State candidate finance reports show competitive election season (Nevada Appeal* article)

Nevada campaign finance report deadline hits (Associated Press article)

GOVERNOR'S RACE: Poll says Gibbons still leads: Parking garage scandal has made campaign closer (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Surveillance tapes will be released: Judge makes the right call in political case (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

Tapes worth little without proof of their authenticity -- Metro Halloween surprises: Not finished reviewing tapes; release of a fourth 911 call (Las Vegas Sun article)

One degree of separation among players around surveillance tapes (Las Vegas Sun article)

911 call from sister of Mazzeo surfaces (Las Vegas Sun article)

Democrats' TV ad capitalizes on allegations against Gibbons (Las Vegas Sun article)

Scandal rocks Nevada race for governor (Associated Press article)

Accused candidate for governor wins release of surveillance video (Associated Press article)

BILL ROBERTS: Can we trust Jim Gibbons? (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Straight answers hard to find in bitter race -- Each side accuses the other of misstatements (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Krolicki's lead on Unger still comfortable: New poll gives Republican candidate for lieutenant governor 16-point advantage (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

STATE SUPREME COURT: Justice trails challenger in poll -- Becker was leading Saitta a month ago (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Willis has largest local election war chest: Financial disclosure statements filed by candidates Tuesday (Nevada Appeal* article)

This is not the election to stay home (Nevada Appeal* editorial)

Making informed election decisions (Andrew Whyman column, North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)

Nevada's rural voters hold key to election (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Fernley sample ballots list incorrect polling locations (Fernley Leader-Courier article)

Dayton sample ballots have incorrect polling location (Fernley Leader-Courier article)

Derby most likely to effect change (Lahontan Valley News* editorial)

Bush tickets to be handed out at airport (Elko Free Press article)

Bush not first president to visit Elko (Elko Free Press article)

"Shame generally takes a holiday during election campaigns."

Jon Ralston on this election season's Top 10 performances (Las Vegas Sun column)

JOHN L. SMITH: Ghosts and goblins have nothing on this year's political boogeymen (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

City eyes properties near river and on west side (Nevada Appeal* article)

City going after parents for graffiti: Council looks at ordinance requiring community service (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Parkway could get commission nod (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

More bleeding at UMC (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

A teacher's view of the school bond question (Lori Smith Schaefer column, Nevada Appeal*)

Interior chief cites progress on water deal with Mexico: Kempthorne makes first official visit to Southern Nevada (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Nevada Health Matters

A phone call in time ...: Gov. Kenny Guinn should intercede in impasse that affects thousands of hospital patients (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

DOE adds Yucca meeting in Reno: Hearings, comment time fall short of requests (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Just say no ... for adults? Federal government to promote campaign that tells unmarried adults to abstain from sex (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

GAO Questions IRS Collection Plan (Associated Press article)

How do you close a casino? Everything must go when the Stardust cashes out (Las Vegas Sun article)

Jeff Simpson shares some final Stardust thoughts with Bill Boyd (Las Vegas Sun column)

Careers of Stardust: Three women share memories of work at the famous casino (Las Vegas Sun article)

Stardust memories: Las Vegas bids farewell to an old friend to make room for a new one (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

Our future is in our past (Gardnerville Record-Courier* editorial)

One dead, 31 injured in residential hotel fire (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Authorities probe Reno hotel fire that killed one, injured 31 (Associated Press article)

City of Reno Register of Historic Places (via Reno and Its Discontents website)

Report looks at Gibbons ties with Reno software entrepreneur (Associated Press article)

eTreppid Technologies LLC

Gibbons Votes to Support Military Funding: Bill Funds War on Terrorism, Military Personnel (Rep. Gibbons Press Release, June 22, 2004)

Carter comes out swinging in final days before election (Elko Free Press article)

Ensign makes last-minute campaign stop in Pahrump (Pahrump Valley Times article)

Bush to speak at airport (Elko Free Press article)

Veterans, others have questions for Bush on war (Elko Free Press article)

Taxation Revenue Statistics - July 2006 (Gov. Guinn Press Release)

Nevada merchants report nearly $4.2 billion in August sales (Associated Press article)

 CAHI offers trade: sweat for down payment on new home (Pahrump Valley Times article)

Supreme Court Ponders Retroactive Ruling (Associated Press article)

Oral Arguments in Wharton v. Bockting (US Supreme Court website)

Justices Question Clean-Air Plan (Associated Press article)

Oral Arguments in Environmental Defense v. Duke Energy Corp. (US Supreme Court website)

Detainees Challenge Military Trials Law (Associated Press article)

RL33662 - October 2, 2006 The War Crimes Act: Current Issues (Congressional Research Service Report)

Rumsfeld OKs Increase in Iraqi Forces (Associated Press article)

British Lawmakers Reject Iraq Probe (Associated Press article)

RL32376 - March 13, 2006 Women in Iraq: Background and Issues for U.S. Policy (Congressional Research Service Report)

Women's lives 'no better' in new Afghanistan (Independent article [UK])

RL33227 - January 05, 2006 U.S. Assistance to Women in Afghanistan and Iraq: Challenges and Issues for Congress (Congressional Research Service Report)

RL33627 - August 22, 2006 NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance (Congressional Research Service Report)

RS21922 - August 08, 2006 Afghanistan: Presidential and Parliamentary Elections (Congressional Research Service Report)

RL33503 - June 09, 2006 U.S. and Coalition Military Operations in Afghanistan: Issues for Congress (Congressional Research Service Report)

RS22205 - October 3, 2006 Journalists' Privilege: Overview of the Law and 109th Congress Legislation (Congressional Research Service Report)

RL33696 - October 23, 2006 Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 1998-2005 (Congressional Research Service Report)

RL32521 - August 25, 2006 Agroterrorism: Threats and Preparedness (Congressional Research Service Report)

RL32758 - August 26, 2005 U.S. Military Operations in the Global War on Terrorism: Afghanistan, Africa, the Philippines, and Colombia (Congressional Research Service Report)

RL33012 - July 26, 2005 Islamic Terrorism and the Balkans (Congressional Research Service Report)

RL32259 - August 31, 2005 Terrorism in South Asia (Congressional Research Service Report)

Voters need all the tools they can get (Nevada Appeal editorial)

Gibbons top fundraiser in campaign reports; Titus close behind (Nevada Appeal* article)

Candidates who didn't report could face fines (Nevada Appeal* article)

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTOR: Gibbons admits contract role -- Republican helped software firm, accepted cruise from owner (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Police: Copying surveillance tapes 'not simple' (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Little seems secure about security tapes (Las Vegas Sun article)

