We are pleased to post the "WHIP ROUND UP" from the Office of Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate in Washington, D. C. on July 9, 2004.

"Friday's federal court ruling on Yucca Mountain is a huge victory for Nevada. The court realized that the environmental safeguards on the project simply aren't strong enough. I hope it will help put an end to this misguided plan to dump nuclear waste in our state," stated in the 'Reid's Words' on the "WHIP ROUND UP"*2 just published. It was faxed by the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid from Washington D. C. to Dr. Tony Lei in the afternoon on July 9, 2004.*3

The following is Reid's "WHIP ROUND UP":

Reid for Nevada
Nevada Wins Court Ruling On Yucca Mountain
Senator Harry Reid hailed Friday's decision by the U.S. Circuit Court in Washington D.C., which ruled that environmental safeguards on the Yucca Mountain nuclear repository are not strong enough to protect the people of Nevada from the dangers of nuclear waste. Reid, who has fought Yucca Mountain for years, predicted that the ruling will help kill the project for good.*4

Reid, Ensign Win $4.5 Million for Better Equipment for U.S. Troops
Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign have set aside $4.5 million in the Defense Appropriations budget for a Nevada company to supply troops with high-tech personal flashlights. The lights are designed and manufactured by Reva International, a Reno-based company, and will help keep troops safe during nighttime operations.

Reid, Ensign Cheer Funds for Youth Soccer
Boulder Dam Area Council Boy Scouts of America were awarded $14,000 thanks to Senators Reid and Ensign. The grant will help expand the area's soccer program and provide more opportunities for disadvantaged Hispanic youths in Las Vegas.

Reid, Ensign Announce Loans for Fallon, Churchill County
Fallon residents will benefit from a new sewer facility thanks to a $2,042,758 Rural Development Loan announced by Nevada Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign. Meanwhile, a training facility for disabled citizens in Churchill County will be expanded thanks to a $200,000 loan.

Reid Secures $6 Million for Hawthorne
Senator Reid has secured funding that will equip the Hawthorne Army Depot with the latest technology to dispose of the military's old weapons. This is the third year in a row Reid has secured $6 million for the Depot in the Senate Defense Appropriations bill.

Working with Nevadans
?Las Vegas student Cortney Tuggle met with Senator Reid while in Washington for the National Young Leaders Conference.
?/B>Senator Reid met with Presidential Classroom student Lauren Liebhardt of Las Vegas during her visit to the Capitol.
?/B>Lead America students - Jessica Barba, Supriya Beach and Ashley Stevens - met with Senator Reid while in D.C. for a leadership conference.

***Shari Buck, Councilwoman for North Las Vegas, Congresswoman Shelly Berkley and Senator Reid celebrate the inauguration of the new MAX bus service between downtown Las Vegas and Nellis AFB. The service, which will serve as a national model, combines the comfort and quality service of rail with the economy and efficiency of a bus.

Week in Review
Senate Backs Youth Suicide Prevention - Senator Reid's legislation on youth and adolescent suicide prevention passed the Senate Thursday night. Senator Reid introduced the bill with Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR), whose 21-year-old son, Garrett, committed suicide last year. The legislation, known as the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, would target resources to states like Nevada that have higher rates of youth suicide, and expand prevention programs to families and at-risk youth.

Australia, Morocco Free Trade Agreements Loom - Following disposition of the Family Marriage Amendment next week, the Senate will likely consider a pair of free trade agreements for Australia and Morocco. Under the fast-track rules for trade measures, each agreement is subject to 20 hours of debate with no amendments in order. Both agreements eliminate or severely reduce tariffs and quotas on the trade of goods and services with the United States.

Class Action Reform - Efforts to reach agreement on bipartisan class action reform died this week, as the Majority Leader severely limited the number of Republican and Democratic amendments that could be offered to the bill. Without an opportunity to offer amendments, Senators from both parties objected to proceeding on the measure, leading to the defeat of a cloture motion on Thursday and spelling an end to the legislation for the time being.

