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We think and act;
we act and think;

and therefore, together we are!

---President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei *1737

Berkley E-news: Avoiding Foreclosure Fraud!
By Shelley Berkley and Tiffany Chang

{{Congresswoman Shelley Berkley -- Representing Nevada's 1st Congressional District}}

[[[BERKLEY E-NEWS
Avoiding Foreclosure Fraud]]]

____________________________________________
***** "....... ... ." ---??? *168

Dear Tony,

It was recently revealed that Clark County ranked number one for the most foreclosures in the nation. The threat of losing one~{!/~}s home is upsetting and stressful in its own right and families should not have to worry about scam artists trying to take advantage of them, too. When families face the devastating reality of possible foreclosure proceedings against them, they are desperate to save their homes.*1

***** "....... ... ." ---??? *3137

Unscrupulous operators have been targeting our community during this most vulnerable time with pitches of ~{!0~}Quick Fixes~{!1~} and promises of ~{!0~}Save Your Home.~{!1~} Unfortunately, many of these offers amount to nothing more than the old adage that, ~{!0~}if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.~{!1~} To help avoid becoming victims of fraudulent foreclosure programs, below are links to valuable information and resources for guiding families during this difficult and vulnerable time.*2

***** "....... ... ." ---??? *3147

Through these links I hope you will find helpful information about reducing costs, saving money, planning for the future and securing your finances, as well as what to look out for from so-called ~{!0~}Foreclosure Prevention~{!1~} experts. I hope these resources will illustrate the signs to watch for and the questions to ask before you embark on the efforts to save your home.*3

***** "....... ... ." ---??? *3157

This link to my website is provided to assist in your effort to be a more informed consumer:
http://berkley.house.gov/services/resources/ConsumerInfo.html

These links specifically show what pitches to watch for and how to avoid foreclosure scams:

FDIC Mortgage Rescue
FTC Homeowner Help Update

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact my office.*5

Sincerely,

Shelley Berkley
Member of Congress

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Las Vegas, NV 89102

Phone: (702) 220-9823
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About the Author U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley:
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References

*1737.
*168.
*1. Shelley Berkley and Tiffany Chang. 'Berkley E-news: Avoiding Foreclosure Fraud!' "An e-mail to WBTI/USA ... Thursday, July 16, 2009 5:27 PM ^^^From: 'Congresswoman Shelley Berkley' {shelley.berkley@mail.house.gov} Add sender to Contacts To: 'Tony Dr. Lei' {tojulei@yahoo.com} July 16, 2009 .......
*3137.
*2. Shelley Berkley and Tiffany Chang. Ibid., 1-2.
*3147.
*3. Shelley Berkley and Tiffany Chang. Ibid., 1.
*3157.
*5. Shelley Berkley and Tiffany Chang. Ibid., 1.
*7168.
*33777. WBTI/USA. '...,' "A U.S. mail to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) ... (Nevada, U.S.A.: Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal, Section of 'Business & Administration', July 4, 2009), 1-7. .......

***** "Anything you're good at contribute to happiness." ---Bertrand Russell

Dear Tony,

On Monday, December 3, 2007, the Department of Energy (DOE) will hold a public hearing about the proposed nuclear waste site at Yucca Mountain at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. We Nevadans will have the chance to tell the DOE once again that we do not want this toxic, deadly substance transported across our state and buried a mere 90 miles from Las Vegas. Your input is critical in this process and I would urge you to make your voice heard at this important hearing.*2 If you cannot attend the public hearing you can submit your comments in writing by January 10, 2008, to:
EIS Office, U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management
1551 Hillshire Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89134
by fax: 1-800-967-0739 or via the Internet: http://www.ocrwm.doe.gov

You can also find more information at: http://www.ocrwm.doe.gov/ym_repository/seis/index.shtml

I thank you for your interest in this important topic.*3

Sincerely,

Shelley Berkley
Member of Congress

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About Congresswoman Shelley Berkley:

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

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***** "Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort." ---Paul J. Meyer

It is our pleasure to post the following NEWSLETTER for our bright leader U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley:

AUGUST 2007 NEWSLETTER
[Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:36:55 -0700]

SHELLEY PARTICIPATES IN THE SUMMERLIN PATRIOTIC PARADE

Shelley*1 once again kicked off the 4th of July holiday participating in the Summerlin Patriotic Parade. Joined by the Berkley Brigade, Shelley once again made her way down the parade route passing out candy to the parade watchers. Thank you once again to all of our volunteers and we look forward to seeing you again next
year!

