When Harry met Manny: Senator Reid presents US Flag to Manny Pacquiao - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) who was a former amateur boxer in his youth, today met with Manny Pacquiao, eight time World Champion and current WBO welterweight champion. Pacquiao is considered the best pound for pound boxer in the world.
Besides both having a common interest in boxing, both have strong interests in politics, because Manny Pacquiao is also a Congressman in the Philippines.
Senator Reid presented Pacquiao a US Flag that had previously been flown over the US Capitol building, and Pacquiao reciprocated by presenting Reid a flag from the Philippines.
After the presentation, a reporter asked Reid, “In your prime how long do you think you would last against Pacquiao in the ring”, Reid responded by saying. “about 5 seconds”.
When Harry met Manny. (Watch video presentation)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Rep. Dean Heller positioned to take out Sen. John Ensign - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Rep. Dean Heller positioned to take out Sen. John Ensign - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Embattled US Senator John Ensign (R-NV) who has announced that he will seek re-election in 2012, will face another battle to win his party primary nomination against Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) should he run.
Rep. Heller has released the results of a poll that he commissioned, which was conducted by GOP pollster Dave Sackett from January 18-20. The poll results show Heller at 53 percent and Ensign 38 percent, a 15 point lead over Sen. Ensign.
COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE:
Embattled US Senator John Ensign (R-NV) who has announced that he will seek re-election in 2012, will face another battle to win his party primary nomination against Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) should he run.
Rep. Heller has released the results of a poll that he commissioned, which was conducted by GOP pollster Dave Sackett from January 18-20. The poll results show Heller at 53 percent and Ensign 38 percent, a 15 point lead over Sen. Ensign.
COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE:
15 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom today - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
15 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom today - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Today, President Barack Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 15 recipients at a White house ceremony.
The Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
The presentation, set to begin at 1:30 p.m. EST, will be streamed live online at www.whitehouse.gov.
The 15 people to receive the award:
Former President George H. W. Bush, who was the 41st President of the United States.
Chancellor Angela Merkel, of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Congressman John Lewis, an American hero and a giant of the Civil Rights Movement.
COMPLETE ARTICLE AND LIST HERE:
Today, President Barack Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 15 recipients at a White house ceremony.
The Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
The presentation, set to begin at 1:30 p.m. EST, will be streamed live online at www.whitehouse.gov.
The 15 people to receive the award:
Former President George H. W. Bush, who was the 41st President of the United States.
Chancellor Angela Merkel, of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Congressman John Lewis, an American hero and a giant of the Civil Rights Movement.
COMPLETE ARTICLE AND LIST HERE:
Friday, February 11, 2011
Las Vegas Mayoral candidate Chris Giunchigliani first campaign video - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Las Vegas Mayoral candidate Chris Giunchigliani first campaign video - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Las Vegas Mayoral candidate and current Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani released her first campaign video today.
If you have lived in Las Vegas for awhile you may know her as Chris G. because many of our TV pundits and News broadcasters occasionally have trouble pronouncing her last name. Her first video (which is fun to watch) is designed to help Las Vegans learn how to pronounce her last name.
The video is lighthearted and an excellent introduction announcing her bid to become the next Mayor of Las Vegas now that Mayor Oscar Goodman is term limited and can no longer run..
Currently 15 people have announced their candidacy for Mayor of Las Vegas, including the wife of the current Mayor, Carolyn Goodman.
Stay tuned for further coverage of all the Mayoral candidates in the coming days.
But in the mean time, I recommend that you click here and watch Chris Giunchigliani (June-kil-e-ah-nee) and her first video, it’s a very cleaver and witty introduction.
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Las Vegas Mayoral candidate and current Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani released her first campaign video today.
If you have lived in Las Vegas for awhile you may know her as Chris G. because many of our TV pundits and News broadcasters occasionally have trouble pronouncing her last name. Her first video (which is fun to watch) is designed to help Las Vegans learn how to pronounce her last name.
The video is lighthearted and an excellent introduction announcing her bid to become the next Mayor of Las Vegas now that Mayor Oscar Goodman is term limited and can no longer run..
Currently 15 people have announced their candidacy for Mayor of Las Vegas, including the wife of the current Mayor, Carolyn Goodman.
Stay tuned for further coverage of all the Mayoral candidates in the coming days.
But in the mean time, I recommend that you click here and watch Chris Giunchigliani (June-kil-e-ah-nee) and her first video, it’s a very cleaver and witty introduction.
Don't miss any of the Las Vegas Democrat Examiner articles: Click Subscribe and enter your email address or choose the RSS feed. Either way you’ll be alerted to the latest column when it's published. And don't forget to click Email to send this article to a friend.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Tea Party pays less in taxes under Obama for 3rd year in a row - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Tea Party pays less in taxes under Obama for 3rd year in a row - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
For the 3rd year in a row Americans have seen their taxes lower with President Obama then they did under Bush.
