From: Ms. DORIS M BALDUCCI [dbalducci@juno.com]
Sun, 27 Feb 2005 08:35:43 -0800
Subject: Re: Yes. ---Fw: Senior issues.doc

Oh, my! Does that ever look good!

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From: Miss Kathie Ambrosio [Kathie_Ambrosio@ensign.senate.gov]
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 14:26:03 -0500
Subject: RE: A new feature article for John.
Thank you!

Kathie Ambrosio
Regional Representative
United States Senator John Ensign
333 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 8203
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(702) 388-6605 Phone
(702) 388-6501 Fax
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 11:15 AM
To: Ambrosio, Kathie (Ensign)
Subject: RE: A new feature article for John. And you're on Google.com!

Dear Kathie, Good morning! How are you? A new feature
article is now for John today! ---U. S. Senator John
Ensign was awarded "SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE" by U.S.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
By Tiffany Chang and PAI of WBTI*1

You're not just on Reviewjournal.com, but also on
Google.com, Aol.com, Msn.com, among others. Just type
your name "kathie ambrosio" on the searching box of
Google.com please , and what could you find?

*For the details, please click
on the sections of
"Business & Administration" and "John Ensign---U. S.
Senator" at:
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Sincerely,
Tony & Judy
WBTI
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--- "Ambrosio, Kathie (Ensign)"
Tue, 22 Feb 2005 10:57:49 -0500
[Kathie_Ambrosio@ensign.senate.gov] wrote:

> Hi Tony - I wanted to print out news article but I
> cannot. I would like
> to keep a copy of the article. Thank you.
>
> Kathie Ambrosio
> Regional Representative
> United States Senator John Ensign
> 333 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Ste. 8203
> Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
> (702) 388-6605 Phone
> (702) 388-6501 Fax
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 2:32 PM
> To: Ambrosio, Kathie (Ensign)
> Subject: You're on review.journal! Good afternoon!
>
> Good afternoon! How are you? You're on
> review.journal!
> It's on the section of "Photos & Pictures" (in the
> top
> left box of its cover page) at:
> http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
> Have a nice time!

Judy & Tony
WBTI
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From: Miss ELENA BRADY [bradies@charter.net]
Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:05:01 -0800
Suject: Re: Greetings!
thanks Tony.

Elena

----- Original Message -----
Subject: Re: Greetings!

> Dear Elena, Good morning! Inspired by your
> establishment of the Asian American Republican
> Coalition of Nevada and the people here for the
> AARCN-Clark County Chapter, WBTI has set up a section entitled
> "Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada" for
> all of you. Your formal title has been modified for
> the feature article.*1 Any comment or literature of
> your recent accomplishement from you to WBTI will
> highly be appreciated.
>
> *1. For the details, please have your
> Assistant or yourself click
> on the sections of "Asian American Republican
> Coalition of Nevada" and
> "Business & Administration" at:
> http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Tony & Judy
> WBTI
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From: Miss ELENA BRADY [bradies@charter.net]
Sun, 20 Mar 2005 09:52:55 -0800
Suject: Re: For a draft.

Tony,

Good to hear from you. It's been busy. I need to talk to you soon,
also,
regarding China business, etc.

What is the article about.. May read it first, maybe I can add to
that.

My title is Founder and President, Asian American Republican Coalition
of
Nevada and the other is the
2nd Vice- Chair, National Asian American Republican Coalition.

Take care, see you soon.

Elena

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 9:59 PM
Subject: For a draft.

NEVADA ECONOMY: Weather can't drown sales surge
Taxes ahead of estimates despite January rain, snow
By JOHN G. EDWARDS
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Despite heavy rain and snow, retail sales across Nevada rose 9.4 percent in January to $3.19 billion while Clark County sales jumped an even higher 10.8 percent to $2.4 billion, officials reported Thursday.

For the first seven months of fiscal 2005, Nevada merchants have now sold $24.88 billion in goods for a 14.7 percent increase -- and taxes based on the sales are now $25 million ahead of projections, state Taxation Department officials said.

"Our sales activity was quite remarkable when considering the severe weather that hit our state in January," Gov. Kenny Guinn said in a statement. "This performance while major highways into our states were clogged by snowstorms is yet another indicator of how strong Nevada's economy is and how our state continues to make strides in diversifying itself."

Carole Vilardo, president of the Nevada Taxpayers Association, was more impressed with sales for general merchandise stores, which showed a 10.3 percent increase over the same month last year, the biggest increase of 10 categories of taxable sales.

"That's really quite amazing," Vilardo said. "It just bodes very well for the state." .........................

