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Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 | 6:38 a.m.
Sun Coverage
CARSON CITY – The unemployment rate in the Las Vegas area in September climbed to 15 percent, setting a record.
There were an estimated 145,400 jobless in Southern Nevada -- about 3,000 more than in August, when the rate was 14.7 percent.
The state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation said Nevada’s jobless rate held steady in September at 14.4 percent, marking the first time since January that the rate didn't increase. It was only the second time the state rate hadn't risen since the recession started, but it still exceeded the national jobless rate of 9.6 percent and California at 12.4 percent.
Bill Anderson, chief economist for the department, said “In recent months, growth in unemployment has begun to subside, suggesting some stabilization.”
But the employment picture in Las Vegas hasn't improved. The number of workers in construction dropped to 46,300, a decline of 900 from August. Manufacturing held steady with 19,700 employed.
Employment at hotel-casinos and gaming dropped 100 workers in Las Vegas to 153,400 in September compared to August.
Government employment in the Las Vegas area grew from 90,000 in August to 95,400 in September. Much of that was attributed to the return of teachers to the classroom.
Professional and business services employment in Las Vegas inched up to 99,700, a gain of 700 workers from August.
The department reported the Reno-Sparks area registered a 13.6 percent jobless rate, up from 13.3 percent in August. Carson City’s unemployment increased from 13.1 percent in August to 13.4 percent in September. And the Elko rate grew from 7.7 percent in August to 7.9 percent in September.
Anderson said, “The slowing rate of increase suggests the labor market may finally be bottoming out, though September’s nonfarm employment levels seem to suggest otherwise.”
He said, “A number of economic indicators important to Nevada’s fortunes have been showing signs of life” in recent months. “Visitation to Las Vegas has increased nearly every month in the last year,” Anderson said.
He added that in recent months, both taxable sales and gaming win recorded large over-the year gains.
Anyone voting for Harry after this news must not be thinking straight. He's the one that "saved the world".
It is a much higher than 15%. The formula used to determine this percentage figure is flawed. (Google) it. (Unemployment Rates)
Chunky says:
Not exactly great news to wake up to this morning but if there's a brighter side hopefully we're at or near the worst of it and will eventually see some improvement.
However, anyone who thinks there's a quick fix to this and/or that the politicians have any control over it should think again. The best they can do is continue to blame each other and try to peddle some sort of pie-in-the-sky feel-good fix
This is a deep and long economic cycle and the only thing to cure it will be time and lots of it.
That's what Chunky thinks!
numbers can't get much worse. at this rate we're lookin at 20-25% unemployment by next year, very disturbing
Who gives a rats tail what some goofball who calls themselves "Chunky", supposedly thinks?
Let's add Harry Reid and Barrack Obama to the list of unemployed.
The unemployment rate in the Las Vegas area in September climbed to 15 percent
What perfect timing!!
Dear Mr. President - WELCOME TO LAS VEGAS!!
KeolaGOP - You said exactly what I was thinking. Of course, this excuse will be:
"If you vote for Sharron Angle, you will see a much higher unemployment number. Give Reid six more years to fix it"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPka9Cs8Y...
People who pay attention know that the entire economic meltdown was primarily caused by lack of oversight and regulation in the financial and mortgage arenas. Sharron Angle and her band of loons fancy less regulation. Let the "free markets work" they say, get government out of the way. We tried that and greedy people put us in this hole!
Most economists agree, had it not been for the stimulous funds, we'd have sunk into a depression and things would've been far worse. I know, I know... Obama said unemployment wouldn't go above 8% nationally. He was wrong... like many, he underestimated the depth of the pit the Republicans put us in!
Reports verify the almost all of the funds the government put into the financial institutions have been paid back WITH interest, except that which came from the Bush administration, because they didn't put a payback clause into their agreements. The rescue of the GM and Crysler hasn't turned out too bad either. Sharron Angle and her side would've let those people rot! BTW, the great Ronald Regan rescued Crysler once before in the 80's remember?
So because of this, the rest of the country doesn't have the excess funds to come gamble in Nevada and our unemployment has hit the roof and you want to hold Harry Reid personally responsible cause it's convenient? Sorry, doesn't fly with me!
I do blame the whole lot of elected officials and their extreme supporters on either for getting relatively little done. The Republicans won't participate in anything and have used saying "NO" to their political advantage and to our detriment. The Dems have been total cowards and afraid to do what we elected them to do and seemingly run from every fight.
