Brooks says he is taking a leave of absence from Assembly

By Anjeanette Damon (contact) , David McGrath Schwartz

Published Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 | 12:12 p.m.

Updated Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 | 1:18 p.m.

Embattled Assemblyman Steven Brooks said today he’s taking a three-week leave of absence for an unspecified medical procedure but that he would return. His colleagues met the news, which Brooks announced from the Assembly floor, with a scattering of applause. Brooks' commitment to take time off is being met with some skepticism. Majority Leader William Horne said leadership offered Brooks paperwork to sign granting him a leave of absence just as the floor session began, but he refused. "I'm not surprised by anything at this point," Horne said. Afterwards, Brooks invited a few reporters to his office. But once there, ...

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By unlv702 (Vegas Dlight)

Feb. 7, 2013

1:27 p.m.

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Please, just shut the front door and leave.

Enough is enough. You are doing more harm to your constituents than you are helping them.

Just give it up. Enough! You are acting like a 13 year old kid.

Behave yourself!
By Test_Guy (Dan Connell)

Feb. 7, 2013

3:14 p.m.

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I didn't hear the fat lady sing yet - this story ain't done yet folks.