Wednesday, September 7, 2005

Floor Statement of Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid

Remarks as prepared:

It’s now been well over a week since Hurricane Katrina battered our Gulf Coast, and the world became aware of the horrible flooding in New Orleans. We’ve all seen the terrible images of families struggling to survive and prayed for their safety as they’ve sought refuge in cities far from their own.

Late or not, we’ve seen the President and Cabinet agencies respond. We’ve seen the House of Representatives meet and debate relief. Along the Gulf Coast, we’ve seen state and local officials spring to action. But here in the Senate – outside the $10.5 billion package we passed last Thursday to help FEMA conduct emergency operations – all we’ve done is pass a resolution.

Yesterday, I came to the floor and commended the Majority leader for clearing the Senate calendar of the estate tax, so that we could focus on the victims of Hurricane Katrina. But here we are, 24 hours later, and we’ve yet to take a meaningful vote in the Senate that will make a difference for survivors of Katrina.

These are American families – some of them the poorest and neediest among us. They’re sleeping on cots in places like the Astrodome or DC Armory or in Nevada and many other states across the nation. They don’t have a change of clothes. No jobs. No money. Nothing. They’re counting on us, but this Senate is sitting on its hands.

I know the Majority Leader and everyone in this body cares about these victims. Senator Frist has visited the Gulf Coast. He’s treated men and women with injuries. He’s seen the devastation and what needs to be done. He wants to help as much as anyone, and he’s spoken eloquently about it here.

And, I understand that today we will recess out of respect for the funeral of Chief Justice Rehnquist. It is the right thing to do. I considered the Chief Justice a friend, and it’s proper that we would pause to pay respect to his family. But we cannot forget our obligation to the tens of thousands families in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Arkansas and Texas who are counting on us in their time of need.

These families need more than resolutions and kind words from us. They need relief and they need it now. We will be judged by what we deliver and how quickly we deliver.

When the Senate comes back into session on Thursday, the Majority Leader has determined that the first item of business will be the Commerce, Science and Justice Appropriations bill. This bill is important, but it addresses only a very small portion of the agencies that need to be involved in providing relief. In addition, it’s an appropriations bill, which means Senators will be prevented from offering legislative proposals that could provide real relief to the survivors.

This bill gives $21 billion to the Justice Department, which will help some with law enforcement. It gives $621 million to the Small Business Administration, which will help get loans to small businesses. But it does not do enough. It does nothing to help victims get health care, housing, education or the financial relief they need now.

We’re facing a national crisis. Americans are suffering. We must adjust our priorities. If there is an immediate lesson to draw from the federal government’s failures last week, it is that there is no time to wait. Families are counting on us, and we owe it to them to do everything we can to help.

Why don’t we go to the Defense Authorization Bill? Legislative proposals to help the survivors can be added to this bill. We can use it to take a look at FEMA, which has become a toothless tiger, and to appoint an Independent Commission to look into the response, as Senator Clinton has proposed. We can also use this bill to get our veterans – hundreds of thousands of whom have been affected by Katrina – the relief they need, and to help families struggling with gas prices that have skyrocketed in the Hurricane’s wake.

And why don’t we get to the Energy and Water bill to Conference? This bill will help rebuild the infrastructure that has been destroyed along the Gulf Coast. It includes billions for the Army Corps of Engineers and flood control, and it should be a priority in this Senate.

We also need to revisit the budget. As I’ve said many times, I met with ministers when the budget was on the Floor last spring, and they called it “immoral.” Well, in the wake of this national tragedy, it’s even more of an embarrassment. It contains $70 Billion in tax breaks, many for the rich. It has $35 billion in spending cuts – cuts to Medicaid, student loans and food stamps among others.

These are cuts to the very programs survivors of Katrina need, and they shouldn’t be cut. Times have changed. Our priorities have changed, and we need to adjust our priorities and get to work.

America can do better. The Senate can do better. FEMA and other government agencies failed these people with inaction once. The Senate must not do the same. It’s time we got to work.

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Reference

*1. Office of Harry Reid. 'A profile of Harry Reid,' "A search of u s senator harry reid," on the Google.com," (September 7, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.

Tuesday, August 23, 2005
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Reid returns to public activity
Senator to take part in community event following `ministroke'
By TONY BATT
STEPHENS WASHINGTON BUREAU

[[[Harry Reid
Doctors not placing physical limits on 65-year-old senator]]]

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., on Wednesday plans to make his first public appearance since suffering a "ministroke" last week, according to a spokeswoman.

Reid, 65, will take part in an event for religious leaders and social service advocates at Nevada Partners in North Las Vegas. The "faith-based services symposium" was organized to draw attention to community needs.

Doctors have placed no physical limits on Reid, who plans to resume a full schedule when Congress reconvenes on Sept. 6, spokeswoman Tessa Hafen said.

Political observers said Monday the Senate's Democratic leader will be under tight scrutiny when he returns to Washington as colleagues and critics watch for any aftereffects.

"His medical condition is out there, and people will be thinking about it," said Stuart Rothenberg, a Washington political analyst.

Reid has been recovering from a transient ischemic attack, a possible precursor to a stroke.

Reid's office announced his medical condition on Friday afternoon, saying he began experiencing lightheadedness Tuesday evening at his home in Searchlight. Two physicians at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center said Monday he was treated there.

Rothenberg said it was not a good idea for Reid, 65, to wait three days before disclosing the condition.

Although the Friday announcement may have been timed to minimize immediate media attention, Rothenberg said it may also have caused more suspicion.

"This is not one of those Third World regimes where they hide what the leader is doing," Rothenberg said. "I think he was trying to protect himself, and when you do that, it makes people wonder if something bigger is going on than a mild stroke."

Hafen said there was a delay in disclosing Reid's diagnosis because no one could say conclusively what happened until several tests were evaluated.

Reid, who is staying with family in Las Vegas, was not available to be interviewed Monday, Hafen said. His staff continued to decline to disclose the names of doctors who treated him.

Norm Ornstein, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, said he does not think Reid's medical condition will diminish his role as Democratic leader.

"Reid has a very firm hold on his leadership and caucus," Ornstein said. "No one in his caucus is likely to be looking for excuses to get rid of him."