Under the leadership of Dr. Jamine Brooks as its President, the Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter (AARCN-Co.) will hold an Officers Induction Ball. It will be on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at five thirty in the evening. Dinner will be served at six thirty in Wellington Place, Las Vegas, Nevada. The following is the form of its invitation card:

The Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada
Clark County Chapter

requests the pleasure of your company at the

Officers Induction Ball*1

Sunday, the twenty fourth of April

Two thousand and five

at five thirty in the evening

Dinner served at six thirty

in Wellington Place

Las Vegas, Nevada

6985 W. Sahara Ave $35 per person
LV NV 89117 Business/Casual
(702) 255-0888

Dr. Jasmine Brooks wrote the following Mission Statement of this Coalition to her executive members among others on March 26, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada:*2

�h Promote the integration of different Asian American communities into a single, cohesive, and prevailing entity
�h Create awareness within the community regarding political and social issues
�h Interact with local and national political leaders to help develop a cooperative relationship
�h Enhance participation from the community to impact legislation and governmental policies via the voting process
�h Promote active participation in the election process for the Republican platform both locally and nationally by eligible voters
�h Encourage community leaders to acquire public offices through elections and appointments
�h Preserve positive Asian American culture, values and traditions through various media sources and communication
�h Cultivate involvement of Asian American youth in political events through education, internships and social events
�h Organize events to create awareness and encourage active membership and enrollment

In order to advance the success, Dr. Jasmine Brooks will call the most recent general meeting of the Coalition as in the following:*3

ASIAN AMERICAN REPUBLICAN COALITON OF NEVADA
Clark County Chapter

GENERAL MEETING AGENDA
��A world of diversity with one voice.��

DATE March 30, 2005 @ 10:00 am (tentative, exact time will be forthcoming)
LOCATION 6767 W. Tropicana Avenue, Suite 217; LV NV 89103

AGENDA
I. Call to order

II. Review Minutes of previous meeting for approval (Gen. Meeting 3-6-05)

Report of Special Committees:
A. Event Planning Committee - Induction Ball: Mrs. V. Kerns and Mrs. T. Smith

Date: Induction Ball April 24, 2005 @ 5:30 pm to Midnight
Location: Wellington Place (AKA: La Chateaux)
6985 W. Sahara Avenue; Las Vegas, NV 89117
702-255-0888

1) Dr. Jas. Brooks: Invitations completed and will be distributed to members

2) Ms. Jasmine Guo: 250 tickets completed and will be distributed to members
a) Each member is encouraged to sell approximately 10 tickets
As incentive (and to show our appreciation), after 10 tickets sold, the selling member will receive a complimentary ticket for him/herself to the Induction Ball

3) Invites f/u and report progress
a) Gibbons (invited by Ms. Elena Brady)
b) Joe Hecht, Lorraine Hunt (invited by Mr. Gene Gamboa)
c) Ensign (invited by Dr. Frances Ridgley)
d) etc. (invited by Dr. Tony Lei)

3) Finalize: menu, chair/table covers, miscellaneous

B. Fundraising Committee - Silent Auction and Raffle: Mrs. H. Lim
Finalize progress: donations, contributions
a) Mrs. Vivian Kern: baskets
b) Ms. Jasmine Guo: pins
c) Mr. Travis Lu
d) etc.

III. Induction Ball Event Schedule (tentative)
A. Pledge
B. National Anthem
C. Speaker
D. Induction
E. Dance
F. Dinner

V. Unfinished Business and General Orders
A. Coalition ID/State Registration: in progress

VI. New Business
VII. Adjournment
Contacts: Jas Brooks 702-493-3330/Edgar Guo 702-303-8237

"Nothing good or great can be done in the absence of enthusiasm," pointed out Tom Peters.*4 Enthusiasm is important, especially very important to many things in our lives. A lot of people are contributing effort and wisdom to bring this coming Event and Party of AARCN-Co. a success through the leading skills of its President, Dr. Jasmine Brooks.*5

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References

*1. Brooks, Jasmine. 'Invitation & Mission Statement,' "An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 26, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-Co.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Brooks, Jasmine. 'General Meeting,' "An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 26, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-Co.
*4. Chang. Tiffang; and PAI of
WBTI. 'Enthusiasm is a very beautiful word.'"A search of 'enthusiasm is a very beautiful word,' on the Google.com," (March 26, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Asians in America---We�re the fastest growing ethnic
Americans!' "A search of AARCN-Co. and Dr. Jasmine Brooks on the Google.com," (March 26, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

** Tuesday, March 29 **
BERKLEY TO HOST SOCIAL SECURITY TOWN HALL AT WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY
With Special Guest Top Budget Democrat Rep. John Spratt
Congresswoman Shelley Berkley*2 will host a town hall forum on Social Security for concerned southern Nevada residents on Tuesday, March 29, from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the lecture hall of the West Charleston Library. The event is free and all are welcome to attend.

Berkley will be joined at the forum by U.S. Congressman John Spratt, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee. The pair will discuss the financial risks of the President�s plan to partially privatize Social Security, provide information to participants about how the proposal will impact their retirement, and answer questions from the audience.