SHELLEY HONORS U.S. VETS

In honor of those who have fought for our country, Shelley spent time during the 4th of July holiday with the men and women of US Vets. During her time Shelley served food to the guests in attendance and spent time listening to the issues and concerns of the veterans. U.S. VETS is the largest organization in the country dedicated to helping homeless veterans, and a nationally recognized leader in the field of service delivery to veterans.*2

SHELLEY IN THE NEWS

Berkley resurrects vets' burial cost bill

Courtesy of the Las Vegas Review Journal

http://www.lvrj.com/news/8910502.html

Freed overseas, thanks to help from Nevada
Courtesy of the Las Vegas Sun
http://politics.lasvegassun.com/2007/07/freed-overseas-.html

Finding justice ONE step at a time
Courtesy of the UNLV Rebel Yell
http://www.unlvrebelyell.com/article.php?ID=10862

US congresswoman visits Kazakhstan Jewish community
Courtesy of the Jerusalem Post
http://www.berkleyforcongress.com/page_w.php?section=15&count=0

Berkley plans her strategy for green
Courtesy of the Las Vegas Sun
http://politics.lasvegassun.com/2007/06/berkley-plans-h.html

ALWAYS WORKING FOR YOU
BERKLEY SECURES $12 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING TO IMPROVE NEVADA FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNICATIONS

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley announced that Nevada will receive $12 million in federal grant funding to assist with communication between police, firefighters and other first responders in Las Vegas and across the Silver State . Berkley has repeatedly called for greater federal resources to help ensure interoperability between communications systems utilized by first responders.

�As we learned in the tragic aftermath of 9/11, our first responders need to be able to communicate with one another and this grant funding will help public safety agencies in Nevada achieve interoperability in their systems,� said Berkley. �I have met personally with first responders in the Las Vegas Valley and they have all asked for more resources to address their communication needs. Providing police, firefighters and other first responders with the ability to communicate in times of crisis can mean the difference between life and death for these heroes and the families they protect.�

BERKLEY SECURES $3 MILLION FOR LAS VEGAS WASH RESTORATION AND NEW SOUTHERN NEVADA WASTEWATER RECLAMATION FACILITY

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley secured $3 million in federal funding to aid in restoration of the Las Vegas Wash and for a new wastewater reclamation facility in southern Nevada . The funding is part of the 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations package passed by the House.

�Restoring the Las Vegas wash is an important part of our on-going local efforts to safeguard the water quality of Lake Mead,� said Berkley . �Creating and enhancing wetlands and making other improvements to the wash system will help protect Lake Mead, southern Nevada �s most important water resource.�

BERKLEY SECURES $1.5 MILLION FOR SOUTHERN NEVADA TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AND A NEW NORTH LV SENIOR CENTER

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley secured $1.5 million in federal funding to address southern Nevada transportation issues and to fund a new senior center in North Las Vegas . The Nevada projects were included by Berkley in a funding bill for transportation and housing passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

�Improvements to the Valley�s transportation network benefit local families and businesses and enhance southern Nevada �s quality of life. Funding from this bill will be used to improve the Las Vegas Beltway and for a new overpass at Craig Road, so that drivers aren�t left waiting on trains that pass by more than 20 times a day,� said Berkley. �This bill also provides $100,000 for the future downtown transportation center which will improve service for riders using the MAX and CAT systems.�

BERKLEY DELIVERS $25 MILLION FOR NEW MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM TO SERVE SOUTHERN NEVADA

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley announced that she has secured $25 million in federal funding for the creation of a new fixed bus route system to carry passengers traveling north and south between Sahara Avenue and downtown Las Vegas . The project, known as a fixed guideway system, will be similar to the MAX bus system now in use in North Las Vegas .

�The addition of this new bus route will give southern Nevadans a convenient and environmentally friendly option for traveling between Sahara Avenue and downtown. As we have already seen with the MAX bus in North Las Vegas , this type of system allows passengers to travel along a set route, much like they would ride a subway. Providing more mass transit options in the Valley will help address traffic concerns and aid in our battle against pollution and global warming. Because it utilizes a fleet of state-of-the-art buses that travel along existing streets, I am hopeful this system will be up and running in less time than it would take to build from the ground up. I look forward to riding these new buses and to the continued expansion of transportation options for southern Nevada residents and the nearly 40 million visitors who travel to Las Vegas each year,� said Berkley .

