: August 14, 2009, 10:32am EDT
  

• Gibbons 9 AM Presser

  Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons will hold a 9:00 AM press conference in Sparks to announce his latest "plan" for allocating stimulus funds in the state; and, presumably to take another swipe at the State Legislature for thinking that with government employees on furlough already, it's probably not a good idea' [...]
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  Posted: August 14, 2009, 8:34am EDT
  

• The Governor Does Not Understand...

  "It's clear to me the governor's office does not understand reporting requirements," (State Controller Kim Wallin) [LV Sun] for the use of stimulus funds coming to Nevada. Now the governor wants someone in his budget office, not the state controller who audits the expenditure of all state funds, to [...]
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  Posted: August 12, 2009, 7:52am EDT
  

• Hmm, Heller Not In Running, Ensign Not Endorsed

  The Washington Post is reporting that Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV2) is not in the running for Senator Harry Reid's seat, and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has declined to endorse Senator John (The New Chosen) Ensign (R-NV) during his 2012 run. [LVSun]
  
  
  
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  Posted: August 11, 2009, 11:53am EDT
  

• Gibbons: Can't Govern, Doesn't Want Anyone Else To Do So

  Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons, having been told by the Interim Finance Committee that he cannot appoint those who would oversee the expenditure of stimulus funds, and that weatherization project funds must be distributed to a wider range of people than those appearing on his list, is now considering challenging the [...]
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  Posted: August 09, 2009, 7:00am EDT
  

• Cornyn would like Heller to run against Reid?

  The GOP would like to make a serious run for Senator Harry Reid's (D=NV) senate seat [Las Vegas Sun] but can't find a suitable candidate. There's always "Our Lady of Perpetual Campaigning" Sharron Angle, or Rep. Heller - who may have to explain his connections to November Inc. and' [...]
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  Posted: August 06, 2009, 7:53am EDT
  

• Ensign Votes Against Funding FDA

  Senator John Ensign (R-NV) voted against the passage of H.R. 2997, a bill to provide appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration today. The bill passed 80-17 with 3 members not voting. [roll call 261] Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) voted in favor of [...]
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  Posted: August 05, 2009, 8:18pm EDT
  

• Ensign 'pere' business deal in possible jeopardy over payments to mistress

  TPM Muckraker quotes a Kansas City Star article about a Kansas Lottery Board investigation into whether or not Michael Ensign's payment to the Hamptons violated campaign finance laws. Depending on the outcome of the probe Senator John Ensign's father may be asked to withdraw from a proposed casino project [...]
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  Posted: August 03, 2009, 9:05am EDT
  

• Heller Dodging Reporters

  Representative Dean Heller (R-NV2) doesn't seem to want to take questions about political future...or on anything else? Full story: Las Vegas Sun
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  Posted: August 02, 2009, 1:23pm EDT
  

• Contact Your Representatives: Health Care Reform Messages

  Members of the Nevada Congressional Delegation will soon be "on vacation" and should be hearing from supporters of single payer health care reform or from advocates of a 'robust public option.' The contact information below -
  
  Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV1)
  2340 Paseo Del Prado, Suite D106
  Las Vegas, [...]
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  Posted: July 31, 2009, 8:47am EDT
  

• PLAN asking constituents to call Rep. Titus on H.R. 3200

  The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada is asking that constituents of Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV3) call her to indicate their support for H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act, in Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  
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  Posted: July 28, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
  

• GAO releases report on coal fired plants impact on Great Basin national Park

  The GAO has released a response to the Senate Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies in the form of a report on "Air Pollution: Air quality, visibility, and the potential impacts of coal-fired power plants on Great Basin National Park, Nevada.
  Full report. (pdf)
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  Posted: July 27, 2009, 12:06pm EDT
  

• Gibbons Makes Another Appointment and Another Controversy

  The former head of the Nevada trucking industry is appointed to the nine member state wildlife board. [LV Sun]  Darryl Capurro, ousted head of the Nevada Transport Association, is in favor of rebuilding mule deer herds by killing off their predators, "instead of relying on scientists' recommendations to rebuild'" [...]
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  Posted: July 22, 2009, 7:34am EDT
  