"This is an issue that is as important for young workers and new parents as it is for our seniors and those nearing retirement," Berkley said. "Congressman Spratt is the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee and he will lend his expertise from that role to our discussion about the financial impacts of the Bush proposal to partially privatize Social Security."*3

WHO: U.S. Reps. Shelley Berkley and John Spratt
WHAT: Southern Nevada Social Security Forum
WHEN: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29
WHERE: West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston (near Torrey Pines)

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

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References

*1. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. About U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (a concise one by the editor of this flier):

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November, 1998. Shelley represents constituents living in the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The District annually records the largest population increase in the nation. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada.

She has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades. Shelley has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. She completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled in UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, she returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has successfully sought appointments that enable her to meet the needs of Southern Nevada, since she swore in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 1999.

Shelley is a former Vice Chair of the Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents. Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was then twice elected as a Regent by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students.

This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada�s successes.

On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei that,"Thank you for your generous contribution to my re-election campaign. I greatly appreciate your support. Please know that your help makes a significant difference. I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."

Shelley Berkley is born a leader. Shelley is an educated leader. Shelley is a prctical and bright leader since her college life. She received her juris doctorate degree from San Deigo Law School. She was the former Regent of University and Colleges of Nevada. She has been Executive Advisor for Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since 1996. Her successful leadership both good in work performance and human relations has won all her assistants' and followers' full and sincere respects. In order to celebrate Shelley Berkley's winning as U. S. Congresswoman, elected as a member of the International Relations Committee (IRC) of the Congress, and Dr. Tony Lei as her Senior Advisor; Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) established the "Literature and Academic Forum" ("LAF") in 1999. It is brought to you now by Las Vegas Review-Journal's reviewjournal.com through the section of "LAF5" (now continues in "Social & Community") at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.

At the time when Shelley was elected as the Member of IRC, she told Las Vegas Review-Journal that to promote the tourism, trade, and investment with foriegn countries for Nevada and our states is her primary interest. .............

Shelley's popularlity is arising from her effective production for public service and good personal traits by nature and sincerity.

Shelley Berkley is an Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Berkley, Shelley. 'Congresswoman Shelley Berkley TO HOST SOCIAL SECURITY TOWN HALL AT WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY' "A e-mail from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 25, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
*3. Ibid.

Thursday, March 24, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

HENDERSON MUNICIPAL JUDGE, DEPARTMENT 3: Four lawyers run for new position Candidates present varied backgrounds
By HENRY BREAN
REVIEW-JOURNAL

David S. Gibson Jr.

Diana Hampton

Kenneth Walter Long

Michael L. Miller

Henderson's newest elected post is also its most hotly contested, as four attorneys vie to become municipal court judge for the city's recently created Department 3.

The nonpartisan race features David Gibson Jr., Diana Hampton, Kenneth Long and Michael Miller.

Early voting got under way Saturday and runs through April 1. Election Day is April 5.

Unless one candidate earns more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to the June 7 general election.

David Gibson Jr. is a Henderson native who has worked as a private attorney since 2002. The married father of three also currently works as a pro tem justice of the peace in Laughlin and other outlying parts of Clark County.

Gibson's father is a longtime Clark County public defender, his uncle is Henderson Mayor James Gibson. He described the two men as his legal role models.

"I believe the Gibson name stands for good in this community, and I embrace that. However, I am my own person, and I want people to judge me on my own merits and my own ability," he said.

Diana Hampton spent almost three years as a Henderson deputy city attorney before resigning the $78,548-per-year job earlier this year to concentrate on her campaign for judge.

"In addition to serving the public, I have also served in the private sector, so I have a good world view," she said.

Hampton is married to a Henderson Police officer and has one child. She has lived in Southern Nevada for six years and worked as a trial attorney for five years.

Since 2001, Kenneth Long has worked as prosecutor in North Las Vegas. Before that, he spent three years with the Clark County district attorney's office, prosecuting drunken drivers and handling special assignments.

The Southern Nevada native and married father of four also spent two years as an FBI agent in Lewiston, Idaho.

Long described himself as "well-equipped to reduce the backlog presently in Henderson" and said he is "ready to change the perception that Henderson is easy on domestic violence cases."

Michael Miller is a lifelong resident of Clark County, who retired after 25 years as a deputy public defender for the county.

He presently serves as a pro tem municipal judge and a pro tem justice of the peace in Henderson.

"I've had the opportunity to work with and observe judges, prosecutors, police, victims and defendants," he said. "My years of experience best qualifies me to serve the community and the court."

The Bishop Gorman High School graduate has been married for 33 years and has two grown daughters. He has lived in Henderson for 26 years.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced the appointment of Susan L. Gray as Administrator of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC). Gray is currently Deputy Attorney General representing the commission. Her appointment is effective Monday, March 28.