Whose worse? As long as Republicans hunker in the bunker and say NO to everything and only tell me what they're against and not what they're for... they lose on my ballot! I'm a former long time Republican supporter and county office-holder under the Republican banner, but no more... it's become the party of exclusion, run by mean old white people for their own benefit. Grow-up... join the rest of the world in discussing solutions, we don't have much time to left to wait!
The spiral downward continues and I'm afraid it's going to get worse.
We haven't seen a real decline in the unemployment rate since about December 2005.
http://prgibbons.blogspot.com/2010/10/ne...
this is the type of information that needs to be published over and over. Excellent job to the LV sun. It's imperative that word gets out especially now to voter. I'm not saying it's entirely harry reids fault, but this is occuring on his shift, he needs to take some responsibilty in this matter big time. This is what turns me off so much with Angle & reid, all this mudsling and for what? I've mentioned this before, harry had his oppertunity, time for him to exit, i rather try my chances with a new person than continue with this loser, don't care if he's majority leader or not. he's severly flawed..
Hmm Maybe it IS time to diversify the economy here. Gaming and building houses for the buffet personnel isn't all there is to an economy. High tech? no we would have to spend money to improve our schools; solar energy: no we are going to elect Angle to send a "message" and stop all federal investments so that China can get all the business; distribution centers? nah, we would have to invest in paved roads instead of desert tracks; tourism: nope we are closing all our parks to save money. The only idea forwarded is to open Yucca Mountain and get $10 million a year and irradiate Las Vegas and destroy everything left. Boy are we smart!!!!
Obama adminstration said that unemployment would be at 8% or lower at this point in time if the "stimulus" bill was passed.
I guess they are just a little off.
Would that because of incompetence or just plain lying?
Yup, good ole Republicans! Greed-Smash the economy. Then hang around for two years stopping the Democrats from trying to fix it. Then blame the peoples' agony on the Democrats because they couldn't save the country within the time frame of your average prime time sit-com.
Maybe this country needs to bottom out. It's so addicted to stupid it needs to find itself #50 in the world on everything. Imagine, seeing pictures of foreigners dominating the overlooks at the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls, and Yellowstone Park. All foreigners, because Americans can't even afford a bus ticket.
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE made a deal with big business and the republicans to lay off workers in order to hurt obama..what they have done is hurt American families..THIS IS MAKES ME SICK TO MY STOMACH...SHAME ON THEM!
Passing Harry's climate bill would have made the numbers even worse.
Vote Tea Party.
They believe government should get out of the way. If you are unemployed, you are on your own. Don't look to the government for assistance, don't look to the government for job creation, don't look to the government for anything.
Sounds exactly like what the country needs to move forward.
Harry Reid has saved the World from a world wide depression, but he forgot about the folks back home.
Harry Reid and his sidekick Barak Obama will tell us how good having 15% unemployment is.
Anyone with a brain knows how bad things are. They also realize that despite all the rhetoric from the right this mess is going to take a long time to clean up. Any other thoughts would be denying reality.
We actually have made slow but steady progress and it would be destructive to now change direction in an attempt to instantly turn things around . ITS JUST NOT GOING TO HAPPEN>
-Sharron Angle has never repeat never accomplished anything positive for Nevada and in fact would be destructive to our economy.
Tell your republicans friends STOP shipping our jobs overseas for their owm personal greed..WE ALL SUFFER.does not matter who you are..so you idiots out there that think the republicans have your back..THEY DON'T!!
This is really bad news. But the even worse news is, because of the revelation of this unemployment rate, it is like a dog whistle that just gets all the neo-conservative ultra-right wingnut jobs all spun up to turn it into some political landscape that slams every Democrat on the planet.
Really dumb.
That view overlooks the fact that Nevada is a one horse town. We got gambling. We got tourism. And the casino owners want that to continue. As evidenced by building more and more casinos. And then when they get built, they get mad they have to charge less for hotel rates; overlooking the fact there are way more hotel rooms than tourists. Face it. We got no diversification at all.
And diversification don't mean building more payday loan joints, McDonald's, Burger King and WalMarts. We need other businesses here.
And it definitely don't mean accepting something that southern Nevada will regret later (Yucca Mountain Project). To accept Yucca here is much the same as selling your soul to the devil.