BERKLEY BACKS BILL TO GIVE HEALTH CARE TO MORE NEVADA CHILDREN

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley expressed her support for The Children�s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act. This legislation provides health care to millions of low-income children and improves Medicare for seniors in Nevada and nationwide.

� Nevada has 70,000 children who are eligible for insurance coverage through the federal SCHIP Program, but who are currently not enrolled. My hope is that when The CHAMP Act becomes law, that even more eligible families can receive coverage through the Nevada Check Up program,� said Berkley .

BERKLEY DISAPPOINTED IN BUSH VETO OF EMBRYONIC STEM CELL BILL

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley stated that she is disappointed in President Bush's decision to veto stem cell legislation that could bring new hope to patients and their families. Berkley voted in favor of The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act which lifts current restrictions on the embryonic stem cell lines that can be used for federally-funded research. The White House�s action marks the second time President Bush has vetoed bipartisan stem cell legislation presented to him by Congress.

"Stem cell research continues to hold the promise of new life saving medical breakthroughs and I am disappointed that President Bush has now chosen to veto this critical legislation a second time," said Berkley . "Families in Nevada and nationwide strongly support embryonic stem cell research and they are joined by more than 500 organizations, including the American Medical Association, AARP and many faith-based organizations. As a result of this veto, Americans who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, diabetes and other debilitating diseases and going to have to wait even longer for research that could unlock effective new treatments or provide the breakthroughs needed to find a cure," Berkley said.

BERKLEY SUPPORTS VOTE FOR HOMELAND SECURITY PACKAGE THAT STRENGTHENS BORDER SECURITY

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley voted to increase homeland security resources to protect America 's families and communities. The FY 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations bill passed the House this afternoon on a vote of 268-150. The legislative package prioritizes border security, funds more border patrol agents, provides first responders with additional training and equipment, improves aviation and port security, and puts in place strong accountability measures in order to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely.

"As a Congresswoman I have a responsibility to help protect Las Vegas and communities all across the U.S. from terrorism and other security risks," said Berkley . "This legislation makes increased border security a top priority and provides paramedics, police, firefighters and other first responders the tools and resources they need to keep us safe from harm. Providing extra homeland security resources at the federal level will aid on-going efforts to protect our many visitors and those families that call Nevada home," said Berkley .

To read the full press releases and to find out more how Shelley is working for you, please visit the �News� section of the website at www.BerkleyForCongress.com.

NEVADA CAUCUS UPDATE

On August 29th Shelley hosted a �mock caucus� to help educate Nevadans about the caucus process as part of a statewide effort by the Nevada Democratic Party to educate Nevadans on the Jan. 19 presidential caucuses. Nevada has held presidential caucuses for decades to help narrow down the choices for each party�s presidential nominee. This year, however, Nevada will hold the second caucus in the nation � after the Jan. 14 Iowa caucuses and early enough to have a major impact on the next Democratic presidential nominee.

The Nevada Democratic Party will hold �mockuses� � mock caucuses � around the state through Jan. 19 to help educate Nevadans on the caucus process, which is different than a primary. In each �mockus,� participants will caucus for their favorite type of pizza, instead of their favorite presidential candidate. Each mockus is open to the general public.

In our last newsletter we asked you tell us what issues you would like to see the presidential candidates address when they visit Nevada . The war in Iraq , minimum wage, the environment and healthcare were the top responses.

Our second survey question is:

When candidates visit Nevada , which constituency groups would you like to see them outreach to?

Send in your answers to shelley@sberkley.com and we will have the results in the next newsletter.

STAYING CONNECTED

NEIGHBOR 2 NEIGHBOR & FRIEND 2 FRIEND

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wants to get to know your friends and neighbors. Please join us in an effort to reach out to Berkley supporters in our community. For more information, please contact A�shanti Gholar at 212-3350 or Ashanti@SBerkley.com. We need your help!!!

CALL TO ACTION�

Here are three things you can do right now to take action and help Congresswoman Berkley�s Re-election Campaign:

1. FORWARD this message to a friend

2. UPDATE your information, so we may better serve you (please include your top three issues you would like to hear from us about).