What will the tapes show? Release of garage videotapes won't completely resolve what happened on Friday the 13th (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

Gibbons upset surveillance tapes not found sooner (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Does he need values? Jim Gibbons is facing loss of the “values” voters who have (Reno News & Review article)

ERIN NEFF: Gibbons just keeps on giving (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

What if it had been a female candidate? (Emma Sepulveda column, Reno Gazette-Journal)

Ensign retains large lead over Carter in poll: Senator's support stays above 50 percent (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Heller lead in House race grows: Poll gives him 8-point edge in 2nd District (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Hafen, Porter meet in final debate: Bush administration's management of war in Iraq dominates event (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Porter lead at 7 points: Pollster: Independent vote could still give Hafen 3rd District (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

County Commission Races

RADIO DEBATE: Incumbent tries going on offense: Challenger accused of vague stands on issues (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

County Sheriff's Race

Poll shows Gillespie with 36-point lead over Airola in sheriff's race (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Airola unable to capitalize on scandal: Own baggage holds down candidate for sheriff (Las Vegas Sun article)

Sparks JP race pits incumbent against business owner (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Lopsided battles: It’s politics as usual at the Washoe County Commission. The incumbents have the money and the experience, but the challengers have the ideals (Reno News & Review article)

How to grow: A Reno City Council race focuses on how to shape and cope with growth (Reno News & Review article)

Lyon Co polling places corrected (Nevada Appeal* article)

Candidates in the balance (Reno Gazette-Journal editorial)

Ingram, Goedhart, Grady deserve terms in office (Lahontan Valley News* editorial)

Vote on Election Day Here are our modest endorsements in races we care about (Reno News & Review editorial)

JANE ANN MORRISON: Wandering suspect blames everyone but himself in money-laundering case (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

Ex-official in bribe attempt identified: Sources: Developer talked to McDonald (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Strip club operator accepts hiring ban: Council blocks hiring anyone with Rizzolo ties (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Agreement with medical center would provide trail section (Nevada Appeal* article)

Opinion sought on school district's drug test proposal (Lahontan Valley News* article)

County to hear presentation on water transfer proposal (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Federal Nevada

YUCCA MOUNTAIN: Questions abound on nuclear waste -- Energy officials discuss transportation plans (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Experts critical of secret defense budgeting system: Veiled process fuels criticism of Gibbons, one analyst says (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

TWINKLING TO THE LAST: Workers, patrons bid the Stardust a fond farewell (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Gibbons, Mazzeo not seen on tapes: Partial review of parking garage videos leaves questions (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

No Attack, No People Seen in Nev. Video (Associated Press article)

Surveillance tapes shed dim light on parking garage incident (Las Vegas Sun article)

Gibbons incident prompts attack ads: Criticism flying just days before the election (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Voters twisting in wind (Reno Gazette-Journal editorial)

Challenging validity of Gibbons attack (Jim Clark column, North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)

Gibbons blames 'clerical error' for cruise slip-up: Congressman writes letter to ethics panel (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Profound lack of judgment: High-profile lapses raise serious questions about Jim Gibbons' fitness to be governor (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

'Jimbo eruptions' hit Gibbons' campaign (Kirk Caraway column, North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)

Cortez Masto surges; other races toss-ups (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Integrity issues dominate campaigns for secretary of state (Las Vegas Sun article)

Poll: Three initiatives backed: Education, wage, land measures leading; marijuana question trailing (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

BALLOT INITIATIVES: Poll: Smoking measures lag: Neither has support for approval (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Judge: Officials did not violate law in taking stand against marijuana initiative (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Justice court hopefuls outspend all other county candidates (Lahontan Valley News* article)

District judge candidates spend heavily in campaigns (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Clark County Sheriff's Race

Meanwhile ... (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

County elections chief says turnout may be 53 percent: Lomax bases opinion on early voting totals (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Big names rally supporters in final days (Las Vegas Sun article)

Environment takes a hit: Those who care about the environment should show it in the voting booth (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

Election on the horizon (Gardnerville Record-Courier* editorial)

GOP May've Overplayed Gambling Bill Hand (Associated Press article)

Bush packs airport for campaign rally (Elko Free Press article)

Democrats plan protest at rally (Elko Free Press article)

Bush in Elko urges Nevadans to keep Congress Republican (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

'Once in a lifetime thing': President stops in Elko (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Clinton stumps for Democratic ticket: Visit attracts party faithful to Caesars (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Hundreds of Democrats rally as Clinton stumps for Titus in Vegas (Associated Press article)

Economic Forum projects state revenues (Nevada Appeal* article)

General fund expected to collect record total (Associated Press article)

Supervisors seek water and sewer services in east Carson (Nevada Appeal* article)

Mayor says community must come together to combat gang activity (Nevada Appeal* article)

Taxable sales down in county by 4.9 percent (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Residents protest tree plans (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

Genoa debates hiring new manager (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

CONSERVATION REMINDER: Water rate increases in works -- County Commission will decide how much (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Consumer advocate sees higher power bills ahead (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Sierra Pacific Q3 earnings up from same period last year (Associated Press article)

Sierra Pacific selling gas holdings to Canadian company (Associated Press article)

NUCLEAR WASTE DUMP: 46 attend meeting on Yucca Mountain -- Energy Department officials listen, explain plans (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Police forced back as Mexico violence flares (Reuters article)

Protesters in Oaxaca Make Police Retreat (Associated Press article)

Mexico: Drug Cartels a Growing Threat (worldpress.org article)

Nothing There

Four hours of tapes viewed: Mazzeo's lawyer says he can't explain why Gibbons, client not on footage (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Through A Glass, Darkly

Issue turns to possible cover-up (Las Vegas Sun article)

Having To Prove Innocence

Exonerated or not? The tapes may be just the latest chapter in the Gibbons saga (Las Vegas CityLife article)

Fairness And Politics

'The incident' finally political fair game (Las Vegas Sun article)

Lawyer says police have been unfair to Gibbons' accuser (Associated Press article)

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Titus: Talk issues, not scandals: Gibbons still blaming her, candidate says (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Of Ethics And Allegations

Legal experts say Metro should withdraw from investigation (Las Vegas Sun article)

Democrats file motion to open sealed records: Affidavit alleges Gibbons received undisclosed gifts, cash, chips (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Democrats sue for details on Gibbons' dealings (Associated Press article)

In Business Q and A: Jack Carter, democratic candidate for U.S. Senate (In Business Las Vegas interview)

Jack Carter campaign: Woman insulted by letter -- Aide asked mother of Iraq war casualty to appear at event (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Porter-Hafen race illustrates voter quandary: Those inclined to toss incumbent out also cringe at challenger's inexperience (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

To Smoke or Not to Smoke (Near Me) (Las Vegas Weekly article)

Not Smokin'! Why smoking bugs me (Las Vegas Weekly article)

Smokin'! The love and the betrayal of my habit (Las Vegas Weekly article)

A First Amendment right and duty: Judge refuses to gag officials over Question 7 (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

The Job Pays $7,800 Per Year: What Is Wrong With This Picture?

