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RJtv: Ensign speaks to the R-J and MTV’s “Spring Break” in Las Vegas

March 8, 2011 - 7:09 pm

RJtv for Wednesday is online now at www.lvrj.com/rjtv, featuring Nevada's lame-duck U.S. senator sitting down to talk with the Review-Journal's Washington Bureau chief about his decision not to seek re-election. RJtv fills you in on talk of a toll road around Boulder City, and you'll see photos from MTV's "Spring Break" being recorded at George Maloof's Palms Hotel. These stories and more, all just a click away at lvrj.com/rjtv - and don't forget our iPhone-friendly version at www.lvrj.com/rjtvip.

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Police vehicle lights. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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WLWT Channel 5

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The Associated Press

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Rep. Adrian Smith, left, R-Neb., speaks supporting President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill ...

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