3. REFER your friends, family and co-workers to Shelley�s website www.berkleyforcongress.com

TOGETHER WE WILL WIN!*3

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References

*1. About Shelley Berkley: U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was first elected to the U. S. House of Representatives in November, 1998. She won the election continuously every two years. Shelley represents constituents living in the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The District annually records the largest population increase in the nation. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada.
She has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades. Shelley has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. She completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled in UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, she returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.
U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has successfully sought appointments that enable her to meet the needs of Southern Nevada, since she swore in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 1999.
Shelley is a former Vice Chair of the Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents. Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was then twice elected as a Regent by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students.
This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada�s successes.
On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony 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 Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com on the section of "LAF5" {now continues in "Social & Community (LAF6)"} at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.
At the time when Shelley was elected as the Member of IRC, she told Las Vegas Review-Journal that to promote the tourism, trade, and investment with foriegn countries for Nevada and our states is her primary interest.
Shelley's popularlity is arising from her effective production for public service and good personal traits by nature and sincerity.
Shelley Berkley is also a Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Berkley, Shelley (for Congress). 'Shelley Berkley at Work,' "An e-mail from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's capaign office to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of WBTI," (August 30, 2007), Washington, D. C.: Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Capaign Office.
*3. Ibid.

SHELLEY PARTICIPATES IN THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE

Shelley once again participated in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in downtown Las Vegas, NV. Shelley made her way down the parade route waving to the thousands of Nevadans who lined the streets to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. King. This was the 26th year that the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee has sponsored the parade.*1

SHELLEY SPEAKS TO THE emergeNEVADA 2007 CLASS

Shelley was the guest speaker for the class of candidates for emergeNevada, a political leadership training program for Democratic women in Nevada. Shelley shared her experiences with the women from her days as a member of the Nevada State Assembly, to a University Regent, and currently as a member of the United States House of Representative. Shelley serves on the Advisory Committee for emergeNevada. To find out more about the program you can visit www.emergenv.org.

ALWAYS WORKING FOR YOU

BERKLEY VOTES YES ON RESOLUTION OPPOSING "SURGE" IN IRAQ

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) voted in favor of a Democratic resolution that praises the efforts of American troops fighting in Iraq, but also condemned the President's plan for a so-called "surge" in Iraq. The non-binding resolution passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a vote of 246-182.

"This resolution says thank you to our troops, but it also clearly says no to a surge in Iraq. The President wants to send 20,000 more U.S. troops into a civil war with an open-ended mission and a bulls-eye on their back and I do not support his policy. President Bush has yet to put forth a strategy that outlines where we're going, how we're going to get there, how long it's going to take, how much it's going to cost and at what sacrifice to the American people," Berkley said. "The bottom line remains that I will not give this President a blank check for a surge when he has yet to provide us a clear understanding of why such an increase is needed or how it will help us to succeed." *2

NEVADA EARLY CAUCUS UPDATE

In 2006 the Democratic National Committee chose the great state of Nevada to be one of the new early caucus states that will help choose the next Democratic nominee for President of the United States.

As a member of the Nevada Caucus Commission Shelley will be working hard to make sure that all the Democratic presidential candidates know the issues and concerns that are important to the voters in Nevada�s 1st Congressional District and also ensure that the Caucus is a success.

In an effort to keep you, the voter, up-to-date with the Caucus we will feature stories of presidential candidate visits and also have survey questions so we know what is on your mind.

Our first survey question is:

What issue would you like to see the presidential candidates address when visiting Nevada?

Send in your answers to shelley@sberkley.com and we will have the results in the next newsletter.

STAYING CONNECTED
NEIGHBOR 2 NEIGHBOR & FRIEND 2 FRIEND

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wants to get to know your friends and neighbors. Please join us in an effort to reach out to Berkley supporters in our community. For more information, please contact A�shanti Gholar at 212-3350 or Ashanti@SBerkley.com. We need your help!!!

CALL TO ACTION�

Here are three things you can do right now to take action and help Congresswoman Berkley�s Re-election Campaign:
1. FORWARD this message to a friend
2. UPDATE your information, so we may better serve you (please include your top three issues you would like to hear from us about).
3. REFER your friends, family and co-workers to Shelley�s website www.berkleyforcongress.com

TOGETHER WE WILL WIN!*3

--------------------------------------------
References

*1. About Shelley Berkley: U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was first elected to the U. S. House of Representatives in November, 1998. She won the election continuously every two years. Shelley represents constituents living in the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The District annually records the largest population increase in the nation. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada.
She has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades. Shelley has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. She completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled in UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, she returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.
U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has successfully sought appointments that enable her to meet the needs of Southern Nevada, since she swore in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 1999.
Shelley is a former Vice Chair of the Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents. Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was then twice elected as a Regent by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students.
This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada�s successes.
On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony 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 also a Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Berkley, Shelley (for Congress). 'Shelley Berkley at Work,' "An e-mail from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's capaign office to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of WBTI," (April 2, 2007), Washington, D. C.: Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Capaign Office.
*3. Ibid.

