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PPAA18 ***** 4:56 p. m., Saturday, May 8, 2004 #First Edition ***** Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbtiAdvisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao Chairperson Dr. Tony T. Lei President District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega Vice Presidents Dr. William N. Thompson Director of Public Administration Institution Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration Dr. Sue Fawn Chung Director of Culture Institution Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC (702) 255-9058 *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. --------------------------------------- Activist jailed for circulating tax petitions --- Police arrest pair seeking signatures for vote to challenge legislative action By REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU*1 Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal (LVRJ), Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) post the following report of the LVRJ's publication on the same day: Saturday, May 08, 2004 Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal Activist jailed for circulating tax petitions Police arrest pair seeking signatures for vote to challenge legislative action By ED VOGEL REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU CARSON CITY -- Longtime political activist Janine Hansen said Friday her arrest while circulating petitions at a Reno bus terminal is the latest example of government officials trying to stop legitimate political activity.*2 "They are trying to kill the petitions," Hansen said after spending six hours in a holding room at the Washoe County Jail. "It's like my brother Dan said: 'He has rights who is willing to assert them.' We were asserting them. If you don't take a stand, bureaucrats will run over you, no matter what the law is." Reno police arrested Hansen and her 25-year-old son, Zack Triggs, about 6:30 p.m. Thursday after they refused to leave the Regional Transportation Commission's Citifare bus terminal, where they were gathering signatures on petitions. They were released on their own recognizance and ordered to appear in court May 27 on trespassing charges. They are members of Nevadans for Sound Government, which is circulating petitions to force a public vote in November to repeal the $833 million tax increase approved last year by the Legislature and to block government employees from being in the Legislature. "They told us to stop gathering signatures," Janine Hansen said. "I told them their policy was a violation of state law. We said we could and we weren't going to stop, so they arrested us. We aren't going to follow some illegal edict by a petty bureaucrat." George Harris, the leader of Nevadans for Sound Government, said last week the petition gathering may fall short because of continued obstacles and harassment of petition circulars. "This puts the icing on the cake," Harris said. "It shows conclusively we have been harassed. We are sick of it." But Stanyan Peck, the Regional Transportation Commission lawyer, said Hansen could not collect signatures because she refused to fill out an application form that lists restrictions on gathering signatures at the bus station. Although it could take as long as two days for him to approve the application, Peck said, it generally takes less than a day, and sometimes only 10 minutes. "Her position is she doesn't have to do anything," Peck said. "She never told me what the petitions were. We have had six or seven other organizations fill out the paperwork, and they have had the ability to circulate petitions with no problems whatsoever." Hansen's brother, Joel, a Las Vegas lawyer, plans to ask the state Supreme Court for a 60-day extension for gathering signatures, alleging harassment of circulators. Signatures are due May 18. Less than two weeks ago, people were prevented from collecting signatures at a Department of Motor Vehicles office in Reno. The governor's office admitted that was a mistake and informed DMV managers that people have a right to circulate petitions. The Hansens also are leaders of the Independent America Party of Nevada, founded by the late Dan Hansen. Christopher Hansen of Henderson, the party's current chairman, filed a complaint with the secretary of state over the DMV incident. The attorney general's office is investigating. Janine Hansen said she told Peck in advance that she planned to petition at the bus station and informed him of Secretary of State Dean Heller's order last Sept. 17, which states petition gatherers do not have to give advance notice of activities. Janine Hansen said following the RTC guidelines could have prevented her from gathering signatures for five days. Peck said he thought the secretary of state was "exceeding his jurisdiction" in denying the RTC's right to require advance notice on petition gathering efforts. Heller was away Friday on family business. Deputy Secretary of State Renee Parker said she told Peck about the order Friday that no advance notice was required. "Only a court can designate whether a waiting time is reasonable. Whether they can impose other instructions is more for the court to decide."*3 -------------------------------- References *1. REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU with the Author Ed Vogel. *2. Vogel, Ed. 'Activist jailed for circulating tax petitions --- Police arrest pair seeking signatures for vote to challenge legislative action,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com. *3. Ibid. 444444444444 66666666666666666666666 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 ************************************************** | |
