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Who killed campaign ﬁnance reform this time?

Nevada’s campaign finance laws are written to favor incumbents and the special interests that fund them — and that won’t change any time soon. Let’s ...

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Judge: State minimum wage law doesn’t extend to cabbies

LOOKING IN ON: EDUCATION

Call to ‘turn off that light’ saves district $9.4 million

By the numbers

Auto sales slumping in Clark County

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Michael Paladino, lead gaming analyst for Fitch Ratings

Driver critical after head-on accident

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Looking in on: Business

Survey ﬁnds leaders in business pessimistic

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The economy:

Reﬁnancing change offers help for more in Vegas

The Obama administration’s announcement that it is loosening equity requirements for mortgage refinancing provides sizable relief for homeowners in Las Vegas, where so many loans are underwater. The question is, will it be enough?

Chris Morris / Las Vegas Sun

Health:

Bedbug-infested mattresses: A ‘bargain’ to beware of

Buyers may learn from bedbugs that mattress, or parts of it, was used

By Abigail Goldman

You’ll wake up one morning and know: Your new mattress is not new. Bedbugs have been turning up in new mattresses throughout Clark County — or, rather, mattresses advertised as new. In several cases investigators have found retailers selling used mattresses without proper treatment or disclosure, either because they don’t know it’s illegal or because they absolutely do.

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UFC 100

Lesnar’s passion in MMA, but he won’t pass on paycheck

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UFC cancels Limp Bizkit concert at Mandalay Bay

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ODDS ’N’ ENDS

Odds show Florida expected to have another big season

REVIEW

‘Ice’ should be a cool respite, but it’s really no treat

‘Drunk’ comic book all about drinking, including in Las Vegas

WSOP

Hellmuth enters main event dressed as Caesar

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Motorcyclist dies in collision in west valley

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THE SENATOR’S SCANDAL :

Ensign’s pal lacked usual qualifications for job as senator's senior aide

When Sen. John Ensign hired Doug Hampton to be his senior aide in November 2006, Nevada Republicans were baffled. Hampton was an unknown, without a policy profile or political experience.

Arts & Entertainment »

Gospel show coming back to South Point

“Praise,” the gospel musical created by Grammy winner Larry Hart, is returning to South Point after receiving much praise following its premiere at the resort in March.

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“21” Movie: The Recap

Plus, critic Joe Brown say watching someone else gamble is as suspenseful as watching someone talk on the phone."

Calculate Flight Delays

Last year, more than one in every five flights – 22.15 percent – arriving at McCarran Airport was late. See statistics nationwide.

Construction deaths

Nine construction workers have died since the end of 2006 at the towers that are redefining the Las Vegas skyline.

Caption contest winner

See the winning caption for the Tony Stewart cartoon caption contest.

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Fourth Without Fireworks

By Scott Den Herder

Instead of celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks, thousands of people spent the holiday watching simulated explosions on electronic screens at the Springs Preserve and The Fremont Street Experience.

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Elsewhere

Reports from other publications, aggregated by Sun staff, worthy of our readers’ attention.

Goalie chooses Mudbugs over Wranglers: (via Shreveport Times); Former Las Vegas Wranglers netminder John DeCaro spoke to the Shreveport Times about his decision to return to the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs for the 2009-10 season. In 21 regular season games with the Wranglers last year, ...
Spike TV’s ‘UFC’s Ultimate 100: Greatest Fights’ airs tonight: (via MMAjunkie.com); Spike TV's weeklong series "UFC's Ultimate 100: Greatest Fights" debuts tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT with the first of a five-part series. Parts two, three and four air Monday through Wednesday and the series finale ...
Don’t look for Vick to wear a Vegas UFL uniform: (via ESPN.com); So, you were hoping to see former Atlanta Falcons quarterback scrambling at Sam Boyd Stadium in the new UFL this fall? Don't count on it. Click on the headline to see where he might play.

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Casino Guide

Palms Casino Resort

The Palms has come a long way since its "Real World" debut in 2002. The resort has since added the Fantasy Tower and Palms Place, featuring 599 suites, making it a premier destination for tourists and visiting celebrities alike.

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