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Get over it, Vegas; Fat City

Stiffs and Georges

Some local businessmen busted out the crying towels last weekend and threw themselves a pity party in the pages of the Los Angeles Times. Now, the wipeout of the Las Vegas economy is — or should be — old news to the national media by now. Whatever happ... »

Political events this weekend in Las Vegas, April 28-29

Examiner Las Vegas Edition

Political events that you will want to attend this weekend in Las Vegas and surrounding areas. Put on a pair of comfortable shoes, it’s going to be a long day for you and your family. The Weather forecast... »

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What a Fool Believes, Nevada G-O-TEA Ready to Jump the Shark (Again)

Nevada Progressive

Jeez, how did I miss this? On Monday, newly elected Nevada Republican Party Chairman Michael McDonald was grilled "The Agenda" over his ethical failings and shady Las Vegas taxpayer funded bailouts senior housing developments.(The fun starts at 10:00.)... »

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Squeezed at the Middle? Or No Mo' Status Quo?

Nevada Progressive

We've been talking for a while now about the increasingly complicated landscape of Carson City. Brian Sandoval may have shaken up that landscape with his embrace of the 2009/2011 "sunset tax" deal, but it's also led to some unintended consequences. Eve... »

Nevada pols won’t shut up about Vegas victimization

Las Vegas Sun Blogs'PoliticsRalston's Flash'

Three years after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid used silly legislation as a diversionary tactic, Rep. Shelley Berkley is using the same method to stop the anti-Vegas madness sweeping the nation’s capital. And her opponent, Sen. Dean Heller, realizi... »

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What a Fool Believes: Is "Tea Party" Showing Double Standard for McDonald?

Nevada Progressive

The Nevada GOP has taken quite a few hits this week over the election of former Las Vegas City Council Member Michael McDonald as its new Chairman. And I'm not the only one talking. Ralston had this to say.I want all of you — especially Gov. Sandoval, ... »

Meet the New Nevada GOP Chairman (Or What a Fool Believes)

Nevada Progressive

And looky here, none other than the hacks "esteemed luminaries" at NPRI are out to give Nevada Republican Party Chair Michael McDonald a proper introduction.In April 2009, the city council gave McDonald a sweetheart deal, selling him a 3.9-acre parcel ... »

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Taxable sales in Nevada, Las Vegas surge by double digits

Reviewjournal.com Business

Taxable sales in Nevada and Las Vegas jumped by double digits in February, the state Department of Taxation reported Thursday. »

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