Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Sotomayor Vote

Here is how the vote of the Republicans went on the Sotomayor vote for her elevation to the United States Supreme Court. The clerk called out the name of Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.). “No by proxy,” responded Sen. Jeff Sessions … Continue reading

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Analysis of Heller, Titus & Berkley on healthcare reform

Desert Beacon, one the best, if not the best blogger in Nevada, has written a post about the stances of the three Nevada Representatives in Congress, Dean Heller, Dina Titus and Shelley Berkley with respect to healthcare reform. You should … Continue reading

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Evan Sutton reports on Organizing for America

Evan Sutton, Nevada Field Director for Organizing for America reports: [Facebook] Hello Nevada! Jennifer and I have completed the first round of the Nevada Listening Tour, with stops in Henderson, Las Vegas, Pahrump, Reno, Carson City and Elko. Thanks to … Continue reading

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Members of Congress supporting Obama’s healthcare reform

Members of Congress who have publicly stated their support for Obama’s plan: WHERE THEY STAND: Supporters – Give them a call to thank them! Total number: 199 21 Senators, 178 Representatives President Barack Obama Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. … Continue reading

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Nevada’s Senators and Congressmen/women Vote

Recent Senate Votes Thune Amendment; Reciprocity for the Carrying of Certain Concealed Firearms – Vote Rejected (58-39, 3 Not Voting) The Senate could not reach the necessary sixty votes to include this gun provision in the National Defense Authorization Act. … Continue reading

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Members of Congress undecided or opposed to healthcare reform

Members of Congress who are publicly undecided or opposed to the health care reform plan presented by POTUS.Call them an encourage them to support reform! Total Numbers = 338 72 Senators, 266 Representatives Begich, Mark D AK (Senate) Murkowski, Lisa … Continue reading

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Town of Pahrump’s new Newsletter

Bill Kohbarger, Town Manager of Pahrump, has instituted a Newsletter to keep citizens of Pahrump informed about the Town and it’s government. I applaud his effort. I signed up to receive the Newsletter and have just received the first issue, … Continue reading

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LABTM in Guinea writes Nye-Gateway

My new found friends in Guinea have written: Salut, au nom de toute la Guinée, LABTM adresse ses plus chaleureux remerciements à Adrienne et à son staff. Mlle Adrienne à travailler dur et sans repos cette pour transmettre ses expériences … Continue reading

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National Clean Energy Summit 2.0

Jobs and the New Economy Host: U.S. Senator Harry Reid, UNLV, and Center for American Progress Action Fund Type: Meetings – Convention Network: Global Date: Monday, August 10, 2009 Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm Location: UNLV – Cox Pavilion Street: 4505 … Continue reading

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Support Healthcare Reform: Tweet Your Senator

Unique. President Obama is asking all Americans to send a Tweet to your Senator. You can access the website to send your tweet here. The instructions on the site are: We’re calling and writing letters — and now there’s a … Continue reading

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