• Sorry about this...but

  Comment moderation has been turned on for this blog, because some "eijits" are adding spam comments for a commercial product. In this case, a TV service. If, at some point, the annoying ones depart, things will open back up again. [...]
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  Posted: July 21, 2009, 10:53pm EDT
  

• Assembly Democratic Caucus Sponsors Candidate Information Sessions

  The Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus will sponsor two "Overviews: Running and Serving in the Nevada Assembly" sessions. Las Vegas, NV July 29, 2009 noon to 5:30 PM at the Nevada State Democratic Party Conference Room, 1210 South Valley View Blvd, Ste 114, Las Vegas, NV 89102; and Reno Wednesday August [...]
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  Posted: July 21, 2009, 10:31pm EDT
  

• California Garbage Wants a Home in Humboldt County

  A reliable source says the Humboldt County, Nevada, has issued a special permit to Jungo Land and Investment, Inc. to haul in approximately 4,000 tons of garbage from California every single day for the next 30 years. Arithmetic problem: 4,000 x 365 x 30?
  
  The local regional landfill north [...]
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  Posted: July 21, 2009, 10:23pm EDT
  

• Berkley: More Fed Funds Headed for NV projects

  Legislation before Congress will now include $2.7 million for the Lake Mead Water Quality and Las Vegas Wash Enhancements; $100,000 for North Las Vegas Water Reclamation facilities; $750,000 for a the DRI water resources data project; and $500,000 for the Agassi Prep Alternative Energy Project, for the development of a [...]
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  Posted: July 18, 2009, 10:31pm EDT
  

• Berkley: Yucca Mtn, $100 billion Dinosaur

  Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV1) commented on the House Budget Committee's hearing on taxpayer liability for the failed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. "By refusing to end its quest for Yucca Mountain, the nuclear industry is forcing Americans to pay twice for managing its radioactive garbage. Ratepayers are funding work..and taxpayers" [...]
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  Posted: July 18, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
  

• Titus: Nevada Eligible for $2.5 million for Energy Star Appliances Rebates

  Nevada is eligible for nearly $2.5 million for a state run rebate program for consumer purchases of new Energy Star qualified home appliances. The funds, part of the ARRA, are available to the state from the Department of Energy.
  
  According to Representative Dina Titus (D-NV3) the $2,494,779 will [...]
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  Posted: July 14, 2009, 8:44pm EDT
  

• HCAN PLAN to Release Report on Health Care

  A report showing how communities of color are adversely affected by our nation's broken health care system, and suggesting how health care access reform can correct this situation will be released Wednesday, July 15, 2009. "Unequal Lives: Health Care Discrimination Harms Communities of Color In Nevada" explains how 103 million [...]
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  Posted: July 14, 2009, 8:37pm EDT
  

• Titus to Host Foreclosure Prevention Workshop Saturday

  Representative Dina Titus (D-NV3) will host another housing workshop on Saturday, June 11, 2009 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Henderson Convention Center. The purpose of the session is to provide community members with assistance and information on foreclosure prevention, loan modification, refinancing options, and expanded eligibility for [...]
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  Posted: July 10, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
  

• Calls Needed on Health Insurance Reform Needed

  The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada is asking interested citizens to call Senators Reid, and Ensign, as well as Representatives Titus, Berkley, and Heller to urge their support for: Affordable health care insurance coverage; comprehensive benefits; the choice of a private or public plan; and equal access to quality care. [...]
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  Posted: July 09, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
  

• Cortez Masto Joins Supreme Court Forum

  Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto will be joining panelists for "Justice Matters: A Discussion on the Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States," sponsored by Hispanics for a Fair Judiciary. The panel will be held Wednesday July 8, 2009 at the Boyd School [...]
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  Posted: July 07, 2009, 8:33pm EDT
  

• Killing Campaign Finance Reform One Session At A Time

  "Nevada's campaign finance laws are written to favor incumbents and the special interests that fund them - and that won't change any time soon." [LV Sun]
  As of now:
  Reports are handwritten and difficult to read.
  Reports can't be searched electronically.
  Reports aren't required to be filed in a' [...]
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  Posted: July 07, 2009, 9:07am EDT
  