Gray, 34, a University of Baltimore School of Law graduate (1998) and resident of Henderson, has devoted much of the past five years as the Nevada Equal Rights Commission�s attorney. Gray has extensive experience interpreting equal rights case law, and has worked closely with NERC staff and federal programs that oversee equal rights issues.

She will be responsible for overseeing the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, which handles discrimination complaints relating to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, and disability, when the discrimination is linked to housing, public accommodations or employment. The commission also handles discrimination complaints for retaliation for discrimination suits.

�A strong Equal Rights Commission is crucial to protecting the rights of Nevadans, and I selected Susan Gray to lead the commission because I knew she would continue the legacy of success that Lynda Parven created before leaving the agency last month,� Gov. Guinn said.

Parven accepted a promotion to deputy administrator of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation�s (DETR) Employment Security Division. Birgit Baker, director of the department, said Gray has a solid working knowledge of the department and NERC. �That, coupled with her previous experience as a lawyer representing both employers and employees, gives her a well-rounded perspective of the NERC�s client base,� Baker said.

Added Gray: �I am looking forward to the challenge and am anxious to begin working with NERC staff, commission members, and Nevadans who utilize our services. I have worked closely with most NERC staff and respect the work that they and former administrator Lynda Parven have done to evolve the agency into an efficient and fair evaluator of complaints.� Gray, as Administrator of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, has an unclassified state position with an annual salary of $72,140 (employee-employer paid retirement).

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198
Media contact:
Karren Rhodes
DETR Public Information Officer Phone: 775-684-4660

The most recent revelation of falsified documents related to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project in Nevada further underscores what a dangerous and unnecessary project the federal government has sponsored for the past two decades. Last week�s news reports that U.S. Geological Survey employees falsified documents are a clear reminder that the Yucca Mountain project has never been presented with all of the facts in plain sight. The State of Nevada has had to fight the battle against Yucca Mountain on an uneven playing field that has apparently been lined with deception. And, in defiance of this obvious handicap, the State of Nevada seems to have finally taken the upper hand.

Since a perplexing vote by Congress in July 2002 to override my veto and permit the Department of Energy to move ahead for licensure to construct the facility, developments have all been very much in the State of Nevada�s favor regarding the future of Yucca Mountain. In July 2004, after years of litigation, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia handed Nevada a major legal victory in the fight to stop the nuclear waste dump when it threw out the Environmental Protection Agency�s radiation health protection regulations that had been tailored for Yucca Mountain. The court�s ruling effectively stopped DOE because Yucca Mountain, by virtue of its porous geology and other fundamental flaws, is incapable of meeting the more stringent health and safety regulations required by the court. Since then, the Bush Administration cut the FY 2006 Yucca Mountain budget in half, and the DOE has acknowledged a series of missed deadlines.

Indications of waning support for the project from the nuclear industry have also followed, with statements by utility industry representatives advocating de-linking the repository from the industry�s perceived ability to proceed with new nuclear power plants. Then, last week, Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman announced that scientists working on DOE�s Yucca Mountain project had falsified reports and data in critical site suitability and repository performance areas. The revelation set off a storm of outrage, not only from Yucca Mountain critics, but also from project proponents who viewed the falsification of scientific data and studies as a potentially fatal blow to Yucca Mountain.

For Nevada�s citizens, the recent revelations are good news. Given the events of past days, the question of �if� Yucca Mountain will crumble has become a question of �when.� I am extremely proud of the fact that Nevadans have chosen to fight this repository through all of the proper channels, in an intellectually honest and above-board manner. Those who have been involved are to be commended for being so vigilant during this fight.

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Reference

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

Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

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 47 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.

Fellow Republicans:

Herewith, the list of all the members that are interested in attending the Lincoln Dinner, if there are names that have been inadvertently left out or there are changes necessary, please advise.*2

Additionally, I have spoken to Mr. John Hambrick who is in charge of the organization for the Lincoln Dinner, and he had requested to have the checks:

1) Made out to:
CLARK COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Re: Lincoln Dinner

2) Mail the checks to:
9101 W. Sahara Avenue
Suite 105-B34
Las Vegas, NV 89117

CLARK COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Lincoln Day Dinner

When: April 30, 2005

Where: The Venetian

Speaker: Kark Rove

Price: $75.00 Dinner @ 7:00pm
$250.00 Dinner and Reception @ 5:30pm

Dolly DeLeon (2 tickets: $75 x 2 = $150, please remit this amount to the address referenced)

Bert Thomas (1 ticket: $75 please remit this amount to the address referenced)

Jas Brooks (2 tickets: $75 x 2 = $150, please remit this amount to the address referenced)

Pete Rinato (2 tickets: $75 x 2 = $150, please remit this amount to the address referenced)

Hui Lim (2 tickets: $75 x 2 = $150, please remit this amount to the address referenced)

TOTAL 9 tickets

We need at least 10 people. Let me know if there is more interest for the Dinner.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE BEGINNING OF NEXT WEEK PRIOR TO US RECEIVING ANY TICKETS. Therefore, those who are interested must send in their checks ASAP. If we do not have enough interest, the checks will be returned to you.

