Date: : 07/06/2005

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Anh Phan
Dir. of Communications
202-223-5500

Over 60 Companies and Agencies Participating

Washington, DC - The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) and the OCA-Las Vegas Chapter will host OCA�s 27th Annual National Convention from July 28 � 31, 2005 at Bally�s Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada.*2

Listed below are some of the exhibitors at the Job Fair.

Free Job Fair � Friday and Saturday, July
29-30, 2005

Bally�s Las Vegas
3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109-4307.
Tel: 800-634-3434

The Job Fair, with refreshments
sponsored by PepsiCo, will run from Friday, July 29th, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm,
through Saturday, July 30th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Recruiters from private
companies, the federal government, and nonprofit organizations will be
interviewing job candidates in this exhibit area. Attendees should bring
resumes for distribution.

Exhibitors include:
Abercrombie & Fitch
Allstate
Aon Corporation
AT&T
Avon Products, Inc. .....
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About OCA
Founded in 1973, the Organization of Chinese Americans is a national civil rights advocacy and educational organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Americans of Chinese and Asian/Pacific Islander descent. With over 80 chapters and affiliates across the country, it maintains its headquarters in Washington, D.C.*3

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References

*1. OCA is the initial of Organization of Chinese Americans. It maintains its headquarters in Washington, D. C.
*2. Organization of Chinese Americans. 'A profile of OCA,' "An e-mail from OCA to WBTI," (July 14, 2005), Washington, D. C.: OCA.
*3. Ibid.

"Under the recommendation of President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu have received the Letter of Greeting from U. S. Congressman James Gibbons on July 12, 2005. She was appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) and Chairperson of Interstate Business Cooperation and Development Council by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on May 11, 2005." The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 13, 2005, by Dr. John Wang, Spokesperson for WBTI in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*2

The following is the statement of the greeting letter:

[[[[[Congress of the
United States
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515-2802

July 29, 2005

Taiwan Benevolent Association of America
Paris Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada

Dear Friends:

It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel.

I hope that this is an extremely successful meeting in which you are representing the thousands of Nevada citizens who are of Taiwan descent and the more than 300,000 active members of your organization nationalwide.

The Taiwanese people and their descendants have help to uphold the traditions and spirit of democracy and in so doing have help to shape our national character. You have also helped to provide a greater understanding between the people of Taiwan and the American people, fostering greater cultural, educational, economic and scientific relations.

Las Vegas, with its growing Taiwanese community, is an ideal site for your convention, and I trust that it will be productive and fruitful. While you are here, I hope that you will avail yourselves of the numerous cultural and recreational opportunities Nevada has to offer.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience.

Sincerely,

Jim Gibbons
Member of Congress]]]]]*3

"On behalf of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, it's my great honor to receive the nice Greeting from U. S. Senator John Ensign. As a faculty member of Public Administration Institution and Chairperson of the Interstate Business Cooperation and Development Council of Washington Business and Technology Institute, it's my pleasure to put part of my effort and wisdom to the community service and humane spirit of the Institute for the people and communities of Nevada," said Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu in San Jose, California after she was informed by President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei about the greetings letter through the phone call and WBTI website at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti by Las Vegas Review-Journal.*4

Very soon, Ms. Wendy Wu is going to complete her term as President of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) on July 30, 2005. Out of the excellent experience, knowledge, enthusiasm, and professionalism of Ms. Wu, she has elevated the TBAA to a new height in terms of its fame, quality and significance among many American Chinese and Asian American institutions in this country.

Now, TBAA is scheduled to hold its profound 28th Annual Conference throughout the July 29-31, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In light of Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu's efforts and unselfish spirit in promoting cross-culture understanding and mutual respect for diversified interests rising from a variety of the communities, she has already become a real dynamic force and role model in the common pursuit of improving quality of life for our society.

As the largest civic organization representing U.S. immigrants from Taiwan, the TBAA currently has approximately 15 chapters and 30,000 active members nationwide. Their members are concerned about the new developments in Cross-Strait Relations, the U.S China Relationship and the Asian Economy. They are increasingly focused on working with the mainstream of American society on these and other issues. Your participation would greatly inspire them as they move forward to achieve their goal.*5

The following is an example of our inviation letter that we sent to U. S. Senator John Ensign, Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn, and U. S. Congressmen James Gibbons and Jon Porter:

> Dear U. S. Congressman Honorable James Gibbons,*9

> Dr. Tony T. Lei, Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas [President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)], Mrs. Wendy Wu, Chairperson of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), Miss Sue Phelps, President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas, Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of TBAA, and Ms. Hui-Ching Chen, Director of Secretary Division of TBAA request the honor of your presence as a Kenote Speaker (for short speech) and/or as a grantor of Greetings Letter at the Opening Ceremony of 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA)

> on Saturday, the Thirty of July, 2005
> at the Paris Hotel and Casino
> 3655, Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
> from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
>
> Participants: About 500 people.
> Attire: Business
>
> RSVP: Please e-mail Dr. Tony Lei at tojulei@yahoo.com. Or please call Judy for RSVP at 255-9058 on or before
> Friday, May 20, 2005.*6

"It's our great honor to have U. S. Congressman James Gibbons's welcome with great pleasure to the people from all around the world to Las Vegas for participating the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. We're also pleased to have Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu's interest in offering her caliber whose integrity, knowledge, and experience may bring to Washington Business and Technology Institute an interstate perspective," points out President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI. "Throughout Ms. Wendy Wu's distinguished endeavor, she has accomplished a great deal of business and community service practices and earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional. Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy deserve the significant Letter of Greeting from U. S. Congressman James Gibbons."*7

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*1. Michael Douglas is a famous Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada, while Jessie Walsh is an achieved District Judge of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a known Assemblywoman of Nevada, while Cheryl Moss is also an achieved District Court Judge of Nevada.
*2. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public
Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.com," ( May 28, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Gibbons, James. 'Greeting from Office of Congressman James Gibbons,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (July 10, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congressman James Gibbons.
*4. Douglas. Ibid.
*5. PAI of WBTI, 'An invitation e-mail to U. S. Congressman James Gibbons,' "A search of 'U. S. Congressman James Gibbons' on Google.com," (July 12, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Chang, Tiffany. 'Nancy Becker has been appointed Fellow of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute,' "A search of 'Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Nancy Becker' on the Google.com," (May 27, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

The following information was received from the searching of the website at www.unitedfinancialasso.com through the introduction by Miss Agnas Chan*1 to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). Agnas is an Insurance and Financial Consultant and the Certified Estate Planner of the Company:

Our company
is composed of financial professionals who offer high quality insurance and financial products and services to the individual and business marketplace.*2

Our professionals
have extensive experience and knowledge in the products they offer as well as the expertise on how to use those products to provide maximum benefit and protection to the clients we serve. It is our commitment and desire to establish trust and a long lasting relationship with our clients. This commitment has served us well throughout the years. We take pride in knowing that our clients keep returning to us for advice.

