Aug. 09, 2006
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal

Poll shows Beers 20 points behind Gibbons
By MOLLY BALL
REVIEW-JOURNAL

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In a race that appeared to be tightening, a new poll shows that Republican gubernatorial contender Bob Beers is 20 percentage points behind front-runner Jim Gibbons.

The Gibbons campaign surveyed 500 Republicans who said they usually vote in primaries. It found that 48 percent said they would definitely or probably vote for Gibbons, while 28 percent said they would definitely or probably vote for Beers. Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt trailed with 13 points.

Polling done by the Gibbons camp -- conducted by national pollster Glen Bolger's Public Opinion Strategies firm -- has put Beers within 15 points of Gibbons, a congressman from Reno. Beers came closest at the end of July, according to the campaign, when the Las Vegas state senator had 29 percent of the vote compared to Gibbons' 44 percent.

"This shows that consistently, Jim Gibbons is running ahead of the pack," Gibbons campaign adviser Sig Rogich said Tuesday. "Any election cycle is going to have little peaks and valleys, but at the end of the day, it comes back to Jim Gibbons."

The margin was narrower when only those who had definitely decided for whom to vote were considered. In the most recent poll, conducted Saturday and Sunday, 33 percent said they would definitely vote for Gibbons, 22 percent for Beers and 7 percent for Hunt.

But Gibbons' 11-point lead in terms of definite voters was still an improvement from just 8 points in Bolger's July 30 poll, when 29 percent said they would definitely vote for Gibbons, 21 percent said they would definitely vote for Beers and 6 percent were definitely for Hunt.

The Beers campaign surprised many watchers when a mid-July poll, conducted by Washington, D.C.-based Peter Hart for Nevada gaming companies, put him only 8 points behind Gibbons, considered within striking distance. It was a strong uptick for a candidate who had been as far as 30 points behind in earlier surveys.

The Hart poll of 506 very likely Republican primary voters put 28 percent in Beers' camp and 36 percent for Gibbons.

Another recent poll showed Beers even closer. Commissioned by Carson City conservative activist Chuck Muth and released Tuesday, it put Gibbons at 31 percent, Beers at 29 percent and Hunt at 18 percent.

Analysts often take Muth's polls with a grain of salt because they are conducted by automatic dialing. Muth said Tuesday he believed his poll reflected the candidates' performances in Friday night's televised debate.

Bolger, Gibbons' pollster, said he believed the voters he surveyed more accurately reflected people who are voting in the primary. Bolger has polled numerous Nevada races for Republican candidates, including Gov. Kenny Guinn, Rep. Jon Porter and Sen. John Ensign.

Beers campaign manager Andy Matthews said he put more stock in the Muth poll because it wasn't commissioned by a campaign. "It's more credible, and it makes sense," Matthews said of the Muth poll. "It's in line with the movement we've been seeing."

Political observers have attributed any Beers' headway to public support for the Tax and Spending Control ballot initiative he favors and to his militant anti-tax message, which appeals to conservative Republicans who vote in primary elections. Beers also has attacked Gibbons for months while Gibbons, until recently declined to respond.

"Voters started to understand more and more the difference between Bob Beers and Jim Gibbons, and that's not going to change," Matthews said. "We're continuing to tell our story and get out our message. We've changed a lot of minds."

Rogich said the new poll was proof that Beers' appeal had hit its peak and has begun to decline.

"If you look at the issues they're hitting us with, they're not resonating," he said. Gibbons' mistakes were magnified, but ultimately voters will see past them, he said.

"So he (Gibbons) made a gaffe or two along the way," Rogich said. "The only reason there was so much focus on it is that he's the front-runner."

Bolger has been polling for the Gibbons camp for more than a year. In April 2005, the pollster put Gibbons at 53 percent and Beers at only 7, while Hunt was in second with 11 percent, counting both definite and probable supporters.

By this April, Gibbons was holding steady with 52 percent, but Beers had begun to gain support. Beers and Hunt were virtually tied, with 16 and 17 percent, respectively.

The Gibbons-Beers margin was 48-28 in a July 17 poll but 44-29 by July 30.

The new Gibbons poll has a margin of error of 4.4 percentage points.