People need to face the simple fact that when the rest of the U.S. is hurting, WE'RE hurting even worse. Those days of extra money and going on vacation to blow money in Las Vegas are over with. People can't afford to come here no more. The Las Vegas Convention Visitors Authority can make up new slogans from now to eternity, but it just overlooks the facts that the U.S. ain't like it used to be.
When Las Vegas wakes up and realizes we gotta get innovative and think outside of the mold, and not point fingers all over the place, and do more action...then maybe we can get things done.
And, in the political climate, I see Democrats understand this. Republicans don't. They just want power. And they want to go back to the same crappy ideas. But we can't afford to.
And I will tell you truthfully, I see nothing on the Republican side offering solutions other than to continually point fingers at Democrats and blame them for things they set in motion that got us into this economic mess. And in their search for power, they throw monkey wrenches in gears for any hopes of recovery.
Fifteen percent is not the end of it. It's gonna get worse. Hunker down, Nevada.
You ask me, the only hope we got is to continue with President Obama's policies. Because Republicans offer nothing.
Reid and Obama say these Nevada unemployment numbers aren't high enough. We nee to get that Cap & Trade bill passed so we can really kick these numbers up. Now we can finish destroying the economy and the country.
Oh boy this town is in deep doodie...lol
Unemployment may be high..Tell us what the republican are going to do about it ..nothing...The pledge for america is no differnt than the contract for America..When the Democrats win on Nov.2nd..the narrative will be that although things may not very good right now in the country the republican have no plans how to fix it and saying NO IS NOT A PLAN.
BOO YAH!
Chuckles just proved my point.
It amazes me this continual policy by the righties to take the entire eight years of President Bush and shove it in President Obama's lap.
And the only thing he is guilty of is trying to fix the U.S.
It's much like trying to fix leaky pipes with duct tape, but I am very happy to see the Democrats concentrate on doing their best to repair a totally busted economy. And do it right. Not just put bandages all over the damn place. President Obama and his administration all hold their heads up proud, accepting the problems they face and continue on, even with all the opposition. I admire resolve, the acceptance of responsibility and not running from it.
People need to face the fact that we need to work with the government. And not slam it. Especially here in Nevada. Because if the rest of the country gets fixed, Nevada will get fixed. Plain and simple.
Harry has gotten rich while Nevada becomes unemployed
Do you actually believe the bad economy is Obama's fault? Have ya forgetten the failures, or the viciousness, of the Bush years? The party acknowledged as much when it sought an alias. The Tea Party is a Republican shell company; it's always been obvious. Rove types created it after destroying the Republican Party's credibility.
From the Wash Post:
But the angry have been deceived and exploited by posers who belong to the same class of "elites" and "insiders" that the Tea Party movement supposedly deplores. Americans who want to stick it to the man are instead sending money to the man.... [listing the wealthy individuals heading up the party]
The Republicans have, e.g., voted against legislation designed to prevent child abuse on the grounds that it wasn't business friendly (Wisconsin), sought to insert a supposedly 'lost clause' into the constitution trying to remove President Obama for accepting the Nobel Peace Prize (Iowa), asked to repeal federal income tax and allow citizens to interpret the constitution with the same authority as the Supreme Court (Montana), opposes hate crime legislation, (Wyoming, x-ref the Matthew Perry torture and murder) and created the Tea Party, the Republican Party's latest alias, which favors, among other things, a state's decision to ignore federal law when it disagrees with the federal government's exercise of power, shades of the Civil War. Exceedingly poor judgment by the Republicans, all in all, ya have to wonder what they'd do if they came to power again, obviously haven't developed any sophistication or thoughtfulness since Bush, may have even taken another step backward, hard as it is to believe.
I heard air Air force One turned around when they found out the rate increased.
Unemployment may help Harry Reid because sharon angle want everying including peoples safety nets cut and thinks people should not get government umemployment checks and that includes you silly republican teanuts that have no jobs right now..SO who's really looking out for you.she has no plan on how to help Nevadans.. zero..nada..nothing for helping Nevada and saying man up harry makes her sound and look RIDICULOUS.
Nevada is the poster child for an "if you build it they will come" economy ....until they quit coming. A state economy dependent on tourisn, ganbling and construction does not survive without the "kindness of strangers." When the music stopped we were left standing. Nevada will be at the end of the line for economic recovery because we are almost completely dependent on economic conditions in other states and countries ... something we cannot control. In the meantime we got NOTHING, NOTHING that people absolutely, positively have to have.
