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July 6, 2009

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Patients cringe as heath insurers try to merge
By Marshall Allen
The proposed takeover of local insurance giant Sierra Health Services by national behemoth UnitedHealth Group would
HOA bill, see you in 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons' veto Friday of legislation governing homeowners associations means that the 2009 legislative session will begin with a vote to overturn his decision.
Letter: 'Blame Democrats' is always GOP's answer
Unfortunately for us , the real reason he has ignored the will of the people and vetoed Democratic attempts in Congress to set a timeline to remove our troops is more sinister. Because for him to allow the removal of the troops is to admit total failure in the war there, and he would go down in history as a failed president.
Harrah's deal gives Culinary an edge
Michael J. Mishak
After two months of negotiations, the Culinary Union and Harrah's Entertainment reached a tentative deal on a new labor contract Friday. While both sides are expressing public satisfaction, casino industry insiders say the deal threatens to drive a wedge in between Strip operators for the first time in years.
Ruckus, then fadeout
By Timothy Pratt
PAHRUMP - Most of the seats in the Bob Ruud Community Center were empty.
Editorial: Stand together on energy
Most scientists agree that reducing greenhouse gases is the only way to slow the global warming that is causing polar ice melts, bringing earlier springs that prolong droughts and threatening more Hurricane Katrinas.
Editorial: Medicine at what price?
A story by The New York Times on Monday says that although Americans generally consider it unacceptable to calculate such values, a number of foreign nations do consider the cost-effectiveness of treatments - judged by their likely long-term outcomes - when deciding what medicines or procedures to cover.
Governor a no-show for terror center
Jeff German, Las Vegas Sun
A busy schedule forced Gov. Jim Gibbons to cancel a meeting Friday with Sheriff Doug Gillespie to resolve differences over the best location to anchor the state's intelligence gathering efforts in the war on terrorism.
Letter: Is Libby any worse than Bill Clinton?
And yet the Sun has been Nevada's No. 1 champion for former President "impeached liar" Bill Clinton. Oh wait, the Sun doesn't use those words for him, does it? Why don't you stick on one bandwagon and either excuse liars in general or damn all of them?
Letter: Education shortfall is really no mystery
Democrats questioned where the money for empowerment schools went? Look in the mirror, Democrats.
Greens fees fall as mercury soars
Compiled by Brian Hilderbrand
It is possible to safely play golf in the punishing summer heat if you follow these sensible tips, provided by longtime UNLV head golf coach Dwaine Knight:
Editorial: Targeting pollution
The court issued its unanimous ruling in the case involving Atlantic Research Corp., which had contracted with the federal government to retrofit rocket motors, the Associated Press reported Monday. The company had voluntarily cleaned up the pollution caused by rocket propellant seeping into the soil and ground water.

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