"Dear Dr. Lei, I am writing this letter to invite you to my next Senior Advisory Committee meeting ... " wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei on February 7, 2007 from her Office in Washington, D. C.*1

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley*2 is holding her Senior Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 2007.

The meeting will be held by Shelley at 9:00 a. m. at the Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada.

A hard copy of the original letter of invitation*2 was shown 02/17th/07 in the section of "Photos & Pictures" (at the 29th small line of Home Page) on http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

The fowllowing is some introduction about Shelley Berkley: U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was first elected to the U. S. House of Representatives in November, 1998. She won the election continuously every two years. Shelley represents constituents living in the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The District annually records the largest population increase in the nation. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada.
She has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades. Shelley has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. She completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled in UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, she returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.
U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has successfully sought appointments that enable her to meet the needs of Southern Nevada, since she swore in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 1999.
Shelley is a former Vice Chair of the Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents. Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was then twice elected as a Regent by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students.
This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada�s successes.
On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony 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 also a Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*3

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References

*1. Berkley, Shelley. 'I am writing this letter to invite you to my next Senior Advisory Committee meeting,' "A letter from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (February 7, 2007), Washington, D. C.: Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Office.
*2. Communitylink of LVRJ. 'A letter from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei,' "A search of section 'Photos & Pictures' on the WBTI website," (February 20, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Reviewjournal.com.
*3. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Effort and Cooperation will bring us a peaceful, happy, and prosperous community,' "A search of 'Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman wbti' on the Google.com," (February 21, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

(Washington, DC -- February 9, 2007) In response to an admission by Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman that the cost of building the proposed Yucca Mountain repository has now ballooned to $20 billion, and that the total price tag for the project will exceed existing projections in the $60 billion range, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today issued the following statement:

"When it comes to Yucca Mountain two things are certain: the price tag only grows larger and the delays only grow longer. Now President Bush�s Secretary of Energy is admitting that the cost to build Yucca Mountain has increased to more than $20 billion, and that�s without a single penny to operate the dump once it�s open. Will Yucca Mountain�s total cost exceed $100 billion, $200 billion? The sky�s the limit when it comes to building Yucca Mountain. Secretary Bodman freely admits he has no idea what the final cost for Yucca Mountain will actually be. At the same time, the supposed date by which Yucca Mountain will open has again been pushed back, this time to 2020 or beyond. As a nation, we have already spent more than $10 billion on a hole in the Nevada desert and it is long past time we quit shoveling bundles of cash into this fiscal abyss. On-site storage of nuclear waste is safe for the next 100 years, costs a small fraction of what we could spend at Yucca Mountain and avoids the danger of an accident or terrorist incident involving shipments of radioactive waste.� *1

Berkley�s statement comes in response to reports by the Dow Jones News Service and other media outlets that Energy Secretary Bodman informed Members of Congress Thursday that the costs for construction of Yucca Mountain will reach $20 billion, up from the previously estimated $12-13 billion. Bodman also acknowledged the fact that cost estimates for the project are badly outdated, saying, �Frankly, I think that all of the numbers that have been around for five years are going to increase because we've had delays,� while adding, �it's going to be more costly to accomplish what we want to accomplish.� (Talley, Dow Jones, 2.8.07).

Cost estimates completed on the Yucca Mountain Project in 2002 pegged the price of the proposed nuclear waste dump at nearly $60 billion over the lifetime of the facility. No new cost estimates from DOE have been made available, despite recent requests from Congress for new figures.*2

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References

*1. Berkley, Shelley. 'A statement of Shelley Berkley,' "A search of 'congresswoman shelley berkley' on the Google.com," (February 18, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.

January 23, 2007
Response to the State of the Union

I appreciate the president�s cordial and bipartisan tone and a number of his stated goals make sense, including getting rid of secret pork barrel projects that cost billions, and balancing the budget. I share these goals, and others such as improving education, securing our borders, and promoting alternative energy resources. But the president has stated these goals many times in the past, and has not drafted a budget or put forth the bipartisan effort to significantly achieve them.

