Nevada’s so-called “prevailing wage” laws cost taxpayers millions of dollars each year – many of these dollars go into union coffers instead of to workers. Once you know the facts about it, you’ll be as outraged as I am that this politically … [Read more...] about Prevailing Wage Laws: Time to End This Corrupt System
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Harry Reid and the DOE: Sending Nevada Dollars Overseas
Harry Reid likes to brag about all the money and jobs he’s bringing to Nevada by “earmarking” alternative energy projects. However, a little research shows that many of the companies receiving government loan guarantees and grants aren’t even based … [Read more...] about Harry Reid and the DOE: Sending Nevada Dollars Overseas
Obama Tries to Grab Control of Another Vital Private Industry: The Internet
We have already seen the Obama administration attempt to take over the healthcare industry with its Obama care program, and we watched it meddle in the alternative energy market by propping up Solyndra and other companies that should have been … [Read more...] about Obama Tries to Grab Control of Another Vital Private Industry: The Internet
A Win for Taxpayers: District Court Upholds Nevada Constitution
You may recall, during Nevada’s Legislative Session last year, two bills were passed that extended taxes that were scheduled to sunset. What makes these two bills unique is that they both were unlawfully passed. The Nevada Constitution requires a … [Read more...] about A Win for Taxpayers: District Court Upholds Nevada Constitution
Entitlements & Handouts: The Big Lie
In case you’re wondering why the U.S. economy is in such a mess, consider this sobering statistic: for the first time since the Great Depression, U.S. households received more in cash handouts from the government in 2010 ($2.3 trillion) than they … [Read more...] about Entitlements & Handouts: The Big Lie
Integrity in Government: An Endangered Species
Merriam-Webster’s defines integrity as “a firm adherence to a code of moral values (incorruptibility).” Words related to integrity are: character, decency, goodness, honesty, morality, righteousness, uprightness, and virtue. Opposites include … [Read more...] about Integrity in Government: An Endangered Species
Public Employees as Legislators: Foxes Guarding the Henhouse?
The principle of separation of powers is an important part of the Nevada Constitution, which states that no one “charged with the exercise of powers properly belonging to one of these departments [Executive, Legislative and Judicial] shall exercise … [Read more...] about Public Employees as Legislators: Foxes Guarding the Henhouse?
Obama’s Israel Policy: A Major Blunder
Anyone who watched Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at their May 20 press conference must have been struck by the contrast between the two men. Netanyahu led an elite combat unit and fought in the Yom Kippur War. He worked … [Read more...] about Obama’s Israel Policy: A Major Blunder
Balancing the State Budget: Hold the Line on Taxes
Think your job is difficult? How’d you like to be the one in charge of balancing Nevada’s budget - filling a gap between expenses and revenues that’s expected to reach $2.5 billion over the next two years? Governor Brian Sandoval is required by law … [Read more...] about Balancing the State Budget: Hold the Line on Taxes
Can Capitalism Be Saved? Let’s Take Back America
Socialism: a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state. Capitalism: An economic system in which the means of production and distribution are owned and controlled by private individuals … [Read more...] about Can Capitalism Be Saved? Let’s Take Back America
Healthcare Reform Proposals Endanger Your Health
President Obama’s “Healthcare Reform” proposals are enough to make any right-thinking person feel sick, for three main reasons. First and foremost, this system substitutes coercion for choice. It will take away peoples’ ability to work with … [Read more...] about Healthcare Reform Proposals Endanger Your Health
Legislators Reconsider Medical Malpractice Bill
Those of us who lived in Nevada in 2002 remember when medical malpractice insurance premiums were so high that physicians were leaving Nevada in droves. Doctors refused to move here from other states, and high-risk specialists like obstetricians … [Read more...] about Legislators Reconsider Medical Malpractice Bill
Employee Free Choice Act: Don’t let the name fool you
The union leaders and political activists behind the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) must be having a good laugh at the expense of folks who actually believe it offers free choice to employees. What’s not so funny is that this dangerous piece of … [Read more...] about Employee Free Choice Act: Don’t let the name fool you
Tough Times, Tough Choices: Governor’s Budget Deserves Support
If you suddenly discovered your household income for 2009 would be about 30 percent less than what you had budgeted to spend, what would you do? Wouldn’t you sit down with your family and look for ways to drastically cut expenses? This is the same … [Read more...] about Tough Times, Tough Choices: Governor’s Budget Deserves Support
BEWARE OF THOSE FREE TRIAL PERIODS AND SO-CALLED GUARANTEES
Don’t you just love those 30-day try-out periods or your money back deals? But, make sure to read the fine print. Many companies are charging hidden fees such as 20% for restocking, cost of shipping, insurance, etc. But the offers sound so good on … [Read more...] about BEWARE OF THOSE FREE TRIAL PERIODS AND SO-CALLED GUARANTEES
Competition is Good… A New Concept to State Government
In order to keep the doors open and make a living, the owner of a private business must constantly be on the lookout for ways to streamline operations and keep the company running at peak efficiency. He or she must investigate the practicality … [Read more...] about Competition is Good… A New Concept to State Government
Whining or Winning – The Choice is Yours
What political issues really irritate you? Are you disgusted that people with money seem to win elections instead of people with principles? What issues do you think are being ignored by the government – fiscal responsibility, … [Read more...] about Whining or Winning – The Choice is Yours