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Reno “Experiment” in “Green” Energy Fails

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Both Reno and the state of Nevada have jumped on the “green” energy bandwagon with enthusiasm. Our politicians trumpet all of the blessings of the new way of renewals as our way for our future. Dingy Harry Reid went out … Continue reading →

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Democrat Panel Increases Cost of Doing Business

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

A Nevada legislative panel approved regulations sought by Secretary of State, Ross Miller to limit business license fee exemptions for some home-based businesses. In a party-line, 4-2 vote, the Legislative Subcommittee to Review Regulations approved the measure that Secretary of … Continue reading →

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Nevada Succumbs to Political Correctness Disease

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Nevada Department of Transportation in feeling flush and has decided to spent $88,000 to protect our sensitivities. They think Our highway historical markers present things in an improper light and want to correct it. After all, what would people think? … Continue reading →

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Reno Ranked Number 14th Worst Housing Market in Nation

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Las Vegas was rated as the nation's worst housing market by the website, Housing Predictor.  The site published rankings of the 25 best markets, the 25 worst markets among others.  The worst 25 housing markets forecast annually by Housing Predictor … Continue reading →

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Reno Foreclosure Filings

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

The number of foreclosure filings has dropped slightly compared to two years ago. Washoe County recorded 7,981 foreclosure-related filings in 2011. Jason Hidalgo of the RGJ attributes much of the decrease to AB 284 which requires the foreclosure documents to … Continue reading →

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Fannie Mae Increases Mortgage Help for Unemployed Borrowers

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

Fannie Mae followed Freddie Mac by issuing new guidelines for unemployed homeowners facing foreclosure.  An unemployed homeowner can receive as much as twelve months forbearance. The servicer can approve an unemployment forbearance term of six months without obtaining Fannie Mae’s … Continue reading →

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Reid: “Millionaire Job Creators Are Like Unicorns” … They “Don’t Exist”

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Harry Reid again did what he does best. He lied. Nevada’s favorite corruptocrat told us that millionaires don’t create jobs. But remember he and his party claim that unemployment checks do. Since Harry claims that millionaires don’t create jobs, and … Continue reading →

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Household Wealth Down Most Since 2008

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

USA Today reports that Americans' household net worth has declined more this past quarter than any time since 2008.  They go on to explain: Americans' wealth last summer suffered its biggest quarterly loss in more than two years as stocks, … Continue reading →

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What the Occupiers Really Need

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

Bill Whittle thinks he can teach the OWS crowd about gratitude in only 3 1/2 days. I’m not so sure.

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Clark County Government Workers, What Recession?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

It appears that there is no recession for government workers in Clark County. They’ve gotten raises; as much as 15% over the past three years. For example, county officials said members of the Service International Employees Union received average wage … Continue reading →

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