We welcome you
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*****United Financial Associates, Inc.
6376 W. Spring Mountain Road, Ste#7
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Phone (702)212-3838

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Our Staff

Agnas Chan, Insurance and Financial Consultant, Certified Estate Planner
(702)212-3838
unitedfinancial@usa.com

Matthew , Insurance Consultant
(702)212-3838
vegasmatthew@yahoo.com

Zoie Chu, Insurance Consultant
(702)212-3838
zoiechu@earthlink.net

Po Heng Wong, Life and Annuity Specialist
(702)212-3838
poheng@ubsource.com

Shiu Wai Ying, Insurance Consultant
(702)212-3838
teresa@ubsource.com

Rei Hsiah Lei, Insurance and Financial Consultant
(702)212-3838
rh_lei@yahoo.com

Chaoxia Yuan, IAM, Inc., Insurance and Financial Consultant
(702)810-8069
ycx68@hotmail.com

Nina Yuan, Insurance and Financial Consultant
(702)278-9596
neena248@aol.com

Service+Insurance, LLC (Main Office)
6376 W. Spring Mountain Road, Ste #7
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Phone: (702)212-3838
Fax: (702)212-2888
randy@ubsource.com

Service+Insurance,LLC (Branch Office)
4580 W. Spring Mountain Road,
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: (702)247-8738
Fax: (702)247-8502
zoiechu@earthlink.net*3

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References

*1. Miss Agnas Chan is the owner of United Financial Associates, Inc.
*2. United Financial Associates. 'A profile of United Financial Associates, Inc.,' "A search of the website at www.unitedfinancialasso.com," (July 13, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the United Financial Associates, Inc.
*3. Ibid.

Jul. 12, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

With project's start, Trump's time has come
Groundbreaking for condo-hotel today
By HOWARD STUTZ
GAMING WIRE

[[[Ruben Salgado on Monday prepares a model of the $500 million Trump International Hotel & Tower for display at the Trump sales office. The condo-hotel project will go up on six acres behind the New Frontier.
Photo by Ralph Fountain.]]]
[[[Click image for enlargement.
Graphic by Mike Johnson.]]]

Donald Trump is finally getting his famous name in lights high above the Strip.

The New York developer, star of "The Apprentice" on NBC television, will break ground this morning on the $500 million, 2 million-square-foot Trump International Hotel & Tower, completing a 20-year flirtation with Southern Nevada.

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"I've always liked Las Vegas and I like the people there," Trump said. "But I've become the biggest developer in New York City and there is only so much you can do. Las Vegas has always been very important to me, and I wanted to find the right time and the right place to develop the most beautiful building in the city."

Trump International will go up on six acres behind the New Frontier and across from the Fashion Show mall. The project is a 64-story, 1,282-unit residential and hotel tower that will house 880 studio units and 352 one-bedroom condominiums on floors 16 through 59, and 50 suites of one, two or three bedrooms on the top five floors. Prices range from $600,000 to $6 million and the tower has been 100 percent reserved since May.

Trump's name has been linked to almost every potential real estate venture or rumored casino sale since the mid-1980s. While his most high-profile move was a bid to buy the company that once controlled Bally's, Trump said most of deals were never real.

"I guess I should be flattered, but people use my name to drive up the price of real estate," Trump said. "They'll say, 'Trump's interested,' and that causes more interest. There is nothing I can really do about it."

In the early 1990s, Trump temporarily established a Las Vegas-based corporation, Trump Nevada, and had a well-connected former gaming regulator, Mike Rumbolz, sift through proposals and opportunities.

Two years ago, Trump bought more than 10 percent of the outstanding shares in Riviera Holdings Corp. and was licensed by state gaming authorities. He sold the stock but kept the license.

New Frontier owner Phil Ruffin has been planning to redevelop his aging Strip casino since he took over the property in 1998. Some observers view Trump's high-rise plans as a first step in gaining a piece of the potentially lucrative Strip location.

Trump said he might want to participate in developing the New Frontier site. But for now, Trump International is his priority.

"I think we're going to build something that is pretty spectacular," Trump said in his usual unabashed manner, saying the building will exceed all expectations for lavish furnishings, opulent surroundings and state-of-the-art features.

"Even if sales fall through, we have 2,000 potential buyers waiting. I'm getting $1,000 to $1,200 a square foot for our building. That's the highest in Las Vegas," he added.

Trump International will not have a casino. It will sell furnished units to individual buyers, who will have the option of leasing the rooms to hotel customers. Trump International managers will handle the rentals.

"We're going to bring a lot of good customers to Las Vegas," Trump said. "We're in a great location and the people who have purchased units are the type of customers who will be good for the casinos on the Las Vegas Strip."

Deutsche Bank gaming analyst Marc Falcone, in an April report to investors, estimated that only 30 percent of the proposed high-rise condominiums, which encompass 37,000 proposed units, will ever get built. Those that do get built will attract more people to casinos, he said.

"This urbanization of Las Vegas will boost incremental visitation, drive higher traffic and more frequent visits to both new and existing Strip casino-hotel resorts, while yielding increased gaming and nongaming spending," Falcone said.

At the groundbreaking, Trump is expected to announce that sales will begin shortly for a second tower to the Trump International site. He's also expected to say units in the second tower will sell at prices averaging 35 percent higher than in the first tower.

Gaming industry executives and elected officials have been invited to this morning's event behind the New Frontier. Wynn Resorts Ltd. Chairman Steve Wynn, Trump's longtime adversary and sometimes friend, confirmed through his administrative assistant that he plans to attend.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn will honor Sen. Richard Bryan during a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, as the State of Nevada unveils its newest building, the Richard H. Bryan Building in Carson City.

The Richard H. Bryan Building will be home to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and will also include the Public Employees� Benefits Program, and the Department of Business & Industry�s Divisions of Financial Institutions and Manufactured Housing. The Bryan Building is located at 901 South Stewart Street.

Bryan, a former Nevada Governor and U.S. Senator, is considered one of the foremost political figures of the 20th century in Nevada. He was elected to two terms as Governor beginning in 1982, and was elected to the first of two terms in the U.S. Senate in 1988. He was the only Senate member to simultaneously serve on three U.S. Senate Committees: Finance; Commerce, Science and Transportation; and Banks, Housing and Urban Affairs. Bryan has also been credited for his accomplishments in land use and environmental issues. He played instrumental roles in protecting the Galena/Mt. Rose area for public use, authored the Southern Nevada Lands Management Act and the Black Rock National Conservation Area Act, was the first Governor to speak out against Yucca Mountain and played key roles in protecting Lake Tahoe and preventing the import into Nevada of hazardous wastes.

