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Nevada lawmaker warns scholarship might be cut to fund constitutional mandatesWith Nevada facing a projected $3 billion deficit, the 2011 Legislature might have no choice but to cut the state's popular Millennium Scholarship program, Assemblywoman Sheila Leslie, D-Reno, said Thursday on a statewide television show.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:24:25 -0700.
Campaign finance legislation stalls in Senate
After lawmakers strung together a series of deals and exemptions designed to keep the Democrats' DISCLOSE campaign-finance bill afloat, the measure stalled out in a key Senate vote today. The bill failed 57-41, three votes short of the 60 votes ?
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:31:53 -0700.
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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:22:38 -0700.
Mo. Senate race may narrow to Blunt, Carnahan
He calls her a "rubber stamp" for President Barack Obama and liberal congressional leaders. She "calls bull" on his attempts to represent regular folks, suggesting he's more attuned to lobbyists and corporate interests.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:24:22 -0700.
Democrats Take Lobbyist Cash as Obama Knocks Special Interests
As President Barack Obama thrashes Republicans for allowing ?special interest takeovers of our elections,? his Democratic Party is benefiting from millions of campaign dollars brought in by lobbyists.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:35:15 -0700.
Sheila Leslie: Millennium Scholarship program will have a tough time surviving budget ax
With Nevada facing a projected $3.5 billion deficit, the 2011 Legislature may have no choice but to cut the state?s popular Millennium Scholarship program, Assemblywoman Sheila Leslie, D-Reno, said Thursday on a statewide political program.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:54:24 -0700.
Republicans block campaign finance disclosure bill
Senate Republicans narrowly blocked Democratic campaign finance disclosure legislation in the Senate Tuesday after raising concerns the bill would curb freedom of speech and tilt campaign spending in favor of the Democrats.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:19:25 -0700.
Ormat Names John Hancock Exclusive Debt Provider Under DOE Loan Guarantee Application For Up to $350 Million in ...
Ormat Technologies, Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, Ormat Nevada Inc. has mandated John Hancock Life Insurance Company to arrange senior secured construction and term loan facilities under DOE loan Guarantee application of up to $350 million for three geothermal projects currently under construction in Nevada.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:14:00 -0700.
Dems, GOP warily eye Arizona immigration ruling
On the surface, a judge's decision to block tough provisions of Arizona's immigration law was a defeat for the state's Republican governor and a win for the Democratic Obama administration. But neither party is sure it will play out that way politically, either this fall or beyond.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:29:06 -0700.
Mo. Senate race may narrow to Blunt, Carnahan
He calls her a "rubber stamp" for President Barack Obama and liberal congressional leaders. She "calls bull" on his attempts to represent regular folks, suggesting he's more attuned to lobbyistsand corporate interests.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:44:38 -0700.