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ***** Saturday, May 8, 2004 #First Edition ***** Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbtiAdvisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao Chairperson Dr. Tony T. Lei President District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega Vice Presidents Dr. William N. Thompson Director of Public Administration Institution Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration Dr. Sue Fawn Chung Director of Culture Institution Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC (702) 255-9058 *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. --------------------------------------- APPOINTMENT OF ROBINSON AS ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION AND RURAL ISSUES announced by Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada, U. S. A. By Office of the Governor*1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670 GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ROBINSON AS ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION AND RURAL ISSUES CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today the appointment of Steve Robinson as the Governor's Advisor on Wildlife, Conservation and Rural Nevada Issues. Robinson's appointment will run through June using existing salary savings in the Governor's office.*2 Beginning July 1, contingent on legislative approval of a federal grant the state has received, Robinson will receive an annual salary of $95,100 as the Governor¡¦s advisor. "Steve Robinson has an extensive background in wildlife, conservation and rural Nevada issues, having served with distinction as State Forester," Gov. Guinn said. "He knows our state extremely well, and will be an invaluable resource as we continue to formulate policy in a number of critical areas. He has a well-earned reputation for his expertise in wildland fire, but is extremely well rounded in his knowledge in all areas of natural resources. He is a welcome addition to my administration." Robinson, 55, has served as State Forester since December 2000. Prior to his time as State Forester, Robinson served as director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Washington, D.C. He has held a variety of positions in the U.S. Department of the Interior including Deputy Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Director of the National Interagency Fire Center. He served as company commander in the Nevada National Guard, following active duty service. As State Forester, Robinson has played a key role in implementing state programs that have ensured forest health while also combating the ever-present danger of summer wildfire. ¡§It is a distinct honor to serve in this Governor¡¦s office,¡¨ Robinson said. ¡§The chance to deal with a wide variety of environmental issues and work with the Governor's rural constituency is an opportunity I greatly look forward to.¡¨ Pete Anderson, Deputy State Forester, will be named State Forester on July 1. Anderson has been with the Division of Forestry since 1995.*3 Office of the Governor Media contact: 101 North Carson Street Steve Robinson Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: (775) 684-5643 Fax: 775-684-7198 ------------------------------------- References *1. Office of Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A.. *2. Office of the Governor. 'GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ROBINSON AS ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION AND RURAL ISSUES; A Message From Governor Kenny C. Guinn - May 7, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (May 7, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn. *3. Ibid. 7777777777777777 8888888888888888888888888888888 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 *************************************************** | |
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PPAA18 ***** Thursday, May 6, 2004 #First Edition ***** Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbtiAdvisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao Chairperson Dr. Tony T. Lei President District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega Vice Presidents Dr. William N. Thompson Director of Public Administration Institution Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration Dr. Sue Fawn Chung Director of Culture Institution Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC (702) 255-9058 *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. ----------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE By Kenny C. Guinn*1 The Nevada Department of Transportation is in the midst of a massive undertaking - the largest highway construction program ever for the State of Nevada. Close to $2 billion has been committed for current and future state transportation projects to address one of the most pressing needs here in the country's fastest growing state. I would like to give you a quick update on a few of these projects, as they represent a reduction of traffic congestion in our metropolitan areas while also providing thousands of new jobs and stimulating our state's economy.