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In search of a leader: Governor not someone public can feel confident about in economic crisis; As expected, during his State of the State address Monday, Gov. Jim Gibbons called for a special session of the Nevada Legislature to deal with the budget crisis. That wasn’t particularly newsworthy, given that the governor’s office had been telegraphing for some time that he would convene a special session to close an $881 million deficit in the two-year budget cycle ending in June 2011.

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Help for Las Vegas is help for the nation

Obama can give a big boost to our struggling economy when he visits

The state of our union depends, in large part, on the state of Nevada.
All is not lost in the Senate surprise
Tragedy makes Gibbons look trite

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The speech that Gov. Jim Gibbons ought to be giving

The speech a leader would give Monday night as the State of the State — here’s Jim Gibbons as he should be:
Republican winners and losers in a debate on ‘Face to Face’
Short-term memory loss surely led to Obama’s remarks

Republican National Committeeman Bob List is not backing off his call for Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki to stay put. Krolicki continues to explore a bid for the U.S. Senate but List repeated Monday on “Face to Face” comments he has made previously that it is “too late” for the lieutenant governor to change races. He said Krolicki would be “divisive” if he got in now and went even further, saying he was going to talk to some in the crowded GOP field and urge them to get out of the race. Why do I think one person he won’t be asking to leave is Sue Lowden, whom Danny Tarkanian keeps calling “the establishment candidate”? Just a guess.

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Sense of urgency needed to bolster job creation efforts

By Christina D. Romer

There is no question that the United States faces a severe jobs deficit. We have lost 7.2 million jobs since the recession began more than two years ago, and the unemployment rate is currently 9.7 percent.
Nevada needs solid strategy

By Sam King

The year 2010 is driving home the fact that Nevadans can no longer depend upon, nor operate under, 20th century rules.
High speed rail: Make use of the wait time

By Mark Muro

One week ago marked the true beginning of America’s recommitment to passenger rail service. For Nevada, however, the restart will have to wait.
Bonuses show need for financial reform

By Dina Titus

This past week, Wall Street banks announced billions in “bonuses” for some of the same “valued” employees who put our nation’s financial system on the brink of disaster and are responsible for much of the economic turmoil throughout Southern Nevada and the United States. Bank of America approved $4 billion in bonuses, while AIG plans to pay out $100 million to employees in its financial products division, the same unit whose risky bets put the company on the verge of collapse.
Gorman’s Belen is an inspiration for all on signing day

By Ray Brewer

If Victor Belen can do it, so can you. The Bishop Gorman High senior running back will sign a national letter of intent today to play college football at Samford University in Alabama. It’s an accomplishment that seemed highly unlikely at this time last year.

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Successful ad campaign has flip side: Regarding the whining and hand-wringing over President Barack Obama’s latest Las Vegas comment — “you don’t blow a bunch of cash on Vegas when you’re trying to save for college” — I give a lot of the credit to the brilliant marketing campaign designed by our Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.; Continues…; Joel Rector, North Las Vegas
Obama’s words no help for industries treading wate: When the leader of the greatest free nation on Earth speaks and makes recommendations, people listen and people follow. After all, what kind of leader are you if you cannot inspire people to follow?; Continues…; Anthony J. Berkley, Henderson
State lottery could be just what Nevada needs: As a longtime resident of Las Vegas, I have a suggestion that may help our state’s financial situation in two words: state lottery.; Continues…; Judy Evans, Las Vegas
Monorail surely needs a connection to McCarran: Regarding a Jan. 29 article in the Las Vegas Sun, headlined “Las Vegas Monorail has few profitable options”:; Continues…; Robert L. Candiotti, Las Vegas