"The race did get tighter, but it has opened back up as the Gibbons campaign has gotten more aggressive about responding to Beers' attacks," Bolger, the pollster, said.

Despite poll numbers that have lingered in the teens for months, Hunt's campaign manager, Frank Roberson, said he was optimistic.

"I know we have a tough last week ahead of us," Roberson said. "But as Gibbons keeps falling and Beers runs out of money, I'm optimistic about Lorraine Hunt."

August 5, 2006

WEEKLY WRAP-UP

Gibbons proves he is best qualified to lead Nevada

Last night, Jim Gibbons proved without question that he is ready to lead Nevada as our next Governor.

First, Jim Gibbons and his entire campaign team and Gibbons Ground Crew wish to thank the many volunteers and supporters who showed up to the debate rally last night. Everyone enjoyed the barbecue, watching the debate from the studio grounds, and cheering on Jim Gibbons after the debate concluded.

While Bob Beers and Lorraine Hunt continued their tag-teaming tactics of one desperate attack after another, Jim Gibbons remained the battle-tested, mature and trusted leader that Nevadans from all 17 counties have elected and overwhelmingly re-elected throughout his career.

See the story on last night’s debate hosted by public television in Nevada along with the Las Vegas Review-Journal here:

http://www.reviewjournal. com/lvrj_home/2006/Aug-05-Sat- 2006/news/8904970.html

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For Immediate Release

Contact Person: Steve Sanson
Asian Republicans of Nevada (ARN)
Phone number: 283-8088
E-mail: stevewsanson@cs.com
Website: www.mwt.com/arn/index.htm

You are cordially invited to attend Candidates Night hosted by ARN. This mixer is hosted for the purpose of providing 2006 Primary Election candidates the opportunity to network with active Republican voters within the community. This will be one of the last opportunities prior to the Primary Elections. The mixer will be attended by local voters within the business, government, as well as leaders within the Asian community. Additional details and online/fax registration can be made online on our site at www.mwt.com/arn. Details are as follows:

Thursday, August 10, 2006. 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Ice House Lounge
2nd Floor VIP Lounge

650 South Main Street

Las Vegas, NV 89101

Tel: 702-315-2570

Schedule is as follows:

5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Registration and social hour. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cash bar available.

6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Candidate speeches

7:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Mix and mingle

Cost is $15 for ARN members/students or $20 for non members if you RSVP before August 8, 2006. $25 at the door. If you are a candidate and have not registered to have a speaking spot, please do so today. You will be allotted a 3-5 minute speaking spot. Speaking spots are limited.

If you have any questions, please visit our website at www.mwt.com/arn or call Steve Tokita, Director of Special Events 702-371-2020.

Steve Tokita

Director of Special Events

ARN (Asian Republicans of Nevada)

Cell: 702-371-2020

steve@mwt.com

www.mwt.com/arn

Las Vegas Review-Journal profiles GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Jim Gibbons

On Monday, July 3rd, the Las Vegas Review-Journal published a profile of Congressman and GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Jim Gibbons. Some excerpts from the story include:

Born in Sparks to a father who was a ditch-digger for the Southern Pacific Railroad, Gibbons' life reads as a traditional Republican up-by- his-bootstraps tale, one in which education plays a central role.

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Gibbons' mother was also an inspiration: a strong-willed woman who raised six boys, ran a business in the days when women seldom did so, and ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Sparks. Gibbons credits her with planting the seed in his mind of serving the community through elected office.

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Air Force Maj. Gen. Ron J. Bath, a friend of Gibbons since college who served with him in the 1991 Gulf War, said Gibbons was a "natural aviator" who inspired admiration in his military colleagues.

"He had what we call 'air savvy' -- he could see that jet in three dimensions," Bath said. "He really stood out in the Gulf War. He always took the hardest missions, and he never turned down a mission.

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The guy in front always has the most arrows in his back. Gibbons has been the target of everyone's attacks in the campaign thus far, but it's hard to see how he could lose in November, much less in August, when the primary is held.

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For the entire profile, go here (In the section of "James Gibbons, U. S. Congressman" on July 3, 2006 of the WBTI website at

http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti).

