Are the Republicans worried that if the American people hear an actual debate of what's really being proposed, they might change their minds again and once more support the health care reform? If the bill is truly as bad as the conservatives claim, debate will prove that and they will have an opportunity to amend and change it. By blocking debate, they are saying they don't want the American People to really learn what is being proposed.

After reading the usual mostly selfish arguments (I've got mine, let those without suffer.)I would like to point out a simple fact you all seem to be missing. The increasing weight of health care costs on the economy, means less money for pay raises or fewer companies being able to provide health insurance, so we will all have to spend an ever increasing part of our stagnant paychecks for ever decreasing coverage. Something has to be done or healthcare costs will drag the economy even further down and place even more of us at risk of bankruptcy.

We have the worst schools, worst safety net for children at risk, and a crumbing transportation infrastructure (poorly maintained roads and highways). You get what you pay for. You bemoan the "overpaid" state workers, who are taking forced furloughs and layoffs, while you complain about the increased waiting time at state offices.We also have the fewest state workers per capita of any state, so our state workers are forced to work more overtime increasing their pay. State revenues have not kept pace with population or inflation for twenty years and the legislature has done nothing but cut for all that time. Nevadans get what they pay for. Lowest taxes, lowest and worst services and infrastructure, which will further limit the ability of the state to recover from the recession.

Whether you like Tom Collins or not, this is a bad precedent. If a contractor can go to court and get a deal to silence the votes that kept them from getting a contract, why do we have elected officials.

I think you've done Warren a disservice. A little research would show that Warren has made AYP, exceeded district and state averages on the 5th grade written exams and had among the greatest improvement in math scores over the past two years. While Warren struggled the first year as a result of a significant change in program design, it has equaled or surpassed the other empowerment schools since.

READ THE ARTICLE! She hasn't received anything but the Visa. She's hoping to APPLY for LOANS to further her education. She's not looking for a handout, but to better herself and her standing in the world.

Many states have set up a system where potential motorcyclists can take a Motorcycle Safety Course through CSN as a means of acquiring the endorsement.This is a great start and there are advanced rider courses also available. I've take both and it has helped me be aware of the dangers on the road. They do not prevent stupidity and youthful exuberance.

By the way, did you look at the number of MC deaths in relationship to increased ridership? More Bikes mean more accidents and deaths.

So Houstonjac, the public option is fine for seniors, but not for everyone, because that's what Medicare is.

Nevada will never recover until it finds a way to reinvent itself. Nevada's economy was based on tourism and growth. Growth is a huge "ponzi" scheme that fills the coffers until the first moving truck doesn't arrive on time, then the house of cards falls as we well have seen. This leaves construction workers out of work and begins a spiral as the businesses dependent on them fail.

Likewise, tourism is dependent on people having cash and willingness to spend it on the excesses of Vegas. Needless to say, this isn't happening.

Unfortunately, low taxes alone don't provide the infrastructure for rebuilding an economy that might be a little more recession resistant. We need better roads, schools, and social services to attract high end 21st century businesses to Nevada.

Sgt Rock,

We know whose kool-aid you're drinking and it's self serving and unproductive.