*2 In the Las Vegas area, projects completed in 2004 or currently under construction include (project costs in parentheses): U.S. 95 widening at Rainbow Curve and Summerlin Interchange ($42 million); Nevada¡¯s approach to Hoover Dam ($32 million); Interstate 215/I-515 Henderson Interchange and extension of I-215 Beltway ($82 million); upgrade of full interchange of I-15 at Lamb Boulevard ($17.5 million); I-15 widening at Union Pacific Railroad overcrossing ($7.4 million); and Rancho Road, from U.S. 95 to Washington Avenue resurface and restripe, ($7 million). In Reno/Carson City, projects completed in 2004 or currently under construction include: I-580 freeway extension, from Reno to Washoe Valley - Phase 1 of four bridges ($80 million); Carson City Freeway, from Arrowhead to U.S. 50 East ($69 million); U.S. 395/I-80 Reno Spaghetti Bowl, reconstruct interchange ($53 million); and U.S. 395 Clear Acre Lane and North McCarran Bridge ($31 million), which is being administered by the Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission. In addition, four new projects are in the early stages of construction or will begin construction in 2004: U.S. 95 widening from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Jones Boulevard in Las Vegas ($195 million); I-80 from Keystone Avenue to Robb Drive in Reno, westbound truck climbing lane ($8 million); U.S. 50/U.S. 95A Fernley to Fallon, reconstruct intersection ($11 million); U.S. 50 Lake Tahoe, binwall replacement ($3.6 million). Construction will also begin for the central Mesquite interchange on I-15 ($7 million); and $52 million has been earmarked for resurfacing, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects throughout the state. In the future, additional funding of nearly $500 million is planned for projects in southern Nevada, and another $430 million is slated for projects in northern Nevada. As your Governor and chairman of the State Transportation Board, I am determined to support the improvement of our transportation infrastructure to keep Nevada's traffic flowing smoothly, safely, and efficiently for many years to come.*3 ----------------------------- References *1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A.. *2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 5, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn. *3. Ibid. ***About the Author: Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978. In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him. In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993. In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others. Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association. Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term. 4444444444444 66666666666666666666666666 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 ***************************************************** | |
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PPAA18 ***** 4:59 p. m., Sunday, May 2, 2004 ***** #First Edition Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbtiAdvisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao Chairperson Dr. Tony T. Lei President District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega Vice Presidents Dr. William N. Thompson Director of Public Administration Institution Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration Dr. Sue Fawn Chung Director of Culture Institution Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC (702) 255-9058 *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. ------------------------------------------ The people who elect the judges and the people who judge the judges By PAI of WBTI*1 The Public Administration Institution (PAI) post the following information by getting rid of a judgement: Sunday, May 02, 2004 Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal JUDICIAL REVIEW: Lawyers judge judges' performance --- To District Judges Jessie Walsh and Kathy Hardcastle the survey is little more than an exercise in petty bickering and chauvinistic behavior designed to even perceived slights. Eight of the 10 judges with the lowest retention scores are women.*2 Most jurists favor analysis, but some say it's not an accurate evaluation By DAVE BERNS REVIEW-JOURNAL ***Family Court Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr. ranked second among judges included in the survey with a retention rating of 95 percent from lawyers who critiqued him. He believes that some participating lawyers do not realize "how negative some of the comments are, how personal the comments are, and it's not really constructive." Photo by Gary Thompson. ***Clark County District Judge Stewart Bell scored a retention rating of 92 percent from lawyers who believe the former Clark County district attorney should remain in his job as a freshman judge. Bell said he disregards the positive and negative comments at the extremes, and instead looks for guidance from the suggestions in the middle. Photo by Jim Laurie. ***Clark County District Judge Kathy Hardcastle says she believes the survey is little more than an exercise in petty bickering and chauvinistic behavior designed to even perceived slights. "You're going to have a certain percentage of the bar who's going to be upset, and they treat the women judges differently," Hardcastle says. Photo by Clint Karlsen. ***Richard Morgan, dean of the Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is convinced that most of the lawyers who participated in the latest edition of the judicial survey tried to fairly assess the judges. Photo by Craig L. Moran. Las Vegas Justice of the Peace James Bixler received the highest retention rating of the 60 judges surveyed, with 96 percent of the lawyers who critiqued him saying they would recommend that he be re-elected to the bench. "I love this job. It's a wonderful job, the freedom to control your own calendar to work at your own pace," Bixler says. ***Photo by Gary Thompson. --------------------------------- They rule over a contentious world of prosecutors and criminals, angry spouses and frustrated plaintiffs. It's a tightly wrapped setting where few people openly critique their performance. After all, what attorneys want to risk the wrath of judges who control much of their professional fate? Judicial evaluations are rare. In Nevada, they come once every four or six years when voters have their say. But how are judges to know what their regular clientele -- lawyers -- think of their day-to-day work? For 12 