I look forward to seeing you there. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.*3

Cordially,

Jas Brooks

702-493-3330
702-737-7653

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References

*1. Dr. Jasmine Brooks is the President of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter.
*2. Brooks, Jasmine. 'Clark County Republican Party ---Lincoln Day Dinner,' " An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 24, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-Co.
*3. Ibid.

NEWS RELEASE FOR APRIL 13TH:

Seniors United meeting for April will be held Noo, Wednesday the 13th
at the Clark County Flamingo Library 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Robert
Nelson Courtland from the Senior Law Project will discuss programs
which
are available to Seniors for assistance in Legal Matters.

All seniors are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Information- 641-8283

NEWS RELEASE FOR MAY 11TH:

Rita Mier, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Office
will be the speaker at the noon May 11th meeting of Seniors United, at
the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

Seniors United is a non-partisan group open to all who are interested
in
the political structure of our state and country. Refreshments will
be
served. Information 641-8283

Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Two vie for Department 5 judgeship

Harter challenges two-term incumbent Kerns in race to be settled on primary day
By RICHARD LAKE
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Cedric Kerns
Age: 39
Party: Republican
Occupation: Las Vegas Municipal Court judge
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from UNLV; Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego

Mathew Harter
Age: 38
Party: Republican
Occupation: attorney
Education: Bachelor of Science in business administration, business management, UNLV; Juris Doctor from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, Lansing, Mich.

The race for the Las Vegas Municipal Court Department 5 judgeship pits a two-term incumbent against a perennial challenger.

Judge Cedric Kerns, first elected in 1997, is being challenged by attorney Mathew Harter.

Because there are only two candidates, the nonpartisan race will be settled in the April 5 primary.

Kerns said his record speaks for itself. He has been instrumental in helping remove repeat offenders from the system through the Habitual Offender Prevention and Education program, commonly called the HOPE Court, he said.

"I love this job," he said. "It is one of the most rewarding jobs I've ever had."

He said law enforcement endorsements and what he calls strong backing by attorneys and other judges should help voters decide.

Harter criticized the judge for not vowing to refuse campaign contributions from strip club owners and for not refusing a recent $11,000-a-year pay increase. The position pays just over $128,000 a year.

"That money should be going toward improving the system, not in the judge's pocket," Harter said. He vowed to give the $11,000 to charity if he wins.

He also said judges, especially, should not take campaign contributions from strip clubs.

"I have a problem with it because judges are supposed to be held to a lot higher standard than most politicians," he said.

Kerns said he has taken contributions from strip club owners and he would do it again.

"These are legitimate businesses," he said. He added that if there were any questions about his credibility, he wouldn't have been elected president of the Nevada Judges Association.

Kerns criticized Harter for trying nine times to become a judge, five through election and four through the appointment process.

Harter said he has wanted to be a judge since law school and saw nothing wrong with persistence.

Kerns touted the HOPE program, which targets serial repeat offenders for rehabilitation. He said the 27 people involved in it had a total of 8,000 violations against them when they entered the program. To date, he said, their arrest rate has been reduced 74 percent.

Harter said he was not familiar enough with the program to comment on it. He said, however, that he believes too often people are led into programs for rehabilitation instead of simply punished because of a lack of jail space or something similar.

Kerns has criticized Harter because Harter was sued for malpractice. But Harter pointed out that all but a small portion of the lawsuit has been dismissed, and he expects that the rest of it will be soon.

A Leadership Conversation with

Mr. Michael Kuan

Wednesday, March 30, 2005
5:00 to 7:00 PM
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
Room 203

Michael Kuan is one of the top business venture capitalists and a leading corporate consultant in China. He currently serves as Chairman of the Shanghai Technology Park. Shanghai, a metropolis of nearly 19,000,000 people, is one of the most dynamic and influential cities that is reshaping the global marketplace. Michael Kuan is at the heartbeat of that transformational change.*1

Mr. Kuan was also involved with several successful business ventures and raised more than U.S. $500 million for more than 20 ventures such as iSwitch, Chinadotcom (Nasdaq: China), China Eagle Securities, China Cable Network, and Vision Century Corporation (HK: 0535). In 2001, Mr. Kuan founded SIG in Shanghai to build a platform to identify, finance, and advise on investment opportunities in China.*2

Please RSVP to organizational.leadership@pepperdine.edu

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References

*1. GSEP, Pepperdine University. 'The Doctoral Program in Organizational Leadership presents ...,' " An e-mail from the GSEP of Pepperdine University to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (March 22, 2005), West Los Angeles: GSEP of Pepperdine University.
*2. Ibid.

