Monthly Archives: August 2010

Painting Governor Gibbons Portrait

Governor Jim Gibbons is having his portrait painted. Paid for by taxpayers. The Nevada Arts Council has chosen three finalists to paint the official portrait of the Governor. Forty-four artists competed for the honor. The three chosen are: Ned Bettinger … Continue reading

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The Evolutions of the United States and China

Fareed Zakaria of CNN had as his guest Sunday, Robert D. Kaplan. They were talking about China. From all I read or see it seems generally accepted that China is emerging into a major world power rivaling the United States. … Continue reading

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First Annual Candidate Kegger

and Don I’m always fascinated with “First Annual” affairs because who knows if there will be a “Second Annual.” Sort of depends on how well the First Annual goes.

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Nevada’s Delegation Votes

Recent House Votes Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act – Vote Passed (247-161, 25 Not Voting) On Tuesday, the House passed this bill to provide $16.1 billion to extend increased Medicaid assistance to states and $10 billion in funding for … Continue reading

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First Annual Candidate Kegger

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Interview of Carolene Endersby–Part V

Carolene Endersby for Town Board of Pahrump This is part V of the 20 minute interview of Carolene Endersby, candidate for Town Board of Pahrump.

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Interview of Carolene Endersby–Part IV

Carolene Endersby for Town Board of Pahrump This is the Part IV segment of a 20 minute interview with Carolene Endersby, candidate for election to the Town Board of Pahrump

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Will Gibbons accept $162 million for Nevada’s school teachers and Medicaid?

Gov. Jim Gibbons Nevada Republican Governor Jim Gibbons isn’t sure whether he will accept $162 million in federal money to hire school teachers and supply funds to the Medicaid program. A couple of days ago I wrote about this asking … Continue reading

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Interview of Carolene Endersby-Part III

Carolene Endersby This is Part III of a 20 minute interview of Carolene Endersby, candidate for the Town Board of Pahrump, Nevada.

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Will Nye County reject the federal money Obama OK’d for school teachers, cops and firemen today?

Today, President Obama  signed legislation to provide urgent fiscal relief to school districts across the country to maintain our education system, and to enable 160,000 teachers to keep their jobs. The 160,000 figure is nationwide. Nevada’s share is 1,400 teachers. … Continue reading

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