 Hopefuls spent almost 200K on campaigns (Pahrump Valley Times article)

Heavy traffic at Nevada polling sites on last day to vote early (Associated Press article)

Early voting ends in Nevada: More than 160,000 cast ballots in Clark County in two-week period (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Clerk predicts 70 percent turnout for General Election (Mason Valley News article)

Early voters set record in Washoe (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Knack to Airola: No, no, no Sharona -- Campaign used parody of 1979 hit (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Sheriff candidates shell out $92,476 on campaign (Pahrump Valley Times article)

Sheriff's race goes to wire with turnover, staffing debated (Pahrump Valley Times article)

UPAY4ME: Developing Dollars

Reno mayor, City Council members breaking campaign finance records (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

The Experience Issue

Washoe district court candidates have varied trial experience (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Nicholson, Spoo battle for Municipal Court Judge seat (Sparks Tribune article)

Former Sparks Mayor Jim Spoo has criminal, civil law experience (Sparks Tribune article)

Bush rallies Elko: Says rural vote needed to keep GOP in charge (Elko Free Press article)

Nevada’s Republican candidates boosted by Bush visit (Elko Free Press article)

Anti-Bush signs outnumber protesters (Elko Free Press article)

Democrat candidates respond to President Bush’s visit to Elko (Elko Free Press article)

Just say nobody (Rick Seley column, Lahontan Valley News*)

County approves purchase of land on Laverne Street (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Growing season aided by weather (Lahontan Valley News* article)

MONDAY DEADLINE : More airport hearings sought -- Ivanpah Valley project causing concerns (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Lyon OKs seeking funding for juvenile facility (Mason Valley News article)

Lyon takes action on Wilson Canyon trail grant project (Mason Valley News article)

Which State Is Smartest? (Morgan Quitno website)

Education ain't all cracked up too bee (Rick Swarts column, Lahontan Valley News*)

The thought that counts: Incentives and subsidies may attract new teachers, but not for very long (Las Vegas CityLife article)

I am woman (Chip Mosher column, Las Vegas CityLife)

This School-house Costs: In defense of spending a mint to build a high school campus (Las Vegas Weekly article)

Dynamic Action On Wells Group

 DAWG renews call for review of Walker Basin work (Mason Valley News article)

Walker River Irrigation District

WRID board rejects Topaz project bids (Mason Valley News article)

Nevada Culture

Revolucion, muerte find new life at the Nevada State Museum: Day of the Dead celebration coincides with opening of ÁViva la Revolucion! exhibit (Nevada Appeal* article)

Vegoose Wrap: What was this year's festival like? These excerpts from the Weekly's Vegooseblog.com coverage will make you feel as though you were there (Las Vegas Weekly article)

BLM steps up enforcement of rules at Sloan Canyon (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

VA Takes Nine Months to Locate Data on Disability Claims by Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars (GWU National Security Archive website)

Conservatives Challenge Iraq Policy (Associated Press article)

Shiites Worry U.S. Support Is Shifting (Associated Press article)

Post-Saddam Iraq: The War Game -- "Desert Crossing" 1999 Assumed 400,000 Troops and Still a Mess (GWU National Security Archive website)

New State Department Releases on the "Future of Iraq" Project (GWU National Security Archive website)

Revolt in Oaxaca May Force Calderon to Wage an Income-Gap Fight (Bloomberg News Service)

Mexico Protesters Hole Up in University (Associated Press article)

Former leftist Mexican presidential candidate names resistance 'Cabinet' of parallel government (Associated Press article)

LITEMPO: The CIA's Eyes on Tlatelolco -- CIA Spy Operations in Mexico (GWU National Security Archive website)

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Paper delayed endorsement of Gibbons -- Week's wait didn't change editorial page (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Titus tours churches in election's stretch run: Gibbons plans rally today with Wayne Newton (Las Vegas Sun article)

That Last Minute Slime Job

As the Mazzeo Turns (Chuck Muth column, Battleborn Opinion News)

Phone calls numerous between Mazzeo, friend (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

From Green To Blue

Titus rival throws his support to her: Green Party candidate endorses Democrat (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

House candidate aims for direct democracy: He vows to use software to vote as constituents wish (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

The fine print on Question 6 (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

"My Country, 'Tis Of Thee/ Sweet Land Of Liberty" (Rollin Kirby cartoon; click on image to to enlarge)

It's time to ban smoking (Reno Gazette-Journal editorial)

JOHN L. SMITH: Anti-smoking Question 5 likely to fall victim to Question 4 smoke screen (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

Pot critics should have a chance to speak (Nevada Appeal* editorial)

Don't change special-session law (Reno Gazette-Journal editorial)

Pay legislators for days they work (Reno Gazette-Journal editorial)

Lawson top fundraiser in Lyon commission race (Nevada Appeal* article)

Parties push to get voter turnout: Polls say Democrats eager to vote; early voting suggests GOP doing well (Las Vegas Sun article)

Every vote counts: Elections of 2004 demonstrate importance of each individual making his or her voice heard (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

ERIN NEFF: Democrats' get-out-the-vote rally comes across as a desperate plea (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

Early voter turn-out breaks records (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza article)

Counting young voices on election day (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza article)

Local elections officials expect voting to go smoothly (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Immigration isn't sole issue concerning Hispanic voters (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Why Do So Few People Vote in the U.S.? (Associated Press article)

Voting Highlights (Associated Press article)

State by State Voter Turnout (Associated Press article)

Analysis: GOP Hopes for a Slim Majority (Associated Press article)

Unions Join in Get-Out-The-Vote Effort (Associated Press article)

The Sun's endorsements (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

A Reverse Endorsement

Nancy Becker must be removed: Supreme Court justice backed Guinn v. Legislature travesty (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

Jon Ralston attempts to predict the results of the state's elections in an unpredictable year (Las Vegas Sun column)

JANE ANN MORRISON: Election losers will see ghost of Christmases past in empty stockings (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

Can you say hallelujah? (Guy McAdoo column, Lahontan Valley News*)

Just another dirty election campaign (Guy W. Farmer column, Nevada Appeal*)

Ten things you can do to change the world this week (Kirk Caraway column, Nevada Appeal*)

