BERKLEY BACKS MORE FUNDING TO SERVE NEEDS OF NEVADA VETERANS
Care for America and Nevada with perspective wbti: ***** "She has a privilege and responsibility to help protect Nevada and communities all across the U. S. from terrorism and other security risks!" ---Tony Tung-tien Lei, Senior Advisor to U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
By Shelley Berkley

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Dear Tony,

Today I voted to increase funding to care for America ¡¯s veterans. The 2009 Military Construction and VA funding package was passed by the House this morning by a vote of 409-4. (Continues after next paragraph...)

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However, the White House is threatening to veto more funding for the VA, including additional resources to address PTSD and other mental health issues impacting troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan . The measure includes $48 billion in funding needed to serve the needs of veterans in Nevada and nationwide, a $3 billion increase over White House funding levels.*2

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¡°The VA is facing its biggest challenge in decades as America welcomes home our troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and this additional funding will help make sure we can provide these men and women, and our older veterans, the top notch healthcare they deserve. Our bill increases funding for the VA by more than $3 billion over the President¡¯s budget and I challenge those seeking to block this bill to explain to America ¡¯s veterans and their families why they oppose a measure that will enable us to better care for those who served our nation in the military. As a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, I have heard first hand from the VA about the need for more resources and today we are answering that call by increasing funding to expand healthcare, address mental health issues, modernize VA facilities, to aid homeless veterans and to supply state-of-the-art prosthetics to VA patients who have lost a limb or limbs."

Here are the details of the bill:

H.R. 6599 - The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs FY09 Appropriations Bill

Total VA Funding: $47.7 billion, $2.9 billion over the President¡¯s request, for veterans¡¯ medical care, claims processors, and facility improvements.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse: $3.8 billion for specialty mental health care and $584 million for substance abuse programs.

Beneficiary Travel: $100 million above the President¡¯s request to increase the beneficiary travel reimbursement rate from 28.5 cents per mile to 41.5 cents per mile.

Assistance for Homeless Vets: $130 million for the homeless grants and per diem program, rejecting the President¡¯s $8 million cut and the same as 2008, including $32 million to hire additional personnel for the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program.

New Generation Prosthetics: $1.6 billion, $250 million above 2008 and $116 million above the President¡¯s request, to provide veterans with appropriate prosthetic support given recent advances in technology. An additional $500 million will go to research to help improve the quality of life for injured and aging veterans.

Construction/Maintenance: $1.9 billion, rejecting the President¡¯s $788 million cut and $215 million above 2008, to fulfill the Department¡¯s commitment to fund recommendations made by the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES), which was established to look at facilities and determine their construction. Also includes $5 billion for on-going maintenance and renovations.

I hope you find this update and information useful. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.*3

