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University system- Enough is enough with the budget cuts
Stateline.org, 12 hours 12 minutes ago / Higher education in Nevada has always felt like a poor relation in a state that seems suspicious of the need for colleges and universities.
Governor's Conference on Tourism could be last if it flops
Stateline.org, Sep 02, 2010 / Former Nevada Gov. Richard Bryan, who developed the first Governor's Conference on Tourism more than two decades ago, will be honored at December's revamped two-day event.
Ex-first lady Gibbons: Reid right choice
Las Vegas Review Journal - Las Vegas NV, Sep 02, 2010 / Gibbons also denied she is opposing Angle to spite conservative Gov. Jim Gibbons and the GOP after the couple's bitter divorce amid unproven allegations he had affairs.
Dawn Gibbons To Endorse Harry Reid
FOX - 5 News - Las Vegas NV, Sep 01, 2010 / Former Nev. first lady Dawn Gibbons announced her endorsement to Democratic Sen. Harry Reid's re-election campaign on Wednesday.
$83M in education funds coming to Nevada
NBC - KRNV News 4, Aug 31, 2010 / CARSON CITY, Nev. Federal and state officials say $83 million to keep 1,400 Nevada teachers and support staff on the job is on the way, just in time for the new school year.
Is Nevada snubbing local artists?
Las Vegas Sun - Las Vegas NV, Aug 27, 2010 / The portrait painting of departing state governors often becomes thorny.
Governor Gibbons Announced Nevada to Receive Additional $7 Million to Expand the State's Successful Weatherization Program
State of Nevada, Aug 24, 2010 / Governor Jim Gibbons announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy has selected Nevada to receive nearly $7 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA stimulus funds) to continue the Nevada Housing Division's successful Weatherization Assistance Program.
Governor Gibbons Names Seale, Martin to Board of Trustees of Nevada College Savings Plans
State of Nevada, Aug 23, 2010 / Governor Jim Gibbons has announced the appointment of Robert, "Bob," Seale and Edward, "Ned", Martin to the Board of Trustees of the College Savings Plans of Nevada today.
David McGrath Schwartz
Las Vegas Sun - Las Vegas NV, Aug 23, 2010 / Should teachers be judged by how well their students perform?
Washington State Artist to Paint Official Gov. Gibbons Portrait
CBS - 2 News KTVN - Reno NV, Aug 19, 2010 / Governor Jim Gibbons recently picked the artist who will paint his official portrait to hang in Carson City. She is from Washington state and is not a newcomer but a return artist for the state.
Jobless Nevadans getting aid -- finally
Las Vegas Review Journal - Las Vegas NV, Aug 19, 2010 / Congress finally approved the extension on July 22, but the claims backlog created by the lapse overwhelmed the ability of the Nevada Department of Training and Rehabilitation to deliver the money to people such as DuBois who had gone seven weeks with no income.
Gibbons seeks federal funds for schools
The Ely Times - Ely NV, Aug 18, 2010 / Gov. Jim Gibbons submitted an application Monday to the U.S. Department of Education seeking the $83 million in "Edujobs" funds allocated for the state last week by Congress and President Barack Obama.
It seems to me a waste of money. Take that money and ...
Pahrump Valley Times - Pahrump NV, Aug 18, 2010 / A proposal by an out-going Nevada lawmaker to officially recognize an alternate pronunciation of the name of the state as an acceptable second-choice has generated a lot of comment, with most residents not surprisingly opposed to the idea.
Wash. artist to paint Gibbons' portrait
Nevada Appeal - Carson City NV, Aug 18, 2010 / Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons has chosen a Washington state artist to paint his official portrait.
"Edujobs" funding expected to create more than 1,000 teaching positions
Reno Gazette-Journal - Reno NV, Aug 16, 2010 / Gov. Jim Gibbons officially submitted Monday application documents for Nevada to receive $83 million to hire teachers for the 2010-2011 school year.
Gibbons selects artist for capitol portrait
Las Vegas Sun - Las Vegas NV, Aug 16, 2010 / An artist from Washington state who painted the official portrait of former Gov. Kenny Guinn has been selected by Gov. Jim Gibbons for his portrait to hang in the hallway of the state capitol.
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Las Vegas Review Journal - Las Vegas NV, Aug 15, 2010 / Books and other items checked out from Henderson libraries over the past fiscal year, a 22 percent increase over the previous year.
Inquiry affects firm in Sparks
Reno Gazette-Journal - Reno NV, Aug 15, 2010 / While the U.S. Department of Justice was investigating his relationship with Reno software company eTreppid Technologies, it came to light that first lady Dawn Gibbons had worked as a consultant for SNC while Jim Gibbons was a U.S. representative, steering defense contracts to SNC.
David McGrath Schwartz
Las Vegas Sun - Las Vegas NV, Aug 15, 2010 / Local governments a budget target for state Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 Legislative solutions are like water, often following the path of least resistance.
You say Ne-vaa-da, I say Ne-vah-da
Pahrump Valley Times - Pahrump NV, Aug 13, 2010 / A proposal by an out-going Nevada lawmaker to officially recognize an alternate pronunciation of the name of the state as an acceptable second-choice has generated a lot of comment, with most residents not surprisingly opposed to the idea.
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Somali MPs killed in suicide bomb attack on Mogadishu hotel
Telegraph - London - UK
Telegraph - London - UK, Aug 24, 2010/ The attack comes amid two days of fighting that have killed at least 40 civilians and wounded more than 130 in the capital according to Ali Muse, the head of Mogadishu's ambulance service.
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Plane crashes in Nepal; foreigners among 14 dead
The Seattle Times - Seattle WA
The Seattle Times - Seattle WA, Aug 24, 2010/ A small passenger plane heading to the Mount Everest region crashed in heavy rain Tuesday outside Nepal's capital, killing all 14 people aboard, including four Americans, a Briton and a Japanese national, officials said.
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Cairn Energy narrows loss, sees Greenland promise
MarketWatch
MarketWatch, Aug 24, 2010/ Scottish-headquartered oil exploration group Cairn Energy reported Tuesday that it sharply reduced net losses for the first half of the year, saying its first well in Greenland is showing signs of promise.
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World stock markets fall as economy worries linger
The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL
The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL, Aug 24, 2010/ World stock markets retreated Tuesday as the strong yen knocked Japanese shares and investors anticipated more bad news from U.S. economic reports this week.
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Two British hostages survive bus siege carnage as eight are shot dead by rogue cop
The Daily Mirror - London - UK
The Daily Mirror - London - UK, Aug 24, 2010/ Two Britons were rescued from a horrifying bus siege in which eight hostages died yesterday after a sacked policeman made a crazed attempt to get his job back.
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