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Senator Ensign's Irrationale: Health Care Reform and Campaign Dollars
Senator John Ensign is hewing to the Party line: Any assault on the health care status quo is a "slippery slope...toward a complete government run takeover of our health care system,...forcing private insurers out of business." [ LVSun ] Easy for him to say, he's gotten close to a million $$$ from various segments of the Status Quo during his ...
Life Together: Being the Church vs Just Doing Church
In a recent Newsweek magazine article entitled, "Marriage Is Hard: The religious right admits it" , writer Lisa Miller begins by drawing a contrast between the convictions and conduct of two professing Christians: Billy Graham and Senator John Ensign .
Senator Ensign Addresses The Issue: Just Not The One We'd Expect
Hey, at least he didn't lie. Senator John Ensign ducked questions about investigations of his affair/payoff/lobbying law violations, and instead turned his attentions toward one of the least defensible GOP talking points attacking the Obama Administration.
Not much to celebrate this Nevada Day
Nevada turns 144, but what's to celebrate? Sun Special Section CARSON CITY - It's another miserable birthday for Nevada.
Nevada Geothermal dedicates Faulkner 1 power plant
The official dedication ceremony for Nevada Geothermal Power Inc.'s 49.5 MW Blue Mountain Faulkner 1 Geothermal Power Plant recently was held, and the plant has been operating for about four weeks.
the Democrats Finally Learn that "Turn-About-is-Fair-Play"
THE DEMOCRATS FINALLY LEARN THAT " TURN-ABOUT-IS-FAIR-PLAY " Gary Ater The Republicans just hate it when the other side uses the same tactics that they use.
Rally staged for health care reform in Reno
About two dozen people rallied today in downtown Reno in support of sweeping health care reform and urged the two Republican members of Nevada's congressional delegation to embrace the cause.
Donations dwindling for Senator Ensign
Financial support for Senator John Ensign has shifted significantly in the days since he admitted to having an affair with a campaign staffer.
In a season where Senate candidates are working hard to court their party bases, Majority Leader Harry Reid 's gamble on health care this week stood out.
Senate Leader Harry Reid faces tough re-election
Along a curve of desert highway near the gated home of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, mechanic Bill Johnson is struggling to keep his checkbook balanced.
A Culture of Business as Usual
Heather and Tony Podesta are conscientious objectors to the culture of change in Washington.
Resignation of Sen. John Ensign would set up Nevada scramble
Sen. John Ensign, dogged by ethics allegations and questions about an extramarital affair with a former aide, has vowed not to resign.
Reid delivers $100 million in federal funding
Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., has announced federal funding for Nevada projects totaling more than $100 million.
U.S. Senators Menendez and Ensign introduce Armenian Genocide Resolution
The measure is similar to legislation in the U.S. House, H.Res.252, introduced earlier this year by Representatives Adam Schiff , George Radanovich , and Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone and Mark Kirk .
American Evangelicals Play Role In Uganda Effort To - Wipe Out' Gays
In March, American anti-gay activists traveled to Uganda for a conference that pledged to "wipe out" homosexuality.
Boos as Obama taps Yucca supporter
Anti-nuclear groups are fighting the Obama administration's nomination of a pro- Yucca Mountain nuclear industry insider to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
John Ensign: Private Arbitration for Gang Rape & Imprisonment in Shipping Containers?
Female employees of KBR are advised that according to Senator John Ensign the only recourse to being drugged, gang raped, and imprisoned in a shipping container is the private arbitration incorporated in the fine print of one's employment contract.
EDITORIAL: A changing of the guard?
Nevada may soon have new faces in high places These are interesting times for Nevada's congressional delegation.
Congressional Ethics Inquiries Drag on, Despite Vows to End Corruption
Senator John Ensign is among those under investigation in Congress. Blog Harry Hamburg/Associated Press Allegations surrounding Representative Charles B. Rangel, at a hearing on Thursday, are under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
US attorney general to visit Las Vegas
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is due to visit a counterterrorism command center and to address an Anti-Defamation League awards dinner this weekend in Las Vegas.
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