| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday October 05, 2025 ( 33 items ) | 
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 BREAKING: New Non-Partisan Analysis Shows Health Care Premiums Would More Than Double Without ACA Tax Credits Extension 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: New Non-Partisan Analysis Shows Health Care Premiums Would More Than Double Without ACA Tax Credits Extension
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, new analysis released by the non-partisan Kaiser Family Foundation showed that health care premiums for hardworking families would more than double if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits are not extended this year. In Nevada, nearly 9 
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College of Southern Nevada Opposes DHS Plan to Cap International Student Visas at Four Years 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has expressed strong opposition to a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that would impose a fixed four-year period of admission for F-1 international students. In a recent public comment letter, CSN outlined several concerns regarding the potential detrimental effects this regulation could have on both international students and U.S. educational institutions.
The proposed rule would require international student 
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Congresswoman Lee Refuses to Accept Pay Until Congressional Republicans End Their Government Shutdown 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lee Refuses to Accept Pay Until Congressional Republicans End Their Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced she would refuse to accept a paycheck until Republicans in Washington end their government shutdown. In an attempt to rip health care away from 15 million Americans (link is external), Republicans failed to pass a bipartisan government 
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Congresswoman Lee Statement on 8th Anniversary of 1 October Mass Shooting 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lee Statement on 8th Anniversary of 1 October Mass Shooting
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LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement on the eighth anniversary of the tragic October 1, 2017, shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada: 
"Eight years ago today, Las Vegas experienced the deadliest mass shooting in American history. That day, our community c 
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Congresswoman Lee Statement on Congressional Republicans Shutting Down the Government 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lee Statement on Congressional Republicans Shutting Down the Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement as Congressional Republicans failed to pass a responsible government funding bill, forcing Americans into a reckless government shutdown: 
"For weeks, President Trump and his far-right allies in Congress have refused to work  
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Cortez Masto and Scott's Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month Passes Senate 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto and Scott's Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month Passes Senate
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) successfully passed their bipartisan resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage month through the Senate. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 th through October 15 th every year and honors 
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Keep Federal Contractors Afloat During Government Shutdown 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Keep Federal Contractors Afloat During Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto introduced the Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act (ERFC), which would allow federal contractors currently working without pay to withdraw funds from their retirement savings without being penalized. 
"Federal c 
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Cortez Masto, Curtis Push CFTC for Answers on Enforcement of Illegal Gaming in Event Contracts 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Curtis Push CFTC for Answers on Enforcement of Illegal Gaming in Event Contracts
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) led four of their Senate colleagues in a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chair Caroline Pham reminding the Commission sports betting is regulated by states and tribes, n 
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FAA Adjusts Airspace at Battle Mountain Airport for Instrument Flight Rules 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is modifying the Class E airspace at Battle Mountain Airport, Nevada. This final rule modifies the Class E airspace designated as a surface area and the Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface. The agency also updates the administrative elements of the airport's legal descriptions. These adjustments are being made to support the safety and management of in 
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HACU announces Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarship recipients 
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU announces Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarship recipients
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Las Vegas Sands have announced the recipients of the Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarship. Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 were awarded to the following students working toward a degree in hospitality who are  
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Horsford: Public Servants Shouldn't Pay for GOP Failure to Fund Government 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford: Public Servants Shouldn't Pay for GOP Failure to Fund Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today re-introduced the Pay Workers What They've Earned Act. The legislation would reimburse federal employees for fees, interest, and fines charged through no fault of their own during a government shutdown. It would also reimburse state and tribal governments for c 
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Horsford: Republicans Shut Down the Government They're Supposed to be Running 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford: Republicans Shut Down the Government They're Supposed to be Running
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement as Congressional Republicans failed to fund the federal government despite having unified control of the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the White House.
