Lisa Mascaro

Blog Post Archive

Ensign to Bush: 'Show some courage': Friday, Dec. 12, 2008; WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John Ensign said President George W. Bush should “show some courage” and refrain from dipping into the $700 billion bank bailout money to rescue the Big Three automakers.
Reid: Big Three bailout compromise close: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008; WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said this evening that negotiators were making progress on a compromise auto bailout bill that he believes could "overwhelmingly pass" the Senate.
Auto bailout stalls: White House gets 'cold shoulder' from Senate GOP: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008; WASHINGTON — In leading his party’s opposition to the $14 billion automotive bailout, Sen. John Ensign was surprised to see his Republican colleagues give White House officials the “cold shoulder” during their internal discussion on the rescue plan.
A little light reading for Ensign: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
Maddux tribute from a high-ranking fan: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008; WASHINGTON — Baseball great Greg Maddux may be reluctant to brag about himself, as the Sun’s Ron Kantowski notes today (“the last time Maddux blew his own horn was to prevent a four-car pileup in the Spaghetti Bowl”), but one high-ranking fan will do the honors.
Ensign 'very skeptical' of auto industry bailout: Monday, Dec. 8, 2008; WASHINGTON — Nevada Sen. John Ensign remains “very skeptical” of plans to rescue the Big Three automakers as negotiations continued this afternoon between Congress and the White House to supply the companies with as much as $15 billion in loans.
Economic troubles are main agenda in Washington, D.C., Carson City: Monday, Dec. 8, 2008; WASHINGTON — Greetings, Early Liners. So much legislating, so little time. Both Washington and Carson City are on a crash-course this week to fix the economic troubles before them.
Director: Yucca nuke dump an 'extreme stretch': Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008; WASHINGTON - The planned 2020 opening of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump is now an "extreme stretch," the outgoing director of the project said today.
Reid: Krolicki’s claims 'absolute fiction': Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the suggestion that he intervened to have Nevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki indicted was “absolute fiction.”
Reid celebrates Britney’s b-day (Seriously?): Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he celebrated his birthday Tuesday by dialing up a certain pop star also born on Dec. 2.
Auto industry bailout (redux), Internet gaming, and economic stimulus in Nevada: Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
Poll: Reid vs. Porter: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008; New poll numbers out today on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s re-election chances, and they’re not so hot.
Reid goes without Schumer in 2010: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008; So what's the difference in how Democrats and Republicans go about recruiting candidates to run for the Senate, I was asking Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid during a quiet moment early on Election Night.
With likely Krolicki indictment, about that Senate race ...: Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
Union organizing, economic badness and a political roundup: Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
Reid to employ his 'softer' side: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008; WASHINGTON — So which Sen. Harry Reid will show up in the new Congress?
Ensign: Porter could challenge Reid: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008; WASHINGTON — Sen. John Ensign said today that his fellow Republican colleague in Nevada, Rep. Jon Porter, remains a viable candidate to challenge Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in 2010 despite having lost his re-election to Congress this month.
Reid on Lieberman: Not time for retribution: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008; WASHINGTON — Ten senators spoke. The debate lasted 1 1/2 hours. The result this morning was an overwhelming vote to allow renegade Sen. Joe Lieberman to keep his standing as a Democratic chairman in the U.S. Senate.
By 'osmosis' Reid chosen to lead: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008; WASHINGTON — In the end, there were no challenges to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. No attempted coup by a certain New York senatorwho had once run for the White House.
Titus goes to Washington: Monday, Nov. 17, 2008; WASHINGTON — Rep.-elect Dina Titus is in town, taking her freshmen class photo this morning on the Capitol steps and attending orientation sessions for newcomers.
Link Detroit bailout to fuel efficiency, groups tell Congress: Friday, Nov. 14, 2008; WASHINGTON — A coalition of energy and environmental groups is insisting that any taxpayer aid for the U.S. automakers comes with green strings attached to make vehicles more energy efficient.
Nuclear industry exec resigns: Friday, Nov. 14, 2008; WASHINGTON — The head of the nuclear industry’s main lobbying arm is stepping down.
