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Nevada conservative group endorses State Senate candidates

March 11, 2010
By ThisIsReno
Nevada conservative group endorses State Senate candidates

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE LAS VEGAS–The Keystone Corporation, a Nevada political voice for free market business development, private sector job creation and fiscal conservatism, has announced its endorsement for Patrick McNaught in the Nevada State Senate race for Clark County District 12. The seat was previously represented by Warren Hardy, who retired after the 2009 regular...
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Reid, in letter to McConnell, outlines path forward on health insurance reform

March 11, 2010
By ThisIsReno
Reid, in letter to McConnell, outlines path forward on health insurance reform

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C.–Sen. Harry Reid sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell explaining the path forward on health insurance reform today. In the letter, Reid details the steps that Senate Democrats have taken to secure bipartisan support for health reform despite the lack of cooperation from Senate Republicans. Reid said he will...
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Gibbons to file for re-election today

March 11, 2010
By ThisIsReno
Gibbons to file for re-election today

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE FROM GIBBONS FOR GOVERNOR Jim Gibbons plans to continue his fight on behalf of all Nevadans against higher taxes. Gibbons is also looking for support to carry on his efforts to reduce state spending. Those are only two of the vital tasks he promises to vigilantly uphold as he files for re-election...
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OPINION: Ensign takes credit for geothermal lease revenue after voting to block it

March 10, 2010
By ThisIsReno
OPINION: Ensign takes credit for geothermal lease revenue after voting to block it

SUBMITTED RELEASE FROM NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY By Phoebe Sweet LAS VEGAS–Today Sen. John Ensign not only voted against a bill that will bring millions in revenue to Nevada’s rural counties at a time when it is badly needed, but then tried to take credit for its passage. Today Sen. Harry Reid led the passage of...
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Angle weighs in on current economic climate

March 9, 2010
By ThisIsReno

Sharron Angle (R-NV), a conservative former state legislator running to replace Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), weighed in today on the cause and effect of the administration’s current economic policies.
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Johnson plans campaign walk

March 9, 2010
By Laurel Busch

Orrin Johnson, who announced his candidacy for Assembly District 25 yesterday, will hold the campaign’s first district walk this Sunday, March 14. Supporters are invited to meet at his home for a pancake breakfast before the walk begins. To RSVP, they should send e-mail to Orrin@OrrinJohnson.com or call him at 771-9858. For more information, visit...
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Gibbons cites special session negotiations in appeal

March 9, 2010
By Laurel Busch
Gibbons cites special session negotiations in appeal

Casting Gov. Jim Gibbons as “the governor we can’t afford to lose!” the Gibbons campaign is appealing to supporters for help. “In this time of economic challenge, we need a governor who can be relied upon to keep taxes in check and show leadership when it counts!” a recent e-mail says. “When the Special...
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Rory Reid files for governor

March 9, 2010
By ThisIsReno
Rory Reid files for governor

SUBMITTED RELEASE LAS VEGAS–Rory Reid will formally file to run for governor at 9:30 a.m. today in Las Vegas. He will be joined by his wife, Cindy, as he submits his declaration of candidacy to the Secretary of State’s office. Reid has been campaigning across the state for more than a year, and in October he formally...
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Announcement: Bonnie Weber, County Commission, District 5

March 8, 2010
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED RELEASE Friends, A week ago today I filed to run for re-election to the Washoe County Commission, District 5. I have had the pleasure of working with the residents of this district for almost 8 years, and I hope you will support me for 4 more years. I’m often asked what I do as the Commissioner...
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Orrin Johnson enters Assembly District 25 race

March 8, 2010
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Nevada attorney and local conservative blogger Orrin Johnson filed his candidacy for Nevada State Assembly District 25 today, citing a need to return fiscal responsibility to our state, communities and classrooms. “We’re in serious trouble, both here in Nevada and all over the country,” Johnson said. “I’m running for Assembly District 25 because...
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Lt. Dangle’s Reno Rap