Ex-Senator John Ensign (R-NV) News Monitoring

Guest Opinion: How I learned to stop worrying and love the vote

To say I held my bated breath until it was clear that "Uncle Joe" had won would be the understatement of a century. Or two. Add in "Auntie" Kamala and my gay self has been in an election coma ever since. BUT. There are a few things I …

Former Nevada Sen. John Ensign divorces wife

Former Sen. John Ensign, whose career ended after an affair with a top aide’s wife came to light, has divorced his wife of 31 years, Darlene. Former U.S. Sen. John Ensign, who resigned amid ethics investigations in 2011, finalized a divorce from his wife …

How Burr's stock scandal shocked the Senate

“Maybe the bottom line is, if you’re going to be in the Senate you can’t own any stock. Or at least own mutual funds. Who knows, people could say you’re gaming an index fund,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). “Part of the joy of serving in public office.” …

POLITICO Playbook: Trump lines up losses

DRIVING THE DAY FOR A GUY WHO LIKES TO WIN, and puts so much stock in not looking like a loser, President DONALD TRUMP is throwing an awful lot of weight behind two efforts that, if you’re charitable, you can say he is not certain to win, but if you’re …

Five-term incumbent, challenger clash at U.S. House forum

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Five-term Republican Rep. Mark Amodei, Democratic challenger Patricia Ackerman and American Independent Janine Hansen face off Friday night at a candidates forum in a heavily GOP northern Nevada district that no Democrat has ever won. …

How 2020 may reconfigure politics in the Southwest

Since 2004, steady gains have allowed them to establish a clear upper hand in New Mexico, Colorado and Nevada. But, until recently, they had been frustrated by their inability to extend those gains to the region's two biggest electoral prizes: Arizona …

Lloyd George, longtime federal judge in Las Vegas, dead at 90

Lloyd D. George, a revered longtime U.S. district judge for Nevada who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and for whom a downtown Las Vegas courthouse is named, has died at age 90. His death was confirmed by Henderson Justice of the Peace Stephen …

Lloyd George, namesake of Vegas federal building, dies at 90

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A longtime U.S. district judge who became a living legend as he continued for years to hear court cases in a Las Vegas federal building named in his honor has died at age 90. Lloyd D. George’s death was announced by the U.S. District Court …

Two senators introduce Armenian Genocide Resolution

Two pro-Armenian senators in the United States, Robert Menendez and John Ensign, introduced the Armenian Genocide Resolution in the U.S. Senate, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). “In the face of Turkey’s ongoing denial of the Armenian …

1st Congressional District: Titus faces Bentley in 2018 rematch

Carolyn Kaster / AP In this Feb. 28, 2020, photo, Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., speaks during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing in Washington. By John Sadler (contact) Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 | 12:31 p.m. Nevada’s 1st Congressional District makes up …

Nevada Sen. Dean Heller says goodbye in Senate floor speech

WASHINGTON — Nevada Sen. Dean Heller said farewell to the Senate in a speech Thursday that highlighted his legislative record on veterans affairs and the anguish of helping the state weather the great recession and overcome pain of the Las Vegas mass …

McConnell pays tribute to Nevada’s Sen. Dean Heller

Nevada’s Sen. Dean Heller was recognized for his public service on Thursday by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who spoke about the Republican lawmaker’s legislative record and achievements during two terms in office. WASHINGTON — Nevada’s Sen. Dean …

Democrat Rosen ousts GOP’s Heller from Nevada Senate seat

Steve Marcus Nevada Senate candidate Jacky Rosen celebrates with members of her campaign staff during a Nevada Democrats election night party at Caesars Palace Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. By Yvonne Gonzalez (contact) Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 | 1:34 a.m. Nevada …

Democrat Rosen ousts GOP’s Heller in Nevada US Senate race

Democrat Jacky Rosen defeated incumbent Republican Dean Heller in a hard-fought battle Tuesday for a U.S. Senate seat in Nevada, giving Democrats a key pickup in the chamber. Rosen, a relative newcomer to elected office, toppled the senator who had been in …

COMMENTARY: An election mess on tap?

Nevada’s election history provides multiple examples of high-profile races decided by razor-thin margins. In 1964, my grandfather, Paul Laxalt, ran for U.S. Senate in one of the closest races in Nevada history. He led in the election night results — only …

Ethics committee admonishes Sen. Bob Menendez

Sen. Robert Menendez officially launches his reelection bid to a third term in the United States Senate with a kickoff rally in his hometown of Union City at Union City High School on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Amy Newman/Northjersey.com The Senate…

'Why would a senator from Florida take on this issue?'

