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Archive for November 14, 1999

Facts about Nevada's welfare situation: WELFARE COUNT: Less than 17,000 recipients now, down from a high of 42,000 prior to 1996 congressional reforms. This number should decrease more as people use up their eligibility starting in January.; 10:55 a.m.

Nevada dents welfare surplus, advocates say state should spend more: Brendan Riley; The surplus developed because the number of Nevadans getting assistance has dropped dramatically since 1996 congressional reforms - from a high of more than 42,000 to less than 17,000.; 10:54 a.m.

Columnist John Katsilometes: Visit from a hunka-hunka angel: As Ricky Martin readied for his Friday night show at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, a roundish figure wearing a white sequined jumpsuit beamed in. He wore the famed "EP" sunglasses, oily black hair, fluffy ...; 9:48 a.m.

Columnist Sandra Thompson: Family Preservation Program true to its name: Sandra Thompson; WHEN KAREN'S 8-year-old son didn't come home one day last January, she was frantic. She called the police.; 9:47 a.m.

Letter: 'Leaders' ignorance typical for Bush: Sounds a bit like Danny Quayle, eh?; 9:45 a.m.

Letter: Let's help signal end to road rage: GAYE MANSELL; 9:45 a.m.

Letter: Follow money to immigration policy: And Sen. Harry Reid and Rep. Shelley Berkley are little different. For them, it's money and votes. If they can get amnesty for these people, it's more bucks from the Culinary Union and more votes ...; 9:45 a.m.

Letter: Here's a message for a pair of Las Vegas pols: Did anyone in Hollywood or did any NBA franchise ever hear of Oscar Goodman -- let alone vote for him? Doubt it!; 9:44 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Gaming has sat out nuke dump fight long enough: NEVADA'S two Democratic senators, Harry Reid and Richard Bryan, last week again managed to delay an inevitable vote on bringing high-level nuclear waste to Nevada.; 9:39 a.m.

Editorial: 'Sagebrush Rebellion' is pathetic: For two decades many residents in rural Nevada had been seeking control of federal land in what was referred to as the "Sagebrush Rebellion." There haven't just been harsh words, there often has been open ...; 9:38 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: It's simple: Just say no: TELL ME what I am missing.; 9:38 a.m.

Missing kids translate into 400 mysteries: Kim Smith; Michelle Lee loved weekends. Weekends meant going to Sunset Park with daddy. Weekends meant feeding the ducks. As of today, Michelle has missed 346 weekends with her father.; 9:35 a.m.

A rock-solid attraction: Soon after the Strip's first blush wears off, Las Vegas newcomers inevitably find their way to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.; 9:35 a.m.

Power deregulation not likely to cut bills: Nevada is scheduled in March to open its electricity market to competition, part of a trend among states nationwide to deregulate the power industry.; 9:34 a.m.

Lifestyle criticism stings McDonald: Erin Neff and Steve Kanigher; Amid questions that his lavish lifestyle seems out of whack with his modest salary, Las Vegas City Councilman Michael McDonald has decided to move out of his country club home.; 9:34 a.m.

Lawmakers will review Forest Service boss claims that workers harassed: Scott Sonner; State Assemblyman John Carpenter, who has clashed with Flora as the leader of a rebellion intended to rebuild a road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, read part of her resignation letter during a hearing Saturday ...; 4:15 a.m.

Jarrett and Yates celebrate title win: Mike Harris; "I don't know whether I have any more tears," Yates said Sunday after Jarrett's fifth-place finish in the Pennzoil 400 clinched the $2 million Winston Cup title. "They were probably all left after those devastating ...; 4:10 a.m.

Jarrett wraps up championship; Stewart wins again: Mike Harris; Jarrett, knowing he had only to finish eighth or better to clinch his first Winston Cup title, drove to a solid, fifth-place finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway.; 4:09 a.m.

Penzoil 400 Results: 2. (3) Bobby Labonte, Corpus Christi, Texas, Pontiac, 267, $214,675.; 4:06 a.m.

NHRA Finals pairings: 1. Gary Scelzi, 4.570 seconds, 322.11 mph vs. 16. Randy Parks, 4.735, 303.91; 2. Tony Schumacher, 4.574, 327.03 vs. 15. Andrew Cowin, 4.722, 303.78; 3. Mike Dunn, 4.580, 311.70 vs. 14. Larry Dixon, 4.718, 297.48; ...; 4:05 a.m.

Schumacher and Panella win championships: By qualifying for Sunday's eliminations, Schumacher, from Park Ridge, Ill., clinched his first Winston Top Fuel championship and won the $200,000 prize.; 4:04 a.m.

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