Sincerely,

Shelley Berkley
Member of Congress

Contact Information Website: http://berkley.house.gov/

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About the Author

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was first elected to the U. S. House of Representatives in November, 1998. She won the election continuously every two years. Shelley represents constituents living in the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The District annually records the largest population increase in the nation. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada.
She has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades. Shelley has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. She completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled in UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, she returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.
U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has successfully sought appointments that enable her to meet the needs of Southern Nevada, since she swore in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 1999.
Shelley is a former Vice Chair of the Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents. Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was then twice elected as a Regent by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students.
This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada’s successes.
On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony T. Lei that,"Thank you for your generous contribution to my re-election campaign. I greatly appreciate your support. Please know that your help makes a significant difference. I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."
Shelley Berkley is born a learned leader. Shelley is an educated leader. Shelley is a prctical and bright leader since her college life. She received her juris doctorate degree from San Deigo Law School. She was the former Regent of University and Colleges of Nevada. She has been Executive Advisor for Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since 1996. Her successful leadership both good in work performance and human relations has won all her assistants' and followers' full and sincere respects. In order to celebrate Shelley Berkley's winning as U. S. Congresswoman, elected as a member of the International Relations Committee (IRC) of the Congress, and Dr. Tony T. Lei as her Senior Advisor; Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) established the "Literature and Academic Forum" ("LAF") in 1999. It is brought to you now by Las Vegas Review-Journal's Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com on the section of "LAF5" {now continues in "Social & Community (LAF6)"} at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.
At the time when Shelley was elected as the Member of IRC, she told Las Vegas Review-Journal that to promote the tourism, trade, and investment with foriegn countries for Nevada and our states is her primary interest.
Shelley's popularlity is arising from her effective production for public service and good personal traits by nature and sincerity.
Shelley Berkley is also a 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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*737. ... for a search of "Beautiful Mt. Charleston on YouTube" by Google ...
*2. Shelley Berkley, '.......,' "An e-mail from ...
*767. ... for a search of "Beautiful Red Rock, Nevada on YouTube" by Google ...
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August 1, 2008
Congresswoman Shelley Berkley - Representing Nevada's 1st Congressional District
Biography BERKLEY E-NEWS
BERKLEY BACKS MORE FUNDING TO SERVE NEEDS OF NEVADA VETERANS
*101. Shelley Berkley for Congress, and Tiffany Chang. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley and her most recent Newsletter on August 30, 2007!' "A search of 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley ...' by the world's leading search engines on Internet," (November 19, 2007), U. S. A.: MSN.com.
*102. Berkley, Shelley. 'Berkley Enews: Yucca Mountain Hearing Dec. 3rd,' "An e-mail from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of WBTI [Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:01:26 -0800]," (November 19, 2007), Washington, D. C.: Desk of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Office.
*103. Shelley Berkley, 'Yucca Mountain Hearing on December 3, 2007 ---Dr. Tony T. Lei wbti: Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has a privilege and responsibility to help protect Nevada and communities all across the U. S. from terrorism and other security risks!' "A feature article in the section of 'Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman' on WBTI's website," (Washington DC: Office of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, November 19, 2007), 1.
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Press Release - Gibbons Appoints General Counsel (nvg@GOV.NV.GOV)
Tourism wbti: Dr. Feng-wei Lai has been recommended by our notable faculty and advisory board memmbers for promoting to Associate Professor in the GSBPA of WBTI
By Office of the Governor (NV), Ben Kieckhefer, Mark Denton, Valerie Weber, and Jennifer Kung

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Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons today announced the appointment of Christopher G. Nielsen as his new General Counsel.*102

Nielsen is currently the deputy executive director of the Nevada Department of Taxation where he oversees the compliance division, including the administration of tax law and policies. Among his other responsibilities, Nielsen monitors department legislation and regulations, represents the department before the Nevada Legislature and manages taxpayer appeals to the Nevada Tax Commission.

~{!0~}I~{!/~}m excited Chris has decided to join my team,~{!1~} Gibbons said. ~{!0~}He has an in depth knowledge of state law that will help him tackle the wide variety of issues the governor~{!/~}s office is involved with. I~{!/~}m confident he will be a tremendous asset as we move into the 2009 Legislative Session.~{!1~}

Prior to joining the Department of Taxation in 2007, Nielsen served as a Senior Deputy Attorney General in the Nevada Attorney General~{!/~}s office where he represented the Secretary of State with respect to elections and commercial recordings. He also represented the Department of Taxation with numerous administrative appeals, including before the Nevada Supreme Court.

~{!0~}I appreciate the opportunity Governor Gibbons has given me,~{!1~} Nielsen said. ~{!0~}It is a great honor, and I look forward to continuing to serve the state, and the administration, in my new role as General Counsel.~{!1~}

Nielsen graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a B.S. in biology and he received his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.

Nielsen will begin his new position in the Governor~{!/~}s office on Monday, Aug. 11. He is assuming the position vacated by Josh Hicks, who was recently promoted to Chief of Staff.*103

The following article has been published by the Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal and referred by many authors of business and educational institutions: *737

"Through the recommendations of our faculty members, including Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas, District Court Judge Cheryl Moss, and Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, Dr. Feng-wei Lai has been appointed as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) and Chairman of Penghu and Nevada Tourism Development Research Committee of the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on September 6, 2005." The announcement was made by Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI, on September 7, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*2

Dr. Feng-wei Lai was born in September 20, 1953. His nationality is Penghu county, Taiwan.

He received his B.S. degree from Tunghai University. Dr. Feng-wei Lai earned his Engineering Management Doctoral degree (Ph. D.) from MISSOURI University here in the United States (USA).*3 He is now the Magistrate of Penghu County, Taiwan.