VIN SUPRYNOWICZ: The stirring buzz of scandal (snore) (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

Vegas union makes '08 power play: Service workers will wield new clout when Nevada moves up in the Democrats' primary schedule (Los Angeles Times article)

National GOP chairman predicts wins in Nevada, Congress (Associated Press article)

Lies, lies and more lies: This year many races are close and that means more negative ads (Las Vegas Sun article)

Big issues are all about people: Education -- Taking care of senior citizens, improving health care and education are top concerns (Las Vegas Sun article)

Fiscal forecast: Lots of green (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

State agencies cut requests to put budget 'back in black' (Nevada Appeal* article)

PAYDAY LOANS: A trap baited with cash -- Short-term, high-interest lenders target of regulators (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Payday loan customers carry strong emotions: Some appreciate help at vulnerable time; others caught in escalating cycle of interest (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Carson City gang violence on the rise: Hispanic businesswoman: Fragmented Latino community needs leaders (Nevada Appeal* article)

What can city leaders do to address the growing problem? (Nevada Appeal* article)

GEOFF SCHUMACHER: Like it or not, Las Vegas will keep growing (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

Commissioners restore Minden siren (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

"Since 1994, the overall cost of textbooks nationally has risen at four times the rate of inflation, according to a study published in October by the Student Public Interest Groups."

Students struggle as textbook prices skyrocket (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Nevada regents seek answers to rising textbook costs (Associated Press article)

OFFICE PURCHASE: Deal raises question of conflict -- Real estate broker is paid commission while on school district oversight panel (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

QUENCHING THIRST: Pipeline network aims to provide water for growth in Nevada, Arizona, Utah (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Reimbursement rates have some doctors working for pennies (Las Vegas Sun article)

Some Nevada doctors are flat-lining over reimbursement plans (Associated Press article)

Nevada's Environment

Builders urged to go green by panel in Nevada (Associated Press article)

Fall Lecture series at museum (Lahontan Valley News* article)

A belief in 'fairness'? Laying the groundwork for more income redistribution (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

Govt. Gives Details on Border Screening (Associated Press article)

Laptop seizure raises concerns over firms' data: Travel managers worry about what can happen to proprietary information at customs (Los Angeles Times article)

Daddy Warbucks

Where is the outrage over war profiteering? (Marilee Swirczek column, Nevada Appeal*)

Looking To Leave

U.S. Envoy to Iraq Likely Quitting Post (Associated Press article)

Death By Hanging

Saddam to Hang for 1982 Shiite Killings (Associated Press article)

PARIS LAS VEGAS EMPLOYEES: Sports book workers probed -- Underreporting of tips is focus of investigation (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Weather historian focuses on Donner Party (Nevada Appeal* article)

Click Here For Election Results From The Secretary Of State's Website

THE BATTLE FOR NEVADA: GIBBONS WINS -- Republican's rural vote beats Titus (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Gibbons is governor (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

JOHN L. SMITH: Gibbons' armor survives several big political bullets, tough opponent (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

To govern, Gibbons must acquire new skills, survive investigations (Las Vegas Sun article)

Stumping Down To The Wire: Gubernatorial race leads the contests too close to call on Election Day (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

JOHN L. SMITH: Gibbons remains the favorite despite his brushes with political death (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

That Last Minute Slime Job

This election was meaningless before that fateful Friday night (Ian Mylchreest column, Las Vegas Business Press)

Scandals like Gibbonsgate are nothing new in Nevada (Michael Green column, Las Vegas Business Press)

Skunk Works Contributions

Reno executive sues Democratic chairman for defamation (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Ensign easily overcomes Carter, will return to different Senate (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Berkley coasts to victory over Wegner: Democrat wins fifth term in U.S. House (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Heller says win in House race is bittersweet: Republican headed to Washington after party loses control (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Porter wins tight race -- 3,900 votes separated lawmaker from first-time candidate Hafen (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Democrats wonder what might have been: Some feel more seasoned congressional candidate could have beaten Porter (Las Vegas Sun article)

Democrats taking control in contests for state offices (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Krolicki leads in lieutenant governor race (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Supreme Court's Becker falls to Saitta; Douglas retains seat -- Political consultant says justice hurt by Guinn v. Legislature ruling in 2003 (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Property rights (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

Public Safety Tax

Washoe County sales tax question is too close to call (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

County Races

Humke, Weber clinch 2nd terms (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

City Of Reno

Zadra, Dortch headed for re-election in Wards 2, 4 (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Kadlic winner for city attorney (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Turnout and major results (Las Vegas Sun article)

Washoe elections officials expect high turnout at polls (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Jon Ralston on how the postelection political picture is coming into focus: Politics in Nevada about to get juicy (Las Vegas Sun column)

State shows wild, not so wild, sides: Western sanctity of private land ownership prevails while tobacco use faces limits, easing of marijuana laws rejected (Las Vegas Sun article)

And for the business angle on Election Day (Ian Mylchreest column, Las Vegas Business Press)

Nevada bucks national wave, sends Republicans to Washington (Associated Press article)

Nevadans decide 53 races, control of Legislature (Associated Press article)

Democrats Win Enough to Control House (Associated Press article)

ERIN NEFF: Today is about '08 (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

INTERSTATE 15: Widening plan uses surplus -- Guinn taps state budget for project (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Galena Creek Bridge back on track (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Henderson to get 3,455 acres bigger, council decides: Council approves annexation of federal land (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Home sales drop dramatically (Las Vegas Business Press article)

Property taxes will rise even as home values fall (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Outstanding bills: Former partners sue Neonopolis developer (Las Vegas Business Press article)

Joshi in the city (Las Vegas Business Press article)

All-day kindergarten among final Guinn budget priorities (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

TREATING THE MENTALLY ILL: Educating legislators symposium's mantra -- Creating an integrated system of care another top priority (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Forest thinning program aims to reduce wildfires (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Many public lands targeted for trimming (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Iraq exit the No 1 priority for Rumsfeld successor (London Times Online article)

Profile: Donald Rumsfeld -- Hawkish US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld - the most prominent public advocate of the Bush administration's global war on terror and its campaign in Iraq - has resigned in the aftermath of Republican losses in mid-term elections (BBC News article)

Donald Rumsfeld steps down  (Guardian [UK] article)

Bush, Rumsfeld Agree: ‘Timing Right for New Leadership at Pentagon’ (American Forces Information Service article)

Rumsfeld Worked to Transform Defense Department During Tenure (American Forces Information Service article)

Bush Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Troops, Iraq, Terror War (American Forces Information Service article)

Win or lose, Gibbons is accountable (Andrew Whyman column, North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)