Congress Stalled On Highway Bill - Senator Reid warned Thursday that Congress might not complete a comprehensive transportation bill that would provide billions of dollars for highways and other projects. Reid made the assessment after House and Senate negotiators failed to reach a compromise on spending for the six-year period. The House approved $283.2 billion in its bill while the Senate okayed $318.9 billion. President Bush has threatened to veto any bill higher than $256 billion.

INSIDER'S CALENDAR
The Senate will convene Monday July 12 at 1 p.m. and resume consideration of the Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 40, the Constitutional Amendment on Marriage Resolution, with the time until 6 p.m. equally divided between the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee.
No roll call votes will occur on Monday.
The Senate is expected to continue consideration of the resolution on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a vote in relation to the resolution on Wednesday.
Following disposition of the Marriage Resolution, the Senate is expected to consider the Australian Free Trade Agreement.

Reid's Words
"Friday's federal court ruling on Yucca Mountain is a huge victory for Nevada. The court realized that the environmental safeguards on the project simply aren't strong enough. I hope it will help put an end to this misguided plan to dump nuclear waste in our state."*5

http://reid.senate.gov Fax: (202) 228-7362 Phone: (202) 224 - 2158

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*1. Harry Reid is U. S. Senator and the Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate. This flier was edited by Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'WHIP ROUND UP,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (July 9, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'WHIP ROUND UP,' "A fax to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (July 9, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*5. Ibid.

It is our pleasure to post the following Press Release from the Office of Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), just a few minutes ago. This is a great news for all our citizens, residents, and vivitors of Nevda. It is bright for Kenny to say: "I truly believe Nevadans can sleep more peacefully tonight, confident in the knowledge that...."

Gov. Guinn statement on U.S. Court of Appeals DECISION

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn released the following statement regarding today's U.S. Court of Appeals' decision regarding Nevada's Yucca Mountain cases*2:

"This is an important victory for the State of Nevada and a major setback for the Department of Energy's effort to place nuclear waste in our state. Today's ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals reinforces what the State of Nevada has said all along: that the science used by the Department of Energy is not sound nor is it safe, and that the 10,000-year standard used by the Environmental Protection Agency is woefully inadequate and is inconsistent with the Congressionally-mandated recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences. I truly believe Nevadans can sleep more peacefully tonight, confident in the knowledge that there is recognition in our courts that the EPA deliberately rejected the sound advice of the scientific community and adopted a standard that runs contrary to the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of Nevada. I would like to congratulate Attorney General Brian Sandoval and the state's talented legal team for working so hard and so successfully in bringing out about this important victory today."*3

Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505

Dr. Kenny Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

BRIAN SANDOVAL was sworn in as Nevada's Attorney General on January 6, 2003. Sandoval graduated from the University of Nevada and The Ohio State University College of Law.*4

As Attorney General, Sandoval is committed to fighting crime, protecting seniors and children from fraud and abuse and preserving integrity in government.

As the state's chief law enforcement officer, Sandoval will lead a staff of 350, including 140 lawyers, and administer a budget of $42 million. Among many other responsibilities, the Nevada Attorney General's office prosecutes consumer, insurance and worker's compensation fraud cases, provides legal counsel to all the Nevada state agencies and is responsible for almost all state prison litigation matters.

Prior to his election as Attorney General, former Governor Bob Miller appointed Sandoval to the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1998. One year later, Governor Kenny Guinn named Sandoval as the Chairman of the Commission. At age 35, he was the youngest person in Nevada history to serve in that capacity. Governor Guinn also appointed Sandoval to serve as the Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Policy Review Panel.

Under Sandoval's leadership, the Commission adopted regulations that limited neighborhood gaming, prohibited child-themed slot machines, enhanced assistance for problem gamblers and strengthened protections for athletes associated with legalized sports betting. As Chairman, Sandoval also testified before the United States Congress, the Nevada Legislature, and several gaming conferences in the United States and Canada.

Before his Commission appointment, Sandoval served two terms in the Nevada Legislature, where he sponsored fourteen bills that became law. These bills provided additional protections for children, increased penalties for criminals and tax savings for Nevada residents.