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was one week after the fatal shootings at a Parkland, Florida, high school, and Republican Sen. Marco Rubio was looking to show solidarity with an angry crowd of parents and students in his home state. He told them — and a national …

Florida senator Marco Rubio criticized for ‘hypocrisy’ on gun-control stance

WASHINGTON—It was one week after the fatal shootings at a Parkland, Florida, high school, and Republican Sen. Marco Rubio was looking to show solidarity with an angry crowd of parents and students in his home state. He told them — and a national television …

DC officials cite gun control hypocrisy in condemning Sen. Marco Rubio

Updated 54 minutes ago WASHINGTON — It was one week after the fatal shootings at a Parkland, Florida, high school, and Republican Sen. Marco Rubio was looking to show solidarity with an angry crowd of parents and students in his home state. He told them — …

COMMON SENSE REQURED PODCAST RETURNS TO IRMIX RADIO

Two Black Girls Trying to Make Sense Out of Nonsense OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today IRMIX RADIO announced the return of Common Sense Required Radio Podcast, available to listeners everywhere on irmixradio. …

Where Have All The Children Gone? Part II: Tracking Truants and Absentees in Georgia Schools

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Investigative Journalism Initiative Examines How State Tracks Absenteeism Amid Pandemic ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Absenteeism has long been a concern of educators and …

Auto-ISAC to Provide Members Access to Risk Management Platform by Partnering with SecurityScorecard

Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with …

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021

USA Merchants Targeting YoReSpot

BAYARD, IOWA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There’s a new social media that is making waves with people from all over and with all backgrounds. The site is called YoReSpot. Created and funded by Brandon Irlbeck of …

New Book Investigates Over 1,200 U.S. School Shootings

WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, U.S.A., February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- -- February 14th, 2021 marked the third anniversary of the Parkland, Florida mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Florida librarian and MSD alumnus, Luis …

Dr. Marcus A. Hunter and Congresswoman Barbara Lee calls for Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation

The Commission will provide healing to the ongoing impact that institutional racism and discrimination perpetuates against people of color in the United States. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth was …

Talk Show Host “ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE" Takes CPAC by Storm on her Conservative Commandos Radio Network Show

Conservative Tv and Radio host Anne Elizabeth becomes media darling of CPAC ORLANDO, FL, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anne Elizabeth, Conservative TV Talk Show host of her ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE which currently …

Allan W. Fung Joins Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC as Partner

JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that Allan W. Fung, former Mayor of the City of Cranston, has joined the firm as a Partner. “Allan has served …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. …

Hoyer Statement in Support of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight during House consideration of the American Rescue Plan: “When the pandemic began this time last year, Congress took immediate action to enact four …

New Survey Reveals 46% of Bronx Residents will Take the Vaccine

The Thinkubator and The Bronx Community Foundation conducted a survey of NYC residents on the Covid-19 Vaccine. 46% of Bronxites will take the Vaccine. BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bronx, New York: The Think …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of the House Vote on the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke this evening at a press conference with House Democrats to discuss the importance of passing the American Rescue Plan. Below is a transcript of his remarks: “Thank you very much Mr. Chairman …

Hoyer Statement on Release of Intelligence Report on Killing of Jamal Khashoggi

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this evening on the release of the intelligence report on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi: “The murder of Jamal Khashoggi was a reprehensible act, targeting a U.S. …

Zero Cost Reparations Plan Proposed by Black Libertarian, Larry Sharpe has Mass Appeal

Cash reparations can be harmful. This 4-point plan for Black ownership can amend past injustices according to 2018 candidate for NY Governor, Larry Sharpe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reparations for …

A TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION CAN BRING UNITY, EQUITY AND RACIAL HEALING TO OUR NATION

Dr. Gail C. Christopher Supports Rep. Lee, Sen. Booker resolution calling for TRHT Commission WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2021 Contact: Michael K. Frisby mike@ …

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Introduces Immigration Ethics Program

Jonathan Kwan, Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics, to Lead New Focus Area SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics announced …

Hoyer Statement on the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House passage of the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act: "Today, the House passed the Protecting America's Wilderness and …

Social Networking Site Gives Back (YoReSpot)

YoReSpot the only unifying social networking site. BAYARD, IA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing up in a politically leaning household will certainly mold how you see the world and develop your social and political …

Governments and Corporations are Responsible for the Death of Small Business

No More Excuses: Small Business Needs Support, Not Lockdowns and Unfair Restrictions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How many small businesses throughout Canada have struggled and closed while many large …