The following is a list of some Dr. Lai's publications:

(1) About nuclear power and solutions of our country to deal with it

(2) Cultivation of Penghu book 1 (published October 2002)

(3) Cultivation of Penghu book 2 (published December 2003)

(4) Penghu County Government 1998-2002 Events and Establishment of the Penghu Government (published December 2002)

(5) Green green grass (published December 2003).

Dr. Lai also wrote a thesis entitled, "Technology Organization Alliance-Resonance Theory Perspective".

During his many years public service, he received the following honors:

(1) 4th place in the policy satisfaction investigation done and authorized by Universal TV and the Journalist

(2) Fourth place in the policy satisfaction investigation done by ETTV and China Times

(3) First place in the policy satisfaction investigation done by National Cheng Kung University

(4) Second place in the policy satisfaction investigation done by Common Health Magazine

(5) Third place in the policy satisfaction investigation done by Common Health Magazine

(6) Second place in the policy satisfaction investigation done by CW Magazine.*4

On his Policy, Establishment, and Visions as the Magistrate of Penghu County, Dr. Lai set his goal "to develop Penghu into 'an International isle, A Pearl in the Ocean' since accession. Furthermore, Dr. Lai set two major policy guidelines for the people: 'Improve the Environment, and Inspire Energy'. By aggressively improving the life quality and industry environment, we try to pursuit stability under growth. In this pursuit, we hold the faith to help ourselves and people will help us in return."*5

Magistrate Feng-wei Lai of Penghu County led a delegation team of about 20 high-ranking officials to visit Nevada on September 4, 2005. A welcome dinner party was held for him and his wife on September 5, 2005 at the Sky Room of Stratosphere Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. He and his delegation team visited the Office of Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn in Las Vegas on September 6, 2005. A welcome confernce was held by the Office in its Meeting room. A gifts exchange between Governor Kenny Guinn and Magistrate Feng-wei Lai was also held.*6

"Dr. Tony T. Lei is one of the respectable first class alumni of Tunghai University. We've several other distinguished alumni like him among our first four classes. It's my interest to join WBTI with my knowledge, wisdom, and talent for the promotion and cooperation of academic and tourism development between Nevada and Penghu. This is a great challenge, but a worthy and honorable effort. Of international importance, Penghu's relationship and ties with Nevada has become a valuable asset. We hope that a modern administrative strategy will be formed and based on mutual cooperation and development among the international cities. It's my honor to be named as an Assistant Professor at GSBPA of WBTI," said Dr. Feng-wei Lai in the Conference held at Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn's Office on September 6, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*7

Dr. Feng-wei Lai has been recommended by our notable faculty and advisory board memmbers for promoting to Associate Professor in the GSBPA of WBTI at his three years' anniversary date of honorable mission on September 6, 2008.

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*102. Office of the Governor (NV). 'GIBBONS APPOINTS GENERAL COUNSEL,' "... through its Ben Kieckhefer, Communications Director {nvg@GOV.NV.GOV} to WBTI ... at July 30, 2008 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 2:22 PM ...
*103. Ibid.
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*737. Michael Douglas, Valerie Weber, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang, 'Dr. Feng-wei Lai has been appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute,' "A feature article in the section of 'International Cities Business Council' at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti ," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Reviewjournal.com, September 7, 2005), 5.
*1. Michael Douglas is a distinguished Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada and the Minority Whip of the Assembly. Cheryl Moss is a District Court Judge of Nevada serving in Las Vegas, Clark County.
*2. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Dr. Tony T. Lei's Special Column of 'Nevada Examiner'," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Lai, Feng-wei. 'A profile of Feng-wei Lai,' " A search of 'Magistrate Feng-wei Lai' by the search engines," (September 6, 2005), U. S. A.: Yahoo.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Lai, Feng-wei. 'A profile of Penghu County,' "A search of 'Penghu, Taiwan,' on the Internet," (September 6, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*6. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'Taiwan Benevolent Association of America' by the world's leading search engines on Internet," (September 5, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "A feature article in 'Newsbrief of WBTI' on the Communitylink of LVRJ," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Reviewjournal.com.

Deadline: Tomorrow (info@barackobama.com)
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mike --

Tomorrow is the financial reporting deadline for July.*1

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Once again, everyone will be sizing up this campaign to see if we can .......

Your hard work and generosity have gotten us this far, but the fact remains, our opponents still have a big fundraising advantage. They are very good at raking in huge donations, especially from Washington lobbyists and special interest PACs.

