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Archive for August 2, 2007

Ensign's insurance strictly private
The Nevada Republican believes the proposal is a step toward socialized medicine when the country should be going in the opposite direction by offering tax incentives to put more children and families into private insurance ...
8:06 a.m.
Q+A: Robert Frey
But then he watched the 2000 movie "Coyote Ugly" and saw what could happen when you combine appealing women, impromptu dancing and vodka shots.
8:05 a.m.
CONVENTION CRASHING: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE
Finally, it would be told. Perhaps:
8:05 a.m.
FLASHPOINT for Aug. 2, 2007
FLASHPOINT for Aug. 2, 2007
7:58 a.m.
Letter: Bush fares worse than Democrats
First, Mr. Molina states that "the approval ratings of the Democratic Party are sinking so low." It's the ratings of Congress that are low, mainly because the Senate Republicans are able to filibuster (49 times ...
7:58 a.m.
Letter: Coal-fired plants would harm parks
More than 150 new coal-fired power plants are proposed across the country. If built, they will massively increase global warming emissions and air pollution in the parks. Air pollution degrades the health, habitat, horizons and ...
7:57 a.m.
Letter: Putting into perspective brutality of sports
There is no question that boxing is brutal. But other activities are also, and I wonder if Mr. Dombek has considered them.
7:57 a.m.
Editorial: Distorting the truth
Richard Carmona, who was U.S. surgeon general from 2001 through 2006, wrote the unpublished report, which was obtained by The Washington Post and detailed in a story on Monday. The document shows links between poor ...
7:56 a.m.
Editorial: Murdoch's new newspaper
Australian tabloid magnate Rupert Murdoch has agreed to buy Dow Jones & Co., the newspaper's parent company, for $5 billion. The deal was approved by Dow Jones' board of directors and the Bancroft family, which ...
7:56 a.m.
Editorial: Clear and present conflict
And so today City Councilman Steve Ross, by virtue of winning a union election, also serves as secretary-treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building and Construction Trades Council.
7:55 a.m.
At night, the music plays, the jokes get racy, but clothes stay on
When: 11 p.m. Sundays through Fridays
7:47 a.m.
Afternoon show's safe but fun for families
When: 3 p.m. Saturdays through Thursdays
7:46 a.m.
Chasing the blues
Two comedy shows - one magic, one hypnotic - have taken up residence in the House of Blues, better known for concerts by top blues, jazz and rock artists.
7:46 a.m.
LOOKING IN ON: MOTOR SPORTS
Carpentier, a Las Vegas resident, has been racing sports cars this season after spending the previous nine years in open-wheel racing. He said he hopes to further his career in NASCAR with a strong showing ...
7:38 a.m.
Ron Kantowski explains how time helps determine the players we admire most
But my dad thought Ted Williams was the greatest ballplayer who ever lived.
7:37 a.m.
War in Congress not changing war in Iraq
WASHINGTON After a triumphant victory in the 2006 midterm elections, Democrats prepare to return home for the August recess much less popular - in large part because of the war in Iraq.
7:30 a.m.
UNLV programs getting it 'write'
Move over, Runnin' Rebels; hello, Writing Rebels.
7:29 a.m.
Country singer's stuff takes a wrong turn
Tanya Tucker's latest sad country song may be her own.
7:27 a.m.

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