Coming in this week’s Las Vegas Business Press

u25C0 OFF THE CHARTERS: With Nevada facing an up to $3 billion biennial shortfall in state revenue next year, outgoing Gov. Jim Gibbons has suggested the state scrutinize occupational licensing commissions, deciding which are necessary and which aren't. Local opinions are split over whether licensing boards and rules are a necessary consumer protection or a needless business hindrance.

BLACK (FRIDAY) OPS: The day after Thanksgiving is the traditional start to the holiday shopping season. So, local shops are bracing for the crush of cart-wielding, credit card-flashing buyers.

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New airport anti-terrorism screening measures are drawing criticism from private citizens, airline pilots' groups and civil-liberties activists. Critics say the use of full-body scans and more intrusive pat-down procedures are harmful because of radiation risks and are a violation of individuals' privacy rights. They also say the new procedures will unnecessarily slow down boarding during the busy holiday season. The Homeland Security Department and Transportation Security Administration argue that the new security procedures are safe and necessary to prevent new terrorist attacks.

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