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley*2

Invites You to join Her for A Veterans Town Hall Meeting to Discuss President Bush's Proposed Cuts to the Veterans Budget

Thursday, March 31, 2005
10:00AM
Clark County Library Theater
1410 East Flamingo Road

For More Information Please Call: 702-220-9823

Please visit my website for information about Nevada Congressional District 1 and sign up for my internet updates and newsletter.
www.house.gov/berkley*3

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References

*1. Berkley, Shelley. 'Congresswoman Shelley Berkley Invites You to join Her for A....,' "A post card from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 21, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: LV Office of Shelley Berkley.
*2. Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley held a speech conference in Las Vegas,' "A search of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley on Google.com," (March 22, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Berkley. Ibid.

Welcome to our Dinner Party! The schedule of Clark County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner is in the following:*1

When: April 30, 2005
Where: The Venetian
Speaker: Karl Rove
Price: $75.00
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Dear Friends and Fellow Republicans:

Please note the above mentioned: Lincoln Day Dinner sponsored by the Nevada Republican Party - Clark County.

Let me know if you are interested in attending. I was informed that the tickets are getting scared. At this time, they will make accommodation for a group of 10 or more.*2

Cordially,

Jas Brooks
702-737-7653

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*1. Brooks, Jasmine. 'Clark County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner,' " An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 22, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-Co. Dr. Jasmine Brooks is the President of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter.
*2. Ibid.

Dr. Rory Reid, our Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), was sworn into office as the Chairman of Clark County Commission in Nevada on January 3, 2005.

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Dr. Rory Reid has been promoted from Adjunct Assistant Professor to Adjunct Associate Professor of Business Law, Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA), by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on December 3, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday, December 6, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*1

Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid was raised in the Las Vegas Valley. After growing up in Las Vegas, he attended Brigham Young University, where he earned his B.A. in International Relations and Spanish in 1985. Rory continued at BYU, attending the J. Reuben Clark Law School earning a J.D. in 1988. Rory returned to Nevada and began the practice of law. At the age of thirty, he became the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of a local company. After his tenure as corporate counsel, he went on to become a partner at Lionel Sawyer & Collins (lasvegas@lionelsawyer.com), a famous Nevada law firm.*2

Additionally, Las Vegas Life Magazine recently named Rory �Best Up and Coming Politician� in Southern Nevada. On the basis at an adjunct level, his teaching subject in business law will be good for a graduate school in business.

"As a graduate school in business, I'll put more emphasis both on values of theoreticality and practicality. I'd like to suggest eight courses for our China Certificate Program in Management: Financial Analysis, Managerial Accounting, Quality Management, Just-in-Time & Lean Operations, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Applied Economic Analysis, and Strategy Formulation and Implementation," said Dean Dr. Keong Leong of GSBPA, who is professor and Chairman of the Department of Business of UNLV, for a Symposium.*3

The Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI was held at Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas. The theme of this mini symposium is: The Entrepreneurship of MPA/SME and MBA/PKE Certificates Program for the people of English and Chinese Speaking.*4

Commissioner Reid was sworn into office as County Commissioner on January 6, 2003, to Commission District "G". That term expires the first Monday in January 2007.

Rory Reid is one of the sons of U. S. Senator Harry Reid, D-Nev. As his father has become the most powerful Democratic senator in Washington D.C., Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid is moving up in the local political ranks and is expected to be named board chairman in the coming January.

Rory said on Monday, November 15 that he had enough support from fellow commissioners to be voted chairman, a largely ceremonial position.

"I'm honored my colleagues have confidence in my abilities, and I look forward to our continued collegial relationship," Reid, 42, said.*5

Commissioner Reid was chosen by his fellow commissioners in the current term to serve in the following capacities: Nevada Development Authority; Metropolitan Police Committee on Fiscal Affairs; Regional Jail Commission; Clark County District Board of Health; and Southern Nevada Water Authority.

As a Clark County Commissioner, Rory also serves on the following boards/committees: Boards of Trustees � Clark County Water Reclamation District; Board of Trustees � Big Bend Water District; Board of Trustees � Kyle Canyon Water District; Board of Directors � Las Vegas Valley Water District; Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board; and Vice Chair � Local Law Enforcement Advisory Committee.*6

Rory has served as the Chairman of the Nevada Democratic Party. After his election to that post, he instituted significant and meaningful changes in the party structure that resulted in a more stable, cohesive and effective organization.

Rory and his wife Cindy are the proud parents of three children.

Rory has long been active in his community. He has donated his time to numerous local, state and national political campaigns. He co-founded Nevadans for Public Awareness. He also has donated his time as a Cub Scout Leader.

