Daily Archives: August 5, 2009

Democrat William Jefferson Convicted

Jefferson and wife leaving court after conviction. A federal jury in Alexandria, Va., on Wednesday convicted former Representative William Jefferson, a Louisiana Democrat, on 11 of 16 counts, including bribery in a case in which agents found $90,000 in his … Continue reading

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Join the “Time for Sen. John Ensign to Resign Group”

I did and so can you. Go here and join up.

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Your chance to support a Clean Energy Plan

Show your support for a Clean Energy Plan Let our elected officials know we need green jobs. Host: Nevada State Democratic Party Type: Meetings – Informational Meeting Date: Monday, August 10, 2009 Time: 8:30am – 10:00am Location: Steps of the … Continue reading

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Ripples from the Ensign affair

Emails, between Mike Slanker and Doug Hampton and Lindsey Slanker and Cindy Hampton, show the Slankers knew of the affair between John Ensign and Cindy Hampton while they were working in 2008 at the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which the … Continue reading

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Ensign votes against Sotomayor’s confirmation

Saying “While I believe Judge Sotomayor is an impressive role model for millions of Americans, I take my responsibility as Nevada’s Senator very seriously, and feel I need to protect the sanctity of our Constitution. “Judge Sotomayor’s record and testimony … Continue reading

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Dina Titus targeted by GOP

The GOP is not letting any grass grow under it’s feet. It is busily identifying freshman and sophomore members of Congress it will target and seek to oust from their elected office. [Blue Jersey] One of those targeted by the … Continue reading

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The Nye-Gateway to Nevada’s Rurals Newsletter

We pause for a commercial break… As some of you know I publish a weekly Nye-Gateway to Nevada’s Rurals Newsletter via an e-mail. It goes out to 440 e-mail addresses each week (usually Saturdays). A couple of days ago a … Continue reading

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Maddow on the John Ensign Affair

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