• Titus to Tour North Community Police Station

   A contingent of Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV3), Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen, Henderson City Councilwoman Gerri Schroder, and Henderson City Architect Mark Hobaica, will tour the North Community Police Station on Monday July 6th, at 11:30 AM and discuss funding for energy efficiency projects. The station is applying for LEED Gold [...]
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  Posted: July 05, 2009, 1:44pm EDT
  

• And So On It Goes: More on The Ensign Saga

  The Las Vegas Sun reports on the hiring of Senator John Ensign's BF Doug Hampton, and adds a bit more information about the nature of the entangled relationships. There's a real temptation herein to revert back to Emerson, "the louder he spoke of his honor, the faster we counted" [...]
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  Posted: July 05, 2009, 1:14pm EDT
  

• Nevada News and Notes: Reno Tea Party, Whites Forward Recruiting Opportunity?

  The Las Vegas Sun reports that Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV2) may be more likely to run for re-election than to make a bid for Senator Harry Reid's seat. [LV Sun] If so, then the Nevada GOP is faced with its "paucity of candidates" problem and Sockless Steve Wark will [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:07am EDT
  

• Blue Ribbon Energy Panel - Las Vegas

  Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) will host a meeting of his Blue Ribbon Panel on Energy, Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 AM, The Springs Reserve, Desert Learning Center, 333 Valley View Drive, Las Vegas, NV. Also scheduled for appearances: Congresswoman Dina Titus, Senator Steve Horsford, and Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley.
  
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  Posted: June 30, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
  

• Last Call: WCDP Jefferson Jackson Brunch

  The Washoe County Democratic Party (NV) Jefferson Jackson Brunch features radio host Thom Hartmann, Nevada State Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley, Clark County Commission Chair Rory Reid, emceed by Reno City Councilwoman Jessica Sferrazza. Tickets available from WCDP.
  
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  Posted: June 27, 2009, 6:04am EDT
  

• Titus: Congress on the Corner Saturday

  Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV3) will hold a "Congress on the Corner" session with constituents, Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Smith's Food and Drug Center 450 North Nellis Blvd. Las Vegas, NV.
  
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  Posted: June 27, 2009, 9:33pm EDT
  

• Nevada News Roundup

  More dismal news for Nevada housing market, "Home prices drop to 2000 level," LV Sun
  "Child abuse escalates with money woes" LV Sun
  "Off the cuff, Ensign guarded but genial" LV Sun
  "Searchlight residents still wary of proposed wind farm" LV Sun
  "Mormon cricket season" [...]
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  Posted: June 26, 2009, 7:50am EDT
  

• Mea Culpa Among the Salad Course

  Senator John Ensign (R-NV) did his obligatory Mea Culpa for his Senate Republican colleagues. Bless Me Republicans For I Have Sinned, and they told him "Go and Sin No More." [LV Sun] More over at Desert Beacon.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: June 24, 2009, 8:27am EDT
  

• Nag, Nag, Nag: Health Care Insurance Rally and other items of interest

  The Nevada State Democratic Party is reminding one and all of the PLAN and Pushback Network rally in support of health care insurance reform, and in support of the 470,000 Nevadans who are currently without health care coverage.
  
  When: Saturday, June 27, 2009 4:30 PM
  Where: Near the [...]
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  Posted: June 23, 2009, 7:25pm EDT
  

• Saturday Meeting to Support Health Care Access

  A reminder from the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada about the meeting/rally in Las Vegas June 27, 2009.
  
  When: Saturday, June 27, 4:30 PM
  Where: Corner of Russell Road and Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas, NV
  Parking: along Fort Apache Road north and south of Russell.
  
  Need [...]
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  Posted: June 22, 2009, 7:54pm EDT
  

• Can't Get Much Worse?

  Politico takes a look at the jackpot in which Nevada Republicans are finding themselves these days, and the best line comes from Sir Beers "Things are looking up. They can't get much worse."
  
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  Posted: June 21, 2009, 10:59pm EDT
  

• Our Daily Dose of En-sane-Ity: Coverage of Senator Ensign's Wonderful Widening Scandal

  The Nevada junior senator's troubles are expanding and so is the coverage.
  "Spouse of Ensign's mistress sought help in letter to Fox News" [LV Sun] Complete with a text of Doug Hampton's letter to Fox News [LV Sun] While the New York Daily News asks, "Did" [...]
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  Posted: June 19, 2009, 10:54am EDT
  

• WellPoint lobbying to deny coverage to working Nevada families

  ...and PLAN is pushing back. The Pushback Network will be meeting on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the corner of Russell Road and Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas, NV, demonstrating for a public option for health insurance.
  
