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Immigration arms race begins on Capitol Hill The Hill desk, Republican leaders will have The Trump administration’s to balance the at-times contradic- decision to phase out the Deferred tory demands of Senate Democrats Action for Childhood Arrivals and conservatives in the House. (DACA) program is sparking a leg- But GOP leaders are already islative arms race on Capitol Hill. laying down one marker, vowing Both supporters and opponents that a fix for DACA must be paired of DACA are maneuvering for po- with other immigration reforms. sition, underscoring the difficulty “If we just rubber stamp a stand- lawmakers face in reaching a deal. alone DREAM Act, then we’re To get a bill to President Trump’s going to have another DREAM Act that we’re going to need in 10 years from now,” Speaker Paul Ryan My Point (R-Wis.) told Fox News Radio. The bill that Ryan was referring of View to is similar to DACA: It would By Rolando Larraz lift the threat of deportation from people who came to the country Las Vegas, the city illegally as minors. that never sleeps Democrats are pushing for a For many locals the idea that (See Immigration, Page 5) elected officials are trying to turn Las Vegas into another Los Angeles or some other California city might sound ridiculous, but others do not Another effort being made want to argue that possibility. Las Vegas, billed as a twen- ty-four hour city or the city that to remove certain names never sleeps, is a myth; most By Thomas Mitchell Davis tag was shifted to shorter major grocery stores now close by How many even knew there was nearby peak. nine at night, yet some are a little a Jeff Davis Peak in Great Basin In May the Reno newspaper more generous, staying open until National Park? Let’s see a show of reported that, even though stat- midnight; the only businesses open hands. That’s what I thought. ues of Confederate leaders were around the clock are the casinos. According to the park’s website, being torn down in New Orleans, Years ago when casino dealers the monicker was first attached to there was no clamor to erase the used to dress impeccably and were what is now Wheeler Peak, the tall- Davis name from the 12,771-foot proud of their white starched, est point in the park and the second peak. The penultimate paragraph well ironed shirts, there were dry- tallest in Nevada. It was given that of the account stated, “By today’s cleaners, as well as barbershops name by Lt. Col. Edward Steptoe of standards Jeff Davis is an unlikely and beauty salons, that were open U.S. Army Corps of Topographical choice that appears out of step with twenty-four hours a day. Engineers in 1855 while Jefferson contemporary naming practices. Men’s clothing stores and bou- Davis served as secretary of the But modern standards don’t undo tiques also were opened when some War Department. prior names which means, for the of the major shows and reviews After the Civil War, in which foreseeable future, the name of a ended at two in the morning. Davis served as president of the Confederate president will maintain The Checkmates, one of the Confederacy, an Army mapping a place of honor in Nevada.” most popular musical groups of the expedition headed by Lt. George Jeff Davis Peak in Great Basin National Park in Nevada. The peak Actually, such a mountain top time, had a show at five in the morn- Montague Wheeler, named the is named after the former U.S. Secretary of War who later became name change took place a couple of ing and the line at the lounge where peak for Wheeler and the Jeff President of the confederate States in the civil War. (See Jeff Davis, Page 7) they used to play was all the way to the front door at Caesars Palace. BB King, Nancy Wilson, Sam- my Davis Jr. and many other fa- Trump to hit N. Korea with new sanctions mous entertainers used to be part of (HORN NEWS) — The United tween the United States and China Security Council trip to Ethiopia, the audience at the packed lounge. States called for a vote Monday on — North Korea’s main trading flew back to New York on Thursday Sometimes people eating at the new U.N. sanctions against North partner and ally — and have taken to take part in negotiations. famous Tower of Pizza did not Korea, though exactly what mea- weeks, and in some cases months, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry know if it was two in the morning sures would be in the resolution to finalize. issued a statement early Monday or two in the afternoon because the remained a mystery. But the Trump administration saying it was watching the United place was always packed. Security Council diplomats, who adopted a totally new approach States’ moves closely and warned Who can forget the PussyCat-A- weren’t authorized to speak public- with this resolution, presenting its that it was “ready and willing” to Go-go? A well known discotheque ly because talks have been private, draft to China and all other Secu- respond with measures of its own. (now it would be called a club) on said the U.S. and China were still rity Council members last Tuesday It said the U.S. would pay a heavy Las Vegas Boulevard and Spring negotiating the text late Sunday. and demanding a vote in six days. price if the sanctions proposed by Mountain Road where few people Previous U.N. sanctions reso- Diplomats said China’s U.N. am- Washington are adopted. could be found at two in the morn- lutions have been negotiated be- bassador, Liu Jieyi, who was on a (See Sanctions, Page 6) ing, but at five in the morning it was jammed and the line was all the way to the parking lot. Holper continues waiting for high court confirmation Everybody was there at 5 a.m.: By Rolando Larraz but attorney Scott Holper is still alleged vices. casino dealers, cocktail waitresses, Las Vegas Tribune practicing after being suspended, Rule 27 of the American Bar showgirls, dancers, hookers, pimps Part ten in a series while we’re all waiting these Association Model Rules for and pimp-wannabes, pit bosses, We all have heard the saying, past nine months for the Nevada Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement bell persons, you name it; that was “It all depends on who you know,” Supreme Court to confirm his makes it clear that a suspension the place to be. while others believe it would be suspension. from practice means a complete halt Today Las Vegas is the only city more accurate to say, “It all depends Attorney Holper has been living to your current legal work. in America that does not have a on who knows you,” while we say a tumultuous life for a while, has Rule 27 sets forth the power Company with access to cli- it is who wants to know you and is been busy responding to so many requirements suspended lawyers ents; it must be because the power not afraid to admit knowing you. court appearances of his own, must meet, from notifying clients company has so many alias: Ne- The Nevada State Bar suspends that if he would have hired an and opposing counsel, to returning vada Power, a.k.a Nevada Energy, attorneys almost on a daily attorney, he could have made some client papers and property, to a.k.a NVEnergy, and who knows bases; some attorneys have been of his colleagues rich, and yet he withdrawing from representation. how many other names. Executives suspended, sent to prison and are continues practicing law and using And these requirements must be are not interested in customers from already out and back to work, the time to recuperate from all his ScoTT HoLPeR (See Holper, Page 3) Las Vegas. Nevada Energy, which merged FROM THE DESK OF GORDON MARTINES with Sierra Pacific Power, and its subsidiary Sierra Pacific Resources Loyalty above all, except for Honor and Nevada Power, a.k.a Nevada By Gordon Martines It has always amazed me how superior officer and not show any The effort it takes to become a Energy, a.k.a NVEnergy, are only Honor is the only thing that you easily some substandard coworkers ill effects afterwards. In contrast, law enforcement officer is immense interested in grabbing the money can take with you when you die. in the Law Enforcement service they readily and literally place and very trying. The testing for from Las Vegas residents, but are Honor is your word, the content can violate their Oath and destroy their lives in harm’s way time qualified candidates is very little concerned in giving customer of your character, the basis of any their Honor and integrity in the and time again, and then suffer extensive, and most important is services to the Las Vegas area. and all relationships, including blink of an eye when compelled the negative physical and mental the examination of the quality and (See My Point of View, Page 2) your Oath. to do so by an unscrupulous effects associated with that activity. (See From the Desk, Page 4) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 