So the proof, again, will be in how the president actually performs over the next year, and whether he will work on practical solutions or fall back to the narrow ideological approach that has marked his first six years. I am willing to work to achieve shared goals, and hope the president will live up to his cooperative tone. In particular, there are some areas that the president will need to reconsider, if we are to make real progress.

President Bush should support Democratic-led efforts in Congress to promote stem cell research, lower the cost of Medicare prescription drugs, to slash student loan rates in half, to boost clean energy production and to raise the minimum wage for millions of hardworking Americans. The House of Representatives under Speaker Nancy Pelosi passed all of these measures within recent days.

Southern Nevada families also know that I support a balanced budget, higher gas mileage standards for cars and trucks and policies that will keep Las Vegas and other cities across the country safe from terrorist threats. The president said this evening that he wants to save Social-Security, but he should know that I will not support any effort to privatize a program that gives millions of Americans dignity and piece of mind.

While the president identified a wide range of problems that we all face, the answers must come from working with Congress to pass legislation that addresses these challenges and moves our nation forward.

On Healthcare
If you have health insurance through your job, look out! The president has laid out a plan that �robs Peter to pay Paul,� as a leading business organization (the National Retail Federation) describes it. And labor organizations agree. This plan will increase taxes on millions of middle class families who have health insurance while only helping a relatively small number of lower income workers. It�s a complicated, piecemeal scheme that that refuses to recognize that hundreds of thousands of Nevadans and nearly 50 million other Americans will be uninsured this year. Worse yet, President is playing a shell game with the tax code that creates a lot of losers and a few winners at best. This is hardly the comprehensive solution we need�a solution born of health care professionals, insurers, and federal, state, and local governments working together to roll back medical cost inflation and provide cost-effective care emphasizing prevention and wellness.

On Energy
I agree with President Bush that we need to invest more in renewable energy and alternative fuels, but there is no way that I can support his call for more nuclear power. Building more Nuclear power plants will only create more nuclear waste with no where to go, and in turn, that will increase pressure to open Yucca Mountain. Wind, solar, geothermal and other forms of clean power are the future for Nevada and our nation. We need energy independence, not more toxic nuclear waste waiting to be dumped in Nevada.

Once again President Bush has acknowledged that America is dangerously dependent on foreign oil, but in his six years in his office, his only answer to this critical issue has been to give taxpayer dollars to oil companies already making record profits. I recently voted for legislation that repeals these subsidies to big oil in order can fund new energy breakthroughs and President Bush should support our efforts in Congress to promote energy independence.

On Iraq Troop Surge
As I have stated over recent weeks, I oppose the president�s troop surge. It is not a substitute or a clear plan for victory in Iraq. And while I agree that we all wish this war was over and won, the President has failed to define what victory is and what the conditions for bringing our troops home would be. The time is past due to apply serious pressure on the Iraqi government to take over the hazardous duty of fighting terrorists on the streets of Baghdad and in the deserts of Anbar Province. I do not see in the president�s comments a plan that will reduce our casualties and set the stage for stability in Iraq and the redeployment of our troops. The president also ignored the increased violence and chaos in Afghanistan. This is a major omission and it raises questions about just how well the president has thought out his plans for the broader war on terror. I do support the president�s proposal to increase the size of our Army and Marine combat forces.

On Iran
The president spoke numerous times about extremists and radical elements supported by Iran and about Iran's pursuit of weapons of mass destruction. However, much like Iraq, he failed to outline a plan to contain Iran, to reduce the influence of radical elements, to contain their nuclear program, and to prevent their acquisition of weapons of mass destruction.

December 1, 2006

Dear Tony,

Given your interest in preventing the impending cuts to Medicare payments for physician services, I thought you would be interested in seeing this letter I have sent to Speaker Hastert urging immediate Congressional action.

(Signiture)
SHELLEY BERKLEY
Member of Congress

November 30, 2006

The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert
Speaker
United States House of Representatives
H232 United States Capitol
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Mr. Speaker,

I wrote to you this past September urging Congressional action to protect Medicare beneficiaries from looming cuts. Without intervention, payment under the Medicare sustainable growth formula (SGR) for physician services and health care professionals will be cut by 5.1 percent as of January 1, 2007. The 109th Congress will soon end and I am very concerned that this serious problem has not been addressed.

