Daily Archives: January 23, 2009

My Experiences at the Obama Inauguration

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Featheriver

Sophie Franke lives in Pahrump. I met Sophie a few years ago when we both participated in a demonstration, here in Pahrump, over traffic conditions which had resulted in a number of serious accidents, some fatal. We wanted the government … Continue reading →

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Bush Eavesdropping Warrantless Searches on the way out

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Featheriver

President Obama nominated David Kris, a former critic of Bush’s warrantless wiretapping program, to lead the Justice Department’s national security division. In late 2005, “Mr. Kris wrote a 23-page legal analysis that described as ‘weak’ and likely unsupportable some of … Continue reading →

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How are Nevada’s Senator and Representatives voting?

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Featheriver

Recent Senate Votes Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (73-21, 4 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill, which is a package of over 160 bills related to public lands, national parks, and water development legislation. … Continue reading →

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Women succeed in fight against pay discrimination

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Featheriver

Yesterday, the Senate voted 61-36 — with all 16 female senators voting “yea” — to pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which makes it easier for workers to fight pay discrimination. The House also passed the bill earlier this … Continue reading →

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Join the Pickens Plan District Group

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Featheriver

While I’m at it about the Pickens Plan I should pass along this invitation to join the Pickens Plan Army. Join Your District Group Army! President Obama’s inauguration has kick started a frenzy of activity in Washington. With debate about … Continue reading →

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T. Boone Pickens and alternative fuel

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Featheriver

Americans are currently enjoying lower gasoline prices as oil hovers below $40 a barrel. But Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens says it would be foolish to think that oil prices will remain low. The outspoken billionaire was on Capitol Hill … Continue reading →

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