As a Legislator, Sandoval also served on the Nevada Legislative Commission, the Advisory Commission on Sentencing, the Juvenile Justice Commission, the Advisory Council for Community Notification of Sex Offenders and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Oversight Committee.

After serving in the Legislature, Sandoval spent three years as the Nevada at large member of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board.

Brian Sandoval is a member of the Nevada State Boards of Pardons, Prisons, Examiners, Transportation, Domestic Violence and Private Investigators and the Boards of Trustees for Children's Cabinet of Reno, Nevada, KNPB Channel 5 (PBS Station), St. Jude's Ranch and the Washoe County, Nevada Law Library.

During law school at the Ohio State University College of Law, he served as an extern to the Ohio Supreme Court. He is licensed to practice law in Nevada, California, and the District of Columbia.*5

Brian Sandoval is also one of the Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of WBTI. It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the all the officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

"Earlier this week, Berkley secured the backing of the top Democrat on the House Rules Committee -- Rep. Martin Frost (D-TX) -- to block any attempt to structure the House rule on the energy spending bill to favor allowing nearly $750 million to be added to the Yucca budget. The action by the Rules Committee preserved the right of Berkley and other lawmakers to raise objections against efforts to spend more on dumping nuclear waste in Nevada," stated in the Press Release by the Office of U. S. congresswoman shelley Berkley on June 25, 2004. Late Night Work in Rules Committee Helps Preserve Fair Treatment For Nevadans," stated in the Press Released by the Office of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley on June 25, 2004.*6

"Had it not been for the support of Rep. Frost and the Democratic members of the House Rules Committee, this bill could have easily allowed billions more to be spent on Yucca Mountain and limited Congressional oversight. At the same time, we continue to face an uphill fight against an Administration and Republican leaders in Congress who care more about the profits of the nuclear industry than they do about the scientific uncertainties that surround Yucca Mountain or the threat to the safety of millions of Americans that nuclear waste shipments will create," said Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV).*7

U. S. Congresswoman Berkley Says Court Ruling Could Bury Nuclear Waste Storage at Yucca Mountain in her statement on June 9, 2004. It is our pleasure to post Shelley's Press Release on Friday July 9 as in the following:

July 9, 2004

(July 9, 2004; Washington, D.C.) U. S. Representative Shelley Berkley today declared that a ruling by a U.S. federal appeals court may spell the end of efforts to bury high-level nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain. In its ruling, the court found that a radiation standard established by EPA for the Yucca dump did not meet legal requirements for protecting public health and safety.*8

In response to the ruling, Berkley issued the following statement:

"The people of Nevada should throw up their arms and cheer at this court ruling. By tossing out the EPA's radiation standard, the court has said that the Bush Administration's plan for Yucca Mountain will not protect the health and safety of Nevada residents. I have no doubt that the White House and the nuclear power industry are going to fight the court's action, but this should serve as a warning to both, that science, not politics, must guide this process.

“It is long past time that we pull the plug on funding for Yucca Mountain and invest in the safe storage of nuclear waste at the sites where it was produced. This solution is good for a century and is already in use around the nation.

“The days of burying our heads in the sand by attempting to bury nuclear waste in Nevada are over. Technology ultimately holds the answer to the nation's nuclear waste problem, and we should be investing more in research. We have already wasted billions of dollars on a hole in the Nevada desert, and today's court ruling only proves that the Yucca Mountain is unsafe, unwise and unworkable."*9

Shelley Berkley is an Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

"Friday's federal court ruling on Yucca Mountain is a huge victory for Nevada. The court realized that the environmental safeguards on the project simply aren't strong enough. I hope it will help put an end to this misguided plan to dump nuclear waste in our state," stated in the 'Reid's Words' on the "WHIP ROUND UP" just published. It was faxed by the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid from Washington D. C. to Dr. Tony Lei in the afternoon on July 9, 2004.*10