Reid to push for smaller stimulus package: Friday, Nov. 14, 2008; WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said this morning he will press forward with a smaller economic stimulus package that includes extended unemployment benefits as well as help for the auto makers when the Senate resumes early next week.
GOP puts target on Harry Reid: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008; It was only a matter of time before one of the often-mentioned Nevada Republicans announced they might try to unseat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Labor group to launch ad backing unions: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Ensign to campaign in Georgia (so long Napa): Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008; Nevada Sen. John Ensign will be campaigning Wednesday in Georgia for Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss in the run-off election that is bringing aides from Barack Obama’s campaign and a visit from Republican Sen. John McCain to the state.
Reid aide to head FAA?: Monday, Nov. 10, 2008
Hunt is on for D.C. accommodations: Monday, Nov. 10, 2008; WASHINGTON — Remember a couple of weeks back I mentioned hotel rooms for the weekend of Jan. 20 were pricey and going fast?
Reid sees the Lieberman glass as half full: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008; WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid makes peace with John McCain, sees the glass half-full on Sen. Joe Lieberman and suggests Republicans for the Obama administration today on CNN’s “Late Edition.”
Reid to discuss Obama's Nevada win on CNN: Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
Reid plays role in Byrd's ouster from Appropriations: Friday, Nov. 7, 2008; A week after it was disclosed that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was trying to ease 90-year-old Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia out of his role as Appropriations Committee chairman, Byrd announced this afternoon he would step aside.
Reid meets with Lieberman: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008; WASHINGTON — No news is not necessarily good news after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid met with renegade Sen. Joe Lieberman this afternoon.
Republicans targeting Reid: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008; WASHINGTON - Republican Sen. John Ensign plans to campaign for Democratic Sen. Harry Reid's opponent in 2010, whomever that may be.
Reid mum on Lieberman's political future: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
Nevada political update: Campaigns make final push: Monday, Nov. 3, 2008; If Arnold were Energy Secretary, would he terminate Yucca Mountain?
Ensign-led GOP committee releases Halloween video: Friday, Oct. 31, 2008
Corruption verdict hurts GOP Senate chances: Monday, Oct. 27, 2008; WASHINGTON — With today’s guilty verdict in Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens’ corruption trial, it’s worth remembering what Sen. John Ensign said about his fellow Republican’s chances for winning re-election.
Derby-Heller race gets CNN mention: Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
Nevada political roundup: Monday, Oct. 27, 2008; Greetings from the chilly capital, where hotel rooms for the inauguration are already fetching sky-high rates. That's Jan. 20, as bumper stickers around here remind.
Is Porter's House seat lost or a toss up?: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
Attack ads arriving to help Porter's re-election bid: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008; WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Jon Porter's tough re-election bid is getting help from outside groups, with two new TV ads attacking his challenger, state Sen. Dina Titus.
Sarah Palin on mining: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008; WASHINGTON — For Nevadans interested in VP Sarah Palin’s views on mining, the state’s No. 2 industry, here's a NYT story on her approach toward the massive Pebble Mine proposed for Alaska’s Bristol Bay.
Ensign making post-election getaway plan: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008; WASHINGTON — As the prospect of a filibuster-proof Senate unfolds under his watch, Republican Sen. John Ensign has already planned his getaway, he told an audience today at the National Press Club.
Swapping tales about swaps: Monday, Oct. 20, 2008; If you have questions about credit default swaps, you’re not alone.
Nevada political update: Election news in a battleground: Monday, Oct. 20, 2008
GOP pulls ads for Porter after rethinking strategy: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008; The House Republican re-election committee has pulled TV ads for Rep. Jon Porter in Nevada’s hotly contested 3rd congressional race, but is still holding television time for the final two weeks of the campaign, a source confirmed this afternoon.
GOP pulls Senate TV ads in Louisiana: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008; WASHINGTON — Can John Ensign’s Republican Senate election committee catch a break?
GOP may tap into line of credit to save seats: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008; Trying to stop a 60-seat Democratic majority in the Senate, the Republican National Committee may be drawing on a $5 million line of credit to backstop Sen. John Ensign’s efforts save Republican seats, Politico reported today.
Nevada political roundup: Market meltdown and weekend highlights: Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Minutes after Reid's speech, bailout gets Senate's OK: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008