Even if another Democrat wanted to oust Reid, this would not be the time to do it, Rothenberg said.

"This is a period in which everyone has to be deferential and solicitous toward Reid," Rothenberg said. "No one can be seen as taking advantage of this medical condition."

There might even be a political upside to Reid's condition because senators from both parties may want to be more cooperative, said Eric Herzik, a political science professor at the University of Nevada, Reno.

"Events like this make politicians realize that no matter whether you agree or disagree with someone on policy issues, there is a personal element of respect and friendship that goes beyond bitter partisanship," Herzik said.

Hafen said last week's event will not have any impact on Reid's decision whether to seek re-election in 2010 when he will be 70.

Dr. Nina J. Solenski, a stroke neurologist at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville, declined to discuss Reid's case specifically because she does not know the details.

But Solenski said a high percentage of patients who have had a transient ischemic attack eventually have a stroke.

"This is a general warning sign that a stroke is impending," Solenski said. "If this is a first event, and the patient is associated with other risk factors like hypertension, there is a higher incidence of stroke over time."

A stroke can be avoided if treatment is administered in a timely fashion, Solenski said. "It's a case-by-case situation," she said.

Review-Journal writer Paul Harasim contributed to this report.

Saturday, August 20, 2005
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TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK: Reid has medical problem
Senator experienced ministroke earlier this week, his staff announces
By ED VOGEL and SAMANTHA YOUNG
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Harry Reid
Senate minority leader canceled all public appearances until further notice

Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., experienced lightheadedness Tuesday evening and was diagnosed by doctors as having experienced a transient ischemic attack, often a sign that a serious stroke could occur later, according to a statement issued Friday by his staff.

Reid spokeswoman Tessa Hafen said the 65-year-old senator feels fine. "There are no complications or any restrictions on his activities," she said in a statement.

She added that Reid's physicians have advised him to take advantage of the summer congressional recess and take "some downtime." Reid, a senator since 1987, is Senate minority leader and often is the national spokesman for the Democratic Party.

In a phone interview, Hafen said Reid, on the advice of his doctors, has canceled all public appearances until further notice. She said the attack occurred in his home in Searchlight and that his wife, Landra, urged him immediately to see physicians in Las Vegas.

Reid decided against announcing the medical problem until Friday, when his physicians completed tests and evaluations of his condition, according to Hafen.

There is no reason for Reid to reduce his Senate activities, she added, because doctors have determined "he is fine." Hafen declined to identify Reid's physicians or where he was treated.

But she noted the senator does not engage in the type of activities -- such as drinking and smoking -- usually associated with the attacks, sometimes characterized as ministrokes.

Reid could not be reached for comment. Hafen said he is staying with family in Las Vegas.

Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., learned of Reid's stroke in a message conveyed through their aides shortly before the news was announced to the public, according to Ensign spokesman Jack Finn.

"My family and I have been praying for Harry since hearing the news of his stroke, which came as a shock to me, as I'm sure it did to all Nevadans and Americans," Ensign said in a statement. "My hope and prayers are for a full and fast recovery for Harry, and my thoughts are with his family."

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., said he had spoken with Reid.

"He's feeling fine -- showing the same strength of spirit that's driven him throughout his career," Frist said in a statement Friday night. "Harry is a seemingly tireless worker, and I hope he takes advantage of the remaining recess to rest and relax before rejoining me on the floor in a few weeks."

Congress has been in recess since the beginning of August.

Fellow Democrats also expect Reid to continue his leadership role when the Senate returns to session on Sept. 6.

Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois, the Democratic whip and No. 2 party leader, "has been assured this is a relatively nonserious medical event," said Joe Shoemaker, a Durbin spokesman.

"We just want Harry to get back on his feet and continue doing the job he does so well of leading Senate Democrats," Shoemaker added.

Reid was scheduled to make an appearance today at the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, and to speak Sunday morning at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Summit in Tahoe City, Calif.

He usually has attended the annual summit, where he and other political leaders hear reports on the progress made in preserving the lake's clarity.

According to the American Family Physicians Web site, a transient ischemic attack is considered a "critical harbinger of impending stroke."

"Failure to quickly recognize and evaluate this warning sign could mean missing an opportunity to prevent permanent disability or death," the Web site states. "The 90-day risk of stroke after a transient ischemic attack has been estimated to be approximately 10 percent, with one half of strokes occurring within the first two days of the attack."

The National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke states on its Web site that such attacks last only a few minutes and generally occur when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. This can happen when cholesterol containing fatty deposits, or a blood clot moving from another part of the body, temporarily blocks a blood vessel.

Most symptoms disappear within an hour, although they may persist for up to 24 hours. They can include numbness in the face, arm or leg, and difficulty in talking or understanding speech.

In cases of transient ischemic attack, some people can be treated with Tissue Plasminogen Activator, a clot-busting drug known as tPA, the American Family Physicians Web site states. The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of tPA to treat ischemic stroke in the first three hours after the start of symptoms.

Hafen said she is aware of the effects of transient ischemic attack, but insisted Reid has been assured by his doctors that he is fine.

"He has run 12 marathons," Hafen said, adding that Reid intends to continue jogging.

Review-Journal writer Paul Harasim and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Washington, D.C. ? Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid released the following statement today.

?I am disappointed that the Justice Department is unwilling to make available some of the documents relevant to the Roberts nomination. I urge the White House to reconsider this initial decision, and to work cooperatively with Judiciary Committee Democrats so that the Senate can do its job more effectively.?*1

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Reference

*1. Office of Harry Reid. 'A profile of Harry Reid,' "A search of u s senator harry reid," on the Google.com," (August 8, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

Reid Calls Bush's Record Deficits a Threat to Economic and National Security
Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Democratic Leader Harry Reid released the following statement:

Washington, DC - ?This year?s deficit is among the worst in our nation?s history and huge deficits are still projected for years to come. Such fiscal irresponsibility ultimately threatens our economy and security by increasing America?s dependence on China and other foreign countries. Instead of claiming credit for an F+ in fiscal management, the Administration should join Democratic efforts to restore fiscal discipline.?

Jul. 04, 2005
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EDITORIAL: The Fourth of July

But can we celebrate a history many of us barely even know?