Harry Reid is the first Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A.. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). GSBPA did also the editing of this article.
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'Press Release: Gov. Guinn statement on U.S. Court of Appeals Decision - July 9, 2004,' "An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (July 9, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Nevada Attorney General. "Our Attorney General Brian Sandoval," (2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of the Attorney General.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Office of the Congresswoman. 'Late Night Work in Rules Committee Helps Preserve Fair Treatment For Nevadans,' "A Press Release of the Office of Shelley Berkley," (June 24, 2004), Washington, D.C.: Office of the Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
*7. Ibid.
*8.Office of the Congresswoman. 'Berkley Says Court Ruling Could Bury Nuclear Waste Storage at Yucca Mountain,' "A Press Release of the Office of Shelley Berkley," (July 9, 2004), Washington, D.C.: Office of the Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
*9. Ibid.
*10. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'Reid's Words' on the "WHIP ROUND UP",' "A fax from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (July 9, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

Fire officials to brief Gov. Guinn

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn will be briefed at 9 a.m., Friday in the capitol by local and federal officials about the threat of fire in Nevada.*2

ˇ§Another year of drought has created extremely dangerous conditions,ˇ¨ Gov. Guinn said. ˇ§It will be important to hear what resources we have available to protect lives and property.ˇ¨

ˇP WHAT: Fire threat briefing.

ˇP WHO: Pete Anderson, Nevada State Forester; Kevin Hull, BLM Fire Manager; Mike Dondero, U.S. Forest Service Fire Manager.

ˇP WHERE: Governorˇ¦s office, State capitol.

ˇP WHEN: 9 a.m., Friday.

ˇP MEDIA: The briefing is open to the media. The Governor and fire officials will be available for individual interviews after the briefing.*3

Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505

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*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'Press Release: Fire Officials to Brief Gov. Guinn - July 8, 2004,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (July 8, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

It is our pleasure to post the Press Release from Office of Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada which has been received by Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), just a few minutes ago early this morning:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670
GOV. GUINN APPOINTS RON LURIE TO WILDLIFE COMMISSION

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn*** has appointed Ron Lurie of Las Vegas to represent the general public on the Board of Wildlife Commissioners. Lurie replaces John Moran, who resigned to become a member of the Gaming Commission.*2

Lurie, 63, is a former Las Vegas mayor and city council member who is executive vice president and general manager of Arizona Charlieˇ¦s hotel/casino in Las Vegas.

ˇ§Iˇ¦m very pleased to appoint Ron Lurie to the Wildlife Commission,ˇ¨ Gov. Guinn said. ˇ§For more than three decades, he has an extensive record of participation on a number of boards, commissions and committees, including his tenure as mayor and city council member in Las Vegas. He will bring a balanced understanding of wildlife issues to the Wildlife Commission.ˇ¨

Said Lurie: ˇ§Iˇ¦m honored Governor Guinn has appointed me to represent the general public on the Wildlife Commission. This is a board that Iˇ¦ve always had a great interest in ˇV Iˇ¦m a lifelong hunter and fisherman. For many years Iˇ¦ve followed the agendas from the Wildlife Commission and I understand the challenges that the Wildlife Commission faces in our state. Iˇ¦m looking forward to working with the other members of the board in helping to manage wildlife and boating issues throughout our state.ˇ¨

Lurie has served on the Board of Equalization, the Clark County Board of Health, Senior Citizens Advisory Board, Regional Transportation Commission, the Governorˇ¦s Commission on the Future of Nevada, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Board, Board of Directors for the Greater Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, United Way of Southern Nevada Board of Directors and Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club.

Gov. Guinn also announced the reappointment of Wildlife Commissioners Chris MacKenzie of Carson City and Mike Riordan of Jiggs. Lurie will finish Moranˇ¦s term, which runs through June 30, 2006. MacKenzie and Riordanˇ¦s terms run through June 30, 2007.

The Board of Wildlife Commissioners, created through NRS 501.167, consists of nine members appointed by the Governor. The nine members compose an administrative board created for the purpose of administering fish and game laws.

Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505

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*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A.. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'GOV. GUINN APPOINTS RON LURIE TO WILDLIFE COMMISSION; A Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn - July 7, 2004,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (July 7, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

***About Governor Kenny Guinn (by the Editor of this flier):

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.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 47 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.