How much of the increase in unemployment is due to the increase in layoffs of government workers? Smaller government = fewer government employees = higher unemployment rates.
Don't forget to call Harry Reid and thank him! He lives in the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington D.C. being pampered on our dime while ordinary Nevadans are struggiling. Ever wonder why he just doesn't get it?
"Today is a big day in America. Only, only 36,000 people lost their jobs today, which is really good".
No wonder Harry was able to save the World...
I'm no Sharon Angle supporter but Harrys ads are just brutal. He acts like he is some kind of savior but the reality is that this entire depression has occurred while he is in office. All incumbents should probably be voted out. They all missed the signs that the "prosperity" that boomed thru Las Vegas 4-5 years ago was nothing more than a scam. Untold thousands approved for loans they could not afford. Unscrupulous realtors, bankers, mortgage companies, developers...and on and on.
I'm all for free market, but in a sense free market has brought us to our knees in the old days free market worked because there was a sense of honesty, integrity and greed did not rule our lives. All that changed. Honesty disappeared, integrity disappeared and too many people wanted to emulate Gordon Gekko without a care as to how they get there.
Yup, Reid is doing wonders for our state. Get this GIRLY MAN out! Bad Reid... Bad Senator... http://aBadReid.com
I'm trying to ignore the idiots blaming one of the political parties. I realize the elections are coming up, but please, SHUT the F*** UP already! If you subscribe to either party's ideology, you're a mindless sheep and you're just regurgitating your party's talking points. Try, just for a little bit, to include just a little sincerity and thought to your posts.
The unemployment rate is, of course, horrible. BUT...as small/insignificant as it is, I think there are some positive trends. Gaming and construction are hardest hit, but professional services and manufacturing are either flat or up a bit, so outperforming the rest of the sectors. It's small, but I'm hoping there's a movement towards balancing out the economy and the distribution of jobs. Not a huge fan of government growth, but if the majority are teachers, then I'm more than fine with it.
Just trying to find something positive in the results, even though they're overwhelmingly bad.
Very true, BobbyG.
And to take your analogy even further, if Sharron Angle gets elected, it will speed up Las Vegas turning into the next Anasazi ruin. Or even the Las Vegas Boulevard as depicted in that science fiction/horror movie "Resident Evil 3-Extinction."
But, like I said before, you bring up Republican Party idiocy, that dog whistle just sounds and gets the ultra righties ears perked and all spun up to turn it into spouting an anti-Reid/Pelosi/Obama hyper-ballistic meltdown rants emitting from their pieholes.
It gets so ridiculous that if there is any hint President Obama tells people he likes oxygen and encourages everyone to use it, the ultra-righties will scream in rage and, in a sign of solidarity, they will all form en masse and refuse to breathe anymore!
Remember when one could go to Las Vegas to forget the problems back home? Now Las Vegas is a reminder of the problems back home.
Reasons not to vote for Harry Reid...
73.9% of the homeowners in Vegas owe more on their homes than what their homes are worth.
Highest unemployment in the nation..
Highest bankruptcy and foreclosures.
Harry Reid wants to be re-elected for doing nothing...
My daughter is currently working two jobs and is waiting for a call back from two others. People have to be willing to work hard for their money. But why get a job when I can just live off the system?
While Harry touts his 'fixed income', since becoming Majority Leader in 2006, America has reached no less than two milestones: Record amount of citizens living in poverty & record amount of citizens qualifying for food stamps.
TonyCrazo is wrong again...
The severe economic crisis of Nevada is due to the meddling of the Federal Government in real estate, taxes, health care and the lack of confidence in the Federal Government by the business and private sectors of this country.
Hasn't the people of Nevada heard that ol Harry "has saved the world from a TOTAL ECONOMIC COLLASPE". Thank-you Harry. Now Pray Tell why is Nevadas Jobless rate at 15%? HUM.
Guess who???
"...you know, but for me we'd be in a worldwide depression."
It is only going to get worse before it gets better. I just hope that it will be not much more worse.
People moved to Las Vegas chasing a dollar ... Guess it's time for some to move on.