The Skunkworks Contribution Story

Defending his name (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza article)

Voters reject marijuana measure: PISTOL passes by wide margin (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

QUESTIONS 4 & 5: Voters blow through smoke -- More restrictive of two initiatives passes, paving way for smoke-free restaurants, bars (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Voters approve smoking ban: Voters say no to pot, eminent domain, raise minimum wage (Associated Press article)

Becker loses judge seat to Saitta, Douglas retains post (Nevada Appeal* article)

GOP's Tiffany loses state Senate seat: Democrats gain one in each house of Legislature (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Incumbent lawmakers easily reclaim seats in Western Nevada (Nevada Appeal* article)

Halverson, Johnson, Williams win District Court seats: Newcomer takes race from ex-Family Court judge (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Aberasturi wins district court judge race (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Rombardo, Willis take races by large margins (Nevada Appeal* article)

Williamson, Livermore receive third-term nods (Nevada Appeal* article)

Final local and state voting results (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Richards wins justice court race (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Ingram easily wins re-election Ewing, Lackey, Smith capture mosquito, weed board seats (Lahontan Valley News* article)

County's incumbents win: Conway takes race for recorder; Cahill wins public administrator post (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

D.A. Roger wins his second term: Opponent Ferguson's performance strong (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Undersheriff takes over after 26 years on Las Vegas force: Gillespie easily wins race against Airola (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Douglas County final results (Gardnerville Record-Courier*)

Douglas voters defeat tax increases, re-elect incumbents (Nevada Appeal* article)

Brady wins Douglas commissioner seat (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

McDermid wins over Democratic challenger (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

New sheriff: Sgt. Lotspeich to take reins (Elko Free Press article)

New judge: Kacin beats Leddy (Elko Free Press article)

No surprises in most Elko County races (Elko Free Press article)

How Elko County Voted: Final, unofficial results (Elko Free Press article)

McPherson soaks up victory in Lyon commissioner race (Nevada Appeal* article)

Veil, Auer win Lyon races (Nevada Appeal* article)

Flanagan, Du Fresne win Storey races (Nevada Appeal article)

Incumbents prevail in Storey County law enforcement races (Nevada Appeal* article)

Nevada vote goes smoothly (Nevada Appeal* article)

Election draws 65% turnout (Elko Free Press article)

Twenty percent of voters opt for early balloting in county (Pahrump Valley Times article)

Democrats regain some ground: Though Nevada largely bucks the national trend (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

Republicans keep statehouse, Democrats take the rest (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

There ought not to be a law (Ed Iverson column, Lahontan Valley News*)

Instant election analysis (Steve Sebelius column, Las Vegas CityLife)

In Nevada, GOP dodges a bullet, Democrats plea for patience (Associated Press article)

Nevada senator rises to top leadership slot (Associated Press article)

Nevada's 'none of these candidates' makes strong showing (Associated Press article)

Gov. Guinn proposes 6 percent raises for state workers (Nevada Appeal* article)

Galena bridge/I-580 contract awarded despite cost (Nevada Appeal* article)

Land sale backed by voters: Question is one of three OK'd by Boulder City voters (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

NLV City Council to be chosen by wards: Voters disapprove of adult and pay day loan businesses, pawnshops (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

New $2.1 M retail development planned for Dayton: Office/retail development will match historic Dayton, architect says (Nevada Appeal* article)

Dayton development disaster leads to lawsuits: Dayton Valley Road development fiasco triggers lawsuits, land sale (Nevada Appeal* article)

Knecht takes regents race (Nevada Appeal* article)

Enge and Howe oust Carson school board trustees: $25 million bond issue passes for construction and repairs throughout district (Nevada Appeal* article)

School board to feature three new members (Lahontan Valley News* article)

XTERRA competes for future in Incline (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza article)

IVGID board should support XTerra race (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza editorial)

Final grazing management decision available (Elko Free Press article)

BLM Elko Field Office (BLM website)

Win or lose, Gibbons is accountable (Andrew Whyman column, North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)

The Skunkworks Contribution Story

Defending his name (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza article)

Voters reject marijuana measure: PISTOL passes by wide margin (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

QUESTIONS 4 & 5: Voters blow through smoke -- More restrictive of two initiatives passes, paving way for smoke-free restaurants, bars (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Voters approve smoking ban: Voters say no to pot, eminent domain, raise minimum wage (Associated Press article)

Becker loses judge seat to Saitta, Douglas retains post (Nevada Appeal* article)

GOP's Tiffany loses state Senate seat: Democrats gain one in each house of Legislature (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Incumbent lawmakers easily reclaim seats in Western Nevada (Nevada Appeal* article)

Halverson, Johnson, Williams win District Court seats: Newcomer takes race from ex-Family Court judge (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Aberasturi wins district court judge race (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Rombardo, Willis take races by large margins (Nevada Appeal* article)

Williamson, Livermore receive third-term nods (Nevada Appeal* article)

Final local and state voting results (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Richards wins justice court race (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Ingram easily wins re-election Ewing, Lackey, Smith capture mosquito, weed board seats (Lahontan Valley News* article)

County's incumbents win: Conway takes race for recorder; Cahill wins public administrator post (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

D.A. Roger wins his second term: Opponent Ferguson's performance strong (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Undersheriff takes over after 26 years on Las Vegas force: Gillespie easily wins race against Airola (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Douglas County final results (Gardnerville Record-Courier*)

Douglas voters defeat tax increases, re-elect incumbents (Nevada Appeal* article)

Brady wins Douglas commissioner seat (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

McDermid wins over Democratic challenger (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

New sheriff: Sgt. Lotspeich to take reins (Elko Free Press article)

New judge: Kacin beats Leddy (Elko Free Press article)

No surprises in most Elko County races (Elko Free Press article)

How Elko County Voted: Final, unofficial results (Elko Free Press article)

McPherson soaks up victory in Lyon commissioner race (Nevada Appeal* article)

Veil, Auer win Lyon races (Nevada Appeal* article)

Flanagan, Du Fresne win Storey races (Nevada Appeal article)

Incumbents prevail in Storey County law enforcement races (Nevada Appeal* article)

Nevada vote goes smoothly (Nevada Appeal* article)

Election draws 65% turnout (Elko Free Press article)

Twenty percent of voters opt for early balloting in county (Pahrump Valley Times article)

Democrats regain some ground: Though Nevada largely bucks the national trend (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

Republicans keep statehouse, Democrats take the rest (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

There ought not to be a law (Ed Iverson column, Lahontan Valley News*)

Instant election analysis (Steve Sebelius column, Las Vegas CityLife)