What: Dedication ceremony for Richard H. Bryan Building, including remarks from Gov. Kenny Guinn and Sen. Richard Bryan.

Where: 901 South Stewart Street, Carson City.

When: Thursday, July 14, 10 a.m.

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198
Media Contact: Bob Harmon
Cultural Affairs PIO
775-687-8323

Jul. 08, 2005
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SHOW REVIEW: Finding Its Rhythm

After nearly a year, 'Havana Night Club' seems more at ease

By MIKE WEATHERFORD
REVIEW-JOURNAL

An engaging young cast that includes narrator Jose David Del Valle, above, helps "Havana Night Club" overcome language barriers and a cliched look at the nightclub scene, below, that Las Vegas and Havana shared in the 1950s.

It's hard to separate the substance from the symbolism of "Havana Night Club."

This past summer, the backstage drama of getting the Cuban revue to the United States overshadowed the show itself. This summer, as "Havana" closes in on a one-year anniversary, news clips about the troupe's eventual defection from Cuba serve as a video pre-show.

That's predictable for a show willing to use "The Show Cuba Didn't Want You To See" as a catch phrase for billboards. The visa issues delaying its arrival were considerably more complicated -- tied as much to the U.S government's unpredictable actions as Cuba's -- but you can't blame the producer for tapping into the emotion that colors all Cuban-U.S relationships.

When "Havana" finally opened, it was nearly a month late and missing part of its cast. But there was a palpable sense of triumph that swept the audience to its feet and swept aside some of the more awkward moments of a revue denied its rehearsal time.

Now that the performers have collectively defected from Cuba and settled on the Strip, the awkwardness has largely disappeared. But so has the drama surrounding that harried arrival. At least until the audience is prodded. "It's great to finally be able to perform here in the USA," narrator Jose David Del Valle announces at the curtain call. Then they stand up.

But this is a revue that can't help but mean more to its Spanish-speaking audience, try as it might to be universally accessible.

With so many shows duking it out for nightly attention on the Strip, it's no bad thing for "Havana" to have found a niche with Latin ticketbuyers who dominated the audience on a recent night. They responded to the lyrics, recognized some of the music and laughed in all the right places.

For those of us who should have worked harder to retain our college Spanish, the show has its repetitive stretches and could stand a few more tranquil moments to vary that busy, busy pacing. But the rhythms are universal, and the four-piece horn section is phenomenal. A contagious goodwill still wins out in the end. You like these smiling, energetic young people even if you don't know much about them.

The revue hasn't changed its four-segment structure. It first explores Cuba's African and Spanish heritage, before settling in for a long, titular salute to the nightclubs of the '40s and '50s. It concludes with a visit to "the young Cuba" including a fun comic dance piece with wooden sandals.

Producer Nicole Durr has tinkered within the segments, and the first two seem to flow better. The jungle scene still strikes an awkward balance between the literal and the evocative, but does allow for a theatrical opening that keeps the band hidden behind a scrim. It builds to a forceful adagio between Yoandra Martinez and lead male dancer Dennis Bain, set to a gorgeous classical piece by the show's musical director, Adrian Ortega.

(It might help for the Stardust's doormen to run off a stack of an explanatory program sheet available in the show's press materials and slip it to gringos when they seat them. The sheet explains that the adagio is based on the Cuban folk tale of fabled hunter Ochosi and the exotic bird who captivates him.)

The nightclub segment seems a bit too familiar, almost like a "salute to Cuba" from some other Vegas revue. This could be the place to cave in and make more welcoming gestures to non-Latin audiences, perhaps with English lyrics or more familiar melodies to illustrate the rumba and cha-cha. Still, the pure physicality of the dancing triumphs when Bain does the splits with one leg on each of two giant prop congas.

"Havana" already has displayed tenacious survival skills, but its future is guaranteed at the Stardust only through Labor Day. Wherever "Havana" goes, Durr should remember its success is more about people than perception.

As many of you are already aware, recently I led a delegation of Nevada legislative and military leaders to Clovis, N.M., to take part in a regional hearing on the possible closure or realignment of two of Nevada�s military installations. The hearing was part of the bipartisan Base Closure and Realignment Commission�s (BRAC) evaluation of changes proposed by the Department of Defense. I am pleased to announce that our testimony has proven successful.

The Nevada delegation made the trip with the hope of convincing the commission to re-evaluate recommendations for the closure and realignment of the 152nd Airlift Wing of the Nevada Air National Guard and the Hawthorne Army Depot. Thanks to the efforts of Nevada�s delegation at Clovis, as well as the ongoing role that Nevada Sen. Harry Reid has taken from the beginning of this process, Commissioner Philip Coyle of the BRAC commission is visiting both sites today. We are hopeful that once the commission has a clear picture of how important these sites are to both Nevada and to our nation, it will be convinced that these installations must be left intact. Both sites are clearly strategically and technologically unique and therefore tremendously valuable to the state and the nation.

As I stated in my testimony, we feel that the Department of Defense�s recommendations to close the Hawthorne Army Depot and to realign the Air Guard�s 152nd Wing were made hastily and without the application of any objective criteria. We believe the recommendations regarding changes in Nevada were made using inaccurate and misleading data, creating the false perception that these alterations would improve national defense and have a minor negative impact on Nevada. The reality is that this realignment would exact a heavy toll on our state, weakening Nevada�s Homeland Security efforts and disaster preparedness. In addition, it would debilitate the surrounding Hawthorne economy.

The commissioner�s visit is great news for the Reno Air Guard and the Hawthorne Army Depot. While it is not a definitive sign that these sites will be preserved, it is certainly a signal that the federal government is open to state input and is trying to ensure that the process is done with great thought and transparency. It is hoped now that the commissioner and his fellow members will recognize the inherent value of these sites and their importance to our state and to the nation.

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Reference

*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 68, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 48 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

Jul. 10, 2005
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EDITORIAL: Preventing heartache

The military made the correct and compassionate choice this week in modifying its policies involving the burial of soldiers -- a change sought by Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., and a California congressman.

From now on, servicemen and women will be required to designate who should be responsible for their remains if they die -- a morbid decision for members of the Armed Forces to contemplate, but a sensible policy nonetheless.