Today we celebrate that stirring day in history, July 4, 1812, when the first president of the United States, Benjamin Franklin, emerged from the old State House in Boston, held up the new Constitution freshly penned by Thomas Jefferson of New York, and announced to the cheers of the gathered throng that, "These United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent of the crown of Spain!" Who would not wish to have been there, joining in the joyous tumult, as the commander of the Continental Army, Ulysses S. Grant, promptly ordered his men to board the waiting steamships and set sail for San Juan Hill?

Well, no ... actually, that's not the way it went. But today's question is, how many young Americans, be they eighth graders or high school seniors -- even college students at our best universities -- could correct even half a dozen errors in the paragraph above?

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In May 2002, Education Week magazine reported that of 11,300 high school seniors tested, 57 percent did not have even a "basic" knowledge of American history. Only 39 percent could adequately describe two advantages the South had over the Union Army during the Civil War.

When Rep. Roger Wicker recently asked high school seniors in his Mississippi district to name some of the unalienable rights our forefathers died defending in the Revolution of 1776, he got ... "silence," The Associated Press reports.

"Among these are life," Rep. Wicker said, "and ..."

"Death?" one student asked.

Sadly, this is nothing new. Surveys of high school seniors dating all the way back to 1955 have shown sizable portions of young American students in good standing are unable to identify the decade in which the Civil War took place. At least, back in 1955, a clear majority could name the nation against which the War of 1812 was fought, and rattle off the names of 20 American presidents.

In 1994, the National Assessment of Educational Progress found only 11 percent of 12th graders were "proficient'' in American history. If our youth cannot answer basic questions about the nation's history and the meaning behind important documents such as the Constitution, then what are all today's marching bands and waving flags and fireworks about, really?

In 1776, there was no president of the United States -- though Franklin later served as president of the governing body of the independent Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The redhead who penned the Declaration hailed from Virginia. The army commander was, of course, Washington, "the indispensable man" ... though arguably the most important victory of the Revolution was won in the autumn of 1777, on a farm in upstate New York, by a storekeeper from New Haven who was offered no official command, and so galloped onto the field of battle without anyone's permission, waving his hat and shouting, "Follow me, men!"

Who was that great general, who rose again and again despite his serious wounds -- even after his horse was shot from beneath him? Who was that great American hero, to whom in large measure we owe whatever remaining freedoms we have not yet allowed to slip through our fingers?

You know his name. It's in all the history books.

A version of the above Review-Journal editorial first appeared in 2003.

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References

*1. Office of Senator Harry Reid. "A profile of Senator Harry Reid,' " A search of 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid' on the Google.com," (June 15, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.

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PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS' "OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION" was HONORING U. S. Senator Harry Reid as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2004. This year's event was held on Monday May 2, 2005. 6:30 to 8:45 Cocktails and Photos 6:30 programs started at 7:30 Bally's Grand Ball Room.*1

In the beginning of the Event, U. S. Senator Harry Reid took pictures and chatted with many of the attendents including Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judges Valorie Vega and Michael Cherry, District Judge of Family Court Cheryl Moss, North Las Vegas Judge Natalie Tyrrell, Washington Business and Technology Institute President Dr. Tony Lei, among others.

John Ponticello, President of Paradise Democratic Club Las Vegas, announced the Co-sponsors of this Event and Champagne Party:
Sierra Health Servoices Inc.; Proggemeyer Design Group; Fraternal Order of Police; Marilyn & John Moran, Russel Dorn; NSEA, Terre Hickman and Ken Lance; Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc.; International Game Technology; Southwest Gas Corp.; Seet Metal Workers International Association, Michael J. Sullivan; IATSE Local 720; Mandalay Bay Resorts; Police Protective Association, David Callas; Washington Business and Technology Institute, Dr. Tony Lei, President; Harrah's Entertainment, Jan Jones; Shelley Berkley; among others.*2

Then, John presented the Grass Roots and Recognition Awards to BJ Thomas, Suzi Baldwin, Dan Hinkley, and Sally Laskowski.

The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Year 2004 Award to U. S. Senate Minority Leader and Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. Harry dilivered a remarkable speech to unite the democrats for our community, state, and country.

"Dear Friend: We are proud to serve as Co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club’s “Outstanding Democrat of the Year” 2004 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid. This year’s event will be Monday May 2, 2005 at Bally’s hotel in the Grand Ball Room 6:30 to 8:45 PM (cocktails and complementary photos with the Senator at 6:30 with the program starting at 7:30). Please consider sponsoring this event by purchasing a table of 10 for $350 or individual tickets may be purchased for $35 each.*3

As a lasting tribute to Harry, we will produce a commemorative journal. To make the evening a success, we need your support. Please also consider purchasing an ad in the journal. The Paradise Democratic Club [of Las Vegas] (PDCLV) uses proceeds from the sale of these ads to assist Democratic candidates.*4

We are anxious to make this event special for Harry, because of his beliefs in the ideals and principals of the Democratic Party and because he has always been there for us. If you have any questions, please call John Ponticello*5 at 363-2456 or Gary Hallmark at 871-1835.
Sincerely," announced Richard Bryan, U.S. Senator; Oscar B Goodman Mayor, Las Vega City Mayor; and Rory Reid, Clark County Chairman.

The following is a part of the article written for Senator Harry Reid being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*6

On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were former U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, among others. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO.

The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*7

Harry Reid was born in the mining town of Serchlight, Nevada where he was raised in a small cabin without indoor plumbing. He attended a two-room elementary school. His father was a hard rock miner with an 6th grade education. His mother helped the family make ends meet by taking in laundry.*8

Serchlight had no high school, so he had to attend Basic High School in Henderson where he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959 they were married. In 1961, their first child and only daughter Lana was born. Son Rory was born in 1962, and three more brothers followed -
Leif, Josh, and Key. Basic High was also where Reid met a teacher named Mike O'Callaghan who would play many roled in his life: teacher, boxing coach, political mentor, trusted advisor and best friend.

After completing law school, Harry returned to Henderson to serve as City Attorney. In 1968, he was elected to the Nevada Assembly, 1970 Harry was elected Lieutenant Governor. In 1977, he was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission. In 1983, he won the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

He was elected to the Senate in 1986. In 1998, Harry was elected to his third term as US Senator and his colleagues selected him as Assistant Democratic Leader - the second highest post among Democrats in the Senate.