In Nevada, GOP dodges a bullet, Democrats plea for patience (Associated Press article)

Nevada senator rises to top leadership slot (Associated Press article)

Nevada's 'none of these candidates' makes strong showing (Associated Press article)

Gov. Guinn proposes 6 percent raises for state workers (Nevada Appeal* article)

Galena bridge/I-580 contract awarded despite cost (Nevada Appeal* article)

Land sale backed by voters: Question is one of three OK'd by Boulder City voters (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

NLV City Council to be chosen by wards: Voters disapprove of adult and pay day loan businesses, pawnshops (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

New $2.1 M retail development planned for Dayton: Office/retail development will match historic Dayton, architect says (Nevada Appeal* article)

Dayton development disaster leads to lawsuits: Dayton Valley Road development fiasco triggers lawsuits, land sale (Nevada Appeal* article)

Knecht takes regents race (Nevada Appeal* article)

Enge and Howe oust Carson school board trustees: $25 million bond issue passes for construction and repairs throughout district (Nevada Appeal* article)

School board to feature three new members (Lahontan Valley News* article)

XTERRA competes for future in Incline (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza article)

IVGID board should support XTerra race (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza editorial)

Final grazing management decision available (Elko Free Press article)

BLM Elko Field Office (BLM website)

Gibbons 'hits the ground running' (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

New governor reflects on campaign (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

A missed opportunity for Democrats: Republican Jim Gibbons survives scandal coverage (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

Gibbons' opportunity (Reno Gazette-Journal editorial)

Brian Greenspun on Tuesday's victories amid a judicial warning (Las Vegas Sun column)

That Last Minute Slime Job

Police question Mazzeo's friend investigation story: Gibbons, Porter win but investigations continue (Las Vegas Sun article)

CONGRESSIONAL RACE: Hafen's options open -- Democrat's only focus since February was winning election (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Legislative special session, regents questions defeated (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Judge approves tax-funded campaigns: A state court judge in Las Vegas refused to curb the use of public resources for political reasons (Reno News & Review article)

So It's Your Own Property -- So What?

Business owners ponder ban on smoking (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Smoking ban irks some, others breathe a sigh of relief: Let them fine me, dedicated smoker says (Nevada Appeal* article)

Restaurant owners worry about effects of Question 5 (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Democrat Wallin secures race for state controller: Party carries four constitutional offices (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Veil, Aberasturi, McPherson win big Lyon races: Auer to become DA, Grady earns another Assembly term (Fernley Leader-Courier article)

Fernley elects new mayor and councilman (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Cutler is new Mayor; Shepperd claims Ward 1 Council seat (Fernley Leader-Courier article)

Lyon favors Republicans in state, national races (Fernley Leader-Courier article)

Lyon says no to stricter smoking laws, legal marijuana (Fernley Leader-Courier article)

Nye County sheriff wins re-election (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Election results: Here are the unofficial results of the 2006 General Election (Reno News & Review article)

Washoe County results (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Make Developers Pay Their Own Way

Police officials to consider options after measure defeat (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Nearly 60 percent of Nevadans turned out to vote (Nevada Appeal* article)

Early voting, late news: People who voted early missed a lot (Reno News & Review article)

Election results highlight the need for participation (Lahontan Valley News* article)

CLOSING THE GAP: Anti-GOP surge skips state -- Nevada Democrats enjoy only a little taste of national trend (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

OK, make nice (pause) (Reno News & Review editorial)

A more stirred political mix: Who's up, who's down and who has gone sideways (Las Vegas Sun article)

Mandate for change: Democrats produce sweeping victories in races for U.S. House, Senate and governorships (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

Democrats close the gap: Republicans have their work cut out for them as Nevada's red shade starts turning purple (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

The winners are saying some nice things (Ian Mylchreest column, Las Vegas Business Press)

JANE ANN MORRISON: Losers can look to God or other outside forces to explain election results (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

SHERMAN FREDERICK: Nevada Democrats have a 'Cardinal moment' (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

ERIN NEFF: A road map for my party (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

Lame excuses we Dems use when we lose, 1: Voters are dumb (Monday Morning Pundit column, Reno and Its Discontents)

Quiet Americans (Myrna the Minx column, Reno and Its Discontents)

Nevada Democrats failed to cut into GOP base in key races (Associated Press article)

"Now, more than ever, the state needs an attorney general who will take steps to help restore public confidence in our political institutions by taking a strong stand against political corruption."

Fighting corruption (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

Democrats plan meeting on leadership (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Buckley breaks ground as Assembly speaker (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Bid to block tax panel's consideration of refund rejected (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

TOURISM: County aviation director resigns -- Walker credited with guiding McCarran through growth (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

McCarran chief is leaving (Las Vegas Business Press article)

City approves MPA, zone change for Monterra Development (Fernley Leader-Courier article)

City to purchase high-tech radar for deputies (Fernley Leader-Courier article)

2006 record year for West Nile virus (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

Nevada's Utilities

Utilities get regulators' OK to start Ely plant (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

A new approach to energy production (David Von Seggern column, Reno Gazette-Journal)

Reid envisions ways to slow Yucca advance (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Democrats Win Control of Congress (Associated Press article)

A Look at the Senate's New Leadership (Associated Press article)

Reid rides high on party's victory wave: Nevadan poised to be Senate majority leader (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Reid assured he'll become majority head (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Dancing his way to power, Reid begins in jig time (Las Vegas Sun article)

Harry Reid: Hometown boy makes good -- Tiny Searchlight remembers a skinny kid called 'Pinky' (Las Vegas Sun article)

Some Nevadans win, some lose in new Congress: Democrats, Republicans vow to work together (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

World Welcomes Shift in U.S. Politics (Associated Press article)

Latin Americans Cheered by GOP Setback (Associated Press article)

New chapter opens in Iraq with ouster of Rumsfeld (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

New tactics are needed in Iraq war (Reno Gazette-Journal editorial)

Voters motivated by Iraq: Returning Democrats to power was way of demanding change in conduct of the war (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

Dems Plan to Force Change in Iraq Policy (Associated Press article)

Mexican Leader Assails Border Fence Plan (Associated Press article)

Oaxaca Governor Vows Plan to End Protests (Associated Press article)

Mexico City Mayor Hits Church Protests (Associated Press article)

Mexico Presidential Aide Urges Reform (Associated Press article)

Oaxaca guerrillas behind bombings in Mexico City (Associated Press article)

Nevada Journalism

Journalists should pay attention in civics class (Dennis Myers column, Pahrump Valley Times)

Stop the Titus bashing! (Steve Sebelius column, Las Vegas CityLife)

After nightmare election, Nevada governor-elect faces tough road (Associated Press article)

