Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Deal-breaker election looms over supercommittee negotiations – The Hill

PoliticoDeal-breaker election looms over supercommittee negotiationsThe HillLawmakers say Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) have taken a major role in the talks, with all three worried a bad deal could ruin their election strategies ...Deficit panel ponders endgamePoliticoTwo Republicans put tax plan forwardUPI.comJames... [Read more]


Reid quietly helping Kihuen’s congressional bid – Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas SunReid quietly helping Kihuen's congressional bidLas Vegas SunSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid walks out of a luncheon for Nevada lawmakers visiting Washington DC at the Library of Congress with his arm around State Senator Ruben Kihuen, who is contemplating a run for Congress, on Saturday, July 23. ...and more » Read More →


White House looked at ousting energy secretary – CBS News

NewsweekWhite House looked at ousting energy secretaryCBS NewsHarry Reid, D-Nev., announcing the construction of a hybrid geothermal/solar power plant in Nevada, Aug. 30, 2011, in Las Vegas. (Julie Jacobson) WASHINGTON - Top officials at the White House circulated a plan calling for the ouster of Energy Secretary ...Obama donor discussed solar loan with White HouseThe Associated PressGeorge Kaiser... [Read more]


Reid, Pelosi use Veterans Day to promote jobs agenda – The Hill (blog)

Reid, Pelosi use Veterans Day to promote jobs agendaThe Hill (blog)“When #Nevadans serving overseas return, it's our duty 2 repay their service by ensuring they can find a #job & have access 2 medical," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) wrote Friday. ... Read More →


Chuck Muth: Nevada residents should be ‘ashamed’ over this ‘abomination’ of a … – Nevada Appeal

Chuck Muth: Nevada residents should be 'ashamed' over this 'abomination' of a ...Nevada AppealWe know it's dead because Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has told us over and over and over again that it's dead, dead, dead. Heck, he's even dried up the money necessary for the Nuclear Regulatory Com mission to review the licensing application so ... Read More →


Reid leaves no fingerprints, but also no doubts – Las Vegas Review – Journal

Reid leaves no fingerprints, but also no doubtsLas Vegas Review - JournalHarry Reid is neutral in the Democratic primary fight between former Rep. Dina Titus and state Sen. Ruben Kihuen. But behind the scenes, people who work for or are loyal to Reid seem to be doing their damndest to get Kihuen elected. ...Kihuen plays the race cardUNLV The Rebel Yellall 4 news articles » Read More →


Reid Starts Spanish Language Twitter Account – Talk Radio News Service

Reid Starts Spanish Language Twitter AccountTalk Radio News ServiceSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced Thursday the creation of his new Spanish language Twitter account. A press release from Reid's office said the new account is in response to the growing embrace of social media and technology among ... Read More →


Top Senate Democrat belittles ‘phony’ GOP tax concessions – CNN (blog)

BloombergTop Senate Democrat belittles 'phony' GOP tax concessionsCNN (blog)Washington (CNN) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dismissed a recent GOP deficit reduction plan Thursday, saying it isn't a serious attempt at compromise despite the tax increases it includes. Asked if he was encouraged by negotiations among members ...Supercommittee chair 'not giving up hope'PoliticoGOP... [Read more]


Fox Still Doesn’t Know Public Sector Jobs Hit Harder In Recession – Media Matters for America

Media Matters for AmericaFox Still Doesn't Know Public Sector Jobs Hit Harder In RecessionMedia Matters for AmericaFox again attacked Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) for noting that "it's very clear that private-sector jobs have been doing just fine. It's the public-sector jobs where we've lost huge numbers." But Reid is right: Since the Recovery Act took ... Read More →


Supercommittee chair ‘not giving up hope’ – Politico

The Boston GlobeSupercommittee chair 'not giving up hope'PoliticoAt the same time, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) dismissed the latest GOP offer as a “phony deal” and said that he was not encouraged by the progress of the talks. Continue Reading Text Size - + reset POLITICO 44 The comments illustrate the ...GOP supercommittee shift on revenue a 'breakthrough,' Durbin... [Read more]


Nev. Lawmakers Open to Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Storage – NewsMax.com

Las Vegas SunNev. Lawmakers Open to Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste StorageNewsMax.comA break may be developing in Nevada's congressional delegation over whether to allow the storage of nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain, but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has shown no signs of dropping his opposition, according to the ...Fissure forming in Nevada delegation on Yucca MountainLas Vegas Sunall 4 news... [Read more]


Fissure forming in Nevada delegation on Yucca Mountain – Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas SunFissure forming in Nevada delegation on Yucca MountainLas Vegas SunAs Senate majority leader, Harry Reid has rendered academic much of the debate over Yucca Mountain. But the shift in the delegation's dynamics comes as Reid's Republican opponents think they have an opening to resurrect the project by retaking the ...and more » Read More →