After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. This position, combined with his reputation for integrity and fairness, has given the small state of Nevada a uniquely influential voice in Washington. Harry Reid isn't afraid to speak his mind - but he isn't afraid to listen, either. Like the desert country that formed him, he doesn't cry out for attention. He's soft spoken-but when hw talks, people listen. He has earned the trust of both Democrats and Republicans, and his reputation for integrity and fairness has given the small state of Nevada a powerful voice in Congress.*9

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References

*1. Ponticello, John. 'Invitation infomation about our event,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Democratic Paradise Club John Ponticello," (March 9, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Democratic Paradise Club of Las Vegas.
*2. PDCLV. 'Co-sponsors of the Event on May 2, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada by PDCLV,' "A commemorative journal of PDCLV," (May 2, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: The Paradise Democratic
Club.
*3. The Paradise Democratic
Club. '“OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR” 2004 U.S. SENATE MINORITY LEADER HARRY REID,' "An e-mail from President John Ponticello of the Paradise Democratic Club to Dr. Tony Lei," (April 15, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: PDCLV.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Mr. John Ponticello is the President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV).
*6. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Democrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*7. Ibid.
*8. PDCLV. 'On U. S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid,' "A post card delivered at the Event and Party on May 2, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada by PDCLV," (May 2, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas.
*9. Ibid.

Apr 25 2005

New Bills on Education, Veterans, US Troops, Jobs, Gas Price Relief

The following was released on Monday, April 25, 2005, by the Senate Democratic Communications Center and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to announce the Democrats' new "Promise of America" agenda....
Democrats Moving Forward With Promise Of America Agenda
Monday, April 25, 2005

WASHINGTON, DC – As Senate Republicans move closer to a partisan power grab that deals less with substance and more with right wing politics, Democrats are ready to move forward with an agenda that addresses the concerns of regular Americans throughout the nation.

Invoking a little-known Senate procedure called Rule XIV, the Democrats put nine bills on the Senate calendar that seek to help America fulfill its promise.

“Across the country, people are worried about things that matter to their families – the health of their loved ones, their child’s performance in schools, and those sky high gas prices,” said Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid. “But what is the number one priority for Senate Republicans?

Doing away with the last check on one-party rule in Washington to allow President Bush, Senator Frist and Tom Delay to stack the courts with radical judges. If Republicans proceed to pull the trigger on the nuclear option, Democrats will respond by employing existing Senate rules to push forward our agenda for America.”

Democrats have introduced bills that address America’s real challenges.

1. Women’s Health Care “The Prevention First Act of 2005” will reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and abortions by increasing funding for family planning and ending health insurance discrimination against women.

2. Veterans’ Benefits “The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2005” will assist disabled veterans who, under current law, must choose to either receive their retirement pay or disability compensation.

3. Fiscal Responsibility Democrats will move to restore fiscal discipline to government spending and extend the pay-as-you-go requirement.

4. Relief at the Pump Democrats plan to halt the diversion of oil from the markets to the strategic petroleum reserve. By releasing oil from the reserve through a swap program, the plan will bring down prices at the pump.

5. Education Democrats have a bill that will: strengthen head start and child care programs, improve elementary and secondary education, provide a roadmap for first generation and low-income college students, provide college tuition relief for students and their families, address the need for math, science and special education teachers, and make college affordable for all students.

6. Jobs Democrats will work in support of legislation that guarantees overtime pay for workers and sets a fair minimum wage.

7. Energy Markets Democrats work to prevent Enron-style market manipulation of electricity.

8. Corporate Taxation Democrats make sure companies pay their fair share of taxes to the U.S. government instead of keeping profits overseas.

9. Standing with our troops Democrats believe that putting America’s security first means standing up for our troops and their families.

“Abusing power is not what the American people sent us to Washington to do. We need to address real priorities instead -- fight for relief at the gas pump, stronger schools and lower health care costs for America’s families,” said Senator Reid.

Sunday, April 17, 2005
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FIRST 100 DAYS AS MINORITY LEADER: Reid steps up to challenge Nevadan finds role as top Democrat in the Senate far different from being No. 2
By TONY BATT
STEPHENS WASHINGTON BUREAU

Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., glances at the U.S. Capitol after meeting with Vice President Dick Cheney on March 3. The Senate minority leader is provided a driver and security detail.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, right, talks with his Republican counterpart, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., during the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring Jackie Robinsonin the Capitol Rotunda.

Sen. Harry Reid confers with Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., during a Democratic news conference on President Bush's Social Security reform proposals.

A portrait of President John F. Kennedy hangs on a conference room wall where Sen. Harry Reid was interviewed by CNN on March 3. Reid started a Kennedy for President group while he was a student in college.

Sen. Harry Reid puts a log in the fireplace in his office in the Capitol. Reid's office is across the hall from the Senate chambers.

Sen. Harry Reid listens to Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer of Amazon.com, in his office. Amazon has a warehouse in Fernley.

Sens. John Ensign, R-Nev., and Harry Reid, D-Nev., participate in a "Welcome to Washington" event in the Capitol. "Our staffs work very closely," said Reid. "If they don't they are gone."

Sen. Harry Reid's photo, bottom right, is among framed portraits of United States Senate Democratic floor leaders from the past 80 years

Sen. Harry Reid prepares for an interview March 3 with CNN "Inside Politics" host Judy Woodruff. In the talk, he called Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan "one of the biggest political hacks we have in Washington."

After working nearly 12 hours and fighting a cold, Sen. Harry Reid arrives home to his wife, Landra. The two have been married since 1959.

Photos by Jeff Scheid.
WASHINGTON

It's been almost 100 days since Sen. Harry Reid was sworn in as the 11th Democratic leader of the United States Senate, and he compares the experience to his days as a trial lawyer in Nevada.

"I've always worked hard, but the intensity of the work is a little more pronounced," Reid said. "This is kind of like when I used to try cases. ... It's always the last day of the trial here."

After serving six years as Democratic whip, Reid moved up to leader when Sen. Tom Daschle, D-S.D., lost his bid for re-election in November.