And guys, isn't "the next Anasazi ruin" schtick getting a little old? I haven't been logging in for a long time, for this reason. People have predicting the end of Vegas for a hundred years, guys. All your hand-wringing predictions are tiresome and terribly pedestrian.
you are probably correct, time to move on. About 15% need to leave, then we will be fine. Did anyone REALLY figure how bad this actually is? The working population in las vegas has gone DOWN (ie. people left the las vegas workforce) and unemployment STILL went up.
Big problem, no easy fix. Fewer taxpayers to support overstaffed and overpaid government workers. Big problem.
Will Harry Reid take credit for Las Vegas's 15 percent unemployment?
Harry took credit for saving the World from a global depression.
Harry took credit for winning the war in Iraq.
Harry took credit for fixing the housing meltdown.
Harry took credit for passing ObamaCare.
Harry took credit for helping Hispanics.
AND...
Harry took credit for fixing the Southern Border...
Assuming the Republicans win big time, as you all predict, I'm simply curious as to exactly how much time you plan to give them to bring the magic jobs you scream for. Will they get a year? 6 months? What's your toleration time line?
You talking to me?
One term and then OUT, if they can't produce or listen to their constituents...
Inheritance is not an excuse for making a bad economic situation far worse than it should have been...Thank you Harry Reid and Barack Hussein Obama, our Kenyan president.
We still get 37+million people a year visiting.
Those employment figures are mainly from blue collar construction. Look at all the huge projects that ended or were put on hold around town.
It's not rocket science folks.
Don't get all paranoid. If you are crazy, you probably think the world is coming to an end in 2012, so make sure you spend all your money at the casinos in 2011.
The Hairy Barry priority political agenda..
Openly gays get to ogle the troops Sgt Rock to re-enlist!
carbon credits or cash for 3rd world countries Ms Chaffer to immigrate to The Ivory Coast!
Illegal aliens get grandfathered in Colon in LV finally gets his citizenship!
I guess it ain't all bad!
I hate to cast a ray of sunshine in this gathering of gloom, but I had to use Terminal B at McCarran yesterday. I was surprised at the hustle and bustle there. What was more surprising was the balance between inbound and outbound traffic. It was Thursday and I think the net balance was in -- at least in the hour I was there.
As far as the "Barstow II" scenario goes. Please remember that Barstow sits at the junction of two railroads, two main interstate highways and a state highway that links the interstates to Central and Northern California, and near the developing Southern California Logistics Airport. Las Vegas without gaming would have none of the basic economic advantages of Barstow I.
We felt we didn't need these things. We were Fabulous Las Vegas. Build it and they will come. Etc., Etc. Well, they seem to be coming again. We can forget the hard times, go back to do nothing to diversify, and keep all our eggs in one basket, or we can build ourselves connections to the rail and highway grids, push McCarran and build Ivanapah with a view towards lower cost, convenient, and low-tax air logistics centers, so that we are superior to Barstow.
The construction boom in Las Vegas has evaporated. The casino business is NOT recession proof as many experts said it was. People no longer have those 100k equity lines to play $25 blackjack.
Las Vegas is not going to rebound unless they get other businesses beside casinos to locate here. That will not happen until these businesses know they can hire quality people here. When the dropout rate is in excess if 50%, no right minded company with decent paying jobs will come here. They want an educated population. Las Vegas is going in the opposite direction.
Someone better get a handle on the education system in Las Vegas and get these kids to finish school, go to college or learn a trade.
I'm not relocating my advertising company here if I can't hire bright, educated motivated people.
It's going to be the root of the problem going forward. To entice corporations that offer better paying jobs...they want to see education work. Las Vegas education system is based on people working in the casino. Low paying, no high school or college needed to clean rooms, sweep floors or reload candy machines.
The community better start to address the education problem first.
I hope all you libs go out and vote Harry and Dina back in and maybe by election, the unemployment rate will go to 16%.
Jack Uhern is right. The rate does not reflect those unemployed who stopped collecting benefits. It is estimated our rate could be about 19.5%.
Keep doing what your doing Harry.
Where I work I see vendors all day long - the sad part is most, and I do mean MOST, are NOT white or black ENGLISH speaking Americans - MOST (being very close indeed to ALL) are Hispanics who can barely speak a word of English - and this goes beyond the 'normal' gardner and/or pool cleaner. So why is all these non-english speaking Hispanics seem to be able to find jobs with the likes of Direct TV, Cox Cable, phone company, trash company, A/C repair, furniture delivery (truck drivers)... why is that?
