Daily Archives: June 30, 2009

Al Franken 60th Democratic Senator

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Featheriver

Democrats now control the United States Senate 60-40. With Al Franken coming on board as Minnesota’s Senator. [Politico] Democrats will now hold a 60-40 majority in the Senate, the largest the party has enjoyed in a generation. Sixty votes are … Continue reading →

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Margery Crossing the Delaware–Happy 4th of July

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Featheriver

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Nevadans Demonstrate for Health Care Reform; Wellpoint fights back

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Featheriver

Photo: Mona Shield Payne / Special to the Sun Demonstrators, who gathered at the intersection of Fort Apache and Russell roads in Las Vegas, want healthcare reform. But Wellpoint, a major critic of a government-run health insurance plan, will have … Continue reading →

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Failing to file campaign contribution-expense reports

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Featheriver

Zachary Michael Triggs, an Independent American Party candidate, for Washoe County clerk in 2002, neglected to file three campaign contribution and expenditure reports during the campaign. He now as a $54,303 judgment against him for his omission. Triggs was ordered … Continue reading →

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