Just before this past Sunday’s Super Bowl, President Obama gave an interview with Fox News pundit Bill O’Reilly and in the interview the President told O’Reilly “I didn’t raise taxes once. I lowered taxes over the last two years.”
The Associated Press (AP) wanted to fact check the Presidents statement and asked the Congressional Budget Office for the numbers over the last two years, and the CBO showed that President Obama was correct.
COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE:
For the 3rd year in a row Americans have seen their taxes lower with President Obama then they did under Bush.
Just before this past Sunday’s Super Bowl, President Obama gave an interview with Fox News pundit Bill O’Reilly and in the interview the President told O’Reilly “I didn’t raise taxes once. I lowered taxes over the last two years.”
The Associated Press (AP) wanted to fact check the Presidents statement and asked the Congressional Budget Office for the numbers over the last two years, and the CBO showed that President Obama was correct.
COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Sandoval’s long term economic recovery plan is short sighted - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Sandoval’s long term economic recovery plan is short sighted - Las Vegas Democrat | Examiner.com
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has received tons of push back by Nevada citizens, educators, and legislators since giving his State of the State (SOTS) speech last month.
This past Saturday two town hall meetings were held, one in Las Vegas and the other in Reno, and both were filled to capacity with many having to be placed in overflow rooms. The Las Vegas Sun reported that more than 1400 people showed up at the Las Vegas town hall and another 600 in Reno.
COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE:
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has received tons of push back by Nevada citizens, educators, and legislators since giving his State of the State (SOTS) speech last month.
This past Saturday two town hall meetings were held, one in Las Vegas and the other in Reno, and both were filled to capacity with many having to be placed in overflow rooms. The Las Vegas Sun reported that more than 1400 people showed up at the Las Vegas town hall and another 600 in Reno.
COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE:
Punxsutawney Phil to retire
You probably didn't hear about this, but, Fox News bought the naming rights to "Punxsutawney Phil". They (Fox) said. " its upsetting to everyone in America when Punxsutawney Phil makes a prediction on how long winter will last based on his shadow, while Sean does nearly the same thing each year.
They (Fox) made note that every winter Sean "Punxsutawney Phil" Hannity sticks his head out a window then tells his audience that he just saw his shadow and that the snow is proof that there is NO such thing as global warming (Global Climate Change).
Fox management said "The world is not big enough for two Ground Hogs, Punxsutawney Phil and Sean Hannity, so they are ending the career of America's most famous Ground Hog, and no I don't mean Rush Limbaugh when I say Ground Hog.
They did say that the original Punxsutawney Phil will be set free in the wilds of Alaska at the request of their part time celebrity pundit Sarah Palin.
An Alaskan Wildlife and Game Management spokeswoman from Wasilla, AK said, that this coming spring a contest will start and the first person to kill the retired Punxsutawney Phil will win a *dinner for him or her, plus a guest with former half term Governor Sarah Palin. The main course will be ground hog braised with yellow snow.
The contest will start June 1st, Ground Hog hunting tags will cost $50000.00 each, only one entry per hunter. Members of the Palin family, and Alaska State government employees are excluded from participating. Proceeds will be split between two organizations, PETA (People for the Eating of Animals) and a new charity started by the former half term Governor called MYBANK (Making Young Babies into Athletes, Not Killers). *Dinner with Sarah Palin will be based upon the availability of Sarah Palin, winner may have to travel to meet her, all travel expenses such as airfare and hotel costs are the responsibility of the winner.
For more information and to download an entry form log onto
www.whatdoyoucallagroundhogwithlipstick.ak.us
They (Fox) made note that every winter Sean "Punxsutawney Phil" Hannity sticks his head out a window then tells his audience that he just saw his shadow and that the snow is proof that there is NO such thing as global warming (Global Climate Change).
Fox management said "The world is not big enough for two Ground Hogs, Punxsutawney Phil and Sean Hannity, so they are ending the career of America's most famous Ground Hog, and no I don't mean Rush Limbaugh when I say Ground Hog.
They did say that the original Punxsutawney Phil will be set free in the wilds of Alaska at the request of their part time celebrity pundit Sarah Palin.
An Alaskan Wildlife and Game Management spokeswoman from Wasilla, AK said, that this coming spring a contest will start and the first person to kill the retired Punxsutawney Phil will win a *dinner for him or her, plus a guest with former half term Governor Sarah Palin. The main course will be ground hog braised with yellow snow.
The contest will start June 1st, Ground Hog hunting tags will cost $50000.00 each, only one entry per hunter. Members of the Palin family, and Alaska State government employees are excluded from participating. Proceeds will be split between two organizations, PETA (People for the Eating of Animals) and a new charity started by the former half term Governor called MYBANK (Making Young Babies into Athletes, Not Killers). *Dinner with Sarah Palin will be based upon the availability of Sarah Palin, winner may have to travel to meet her, all travel expenses such as airfare and hotel costs are the responsibility of the winner.
For more information and to download an entry form log onto
www.whatdoyoucallagroundhogwithlipstick.ak.us
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