13-19, 2017 The lighting proves that the newspaper does not lie By Rolando Larraz It’s been the contention of the With the exception of one Coun- Las Vegas Tribune newspaper that many elected of- ty Commissioner, the Las Vegas Responding to Las Vegas Tri- ficials, including the City of Las Tribune endorsed the entire board bune allegations that perhaps some Vegas, walk on eggshells around of elected officials despite the fact city officials or just city employees Mexican minorities due to fear of that they are all Democrats because were protecting a Mexican that was threats and wonder if it is a direct the newspaper does not look at building a shack in his backyard, attack on Las Vegas Tribune, or are the candidate’s party affiliation, the city explained that “shacks” do city officials acting questionably by but rather what is better for the not need permits. favoring others? community. However this ‘shack” is even It is obvious that elected officials The problem may be that when higher than a regular house on the do not like the fact that a weekly the Las Vegas Tribune does not block. It has a porch and lights, Vegas Tribune that there was no not like to be called Mr. Rogers, but newspaper could ask questions that agree with those spoiled elected which begs the question of who did lighting in the shack and therefore prefers Officer Rogers — even if he they do not want to answer or do not officials, that is when discrimina- the electrical installation, giving there’s no danger of an electrical wears plain clothes and does not have answers for, and therefore it tion takes the place of the Fifth the other residents on the block the fire that he could see. show a badge to those addressing always takes longer than the normal Amendment. assurance that the electrical work That employee’s name is An- him; they apparently have to be time to return phone calls. Case in point is County Com- was done by licensed professionals thony Rogers and he works as mind-readers. It is also very noticeable that the missioner Chairman Steve Sisolak and a fire is not foreseen in the near Code Enforcement Officer with the Las Vegas Tribune went to the only critic that the elected or public — who the newspaper was ready to future. Department of Planning for the City area at night and took a picture of officials accept or will allow to be endorse for Governor in the 2018 A city employee told the Las of Las Vegas, and according to the the shack when the light was on to in disagreement with them is with election — who attends the same “neighborhood Gazette,” he does prove the newspaper’s point. the daily newspaper. (See Lights, Page 6) My Point of View TRIBUNE (Continued from Page 1) directed to a house phone against That is another thing; in Cal- that they share their mayor with the VOL. 19, NO. 27 All utility companies — South- a wall and get no physical contact ifornia when you ask someone city of Las Vegas. west Gas, Las Vegas Valley Water with a live person at all. if they live in Los Angeles they There are actually some people FOUNDER District, the telephone company Las Vegas is the only city that get insulted, claiming they live in who believe they live in the City Rolando Larraz (which in years past was called Bell has the Social Security office in the Beverly Hills. of Summerlin. I know of someone Telephone Co., Centel, Sprint, and middle of nowhere; if seniors need In Las Vegas when you ask any- who lives in Summerlin and while PUBLISHER Embarq and is now called Centu- to conduct business at the Social one if they live in Henderson, they traveling, if asked if he lives in Las AND ryLink) and Nevada Power used Security office and do not have a get Irritated and tell you “NO, we Vegas, he has the naïve mentality to EDITOR IN CHIEF to have offices in downtown Las car they will have to take an hour- Rolando Larraz live in Green Valley,” but they don’t say: “No, but we need to go through Vegas, but today the closest utility long ride on an RTC bus that only know who the Mayor of Green Val- the Las Vegas airport to get to our office to downtown Las Vegas is the runs every half hour or every hour. GENERAL MANAGER ley is because Green Valley is not a city of Summerlin. water company on Charleston and Newspapers are not too much Perly Viasmensky city; it is just a suburb of Henderson My name is Rolando Larraz, and Valley View Boulevard. The phone different; the only daily newspaper and does not have its own mayor. as always, I approved this column. company used to have an office on of our city used to be on Main and MANAGING EDITOR The same thing is happening * * * * * Maramis Choufani Las Vegas Blvd. and Fremont where Bonanza Road, and the Las Vegas with Summerlin; even if they Rolando Larraz is Editor in people could conduct business with Sun, when it used to be a real news- PRODUCTION its representatives on a one-to-one paper (today it’s just an insert inside built a “Summerlin downtown,” Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. Don Snook basis. Then, they had a building on the LVRJ), was on Main and Clark, Summerlin is not a city. 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September 13-19, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 3 POLITICAL ANALYSIS Americans supporting a border wall more than the media wants to believe By Sharyl Attkisson In February 2016, he told MSNBC, ended up with a Democrat-heavy The Hill opinion contributor “Of the 2,000, we don’t need 2,000, sample: 38 percent Republican/ As Americans debate the ne- we need 1,000 because we have nat- Republican leaning and 52 percent cessity of a border wall — or lack ural barriers etc. etc.” He repeated Democrat/Democrat leaning. The thereof — it’s not surprising if himself in March, and in November, 14 percentage point difference they’re confused. President Trump he told Sixty Minutes that part of means Pew interviewed 38 percent hasn’t always been exacting and the border barrier could be fencing more Democrat thinkers than Re- consistent in expressing his vision. rather than a wall. publican thinkers. I can’t find any Yet a lot of confusion is being It turns out Trump even said it estimate that says the actual U.S. caused by media reports. early in his candidacy. “You also population is politically lopsided Take the polls. have natural terrain which is auto- along those lines. Reporting on polls typically matically a barrier, which is a good Other polls, such as ones ex- implies America is soundly against thing,” the Republican presidential ploring the president’s popularity, a border wall. “Sorry, Donald: Pew candidate told Fox Business Net- have similar political breakdowns. Poll Finds Large Majority Oppose work’s Maria Bartiromo on August In fact, of the polls I looked into Border Wall,” Mediaite wrote in 20, 2015. “So you’re talking about during campaign 2016, they always The barrier between Mexico and the U.S. is a series of walls April 2016, reporting on the results a thousand… a little more than a interviewed more Democrats than and fences, along with natural barriers of rivers and cliffs. of a Pew Research poll. thousand miles.” Republicans; never the other way Last February, Pew reported imately 700 miles of the southern reporters, “It’s a 2,000-mile border, It was Pete Saenz, the Mayor around. This is partly what led me similar findings: 62 percent of border. It might make more sense but you don’t need 2,000 miles of of Laredo, Texas, who recently to predict Trump would win the Americans oppose building a wall. to ask, “Would you favor or oppose wall because you have a lot of natu- alerted me to the fact that Trump race for president despite nearly ev- Only 35 percent support it. building a wall along the remaining, ral barriers.” News outlets reported has long talked of building only a ery official and unofficial prediction But are we telling the whole unwalled portion of the border with that as if they were hearing it for partial wall. (I was interviewing the in the media. story? Mexico?” the first time. mayor for this Sunday’s edition of “Of course, there’s no way First, it’s worth looking at what Second, why ask about some- “President Donald Trump Full Measure.) Saenz told me that Trump will become president,” Pew asked: “All in all, would thing that’s not under consideration: doesn’t see the need for a proposed Trump formulated some of his ideas an opinionist named Sally Kohn you favor or oppose building a a wall along the “entire” border? If border wall to stretch the length during a July 2015 visit to Laredo. declared on CNN in June 2015. wall along the entire border with you think President Trump favors of the roughly 2,000-mile frontier “[Trump] asked about how I felt “Polling suggests Trump is, in fact, Mexico?” To me, it’s a confusing such a thing, that, too, might be with Mexico,” the Associated Press about the wall. I