Thanks W, Cheney, Porter, Ensign, Gibbons and the rest of you rich Republicants that stripped the Nation of its wealth, gutted the middle class, and left us with the Bush Depression and endless wars.
We need you back in Washington - NOT!
Mission Accomplished my A$$.
You are welcome, skerlahdee. But you are blaming the wrong group of people for this country's ills at the present time.
It's time to quit blaming other people for the mistakes of the Obama Administration.
Instead of fixing the economy, Obama and the Democrats have squandered all their time in passing the unpopular financial fiasco of a health care bill.
No wonder, the voters of this country are going to vote out of office all of these politicians who have turned their backs on their constituents in order to pursue their political agenda...
It seems to me that Obama made a statement after his election on February 2, 2009 saying stop wasting your money in Vegas and companies shouldn't spend their money in Las Vegas having business meetings and young people shouldn't come to Vegas. Instead they should use the money for college. Just in case you don't believe me here is a link.
http://hotair.com/archives/2010/02/02/st...
Obama started the ball rolling with bad times hitting us here and unfortunately the rest of you folks have short memories. Look it up. I remember Obama coming here to apologize. How quickly you folks forget. Maybe it's because you want to blame it on someone else?
Harry Reid said during the debate "it's his job to create jobs". Well it looks like he failed to do his job with unemployment now 15%. If you and I fail to do our job our bosses fire us!! Try goofing off at work and see what happens.
You folks who want to put Reid back into the Senate seat make no sense.
The definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over and over again hoping for a different result.
Problem is it doesn't work that way.
It's time to save our state and do something different. I'm voting for Angle. If she doesn't do her job I'll fire her as well.
Larry V., if W was so great for our Nation, he'd be on the campaign trail. Instead he's hiding. The Republicants are trying to do it this year with money, money, and more money.
The country is on the right track by putting the Dems in power in 2006, 2008 and 2010. Yes, Larry V., 2010.
Sign up for suicide watch now, Larry V. They're going to be real busy after Novemebr 2nd, when all the Republicants/TeaBaggers realize they wasted their money on the likes of Crazy Angle.
But as therapy, I would point out to you that your "Obama, Reid, Pelosi" mantra will be intact for at least another two years, so you won't have to strain your pea-brain to come up with something new.
APPROVAL RATING HITS NEW LOW OF 44.7%
A Gallup Poll report released today shows President Obama's approval rating at a new low, 44.7 percent.
The poll also found that 50 percent of Americans view Obama unfavorably, his lowest favorability rating since he took office, according to the poll.
What amazes me is that it seems like all the ills of Nevada are placed firmly on the shoulders of Senator Reid. And the only thing he is guilty of is trying to do his best to represent Nevada and fix things.
But where is that useless Senator Ensign?
Oh. Wait. I forgot. He spends more money and time fighting Senate Ethics Committee investigations, mixed with an FBI investigation for felony corruption charges. In the past quarter, he spent a total of $550,000.00 on attorney fees. So, I guess it's understood. His focus is on himself. Not on the people of Nevada.
And where is the State Government?
Oh. Wait. I forgot. That useless Governor Gibbons is more worried about accosting female casino employees in casino parking garages. And hiding girlfriends away from the prying eyes and cameras of the press in bathrooms at the Reno Airport. He can't be bothered with this stuff. Anyways, he's a lame duck. The very first Nevada Governor, as an incumbent, that was voted out and rejected to serve another term. Basically, other Republicans SLAPPED him out of office. Because he was totally and utterly useless.
And we all know Senator Reid's opponent's excuse. It's not her job to worry about anything to do with Nevada issues, the voters, and other stuff. She's already on record she don't care. Jobs are not her concern. And judging from her State Government record, is she is unable to talk an issue to death and filibuster, then she is noted for her technique of kicking the can down the road for someone else to pick up and do something with. She don't solve problems. She either creates them or makes an existing problem worse.
So, I guess we need to vote in Senator Reid.
Because it's apparent that he's the only hope we got. He's pretty much the only one that gives a damn.
My vote goes for Senator Reid.
ColinFromLasVegas- Republicans and independents are waiting for the last few days to vote, hold on to your socks, your beloved Sinister Reid is history... He's really losing it; did he say that he saved the world from a depression? Reid and Obama said that they were going to keep unemployment below 8 percent, they said that they were going to get an immigration bill into law with in Obama's first year in office, No politician should ever say what they are going to do unless they know that it can be done. I use to be a democrat, but not anymore.
