Chuck Muth

• Opinion

  Harry Reid and son’s political dynasty

  Could a dynasty of Reids, Harry and son Rory, both get elected to high office this November in Nevada? Of course, Harry Reid is the highest-ranking Mormon in political office. His son, not as well-known outside of Nevada, is also running for governor. Continue reading…

  Chuck Muth October 24, 2009
• Opinion

  Protestors Stay the Course

  Protest organizer Gary Marchinke intends to hold protests against Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid once a month until the end of summer 2010, building up to daily protests just before elections. “It’s time for him to go,” he said. Continue reading…

  Chuck Muth October 24, 2009
• Opinion

  Rory Reid visits Pahrump

  Rory Reid, Clark County Commission chairman and son of the U.S. senator, said what motivated him to run for governor was a comment from a woman he met at a neighborhood gathering like the one at the home of Nye County Democratic Party Chairman Bonnie Swadling Wednesday night. Continue reading…

  Chuck Muth October 24, 2009
• Opinion

  Heller splits with Berkley, Titus on Guantanamo plan

  The House passed a 2010 spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security last week after voting to allow terrorist suspects being held at the Guantanamo Bay naval base to be brought to the mainland for trial. Continue reading…

  Chuck Muth October 24, 2009
• Opinion

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  Chuck Muth October 23, 2009
• Opinion

  The “Doc Fix” Is Not In

  (Grace-Marie Turner) – Cost matters: The cost of health care remains the central issue in the health reform debate, and that’s why the news this week was so bad for leaders on both sides of Capitol Hill. First, the Senate. Wednesday’s vote on the “Doc Fix” stunned everyone, even, apparently, Senate Majority...

  Chuck Muth October 23, 2009
• Opinion

  The Very Busy Politicians in Washington DC

  (Rep. Ron Paul) – With a faltering economy, multiple wars, and the approaching demise of the dollar’s reserve status, there are more than enough problems to keep politicians in Washington working day and night. In between handing out cash for clunkers and nationalizing healthcare, the administration is busy sending more troops overseas,...

  Chuck Muth October 23, 2009
• Opinion

  Reno Nurse, Columnist Jumps in Race for Assembly

  (Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – Reno nurse and newspaper columnist Ellie Lopez-Bowlan announced today her candidacy for state Assembly District 26. The seat is being vacated by GOP Assemblyman Ty Cobb, who has announced he is running for an open seat in the state Senate. Lopez-Bowlan holds a master’s of science degree...

  Chuck Muth October 23, 2009
• Opinion

  Arpaio’s Office Only One Denied Authority to Enforce Immigration Laws

  Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who oversees the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, is well-known for arresting illegal immigrants to be deported, and his success in catching illegals has been criticized largely by liberal public leaders and activists.

  Chuck Muth October 23, 2009
• Opinion

  Hold the Vote!

  (Steve Sebelius) – The day progressives have feared since the health-care debate began is here: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is saying there are not enough votes in the House to support a true public option in the health-care bill, according to a story in Politico. Continue reading…

  Chuck Muth October 23, 2009
• Opinion

  Hammargren takes a year off

  The past 15 years, Nevada’s former lieutenant governor has opened his home in the Paradise Crest neighborhood, near Flamingo and Sandhill roads, for tours on Nevada Day. This year, for only the second time since he and his wife began the tradition, the Oct. 31 party is off. Continue reading…

  Chuck Muth October 23, 2009
• Opinion

  States look to gaming to close budget gaps

  Now nearly a dozen state governments are looking to casinos to increase tax collections and prevent further budget cuts. Continue reading…

  Chuck Muth October 23, 2009
• Opinion

  New census query on immigration status would diminish state’s clout

  Two GOP senators introduce amendment to keep illegal immigrants out of the count. Continue reading…

  Chuck Muth October 23, 2009