years, the Review-Journal and the Clark County Bar Association have joined to produce a once-every-two-year analysis of judicial performance. In this year's edition, 3,365 bar association members who have paid their dues and do not face disciplinary action received mailed and e-mailed requests to rate 60 state, county and local judges via the Internet, the first time the survey has been conducted online. Las Vegas Justice of the Peace James Bixler received the highest retention rating of the 60 judges surveyed, with 96 percent of the 183 lawyers who critiqued him saying they would recommend that Bixler be re-elected to the bench. Family Court Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr. ranked second with a retention rating of 95 percent from 135 lawyers. Justice Court Judges Rodney Burr and Stephen Burr followed with scores of 94 percent. Lawyers were asked to only rate judges they have appeared before during the past two years. A good share of the jurists say the ratings serve a valuable purpose, a chance to receive feedback that can spark change. It has led judges to change their courtroom demeanor or to alter practices that caused confusion. "I think there's a value in the exercise in that I will try to study and take to heart those things that were said with an eye toward improvement," said District Judge Stewart Bell. "I think it can be a learning tool," added Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas, who was recently appointed to his post after serving as a Clark County District Court judge. "Sometimes you get comments about your staff. Sometimes you think, 'Do I do that?' " Others see the survey as a flawed effort that doesn't accurately gauge judicial performance, one that fails to account for weekends sacrificed to case preparation or after-hours courses taken to improve knowledge of civil and criminal procedure. The critics say the thoughts of jurors, litigants and court staff should also be included. To District Judges Jessie Walsh and Kathy Hardcastle the survey is little more than an exercise in petty bickering and chauvinistic behavior designed to even perceived slights. Eight of the 10 judges with the lowest retention scores are women. Walsh received the lowest score among the 60 judges. Her 31 percent retention figure was down from a 51 percent rating two years ago when she served as a Municipal Court judge. Hardcastle earned a retention rating of 67 percent, relatively low by the survey's standards but high enough to keep her out of the bottom 10. "I think it is what it is," Walsh said. "I was elected by the citizens and not by a handful of disgruntled lawyers." While judges and lawyers agree there is room for disagreement over interpretations of the law, they say the traits of a good jurist are clear: someone who is fair, firm, unbiased, attentive, patient and acts in a dignified manner. "No, you don't have to be the smartest guy in the room. What you have to have is a good set of radar, a sense of what somebody is saying," said Bill Dressel, president of the National Judicial College in Reno. Southern Nevada's hypergrowth has created challenges for the region's judicial system, added Dressel, a former Colorado judge, who heads the college attended by rookie and longtime jurists seeking to improve their performance. The monthly influx of 6,000 to 7,000 new residents contributes to a lack of confidence in the courts, he said. As a result, new residents are not familiar with judges, the prosecutors and police, and their word may carry less weight for newcomers. "People have to get back the concept that this is your court. That's your biggest hurdle that you've got to overcome in Southern Nevada," Dressel argued. "There's a disconnect. It means they don't have this confidence built into the system. Reno is growing too, but people are familiar with the judges of Northern Nevada. They think, 'This is my judge, and my judge will do the right thing.' " Of all the pitfalls that come with a judgeship there's one that can be fatal to any judicial career. They call it black robe disease, a sign of judicial arrogance. "There are people on the bench who throw their weight around, who forget that they're there to serve people (and instead) behave impolitely, imperiously," Dressel said. Judges displaying signs of that affliction have been known to face electoral opposition from angry lawyers, but Richard Morgan, dean of the Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is convinced that most of the lawyers who filled out the latest judicial survey tried to fairly assess judges. "There's always going to be some segment of the evaluators who may do things for suspicious reasons because they want to get back at a judge for a ruling they didn't like, but in general I think lawyers who complete these evaluations try to be fair," he said. Nevertheless, Walsh, the freshman district judge, said she has heard of male lawyers getting together to drink beer and rip female judges while jointly filling out the surveys, a claim the Review-Journal has not been able to verify. Hardcastle is equally outspoken in her criticism of the approach she says some lawyers adopt toward female judges when filling out the survey or appearing before them in court. "You're going to have a certain percentage of the bar who's going to be upset, and they treat the women judges differently. I don't notice it so much now as when I first began," Hardcastle said. "There's a lack of formality and respect that they give to the (women) judges. I think they test the female judges more than they do the men. We see it as much or more from the female lawyers." UNLV's Morgan said such talk is not uncommon in the legal profession, which did not experience a major influx of women until the 1970s. Concerns about courtroom bias have led bar associations and law schools throughout the country to study the issue. "Sure it's possible there's some gender bias out there. One would hope to the extent it's out there it's unconscious bias ... and efforts to keep sensitizing lawyers and judges will be successful," Morgan said. "That's not to say I'm agreeing there's gender bias in the case of whoever these eight women (judges) are, but the possibility of gender bias is something bar associations and courts around the country have examined with some frequency over the last couple of decades."