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Print edition for March 30, 2006

Immigrants find they can fight City Hall
By Timothy Pratt
They asked for a sidewalk to give their children a safe way to school, expecting to get shot down.
Letter: Obligation to build new schools must be met
Since the Henderson Planning Commission and the City Council have been approving all these new housing developments over the past 10 years, they are obligated to follow through and approve school sites as needed. They are responsible to provide for the needs of the residents that they approved housing for.
Galardi bugged out of FBI sting
Jeff German and Steve Kanigher
FBI agents came within hours in late August 2003 of wiring up topless club owner Michael Galardi and sending him to a meeting to set up then-Las Vegas Councilman Michael Mack, FBI reports obtained by the Sun show.
Letter: Acknowledging role, talent of teachers
As a former teacher of English and social studies, I too "made" students do the very same things that Mr. Zelasko does in his classroom and, I dare say, outside his classroom.
John Katsilometes chats with Mari Landers, a longtime supporter of arts, who will be honored
Landers will be honored Friday night at "An Evening of Elegance and Style," the annual fundraising gala to benefit the LV Philharmonic. During the program at the Venetian, Saks and Missoni Women's Collection Creative Director Angela Missoni will unveil the Missoni fall 2006 collection and the new Missoni fragrance for women (so rare is it that Vegas is a site for such an unveiling that Landers, for one, doesn't recall it ever happening before).
Editorial: Seeking a sane policy
The measure - which has portions that have earned bipartisan support from Democrats and Republicans, including President Bush - would allow up to 1.5 million agriculture workers into the United States and provide 400,000 additional green cards for immigrants in other industries. It also would double U.S. Border Patrol forces and prevent charitable organizations from being prosecuted for providing assistance to illegal residents.
Gordon no longer Mr. Nice Guy
Brian Hilderbrand
That might not necessarily be the case in the future, Gordon said. While commenting on his uncharacteristic postrace shove of Matt Kenseth on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee - which earned him a $10,000 fine - Gordon said his off-track demeanor could be influenced by his determination to be more aggressive on the track.
Alternative sites proposed for school
By Emily Richmond
Henderson officials asked Clark County Schools Superintendent Walt Rulffes on Wednesday to reconsider plans to build an elementary school in a rural neighborhood, suggesting several alternate locations within the city's limits.
Turner on the rebound in Las Vegas
The dynamic performer has returned to Las Vegas after a sojourn to New Orleans that was filled with fortune - good and bad.
Editorial: Moment of truth for Hamas
Tuesday's parliamentary election in Israel demonstrates that his centrist vision is gaining support from Israeli voters.
Dideriksen signs extension for 'Hairspray' role
Jerry Fink
"I was excited to get the opportunity to keep going," the 22-year-old performer said. "I don't think I'm ready to hang my hat up on this yet.
Inmates not always getting HIV medication
David Kihara
The reason for that depends on whom you ask.
Editorial: Get real about gas mileage
But the Bush administration's new rules for light trucks (pickups weighing less than 8,500 pounds and all SUVs and vans) are a disappointment.
TCU coach still feels for Rebels
The Horned Frogs play the Rebels at 7 p.m. in Mountain West Conference preseason action at Tony Gwynn Stadium, which will be the first time Schlossnagle has faced his former squad.
FLASHPOINT for Mar 30, 2006
FLASHPOINT for Mar 30, 2006
Letter: Illegal immigration creates hard feelings
Who, primarily, is at fault here? (That tells us who can fix it!)
Ron Kantowski tips his hat to the business acumen of a Red Sox fan and, of course, professional Yankee Hater
He Hate They.
Three names considered to replace Judge McGroarty
The Commission on Judicial Selection forwarded three names - Tim Williams, 50; Susan Johnson, 46; and D. Lanny Waite, 54 - to Gov. Kenny Guinn as its recommendations to fill the seat vacant because of the retirement of District Judge John McGroarty. The new judge will preside over civil cases.
Progress, nature at odds in land fight
By Buck Wargo
Looking to protect rare plants and fossils, the Bureau of Land Management has opened the door to ruling out development on more than 13,000 acres in the northern Las Vegas Valley.

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