Press Release

Veterans In Politics International Incorporated
Federal Identification No.03202452
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Veterans In Politics International Incorporated Political Action Committee
Nevada Secretary Of State File No.1285
Great Seal Of Veterans In Politics International Incorporated Copyright No.VAu678-176
Documents issued to:
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Invitation

Nevada Test Site Bus Tour (no charge)
August 3, 2006
Passenger Seating 45 Limit
First Come First Served.

Host: Steve W. Sanson / Official Media Spokesman
Serving under Letters of Appointment
Photo op - Parking Lot ONLY prior to loading bus by Host ONLY.
Contact: Steve W Sanson 702 283 8088
stevewsanson@cs.com - email

Departure: Thursday, August 03, 2006
7:30 A.M.

Location: Atomic Testing Museum
755 East Flamingo (east of Maryland Pkwy)
Complete Itinerary To Follow At Sign Up
NISA Prohibited Articles On Nevada Test Site Tours Attached.
U. S. D. O. E. Badging Form Required Attached.
Passengers must be 14 years or older
Seating - Mandatory Veteran Preference By:
Veterans In Politics Int Inc.;
Hope To See You On Board.

Please RSVP and fill out the attached form no later than July 19th and send your information to
Veteran in Politics Bus Tour
Attn.: Steve Sanson
Post Office Box 28211
Las Vegas, NV 89126

June 1, 2006

Steve Sanson for Clark County Public Administrator

The Asian Republicans of Nevada (ARN) has voted to endorse Steve William Sanson in the 2006 Clark County Public Administrator election.

Steve Sanson's strong commitment to his country and his community has been demonstrated through his leadership and service in the United States Marine Corps in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm, which earned the distinguishing Certificate of Commendation from the United States Marine Corps. Within Clark County, he assumes an important role with the Veteran Community. Steve Sanson is Chaplain for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Marine Corps League. He made numerous appearances at funerals for our fallen serviceman, parades, and community functions. He is the Media Spokesman for Veterans in Politics, and had testified in front of our State Legislature on various Veteran issues.

Steve Sanson participates at Town Hall Meetings, County Commission Meetings, Planning Commission Meetings, and City Council Meetings. He earned a Certificate of Recognition by Assembly Woman Valerie Weber and a Certificate of Appreciation by Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick.

Additionally, Steve Sanson participates with our Judicial Community by lobbying for a permanent Small Claims Court Room for our new Las Vegas Justice Regional Center. Steve Sanson authored and published a self help book on "How to Collect on Your Bad Debt Accounts". He provided education and complimentary books to many citizens within the community to assist in their preparation for Small Claims Court.

Steve Sanson is very active with the Republican Party. He is a member of several Republican Coalitions. He has been elected to the Clark County Republican Party - Executive Board and designated Chaplain for the Clark County Republican Party.

Furthermore, Steve Sanson is the Vice President for the Asian Republicans of Nevada (ARN). He is instrumental in creating awareness within the Asian Community regarding political and social issues. He promotes active participation in the election process for the Republican platform both locally and nationally by eligible voters.

Steve Sanson's character is beyond reproach. He is a man with honor, integrity, and veracity. His selflessness and altruism to his community have been demonstrated time and again. His leadership is superb and his allegiance to the course is admirable and rarely duplicated.

We need a leader with courage and endurance. We need a leader who will stand strong with audacious vision to "do the right thing". Steve Sanson's commitment and devotion have been proven. As importantly, Steve Sanson provides the rare combination of a new look on politics with old-fashion principled values. We believe that these standards will carry on into his role as Clark County Public Administrator.

This is an easy choice for Asian Republicans of Nevada (ARN). It is with great pleasure to give our endorsement to Steve Sanson for Clark County Public Administrator.

If you have questions regarding the endorsement process, contact ARN @ PO Box 370383 LV, NV 89137.

Submitted By:
Dr. Jasmine Brooks
Physician and Surgeon
President of the Asian Republicans of Nevada

Message about Second Chance

Dear Friends:

There is less than a week until my Kick off party (June 7, 2006). I know that we all live busy lives so in case you have forgotten about your invitation, I am sending you a reminder. We would love too see you there! Please come if at all possible. Bring your famiies and friends.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Halverson
Candidate for District Court Judge, Dept. 23

We are pleased to post the following invitation card:

A Campaign Kick Off Party

Dear Dr. Tony Lei, You're cordially invited! Print Invitation Details*1

Host: Elizabeth Halverson for Judge, Dept. 23
Location: Downtown Coffee House
Third Street and Bridger Avenue, Las Vegas, NV View Map

When: Wednesday, June 7, 5:00pm to 8:00pm

To kick off Elizabeth's campaign for District Court Judge in Department 23, we will be having a party, and you and your friends are invited.