This marks the first government shutdown since 2018, when Repub 
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ICYMI: Rosen Visits Health Center in Carson City, Calls for Extending Affordable Care Act Tax Credits Before They Expire 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rosen Visits Health Center in Carson City, Calls for Extending Affordable Care Act Tax Credits Before They Expire
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CARSON CITY, NV - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) visited a health center in Carson City to speak with health care professionals about the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits, which allow tens of thousands of Nevadans to afford health insurance. The enha 
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Justice Department Launches Title IV and Title VI Investigation into University of Nevada Las Vegas 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Launches Title IV and Title VI Investigation into University of Nevada Las Vegas
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Today, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division launched an investigation into the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) to determine whether the University has denied equal treatment of individuals based on race or national origin, in violation of Title IV and Title VI of the Civil Rights A 
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Justice Dept. Secures Agreement With Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center To Ensure Accessibility For Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing Individuals Under Americans With Disabilities Act 
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada posted the following news release:
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Justice Department Secures Agreement With Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center To Ensure Accessibility For Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing Individuals Under The Americans With Disabilities Act
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada secured an agreement with Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, LLC, to ensure that patients and their companions who are  
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Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor & the Working Poor Fellow Highlights Concerns Over Heat Safety Regulations in Response to OSHA Proposal 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Debbie Berkowitz, a fellow at the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor, has submitted a letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emphasizing the urgent need for effective heat injury and illness prevention measures in outdoor and indoor work settings. The letter, which consisted of post hearing comments regarding the proposed rule, calls for the immediate finalization of the standards based on scientific evidence of their effective 
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Lee Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Fairly Compensate Wildland Firefighters for Prescribed Burns and Training Jumps 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Lee Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Fairly Compensate Wildland Firefighters for Prescribed Burns and Training Jumps
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced her co-leadership of the Wildland Firefighter Hazard Pay Correction Act, joining Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) on this bipartisan legislation to ensure federal wildland firefighters and smokejumpers receive haz 
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Lombardo's Reelection Launch Overshadowed By A Spiraling Economy, Looming Health Care Crisis, and Ethics Violation 
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo's Reelection Launch Overshadowed By A Spiraling Economy, Looming Health Care Crisis, and Ethics Violation
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Just two weeks after launching his doomed bid for reelection, Joe Lombardo has proven over and over again that Nevadans can't afford another four years of broken promises and sky-high costs -- it's no surprise a majority of Nevadans already don't think he deserves a second term. 
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M2i Inc. Urges USGS to Prioritize Industrial Usability Over Theoretical Availability in Critical Minerals List Update 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- M2i Inc., Incline Village, Nevada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) regarding potential updates to the Critical Minerals List. The letter reflects insights gained from M2i's nationwide portfolio, emphasizing operational criteria that prioritize industrial usability over theoretical material availability.  
In its submission, M2i stresses that the definitions of criticality and the national assessments surrounding these materials  
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges the Sale of Pioneer Storage in Mesquite, Nevada 
ENCINO, California, Sept. 30 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges the Sale of Pioneer Storage in Mesquite, Nevada
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, September 29, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of Pioneer Storage, a 52,195 square foot storage facility located in Mesquite, Nevada.
Jordan Farrer, Senio 
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Mother of the Man Who Killed Sheridan Police Sergeant Nevada Krinkee is Sentenced 
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming posted the following news release:
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Mother of the man who killed Sheridan Police Sergeant Nevada Krinkee is sentenced
Eileen Marie Hurley, 71, of Sheridan, Wyoming, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison with one year of supervised release for transfer of a firearm to a prohibited person and for making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm. The sentence was handed down  
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Nevadans Face "Affordability Hurdles" Amid Lombardo Housing Crisis 
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Nevadans Face "Affordability Hurdles" Amid Lombardo Housing Crisis
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Under Joe Lombardo's failed leadership, Las Vegas housing prices are climbing to record highs and Reno has become less affordable than even Seattle. While Nevadans are unable to afford a home and brace for a "possible recession," out-of-state corporate investors are lining their pockets. 
As Nevadans struggle to afford homes 
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NSF: Proposed Scientific, Commercial Activities in Antarctica Under Review 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSFR) -- The National Science Foundation is seeking public comment on three permit applications to conduct activities in Antarctica. This notice, issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, outlines proposals for scientific research, equipment maintenance and educational tourism.