Double-Digit Declines Reported For North Las Vegas, Boulder Strip, Mesquite And South Lake Tahoe

September 2006 Nevada Gaming Revenues And Collections (Gov. Guinn Press Release)

City of Las Vegas v. Dist. Ct. (Krampe)

Nevada high court OKs local laws on lap dances (Associated Press article)

Ex-Spy Chief Will Lead America's Fighting Men And Women

Gates Inherits Challenges at Pentagon (Associated Press article)

Berkley Statement on the Resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld (Rep. Berkley Press Release)

A Strange And Disturbing Tale

AP: Startling Findings in Tillman Probe (Associated Press article)

Reid: Rumsfeld's Resignation Should Be Followed By A Change In Policy (Sen. Reid Press Release)

Reid Calls On President Bush To Convene Bipartisan Iraq Summit (Sen. Reid Press Release)

Death By Hanging

Ensign Statement On Death Sentence For Hussein (Sen. Ensign Press Release)

Mubarak Warns Against Hanging Saddam (Associated Press article)

Strategies for Reshaping US Policies in Iraq and the Middle East - Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearings, February 1, 2005

Protecting America's Pension Plans from Fraud: Will Your Savings Retire Before You Do? Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Hearings, June 9, 2005

RL33703 - October 23, 2006 Summary of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (Congressional Research Service Report)

Less Is More: The Increasing Burden of Taxpayer Paperwork, House Committee on Government Reform Hearings, May 25, 2005

Securing Electronic Personal Data: Striking A Balance Between Privacy and Commercial and Governmental Use, Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings, April 13, 2005

Building the Information Analysis Capability of the Department of Homeland Security, House Committee on Homeland Security Hearings, February 16, 2005

Emerging Threats: Overclassification and Pseudo-Classification, House Committee on Government Reform Hearings, March 2, 2005

RL33715 - November 02, 2006 Covert Action: Legislative Background and Possible Policy Questions (Congressional Research Service Report)

RL33290 - October 19, 2006 Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues (Congressional Research Service Report)

Forced Labor in China, Executive-Congressional Commission on China Hearings, June 22, 2005

Can Congress Create a Race-Based Government? The Constitutionality of H.R. 309/ S. 147, House Judiciary Committee Hearings, July 19, 2005

Gibbons putting together his team (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Gibbons looks to establish good relationship with members of Assembly (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Not Exactly Gracious

Dina not nearly done: Defeat behind her, she can now speak freely (Las Vegas Sun article)

The Garage Story

Titus calls for outside probe of Gibbons case (Las Vegas Sun article)

Jon Ralston tells us about his conversation with Chrissy Mazzeo (Las Vegas Sun column)

Gibbons beats Titus ... thanks, rurals! All Nevada pleads, 'don't walk us to our car'! (Las Vegas CityLife article)

Raising minimum wage expected to increase costs (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Low wage earners see two wins: Voter speak, and business owners must adjust (Las Vegas Sun article)

Complexity comes with $1 minimum wage hike (Nevada Appeal* article)

Minimum wage law starts Nov. 28 (Ely Times article)

Settelmeyer takes District 39 seat (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

Those who crossed labor were voted out of office: Boggs McDonald among those targeted by unions (Las Vegas Sun article)

A few election outcomes were easy to call (George Knapp column, Las Vegas CityLife)

Incumbents rule the day (Gardnerville Record-Courier* article)

New sheriff looks to future after tough campaign (Mason Valley News article)

New judge looks to transition (Mason Valley News article)

Voters outside cities sunk Washoe public safety tax increase (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Some Washoe races at a glance (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Incline elections easily decided (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza article)

Two commissioners, sheriff ousted by large voter turnout (Ely Times article)

It was a strange election indeed (Kent Harper column, Ely Times)

Ballot questions reveal public mood: Voters act on abortion, affirmative action and other issues (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

LV consultant going to D.C.: GOP adviser to head senatorial committee (Las Vegas Review-Journal article)

Bridging a culture divide: From stem cell research to abortion rights, voters made their wishes known (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

Here's to the 'losers' of Election 2006 (Nevada Appeal* editorial)

End of election must bring bipartisan spirit (Lahontan Valley News* editorial)

Female factor (Las Vegas CityLife article)

The Clinton challenge: The former president stopped over on the Strip to stump for the Dems before Election Day (Las Vegas CityLife article)

Exit Polls: Iraq Upsets Most Voters (Associated Press article)

Republicans choose '07 legislative leaders: Raggio again Senate majority leader; Southern Nevadan leads Assembly (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Senate's Democrats re-elect Titus as leader (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Guinn's goodbye (Las Vegas CityLife editorial)

A gift for the governor and a ray of hope in a financial struggle (Barry Ginter column, Nevada Appeal*)

Boulder City's open meetings protocol criticized: Attorney general says officials failed to respond (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

The Exit Interview: Sheriff Bill Young (Las Vegas Weekly interview)

Second-in-command named: Sheriff-elect Gillespie to elevate 27-year veteran Jett to undersheriff (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

School district following EPA guidelines while removing leaking tank (Lahontan Valley News* article)

Beautiful Nevada

Climbing Jobs Peak a worthwhile challenge (Bruce Rosin column, Gardnerville Record-Courier*)

Nevada Culture

I'm an American: Exploring Mexican heritage and homages to the dead in Vegas (Las Vegas Weekly article)

Reid takes over as majority leader (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Reid jubilant with Majority Leader prospect (Ely Times article)

It was time for Donald Rumsfeld to go (Nevada Appeal* editorial)

Israel Official: Strike on Iran Possible (Associated Press article)

Iran Won't Back Down on Nuclear Program (Associated Press article)

NEVADA GAMING REVENUE: Bettors strike back -- Statewide gaming win drops for second month in two years (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

To Those Who Served And Fought For The Liberty Of Our Republic

Veterans Day Events (Elko Free Press article)

Vets to be honored at Southern Nevada events (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

WARRIORS MEDAL OF VALOR: Powwow honors veterans -- More than 200 to receive medals (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

A SOLDIER'S SOLDIER: Dunaway helped restore respect for post (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

A father remembers his young son (Nevada Appeal article)

A bit of gratitude: Soldier and family place flags at Lone Mountain Cemetery in honor of Veterans Day (Nevada Appeal* article)

Remember our soldiers during the holidays (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza editorial)

Veterans Day event to honor military women (Reno Gazette-Journal* article)

In celebration of heroes (Reno Gazette-Journal editorial)

Parade, celebration honor the military (Sparks Tribune article)

Veterans Day

President Bush Honors Veterans at Arlington National Cemetery (White House Press Release)

Honoring our veterans: Veterans Day is an observance for recognition, gratitude and remembrance (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

A time for celebration, hope ... reflection (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza article)

Korean War Dead Memorialized on the Web (Associated Press article)

Korean War Project website

Military Service May Be Connected to ALS (Associated Press article)

JANE ANN MORRISON: Guinn continues governing by leaving Gibbons some tough choices (Las Vegas Review-Journal* column)

Police call for phone records of those in Gibbons case (Las Vegas Sun article)

Not in dispute: Phone calls took place (Las Vegas Sun article)

Haze heavy as ban nears: Many specifics uncertain about new smoking rules (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

Nevada smoking ban a sign of the times for changing state (Associated Press article)

"If you party too hearty in Reno next year, your house could be tagged with the equivalent of the red badge of boozing, a scarlet sticker marking you as a repeat offender of the proposed Social Host law."