These cuts destabilize Medicare and put millions of Medicare beneficiaries�including the frail, elderly, and infirm�at risk of losing their coverage. If these cuts are not reversed before the end of this Congress, the 2007 Medicare physician rates will have fallen 20 percent below increases in physicians� costs since 2001. At the same time that Medicare payments go down, physician practice costs are increasing. The American Medical Association estimates that these costs will increase over 20 percent by 2015. These cuts are especially glaring when compared to other medical providers who have received consistent updates that keep pace with increasing costs. Hospital and nursing home payments are slated to continue to rise by more than 3 percent annually and payments to Medicare Advantage plans are estimated to increase by 7.1 percent in 2007.

Continued uncertainty about Medicare reimbursements or a reduction in Medicare payments discourages physicians from entering specialties that primarily treat Medicare patients. Nevada�s 273,448 Medicare beneficiaries comprised 11 percent of the state�s population in 2005. Failing to adjust the physician reimbursement schedule restricts access to quality healthcare for those who need it most.

I urge you to please schedule floor activity to address this critical issue and avert cuts to Medicare physician payments before the end of the 109th Congress.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

(Signiture)
SHELLEY BERKLEY
Member of Congress

cc: The Honorable John Boehner, Majority Leader

Dear Tony Dr. Lei ~

Help Shelley with Another Congressional Victory!

It�s crunch time! With less than six weeks until election day there is a lot we need to do to keep Shelley in Congress, and to do it we need your help!

We have several great events coming up over the next two months in the community. From walks, to parades, and even circus performances, there is something for everyone to participate in and have a great time. Below are some of the events you can join Shelley in participating in:

October 7th @ 7:30 am - Walk for the Cure @ JW Marriott

October 14th @ 7:00 am American Heart Association Walk @ UNLV

October 14th @ 9:30 am - Hispanic Day Parade @ Gas and 4th Street

October 14th @ 12:00 pm - Aliante Big Top Celebration @ Nature Discovery Park

October 21st @ 11:00 am - Community United for Healthy Families @ Sammy

November 4th @ 9:00 am - UNLV Homecoming Game @ Sam Boyd Stadium

If you are interested in helping out with any of these events please contact A�shanti at 702-212-3350 or Ashanti@SBerkley.com.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!!!

Event Date: 2006-09-15
Start Time: 7:00:00 PM

Location: Las Vegas Hilton Garden Inn

Description:
U. S. Rep. Shelley Berkley meets with nurses from across Nevada to talk about critical issues in health care.*2

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References

*1. Berkley, Shelley. 'A profile of Shelley Berkley,' "A search of 'congresswoman shelley berkley' on the Google.cn," (September 11, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*2. Ibid.

Aug. 16, 2006
Copyright � Las Vegas Review-Journal

Berkley, Wegner advance
By LISA KIM BACH
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Pundits predicted a walkaway Democratic primary win for incumbent Congresswoman Shelley Berkley in District 1.

Election results on Tuesday gave her that and more. By the time returns were tallied, Berkley trounced challenger Asimo "Silver" Lawlor with 90 percent of the vote.

"I am very gratified to know that the people I represent have enough confidence in me to renominate me," Berkley said.

Berkley's opponent, Lawlor, claimed to be the heiress to the Romanov dynasty when she was asked about her reasons for running.

Berkley was able to maintain her overwhelming lead over Lawlor throughout the night.

With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Berkley maintained a 90 percent share of the vote.

On the Republican side of the primary, Kenneth Wegner won the right to challenge Berkley in the general election.

With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Wegner had 51 percent of the party vote. Russ Mickelson received 38 percent of the vote.

Michael Ace Monroe earned 11 percent of the vote.

"I'm so happy that tomorrow morning, I'm going out early to put up signs," Wegner said.

Wegner, 50, a military veteran and a bail enforcement agent, has pledged to win the race without any support from special interests.

Wegner lists his political goals as supporting U.S. troops abroad and lobbying for a flat tax formula that impacts all people equally.

Berkley and Wegner will compete in the general election with Independent American candidate Darnell Roberts, Libertarian candidate Jim Duensing and Reform Party candidate Bruce Westcott.