<<< On Google, MSN, Search, Ask, AOL, Yahoo, YouTube, WebCrawler, Facebook, Lycos, Altavista, Sina, and among others ... "OBAMA, Barack, a Senator from Illinois; born in Honolulu, Hawaii, August 4, 1961; obtained early education in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Hawaii; continued education at Occidental College, Los Angeles, Calif.; received a B.A. in 1983 from Columbia University, New York City; worked as a community organizer in Chicago, Ill.; studied law at Harvard University, where he became the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review, and received J.D. in 1991," posts the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. "Obama, Barack. The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream. New York: Crown Publishers, 2006."
U. S. Senator Barack Obama is one of the Distinguished Authors of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
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That's why we need to show the strength of our grassroots movement before tomorrow's deadline. Help prove that a campaign powered by people like you, giving only what they can afford, can go toe-to-toe with the Republican fundraising machine.

... to support this movement for change:

https://donate.barackobama.com/deadline

As you've probably heard, if you make a donation before tomorrow at midnight, you could join me at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

This year, we're opening up the convention the way supporters like you have opened up the political process all across the country. On the last day, more than 75,000 people will come together to be a part of history -- folks like you who have been building this movement from the bottom up.

It will be an incredible event, and if you make a donation in any amount before tomorrow's deadline, you and a guest could travel to Denver, spend a couple of nights at a hotel, and join me backstage before I accept the nomination.*5

....... I'm looking forward to seeing you soon:

https://donate.barackobama.com/deadline

[[[ "Dear Dr. Lei and Judy, I am truly honored to be a member of the famous and well-respected WBTI. WBTI has contributed so much to this community, such as education, business and commerce, political awareness and participation, as well as diversity of cultures," wrote Cheryl Moss, District Court Judge of Nevada.*1 "I wish the best for your continued Success! Sincerely, Judge Cheryl Moss." ]]] *6

Thanks,

Barack

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To view her colorful and elegant photo, people may click on the website at www.worldjournal.com [in the section of "News -- East (in Chinese)" on March 10, 2008]. }}}*008

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LIVE TONIGHT -- 8:30 p.m. EDT: Watch streaming video of Al Gore and Barack Obama at a rally in Detroit, Michigan: *(4)

http://www.BarackObama.com

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*1. Barack Obama, 'Deadline: Tomorrow,' "....... at Wednesday, July 30, 2008 4:43 AM to WBTI From: "Barack Obama" ...
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*5. Obama. Ibid.
*0168. Bill Maupin, Nancy Saitta, Barbara Buckley, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Jessie Walsh, Valerie Weber, Francis Allen, Cheryl Moss, and Jennifer Kung. 'Touring for economic and business cooperation and development ***President-elect Ma Ying-jeou (”n‰p‹ã) pledged to push opening up of tourism, entertainment, and convention in Taiwan with U. S. Nevada! ---... wbti: *****,' "A search of 'President Dr. Andrew Benton, Nevada Lt. Governor Brian K. Krolicki, Tourism wbti' and 'Soprano Cinderella Liao youtube' by the world's leading search engines on Internet," (April 26, 2008), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*6. ... "We win together!" ... by the search engine giants ...
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mike --

Barack likes to tell a story about the two of us standing backstage before his speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention.*2

The way he tells it, he was too busy in the days before the convention to feel any pressure -- but about an hour before the speech, I could tell he was getting a little nervous.

To break the tension, right before he went out on stage I leaned in close and said, "Just don't screw it up, buddy."

We laughed. And then Barack brought the house down.

This year, the house is going to be a lot bigger. More than 75,000 people will be in Denver to be part of this important moment, and I want to tell you about an opportunity to join Barack backstage before his acceptance speech.

Ten supporters who make a donation in any amount by midnight this Thursday, July 31st, will be selected to fly to Denver, spend a couple of nights in a hotel, participate in the convention, and go Backstage with Barack. Each supporter who is selected will also get to bring a guest along to share the experience.

....... you could have your own Backstage with Barack story to tell:

https://donate.barackobama.com/backstage

Barack's speech at the convention will be a culmination of the unlikely journey that has brought all of us so far over the past 17 months.

He will call on us to come together and work for change -- not just to win this election, but to make things better for all Americans.