Reno considers marking problem party locales (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Programming error delays vote count (Pahrump Valley Times article)

ELECTION NIGHT 2006: It's been a hard day's night (Pahrump Valley Times article)

Voters focused mainly on sheriff (Pahrump Valley Times article)

DeMeo: Lieseke is gone from politics (Pahrump Valley Times article)

In support of 'None of these candidates': It's an expression of protest, not a wasted vote (Las Vegas Review-Journal* editorial)

Jon Ralston on Politics: Look for the union label (In Business Las Vegas column)

Election a mixed bag (Harry Spencer column, Sparks Tribune)

War, Corruption, Hubris Derail GOP Ride (Associated Press article)

Health Sciences Center faces identity crisis, budget doubts: Project's fate in hands of Legislature, governor-elect after Guinn makes $110 million request (Las Vegas Review-Journal* article)

FYI: TNG will be A-OK: The next generation will lead the way in integrating technology with social skills (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

School bus safety: Study, citing students' injuries, bolsters call for school bus safety belts (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

General: GIs Preserve Afghan Freedom (Associated Press article)

Poll: Canadians Want Afghan Troops Out (Associated Press article)

Having the ear of the governor: Advisers, donors who helped him win likely key players in Gibbons administration (Las Vegas Sun article)

Gibbons could face challenges in capital (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

GEOFF SCHUMACHER: Election signals welcome demise of 'live and let live' Nevada (Las Vegas Review-Journal column)

VIN SUPRYNOWICZ: No smoking, no touching, no drugs (Las Vegas Review-Journal column)

"It's not that father left the Republican Party. It left him, and millions like him."

This is not your father's Republican Party (Kirk Caraway column, Nevada Appeal)

"Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Armey recalled the GOP "Contract With America" revolution of 1994, which sought to 'return money and power back to the American people.' Eventually, he wrote, "policy innovators" were replaced by "political bureaucrats" whose question became, 'How do we hold on to power?' And that led to a collapse of fiscal discipline as the GOP became the party of Big Government."

A Democratic landslide, but not in Nevada (Guy W. Farmer column, Nevada Appeal)

Jon Ralston on why Democrats serious about winning state races shouldn't waste their time in rural Nevada: Will Democrats ever learn? (Las Vegas Sun column)

Opportunity now abounds for the Democratic Party (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

Nevada official's death unfolds into saga: State Controller Kathy Augustine was said to have had a heart attack. Now her spouse is in jail, and her late husband's grave has been torn up (Los Angeles Times article)

Nevada State Archivist Guy Rocha Interviewed For TV Feature

Documentary looks into death of former Nevada controller (Nevada Appeal article)

IN DEPTH: 75TH ANNIVERSARY: UMC's Coming Of Age -- Growth of Southern Nevada's public hospital reflects region it serves (Las Vegas Review-Journal article)

IN DEPTH: UMC must continue to expand, experts say -- Hospital will feel brunt of valley's exploding population (Las Vegas Review-Journal article)

IN DEPTH: UMC provides lots of care to illegal immigrants, most of whom can't pay (Las Vegas Review-Journal article)

Nevada's Environment

Conservationists see opportunity to regain ground (Las Vegas Sun article)

Tahoe science center strives to help resource managers (Leo Poppoff column, North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)

Our Beautiful Region

TRIP OF THE WEEK: Winter perfect time of the year to visit Death Valley (Las Vegas Review-Journal article)

Vault yourself into quiet at Pole Creek (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Trip of the Week: History, wildlife found in Little High Rock Canyon (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

The best case against Yucca Mt. is in the Constitution, not science (Dan Mooney column, Nevada Appeal)

Bill would s expedite opening of controversial Yucca Mountain (Associated Press article)

SOON-TO-BE MAJORITY LEADER: Reid preparing for his new role -- Senator says he knows he'll have to work with Bush (Las Vegas Review-Journal article)

ERIN NEFF: Reid begins difficult task of leading (Las Vegas Review-Journal column)

Nevada to gain from people in high places: State stands to benefit from leadership posts in Congress (Las Vegas Sun article)

A little humility, please (Reno Gazette-Journal editorial)

Nat'l Guard Units Face 2nd Tours in Iraq (Associated Press article)

Bush, Team to Meet With Iraq Study Group (Associated Press article)

Oaxaca Bishop: No Sanctuary for Leftists (Associated Press article)

AP Interview: Wanted Mexican leftist bets Oaxaca rebellion will spread across nation (Associated Press article)

Nevada Journalism

THOMAS MITCHELL: Exciting new media, same solid news content (Las Vegas Review-Journal column)

SHERMAN FREDERICK: Voters like R-J's ideas -- Guess who hates that? (Las Vegas Review-Journal column)

Elections add clout for West (Reno Gazette-Journal article)

Post-election: Promises to keep (Reno Gazette-Journal editorial)

Getting what you vote for (Reno Gazette-Journal editorial)

Now what? (Glen McAdoo column, Lahontan Valley Times)

Bush promise rings hollow: In wake of Democratic win, president makes promise he obviously can't, or won't, keep (Las Vegas Sun editorial)

Yankee Republicans on Last Legs (Associated Press article)

Builders, city get energy friendly (Las Vegas Sun article)

Filling up for the future: Alternative fuels part of strategy for city's fleet (Las Vegas Sun article)

Survey center back in business (Las Vegas Sun article)

Survey provides a glimpse of state's generally happy seniors (Las Vegas Sun article)

Portrait of Nevada's Seniors Survey Project (Cannon Survey Center In Educational Outreach - UNLV website)

Cannon Survey Center Website

Teachers put their hearts into helping with exams (Las Vegas Review-Journal article)

Cost of schools, overcrowding are only expected to get worse (Las Vegas Sun article)