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Entries in The Policy Racket for December 8, 2010

Reid's office: Legalizing online poker still on lame-duck agenda

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's staff said late Wednesday that he is still intent on pushing for legislation during the lame duck session to legalize online poker.

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Obama tax plan splits Nevada delegation

Sen. Harry Reid might not be sure about Obama’s tax cut proposal, but that doesn’t mean other Nevadans in Washington aren’t ready to back the president’s plan.

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Harry Reid's wish list is lengthy for lame duck session

Social Security. The DREAM Act. START. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Health care. A budget. Taxes. Believe it or not, that’s only a partial list of what’s left to accomplish on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s lame duck agenda.

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Dina Titus pushes for 'Weekends Without Hunger' bill

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Dina Titus’ time on Capitol Hill is almost concluded, but she’s taking up one last fight, with the help of the House: a bill to help reduce childhood hunger.

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Nevada senators vote 'guilty' in case of Louisiana judge

It’s shaping up to be a busy day in Congress, but before we get to all of that, a little bit of history in the making.

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