*3 --------------------------------- References *1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). *2. Dave, Berns, 'JUDICIAL REVIEW: Lawyers judge judges' performance,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 2, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. *3. 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For general ***** Sunday, May 2, 2004 ***** #Second Edition Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbtiAdvisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao Chairperson Dr. Tony T. Lei President District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega Vice Presidents Dr. William N. Thompson Director of Public Administration Institution Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration Dr. Sue Fawn Chung Director of Culture Institution Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC (702) 255-9058 *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. ------------------------------------------ U. S. Senator Harry Reid pointed out that "Academic research is essential" By PAI of WBTI*1 Academic research is essential for educational institutions. To establish UNLV and UN Reno as leading universities, we need to upgrade their levels of academic research. "The research grants announced (for UNLV and UN Reno) this week will help our students and faculties expand their academic horizons," said U. S. Senator Harry Reid on his recent "WHIP ROUND UP" in Washington, D. C. on April 30, 2004.*2 Reid for Nevada Reid Supports Security Help for High-Risk Targets Senator Harry Reid is supporting an initiative that will allow the Department of Homeland Security to provide assistance to high-risk non-profit organizations, including synagogues. Las Vegas has the fastest-growing Jewish population in north America, with an estimated 80,000 Jewish residents and 18 congregations in southern Nevada. Reid, Ensign Announce Astronomy Grant Students in Carson City will have an opportunity to explore the heavens thanks to a grant of almost $50,000 to the astronomy department at Western Nevada Community College. The grant was announced by Senator Reid and Senator John Ensign.*3 UNLV Gets $550,000 for Research Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will study women's health and the history of atomic testing in the state, thanks to $550,000 in grants announced this week by Senator Reid. The UNLV Women's Health Sciences Center will receive $298,000 to purchase equipment for research and education activities, develop curriculum specific to women's health issues, and operate for its first year. The UNLV Nevada Test Site History Project will receive $249,000 to cover salaries of the research staff, travel to conduct participant interviews, and the costs of processing and archiving records.*4 ***Senator Reid joins students from Elko High School on the steps of the United States Capitol. The students were visiting as part of the Close Up program, which promotes civic values. Week in Review Reid Bill Would Cut Health Costs, Expand Coverage - On Thursday Senator Reid introduced The Healthy Employees, Healthy Small Businesses Act (HEHSB). The legislation would establish a new federal refundable tax credit to reimburse small business employers for part of the costs of providing health insurance coverage to their employees. Reid's tax credit would operate on a sliding scale, providing a significant tax credit to all businesses with fewer than 50 employees, but giving the greatest tax relief to the smallest enterprises. Companies with fewer than 10 employees could claim a credit of 50 percent of the cost of each eligible employee's policy, up to a limit of $1,500 for an individual policy or $3,400 for a family policy. Senate Extends Transportation Bill- At Senator Reid's urging, the Senate on Thursday agreed to a two-month extension of federal transportation programs that were set to expire on May 1. Reid warned that a failure to extend the programs would sidetrack road and transit projects and force the government to lay off thousands of workers. The House and Senate have passed separate versions of a new six-year transportation bill and efforts to reach an agreement continue. Ban on Internet Access Gets Four-Year Extension- The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to extend a four-year ban on Internet access taxes, which most experts believe will help keep Internet broadband access affordable and more widely available, particularly in rural areas. The House has previously approved a permanent ban, setting up the need for a conference committee to resolve the differences. INSIDER'S CALENDAR The Senate will convene on Monday, May 3, at 1:00 p.m. with a period of morning business until 2:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. the Senate will resume consideration of the FSC-ETI bill under an agreement limiting first degree amendments. No roll call votes will occur on Monday. During the remainder of the week, the Senate may consider the Budget Conference Report. Under the Budget Act, debate on the report is limited to 10 hours. Reid's Words Academic research is essential to establish UNLV and UN Reno as leading universities. The research grants announced this week will help our students and faculties expand their academic horizons. http://reid.senate.gov Fax: (202) 228-7362 Phone: (202) 224 - 2158 ----------------------- References *1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Insitute (WBTI). *2. Office of Senator Harry Reid. 'WHIP ROUND UP,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (April 30, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. *3. Ibid. *4. Ibid. 7777777777777777777 5555555555555555555555555555 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888**************************************************** | |