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Rep. Berkley was instrumental in ensuring the change was implemented, acting on behalf of Eleanor Dachtler of Las Vegas, whose son, Lance Cpl. Nicholas H. Anderson, a Bonanza High School graduate, was killed in Iraq last November.

Ms. Dachtler was divorced and wanted her son buried in Las Vegas. But a Navy judge gave deference to the father's wishes, and Lance Cpl. Anderson was laid to rest in California afer his remains were held by the military until the situation was resolved.

A similar situation arose involving a constituent of Rep. Sam Farr, D-Calif., prompting him to join Rep. Berkley's push to change military policy.

The U.S. House embraced the modification in May, but before the Senate could debate the measure, the military announced Wednesday it would add a line to its forms in an attempt to avoid such unfortunate disputes in the future.

"This simple change will prevent heartache for military families and will give our servicemen and women the final say in who determines their funeral arrangements," Rep. Berkley said in a statement.

And that's the way it should be.

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Saturday, July 09, 2005
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JANE ANN MORRISON: Assistant county manager will get lots of help in attorney general race

Catherine Cortez Masto is quitting a perfectly good job as assistant county manager next month, becoming a full-time candidate for state attorney general nearly one year out from the primary election.

When you look at the backing she already has, it's unlikely she'll face a serious challenge in the Democratic primary.

Already supporting her candidacy are the Democratic Big Guns: Sen. Harry Reid, Rep. Shelley Berkley, former Sen. Richard Bryan, former Gov. Bob Miller, Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley and former Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa.

Her likely Republican opponent is George Chanos, a Las Vegas attorney who says he's "very interested in the position."

Chanos is waiting for a couple of things to fall into place before he makes it official. First, Attorney General Brian Sandoval needs to see his nomination for a federal judgeship advance. Then, Gov. Kenny Guinn has to decide to appoint Chanos to serve the rest of Sandoval's term. His wife, Nevada Consumer Advocate Adriana Escobar Chanos, has already said she's willing to resign to become a stay-at-home mom so her husband can run.

For Cortez Masto, nothing is standing in the way of her candidacy, so Friday she told County Manager Thom Reilly Aug. 12 is her last day.

Deciding to quit showed some smarts. Now she can raise the estimated $2 million necessary without any conflicts, real or perceived, when she's asking for money from developers and gamers. No one will be able to accuse her of campaigning on the taxpayer's dime when she should be working.

Cortez Masto wants to be attorney general because she no longer wants to be the person working on other people's policy decisions. She wants to be driving the policy herself. For her, that means focusing on priorities such as domestic violence, victims' rights, identity theft, juvenile justice and methamphetamine abuse.

"Everything I've done in my career has prepared me for this job," she said.

Her career includes four years as a civil attorney in Las Vegas and two years as a criminal prosecutor for the U.S. attorney's officer in Washington, D.C.

Masto knows government as Miller's former chief of staff. Since January 2002, she's been assistant county manager over Clark County's legal and judicial departments.

For those who don't know, she's Manny Cortez's kid.

As a daughter of the former county commissioner, she picked up some insider knowledge about politics and government. She knows more than most how rough and ugly campaigning can be, how intense the scrutiny will be.

Has she done drugs? "I tried marijuana once or twice at parties," she said. But her dad threatened her. He said if she or her sister did drugs, he'd shave their heads.

Cortez Masto can't help but benefit from her dad's connections as a politician and as former head of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Just like County Commissioner Rory Reid, Cortez Masto, 41, is the adult child of a powerful man who will open doors for her. But like Rory Reid, she's got to prove her own worth.

Aside from her father, there's another man helping Cortez Masto.

Her husband of seven years, Paul Masto, is second in command in the Secret Service office in Las Vegas and has a law enforcement career spanning 23 years. Law enforcement groups looking to endorse a candidate will probably see that as a plus.

By the way, she met her future husband courtesy of President Clinton. During his Las Vegas visits, Clinton usually was accompanied by Gov. Miller. As chief of staff, she discussed security issues with Masto.

With some subtlety, or so I thought, I tried to confirm that when Clinton visits Las Vegas he uses a condo at The District courtesy of his buddy Brian Greenspun. But Cortez Masto wouldn't betray her husband's secrets.

Meanwhile, Sandoval recently received an encouraging call from Reid predicting the judicial confirmation process, which has been languishing, may be shaking loose.

That's encouraging news for both Sandoval and Chanos.

Sandoval had started to joke he was going to have to run again for attorney general while waiting for the judgeship to became a reality. Some thought he wasn't joking.

Jane Ann Morrison's column appears Monday, Thursday and Saturday. E-mail her at jane@reviewjournal.com or call 383-0275.

Distribution Source : U.S. Newswire
Date : Saturday, May 14, 2005
To: National Desk
Contact: Stephanie Cathcart of the U.S. Department of Labor, 202-431-3239

WASHINGTON, May 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- An immigrant to this country at the age of eight who became the first Asian Pacific American woman to serve in the President's cabinet, U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) Inc. The medal was presented Saturday, May 14, in a ceremony on Ellis Island.

The Ellis Island Medals of Honor are presented to Americans of diverse origins for their outstanding contributions to their own ethnic groups and to American society. Honorees include U.S. Presidents, Nobel Prize winners, leaders of industry and government, artists, performers and athletes. The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have unanimously passed resolutions sanctioning the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations and the Ellis Island Medals of Honor.

"When my mother, my two sisters and I came to New York to join my father, who had come to America three years earlier, the freighter that brought us to the New York City harbor passed the Statue of Liberty," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "Lady Liberty was a welcome sight to our young family who didn't speak English but who had such hopes and belief in the promise of America."

"It is also gratifying to see the committee award the Medal of Honor to my father whose courage and determination to pursue a life of opportunity and freedom has served as a constant reminder to me as Secretary of Labor to promote hope and opportunity to newcomers, the vulnerable and those without a voice in our country," Secretary Chao added.

Elaine L. Chao is the nation's 24th Secretary of Labor. Since her confirmation by the United States Senate on January 29, 2001, she has been dedicated to carrying out the Department of Labor's mission of inspiring and protecting the hardworking people of America. Her family's experience transitioning to a new country, supported by one another and the kindness of friends and neighbors, taught her that encouragement is the key to fostering independence. This inspired her to dedicate most of her professional life to ensuring that people have the opportunity to pursue lives of dignity and financial independence.*2

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References

*1. U. S. Newswire. 'A Profile of U. S. Department of Labor,' "A search of 'ms elaine chao' on the Google.com," (July 9, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.