told him with all the most disliked political candidate question. After all, there already blamed on confused reporting. reported. due respect it was offensive to Mex- since 1980.” is a wall or fencing along approx- In July, President Trump told “Trump says wall may not need ico,” Saenz told me. “He listened… Skewed polls and irrelevant to cover entire U.S. Mexico bor- he did give an interview at the end questions are a weak way der,” echoed Reuters. basically saying that maybe areas to gauge public opinion “No need for a full border wall, with natural barriers like the river The pollsters who took my calls Trump says,” wrote the Los Ange- possibly may not take a wall.” during the campaign were forth- les Times. Polls have been consistently right and transparent in answering The New York Daily News unrepresentative of the my questions. They have a tough called it a “radical departure” on electorate since Trump job. They rely on samples that are Trump’s part. entered the political stage scientifically sound but, to an out- BuzzFeed said Trump had sud- While we’re in the weeds, as- sider like myself, seem shockingly denly “scaled back” his wall. suming there’s value to asking small: often 1,000 people or less. They didn’t do their homework. a poll question about something They apply a lot of magic weight- Trump has actually been making that nobody is proposing, there’s ing and adjustments that some- similar statements for a long time. additional nuance to consider. Pew (See Border Wall, Page 4) Holper (Continued from Page 1) Supreme Court never raised their voices to such DHS moving to speed followed to the letter, even if your suspension is for imprudence and lawbreaker facts? just one month and a client wishes to take you back Tuesday morning, September 12, Holper was again construction of border on as soon as possible. in the courtroom of the Honorable Harmony Letizia However what Rule 27 does not clarify is that for an old case he has pending against local attorney in Nevada, when the Nevada State Bar suspends an Marc Cubbon, which has been dragging in the court barriers in California attorney from practicing law, the suspension does not for a very long time. By Rafael Bernal ing built in the 1990s. take effect until the Nevada Supreme Court confirms In one past appearance last month, Holper tried to The Hill The waiver also covers any that suspension and the suspended attorney can drag the Las Vegas Tribune into his case, but Judge Letizia did not allow it. The Department of Homeland construction for improvement of continue his law practice until The Nevada Supreme “Court records show that Holper has been arrested Security announced on Tuesday Border Patrol service roads. Court makes that confirmation. several times in the neighboring city of Henderson that it has waived environmental In its advisory, DHS said im- If the suspended attorney is politically well — a city 23 miles from Las Vegas — for Domestic connected, has friends in the right places, or there are and historical preservation laws provements to border barriers in Battery, Coercion-Force, Burglary and other charges,” other reasons that confirmation may be very delayed to speed improvement of fencing El Centro sector are part President wrote Natasha Minsky in a Las Vegas Tribune article — whether nine or ten months or even years — it can on the border between California Trump’s promise to build a border back then. and Mexico. wall. be as if there is no suspension at all, as seems to be The Nevada Supreme Court claims it cannot Under the waiver, construction “The Department is implement- the case with attorney Scott Holper. comment on open cases like the Scott Holper case of border barriers near Calexico, ing President Trump’s Executive As was explained in the first paragraph of this and keeps as mute as the Nevada State Bar while the Calif. won’t be subject to federal Order 13767, Border Security and article, “it is who wants to know you and is not afraid newspaper is still bringing up complaints, evidence, and regulations including the Endan- Immigration Enforcement Im- to admit knowing you.” Consider that. statements from clients, former employees, previous gered Species Act or the National provements, and continues to take Years ago local attorney Norm Reed, who died landlords, private investigators and several attorneys Historic Preservation Act. steps to immediately plan, design last July, was suspended and went to prison for some that have crossed paths with Holper. Holper is known DHS Acting Secretary Elaine and construct a physical wall involvement in fraud. When he got out, he went to around town for his explosive temper. Duke published the waiver in the along the southern border,” read work for then Judge Sally Loehrer, who hates the Las That is why the Las Vegas Tribune is running this Federal Register, saying the El the advisory. Vegas Tribune for an inexplicable reason — or perhaps series on attorney Scott Holper; someone is protecting Centro Border Patrol sector — Trump campaigned on the prom- because the other former judge, Nancy Becker, ordered him, someone is covering up for him and inquiring which covers the eastern half of ise of building a border wall paid her to hate the Las Vegas Tribune. minds want to know. California’s border with Mexico for by Mexico. 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Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 13-19, 2017 White House: Border wall funding does not have to be tied to DACA legislation By Jonathan Easley is part of a DACA package or an- The Hill other package, I won’t prejudge that White House legislative affairs today, but he’s committed to getting director Marc Short told reporters that wall built.” on Tuesday that President Trump Short’s comments echo House would not demand that border wall Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark funding is tied to a legislative re- Meadows (R-N.C.), who similarly placement for the Deferred Action said last week that he wouldn’t for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) demand border wall funding be tied program. to DACA legislation. Speaking at a roundtable event “I don’t know that it’s border hosted by the Christian Science wall funding, but it’s certainly a Monitor, Short said the adminis- secure southern border,” Meadows tration didn’t want to “bind” itself told reporters on Thursday. by making a demand that would After announcing a plan to phase likely be a nonstarter for many out DACA, which protects nearly lawmakers. 800,000 young people brought to “We’re interested in getting the country illegally as minors, the border security and the president president surprised many on the has made the commitment to the right by saying that he’s hopeful American people that a barrier is Congress will provide a legislative important to that security,” Short make the conclusion on DACA include money for a wall along the “The president is not backing replacement that might spare them said. “Whether or not that is part impossible.” southern border. off a border wall,” he said. “The from being deported. of a DACA equation, or ... another There had been speculation that Short was adamant that his re- president is committed to sticking The Justice Department has said legislative vehicle, I don’t want to Trump would require any compro- marks are not an indication that the by the commitment that a physical deporting the so-called Dreamers is bind us into a construct that would mise on potential DACA legislation president is going soft on the wall. structure is needed ... whether that not a priority. Border Wall (Continued from Page 3) polls on political topics, we should Second, our reporting could in- Support also grew among mod- whelming opposition to building times takes pages of disclosures disclose the breakdown of Demo- clude opposing findings and trends, erate and liberal Republicans (from a wall along the ‘entire’ border; to explain, in order to try to make crats and Republicans upfront. To if they exist. For example, in the 51 percent to 60 percent). An ac- a concept that nobody is, in fact, sure those 1,000 people somehow state the obvious: findings from a most recent Pew poll, “three-quar- curate headline could just as well proposing.” reflect the beliefs of 323 million sample that’s made up of 98 percent ters (74 percent) of Republicans have been: “Poll shows growing * * * * * Americans. It’s the pollster’s clients Republicans will be entirely differ- and Republican-leaners supported Republican support for a wall under Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAt- — often news organizations — that ent than findings from a sample of a border wall” and that support a Trump presidency.” tkisson) is an Emmy-award winning may be responsible for one-sided 98 percent Democrats. How can had grown substantially