Print edition for June 13, 2007

Letter: Let's get real about funding shortfalls: He mentions that there are programs or endeavors that are "nice to have," but he is curiously mute about finding them. He doesn't suggest any realistic way of funding the $5 billion shortfall in road construction or the lack of adequate funds for education.

Q+A: David Boshko: By Emily Richmond; Reading aloud from a children's book about three elephants that perished at a Tokyo zoo during World War II, history teacher David Boshko is reduced to tears.

CORRECTIO NS: A story in the Sun on Monday about a fundraising dinner for Democratic presidential aspirant Dennis Kucinich incorrectly stated that newspaper photographers attending the event did not pay for their meals. They did, in accordance with the Sun's ethic policy.

Editorial: Stalled immigration reform: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., pulled the bill Thursday night when it became obvious that Republicans were ready to debate and offer amendments forever rather than let the bill proceed to a vote.

Jon Ralston on Buckley's leadership in the Assembly and her political future: But she also "totally controls her sheep (and) ruthlessly drives her agenda by all possible means."

Letter: Kucinich deserves serious appraisal: Mr. Buhler seems to equate the quality of a candidate with the amount of money he or she can raise. The shallowness of Buhler's observations was further evident in his reference s to Congressman Kucinich as "elfin" and "tiny."

Editorial: Sleeping with the enemy: This is a desperate move borne out of a war that has been nothing but disastrous for America. Insurgent groups, such as Sunni militias, have inflicted terrible casualties on American troops. There have been more than 29,000 American casualties since the war began, including more than 3,500 Americans killed. The Sunnis are opposed to the American-backed government and army, which are controlled by the Shiites.

FLASHPOINT for Jun 13, 2007: The race for president in Nevada, which is more important than the race for president anywhere but Iowa, New Hampshire and all those big states going on Feb. 5, stays interesting. Dina Titus' decision to go with Hillary Clinton signals that the Senate minority leader wants to do something she hasn't done in awhile - go with a winner. She also got a cool title - co-chairwoman of "Women of the West" - and will get some attention with the gig. But I also see this, just as I did with County Commissioner Rory Reid's signing on with Hillary, as ...

Jeff Haney gets actress and poker champ Jennifer Tilly's take on the women who succeed in a male-dominated game: "You know how you hardly ever see women serial killers?" Tilly said. "But when you do see one, she really stands out because of her viciousness.

LOOKING IN ON: EDUCATION: By Emily Richmond; If there's one thing high school guidance counselors love to talk up, it's the value of planning ahead.

Reid: Dems raised the bar too high on war: WASHINGTON - With Americans growing more frustrated that Congress cannot change course in Iraq, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid promised Tuesday to renew the war debate this month and reminded critics that Democrats alone do not have enough votes to end the war.

Editorial: Bryn Armstrong:1916-2007: Armstrong had a successful newspaper career, winning awards for his work, including a series of stories that led to changes in the state's adoption laws. He capped his career with a 14-year tenure as executive editor of the Las Vegas Sun.

Sun's story, photos of family's plight honored: Two Las Vegas Sun journalists have won national recognition for documenting a family's struggle with poverty and homelessness in the shadow of the Las Vegas Strip.

Letter: On hypocrisy, the liberal left and taxes: Mr. Harper took issue with a previous letter writer, Clarence Lanzrath, who said the "liberal left" has gained complete control of the Democratic Party. Perhaps what the earlier letter writer meant to say was that the liberal left has merely taken complete control of the Democratic Party's leaders, not the whole party.

Dogs do their business, then entrepreneur does his: By Mike Trask; Chuck Miller's career path has gone to the dogs since he moved to Las Vegas. And to be honest, he's happy about it.