Daily Archives: May 26, 2009

The Votes of Nevada’s Finest

Recent Senate Votes Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (90-5, 4 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill that would impose restrictions on credit card issuers, including their ability to raise interest rates and charge … Continue reading

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Listen to Kelly Almond and I tonight on KPAH

Kelly Almond and I, both of Pahrump, will be on the Margery Show, KPAH Pahrump, NV Talk Radio. tonight, May 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., Pacific Time. KPAH is online and heard world wide. So, join in and listen and … Continue reading

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Have your genes been patented?

Vickie Rock, blogger of Rockspot, wrote: I just sent the following email to Rep. Heller, Sen. Reid and Sen. Ensign: I recently learned that over the past 20 years, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has been issuing patents on … Continue reading

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California upholds ban on gay marriage

The New York Times reports: The California Supreme Court upheld a ban on same-sex marriage today, ratifying a decision made by voters last year that runs counter to a growing trend of states allowing the practice. The decision, however, preserves … Continue reading

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Criticism’s of Sotomayor already begun

Nothing incites politicos more than wrangling over Supreme Court nominees. Minutes after announcement of Judge Sotomayor’s nomination by President Obama the fracas has begun. “Republicans will have a lot of ‘red meat’ to chew on, but that in the end, … Continue reading

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New GOP Names for Run Against Reid

Three names being considered to run against Senator Harry Reid by the GOP: [John] Cornyn also addressed the recent Mason-Dixon poll showing 45% of Nevada voters would not support Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for re-election next year.  According to … Continue reading

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