When: Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Coffee House at Third and Bridger

Hors d'oeuvre, beer wine, margaritas and an espresso bar will be served.

Please save the date and join us for this celebration!*2

With hors d'oeuvre, beer wine, margaritas and an espresso bar, and good participants, we may expect that people who join us will certainly have an enjoyable and good time. Please come and bring with you your friends!*3

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References

*1. Halverson, Elizabeth . 'An invitation card,' "An e-mail from Ms. Elizabeth Halverson to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 22, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Elizabeth Halverson's Residence.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessie; Weber, Valerie; and PAI of WBTI. 'Dr. Tony Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada,' "A search of 'Elizabeth Halverson wbti' on the Google.com,", (June 23, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:37:56 -0400
From: drjasbrooks@aol.com
Subject: CONGRESSMAN JIM GIBBONS: Marine Corps League 4-23-06 @ 10 am

April 12, 2006

Asian Republicans of Nevada (ARN)

request the pleasure of your company at the

Membership Mixer

Sunday, the twenty-third of April

Two thousand and six

Ten oâ??clock in the morning

hors d'oeuvre will be served

at the Marine Corps League

4360 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas, NV 89102-8749

Speakers:

Congressman Jim Gibbons

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Please make check payable to:
ASIAN REPUBLICANS OF NEVADA (ARN)
PO Box 370383, LV, NV 89137
Contact 702-493-3330/702-283-8088

Google.cn and Google.com published this section (Asian Republicans of Clark County) at 11:18 a.m. in the morning on March 23, 2006. It covers about the 25 fliers from January 7, 2006 to March 21, 2006.

Just type your name, the title of a report or an article, your concerned, the name of an organization, an event, or a reporter;{like "Chairperson Elaine Chao", "æ⏬—–", "‹LŽÒä——½‰Ã", and among others) on the searching box of Google.cn and Google.com please, and what can you find the good things that Google and WBTI have for you?*2

Many people have a good perspective on Google. Google.cn and Google.com will put more effort and wisdom to contribute to English and Chinese readers being an efficient visitor on the searching of fluent and useful information. Washington Business and Technology Institute's (WBTI's) website has been continuously published by Google.com and Google.cn about every 11 days. We wish advanced performance may be extended from Google.cn to WBTI.*3

You're on Google.cn and Google.com, if you're on Washington Business and Technology Institute's website at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

[[[A compliment or encouragement is verbal sunshine! We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:
***** No matter how busy you are, you must take time to make other person feel important. ---Mary Kay Ash
***** There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assit another human being---to help someone succeed. ---Alan Loy McGinnis
***** There are two things people want more than sex and money ...recognition and praise. ---Mary Kay Ash
All art, permanent or temporary, has a life in the immediate experience, but then has a life in the imagination. ---Anish Kapoor 1954- :in "Sunday Times" 11 July 1999
"Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a destination." ---Dwight D. Eisenhower]]]

[[[Dear Dr. & Mrs. Lei:
I am writing this letter to invite you to my next Senior Advisory Committee meeting at 9:30 am on Thursday, February 23, 2006, at the Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue (map is enclosed). ..... Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei has been U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Senior Advisor since January 2000.]]]*4

[[["It's really my pleasure and honor to be named as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI. WBTI has a good reputation with its Advisory Board and faculty members. The Board has Governor Kenny Guinn as its Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign as Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as Executive Directors. With the excellent and informative publications of 'Google.cn', 'Google.com', 'Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com', 'Next Weekly' and among others, high-ranking officials of Nevada with the spiritual leadership of Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI have been inspired to help realize the creed for professional righteousness, community service, and humane spirit of WBTI," expressed Justice Michael Douglas of Nevada Supreme Court at the Event and Dinner Party in the Emperor's Garden Restaurant on February 4, 2005 in Las Vegas. It was held by the Committee to implement the ART EXHIBIT of Mr. QIN QUAN XIONG.]]]*5