in recent All things considered, I came investigative journalist, author or incomplete reporting of results. meaning be put behind results on months. Conservative Republican up with my own headline that’s of the New York Times bestsellers There are two things we could any political topic without the par- support for a wall was up nine more transparent than many of the “The Smear” and “Stonewalled,” do to provide more meaningful tisan makeup of the sample being points since Trump was elected ones I saw: “In polls with Demo- and host of Sinclair’s Sunday TV reporting. First, when addressing considered? President (from 71 to 80 percent). crat-heavy sampling, there’s over- program “Full Measure.” From The Desk (Continued from Page 1) candidate, over everyone else. being politically correct, which of that type of individual, but we culture has no choice now but to content of the candidate’s character, The lowering of basic entry coincidentally is not working very had a system to not only protect try and regain its Honor, Integrity intellectually and morally; and of standards, incentive credit points, well. those people from themselves, and Trust by and from the public, course, physical ability standards and political appointments and Society now appears to be but also to protect the public by again equally evoking the high are examined and are important “anointings,” has given rise to more continuing doing the same thing from them. We would encourage candidate entry standards it once as well. and more distrust by the general over and over again expecting those individuals to promote up had, and earning, through example, Any deviation from these population, and the creation of different results, what with lowering the ranks and thus minimize their the right to be again called the established standards and what appears to be a militarization standards, lowering qualifications, involvement in actual police work. “Finest.” qualifications is a black eye on the of our civilian police forces, all giving preference points for Unfortunately, the percentage In God We Trust. entire law enforcement system and across our country. skin pigmentation, and trying to of these substandard individuals * * * * * Gordon Martines is a former infrastructure. Not only does this Police work is a messy and dirty convince everyone that this is has lately increased to a point where there is nowhere else to LVMPD detective who has served deviation undermine the entire law business. If anything can possibly the path for the betterment of our place these individuals except back in many capacities over his 39- enforcement institution and culture, go wrong in police work, it will country and the Law Enforcement to where the real police officers year career in law enforcement. but it undermines the public’s trust go wrong, and that is a guarantee Service. work, in Patrol and Detectives. The He has been a candidate for sheriff and faith in the Law Enforcement you can take to the bank. The As a 39-plus years law actual number of incompetent and in 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014, service. problem is that we now live in a enforcement veteran, I have substandard officers is staggering. with the intention of bringing “Only the ‘Finest’” used to society that demands perfection personally seen the degradation It is widely known throughout integrity and accountability back be the motto description of a law and looks to blame someone when of the law enforcement service, police work that patrol officers are to the department, and filed a enforcement officer. That term is that perfection is not met. Racism as evidenced by law enforcement expendable, and are usually easily federal lawsuit against LVMPD in no longer valid when affirmative is an easy reason to attach to an officers that can barely complete sacrificed and abandoned by the 2011. Martines now contributes his action, quotas, diversity allotments, imperfect police situation, as there a sentence, either verbally or in Department when a police situation opinions and ideas to the Las Vegas and ethnic percentages were is just no valid argument that exists writing, that do not possess the gets out of hand and draws undue Tribune to keep the public informed forced or incorporated into the these days to combat the played intellect for any level of strategic attention by the public and press. and help improve policing in Las formula for hiring potential law race card once it is applied. It is thought, have no clue on decision- The public’s trust in the police Vegas. He has also appeared on enforcement officers and keeping very sad that even today, leaders making or use of discretion, or even force is zero going in, and will only the Face the Tribune radio program them employed. that are anointed only because on the use of common sense. We get worse as time goes on. several times to share his plan for Incentive credit points for being of their skin pigmentation, are always had a very small percentage The entire American police a better LVMPD. a minority, or maybe even a military still screaming racism at every veteran, were automatically added turn, whenever things don’t go to a potential law enforcement as planned. I guess that means

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https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1634723793433487/ YOUR PRAYERS AND DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!!! CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] September 13-19, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 5 What a difference a single word makes By Thomas Mitchell sert because she also is an employee Public Utilities Commission. A Though the Nevada Constitution of the University of Nevada, Reno. judge declared the case moot when clearly states that any person serv- “We believe the plain language Denis resigned his PUC job. ing in one branch of government of the constitution should take NPRI’s lawyers came back with may not perform “any function” of precedent over a non-binding LCB a similar suit against Gansert on another branch, the Legislature’s opinion, or the preferences of the behalf of a person who wants her lawyers, the Legislative Counsel ruling class,” commented Becker. public relations job at UNR — a Bureau (LCB), in 2002 penned a “And we look forward to the ap- job that yields $210,000 a year in non-binding opinion that stated a peals process finally giving further pay and benefits. person may serve in the Legislature legal clarity on the issue.” Now that the district court judge if they do not exercise “any sover- This fight has been going on has ruled that the Separation of eign functions” in another branch. for years. Powers Clause is meaningless, it is The definition of the adjective There have been years in which back to the Supreme Court. sovereign is: “possessing supreme nearly half the lawmakers in Car- The court should heed the words or ultimate power,” thus the LCB son City were either government of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lou- adulteration of the Constitution employees or the spouses of gov- is Brandeis in a dissenting opinion emasculates the plain language of ernment employees. In some years from 1926, “The doctrine of the the Separation of Powers Clause. every Senate and Assembly lead- separation of powers was adopted The Nevada Supreme Court will ership post was held by a public by the Convention of 1787, not to have the opportunity to clear up employee. promote efficiency but to preclude this matter. Currently 10 lawmakers hold the exercise of arbitrary power. The The Nevada Policy Research down state or local government purpose was, not to avoid friction, Institute’s (NPRI) legal arm, the CJCL Director Joseph Becker jobs. As such, despite clear conflicts State Sen. Heidi Gansert but, by means of the inevitable Center for Justice and Constitution- non-binding opinion from the of interest, the lawmakers can vote the qualifications of their members. friction incident to the distribution al Litigation (CJCL), this past week Legislative Counsel Bureau in his themselves raises and hand out Thus, the judicial branch telling the of the governmental powers among filed notice with the state high court ruling from the bench — but we largesse to their employers — as legislative branch who its members three departments, to save the peo- that it is appealing the decision of believe the actual words of the state Gansert did in this past session by may be violates the Separation of ple from autocracy.” a Carson City judge dismissing its constitution should matter more,” voting for 2 percent raises for state Powers Clause. Or they could turn to a 1967 lawsuit against a state senator for declared CJCL Director Joseph employees and a capital expendi- But the court did allow that Nevada Supreme Court opinion violating the Separation of Powers Becker in an email press release. ture budget that included more than “declaratory relief could be sought that flatly stated, “The division of Clause. In that 2004 opinion, Sandoval $40 million for a new engineering by someone with a ‘legally pro- powers is probably the most import- “Defying the clear language of noted that in the 1957 Supreme building at UNR. tectible interest,’ such as a person ant single principle of government the Nevada constitution, Nevada Court case cited by the LCB as In 2004 then-Secretary of State seeking the executive branch posi- declaring and guaranteeing the Supreme Court precedent, and a the basis for its opinion, the court Dean Heller asked the Supreme tion held by the legislator.” liberties of the people.” 