Reid, 65, has discovered the two jobs are not similar.

"It's just totally different," he said. "When I was whip, people listened to me a little bit, but not very much. And here, you know ... anything you say, people analyze it."

Going from whip to Democratic leader is like leaving the House to serve in the Senate, Reid said.

"In the House (where he served from 1983 through 1986), you know the committees were big and you could really afford to be a little bit ill prepared," Reid said. "And no one ever listened to anything you said. ... There's more attention on what I do and say here."

Senate Democrats did not begin electing leaders until 1920. Republicans followed suit in 1925.

"Prior to that, senators with strong personalities like Henry Clay of Kentucky and Daniel Webster of Massachusetts emerged as party leaders," said Betty Koed, assistant Senate historian. "Then leaders evolved into senators representing powerful sectional interests like industry or farmers. In the 1920s, the position of leader began to shift to represent party interests rather than regions."

Since arriving in the Senate in 1987, Reid has worked with three Democratic leaders: Robert Byrd of West Virginia, George Mitchell of Maine and Daschle.

Byrd remains a master of Senate procedures, and Reid has sought to emulate his example. Although he liked and respected Mitchell, Reid said, "I found George to be kind of a loner. I try not to be that." Reid describes Daschle, for whom he served as second in command, as a close friend.

But of all his predecessors, Reid singles out Sen. Mike Mansfield, D-Mont., as the leader he most admires. Mansfield succeeded Lyndon Johnson of Texas in 1961 and served until 1977, the longest term of any Senate leader, Republican or Democrat.

Reid did not serve with Mansfield, but got to know him at Senate prayer breakfasts Mansfield attended until shortly before his death in 2001 at the age of 98.

"He was somebody who everyone had respect for. He was very, very fair," Reid said. "He came from a small, sparsely populated state like Nevada and (represented) mining interests."

Stuart Rothenberg, a Washington political analyst, said it is too early to assess Reid's performance as Senate Democratic leader.

But so far, Rothenberg said, Reid is "doing OK" primarily because President Bush is struggling with his second term agenda.

"I haven't noticed any major blunders, and he's holding Democrats together," Rothenberg said of Reid. "He responded to Republican attacks that sought to demonize him early on."

Norman Ornstein, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, said Reid has made his transition from whip to leader more difficult by criticizing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.

"But those were minor bumps in the road," Ornstein said. "In general, if you look at the Democrats today, they're pretty much united.

"Reid also has developed some close relationships with Republicans, but there is a steel to him. He is well suited to be the minority leader at this time."

Reid is tight-lipped about Bush, but says he has developed a warm and personal relationship with Vice President Dick Cheney, with whom he has met several times at the White House.

"If I have a real problem (with the White House) that's who I go to," Reid said of Cheney. "I call (White House chief of staff) Andy Card once in awhile. I call (White House political adviser) Karl Rove when I need to. ... They always return my calls, but I try not to bother them until it's something important."

Reid describes Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., as "really a nice man."

"He's here for the right reasons," Reid said. "I wish his (Republican) caucus were a little more united. He'd be even easier to work with. He has so much trouble with his caucus that I don't have."

Frist also has the one job Reid still aspires to: Senate majority leader.

"That would be real nice," Reid said.

It is our pleasure to post the following information for community service:

Dear Friend:

We are proud to serve as Co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club’s “Outstanding Democrat of the Year” 2004 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid. This year’s event will be Monday May 2, 2005 at Bally’s hotel in the Grand Ball Room 6:30 to 8:45 PM (cocktails and complementary photos with the Senator at 6:30 with the program starting at 7:30). Please consider sponsoring this event by purchasing a table of 10 for $350 or individual tickets may be purchased for $35 each.*1

As a lasting tribute to Harry, we will produce a commemorative journal. To make the evening a success, we need your support. Please also consider purchasing an ad in the journal. The Paradise Democratic Club [of Las Vegas] (PDCLV) uses proceeds from the sale of these ads to assist Democratic candidates.*2

We are anxious to make this event special for Harry, because of his beliefs in the ideals and principals of the Democratic Party and because he has always been there for us. If you have any questions, please call John Ponticello*3 at 363-2456 or Gary Hallmark at 871-1835.
Sincerely,

Richard Bryan
U.S. Senator

Oscar B Goodman Mayor, Las Vegas

Rory Reid
County Commission Chair

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References

*1. The Paradise Democratic Club. '“OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR” 2004
U.S. SENATE MINORITY LEADER HARRY REID,' "An e-mail from President John Ponticello of the Paradise Democratic Club to Dr. Tony Lei," (April 15, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: PDCLV.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Mr. John Ponticello is the President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV).

Nevada’s second statue in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall was dedicated March 9, 2005. The Sarah Winnemucca Statue will join Nevada's other statue of Patrick A. McCarran as the two statues contributed by the Silver State.

The following speech is the one that I delivered at the dedication ceremony. It would be most inspired by our people here in Nevada for the story of Sarah Winnemucca:

“Sarah Winnemucca is Nevada’s second statue in the Capitol. Our other statue, Senator McCarran, has been here for 45 years - which I believe marks the first time Sarah Winnemucca ever came in second to anyone.

“Sarah’s life is a story of firsts.*2

“She was the first female Native American to write a book. She set up Nevada’s first school for Native American children. And she was one of the first individuals to navigate between her own culture and the settlers.

“As someone who showed so much courage in charting a new course, Sarah’s statue fits in well among other “first” Americans in the Capitol, individuals like our first President George Washington….and the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Jeanette Rankin.

“And with Sarah’s statue, we experience another sort of “first” today.

“Sculptor Benjamin Victor becomes the youngest artist ever to complete a work for the National Statuary Hall Collection.

“None of us knew Sarah Winnemucca, but because of this 26 year-old man, we can get a glimpse of who she was – as will thousands of visitors to our nation’s Capitol each year. And when they see this work, they will get a sense of Nevada’s history…and our country’s history.

“One week ago, many of us gathered in this same spot to present Jackie Robinson’s widow with the Congressional Gold Medal. We praised Jackie for breaking the color barrier not just in baseball, but in minds across the country.

“It is praise we can equally lavish on Sarah Winnemucca for the work she did on behalf of Native Americans over 125 years ago.