[[[Some of the significant idea from the letters to Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI):
"It's my great pleasure and honor to be named by you as a Senior Advisor and Honorary Chairman of CCDAPCC of WBTI. Please know that I irrevocably stand by my personal commitment to diversity issues in this state and that my sense of patriotism and faith in America stems from its embrace of that diversity." --A. William Maupin, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court
"As Mayor, I will continue to devote my energies into the preservation and improvement of the standard of living enjoyed here in the City of Las Vegas." --Oscar B. Goodman
"It is only with the dedication and commitment of good people like yourself that I will achieve my goal of becoming Governor of this great state. Dema and I can't thank you enough for your assistance and your positive activivities in the community." --Kenny C. Guinn]]]*6

[[["As the Hononary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), I'll have more venues to work for international tourism with Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn who is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI. We're putting all our effort and wisdom to work for our people, land, and country under the spiritual leadership of Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Lorraine Hunt, Lt. Governor of Nevada, on November 11, 2005.
The above message was signed by Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt:.....]]]*7

[[["It's my great pleasure to extend my warm greetings of 'Happy Lunar New Year!' to every American and Chinese here in Las Vegas and North America through the Communitylink (at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) of the largest newspaper in Nevada, Las Vegas Review-Journal," said James Gibbons, U. S. Congressman and Senior Director of Washington Business and Technology Institute, in the Event and Dinner Party held by Nevada Republican Party and ARCC on January 29, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event and dinner party were sponsored by Asian Republicans of Clark County for a reunion of the lunar new year to the Chinese, Asian, and American people in Las Vegas:.....]]]*8

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distinguished Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada and the Minority
Whip of the Assembly. Cheryl Moss is an outstanding District Court Judge of Nevada serving in Las Vegas, Clark County.
*2. PAI of WBTI. 'U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's on Google!' "A search of 'U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao' on the Google.com," Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Berkley, Shelley. 'I am writing this letter to invite you to,' "A letter from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (February 8, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Office.
*5. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valorie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Justice Michael Douglas wbti' on the Google.com," (March 25, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*6. Guinn, Kenny C. 'Nevada Proud of Our Troops in the Middle East,' "Section of 'Business & Administration' of the WBTI website," (March 23, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. Hunt, Lorraine. 'As the Hononary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council,' "A search of 'Chairperson Lorraine Hunt' on the Google.com," (March 26, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*8. Gibbons, James. 'It's my great pleasure to extend my warm greetings of,' "A search of 'James Gibbons, U. S. Congressman' on the Google.com," (March 27, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

Sincerely,

Steve Sanson
VIP ARCC]]]*1

March 31, 2006

Asian Republicans of Clark County (ARCC)

request the pleasure of your company at the

Membership Mixer

Friday, the thirty-first of March

Two thousand and six

Six o’clock in the evening

hors d'oeuvre will be served

at the Marine Corps League

4360 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas, NV 89102-8749

Speakers:

Senator Bob Beers

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$25 per person if paid before 3-24-06 Business Casual

$30 per person after 3-24-06 Contact (702) 493-3330

Please make check payable to:

ASIAN REPUBLICANS OF CLARK COUNTY (ARCC)*2

PO Box 370383, LV, NV 89137

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References

*1. Sanson, Steve. 'The ARCC is cordially inviting you,' "An e-mail from Mr. Steve Sanson to WBTI," (February 23, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Steve Sanson's e-mail.
*2. Ibid.

January 19, 2006

The Humane Society of the United States Honors Ensign and Other Members of Congress for Animal Welfare Work in 2005*1

WASHINGTON – As Congress returns for the 2nd Session of the 109th Congress, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) announces that U.S. Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) is recognized as its "Humane Legislator of the Year" for his effective work to advance animal protection policies at the national level.

Sen. Ensign, a veterinarian by profession, was the author of two major animal protection bills in 2005, and he helped to secure Senate passage, in some form, of both measures. He is the author of the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act, S. 382, which creates felony-level penalties for illegal dogfighting and cockfighting activities and bans the interstate and foreign commerce in cockfighting implements, and the Virgie S. Arden American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, S. 1915, which seeks to stop the slaughter of American horses by banning interstate or foreign commerce in horse meat.

