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Harry Reid is the devil, the Constitution rocks, government stinks and more....
Here's a series of Tweets I sent from the first forum in the 2010 Senate race as nine GOP candidates gathered at the Railroad Pass Casino: First 2010 U.S. Senate debate with GOPers in Henderson about to start.
Former Nevada Governor Slams Health Care Bill
Using a tactic out of Nevada Senator Harry Reid's playbook, the Republican National Committee held a health care teleconference Monday.
Politicians waste no time spinning latest jobless numbers
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in a statement declared the drop in statewide unemployment from 13.3 percent to 13 percent a "positive development and further evidence that Nevada is starting down the economic road to recovery." Rep.
Many state-level elected officials face reelection in 2010
All of the Nevada state constitutional officers plus many from the Nevada Legislature and other state bodies will be on the ballot for Nevada voters to consider in the 2010 elections.
Stimulus Reporting Says Nev. Money Went to Non-Existent Districts
Critics have blasted the stimulus plan for not creating enough new jobs in Nevada.
RECOVERY.GOV: Errors on Web site fund list
A federal government Web site tracking spending and job creation via the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act listed more than $1 billion coming to Nevada, including more than $7.7 million for the state's 32nd, 22nd, 9th and 25th congressional districts.
NORM: Biden finds rank has its privileges
Sometimes you make exceptions at a members-only golf club. Especially if someone from the office of Vice President Joe Biden is on the telephone, calling back a second time with a more pointed request.
VP Biden hits the campaign trail for four more vulnerable House Democrats today, continuing his role as the administration's political point man.
Committee Dems United On Federal Gay Protections Bill
House Democrats on the Education & Labor Committee appear to be united in favor of passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act , a bill that would outlaw employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Health Care Overhaul: New ads target Titus
A Las Vegas dentist has been elected chairman of the Nevada Republican Party. Chris Comfort replaces Sue Lowden, who resigned Sept.
As my colleagues Carol Lee and John Bresnahan put it, Vice President Joe Biden has been the "patron saint of House freshmen" and he's continuing his work helping out targeted House Democrats with a fundraising swing out west.
Political Notebook: Candidate foils alleged beer snatching
It's tough to recall a more action-packed political news release than the one Rob Lauer dashed off last week.
Joe Biden visit signals hard race for Dina Titus
Rep. Dina Titus, shown speaking on election night, is the first Democrat to represent her district.
Veterans honored during ceremony in Boulder City
Veterans, family members and politicians gather at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery to thank those who have served Tiffany Gibson City officials and families gather at the Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City on Wednesday to honor veterans on Veterans Day.
Military airport lounge sought
McCarran International Airport is the only major airline hub in the country with no designated rest area for military personnel, including those who have long layovers while en route to war zones, according to veterans' advocates.
Health Care Reform Debate this weekend
The health care reform debate gets heated in Washington this weekend. And a local lawmaker takes to the podium to fight for the bill.
Democrats speak on health care reform bill
The House narrowly approved its version of the health care reform bill and Nevada's representatives voted down party lines on the legislation.
Both supporters and opponents of health care reform continue to flood the airwaves with new ads, after already spending hundreds of millions on television ads so far this year.
Health care reformers' million-dollar thank-you card to moderate Democrats.
Lobbyinga 'in Washington, it's often called "issue advocacy"a 'is a game of carrots and sticks: Support our issue and we'll make life good for you.
Political Notebook: Hardesty seeks re-election in '10
Nevada Supreme Court Justice James Hardesty announced last week he will run for re-election next year.
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