Finally, a safe use for Yucca Mountain
After the bailout was approved by Congress, Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist Tom Toles drew a cartoon showing a big government truck arriving at a Yucca Mountain tunnel, the driver asking the guard, “You ready for all the debt I just purchased?”
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More Reid bits
In the last week before election, Sen. Harry Reid is all over the news.
Published on 10.30.08
Drug lobby runs Reid spots
A lobby group is running television spots for U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, who is not running for anything.
Published on 10.30.08
Nevadan in Obama cabinet?
Jon Wellinghoff of Nevada would likely be considered for secretary of energy if Obama is elected.
Published on 10.30.08
Heller likely in clear on song use, if not truthfulness
The “Big Spender” song being used by Dean Heller’s campaign does not likely run afoul of copyright law.
Published on 10.23.08
More on tax-funded politics
A U.S. House committee faults Bush administration use of tax dollars for local political campaigns and the Washoe Regional Transportation Commission spends another $20,000 for another political mailing.
Published on 10.23.08