2004 Attorney General Advisory never got to the point of ruling on Court to remedy this skirting of Under that guidance, the CJCL The words of the state Constitu- Opinion by then-attorney-general the Separation of Powers Clause the Constitution, but the court first sued state Sen. Mo Denis on tion should not be made meaning- Governor Brian Sandoval, Judge and dismissed it on other grounds. ruled that the Constitution gives behalf of a person who wanted less by adding a word plucked out (James) Russell relied upon a CJCL sued state Sen. Heidi Gan- lawmakers the power to determine Denis’ $56,000-a-year job at the of thin air. SANE — Stop Acronym Nurturing Everywhere By Thomas Mitchell that held corporations and unions and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cig- I may have grown up in the Age have speech rights. That stands arettes Act of Aquarius, but I’m growing old in for Disclosure of Information on TALENT Act — To Aid Gifted the Age of the Acronym. — Pointer Spending on Campaigns Leads to and High-Ability Learners by Em- Institute writing coach Roy Peter Open and Secure Elections Act. powering the Nation’s Teachers Act Clark Nevada and other states also IRRIGATE Act — Irrigation Is their someone in Congress have laws on the books with ap- Rehabilitation and Renovation for whose sole job is to create back- propriate acronyms, such as the Indian Tribal Governments and ronyms for legislation? You know Anti-SLAPP Act — Strategic Law- Their Economies Act a supposedly “clever” acronym suit Against Public Participation, PREPARE Act — Preparedness derived from the intent of a bill. which tries to curb lawsuits meant and Risk Management for Extreme Today’s contorted example is to shut up opponents through costly Weather Patterns Assuring Resil- delivered via the morning paper’s litigation. ience and Effectiveness Act editorial rightly chiding the author speech and what is not acceptable which short for Development, The Washington Post a couple GROW AMERICA Act — Gen- of a congressional bill intended speech” on campuses. It would Relief, and Education for Alien of years ago created a compendium erating Renewal, Opportunity, and to curb so-called hate speech on provide grants carry out this First Minors Act. of twisted acronyms for legislation, Work with Accelerated Mobility, college campuses. Amendment shredding deed and A classic example of pandering almost one for every day of the year. Efficiency, and Rebuilding of A Maryland congressman has in- deny federal aid to those schools by mislabeling is the USA PATRI- Examples: Infrastructure and Communities troduced a bill called Creating Ac- that fail to comply with law. OT Act — Uniting and Strengthen- SWEET Act — Sugar-Sweet- throughout America Act countability Measures Protecting While the proposal deserves ing America by Providing Appro- ened Beverages Tax Act REINS Act — Regulations from University Students Historically derision for its appalling intent, it priate Tools Required to Intercept FOCUS Act — Fighting Occu- the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Abused, Threatened and Exposed should be hooted out of the halls and Obstruct Terrorism Act, which pied Cell Use So Everyone Drives Act to Crimes Act — CAMPUS HATE of Congress for the wretched act of unpatriotically trampled the Fourth More Safely Act DRONES Act — Designating Crimes Act. acronym abuse — a practice that in Amendment. FAIR TOW Act — Fair Action Requirements On Notification of The editorial explains that the recent years has become epidemic. Then there is the DISCLOSE for Interstate Recovery Vehicles on Executive-ordered Strikes Act bill would require colleges to One current example being Act that would overturn the Citi- Truck Operating Weights Act ROADS SAFE Act — Research clearly define “what is acceptable bandied about is the DREAM Act, zens United Supreme Court ruling SMOKE Act — Stop Selling (See Acronym, Page 7) Immigration (Continued from Page 1) immigration legislation. Still, he Durbin added he was willing Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re- to curb legal immigration. Trump stand-alone vote on the bill, but appeared to shoot down helping pay to talk to Republicans about a publicans appear to be gravitating has endorsed that bill, but it faces Ryan said Congress needs to ad- for Trump’s border wall. deal that would pair the DREAM toward pairing a DACA fix with opposition in both parties. dress the “cause and the effect” of “I don’t think that’s realistic,” Act with border security but said tougher border security measures. The wild card in the immigration illegal immigration before dealing he told Iowa reporters in a recent Democrats wouldn’t support wall An exception is Sen. John Mc- fight could end up being the presi- with the nearly 800,000 people conference call. money and he wouldn’t support Cain (R-Ariz.), who is pushing for dent, who told reporters aboard Air enrolled in DACA. Spokesmen for Grassley didn’t targeting “sanctuary cities,” or cit- a DACA fix to be wrapped into Force One last week that “Chuck Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a respond to a request for comment ies that don’t comply with federal a “comprehensive” immigration [Schumer] and Nancy [Pelosi] member of Senate Republican lead- about if they, or committee staff, immigration law. reform bill. would like to see something hap- ership, has also ruled out a stand- have started discussions about a Still, when asked by The Hill “That STEM — science, tech- pen, and so do I.” alone vote on the DREAM Act. potential bill. if Democrats were willing to shut nology and engineering people, Conservatives are warning the The Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, meanwhile, are down the government to help guest workers, a number of other White House against cutting a will be responsible for trying to find threatening to attach the DREAM DACA recipients, Durbin wouldn’t provisions which makes it com- deal with Democrats on immigra- a deal, and at first glance it would Act to other must-pass legisla- rule it out. prehensive. Border security, et tion. Former White House chief seem to be fertile ground for bipar- tion. House Democrats, including “I’m not going to say that at the cetera. We need to do that and so strategist Stephen Bannon said it tisanship. It was expected to hold a Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D- moment. I’m going to tell you that that — and make that part of it the could cost Republicans their House hearing on DACA and the country’s Md.), filed a discharge petition last this is a priority and we shouldn’t Dreamers’ part of it,” McCain told majority. guest worker program on Wednes- week to try to force a vote on the leave town this year without pass- CNN on Sunday. “My fear is that with this six day, but the meeting was postponed DREAM Act. ing it.” But many of his GOP colleagues months down range, if we have with the administration focused on Yet while generally united on the Durbin noted he and Cornyn are wary of going big on immigra- another huge — if this goes all the its response to two hurricanes. issue, some Democrats are willing have talked about border security tion, noting such efforts have failed way down to its logical conclusion, Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to take a harder line than others. as part of the broader immigration in the past. in February and March it will be a and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), both Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-Ill.) debate, though those discussions Adding another wrinkle to the civil war inside the Republican Par- members of the Judiciary Commit- says he and other House progres- appeared to be preliminary. debate, Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) ty that will be every bit as vitriolic tee, are co-sponsors of the DREAM sives are willing to shut down the “I told Sen. Durbin I would be and David Perdue (R-Ga.) are push- as 2013,” Bannon said on CBS’s Act. government in December if they happy to talk to him about it when ing for consideration of their bill “60 Minutes.” Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), anoth- don’t get a deal to protect so-called he wants to and when he’s ready,” er member of the committee who is Dreamers. Cornyn said, when asked if he had up for reelection in 2018, supports But Durbin said Senate Demo- spoken to his Democratic counter- the legislation. And Sen. Orrin crats weren’t yet willing to show part about linking a DACA fix to Hatch (R-Utah), a former chairman their cards on their end-of-the-year border security. of the committee, authored the first strategy. Cornyn introduced a border version of the bill in 2001. “We are not making a contingen- security and immigration enforce- But those same Republicans cy, a quid pro quo,” he told “Pod ment bill earlier this year, but the could soon find themselves at odds Save America,” a podcast hosted legislation targets funding for with the White House. by former Obama administration sanctuary cities. Asked if he would Press secretary Sarah Huckabee staffers. “We believe … that we’ll be willing to drop the provision as Sanders is signaling the adminis- be in a better position to make that part of the immigration talks, he tration thinks funding for the wall happen because look at what we’re joked: “I’ll negotiate with him but should be included in any immi- going to face in December.” not with you.” gration deal. “I don’t think the president’s been shy about the fact that he wants a wall, and certainly some- An outreach thing he feels is an important part of a responsible immigration pack- program to help age,” she told reporters. But money for the border wall is considered a nonstarter among the homeless to Democrats and some Republicans. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), help themselves. the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, has been tight-lipped haplain teven t ohn Com about what he might include in C S S J . Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 13-19, 2017 White House says tax reform hinges on Democratic support By Jonathan Easley earn the support from Democrats The Hill as well.” White House legislative affairs Trump and other White House director Marc Short on Tuesday officials have expressed frustration emphasized the need for President with Republican lawmakers, who Trump and Democrats to work hold a majority in the House and together on tax reform, citing Re- Senate, following the failure to publican lawmakers’ past failures pass an ObamaCare repeal bill this to fulfill their campaign promises. summer — something the GOP has “We learned this summer that promised to do for years. keeping 50 or 52 Republicans [in Short expressed confidence that the Senate] is not something that’s Democrats will get on board, saying reliable,” Short said at a roundtable the administration has met with 250 hosted by the Christian Science members from both sides of the Monitor. “Despite promises and aisle about tax reform since April. commitments they’ve made to the He also said that Trump’s sur- American voters since 2010, we prise deal with Democratic leaders don’t feel like we can assume we to raise the debt ceiling and fund can get tax reform done strictly on the government has reshaped the a partisan basis, so it would be wise political dynamics and created for us … to try and reach out and (Tax Reform, Page 7) Trump scrambles tax reform debate By Naomi Jagoda Democrats are encouraged by Lawmakers of both parties The Hill Trump’s newfound interest in bipar- would like to streamline the code President Trump is scrambling tisanship, but they are unsure that and provide tax relief for the middle the politics of tax reform. will translate into a tax bill that’s class. Many Democrats also back Republicans in Congress have widely supported by lawmakers in lowering the corporate tax rate, a been driving the process with little their party. major goal for the GOP, so long input from Democrats, but Trump’s “We’re going to have to wait as it’s done in a way that doesn’t surprise debt-and-spending pact and see,” said Rep. Richard Neal increase the deficit. this week has both parties wonder- (Mass.), the top Democrat on the But some of Trump’s tax goals ing if things are about to change. House Ways and Means Commit- directly contrast with Democrats, The president’s comments and tee. pressured from the left to op- those by White House press sec- Neal said that Trump has held pose anything seen as helping the retary Sarah Huckabee Sanders out the idea of an agreement with wealthy and corporations. on Friday give an opening for Democrats on taxes. “Right now, [Trump’s] priorities Democrats. Reform/Tax Cut legislation ASAP. (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Lead- But when he was asked about seem to indicate that he’s for big “The president is committed to Don’t wait until the end of Septem- er Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) “to clear Trump’s recent outreach to Dem- business and the wealthiest in the moving legislation through,” Sand- ber,” Trump tweeted. “Needed now the decks” for tax reform. ocrats, Neal said lawmakers country,” said House Democratic ers said. “He wants Congress to act. more than ever. Hurry!” The president has been pitching shouldn’t “read too much into it” Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley He’s happy to have Democrats be At a Cabinet meeting at Camp a tax revamp in states with vulner- because “there’s a certain volatility (D-N.Y.), who also serves on part of that.” David on Saturday, Trump said that able Democratic senators up for at the White House where minds the tax-writing Ways and Means A tax code revamp anchored by he wants a “speed up” of tax reform reelection in 2018, pressuring them and moods change very swiftly.” Committee. “Our priority is for deep tax cuts has taken on more po- because of Hurricane Irma. to back his efforts. Most recently, Many Democrats acknowledge the working men and women in the litical importance after the GOP’s “I wanted a speed up anyway, he spoke in North Dakota, where that the current tax code is too com- United States.” failure to repeal ObamaCare, with but now we need it even more so,” he brought Sen. Heidi Heitkamp plicated and needs an overhaul and Schumer and 44 others in the the president craving a big legisla- he said. (D-N.D.) on stage and called her a that they would like to work with Senate Democratic caucus signed a tive win before the end of the year. Administration officials said that “good woman.” Republicans on the issue. (Tax Debate, Page 7) Trump repeated his desire for Trump struck the surprise three- the GOP to get moving on Friday. month debt-limit deal with Senate Lights “Republicans must start the Tax Minority Leader Charles Schumer (Continued from Page 2) ity of these rumors and let her know running for office were supported Tribune administration and who that the newspaper will oppose her and endorsed by the Las Vegas Sanctions maintained a cordial relationship in that effort if it is true; from then Tribune regardless of the fact that (Continued from Page 1) with the newspaper until the sta- on, she has been “too busy” to they were not allowed to maintain Ethiopia’s U.N. mission, the current Security Council president, said dium issue arrived and the weekly return phone calls and has turned a line of communication with the late Sunday that members would vote on a North Korea resolution fol- newspaper was against public down invitations to appear on Tri- newspaper because their fugitive lowing a meeting Monday afternoon on implementing existing sanctions funding for a project from which bune Radio even if the rumors that public relations manager does not against the North Korean government. only casinos will profit. she is planning to run for governor allow them to be in contact with Las The draft circulated by the United States called for imposing the Another case in point is County are increasing and she could use all Vegas Tribune. toughest-ever U.N. sanctions on North Korea, including a ban on all oil Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani; the support she can get. “Bob Beers, Michelle Fiore, and natural gas exports to the country and a freeze of all foreign financial even if the commissioner has never Both the Managing Editor and Cara Campbell and Stavros Antho- assets of the government and its leader, Kim Jong Un. been a fan of Las Vegas Tribune she the newspaper’s General Manager ny were the four candidates that we The U.S. is also seeking to ban all countries from hiring workers from is being supported and endorsed by are in agreement that the Las Vegas proudly supported and we would North Korea and from importing textiles from the northeast Asian nation the newspaper in every race, but Tribune will continue supporting happily do it again. All but Bob — two key sources of foreign currency. rumors that she was planning to candidates who, if elected, will Beers won their election bid; we In another key measure, the U.S. draft identified nine ships that have propose Clark County be convert- benefit the community as a whole, are happy for them and will support carried out activities prohibited by previous U.N. sanctions resolutions. ed into a Sanctuary County came not only those who are not afraid Bob Beers for his State Treasurer The draft would authorize the 192 other U.N. member states to stop to light. of critics or a difference of opinion. race even if he has severed all com- these ships on the high seas to check their cargo without their consent. It Las Vegas Tribune contacted her The same happened with the last munications with us,”stated Chris would permit the use of “all necessary measures,” which in U.N. language office and inquired about the verac- city election when three candidates Garcia of Radio Tribune. includes force, to carry out an inspection and direct the vessel to a port. Whether those provisions would remain in any resolution put to a vote Monday remained to be seen. In Beijing on Monday, foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said China supports new U.N. measures in response to North Korea’s latest nuclear test in the hope that they would promote a political resolution “through peaceful means.” Geng also urged a renewal of talks with North Korea, in keeping with longstanding Chinese policy, and said Beijing opposed unilateral measures such as those imposed by the U.S. that would punish Chinese persons or entities without a U.N. mandate. Beijing and Moscow have called for a resolution that focuses on a political solution and proposed a freeze-for-freeze that would halt North Korean nuclear and missile tests in exchange for the U.S. and South Korea stopping their joint military exercises. That initiative was rejected by the Trump administration. Russia argues that sanctions aren’t working and President Vladimir Putin expressed concern last week that a total oil cutoff could hurt the North Korean people. Britain’s U.N. ambassador, Matthew Rycroft, backed the tough U.S. measures and demand for a speedy vote, saying Thursday that “maximum possible pressure” must be exerted on North Korea to change course and give diplomacy a chance to end the crisis. Professor Joseph DeThomas of Pennsylvania State University, a for- mer U.S. ambassador and State Department official who dealt with North Korea, told The Associated Press on Friday that the U.S. demand for quick council action was “an indicator of how the administration thinks time has run out.” “My sense is they believe that they don’t have time for a delicate diplomatic dance,” he said. “The other possibility … is they want to see the color of China’s money. They’re putting down the marker here and saying, ‘OK, are you prepared to do what is necessary to put pressure on North Korea at a moment when we’re simply out of time?’” September 13-19, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 7 Trump officials call out China, Russia for helping N. Korea evade sanctions By Rebecca Kheel China and pressed Billingslea on thing different from what he’s heard The Hill the timing of sanctions on China’s for the last 20 years. He pressed The Trump administration on biggest banks. Billingslea on whether the United Tuesday called out Russia and Chi- “I understand that many of these States is considering sanctions na for helping North Korea evade banks have significant operations against China, rather than sanctions international sanctions, publicly in the United States and that there on corporations. detailing how the two countries help would be consequences to our econ- “While we haven’t made the Pyongyang smuggle coal. omy,” Royce said. “However, these American people safer, we have “The intelligence community banks’ U.S. presence is the very met the political objectives here in has provided to your committee thing that makes these sanctions so the United States,” Sherman said. today evidence of how vessels powerful. They’d rather do business “We don’t threaten China even a originate in China, they turn off with us than North Korea.” little bit with country sanctions be- their transponders as they move Billingslea responded by saying cause that would be politically diffi- into North Korean waters and dock China and Russia should both be cult for the United States to do. We at North Korean ports and they recognized for supporting the two don’t adopt reasonable objectives, onload commodities such as coal. Korea, kept its transponder off in Russia and China, which have veto latest U.N. sanctions, but added that like a freeze in the North Korean They keep those transponders off violation of international maritime power in the council, the sanctions the administration has warned Chi- program, because that would be politically difficult to do.” and then they turn them back on law, docked in Russia, offloaded were watered down from the Trump na that if it wishes to avoid further As Billingslea was about to as they round the South Korean the North Korean coal. Another administration’s original goal of sanctions, such as the ones on its describe the pressure campaign’s peninsula, and they head into a vessel — that one was Panamanian banning all oil imports and freezing Bank of Dandong, the United States recent “pace of action,” Sherman Russian port,” Assistant Treasury — another vessel from Jamaican or international assets of the North needs to “urgently” see action. interrupted to say sarcastically, Secretary Marshall Billingslea told Jamaican-flagged, picked up the Korean government and its leader, “I cannot tell the committee “It’s unprecedented, just like the the House Foreign Affairs Commit- North Korean and headed straight Kim Jong Un. today that we’ve seen sufficient last 19 years.” evidence of China’s willingness tee, pointing to a chart of satellite to China, again circumventing Palpably frustrated members of Royce said that the issues raised to truly shut down North Ko- images and maps he said illustrate sanctions.” the House Foreign Affairs Com- by Sherman get to the “bottom line” specific examples. Billingslea’s testimony comes a mittee commended the latest U.N. rean revenue flows, to expunge of the issue. “In this particular case, this ves- day after the U.N. Security Council sanctions against Pyongyang, but North Korean elicit actors from “It’s been a long, long time of sel… sat in that Russian port for a unanimously passed tough new repeatedly pressed the Billingslea its banking system or to expel the waiting for China to comply with period of time and then headed back sanctions against North Korea. and acting Assistant Secretary of various North Korean brokers and the sanctions we pass and frankly out to water, ultimately docking Those new sanctions, which State Susan Thornton on how they middlemen who are continuing to with the sanctions that the United back in China with North Korea come on the heels of North Korea’s plan to ensure China enforces them establish webs of front companies,” Nations pass,” Royce said. “This origin coal — sanctions evasion. latest and most powerful nuclear and how the U.S. will punish Bei- Billingslea said. “We need to see is where the discussion needs to go “The second slide, which we’ll test, banned North Korean textile jing if it does not. that happen.” next if there isn’t full compliance show is yet another example. In exports and capped its imports of Committee Chairman Ed Royce Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) with the sanctions that the U.N. has this particular example you have crude oil. (R-Calif.) said the United States ripped into Billingslea and Thorn- passed because what’s at risk is our a vessel that pulled into North In order to get the support of “cannot accept half-measures” from ton, saying he hadn’t heard any- national security.” Tax Debate (Continued from Page 6) include several elements that Dem- Rohit Kumar, a former aide to Congress has to do. Republican-only approach. letter in August that laid out “three ocrats will likely oppose, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mc- “I’m skeptical still that tax Notably, Republicans are di- key principles that we believe are a lower tax rate for the wealthiest Connell (R-Ky.) who now leads the reform kind of becomes this big, vided over how deeply to cut the prerequisites to any bipartisan tax individuals, repeal of the estate tax tax policy practice at PwC, said that bipartisan kumbaya moment,” he corporate tax rate. Trump has said reform effort.” and elimination of the state and if Trump made concessions to Dem- said. he ideally wants to lower the rate These are that any tax-reform local tax deduction. ocrats on these issues, it could be Leading Republicans on tax