The animal fighting legislation passed unanimously in April, and is now pending in the House. The horse slaughter authorizing legislation has not passed yet, but Sen. Ensign offered an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations bill to de-fund the federal inspections of horse meat and horses for slaughter, as a means of stopping the practice. The amendment passed 69-28 in September; identical legislation passed the House and was included in the final spending bill.

Sen. Ensign is also a co-sponsor of bills to crack down on puppy mills and end the primate pet trade, and has supported increased funding for animal welfare programs.

"Senator Ensign has exhibited leadership and effectiveness on animal protection issues, by shepherding two priority measures through the Senate in 2005," said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS. "His work has brought us two steps closer to national policies that will help eradicate animal fighting and horse slaughter in this country."

During the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Sen. Ensign personally visited the emergency animal shelters set up by The HSUS and other groups to rescue lost pets in the devastated Gulf Coast. At a press conference in Baton Rouge, Ensign noted, "As a veterinarian, I want to make sure the pet rescue efforts are being well coordinated for the sake of the people in that region as well as the animals." Sen. Ensign and Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) urged President Bush to appoint an individual to coordinate the federal government's response to animal rescue efforts, a move which helped facilitate the rescue of pets and reunification with their families.

While Sen. Ensign received the top honor, The HSUS also recognized 117 other federal lawmakers who either received a perfect score on the Humane Scorecard or provided important leadership on an animal welfare issue. For 2005—the first half of the 109th Congress—The HSUS has scored members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on their votes on horse slaughter; their co-sponsorship of bills to crack down on animal fighting, provide better oversight at mass dog breeding "puppy mills," and stop the sale of "downed" livestock who are too sick or injured to walk; their signing of a letter requesting funding for enforcement of animal welfare laws; and their leadership on animal legislation.

Fourteen legislators were given the "Humane Champion" award for receiving a perfect score on the Humane Scorecard and taking the lead on an animal welfare issue in 2005. An additional 30 lawmakers were recipients of the "Legislative Leader" award for their leadership as a prime sponsor of pro-animal legislation, and 73 elected officials were given the "Humane Advocate" award for scoring 100 on the report card. A complete list of award recipients is below.

"An important day has come for the humane movement when more than one-fifth of the entire Senate and House of Representatives can be considered leaders for the protection of animals," added Pacelle. "In 2005, animal welfare issues were part of our national public discourse at a higher level than ever before, and our elected officials are taking notice that the American people want stronger laws for animals."

The average score on the Humane Scorecard was 44 in the Senate and 45 in the House of Representatives. Senate Democrats averaged a 62 while Senate Republicans averaged 29. House Democrats scored a 66 while House Republicans came in at 26. Lawmakers in New England led the pack with an average score of 86, followed by the Mid-Atlantic with 69, the West with 57, the Midwest with 40, the Southeast with 29, and the Rocky Mountains/Southwest with 20. In the Senate, 9 Republicans, 10 Democrats and 1 Independent were leaders on pro-animal legislation; in the House, 15 Republicans and 10 Democrats took the lead.*2

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References

*1. The Humane Society of the United States. 'Senator John Ensign Recipient of Humane Legislator of the Year Award,' "A search of 'u s senator john ensign' on the Google.com," (February 12, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.

As confirmed, Nevada State Senator Bob Beers, U. S. Congressman Jim Gibbons, and Nevada Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt attended the Chinese New Year's Gasla by Asian Republicans of Clark County on January 29, 2006 at the Orleans Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Next Weekly" published ARCC's*2 news for the Chines New Year's Gala on January 19. "Times Weekly" and "Las Vegas Chinese Daily News" published it on January 21 and January 23. The Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal (reviewjournal.com) published this news by the ARCC's section at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti on January 23.

Justice Michael Douglas of the Nevada Supreme Court called President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington business and Technology Institute (WBTI) in the morning on January 20, 2005. He told Dr. Lei that he needed to reserve two VIP seats (for him and his wife) to the Chinese New Year's Gala in Las Vegas by ARCC.

Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber had also confirmed with Dr. Tony Lei that she would be happy to attend the Gala.