  Need more information? Contact PLAN at 702-791-1965
  
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  Posted: June 16, 2009, 3:04pm EDT
  

• Right to the Point: LTE on Health Care - Las Vegas Sun

  The Las Vegas Sun printed this LTE on how the "Private health care system leaks money"  - well worth a click and read.
  
  And, the MountainView hospital is resisting nurses' organizing bid. [LV Sun] MountainView is owned by the Hospital Corporation of America. Management has refused' [...]
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  Posted: June 16, 2009, 8:49am EDT
  

• Nevada News

  Nevada News Roundup:
  "Ensign, Heller opposed tobacco bill" [Las Vegas Sun]
  "Reno police won't give up raises as layoffs loom for city workers" [LVRJ]
  "Complications about when identity stolen is a patient's" [Las Vegas Sun]
  "Recession batters northern Nevada charities" [Reno GJ]
  "Maglev or DeserXpress? One" [...]
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  Posted: June 14, 2009, 7:54am EDT
  

• Gibbons: Don't Even Think About It!

  The individual formerly known as the Governor of Nevada has plunked his Magic Veto Stamp on a bill that would have allocated $500,000 for a study of the Nevada taxation system, "We don't need an expensive study to justify maintaining unsustainable levels of spending by increasing taxes while our citizens'" [...]
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  Posted: June 10, 2009, 8:32am EDT
  

• Winding Down the 75th Session: Links

  Nevada's 75th session of the Legislature is "Sine Die" but the lists linger on.
  This link will take you to a list of bills signed by the man formerly known as Governor.
  This link will take you to the bills that became law without a signature.' [...]
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  Posted: June 08, 2009, 10:46am EDT
  

• Beat Me If You Can?

  DB got a "Perfect 14" on Anjeanette Damon's 2009 Legislature Quiz. Perhaps, I shouldn't be crowing quite so loudly because on one item my response was a Good Old Fashioned Total Guess.  It's fun, informative, and worth the couple of minutes it takes to complete the items.
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  Posted: June 06, 2009, 9:58am EDT
  

• Native American Ceremony and News Conference on Mining Sacred Sites

  Western Shoshone elders will host a peaceful and respectful ceremony in opposition to the plan by Barrick Corp. to mine on Mount Tenabo (Denabo) in eastern Nevada. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in South Fork Band et. al. vs. United States Department of the Interior [...]
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  Posted: June 06, 2009, 9:15am EDT
  

• Organizing for America - Health Care Meetings In Nevada

  From the Mail Box:
  
  Erin Neff's reminding people to go to this Health Care Organizing Kickoff page, and find a meeting near home. Plug in your zip code for dates and places.
  
  Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV1) is planning to vote for the paid family leave act' [...]
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  Posted: June 05, 2009, 11:08am EDT
  

• Nevada Dems Calendar of Events

  With the dust settling from the Veto Palooza that was the 75th session of the Nevada Legislature, it's time to take a look at the Nevada Democratic Calendar, and to highlight some special events:
  
  Washoe County Latino Coalition: Monday June 8th, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Washoe Democratic' [...]
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  Posted: June 04, 2009, 9:37pm EDT
  

• Legislative Summary

  The summary post on the Nevada Legislature is on Desert Beacon.
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  Posted: June 02, 2009, 5:54am EDT
  

• Nevada List of Vetoes and Over-rides Grows

  Here's the Nevada Legislature's list of Bills Vetoed by the Governor for the 75th session.  And, since it's Vetopalooza Time, the list of Bills that became law notwithstanding veto by the Governor.  Neither list is as current as the reports you'll find in newspapers, but they are both [...]
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  Posted: June 01, 2009, 2:31pm EDT
  

• Nevada Senate and Assembly Updates

  Updates, including more veto over-rides in the Nevada Assembly and Senate are posted at Desert Beacon. The Senate will convene at 11:00 AM and the Assembly at 9:00 AM tomorrow morning.
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  Posted: June 01, 2009, 10:55pm EDT
  