“Disillusioned by the treatment and relocation of the Paiute people, Sarah became an activist - - in addition to the many other roles she held, which included teacher, author and translator.

“Sarah traveled across the country, introducing Americans to her people and the struggles they faced through a series of lectures on the East Coast. She even visited Washington, DC to plead her case with President Hayes and the Secretary of the Interior– only to be sent home with promises that would never be fulfilled.

“Having dealt with an indifferent U.S. government, it has been written that Sarah died believing she had not accomplished much – unconvinced that her life had an impact.

“I think if she could see us today, she might change her mind.

“While our country and our culture remain far from perfect, we are further down the trail Sarah set out on a Century ago. And while she may have died believing she did not make a difference, her image in the Capitol is proof her story remains very much alive.

“It took 45 years for Nevada to get its second statue in the Capitol. When you consider what Sarah did in just 47 years of life, you’ve got to wonder what took so long.

“As this statue takes its permanent place, I’m proud that Sarah is the newest face of Nevada in Washington, DC, and that as a state, we have helped ensure her legacy lives on for generations to come.”*3

The following is a part of the article written for Senator Harry Reid being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*4

On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were former U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, among others. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO.

The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*5

PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS
VEGAS' "OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION" is HONORING U. S. Senator as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2005.

This year's event will be held on Monday May 2, 2005. 6:30 to 8:45 Cocktails and Photos 6:30 programs starts at 7:30 Bally's Grand Ball Room.*6

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References

*1. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Senate Democratic Communications Center. 'A profile of Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid,' "A search of U. S. Senator Harry Reid on Google.com," (March 16, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Democrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ponticello, John. 'Invitation infomation about our event,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Democratic Paradise Club John Ponticello," (March 9, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Democratic Paradise Club of Las Vegas.

Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal
WASHINGTON -- In a suite steps from the U.S. Senate floor, carpenters had just finished hanging an oil painting of Rafael Rivera, the pioneer scout who in 1830 became the first non-Indian to set eyes on the Las Vegas Valley.

Portraits of Mark Twain and Harry Truman already were hung in place. In a reception area, two movers carefully set down a love seat. In the next room, workers had pulled up carpet to expose intricate, 150-year old English-crafted tile that lay hidden underfoot.

For the fourth time in the past six years, Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., was moving to ornate new quarters in the Capitol, as he prepared to begin the 109th Congress today as Senate minority leader.

Landra Reid, the senator's wife, directed room designers who were positioning furniture and hanging pictures in the six-room suite. Chairs pushed to a corner of the room waited to be moved into place.

Amid the commotion, Reid sat at his desk in a quiet corner, marking the first morning in his new office by reviewing paperwork and preparing for a conference later this week. A stack of books was perched on the edge of the desk, waiting to be shelved.

"This is much like my old office, so I feel right at home here," he said.

When the Senate convenes, Reid, 65 will be recognized as minority leader, a post Democrats awarded him by unanimous vote in November. He also will be sworn in to a fourth six-year term as a Nevada senator, after winning re-election in the fall.

Reid's wife, several of his children and a handful of friends will be looking down from the visitors gallery as he renews the oath of office. Reid said he was looking beyond the day of ceremony to when Democrats will begin working later in the week.

"My big day is Wednesday, when we will have our issues retreat," Reid said. Democrats will gather for a conference at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Preparing for the upcoming Senate session, Reid said he and Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., have reached a tentative deal on budgeting and staffing for senators' committees.

Reid also said he and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., are discussing the possibility of delivering speeches to promote Democrats' views on major issues in advance of President Bush delivering his State of the Union message late this month or early in February.

In the meantime, to mark Reid's promotion, Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., planned to host a breakfast at her Capitol Hill home for him and 75 guests today, including Nevadans in Washington and representatives of the gaming, mining and travel industries.

Later in the day, major corporations and trade groups were planning a reception for Reid at Charlie Palmer Steak, a restaurant near the Capitol that is popular with lobbyists.

Companies that paid a minimum $5,000 to be listed as hosts included wine and spirits company Allied Domecq, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Citigroup, Comcast, Ernst & Young, Ford Motor Co., the Mortgage Bankers Association, Sony Corp., the National Beer Wholesalers Association and SBC.

The opening day of Congress usually is marked by revelry, but this one figures to be a low-key affair for other Nevada lawmakers who were re-elected in November. None were planning celebrations, according to aides.

Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., will be sworn in to the House for the fifth time, while Berkley will begin a fourth term. Rep. Jon Porter, R-Nev., will begin a second term.

Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., will begin the fourth year of a six-year term in office. He is up for re-election in 2006.

Reid inherited the new suite from departed Democratic leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota, who lost his re-election bid. It is on the Capitol's second floor, across a hallway from the Senate chamber, allowing him quick access to floor proceedings.

"The importance of its location cannot be undervalued," according to a description of the rooms and their history compiled by the Senate curator.

Reid had become familiar to Senate movers in recent years. As he assumed different leadership positions, he was in and out of four other offices in the Capitol.

The latest office, part of a wing that was built between 1851 and 1857, looks out over the National Mall. A spacious patio offers views of the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.

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Thursday, October 21, 2004

Washington, D.C. ¨C Service groups in Nevada will provide more volunteers through AmeriCorps thanks to several grants announced today by Senator Harry Reid.

Four centers in Nevada will receive separate grants totaling $555,909 that will provide monthly stipends to volunteers who are members of AmeriCorp, a nationwide service network that engages more than 50,000 Americans each year in education, public safety, health, and the environment.

The organizations that received funding are:

Family Resource Center of Northeastern Nevada, Elko, NV -- $84,710
Parasol Community Foundation, Incline Village, NV -- $124,000
Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV -- $124,000
ComputerCorps, Carson City, NV -- $223,199
¡°These people give their time and energy to serve our children, the hungry and families in trouble,¡± said Reid. ¡°This money provides for service-workers where Nevada needs them most.¡±

It is our pleasure to post the following article:

U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for our people and country
By GSBPA of WBTI*2 (On May 7, 2004)

Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate and Senator Harry Reid has made a difference for Nevada. From humble beginnings in the tiny town of Searchlight, Nevada to the second highest ranking Democrat in the United States Senate, he has distinguished himself as a fighter for Nevadans and all American families in the corridors of power in Washington, D. C..

