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Follow the money: 4 things donation reports reveal about legislative campaigns - Las Vegas Sun
“The truth of the matter is, they have to take four out of five Senate seats, and that's very hard to do,” said one Republican lobbyist, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “Companies are looking at this and are saying we better not put all our ...
Murdoch's News Int'l challenges actress over costs - Las Vegas Sun
AP Rupert Murdoch's News International is challenging celebrity phone hacking victim Sienna Miller over her legal bill, a person close to the case said late Wednesday. Miller was one of the first public figures to take the British newspaper company to ...
Obama: Oil supply enough to keep squeeze on Iran - Las Vegas Sun
Still, administration officials said that Obama is ready to slap sanctions on US partners and that his action on Friday was another signal. At issue for Obama was ruling, by Friday, whether oil supplies were sufficient to keep demanding that nations ...
As Mega Millions jackpot soars to $363 million, Las Vegans flock to store near ... - Las Vegas Sun
The line to buy tickets at the location outside of Primm had a wait of about two and a half hours, according to an employee who declined to give his name. “It's a large jackpot and people are excited about playing,” Traverso said.
County hopes public opinion of firefighters improves before tax vote - Las Vegas Sun
Lobbyists in Clark County, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, say differentiating between money for equipment and compensation won't be easy. Voters' anger over firefighters' compensation packages and perceived sense of entitlement will not ...
Iran rejects claims of cleaning up nuclear works - Las Vegas Sun
The diplomats spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the information on the record. The assertions added to tensions surrounding Iran's controversial nuclear program, which the West fears is ...
Girl's death is the fourth traffic-related juvenile fatality for Metro in 6 months - Las Vegas Sun
One man, who asked not to be identified, lives on the street where the accident took place and was alerted to the commotion by his dogs. He said police and fire trucks closed the block for four hours while they investigated. The accident is the first ...
Report of China rail section collapse jolts shares - Las Vegas Sun
The official refused to give his name or title. Officials in the Hubei Province and Qianjiang city information offices were also not available for comment. The Railways Ministry did not immediately respond to inquiries by phone.
'Party house' ordinance: Neighbors tire of a never-ending Spring Break next door - Las Vegas Sun
The Sun talked to the complainant, who did not wish to be identified but said living near the short-term rental has been “hell.” “There have been buses coming up here, they'll rent it to 30, 40 people at a time, we always have to call the police,” the ...
Bankruptcy threat to iPad trademark challenger - Las Vegas Sun
A court official in Shenzhen, who refused to be named, likewise said he could not comment on the liquidation order. Proview's mainstream computer monitor business fell on hard times in 2008 and the company is liquidating assets as it goes through a ...
APNewsBreak: FDA to review inhalable caffeine - Las Vegas Sun
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because that official was not authorized to discuss the matter. Schumer pressed the FDA in December to review AeroShot, saying he fears that it will be used as a club drug so that young people can keep ...
Win, lose, draw: Harry Reid signaling he'll continue as Democratic leader - Las Vegas Sun
“I think he would step aside,” said one long-term Democratic senator, who asked to remain anonymous. “I don't see how he could stay on.” Republicans, for their part, see Reid as a polarizing leader who refuses to allow the Senate to work its will, ...
UN General Assembly schedules on Syria - Las Vegas Sun
The diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity because discussions have been private, said Arab countries on Tuesday rejected amendments to the nonbinding resolution proposed by Russia, which has been one of Syria's strongest backers.
Henderson police chief asked to resign - Las Vegas Sun
“(Calhoun) has known about this (kicking incident) for well over a year,” a source said. Meanwhile, Calhoun, who recently announced he will retire, was also forced out by the City Council, according to sources. Jacob Snow, head of the Regional ...
Vermillion may step aside as embattled head of homeless youth organization - Las Vegas Sun
A source said those groups are WestCare Foundation and HELP of Southern Nevada. Either organization, sources said, could take over Vermillion's nonprofit group, which helps provide temporary housing for homeless youth under age 18.
Source: Adelson family donating another $5 million to pro-Gingrich PAC - Las Vegas Sun
... the wife of Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, will match her husband's $5 million contribution to a political action committee supporting Republican Newt Gingrich's presidential bid, a source close to the couple confirmed today.
Barrick mining company joining Keystone Corporation and its anti-tax stance - Las Vegas Sun
“We're still a moderate industry,” the source said. Indeed, Barrick officials haven't publicly separated themselves from the push for a broad-based tax. Michael Brown, the company's chief corporate lobbyist, penned a newsletter just last week that ...
Pit bulls sold illegally out of constable's home - Las Vegas Sun
One of the men, who wouldn't give his name, said he had to sell the dogs by the weekend so the house, which he said he owned, could be renovated. In fact, Clark County records show the home is owned by Las Vegas Constable John Bonaventura and his ...
Coalition taking initiative to change state's tax structure - Las Vegas Sun
A group, led by the state's largest labor union, is finalizing legal language before circulating the proposed initiative, according to sources close to the process. The initiative, which would change state law, will be based on the “margins tax” ...
Sandoval's shift to pragmatism: Is it enough? - Las Vegas Sun
One business lobbyist, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Sandoval has not yet shown he is equal to the task of turning Nevada around. A conservative political operative complained of Sandoval's cautiousness, and that he did not do enough to ...
Health officials trying to pinpoint source of marathon illnesses - Las Vegas Sun
At least one racer from Las Vegas, who asked not to be identified, said that when she finished her drink, she tossed her emptied paper cup into garbage cans, not knowing if the containers were for water or garbage. “A garbage can is a garbage can, ...
Deprived of seeing Rebels on TV, fans must find ways to cope - Las Vegas Sun
The ratings for the Runnin' Rebels are consistent if not spectacular, said one local TV executive who requested anonymity. “In reality, there are so many people who live here who are from somewhere else and lack an immediate connection to the ...
Consumer advocates: Smart meters could increase electric rates - Las Vegas Sun
A spokeswoman for Nevada Power, who asked not to be identified, denied the rates would be raised. She said a voluntary program would be started in January 2013 in a test to judge the advantages and disadvantages of a time-of-day pricing schedule. ...
Jordan: Syria fires at family fleeing to Jordan - Las Vegas Sun
The official insisted on anonymity because he was not allowed to make press statements. About 500 Syrian refugees and 100 army and police deserters fled to Jordan since the outset of the eight-month uprising.
Ethics Commission party may not have been so ethical - Las Vegas Sun
“The Ethics Commission wields significant power over elected officials,” said one elected official who asked to remain anonymous for fear of being critical of the watchdog group. “It is disconcerting that the ethics head would hold a voluntary event ...