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Daily Archives: May 7, 2009
Using Twitter
The more I use Twitter the better I like it. There are multiple ways to use and benefit from Twitter. Chris Miller on The Social Networker wrote: In the last week or so I broke 5000 tweets. Was there a … Continue reading
Postage cost increases to 44 cents
On Monday, May 11, new U.S. and international postage prices will go into effect. [Ely Times] The cost to mail a U.S. First Class one-ounce letter will increase two cents, from 42 to 44 cents. The cost to mail a … Continue reading
Heller votes against Hate Crime Law
The House expanded the federal law on hate crimes to cover attacks against people based on their sexual orientation of if they have a disability. The law already covers crimes based on race, religion, nationality and gender. [Ely Times] The … Continue reading
Ensign votes against mortgage aid to homeowners
Legislation that would allow bankruptcy judges to change the terms of troubled mortgages was blocked in the Senate. Reid voted for the amendment. Ensign voted against it. [Ely Times] http://nyenevada.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss
Obama budget passes House and Senate
The House passed the Obama budget, 233-193. The vote in the Senate was 53-43. No Republicans voted for the budget in either body. Among Democrats, all but 17 voted for it in the House and four voted against it in … Continue reading
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Tagged Dean Heller, Dina Titus, Harry Reid, John Ensign, Shelley Berkley
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