Politics
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Here’s What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for Rural Communities
While certain federal benefits won’t be impacted, a government shutdown would affect a number of other benefits that rural communities rely on, such as food and housing assistance.
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The 4 worst moments from the second Republican presidential debate
The second debate featured seven candidates, who combined, are trailing frontrunner Donald Trump by a whopping 17 points in the polls, making it a bit of an exercise in futility. But even if the debate is unlikely to affect the outcome of the primary, it says a lot about the state of the Republican party.
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EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Jacky Rosen leads effort to secure benefits for 310 female veterans
The Nevadan/El Nevadense obtained an exclusive copy of a letter written by Sen. Rosen and four other United States Senators in which they call on the Department of Defence (DOD) and the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to amend the military records of and provide benefits for 310 female servicemembers who deployed alongside Special…
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Somos Votantes celebra a las familias trabajadoras, pilares de la comunidad en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
La organización Somos Votantes trabaja de manera ardua para empoderar a los trabajadores latinos y lucha por un futuro democrático donde tengan oportunidades y herramientas que les permitan participar plenamente de la democracia. El viernes 22 de septiembre de 2023 realizaron un evento gratuito para celebrar a los trabajadores hispanos y sus familias en el…
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The largest labor union in Nevada is ready to go on strike
The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 announced late Tuesday evening that “95% [of Las Vegas hospitality workers] have voted yes to authorize a Citywide Strike.”
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Washoe County teachers get major raise in historic new union contract
“This landmark agreement demonstrates what can be done when everyone works together to advance high quality public education and invest in our greatest resource—our children…”
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Biden announces first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Shannon Watts, founder emerita of Moms Demand Action, a group working to stop gun violence, told The Washington Post that the creation of an Office of Gun Violence Prevention is “a significant turning point” for the gun safety movement.
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Republicans are about to cause a government shutdown. Here’s how It would affect you.
House Speaker Kevin MccCarthy has repeatedly tried to pass budget proposals that meet the demands of far-right Republicans, but he has been unable to wrangle the necessary 218 votes to pass any of the 12 annual funding bills necessary to prevent a shutdown.
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Southwest Gas seeks record general rate hike request
The company is seeking to raise rates by $61 million or 6.6% in Southern Nevada, where the average residential bill is slated to increase $8.14 a month, and $4.50 a month for apartments and condos.
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Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei the spotlight of a new ad as government shutdown looms
“House Republicans are again showing they are willing to throw the country into chaos…”
