Reid links McCain to Bush’s ‘mistakes’

WASHINGTON — Ratcheting up his role as a Democrat attacker, Sen. Harry Reid delivered another blast Friday at Republican presidential candidate John McCain.

Upholding our rights

Sex offenders are an unsympathetic lot, and deservedly so. But if the government is allowed to trample and shred the constitutional rights of even the tiniest, most shunned segment of the population, how long before authorities decide to take away yours?

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Laughlin. IT’S LIKE YOU OWN THE PLACE

Faced with increased competition from Southern California Indian casinos and reeling from the rocky national economy, the Colorado River gambling town of Laughlin launched a new multimillion-dollar marketing campaign Friday.

Vote ahead on bill for Net betting

WASHINGTON — A House panel is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a new bill that would require federal agencies to define unlawful Internet gambling so banks and other financial institutions can comply with the ban against online wagers.

Backing up for Nevada deposits

CARSON CITY — Collateral, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac holdings, that backs pooled Nevada bank deposits is up in value following the Bush administration’s seizure of the troubled mortgage giants, state Treasurer Kate Marshall says.

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