From: Dr. Jasmine Brooks [DrJasBrooks@aol.com]
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 02:36:00 EST
Subject: Re: ARCC news published.
To: Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei [tojulei@yahoo.com]

Wonderful, thank you Dr. Lei.*3
Keep up the excellent work. We will have a very successful event. Thank you.

Jas.

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References

*1. ARCC is the initial of Asian Republicans of Clark County.
*2. Brooks, Jasmine. 'Wonderful, thank you Dr. Lei,' "An e-mail from President Jasmine Brooks of ARCC to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (January 24, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: ARCC.
*3. Ibid.

The following information were sent by Assemblywoman Francis Allen*1 of the Clark County, Nevada to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). We appreciated that our elected officials contributed their efforts also to community service:

Subject: Asian American Scholarships for High School Students
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 11:24:45 -0800
From: "Allen, Francis Assemblywoman" [fallen@asm.state.nv.us]
To: Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, and among others

Thank you for your participation in this weeks events. (Great, Francis was a nice MC of the Gala!)

Assemblywoman Francis Allen
702-248-6488

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From: Jimmy Lee [mailto:jimmydlee@gmail.com]
Sent: Fri 2/3/2006 8:29 PM
To: Allen, Francis Assemblywoman
Subject: Asian American Scholarships for High School Students

If you can forward this to some of the folks who may be interested - thanks.

ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND (APIASF)

******************** OPPORTUNITIES ********************

***** SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15, 2006 *****

For materials visit http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_app/

***** SERVE AS A VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REVIEWER *****

For information visit http://www.apiasf.org/supporters/volunteers/readers.html

PLEASE SHARE THIS MESSAGE WIDELY

THANK YOU

**************************************************
Jimmy D. Lee
Executive Director
The White House Initiative for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
1401 Constitution Ave NW, Room 5092
MS 5063
Washington, DC 20230
phone: 202.482.3949
fax: 202.219.8809
www.aapi.gov*2

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References

*1. Allen, Francis. 'Asian American Scholarships for High School Students,' "An e-mail from Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (February 4, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Assemblywoman Francis Allen.
*2. Ibid.

The following information have been received from the search of "Dr. Jasmine Brooks" and "Cassandra Cheung" on the Google.com and Google.cn in the morning on January 23, 2006. They are appeared starting from the first line of the first page on Google.com and Google.cn:

(1a). For Dr. Jasmine Brooks on the Google.cn
Washington Business and Technology Institute - Asian Republicans ... - [ 翻译此页 BETA ]

Dr. Jasmine Brooks, President of the Asian Republicans of Clark County, held
an Executive Meeting on October 1, ... Dr. Jasmine Brooks is President of Asian
Republicans of Clark County (ARCC).*3 She held the Special General Meeting of ...
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Dr. Jasmine Brooks, The President of Asian American Republican Coalition of
Nevada-Clark County Chapter (AARCN-CC), ... Thanks very much To Dr. Tony Lei's
effort and hard work," pointed out Dr. Jasmine Brooks in The Meeting on.*7 ...
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Washington Business and Technology Institute - Asian Republicans ...
The presented Executive Members of the ARCC were Dr. Jasmine Brooks, ... Dr.
Jasmine Brooks, President of the Asian Republicans of Clark County, ...
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WBTI & Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN ...
Dr. Jasmine Brooks wrote the following Mission Statement of this Coalition to
... Dr. Jasmine Brooks is the President of Asian-American Republican Coalition ...
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(2a). For Cassandra Cheung on the Google.com
Washington Business and Technology Institute - Asian Republicans ...

By Cassandra Cheung. On Friday night (in November 2005), ARCC (Asian Republicans of
... (Info. provided by: Cassandra Cheung, PR ¨C ARCC). 777777777777777 ...
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... president sue phelps; dr. francesca aroc ridgley; Dr Frances ridgley; travis
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By Cassandra Cheung. On Friday night (in November 2005), ARCC (Asian Republicans
of Clark County) hosted a mixer downtown and invited Lorraine Hunt, Lt. Governor to
be the keynote speaker. Among 46 VIP guests were Steve Marin, ...
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miss Cassandra Cheung is The Second Secretary of The Asian Republicans of Clark
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The CITY ' "An e-mail From miss Cassandra Cheung To WBTI," LAS VEGAS, ...
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