Seeing it in person will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I'm excited about being there, .......

https://donate.barackobama.com/backstage

Thanks for everything you've done to get us here.*6

Michelle

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Thank you for your support,*3

Barack

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The rising U. S. Senator Barack Obama is one of the distinguished authors of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

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barackobama.com/sotu), Barack," wrote Barack Obama, one of the Distinguished Authors of PPAA Forum, to WBTI ... Meet American People with one of our ...
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*1. Obama, Barack. 'The road ahead,' "An e-mail from U. S. Senator Barack Obama to WBTI at Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:01:17 -0400," (April 28, 2008), U. S. A.: "Barack Obama" Info@barackobama.com. >>> *7

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*1. Michelle Obama, 'My backstage with Barack story,' "... To WBTI at Tuesday, July 29, 2008 4:34 AM From: "Michelle Obama" {info@barackobama.com} .......
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GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENTS TO CALL CENTER FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
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By Office of the Governor (NV), Ben Kieckhefer, Mark Denton, Valerie Weber, and Jennifer Kung

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The new availability of Emergency Unemployment Benefits from the federal government has significantly increased the call volume to Nevada~{!/~}s Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation, but the agency is making the necessary adjustments to minimize the wait time for callers, Governor Jim Gibbons announced today.

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For a search of "Pianist Fenia Chang youtube" by Google, we can find this information:
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Just have the above line on Internet box, interesting people may enjoy a short piano show when we have a little leisure time! >>> *737

Nevada~{!/~}s DETR has decided to double its telephone claims staff to handle the high volume of calls being generated by a combination of emergency benefits claimants and regular unemployment claims. Staff has been approved to work overtime to continue handling claims, and the phone lines will also be open on Saturdays until the volume of calls subsides.

Regular claims can continue to be filed on-line at www.expressclaim.org, but emergency benefit claims can only be filed over the telephone.

~{!0~}We are committed to ensuring that Nevada~{!/~}s unemployed workers who are eligible for these benefits receive the attention necessary to process their claims in an efficient manner,~{!1~} Gibbons said. ~{!0~}We understand the importance of these benefits to the families who are depending on them, and we ask for patience as we attempt to make this process run as smoothly as possible.~{!1~}

On July 2 the Governor signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor for Nevada to participate in the federally funded extension of unemployment benefits program authorized as part of House Resolution (H.R.) 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act 2008.

Recently, DETR mailed more than 40,000 letters to Nevadans informing them they may be eligible for emergency unemployment insurance benefits as a result of the recently passed measure.

Under the Emergency Unemployment Compensation provisions, additional benefits may be paid to eligible workers who have exhausted all other unemployment benefits. The program provides up to half of a person~{!/~}s original claim entitlement, or up to 13 weeks of additional benefits with the same monetary amount they received under regular benefits, said Cindy Jones, Employment Security Division administrator and DETR deputy director.

DETR~{!/~}s Employment Security Division has processed almost 4,000 claims for emergency benefits since Monday, when the upgraded system for accepting new claims became operational. This is in addition to the 5,300 calls for regular benefits handled by DETR~{!/~}s Employment Security Division during that same three-day period.

"Callers are advised to patiently hold and not hang up and call again, as they will only lose their place in line," Jones said. "Another important piece of advice is to use a land line and not a cell phone. We understand callers may be frustrated, but we are working diligently to ensure that each call is handled as quickly as possible. We also urge regular claim filers to utilize the website 24 hours a day."

~{!0~}These state workers have done an excellent job in preparing for this increased volume of callers,~{!1~} Gibbons said. ~{!0~}DETR only had six days of lead time from the President~{!/~}s signing of the bill to the start date of the program. Proactive planning allowed Nevada to implement its program more quickly than many other states, which is ultimately a benefit to the claimants.~{!1~}

Nevada~{!/~}s unemployment insurance program had already been experiencing an almost 50 percent increase in regular claims due to the state~{!/~}s continued rise in unemployment. The unemployment rate for June was 6.4 percent, the highest it has been in 15 years.

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For Ted Kennedy
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By John F. Kerry

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Hello Friend,

I've never asked you for anything more important than this.*102

Next weekend I'm riding in the Pan Mass Challenge for all those with cancer, and especially, this year, in honor of my colleague and friend Ted Kennedy and his fight against cancer.

When you've survived cancer, you know the responsibility that comes along with it. I'm one of those lucky survivors. I beat prostate cancer in 2003. We caught it early, and I had great medical care.