I blame Harry Reid- Vote for Sharron Angle. It's just a matter of time before American Citizens make a change in the way employers do business, the government will be forced to enforce the immigration laws, and that will be with a Republican Senate, and Congress, President will look pretty bad to attempt to block real immigration policies, that will be brought forth by Independent, and Republican law makers. I am sick of hearing President Obama talk about Change, and the Country is going to the toilet.
Perfect. 15% unemployment hits the news stands as Air Force One touches down. What a match!
Now, if that's not two peas in a pod I don't know what is.
After searching and applying to positions for 9 months - and watching the unemployment rate climb - I left Vegas 4 months ago for a job here in Phoenix. If your unemployment insurance is about to run out and there's no hope in sight, I'd suggest to consider, no - plan on - leaving.
Things take time to improve. It is not going to happen overnight. The people of Nevada have to elect officials that will actually help the State. And I hate to say this to the "Blue Kool Aid" folks who think Sharron Angle is their savior - she is NOT going to help but put the State back. What is HER plan for bringing jobs to Nevada? What is HER plan to help the economy that doesn't rely on tourism? What I have read - she has NO PLAN for anything? If she is elected, the State will only get worse. Reid is no savior either but you have someone who CAN do something if the powers that be get their sh&t together to help the State. Unfortunately, unless the economy gets diversified, the State will always be a second class entity with high unemployment.
The country has changed. People are actually saving money instead of spending it foolishly. And yes, a weekend in Vegas is "spending foolishly". And it has nothing to do with what Obama has said (get over that already!). Those who were unemployed for a long time and finally have gotten jobs - no way are they going to squander money going to Vegas. They are not squandering money foolishly; retail sales have gone up because people were "saving money" to buy things. Finally, after two years, the retail stores in the area I live are hiring holiday help!
It's going to take a loooooong time for the country to get back and people feel safe spending money. Unfortunately, Vegas will still be in trouble for years to come - unless things change. Air fares are going up which will hurt Vegas more. Who is going to spend $500-600 for a round trip ticket to Vegas???? For the cost of a tank of gas, people will stick close to home to gamble. Allegiant Air started flying out of the local airport here with introductory rates of $95 one way. The initial flights were booked solid but how long are those fares going to be around? They ARE introductory. Unless the Nevada officials wake up - Las Vegas and the State have a long road to travel to get back.
Congratulations, AmericanFrog. Good Luck.
Reid & Reid and Sons will be set up in the old mop room at the MGM which will, as of 03 November 2010, be called the Kool-Aid room. They will be helping Liberals fill out their Last Will and Testament
Greedy needs more greed. And every increase to handle this merry-go-round is like growing pains after every year. All of us who are handling/ working with unemployment offices know the undisturbed truth of workforce fighting off substantial balance, the labor market runs out of balance all the time.
Isn't it the liberals who should be telling us we need every one of us to join workforce, or who is it.
Imagine that... No posts from teamster !! roflmao !!
Harry Reid has one more thing to put on his resume...
RECORD 15 PERCENT JOBLESS RATE IN LAS VEGAS!!!
Jose must be a Conservative because he is concerned about a balanced budget and knows that if you over extend, you could have financial problems.
If Harry Reid happens to win, maybe Jose could become his financial advisory.
And who knows... Someday Jose just might become Obama's Budget Czar...
This is what happens when greedy republicans
send all of our jobs to COMMUNIST CHINA.
NO MORE JOBS.
GREEDY REPUBLICANS CAUSED THIS MESS.
Jobless rate hits record 15 percent in Las Vegas...
If Harry Reid and the Obama administration would have paid attention to the economy instead of spending two years trying to revamp our health care system, unemployment in Las Vegas might be 15% today...
The new health care law wasn't supposed to undercut employer plans that have provided most people in the U.S. with coverage for generations.
But last week a leading manufacturer told workers their costs will jump partly because of the law. Also, a Democratic governor laid out a scheme for employers to get out of health care by shifting workers into taxpayer-subsidized insurance markets that open in 2014.
While it's too early to proclaim the demise of job-based coverage, corporate number crunchers are looking at options that could lead to major changes.
"The economics of dropping existing coverage is about to become very attractive to many employers, both public and private," said Gov. Phil Bredesen, D-Tenn.
THANKS HARRY, GREAT WORK