"Recognizing his trajectory in public service, the Las Vegas Sun said Reid 'has gone from underdog to Senate's top dog.' Parade Magazine, the nation's largest weekly identified Senator Reid as one of a handful of leaders in Washington who possess 'integrity and guts.'*3

"Since Nevadans elected him to the Senate in 1986, Harry Reid has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and an accomplished legislator. Even his Republican colleagues praise his reasoned, balanced approach. After Nevadans sent Harry Reid to the Senate for a third term in 1998, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the Democratic 'Whip.' Reid provides valuable leadership to the U.S. Senate by guiding legislation through the Senate and securing the votes to pass key measures. The respected Washington publication National Journal observed that 'Senator Reid has quietly elevated a long dormant post.'

"In fact, Harry Reid has earned the trust of both Democrats and Republicans, and his reputation for integrity and fairness has given the small state of Nevada a strong voice in Congress."*4

Since entering the Senate in 1986, Senator Reid has assembled an impressive legislative and leadership record for the people of Nevada. Senator Reid has consistently fought for the rights and interests of children, families, and workers. In education, he has worked to reverse Nevada's school dropout rate by sponsoring legislation to establish a national program for dropout prevention. He has fought to bring much-needed funding for construction of schools and for hiring more qualified teachers in Nevada. In health care, Harry Reid has fought for the Patient's Bill of Rights as well as increased funding for cancer research, suicide prevention, and mental health initiatives. Harry has also fought for issues concerning senior citizens, including prescription drug coverage, long term care, and Social Security.

"Working hard to protect Nevada's environment, Senator Reid has established programs to preserve clean air and water, especially in Nevada's treasured Lake Tahoe. In addition, Senator Reid has fought vigorously and successfully to keep nuclear waste out of Nevada. Citizens of Nevada benefit each day from the transportation funds Senator Reid fought to provide. Taken together, the work and achievements of Senator Reid have changed the face of Nevada for the better."*5

On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, and U. S. Senate Candidate Ed Bernstein. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO.

The heightlight of the Event and Party was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*6

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*7

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References

*1. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. GSBPA is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*3. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'Meet U. S. Senator Harry Reid,' "A search from yahoo.com at Yahoo!" Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. PAI of WBTI. 'Outstanding Democrat of the year 2003 -- Assembly Majority Leader Barbara Burckley,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (March 2, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. GSBPA of WBTI. 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for oue people,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (March 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada:
WBTI.

Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

EDITORIAL: Sen. Reid's ascent

Nevadans' voice in Congress just got a lot louder. Harry Reid was elected Senate minority leader Tuesday, elevating him to the top of the Democratic Party's dwindling membership in the upper house.

Sen. Reid's ascent to one of the most important positions in Washington is a remarkable achievement. From humble beginnings in hardscrabble Searchlight, the 64-year-old has spent decades accumulating political capital in Nevada and the nation's capital. He rose from the Assembly to the lieutenant governor's office at age 30. He chaired the Nevada Gaming Commission for five years before winning election to the House of Representatives in 1982, then the Senate in 1986.

For the past six years, he served as the party's second in command. Now, despite Nevada's lack of political clout, Sen. Reid has a chance to lead. No Nevadan has ever held a position of such power in the nation's capital.

Sen. Reid will have no honeymoon in his new job. Democrats hold only 44 of the Senate's 100 seats, their lowest ratio since the Great Depression. With a weakened minority he'll have to pick his battles with Republicans carefully, particularly in handling President Bush's judicial nominations.

But Sen. Reid will have even greater liberty to take up causes important to Nevada, including the state's opposition to the planned Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository and misguided efforts to eliminate legal wagering on college and amateur sports.

"I always would rather dance than fight," Sen. Reid said Tuesday. "But I know how to fight."

It's our pleasure to post the following good news article to all our residents and visitors of Nevada:

Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

MINORITY POST: Reid elected Senate leader
Nevadan promoted on unanimous vote of Democratic caucus*1
By STEVE TETREAULT
STEPHENS WASHINGTON BUREAU

Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., speaks Tuesday to reporters in the Capitol after winning election by his Democratic peers as the new Senate minority leader for the next session of Congress.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (Please check the photo with LVRJ.)

WASHINGTON -- Harry Reid of Nevada was elected Senate Democratic leader on Tuesday, achieving a new level of power he said he will use to cooperate with President Bush or fight him if necessary.

Reid, who had been the party's second-in-command in the Senate, was promoted by a unanimous vote of the Democratic caucus to head a new leadership team in the congressional term that begins in January.

With his election, Reid solidified his standing as the most influential Nevadan ever to serve in Congress, said Guy Rocha, Nevada state archivist.

"It's a slam dunk now," Rocha said. "Before, people may have argued for Patrick McCarran, but here all debate ends."

McCarran, a Democrat for whom the Las Vegas airport is named, served as senator from 1933 to 1954, wrote a series of significant bills and was regarded as one of the major anti-communist crusaders of the era.

In an interview, the 64-year-old Reid said Nevadans should see little difference in how he represents them as the top Democrat in the Senate.

"I have different responsibilities than I had a couple hours ago, but I still look to Nevada as my first line of responsibility," he said. "I have ongoing projects I am going to work on. I think people in Nevada will recognize I have ability to help more than I have in the past."

Reid inherits leadership of a Senate caucus that contains 44 Democrats, the fewest since 1931. Democrats' influence is boosted somewhat by Sen. Jim Jeffords, an independent from Vermont who usually votes with them.

Reid signalled a willingness to work with Bush, but said Democrats will not be pushed around by Republicans who may interpret Bush's re-election and GOP gains in Congress as a broad endorsement of their policies.

`He said four years ago he wanted to be a uniter," Reid said of Bush. "It didn't work well the first four years. We hope it works the second four years."

"I would rather dance than fight," the former boxer told reporters. "But I can fight."

While they lost 19 of 34 Senate elections on Nov. 2, Democratic Senate candidates won 3.5 million more votes than Republicans nationwide, Reid said. The party also made pick ups among state legislatures, he said.

