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State’s work force growing

The recession might have curbed population growth in Nevada, but new numbers show the Silver State’s work force still grew at a brisk pace in the past year, and that might not be good news for the state’s workers.

Man on trial in fatal shooting

A trial started Wednesday in District Court for a 21-year-old wheelchair-bound man accused of killing another man after the two fought at a Las Vegas park in 2006.

Lawmaker pans Obama proposal on tax deductions

WASHINGTON — Rep. Dina Titus on Wednesday came out against a proposal floated by the Obama administration to place a cap on tax deductions for families with incomes of more than $250,000.

Gibbons questions stimulus money

Gov. Jim Gibbons on Wednesday put Nevada in line to receive aid from the federal economic stimulus bill, sending the required certification letter to President Barack Obama, but at the same time warning that he might reject some of the money.

Moms push worker safety

CARSON CITY — Mothers of construction workers killed on the job told legislators Wednesday that their sons would be alive today if they had received proper safety training.

Senators decry Gibbons’ refusal to sign room tax

CARSON CITY — Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons’ announcement that he’ll let a hotel room tax increase take effect without his signature has prompted state Senate leaders to accuse him of misleading them and being a political coward.

Chu promises to develop Yucca alternative quickly

WASHINGTON — Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Wednesday that he expects to move quickly to develop an alternative to nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain, with plans to convene a special commission that would report back to him by year’s end.

Wilderness bill defeated in House

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday defeated a bill to set aside more than 2 million acres in nine states as protected wilderness as part of a measure that included transfer of land for the Nevada Cancer Institute, study of a Cold War memorial and authorization of the national landscape system.

IN BRIEF

FATAL CRASH

Hospital becomes scene of fear during shooting

A man’s voice broke through the bustle at St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena campus early Wednesday as Stan Shapiro sat helpless in the emergency room triage area.

Bigger rainy day fund OK’d

CARSON CITY — Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley’s bill to require state government to place money into a new rainy day fund was approved unanimously Wednesday by the Assembly.

Spine surgeon indicted

A federal grand jury might have resuscitated the government’s case against a handful of doctors and lawyers when it indicted orthopedic spine surgeon Mark Kabins, the one figure who caused legal proceedings to sputter last year.

Osteopathic board limits doctor’s license

A disciplinary hearing for Dr. Ming-Wei Wu has been delayed until March 28, and the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine added restrictions to his license that keep him from performing surgeries at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center that involve general anesthesia.

Recession shakes up impersonators

The crashing economy has local Elvis impersonators checking into “Heartbreak Hotel.”

Metal scene gets fresh foundation

The place would be heaven, if it weren’t for the dudes onstage attempting to conjure up so much hell.

QUICK TAKES

Addressing violence

MISSING LINKS

Women often have problems finding jeans, pants and bras that fit right. While it’s no substitute for just trying them on, www.zafu.com can at least help you find the styles you should be bringing to the fitting room. You answer a series of questions based on your body type, shape and what you like in a fit, and this site will recommend several brands and styles that might be up your alley.

Tim Bavington lets music guide his art

Many artists — and office workers, mechanics, assembly line people and worker bees of all stripes — listen to music during their workday.

Sock hop at Cannery will take guests back to the past

Iron your poodle skirts and dust off those saddle shoes, because the Cannery and radio station KJUL-FM, 104.3 plan to take guests back in time at their first Spring Fling Sock Hop.

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