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

"The mission of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration and 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.*8

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References

*1. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), p. 30.
*2. Office of Rory Reid. 'Accomplishments of Commissioner Rory Reid,' "A search on the Google.com about Rory Reid," (December 1, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick, Keong Leong appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada.
*4. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Packer, Adrienne. 'NEW APPROACH: Reid's son makes own mark ---Rory Reid likely commission chair,' (November 16, 2004) "A search on Google about LVRJ," Las Vegas, Nevada: Reviewjournal.com.
*6. Office of Roy Reid. 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. Ibid.

It is our pleasure to post an article written by Rita Villadiego about the National Asian American Republican Coalition (NAARC). It was entitled "Fil-Am elected as head of Asian-American Republican coalition". The article was released by the Philipino Express Online. It was found by us in Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) through the searching of "Dr. Jasmine Brooks" on the Google.com at March 19, 2005:

Fil-Am elected as head of Asian-American Republican coalition
By Rita Villadiego*2

Washington, D.C., January 28, 2005 --- Vowing to empower Asian Americans, Dr. Sonny Carlota, a Filipino-American based in Tennessee was unanimously elected chairman of the National Asian American Republican Coalition (NAARC).

�I�m proud to be a Tennessean of Filipino descent,� said Dr. Carlota who shone in politics in 1983 when he was elected as Vice Mayor of Lakeland, his home city, in 1993.

Other elected officers of the Coalition were Dr. Grace Shu (PA), 1st Vice Chair; Elena Brady (NV)*2, 2nd Vice Chair; Dolly de Leon (NV)*3, Secretary; Tran Dinh Truong (NY), Treasurer.

�We�ve got work to do. The stakes are high. We need to empower the 13 million Asian Pacific Americans politically, economically, and socially,� said Carlota. �We�re the fastest growing ethnic Americans. Yet there�s a long list of unmet needs in the community.�

Carlota was appointed by President Bush to the President�s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in 2001-2003. He chaired the Commission�s SubCommittee on Health which prepared a comprehensive report on health disparities among Asian Pacific Americans. Right recommendations on solving the Asian health needs were an integral part of the report submitted to the President.

The NAARC is a diverse group of community leaders representing the major Asian Pacific Islander population that helped determine the final outcome of the 2004 presidential elections, Carlota said.*4

With participatory leadership, the newly elected national chairman said that he would work towards implementing a 5-Point Plan which are to: 1.) Broaden the base of membership nationwide by appointing ethnic co-chairs for each nationality, and have the co-chairs recognized by the State Republican Committees in their respective areas; 2.) Work for the appointment of qualified Asian Pacific Americans in federal, state, and local governments and the private sector; 3.) Encourage and support qualified Asian Pacific American Republicans to run for public office in the federal, state and local levels; 4.) Steer the ethnic republican groups to integrate with the activities of the State and County Republican Committees during primaries, federal, state and local elections; and 5.) Strengthen NAARC�s working relationships with the White House, Republican Senators and Congressmen, the RNC, as well as the State, and local Republican Committees.*5

After the elections, Carlota announced a partial list of appointees to serve as part of his leadership team: Charles Wang (NY), co-chair, Chinese Americans; Paul Blanco (CA), co-chair, Filipino Americans; Dr. Sonny Lee (NJ), co-chair, Korean Americans; Dr. Jasmine Brooks*6 (NV), co-chair, Vietnamese Americans; Dr. Leo Pandac (CA), executive director; Rudy Asercion (CA), communications director; Jun Policarpio (NY), White House liaison; and Augustus Alzona (MD), political director.*7

We are pleased to learn that the Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada - Clark County Chapter has been established in Las Vegas, Nevada. The most recent Executive Meeting was held by its President, Dr. Jasmine Brooks, at 1:00 p. m. on March 12, 2005. The location was at Suite 217, 6767 W. Tropicana Avenue, in Las Vegas.*8

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References

*1. Villadiego, Rita. 'Fil-Am elected as head of Asian-American Republican coalition ---released by the Philipino Express Online' "A search of "Dr. Jasmine Brooks" on the Google.com," (March 19, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*2. Brady, Elena. 'My title of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada,' "An e-mail from President Elena Brady to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 20, 2005), Reno, Nevada: AARCN. Miss Elena Brady is the Founder and President of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada. She is a community leader in Reno, Nevada.
*3. Miss Dolly de Leon is the Chief-in-Editor of the U. S. Asian Chronicle and a community leader in Las Vegas.
*4. Villadiego, Rita. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Dr. Jasmine Brooks is the President of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada - Clark County Chapter.
*7. Villadiego, Rita. Ibid.
*8. Brooks, Jasmine. 'Executive Meeting - AARCN-Clark Co.,' "An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 11, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-Clark Co.