Dear Tony,

Many of my constituents have contacted me to voice their concerns about news that the Pentagon has been collecting and keeping personal information about our children--information to be used for recruiting purposes.*1

I agree that the Pentagon has no business keeping Social Security numbers, educational records, racial profiles, and other personal data on young people. All the more alarming, the Pentagon is using a contractor to maintain these records, raising questions about the security of the information and the potential for identity theft.

I want you to know that last week I wrote to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld demanding an end to the collection of this personal and private information. I also cosponsored the Student Privacy Protection Act (HR 551) which would stop military recruiters from accessing our children's private information without permission from students and families.

To see a copy of the letter to Secretary Rumsfeld signed by myself and 61 other Members of the House of Representatives, click here.*2

SHELLEY BERKLEY
Member of U. S. Congress

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References

*1. Berkley, Shelley. ' "An e-mail from the Office of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (July 7, 2005), Washingtong, D. C.: Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
*2. Ibid.

Friday, July 08, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

'Life goes on' in Las Vegas, but with a bit more vigilance
REVIEW-JOURNAL

[[[Oakley, the Las Vegas Monorail's bomb-sniffing dog, checks a trash can Thursday at the Sahara Avenue monorail station as his handler, John Kelly, looks on. Las Vegas Valley bus and train lines took extra precautions after a terror attack on London's mass transit system.
Photo by Gary Thompson.]]]

Terrorist attacks on the London mass transit system led Las Vegas authorities to pay extra heed to buses and trains Thursday.

Meanwhile, commuters and tourists here calmly carried on.

"Life goes on," Hines Von Hollen, 30, of Las Vegas said while waiting downtown for a midday bus. "I have to get to where I'm going. The bus is my way to do that."

The increased scrutiny of valley mass transit came as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security raised the terror threat level for transit systems nationwide to orange, or "high," as a precaution.

FBI officials and Las Vegas police emphasized that they had no information about credible threats against targets in Nevada or anywhere else in the nation, but they added that the London bombings underscored the need to remain vigilant against terrorism.

"It brings back to home that it can happen in any city, at any time," Sheriff Bill Young said during a break at the Nevada Homeland Security Commission's Thursday meeting.

Young and local FBI officials said there appeared to be no need to tinker with their usual anti-terrorism game plan on Thursday.

"Nothing has changed. We're doing the same things we do every day," FBI spokesman David Schrom said. "We're out there investigating and looking for leads."

Nonetheless, the Regional Transportation Commission asked Las Vegas police and city marshals to make random checks of its Citizens Area Transit buses and bus stops, which serve 170,000 riders in Clark County every day.

"We want to reassure the traveling public it's business as usual. We don't have any perceived threat here," said Ingrid Reisman, a commission spokeswoman. "These are obviously situations that can be frightening to people. It's not because we have any concern about security or any threats."

Ironically, the commission planned to unveil to the media the first of its London-style double-decker buses Thursday morning. The event was canceled.

Las Vegas Monorail officials had its bomb-sniffing dog sweep its trains before the system's 7 a.m. opening, then assigned extra armed guards and unarmed customer service workers to each of its seven stations, said Todd Walker, a monorail spokes- man.

"We still rely heavily on the vigilance and the eyes and ears of our passengers. There's 30,000 of those a day," Walker said. "We really need the assistance of these people to complement the high level of security we have already."

Tourists awaiting the monorail at the Sahara Avenue station showed no alarm.

"It depends on how you look at it. The people in California have to deal with earthquakes. The people in Florida have to deal with hurricanes. Terrorism is a part of daily life now," said Jim Fries, 52, who was visiting from Atlanta.

"You don't diminish it, but you don't change what you do."

Gerrit Blauvelt, 32, of Las Vegas hadn't taken a bus in more than a year until Tuesday, when her car broke down. She said she wasn't worried about having to use mass transit, despite the warning.

"I just don't take any of that into consideration, really. I figure it's never going to happen here," Blauvelt said. "Though that would be the perfect spot, Las Vegas. Wouldn't it?"

Operations at McCarran International Airport remained normal Thursday, airport spokeswoman Elaine Sanchez said. After consulting with federal security officials, Sanchez said the Las Vegas airport did not alter security procedures already heightened after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

During past periods of enhanced terror concern, the airport has set up vehicle search checkpoints at public garages and other high-traffic areas. Such searches did not occur Thursday, Sanchez said.

In the past, Young has criticized federal officials for failing to share information about possible terrorists with his office. He also repeatedly has argued that Las Vegas, one of the nation's top attractions for international tourists, should receive a larger share of federal funding for its anti-terrorism efforts.

By Aug. 1, part of Young's wish list will be granted.

The nation's Department of Homeland Security will allow a Las Vegas police officer to have an indefinite presence at their offices in Washington, D.C. Six Las Vegas police officers will rotate every 45 days for the information-gathering assignment, said Deputy Chief Mike McClary, who oversees the Metropolitan Police Department's Homeland Security division.

"This is an opportunity for us to get in the place where the information actually comes through the door," McClary said. "(Sheriff Young) has said from day one that his priority is to prevent an event. And this is part of that prevention."

Elsewhere in the valley Thursday, the alert level remained unchanged at water treatment plants and other facilities that deliver drinking water, though security officials closely monitored bulletins from federal authorities throughout the day.

At Hoover Dam, employees also were told to be extra vigilant, said Bob Walsh, spokesman for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, though he added, "We haven't changed our level of alert."

Commercial truck traffic is still banned from the dam for security reasons, as it has been since the Sept. 11 attacks.

At Nellis Air Force Base, the threat condition remained at Alpha, the lowest security alert in a four-tiered system. In contrast, the base was put on the highest security alert, Threat Condition Delta, on Sept. 11.

Gov. Kenny Guinn ordered flags at state offices be flown at half-staff starting today.

The lowered flags will stay in place "most likely through the weekend," said John Trent, a spokesman for the governor. "Anything we can do to symbolically show that we definitely feel great sympathy for this great national tragedy that they've experienced."

Condemning the attack was the Islamic Society of Nevada.

"Muslims in Las Vegas join the people of England, Americans of all faiths, and all people of conscience worldwide, in condemning these barbaric crimes that can never be justified or excused," read a prepared statement released by the society.

