94°F
weather icon Clear
Las Vegas, NV
Uncategorized

More outrage on Obama remarks

Steve Tetreault
February 3, 2010 - 8:22 am
 

U.S. Rep Shelley Berkley pulled down her framed photo of the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign this morning and took it with her to the House floor. 

There she used it as a prop as she vented on President Barack Obama's latest offhand comment about how or whether people should spend their money in Las Vegas.

"Mr. President, words matter and you need to watch what you say," Berkley said in a short speech. "Your words are hurting the businesses and families that call Las Vegas home."

MOST READ
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
THE LATEST
Ohio Senator JD Vance and his wife Usha look out from the side curtains as they arrive on stage ...
Presidential election in Nevada — PHOTOS
RJ

A selection of images from Review-Journal photographer LE Baskow of scenes from the 2024 presidential election in Las Vegas.

Dropicana road closures — MAP
RJ

Tropicana Avenue will be closed between Dean Martin Drive and New York-New York through 5 a.m. on Tuesday.

The Sphere – Everything you need to know
RJ

Las Vegas’ newest cutting-edge arena is ready to debut on the Strip. Here’s everything you need to know about the Sphere, inside and out.

MORE STORIES