Print edition for March 15, 2007

Letter: Goodman critic must do more research: I have to say that I wasn't surprised by the letter from Mr. Jones putting down Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman.

Letter: Libby's lies were meant to protect his boss: The Libby convictions however, are connected to Libby's protecting his boss and other associates who promoted false intelligence that has led to the deaths of 3,200 American troops, more than 20,000 injured and the worldwide loss of respect for our country.

Letter: Green casinos a step in the right direction: Shouldn't we consider the health benefits in air quality of citizens outside the casinos that will benefit from helping the casinos go green? Wouldn't everyone benefit from these utility hogs going green?

Editorial: 'Mistakes' were made?: The reality, as we have come to learn, is anything but innocent. These firings were crass political decisions driven by a White House that tried to circumvent Congress, enforce loyalty and put political pressure on prosecutors.

Reid: Gonzales' days are numbered: WASHINGTON - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will be fired soon, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid predicted Wednesday as furor continued over the dismissal of eight U.S. attorneys.

Editorial: Keeping to oneself: Pace revealed his personal views on sexual orientation Monday when the Chicago Tribune asked him about his views on the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The Clinton-era rule requires homosexual military personnel to keep their sexual orientation to themselves. Commanders are not allowed to ask about it, and military men and women are not allowed to tell.

John Katsilometes on how a TV weatherman fired by KTNV two years ago found a new job in a familiar town: A shade over two years after he was fired by KTNV Channel 13 for using a racial slur during a weather report, Blair has been rehired by KHSL Channel 12, the CBS affiliate in Chico, Calif.

'He's on a campaign to destroy my life': It is hard to imagine, looking at Jeremy Hunt's wedding photos, just how foul things would get. Poised for the portrait, there's Hunt, honorably discharged Air Force vet. His bride, a beaming brunette. And there, part of the wedding party, stands Steve Hawks, smiling groomsman.

Ron Kantowski on how NCAA tournament could be more interesting if teams were kept in their geographic regions: By Ron Kantowski; But based on the number of teams in this year's NCAA tournament from the spurs and saddle conferences, and another group still shaking sand from its high-tops, perhaps the perceived East Coast bias of the tournament selection committee isn't all it is made out to be by us frontier folk.

FLASHPOINT for Mar 15, 2007: So Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is writing a tell- some book with Esquire Executive Editor Mark Warren. I admit it: I am terribly envious. There are few other people I have known in Nevada politics whose life so richly traverses this protean state. There are so many Reid stories. Example: The time Frankie Sue Del Papa called him about her distaste for fundraising and he hung up on her -no one hangs up on you like Harry Reid - and immediately began looking for a replacement candidate for governor. That's just one. There are so many, and I haven't ...

Coach dismisses rumors of his leaving: UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger says he isn't interested in a seat on the coaching carousel. He bristled when he was linked to a few vacancies a year ago. He knows the rumors will come again after the Rebels' success this season.

College savings plan ads sported Krolicki's image: By J. Patrick Coolican; CARSON CITY - Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki is suspected by senior Democrats in the Legislature of using for his political advantage money that should have gone to a state-run college savings plan.

LOOKING IN ON: GAMING: By Liz Benston; While regulators hope Las Vegas-based casino operators will help flush out corrupt influences in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau, they're not holding their breath.

LOOKING IN ON: MOTORSPORTS: Some leftover notes, quotes and observations from the 10th annual NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:

Editorial: When sleep is dangerous: On Wednesday the FDA announced that it has requested manufacturers of all "sedative-hypnotic" drugs, which include Ambien, Lunesta, Restoril, Seconal and nine other sleeping-pill brands, to strengthen their labels and take other precautionary measures.