Print edition for November 11, 2007

Musharraf: Elections Should Be on Time: AP; "We should have elections before the 9th of January," President Gen. Pervez Musharraf said at a press conference, refusing to set a timeline for lifting emergency rule.

Editorial: Failure of leadership: The governor has made it clear he wants to cut the state budget to address a projected shortfall in tax revenue, and Reid made an impassioned plea to exempt children's services from cuts.

Editorial: Veterans deserve better: The Associated Press reported last week that a 2005-06 survey by the Pentagon found 23 percent of reservists polled said they could not return to their old jobs - as guaranteed by law - because their employers would not rehire them or because they had been gone so long their jobs had changed.

Hopefuls strive to re-create Kerry's 2004 momentum: By J. Patrick Coolican; Editor's note: Presidential campaigns are now fully engaged in Iowa, preparing for that state's first-in-nation caucus Jan. 3. With Nevada's presidential caucus scheduled for two weeks later, the Sun went to Iowa for a glimpse at what might be in store for voters here.

Jon Ralston outlines a 10-step plan for progress toward finally fixing the state's economy and educational system: By Jon Ralston; Broaden the tax base? Not so hilarious anymore. Cut the budget? No laugh track follows. Maybe business should pay more? All you can do is groan.

Jeff Simpson lists some of the business stories that might have been eclipsed by O.J.: And if the O.J. circus continues, valley residents might find it hard to avoid missing a few other big business stories expected to unfold this week.

DOD: 391 Military Deaths in Afghan Area: AP; Of those, the military reports 262 were killed by hostile action.

Desegregation Rulings Cause Confusion: AP; In Huntsville, Ala., under a similar court order, students can transfer from a school where they're in the racial majority, but not the other way around.

Editorial: EPA wavers on waiver: The lawsuit, filed Thursday, stems from California's 2005 request for the EPA waiver. The federal Clean Air Act specifically allows California to set its own standards for carbon dioxide tailpipe emissions and allows other states to adopt California's standards, which are stricter than federal regulations.

Pressure on candidates to perform: David McGrath Schwartz and Michael J. Mishak; Visit http://blogs.lasvegassun.com/politics

Brookings forum to get down to nitty-gritty: By Michael Mishak; Online: A live Internet stream of the event will be available at Brookings.edu.

A MOMENT CAPTURED: Getting ready for his dream: Tiffany Brown; A MOMENT CAPTURED: Getting ready for his dream

Pakistan Army Courts May Try Civilians: AP; "We should have elections before the 9th of January," President Gen. Pervez Musharraf said at a press conference.

Already focused on 2010, Reid faces two-part test: By Lisa Mascaro; Think back to a year ago, when all eyes were on the midterm congressional elections and the possibility that Democrats might take over both houses of Congress. As those campaigns were under way, Reid was working to secure a 2008 presidential caucus for Nevada. He knew the caucus had the potential to generate excitement that could boost voter turnout and Democratic fortunes in 2008.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: WASHINGTON D.C.: Berkley honors the heroes of another war: WASHINGTON - The halls of the U.S. Capitol are increasingly redolent these days of smoky fireplaces, lit up to warm the offices in the chilly, old building as fall turns to winter.

Letter: Abortion takes a heavy toll on women: 1) She claims women have the right not to be enslaved by their own bodies. Excuse me, but aren't we all "enslaved" by our own physical restrictions and health? Who among us can fly on his own power? Or who can swim underwater for 30 minutes without appropriate equipment?

Letter: Mass protest needed to get nation's attention: To blame the Democrats for not confronting Bush is not realistic. They don't have the votes. However, we can collectively demonstrate our complete frustration and disgust with the way this administration has handled our Constitution and with its total incompetence.

Letter: Choice means making an educated decision: It would be the days of the twisted wire hangers used to "clean" out the uterus. In addition to the fetuses that would be lost, any children the women try to have later might be at risk. The women themselves sometimes would be killed by the methods used to rid them of the pregnancy.

US Military Deaths in Iraq at 3,861: AP; The AP count is four higher than the Defense Department's tally, last updated Friday at 10 a.m. EDT.

Messier Tops List of 5 New Hall Members: AP; He lived it, time and time again. Six to be exact.

Musharraf Reaffirms Election Schedule: AP; "We should have elections before the 9th of January," President Gen. Pervez Musharraf said at a press conference, refusing to set a date for lifting emergency rule. "Certainly the emergency is required to ensure peace in Pakistan, to ensure an environment conducive to elections."

Iowa gives candidates, media just the right stage: By J. Patrick Coolican; Editor's note: Presidential campaigns are now fully engaged in Iowa, preparing for that state's first-in-nation caucus Jan. 3. With Nevada's presidential caucus scheduled for two weeks later, the Sun went to Iowa for a glimpse at what might be in store for voters here.

Jack Sheehan on the dedication of two families working to bring to Las Vegas the resources and support much needed by blind people and their loved ones: - Barbara Kingsolver

US Among Worst in World for Infant Death: AP; In 2004, the most recent year for which statistics are available, roughly seven babies died for every 1,000 live births before reaching their first birthday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. That was down from about 26 in 1960.

WHERE I STAND Brian Greenspun has a new take on Iran Four-letter word can bring peace to Middle East: I have just returned from a fact-finding adventure in that part of our world which, so far, has eluded the greatest efforts of peacemakers and warmakers to end the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.