"I think the majority should be careful about throwing words around like `mandate,' " Reid said. "President Bush won the election but it was certainly no mandate. If one state had turned around, Kerry would be president."

Reid had been a constant on the Senate floor for six years, managing legislation and floor proceedings as Democratic whip. He told reporters he is not an "untested vessel."

After he was elected minority leader, he reintroduced himself at a news conference that dwarfed most of those he had sponsored in the past. He described his hardscrabble upbringing in tiny Searchlight, and opportunities he was given to achieve an education and a career as an attorney.

"The reason I am telling this is if I can make it in America, anyone can," he said. Democrats, he said, "want people to have the same opportunities that Harry Reid had."

Democrats chose new leaders in the historic Old Senate Chamber, where senators met from 1810 until 1859 and debated slavery, western expansion and other issues confronting the young nation.

Reid was nominated by a mentor, 46-year Senate veteran Robert Byrd of West Virginia. In a move symbolizing outreach to party conservatives and the rural Midwest, Reid also asked Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska to speak on his behalf.

Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois was elected to Reid's old post of Democratic whip. Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan was elected conference secretary, the No. 3 position. Both selections were unanimous.

While the Democrats met behind closed doors for two hours, voting was completed rather quickly. Senators said they spent the rest of the time discussing policy and the elections, with little handwringing over the party's net loss of four Senate seats following defeats in the South.

The Democrats' presidential nominee, Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts, was there and was given several standing ovations, Reid said. The elections were attended by senators of the incoming Congress, so Tom Daschle of South Dakota, the outgoing leader who was defeated, was not present.

While Reid will not take over officially until January, he is playing a major role in managing the lame duck session that convened on Tuesday, while planning his transition.

Reid will move his leadership staff into Daschle's suite on the second floor of the Capitol, steps from the Senate floor. The new offices are about a dozen rooms larger than Reid's current digs on the third floor of the Capitol. Reid will continue to maintain a separate office for Nevada aides.

As leader, Reid will control an $8 million budget that funds the Democratic apparatus, including experts who advise senators on legislation, policy and floor procedure, communications aides and certain officers who report to the Senate sergeant-at-arms.

As one of the few Democrats in Washington who is hiring, Reid has received dozens of resumes from staff members for departing senators, plus aides who worked on Kerry's campaign.

A Reid staff of roughly 50 people will expand, but aides said it was not yet known how many more will be hired to support his leadership duties.

Reid said he has hired two Daschle advisers, policy aide Randy DeValk and Nancy Erickson, who was the South Dakotan's deputy chief of staff. He also has hired Kevin Kayes, formerly Commerce Committee staff director for retiring Sen. Ernest Hollings of South Carolina.

Reid plans to strengthen the Democrats' communications by establishing a "rapid response" team to promote the party message and respond to critics, according to chief of staff Susan McCue.

Reid also is expected to control a number of patronage jobs within the Senate bureaucracy that figure to be offered to supporters in the state.

"Come January you probably will see more Nevadans around here," an aide remarked.

Stephens Washington Bureau reporter Samantha Young contributed to this story.

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It is also our pleasure to post the following article:

103104-6867 "Business & Administration" (to contiue PPAA18) of WBTI website, 2:17 p. m., Sunday, October 31, 2004 #First Edition *****
U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for our people and country
By GSBPA of WBTI*2 (On May 7, 2004)

Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate and Senator Harry Reid has made a difference for Nevada. From humble beginnings in the tiny town of Searchlight, Nevada to the second highest ranking Democrat in the United States Senate, he has distinguished himself as a fighter for Nevadans and all American families in the corridors of power in Washington, D. C..

"Recognizing his trajectory in public service, the Las Vegas Sun said Reid 'has gone from underdog to Senate's top dog.' Parade Magazine, the nation's largest weekly identified Senator Reid as one of a handful of leaders in Washington who possess 'integrity and guts.'*3

"Since Nevadans elected him to the Senate in 1986, Harry Reid has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and an accomplished legislator. Even his Republican colleagues praise his reasoned, balanced approach. After Nevadans sent Harry Reid to the Senate for a third term in 1998, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the Democratic 'Whip.' Reid provides valuable leadership to the U.S. Senate by guiding legislation through the Senate and securing the votes to pass key measures. The respected Washington publication National Journal observed that 'Senator Reid has quietly elevated a long dormant post.'

"In fact, Harry Reid has earned the trust of both Democrats and Republicans, and his reputation for integrity and fairness has given the small state of Nevada a strong voice in Congress."*4

Since entering the Senate in 1986, Senator Reid has assembled an impressive legislative and leadership record for the people of Nevada. Senator Reid has consistently fought for the rights and interests of children, families, and workers. In education, he has worked to reverse Nevada's school dropout rate by sponsoring legislation to establish a national program for dropout prevention. He has fought to bring much-needed funding for construction of schools and for hiring more qualified teachers in Nevada. In health care, Harry Reid has fought for the Patient's Bill of Rights as well as increased funding for cancer research, suicide prevention, and mental health initiatives. Harry has also fought for issues concerning senior citizens, including prescription drug coverage, long term care, and Social Security.

"Working hard to protect Nevada's environment, Senator Reid has established programs to preserve clean air and water, especially in Nevada's treasured Lake Tahoe. In addition, Senator Reid has fought vigorously and successfully to keep nuclear waste out of Nevada. Citizens of Nevada benefit each day from the transportation funds Senator Reid fought to provide. Taken together, the work and achievements of Senator Reid have changed the face of Nevada for the better."*5

On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, and U. S. Senate Candidate Ed Bernstein. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO.

The heightlight of the Event and Party was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*6

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*7

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References

*1. Tetreault, Steve. 'MINORITY POST: Reid elected Senate leader ---Nevadan promoted on unanimous vote of Democratic caucus,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (November 17, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Reviewjournal.com.
*2. GSBPA is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*3. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'Meet U. S. Senator Harry Reid,' "A search from yahoo.com at Yahoo!" Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. PAI of WBTI. 'Outstanding Democrat of the year 2003 -- Assembly Majority Leader Barbara Burckley,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (March 2, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. GSBPA of WBTI. 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for oue people,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (March 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada:
WBTI.

Sincerely,
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