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Doctors despair over ‘degraded medicine’

About a decade ago, a doctor friend was lamenting the increasingly frustrating conditions of clinical practice. “How did you know to get out of medicine in 1978?” he asked with a smile.

Chamber finally takes a stand — well, sort of

For 113 days, on the most important issue of the Legislative session — the tax plan — the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce’s voice has been utterly silent. But on Monday, things changed. Sort of.

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Titus opts out of race for Senate

Rep. Dina Titus, who had hinted about a “big announcement,” said in a video today that she was running for re-election to her House seat, and will not run for U.S. Senate.

Let’s ask the right hypotheticals

Ramadi falls. The Iraqi army flees. The great 60-nation anti-Islamic State coalition so grandly proclaimed by the Obama administration is nowhere to be seen.

The absence of decorum

It’s easy — oh, so very easy — to poke fun at Assemblywoman Michele Fiore, R-Las Vegas.

Foreclosure mediation may not die after all

Nevada’s beleaguered homeowners who are still in danger of foreclosure despite rising home values will get some good news from the Nevada Legislature this week.

Free the petitions!

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Bully bill passes despite motion for delay

A move to delay debate on an anti-bullying bill was ignored in the Assembly today was ignored, as a majority voted to approve the bill and send it to the governor’s desk.

Clark County teachers union may back breakup bill

The Clark County Education Association may change its stance on a controversial bill to break up the Clark County School District, if a package of amendments are incorporated into the measure, the union’s president said Tuesday.