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DON’T GO THERE: Being the Wall Street of fun is hurting Las Vegas. Government agencies and companies that received federal bailout money drew loud scoldings for plans to visit Sin City; a senator called one such trip an “extravagant junket.” Economy watchers say the bad-mouthing is costing the valley business.

House passes bill letting judges alter mortgages

WASHINGTON — The House last week passed a housing aid bill that would allow bankruptcy judges to adjust the mortgages of financially stressed homeowners.

Work stopped on west tower at Cosmopolitan

Construction has stopped on a portion of the Cosmopolitan’s west tower while some floors go through a redesign, sources familiar with the project said.

Network of power lines called key to ‘green’ energy

CARSON CITY — The chairman of a key Senate panel said Friday that a network of power transmission lines is a key factor in development of renewable energy in Nevada — a step that will help the state emerge as a leader in alternative energy production.

Quarterly loss for Pinnacle widens

Regional casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment reported a fourth-quarter net loss Friday, but the figure had nothing to do with the company’s casino operations.

Amazon.com pushes e-reading a step forward with new Kindle 2

The Kindle 2 is closer to becoming the iPod of reading, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement. The latest rendition of Amazon.com’s electronic reader is faster and easier to use than the original, but I’ll wait a while before buying one.

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