This year, I've seen my friend Ted Kennedy fight back against cancer and come back to the Senate to vote to save Medicare.

It is for Ted and all those with cancer that I ride in the Pan-Mass Challenge, a charity event raising funds for cancer research and treatment. And it is with him in mind that I ask you to contribute to this charity and help in the fight against cancer:

Support the Pan-Mass Challenge

The money raised goes to the Jimmy Fund, a Massachusetts-based charity that has been at the forefront of cancer research and treatment for many years. The Jimmy Fund supports some of the most ground-breaking research, as well as some of the most compassionate and humane care.

In my own life, I've seen the incredible progress we've made in the fight against cancer with the help of organizations like the Jimmy Fund. But every time someone else is diagnosed with cancer, or I hear of another person lost to the disease, I'm reminded again of how far we still have to go.

So, won't you please help? Follow the link below to the Pan-Mass Challenge's website to give what you can. The contribution is tax-deductible.

Support the Pan-Mass Challenge

Thank you so much for your support.*105

John Kerry

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On Google, MSN, Search, Ask, AOL, Yahoo, YouTube, WebCrawler, Facebook, Lycos, Altavista, Sina, and among others ...

<<< To WBTI from U. S. Presidential Candidate Barack Obama at Wed, 4 Jun 2008 02:32:37 -0400 {info@barackobama.com}. [To be continued ...} >>>

It's our time (www.barackobama.com)
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By Barack Obama

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mike --

I'm about to take the stage in St. Paul and announce that we have won the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.*1

It's been a long journey, and we should all pause to thank Hillary Clinton, who made history in this campaign. Our party and our country are better off because of her.

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But this is our moment. This is our time. Our time to turn the page on the policies of the past and bring new energy and new ideas to the challenges we face. Our time to offer a new direction for the country we love.

It's going to take hard work, but thanks to you and millions of other donors and volunteers, no one has ever been more prepared for such a challenge.

Thank you for everything you've done to get us here. Let's keep making history.*2

Barack

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About the Author:

"OBAMA, Barack, a Senator from Illinois; born in Honolulu, Hawaii, August 4, 1961; obtained early education in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Hawaii; continued education at Occidental College, Los Angeles, Calif.; received a B.A. in 1983 from Columbia University, New York City; worked as a community organizer in Chicago, Ill.; studied law at Harvard University, where he became the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review, and received J.D. in 1991," posts the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. "Obama, Barack. The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream. New York: Crown Publishers, 2006."
U. S. Senator Barack Obama is one of the Distinguished Authors of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
1. Obama, Barack. 'It's our time,' "An e-mail by U. S. Senator Barack Obama to WBTI at Wed, 4 Jun 2008 02:32:37 -0400 {info@barackobama.com}," (June 4, 2008), U. S. A.: Info@barackobama.com.
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Bob Beers' Blog - 5 new articles

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University Spending - The Numbers
Thanks to Jon Ralston for posting Chancellor Roger~{!/~}s latest memo on his blog. This is the one where he announces the Legislature should be sued and forced to raise taxes to increase NSHE spending. Here is how much NSHE has been spending the past few years: Year Total Spending General Fund Spending 2001-02 $495,831,297 $346,845,022 2002-03 $530,804,136 $370,593,608 2003-04 $623,544,443 $482,655,305 2004-05 $660,235,771 $506,746,590 2005-06 $734,687,365 $557,374,664 2006-07 $792,195,555 $591,813,068 2007-08 $837,905,664 $639,293,540 2008-09 $912,423,319 $677,091,932 Over the seven years above, higher ed spending [...]

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Sunday: Unite for Change Rally with Congressman John Lewis
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Please join Congressman John Lewis this Sunday, July 27th, for a Unite for Change rally in North Las Vegas.*1

Congressman Lewis is a hero of mine from the civil rights movement, and he knows what it takes to bring change to America.

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Come join the Campaign for Change as we work together to put Barack Obama in the White House.

Here are the details:
Unite for Change Rally
with Congressman John Lewis

Nevada Partners
710 West Lake Mead Blvd.
North Las Vegas, NV

Sunday, July 27th
Doors open: 1:00 p.m.

http://nv.barackobama.com/JohnLewis
Hope to see you there! *3

Terence Tolbert
Nevada State Director
Obama for America

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