Review-Journal writers Chris Jones, Howard Stutz, Henry Brean and Keith Rogers contributed to this report.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was established early in 2003. Drs. E. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed as Deans of the School by WBTI on March 11, 2003. "The mission of this School will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration adn social responsibility of business management . Throuugh academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this school for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA. Dina is a Senator of Nevada Senate and Adjunct Professor of Political Science of UNLV.*1

In meeting with the large and growing population of public employees in the states of Asia and Nevada, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will open its training programs for the increasing graduate study and research needs of professional public administrators. To emphasize the balance of the practicality and theoraticality of the programs, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI has supported by many high-ranking officials of Nevada in offering their times, experiences, and knowledge to teach at an honorary or adjunct capacity.*2

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judges Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Family Court District Judge Cheryl Moss, and President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas John Ponticello; Ms. Barbara Buckley has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on March 27, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday March 29, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Barbara E. Buckley was born in November 23, 1960; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her B. A. with honors from University of Nevada, Las Vega. Her education has enhanced with University of Arizona, J.D., Summa Cum Laude.*3

Barbara's Legislative Service include: Nevada Assembly, 1995-2003 -- two special and five regular sessions; Majority Floor Leader, 2001; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 1997-1999. She is now the Majority Leader of Nevada Assembly.

Her affiliations are: Executive Director, Clark County Legal Services, 1996-present; 2001-present, Assisted Living Advisory Committee; Founder, Southern Nevada Affordable Housing Committee; Founding First President, CLASS Publication.

Barbara has the following personal and professional achievements: Access to Justice Public Lawyer of the Year Award, State Bar of Nevada, 2000; Nicholas J. Horn Award, Nevada State Medical Association, 1999; Recognition Award, Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living, 1999; Outstanding Contribution in Shaping Health Care Policy, 1999; Nevada Nurses' Association; Positive Approaches Award, 1999; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Association of Social Workers, 1998; Consumer Advocate of the Year Award, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, 1998; Brocho de Oro Award, Hispanics in Politics, 1998; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Medical Political Action Committee, 1997; Special Achievement Award, American Association for Retired Persons, 1997; Women of Achievement Finalist, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1994 and 1996; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Judges Association, 1996; Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Award, 1994; Outstanding Female Law Graduate, University of Arizona Law School, 1989.*4

Barbara Buckley is a Democrat. She is at the District No. 8 of Clark County Assembly. Barbara is an Attorney at Law.

Her Hobbies/Special Interests include Hiking, reading, and traveling.

"Dear friends: It gives me great pleasure to welcome each and every one of you to our 'Outstanding Democrat of the Year' award ceremony tonight," wrote John Ponticello, President of the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas on its commenmorative Journal. The Journal was published by the Club on April 8, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This year's event was held on Thursday April 8, 2004, 7 to 9 PM at Bally's hotel Skyview room on its 26th floor in Las Vegas.

Barbara has been elected as the "Oustanding Democrat of the year 2003." We are pleased to post the message of the coming event and champagne reception party for Barbara by the Paradise Demcratic Club for Nevada:

"We are proud to serve as co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club's "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley.*5

As a lasting tribute to Barbara, we will produce a commemorative journal.

We are anxious to make this event special for Barbara, because of her beliefs in the ideals and principals of the Democratic Party and because she has always been there for us."

To invite all their friends sincerely, the above letter was written by Harry Reid, U. S. Senator; Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman; Oscar B. Goodman, Las Vegas Mayor; Dina Titus, State Senate Majority leader; and "Mr. Speaker" Richard Perkins, Speaker, Nevada Assembly.*6

PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS
"OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION"
HONORING The Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly Barbara Buckley as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003 and
Debbie Trudell, Joe Bifano and Lois and Bert Mack as "Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2003. With a Special Recognition Award to Justin Gilbert*7

The following is a part of the article written, for Senator Harry Reid's being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*8

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. Remarks were deliverred by past Honorees (who were in attendance): Charlie Waterman, 1980's; A.G. Frankie Sue Del Papa, 1990 (with a letter); Hon James H. Bilbray, M.C. Ret., 1991 (with response); U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, 1992; U.S. Senator Harry Reid, 1993; D.A. Stewart Bell, 1994 (with response); Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, 1995; County Commissioner Yvonne Akinson Gates, 1996; Senator Dina Titus (with response), 1997; Jan Laverty Jones, 1998 (with response); Mayor Oscar Goodman, 1999 (with a letter).

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.*9

This School, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, is proud to have Harry's acceptance as its Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies on May 31, 2003 at the Tea Party by many and most of the community and association leaders of the Asian American Community of Nevada (most of them in Las Vegas).*10

With many business executives, career professionals, elected officials, high-ranking officers, community and organizational leaders, among others crowded as enthusiastic participants in the 26th floor of the Bally's Hall--Skyview Room, the event and party were highlighted by John Ponticello's presenting the awards to Barbara Buckley among others.

The co-sponsors included Sierra Health Services Inc.; Poggemeyer Design Group; Shelley Berkley; Sprint; Internatioal Game Technology; Nevada Power; Barbara Buckley; Southwest Gas Corp.; Culinary Workers Union; Mandalay Bay Resorts; Station Casino; Caesars Entertainment; Police Protective Association; Frank Nemec & Jennifer Togliatti; Carpenters Union; Washington Business and Technology Institute, Dr. Tony Lei, President; among others.*11

A speciality of the Program was the complimentary -- Photo taking with Barbara Buckley during cocktail hour 7-7:30.*12 The Chinese publicity for the Event and Party was featured by the presence and presentation from Raymond Lam of "Next Weekly", Helen Hsueh of "Las Vegas Chinese Daily News", and Mindy Gao of "World Journal (Chinese Daily News)". Dr. Tony Lei extended his appreciation for WBTI to Attorney Benson Lee, Esq. for the lawyer's generosity in buying one table for ten guests of our Chinese participants the third time of this annually big event and party.

In receiving the certificate of appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute from Dr. Tony Lei, Ms. Barbara Buckley took pictures happily with the American and Chinese Communities and professionals by the mutiple media and professional photographers.

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References

*1. Walsh, Jessie; Malone, Teresa; and Chang, Tiffany. 'To promote our quality of life through the cooperation and development of tourism and business,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (October 19, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Sechrest, Thomas; Thomas, Michael; and Estes, Nolan. (1995) "Leadership for Creating Educational Changes; Integrating the Power of Technology. Volume 1 of the Proceedings of Twelfth International Conference on Technology and Education," Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin.
*3. Google. 'Barbara Buckley," "An online of google.com at Google!" (March 27, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Paradise Democratic Club. 'Invitation Card,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Paradise Democratic Club John Ponticello," (March 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Democratic Club.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Demaocrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*9. Ibid.
*10. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*11. Ponticello, John. "Commenmorative Journal of PDCLA," (April 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Demoratic Club of Las Vegas.
*12. Ibid.

Effort Prompted by Case of Las Vegas Mother Eleanor Dachtler Who Lost Son in Iraq
Responding to the request of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, the Department of Defense (DOD) has announced that it will change the current next of kin form for military service members so that troops can designate an individual of their choosing to handle their burial arrangements. Berkley�s effort to require the military to solicit the designation from all personnel grew out of her work to assist Las Vegas resident Eleanor Dachtler, whose son, Marine Corporal Nicholas Anderson, was killed in action in Iraq late last year.