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ELECTION AND PUBLIC SERVICE ***** Wednesday, April 28, 2004 #First Edition Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbtiWednesday, April 28, 2004 Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal Official Wednesday, April 28, 2004 Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal '$1 million race' begins in earnest By ERIN NEFF REVIEW-JOURNAL The phrase "Nevada Supreme Court race" has been something of an oxymoron in recent years as incumbents usually ran unopposed or faced light challenges. .... But the contest for the now-open Department E seat this year will definitely be a race, and it is quickly shaping up as one of the most intriguing and potentially expensive statewide races of the political year. Clark County District Judge Ron Parraguirre, in formally announcing his bid for the seat Tuesday morning, called it a "$1 million race." He will be facing Reno entertainment attorney John Mason and Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Douglas Smith. "If I sit there like a mushroom and don't raise any money, I'm not going to get elected and I'm not going to be able to do the job," Parraguirre said. .... Parraguirre's plan changed with the April 15 announcement by Deborah Agosti that she would not be seeking re-election to the Department E seat. .... Mason, a former chairman of the state Republican Party, has raised about $400,000, including $135,000 of his own money, and already is advertising on television and billboards statewide. "I hope he's not right, but if he can raise $1 million, so can I," Mason said. .... Republican consultant Sig Rogich said a majority of voters still are undecided. .... "I have good name recognition in the rurals and in Northern Nevada," Parraguirre said. Parraguirre got his law degree from the University of San Diego Law School and was a legislative assistant to former Sen. Paul Laxalt in Washington, D.C. He returned to Nevada in 1987 to practice law. He won a seat in Las Vegas Municipal Court in 1991 and served three terms before being appointed by Gov. Kenny Guinn to his current seat on the District Court bench in 1999. One reason the Department E race was drawing media attention was last year's 6-1 decision, penned by Agosti, in Guinn v. the Legislature. The court temporarily set aside a voter-mandated provision of the constitution requiring a two-thirds majority vote to approve tax increases. .... "I think it's a great advantage," Mason said. "People need a fresh nonjudicial voice on the court. They need the people's point of view in interpreting the constitution." Political consultant Kent Oram said statewide races become "a television and sign race." ..... The top two vote-getters in the September primary advance to the November general election. The race is non-partisan and is for a six-year term on the bench. .... The Department A Supreme Court race being vacated by Shearing also has drawn three candidates. Washoe Chief District Judge Jim Hardesty, Clark County Probate Commissioner Don Ashworth and Clark County Family Judge Cynthia Dianne Steel have announced bids for the seat. ---------------------------- References *1. Neff, Erin '"$1 million race" begins in earnest.' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (April 28, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ. *2. Ibid. 5555555555555 66666666666666666666666 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 ************************************************** | |
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ELECTION AND PUBLIC SERVICENewsbrief ***** Sunday, April 25, 2004***** #First Edition Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti 88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88% ---------------------------- Good to have community participation By Xiaosheng Huang and PAI*1 Dear Xiaosheng, How are you? Would you like to be invited as a guest to our Event and Dinner Party on March 9, 2004?*@ *@For more details, please have you Assitant click on the Section of "PPAA18".*2 Sincerely, Tony & Judy WBTI 11111111111 666666666666666666 888888888888888888888888888888888888 ***************************************************** --- Xiaosheng Huang wrote: > Dear Dr. Lei, > > Many thanks for your help and support. Enclosed > please > find my resume (for application) and an article in Chinese about me. > > I'll see you next week.*3 > > If I can of any assistance, please let me know. > > Best regards, > > Xiaosheng-------------------------------- References *1. Xiaosheng Huang is an Attorney at the Law Office of Albert Lum. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). *2. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (March 5, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. *3. Huang, Xiaosheng. "An e-mail to WBTI from Mr. Xiaosheng Huang," (February, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Law Office of Albert Lum. 2222222222222 5555555555555555555555555 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 *************************************************** | | Go To Page: [1][2][3][4][5] 6 [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] | |