One application from Allyson Hindle of the University of Nevada Las Vegas requests permission to study Weddell seals. The research would involve temporarily restraining up to 30 adult se 
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NV Dems AANHPI Caucus Statement on the Start of Filipino American History Month 
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems AANHPI Caucus Statement on the Start of Filipino American History Month
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The Nevada State Democratic Party AANHPI Caucus Chair Caitlin Gatchalian released the following statement on the start of Filipino American History Month: 
"This October, we honor Filipino American History Month and the generations of Filipino Americans whose sacrifices and leadership have shaped our nation and Ne 
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NV Dems Chair Statement on the Anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting 
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on the Anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement on the anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting:  
"Eight years ago, innocent concertgoers in Las Vegas became victims of the deadliest mass shooting in American history. Today and every day, we rememb 
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Reps. Horsford, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Oversight of Senior Military Leadership Changes 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Horsford, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Oversight of Senior Military Leadership Changes
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Don Bacon (R-NE) will introduce the Government Evaluation, Notification, and Explanation of Reassignments and Accountability with Leadership (GENERAL) Act on Tuesday, September 30. The bipartisan legislation would streng 
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Rosen Delivers Floor Speech Honoring Victims of 1 October Shooting in Las Vegas & Calls on Congress to Pass Bump Stock Ban 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Delivers Floor Speech Honoring Victims of 1 October Shooting in Las Vegas & Calls on Congress to Pass Bump Stock Ban
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Watch the full speech HERE. 
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) delivered a floor speech to mark the 1 October shooting in Las Vegas. In her speech, Senator Rosen honored the 60 lives lost as a result of the tragedy and highlighted how Nevada was forever changed by 
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Rosen Helps Introduce Resolution to Overturn Harmful Trump Administration ACA Marketplace Rule 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Helps Introduce Resolution to Overturn Harmful Trump Administration ACA Marketplace Rule
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Senate colleagues, introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn a Trump Administration rule making it harder and more expensive for Americans to enroll for health care coverage on the Affordabl 
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Rosen Helps Secure $4 Million in Wildfire Prevention Funding in Lake Tahoe Area 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Helps Secure $4 Million in Wildfire Prevention Funding in Lake Tahoe Area
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she helped secure over $4 million in wildfire prevention funding for Nevada. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Community Wildfire Defense Grant program and will go towards creating "defensible spaces" in the Lake Tahoe area to reduc 
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Rosen Slams Washington Republicans for Continuing to Oppose Deal to Reopen Government & Prevent Massive Spike in Health Care Costs 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Slams Washington Republicans for Continuing to Oppose Deal to Reopen Government & Prevent Massive Spike in Health Care Costs
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, during the first day of the Washington Republicans' government shutdown, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement slamming Republicans and President Trump for their refusal to address the nation's health care crisis. Senator 
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The Lombardo-Trump Way: Las Vegas Tourism in "Downward Spiral" 
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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The Lombardo-Trump Way: Las Vegas Tourism in "Downward Spiral"
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Thanks to Joe Lombardo and Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda, Las Vegas tourism is in a "downward spiral," with a 6.7 percent drop in visitors from last year. Specifically, Canadian visitors, the largest source of foreign visitors, have decreased by almost 18 percent. Consumer spending is also plummeting with food, beverage, car,  
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UNLV Voices Concerns Over Proposed Immigration Rule 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has expressed serious concerns regarding a proposed immigration rule affecting international students and exchange visitors in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The letter outlines the potential negative impact of the proposed Duration of Status Proposal on the university's ability to recruit and graduate talented individuals from abroad.
UNLV argues that a proposed fixed four-year admission  
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VIDEO: In Floor Speech, Senator Rosen Blasts Washington Republicans for Shutting Down the Government, Refusing to Fix Health Care Crisis 
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: In Floor Speech, Senator Rosen Blasts Washington Republicans for Shutting Down the Government, Refusing to Fix Health Care Crisis
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Watch Senator Rosen's Remarks HERE. 
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) spoke on the floor of the Senate about the government shutdown being caused by Washington Republicans' refusal to work in a bipartisan way to stop a massive spike in health 
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