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Posted in Blog | 05/15/10 | By Nevada Democratic Party
Online Pre-Registration will open soon for the Nevada State Democratic Convention – scheduled for June 25th and 26th at the Flamingo Las Vegas. Online Pre-registration will be available for convention delegates, alternates, and guests. Tickets will also be available online for the Welcome Reception on Friday evening, June 25th. Please check back soon for a link to online pre-registration. On-site Convention Registration will open Friday, June 25th at 3:00 PM, followed by a special Welcome Reception at 6:30 PM. The… Read More »
Posted in Blog | 05/06/10 | By Nevada Democratic Party
It's been one month after GOP Senate candidate Sue Lowden suggested that Nevadans should barter with their doctors for health care as an alternative to the meaningful health insurance reform passed by Sen. Harry Reid, and she's still on the defensive. First came the jokes on late night comedy shows. Then the criticisms of Lowden’s “plan” to trade chickens and goats for health care from Nevada and national media outlets. And then even local and national Republicans – including one-time… Read More »
Posted in Blog | 05/05/10 | By Nevada Democratic Party
By now you've probably heard about GOP Senate candidate Sue Lowden's health care plan for Nevadans: bring your doctor a chicken or offer to paint his house. It's the revolutionary Chickens for Checkups plan, which has made Lowden a laughingstock across the nation. Even The Colbert Report took a shot at Lowden last night with a hilarious segment. "Remember what your mother always said: In case you go to the hospital, always wear clean underwear and carry plenty of farm… Read More »
Posted in Blog | 04/27/10 | By Nevada Democratic Party
By now you've probably heard about GOP Senate candidate Sue Lowden's health care plan for Nevadans: bring your doctor a chicken or offer to paint his house. It's the revolutionary Chickens for Checkups plan, which has made Lowden a laughingstock across the nation. So, if Chickens for Checkups, Cluckers for Chemo, or Hens for Healthcare doesn't seem realistic for your family - I mean, how many of us have livestock handy for trading? - then here's a contest that you'll… Read More »
Posted in Blog | 04/26/10 | By Nevada Democratic Party
The Nevada Democratic Party is hiring experienced, top quality regional field directors for the coordinated campaign of nationally targeted races including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid,
a top gubernatorial pick-up opportunity, and one of the most competitive Congressional races. Duties include but are not limited to: Read More »
Posted in Blog | 04/26/10 | By Nevada Democratic Party
The Nevada Democratic Party is hiring top quality field organizers for the coordinated campaign of nationally targeted races including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a top gubernatorial pick-up opportunity, and one of the most competitive Congressional races. Duties include but are not limited to: Read More »
Posted in Blog | 03/26/10 | By Nevada Democratic Party
Rory's EDGE plan - Economic Development through Great Education - is an entirely new approach. It finally gives freedom and responsibility to schools, provides choice for parents, holds teachers accountable and gets politicians out of the classroom. Read More »
Posted in Blog | 03/22/10 | By Nevada Democratic Party
On Tuesday, Pres. Barack Obama signed landmark health insurance reform legislation into law. By his side was Sen. Harry Reid, who shepherded the legislation through the Senate. Passage of this crucial legislation also wouldn't have been possible without the votes of Congresswomen Dina Titus and Shelley Berkley. “More than a half million Nevadans are now a step closer to quality, affordable health care,” Reid said in a release Monday. “Tens of thousands of Nevada small businesses are a step closer… Read More »
Posted in Blog | 03/19/10 | By Nevada Democratic Party
Gubernatorial candidate Rory Reid will host an education town hall meeting this Monday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Walter Bracken Elementary School, 1200 N. 27th Street, Las Vegas. Rory will lead a panel discussion about the importance of transforming Nevada’s education system to building a 21st Century economy. Joining Rory on the panel will be Guy Hobbs, a leading Nevada economist; Jeff Horn, principal of Green Valley High School; and Lisa Plyman, parent volunteer coordinator at Bracken Elementar Read More »
Posted in Blog | 03/19/10 | By Nevada Democratic Party
This week we are closer than ever to seeing real health insurance reform become a reality, thanks to the leadership of Sen. Harry Reid and Congresswomen Dina Titus and Shelley Berkley. This bill will reduce the deficit by more than $100 billion in the next 10 years by eliminating waste, fraud and abuse, and ending overpayments, and will ensuring 95% of Americans have health insurance, expanding coverage to 32 million more Americans. Read More »