"This simple change will prevent heartache for military families and will give our service men and women the final say in who determines their funeral arrangements. This is a common sense solution that will allow us to honor the wishes of our fallen heroes. Rather than leave this decision to chance, the new form will have a specific line where soldiers can clearly designate the person they want to be in charge of their final remains," said Berkley. "This is a bittersweet victory for all those who have worked to change our current policy, as we also remember the sacrifices of those whose loss prompted this effort. I only hope that with this new change in effect, we will never again see a repeat of the story of Eleanor Dachtler and others like her who have suffered even more as a result of our current policy following the loss of a loved one in the service of our nation."

Deputy Under Secretary of Defense John Molino notified the Congresswoman of the change in policy and noted that the new requirements follow the recommendations made by Berkley to DOD in May of this year. In his letter, Molino stated that the policy change reflected Berkley�s written request that a new, separate line be added to the current form collected from service members.

"You will be pleased to know that we are in the process of modifying the Record of Emergency Data Form to accomplish exactly what your letter recommends. A separate line will be added to the form to require all service members to designate a PADD instead of the optional listing of such information in the general remarks section," Molino wrote.

When issued, the new form will require service members to specify a PADD (Person Authorized to Direct Disposition) to handle their final arrangements. Absent such a designation, current policy relies on a series of criteria to determine who receives custody of a service member�s remains. In the case of Nicholas Anderson, the eldest parent was awarded custody of the fallen Marine. Anderson was buried by his father in California, over the objections of his mother who had sought to have her son buried in Las Vegas, where he grew up.

A provision authored by Berkley that would have directed the Department of Defense to make the changes announced this week was included in the FY 2006 Defense Authorization bill, which was approved by the House in May. Rather than wait for Congress to act, the DOD used the criteria included in the Berkley provision to formulate a change in its own policy which will soon be revised to reflect the requirement that the name of a PADD be collected from all service members.

To see a story that appeared in the Las Vegas Sun on this issue, click here.*2

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References

*1. Berkley, Shelley. ' "An e-mail from the Office of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (July 7, 2005), Washingtong, D. C.: Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
*2. Ibid.

[[[Go to our web page for more details and other calendar updates.]]]

Dear Partners in Vision,

We arrived home a few weeks ago from a seventeen day mission’s trip to three different countries; Malaysia, India and Singapore. During this outreach we saw the awesome power of God demonstrated in healing, restoration and many people coming to Jesus Christ.*2

During our trip we saw miracles, signs and wonders, and the power of God work through us in such a powerful way. While we were in India, the last night of the crusade we saw tremendous breakthrough. It is estimated that over 5,000 people attended the open-air crusade and hundreds responded to the call of salvation. These types of results were seen in Malaysia and Singapore as God brought healing, restoration and power into people’s lives.

I want to thank you for your prayer and financial support during our mission’s trip. When we were ministering, I could feel your intercession and your constant support for myself and the team. Do you know that when you pray and when you financially give that you not only partner in the ministry, but that you receive the rewards too?

Do you remember the account of David as he fought against the Amalekites in 1 Samuel 30? The Amalekites had raided Ziklag, burned the city and took captive all of the women. David was so upset and moved that they wept until they had no more strength (vs. 4). David responded by taking six hundred men to fight the Amalekites. However, two hundred men stayed behind because they were too exhausted! To make the story short, David had victory over the Amalekites and then made an incredible declaration to the men who had stayed back at the camp…

“The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to the battle. All will share alike”.

Isn’t that awesome? Whether you were on the India outreach or whether you stayed at home and prayed, or gave financially…all of us receive a reward. All of us will share the eternal reward of thousands of people coming to Christ, getting delivered and healed in Jesus’ name!

Thank you for your participation and partnership in furthering the 20/20Vision…to plant 2000 churches by the year 2020.

Finally, let me remind you to mark your calendar and be in attendance for our upcoming Holy Spirit Conference 2005. We have invited John Bevere, Wellington Boone, Chuck Pierce and musically, the Binions will be with us. Come expecting God to do amazing and miraculous things during the conference, July 31st through August 3rd. You will not want to miss one service!

Denise and I love you and pray contineud blessings on your lives.*3

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References

*1. Paul Goulet is the Senior Pastor of International Church of Las Vegas (ICLV). The address of the Church is: 8100 Westeliff Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada 89145.
*2. Goulet, Paul. 'It's hot out there in July, but the fire of God is here!' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from Pastor Paul Goulet of ICLV," (June 6, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: International Church of Las Vegas (ICLV).
*3. Ibid.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY - First Lady Dema Guinn will host a media availability at 11a.m. Thursday, July 7 at the Governor�s Mansion to introduce the public to a magnificent life-size sculpture of two big horn sheep that is now on temporary display in front of the mansion.

Mrs. Guinn first saw the sculpture during a visit to Artistry in Bronze in Reno and was so impressed by this rendition of Nevada�s State Animal that she asked General Manager Stuart Farnsworth if the sculpture could be displayed for visitors to the Governor�s mansion. Farnsworth and artist Mike Boyce agreed to show the sculpture at the mansion through Nevada Day 2005. Both plan to join Mrs. Guinn at Thursday�s media availability.

Big Horn Sheep Sculpture at the Governor�s Mansion
Media Availability with First Lady Dema Guinn and Artist Mike Boyce
Thursday, July 7

11 a.m.

606 N. Mountain Street
Carson City

Reno artist Mike Boyce draws his artistic inspiration from a lifetime interest in the people and native wildlife of the American West. He has created one of the largest collections of monumental size pieces reflecting this genre in the region, according to Farnsworth.

�We are fortunate to have this extraordinary piece of art on display at the mansion,� Mrs. Guinn said of the sculpture. �People are already stopping at the mansion just to admire the sheep and take pictures. I cannot think of a better opportunity to educate visitors to Nevada about our state�s wildlife and state animal while treating everyone to a beautiful sight.�

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198
Media Contact: Bob Harmon
Cultural Affairs PIO
775-687-8323

Monday, July 04, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

FIREWORKS

Today

Red, White and Boom at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, will feature a 20-minute fireworks display. Live music, a carnival and games will start at 4 p.m. Admission is $12. Children 12 and younger are admitted free.

The Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, 30 Strada di Villagio, will have a barbecue from 4 to 10 p.m., live jazz from 7 to 10 p.m. and a fireworks display at about 9 p.m. Admission is free.

The Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, will host a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Admission is free.