Reid, Ensign pursue inquiry into Yucca project allegations
By SAMANHA YOUNG
STEPHENS WASHINGTON BUREAU
and
KEITH ROGERS
REVIEW-JOURNAL

WASHINGTON -- Nevada senators Thursday petitioned the Justice Department to launch their own investigation into allegations that government employees fabricated work relating to the Yucca Mountain Project.

In a letter to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and FBI Director Robert Mueller, the Nevadans requested immediate action be taken to "preserve and protect" records related to government's bid to store 77,000 tons of nuclear waste at the site, 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas.

The request by Sens. Harry Reid, D-Nev., and John Ensign, R-Nev., comes a day after the departments of Energy and Interior admitted that two workers at the U.S. Geological Survey had falsified documents with studies on water penetration into Yucca Mountain.
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It is our pleasue to learn that U. S. Senator John Ensign was awarded �SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE� by U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The following is a post of the Press Release of Senator Jon Ensign from his Office in Washington, D. C. on Thursday, March 10, 2005:

Washington, D.C. � Senator John Ensign today received the �Spirit of Enterprise� award from the United States Chamber of Commerce for his voting record during the 2nd session of the 108th Congress.*2

�For America�s economic future to remain prosperous, we must encourage pro-growth policies so that we continue to be the leader in innovation and entrepreneurship,� Ensign said. �I am honored to be recognized by the Chamber.�

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce gives out the award based on key business votes by Congressional members and ranks them in its annual publication, How They Voted. Members of Congress who support pro-business positions on at least 70 percent of the key votes receive the award. Senator Ensign was well above that mark with a 91 percent for votes cast on pro-growth legislation.

�It is critical to have members of Congress fighting for American business and their employees at this time of economic expansion and opportunity,� said Thomas J. Donohue, Chamber President and CEO. �John Ensign is a leader who has voted time and again to create jobs, improve our domestic security, and promote economic expansion.�

�Pro-growth policies are critical to small businesses in Nevada because they stimulate the economy and promote job creation,� Ensign said. �I will continue to support legislation that keeps Nevada�s economy flourishing.�

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world�s largest business federation, representing more than three million businesses and organizations.*3

The following introduction about U. S. Senator John Ensign edited by WBTI on December 26, 2004 was post on Reviewjournal.com and published by Google.com, Aol.com, Msn.com, among others:

About Senator John Ensign (By the editor of this flier)*4

Senator John Ensign has served the people of Nevada from his days as a veterinarian, small business owner, and U.S. Congressman to his present role as the 24th U.S. Senator for Nevada.

Senator Ensign was raised in northern Nevada and moved to southern Nevada where he graduated from Clark High School. He attended UNLV and earned a Bachelor�s degree from Oregon State University. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 1985.

Senator Ensign immediately began practicing veterinary medicine and opened the first 24-hour animal hospital in Las Vegas.

Throughout his career Ensign has fought for smaller, more effective government, lower taxes, a strong national defense and aggressive approach to combating terrorists, increased parental control in education choices, and quality health care for Nevada's seniors and veterans.

Senator Ensign was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000 and serves on the following committees: Armed Services; Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP); Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans Affairs. Ensign is Chairman of the Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee of the Armed Services Committee. In addition, Senator Ensign chairs the High Tech Task Force and serves as Vice Chairman of the Republican Steering Committee, a group that shapes the party�s legislative agenda.

Since taking office, Ensign has worked hard to fulfill his promises to the people of Nevada. His Education High Growth Grant amendment, which brings tens of millions of extra dollars to Nevada schools, was included in the education bill signed into law by President Bush. The Prescription Discount Card for Seniors, a key part of Ensign's prescription drug plan, was endorsed by President Bush and would allow many seniors to cut their prescription drug bills by 40%. On the environmental front, enactment of the Ensign/Reid Clark County Lands Bill will protect environmentally sensitive areas in southern Nevada, allow recreational opportunities to continue, and improve the quality of life.

Ensign has taken the lead on technology issues as well. His "Dot Kids" legislation creates a subdomain on the Internet where children can explore the Internet without the fear of being exposed to material parents may deem inappropriate. His bill to delay the 700 MHz spectrum auction from moving forward was a critical step toward improving our nation's wireless network. Both were signed into law by President Bush.

Ensign spends his workweek in Washington and his weekends in Las Vegas with his wife, Darlene, and their three children-Trevor, Siena, and Michael.

John has been honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since November 2000.*5

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References

*1. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the U. S. Senator John Ensign. 'Press Release from Office of the U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of U. S. Senator John Ensign on the Google.com," (March 18, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Office of Senator John Ensign. 'Biography of Senator John Ensign,' "A search about Senator John ensign on Google.com," (December 26, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*5. Ibid.

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*****U. S. Department of Labor. 'Profile of U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao,' "A search of U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao on Google.com," (March 18, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.