• Recess Time

  The Nevada Assembly has recessed until 5:00 PM. They expect two more sessions today.
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  Posted: May 31, 2009, 2:45pm EDT
  

• Hartmann and the Jefferson Jackson Brunch Reminder

  A reminder, while everyone's waiting for the outcome of Nevada's Vetopalooza, that the Washoe County Democratic Party is hosting its 2009 Jefferson-Jackson Brunch, at the Reno Ballroom, 50 East Fourth Street, Reno, NV on June 28, 2009. The main speaker is radio host Thom Hartmann. Sign up for tickets [...]
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  Posted: May 31, 2009, 12:02pm EDT
  

• Nevada Assembly The 10:00 AM Session

  The Nevada Assembly will convene at 10:00 AM today, with a long list of vetoed bills to consider. In addition to SB 283, already over-ridden by the Senate, the Assembly will re-vote on AB 22, AB 119, AB 121, AB 135, AB 147, AB 267, AB 304, AB [...]
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  Posted: May 31, 2009, 9:09am EDT
  

• Gibbons' Magic Veto Pen Bill Status: Mortgage Fraud Bill

  Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons has surpassed the dead ball era veto record set during the U.S. Civil War by Governor Blasdel. The Legislature's listing of vetoed measures continues to lengthen.
  
  The Assembly has voted to over-ride the Governor's veto of AB 141, a bill to establish [...]
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  Posted: May 31, 2009, 7:49am EDT
  

• Gibbons K-12 Education Funding Veto Over-ridden in Assembly

  The Nevada Assembly overturned Governor Jim Gibbons' veto of AB 563, the 'sufficient funding for K-12 public education for FY 09-10, bill on a 40-2 vote. Assemblyman Ed Goedhart and Assemblyman John Hambrick were the only members of the Assembly to vote in favor of sustaining the Governor's' [...]
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  Posted: May 29, 2009, 2:10pm EDT
  

• Nevada Legislature Over-rides 4 Vetos

  The Nevada Legislature quickly over-rode the Governor's veto of AB 480, making changes to the fees collected by the State Engineer.  The Senate voted to over-ride 21-0, and in the Assembly only Tyrus Cobb, Don Gustavson, John Hambrick, and Richard McArthur voted to sustain the Governor's veto.
  
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  Posted: May 29, 2009, 10:25am EDT
  

• Gibbons Determined To Make History With His Little Veto Stamp: Hunting and Education Bills Get the Axe

  First, click on the "Bills vetoed by the Governor for the 75th Session" of the Nevada Legislature. If former Governor Robert List was hoping his record setting 12 would hold up, not so. Governor Jim Gibbons has smashed the record for vetoing bills in any session of the state [...]
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  Posted: May 29, 2009, 11:51pm EDT
  

• Senate Over-rides Gibbons' Tax Bill Vetoes

  The tax bills vetoed by the Governor (see Governor's message on Desert Beacon) got new life in the Nevada Senate. S.B. 429 passed (again) 17-4, the authorization bill SB 431 passed 19-2; and the salary bill, SB 433 passed 18-3. [INP] The Assembly is scheduled to take up' [...]
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  Posted: May 29, 2009, 10:57pm EDT
  

• Governor Equals Record: To Veto Tax Bills

  At 5:00 PM today Governor Jim Gibbons will equal the record set in 1981 by former Governor Robert List for the most vetoes issued during a single session of the Nevada Legislature. [Gov. PR] This will be Gibbons' 12th veto of the term.
  
  Let's just guess that [...]
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  Posted: May 28, 2009, 8:18am EDT
  

• PLAN press conference on Gibbons' Vetoes

  The Progressive Alliance of Nevada is holding a press conference at noon, Friday, May 29 in both Las Vegas and Carson City supporting an over-ride of Governor Jim Gibbons' expected veto of legislation to meet the needs of Nevada citizens and their government.
  