Buffalo Bill's, I-15 South at Primm, will have a fireworks show at dusk. Admission is free.

The 15th annual Rockets Over the River fireworks event will have fireworks at dusk in Laughlin. Admission is free.

Morrell Park, 500 Harris St., Henderson, will have live music and carnival games from 5 to 10 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. Admission is free.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic's Star-Spangled Spectacular Concert, Hills Park, 9002 Hillpointe Road, will begin at 7:30 p.m. The concert features patriotic music and a centennial salute to Las Vegas, followed by a fireworks display. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for children 6-12 and free for younger children. Tickets for the VIP pavilion are $75.

Anthem Hills Park, 2256 N. Reunion Drive in Henderson, will have a concert by the Pete Contino Band at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks. Admission is free.

The 57th annual Boulder City Damboree will end its daylong celebration from 6 to 11 p.m. at Veterans' Memorial Park, 1900 Buchanan Blvd., Boulder City. Fireworks are at 9 p.m. Admission is free.

"Under the recommendation of President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu have received Greeting Letter from U. S. Senator John Ensign and Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter dated July 30, 2005. She was appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) and Chairperson of Interstate Business Cooperation and Development Council by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on May 11, 2005." The announcement was made on Saturday, July 4, 2005, by Dr. John Wang, Spokesperson for WBTI in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*2

The following are the statements of the Greeting Letter and Certificates of Recognition:

[[[[[JOHN ENSIGN, Nevada
United States Senate
Washington,DC 20510-2805
July 29, 2005

Dear Friends:

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer.

As you focus your attention on this year's theme, the Future Development of TBAA, I commend you on your dedication to promoting understanding between the people of Taiwan and the United States through educational, cultural, economic, and scientific programs. Your contributions to the betterment of the communities in which you live have had a significant positive impact on the quality of life for the families who reside in those communities. I especially congratulate Wendy Wu*2 on the knowledge, expertise, and professionalism that she has exemplified during her tenure as TBAA Chairperson.

Enjoy your time in southern Nevada, and please accept my best wishes for a successful and memorable conference.]]]]]*3

[[[[[Office of the Governor

Certificate of Recognition

Awarded to

Wendy Yu-Ping Wu
Chairperson of the
Taiwan Benevolent Association of America

The State of Nevada congratulates you on your extensive assistance to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, and commends you for your dedicated service to the citizens of our Silver State.

May 23, 2005 (Date)
Kenny C. Guinn, Governor]]]]]*4

[[[[ Congressman Jon C. Porter
United States Congress
Washington, DC 20515-2803
July 30, 2005

United States Congressman
Jon C. Porter
Recognizes and Honors
Wendy Wu
FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE AND PROFOUND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE TAIWAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

July 30, 2005
Jon C. Porter
United States Congressman ]]]]]*5

"On behalf of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, it's my great honor to receive the Certificate of Recognition from U. S. Congressman Jon Porter. As a faculty member of Public Administration Institution and Chairperson of the Interstate Business Cooperation and Development Council of Washington Business and Technology Institute,*6 it's my pleasure to put some of my effort and wisdom to the community service and humane spirit of the Institute for the people and communities of Nevada," said Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu in San Jose, California after she was informed by President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei about the greetings letter through the phone call and WBTI website at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti by Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Very soon, Ms. Wendy Wu is going to complete her term as President of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) on July 30, 2005. Out of the excellent experience, knowledge, enthusiasm, and professionalism of Ms. Wu, she has elevated the TBAA to a new height in terms of its fame, quality and significance among many American Chinese and Asian American institutions in this country.

Now, TBAA is scheduled to hold its profound 28th Annual Conference throughout the July 29-31, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In light of Ms. Wendy Wu's efforts and unselfish spirit in promoting cross-culture understanding and mutual respect for diversified interests rising from a variety of the communities, she has already become a real dynamic force and role model in the common pursuit of improving quality of life for our society.

As the largest civic organization representing U.S. immigrants from Taiwan, the TBAA currently has approximately 15 chapters and 30,000 active members nationwide. Their members are concerned about the new developments in Cross-Strait Relations, the U. S. China Relationship and the Asian Economy. They are increasingly focused on working with mainstream American society on these and other issues. Your participation would greatly inspire them as they move forward to achieve their goal.*7

"It's our honor to have Greeting Letter from U. S. Senator John Ensign and Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Joh Porter to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu in welcomimg the people from all around the world to Las Vegas to participate the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America on July 29-31, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. We're also pleased to have Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu's interest in offering her caliber whose integrity, knowledge, and experience may bring to Washington Business and Technology Institute an interstate perspective," points out President Dr. Tony Lei of
WBTI. "Throughout Ms. Wendy Wu's distinguished endeavor, she has accomplished a great deal of business and community service practices and earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional. Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy deserve the significant Greeting Letter from U. S. Senator John Ensign and Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter."*8

The following is an example of our inviation letter that we sent to U. S. Senator John Ensign, Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn, and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter:

> Dear U. S. Senator Honorable John Ensign,*9

> Dr. Tony T. Lei, Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas [President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)], Mrs. Wendy Wu, Chairperson of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), Miss Sue Phelps, President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas, Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of TBAA, and Ms. Hui-Ching Chen, Director of Secretary Division of TBAA request the honor of your presence as a Kenote Speaker (for short speech) and/or as a grantor of Greetings Letter at the Opening Ceremony of 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA)

> on Saturday, the Thirty of July, 2005
> at the Paris Hotel and Casino
> 3655, Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
> from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
>
> Participants: About 500 people.
> Attire: Business
>
> RSVP: Please e-mail Dr. Tony Lei at tojulei@yahoo.com. Or please call Judy for RSVP at 255-9058 on or before
> Friday, May 20, 2005.
>
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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distingueshed Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada, while Jessie Walsh is an achieved District Judge of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a known Assemblywoman of Nevada, while Cheryl Moss is the first Asian American elected in Nevada history as a District Court Judge.
*2. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.com," ( June 27, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
3. Ensign, John. 'Greeting from Office of Senator John Ensign,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Senator John Ensign to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 27, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Senator John Ensign.
*4. Guinn, Kenny. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of the Governor,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Yu-Ping Wu' sent by Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 24, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*5. Porter, Jon. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of Congressman Jon Porter,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman Jon C. Porter to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (June 29, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Congressman Jon Porter.
*6. Douglas. Ibid.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. Chang, Tiffany. 'Nancy Becker has been appointed Fellow of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute,' "A search of 'Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Nancy Becker' on the Google.com," (June 28, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*9. PAI of WBTI, 'An invitation e-mail to U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign' on Google.com," (July 4, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.