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley won approval from the House Veterans Affairs Committee for $406 million needed to construct Southern Nevada's first VA medical complex, which is scheduled to break ground in late 2006. "This is a win for Nevada veterans and will help ensure that we receive the full $406 million needed to build the Valley's first VA hospital, outpatient clinic and long-term care facility. While our veterans have been promised these facilities, President Bush failed to include full-funding... more �*1

It is our pleasure to post the following information of "About Shelley Berkley":

A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada

Shelley Berkley has shown a lifetime of commitment to serving the needs of southern Nevada's families. From her high school days as a volunteer at a local hospital, through her terms as a Nevada State Assemblywoman and member of Nevada�s University and Community College System Board of Regents, and now as a member of the United States House of Representatives, Shelley Berkley has been a passionate advocate for southern Nevada�s working families.*2

Shelley�s family first came to Las Vegas almost 40 years ago, looking for new opportunities and a better way of life. These same dreams are now bringing 5,000 additional people a month to the Las Vegas Valley. This population boom has made her district one of the fastest growing in the country and presents unique challenges for the area, all of which Shelley has tackled head on.

The Las Vegas Valley has the fastest growing school-age population in the country. Providing a high-quality public education for our children is a priority for Shelley. During her tenure in Congress, she secured substantial funding for Clark County Schools, enabling them to hire hundreds of additional new teachers. This year she led the effort to increase funding for programs aimed at reducing student dropout rates and expanding after school programs for high-risk districts like Clark County. She is also a strong supporter of �Safe and Drug Free Schools� initiatives and federally-backed, zero interest school construction bonds.

Shelley is also committed to improving our health care. From her first days in Congress, she has been a vocal advocate for creating a voluntary prescription drug benefit under Medicare. She also supports passing an enforceable Patients� Bill of Rights and extending affordable health insurance to every American family. She is the author of pending legislation that will reduce red tape for doctors treating Medicare patients and will improve health care access for seniors.

Shelley has introduced legislation to spur development of technological solutions to the enormous threat caused by nuclear waste across this country. Her breakthrough proposal would make the transportation of over 100,000 shipments of deadly nuclear waste across the U.S. to Nevada to unnecessary. Shelley is a champion of alternative energy development. She supports policies to spur expansion of wind, solar, geothermal, bio fuels and other renewable resources so the United States can become independent of foreign oil and phase out radioactive waste producing nuclear power plants.

Since the Congresswoman has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades, she 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 attended John C. Fremont Jr. High School and Valley High School. She became the first person in her family to go to college, graduating from UNLV with honors in 1972. 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, Shelley returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley began serving in the U.S. House of Representatives in January, 1999. 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.

Previous Public Offices

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 subsequently served two terms. 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.

Serving in the Nevada State Assembly from 1982 through 1984, Shelley championed consumer protection for car buyers and mobile home owners, fought for tougher drunk driving laws, and founded the Senior Law Project.

Accomplishment in Industry

Shelley Berkley has held key positions in the private sector during a career that spans nearly a quarter of a century:

Former Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs, Sands Hotel.

Former Chair, Board of the Nevada Hotel and Motel Association.

Past member, Board of Trustees of Sunrise-Columbia Hospital (an unpaid position).

Former In-House counsel for Southwest Gas Corp.

Former Deputy Director, Nevada State Commerce Department.

Member, County, State and National Bar Association.
Former National Director of the American Hotel-Motel Association.

Served as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Tourism.

Personal

Shelley Berkley is the proud mother of two sons; Sam, who recently returned from studying in Israel and will be attending UNLV in the Fall of 2005, and Max, a recent graduate of University of Arizona. In March of 1999, she married Dr. Lawrence Lehrner a practicing Nephrologist in Las Vegas who has two children of his own; David, putting his graduate degree from Indiana University to use at MGM Mirage, and Stephanie, a Family Practice physician. In her limited leisure time, Congresswoman Berkley enjoys historical fiction and entertaining guests with her gourmet cooking.

Congressional Committee Assignments

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
� Subcommittee on Ground and Oversight
� Subcommittee on Aviation

Committee on Veterans Affairs
� Subcommittee on Health

Committee on International Relations
� Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia
� Subcommittee on Europe & Emerging Threats

Congressional Caucus Assignments

Gaming Caucus- Co-Chair
Task Force on Education
Task Force on Health Care
Task Force on the Economy
Task Force on Renewable Energy
Task Force on National Guard & Reserve
Task Force on Homeland Security
The Congressional Task Force Against Anti-Semitism*3

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).

For more details about U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, please have your Assistant or yourself click on the sections of "Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman " (in the 14th small line of Home Page), "Social & Community", "Business & Administration" at

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

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References

*1. Berkley for Congress. 'BERKLEY WINS FULL FUNDING ...,' "A search of 'Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman' on the Google.cn," (August 11, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*2. Google. 'A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada,' "A search of 'Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman' on the Google.com," (August 12, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.