  Las Vegas location: Grant Sawyer State' [...]
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  Posted: May 28, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
  

• There's A Method To The Madness: Gibbons' Vetoes

  On June 15, 2007, Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons sent AB 396 back to the 74th session of the Nevada Legislature with his veto message. The bill was simple enough, it revised the provisions governing restrictions on the use of solar or wind energy systems by "common interest communities," and [...]
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  Posted: May 27, 2009, 11:51am EDT
  

• Coffee and the Papers: Governor NO Cranks Out More Vetoes

  Nevada State Senator David Parks (D-LV) is seeking two more votes in the State Assembly and State Senate to override Governor Jim Gibbons' illogical (and patronizing) veto of SB 283, the Domestic Partnership Bill. [LV Sun]
  
  Merciful Heaven's we'd not want any "opportunities for mischief" if Nevada hospitals' [...]
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  Posted: May 27, 2009, 8:35am EDT
  

• PLAN Immigration Reform Campaign Reform Launch

  Las Vegas, NV community leaders and clergy will join local and national business leaders to speak to the media on June 1, 2009 concerning a renewed drive to reform American immigration law. The effort is part of a national campaign called Reform Immigration for America. Among the speakers will be [...]
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  Posted: May 27, 2009, 9:26pm EDT
  

• Best Post of the Day

  Andrew Kiraly has posted the Very Best Photo of the Very Best SB 283 Veto. Must See!
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  Posted: May 26, 2009, 8:56pm EDT
  

• Governor NO Extends Veto Rampage

  The most publicized veto from the pen of embattled Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons, is of course, the veto of Senate Bill 283, the domestic partnership legislation. However, two more pieces met with the Governor's disapproval.
  
  The Governor also vetoed Assembly Bill 119, which called for the' [...]
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  Posted: May 26, 2009, 8:47am EDT
  

• Gibbons Vetoes Domestic Partnership Bill: Calls SB 283 A Marriage Bill

  Cross Posted From Desert Beacon:
  
  It's Official: Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons (R) has vetoed the Domestic Partners Bill (SB 283) and would very much like to be known as the Protector of Marriage, and a Friend of the Gay Community. Part One: "Gibbons said, “I believe that because'" [...]
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  Posted: May 25, 2009, 7:24pm EDT
  

• Big Jimmy's Awesome Veto Pen

  Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons decided to veto AB 121, a bill to require hospitals in Las Vegas and the Reno area to form staffing committees, and address the nurse/patient staffing ratios. [LVSun] Now why might the Governor object? Because: "...the bill unnecessarily legislates in an area that should be" [...]
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  Posted: May 25, 2009, 6:49am EDT
  

• Raggio Wins: Just Two Votes Give GOP Leverage on State Budget Bills

  Do local elections matter? Is it important to recruit and groom candidates for state legislative positions in Nevada? If anyone needs more proof that the GOP's capacity for playing "Lucy - Football" while in the minority is doing serious harm to this state's ability to provide and fund adequate public [...]
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  Posted: May 23, 2009, 7:15am EDT
  

• Nevada Legislative Tax Revision Package

  The DB post on the recently passed Nevada tax revision package, and the related legislation concerning state employees is over on the Mothership, Desert Beacon.
  There's more excellent discussion at Various Things and Stuff on this subject.
  The Las Vegas Gleaner asks, "Are we there" [...]
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  Posted: May 23, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
  

• Nevada Headlines - Race to Sine Die

  "Final Budget Nearly Struck" [LV Sun] (Nevada Legislature)
  "Lawmakers agree on public employee retirement reforms" [LVRJ] A semantic note: How can something be called a 'reform' in the positive sense if the proposal decreases benefits for new employees?
  "Lawmakers approve tentative deal on tax hikes, employee benefits" [[...]
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  Posted: May 22, 2009, 7:16am EDT
  

• Nevada Headlines: Anti-Government Advocates Strip Votes

  Reporter J. Patrick Coolican (LV Sun) explains how Robert Uithoven (the Republican consultant who gave us our 11% re-electability governor) and other anti-tax/government forces are trying to use the 'day jobs' of Nevada state legislators to strip votes away from tax proposals, by filing "ethics complaints." 'Conflict of interest' [...]
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  Posted: May 21, 2009, 7:59am EDT
  

• Nevada Headlines: Reno Mayor Says Gibbons Lied About Gas Tax

  Articles concerning the Nevada Legislature:
  "Pols observe: Be careful what you tax for" [LV Sun]
  "State Budget: tax increases proposed, lawmakers stress measure is intended to start debate" [LVRJ]
  "State wants to raid where county says is best: Alternative to property tax grab considered" [LV Sun]
  "Time" [...]
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  Posted: May 20, 2009, 8:04am EDT
  

• Titus: Education and Labor Committee Field Hearing

  The House subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness will hold a field hearing in Henderson, NV, Friday May 29, at 10:00 AM on "New Innovations and Best Practices Under the Workforce Investment Act," at the Nevada State College Liberal Arts and Sciences Building, Room 120.
  
