Daily Archives: May 18, 2009

Geithner: No Plans to Cap Executive Compensation

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Featheriver

Treasury Secretary says government should place “broad constraints” on the incentives that huge pay packages create for executives to take short-term risks, but adds, “I don’t think our government should set caps on compensation.” [Fox News] “I don’t think our … Continue reading →

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Heller opposes modernization, renovation and repair of public schools

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Featheriver

Recent Senate Votes Cloture Motion; Nomination of David Hayes to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior – Vote Rejected (57-39, 3 Not Voting) The Senate failed to get the sixty votes required to bring the nomination of David Hayes to … Continue reading →

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Water fluoridation bill passes Nevada Senate Finance Committee

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Featheriver

Anjeanette Damon, Inside Nevada Politics, of the Reno Gazette Journal, reported today that The Senate Finance Committee has amended and passed a bill that would require the Truckee Meadows Water Authority to fluoridate Washoe County’s water. “The bill was opposed … Continue reading →

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Congressman Dean Heller vs Senator Harry Reid

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Featheriver

I enjoyed reading Jon Ralston’s column yesterday in the Las Vegas Sun. He has a way with words. “Let us turn our attention today from the train wreck unfolding in Carson City” he began, inviting our attention to Nevada Senator … Continue reading →

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