  Titus [...]
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  Posted: May 19, 2009, 9:25am EDT
  

• Coffee and the Nevada Papers

  Ralston reports Nevada Senator Bill Raggio (R-Washoe) is the target of anti-government activist robocalls in his district.
  State Senate Majority Leader Horsford intends to make the 2011 session about broadening Nevada's tax structure. 2009 would have been nice. Lawmaker gamesmanship gets some ink in the Las' [...]
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  Posted: May 19, 2009, 7:08am EDT
  

• The Governor's Miserable Numbers

  Since the Las Vegas Review Journal's editorial position is almost exclusively to the right of center, it's easy to conclude that their poll on the likely (or exceedingly unlikely) re-election prospects for Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons would be slightly skewed toward favorable responses. [link] If it's true that "he'" [...]
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  Posted: May 18, 2009, 12:33pm EDT
  

• GM to close two northern Nevada dealerships

  Scott Motor Company, Reno, Nevada has received notice that GM will not renew its Buick and Cadillac franchise agreements in 2010. The dealership was founded in 1929. [RGJ] Also on the chopping block as GM tries to reorganize is the Michael Hohl GM dealership in Minden, Nevada. Formerly Carson [...]
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  Posted: May 17, 2009, 1:43pm EDT
  

• Washoe County Event Reminder: Hartmann Speech

  Tickets are available for the Washoe County (NV) Democratic Party Jefferson/Jackson Brunch, Sunday, June 28th, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Reno Ballroom, 50 East 4th Street, Reno, NV. The main speaker will be progressive radio host and commentator Thom Hartmann. Click here to sign up.
  Hartmann [...]
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  Posted: May 17, 2009, 1:35pm EDT
  

• Domestic Relations Bill Passes Nevada Legislature

  SB 283, creating a way for non-traditional couples to validate their relationships, passed the Nevada Assembly on a 26-14 vote (2 excused) on May 15th. The measure passed the State Senate on April 21 on a 12-9 vote.
  Members of the Assembly voting no: Chad Christensen, Tyrus Cobb, [...]
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  Posted: May 17, 2009, 6:39am EDT
  

• PLAN Health Care Report

  The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada will release a detailed study, Wednesday, May 20th which examines the existing health care coverage situation and why it is "bad medicine for everyone." The phone in press conference will include HCAN analysts, PLAN representatives, health care providers, and consumers. The study will be [...]
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  Posted: May 17, 2009, 10:47pm EDT
  

• Gibbons to Flee to Winnemucca

  Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons will be in Winnemucca, NV on Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 PM, at the Humboldt County Courthouse for a session with citizens about his budget and the cuts to education and health care. Sample questions from Vickie Rock:
  1. To what extent are you willing to [...]
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  Posted: May 17, 2009, 10:40pm EDT
  

• Hartmann to Headline Washoe Jefferson/Jackson Brunch

  The Washoe County (NV) Democratic Party's 2009 Jefferson/Jackson Brunch will feature radio host and political commentator Thom Hartmann, June 28, 2009 at the Reno Ballroom, 50 East 4th Street, Reno, NV. Ticket Information and Sign In here.
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  Posted: May 15, 2009, 10:50am EDT
  

• Nevada Dealerships Appear on Chrysler Cut List

  Among the dealerships Chrysler plans to close:
  Carson Automotive, Carson Jeep: Carson City, Nevada
  FT Automotive, United Dodge: Las Vegas, Nevada
  FT Automotive, United Chrysler Jeep: Las Vegas, Nevada
  Jim Marsh American Corporation, Jim Marsh Chrysler Jeep, Las Vegas, Nevada
  
  full list at Huffington Post
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  Posted: May 15, 2009, 10:46am EDT