from 35 percent to 15 percent, plan should provide no tax cut for And despite the high priority, hard for a bill to get enough support reform say they are interested in while Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) wealthy people, be fiscally respon- no concrete details have emerged from congressional Republicans. Democrats’ ideas, even if they said Thursday that Trump’s goal sible and move through so-called from either the administration Kumar also said that the debt aren’t sure how many lawmakers would be hard to achieve and that regular order. or Congress after multiple failed limit differs from tax reform be- from the party will ultimately sup- he’s aiming for a rate in the low to GOP leaders and the White promises to release a proposal for cause increasing the nation’s bor- port a package. mid-20s. House intend for tax legislation to several months. rowing authority is something that “The Ways and Means Repub- Another major challenge is how licans have been actively seeking to fund tax cuts without bloating the the input of Democrats, both on the debt, especially after the GOP took Tax Reform committee and off the committee, a proposal to tax imports, which (Continued from Page 6) reform is expected to come in the although he acknowledged that and it’s our preference to have a would have raised considerable “legislative space” to get tax reform next few days. “reconciliation will be the most bipartisan process,” said Rep. Peter revenue, off the table. done this year. “This is our window to get this likely path.” Roskam (R-Ill.), who heads the Despite the challenges, GOP “The feedback we’ve received done,” Short said. And intraparty obstacles re- panel’s tax policy subcommittee. leaders insist the prospects of pass- main. Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) from many Democrats is an interest The White House also has to “The Rubicon that the Democrats ing major tax legislation are still has said Trump’s goal of cutting — they recognize corporate rates worry about getting conservative need to cross is will they pursue good. And even after Trump made are too high and they recognize the Republicans on board, including corporate tax rates to 15 percent is unrealistic and that 20 percent [economic] growth in the same the debt-limit deal with Democrats, corporate tax system is unfair and the wildcards in the House Freedom way that we’re proposing, and if Ryan said at an event hosted by The is causing companies to leave our Caucus, many of whom aren’t close would be a better marker. “It doesn’t help ourselves to they are, then I’m sure that we can New York Times that the president shores, so there’s an opportunity to with Treasury Secretary Steven negotiate against ourselves,” Short work together.” is a good partner on taxes. partner there,” Short said. Mnuchin or National Economic said of Ryan. “We should aim for And major challenges remain “On tax reform, he’s very, very, Trump will have dinner on Council Director Gary Cohn, for- what we think is best while also even if Trump ends up pursuing a engaged,” Ryan said. Tuesday night with Democratic mer Democrats who are deeply in- understanding there is probably Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.), Hiedi volved with the tax reform process. compromise to getting to the best Heitkamp (N.D.) and Joe Donnelly Short said he talks frequently deal, but we think what’s best for (Ind.), all of whom face reelection with Freedom Caucus Chairman the American people is a 15 percent campaigns next year in states that Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) and corporate rate right now.” Trump won in last year’s presiden- characterized the White House’s Still, Short said Ryan and Senate tial election. Several Republicans, relationship with the conservatives Majority Leader Mitch McConnell including Sens. John Thune (S.D.) as better than has been reported. (R-Ky.) have been “terrific allies” and Pat Toomey (Pa.), will also be “We’re pretty well in touch on tax reform. He called the GOP on hand. with that caucus and will continue leaders “strong partners in helping Short said many of the Dem- to work with them closely,” Short us advance our economic agenda,” ocrats he’s talked to agree with said. “I don’t think there’s a worry disputing remarks made by former the administration on lowering we’re leaving them behind.” White House chief strategist Ste- individual rates for low- and mid- Republicans also still have to phen Bannon, who said the GOP dle-income earners but that they’re pass a budget before moving on to leaders are trying to “nullify” the reluctant to do so for higher earners. tax reform. Democrats have said 2016 election. The White House is eager to Many Democrats, Short said, would they won’t deal if the GOP seeks to hang a legislative victory on the like to see tax reform tied to an pass reform through reconciliation, board before the end of the year, infrastructure package, although which bypasses the filibuster’s 60- although Short acknowledged he indicated that’s not something vote threshold. the difficulties inherent in getting the administration is considering. “We’d love to have a bipartisan Congress to act quickly. “The leg- A White House proposal on tax fix to get 60 votes,” Short said, islative process is slow,” he said. Acronym (Continued from Page 5) searching, Learning, and Studying of Science, Tech- of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alco- nology, Engineering, and Mathematics Act hol-Related Fatalities Everywhere Act SPEAK FREE Act — Securing Participation, BRIDGE Act — Building and Renewing Infrastruc- Engagement, and Knowledge Freedom by Reducing ture for Development and Growth in Employment Act Egregious Efforts Act — sound like the opposite of BALTIMORE Act — Building and Lifting Trust In the aforementioned bill. order to Multiply Opportunities and Racial Equality EGO Act — Eliminating Government-funded Act — from a another Maryland congressman, of Oil-painting Act course. Perhaps someone should introduce the END AC- SOFTWARE Act — Sensible Oversight for Tech- RONYM Act — End Needless Derivative Appellations nology which Advances Regulatory Efficiency Act for Contorted Regulations Offering Name-Yielding GIRLS STEM Act — Getting Involved in Re- Memes Act. Jeff Davis (Continued from Page 1) The paper reports that one name Peak. There is no mention as years ago. After bearing the name change application calls for re- whether what it is currently called, of President William McKinley for naming the peak for Las Vegas if anything. 98 years, the tallest peak in North civil rights leader James McMillan. According to Dennis Cassi- America in Alaska was renamed Another calls for naming the peak nelli in a piece in the Elko Daily to its original native name, Denali. for Robert Smalls, an escaped slave Free Press, political correctness Today, the Las Vegas newspaper who fought for the Union. has been whitewashing Nevada reports on the front page in a story Apparently the Utes dubbed geographical names for years. Colorful names like Chicken Shit that first appeared online four days Wheeler Peak as Pe-up and Sho- Springs and Squaw Tit Butte have ago that there are now a couple of shones called it Too-bur-rit. Unclear disappeared from maps simply at what if anything Jeff Davis Peak bids to remove the Davis name. The the whim of squeamish government newspaper said two applications was called. mapmakers. have been filed with the state and The September meeting agenda What’s in a name? A peak by national naming boards to eradicate for the Nevada State Board on any other name is just as tall. the Davis name and replace it with Geographic Names lists an action History has not changed. Just for- some other name, perhaps one of item in which a peak in White Pine gotten, along with the lessons that its Indian names. County would be named Smalls should’ve been learned? Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 13-19, 2017 POLITICAL ANALYSIS Unbelievably disastrous launch of Dan Schwartz’ unbelievably self-centered campaign for governor By Chuck Muth never got asked. doubt whatsoever that Laxalt — as undecided voter, he’d still lose to Nevada State Treasurer Dan Go figure. the late, great American conserva- Laxalt by an almost 2-1 margin! Schwatz’ announcement this week Schwartz then proceeded to tive William F. Buckley put it — is “As the polling shows,” noted of his quixotic candidacy for gov- endear himself to President Donald the most conservative candidate in Brian Baker, senior adviser to PAC, ernor landed with all the excite- Trump’s supporters in a post-speech all of Nevada who can win. “Dan Schwartz’s self-funded ego ment and enthusiasm of a dead cat media interview in which he issued Schwartz’ foolish, self-serving trip is nothing more than a nuisance bounce. this discombobulated declaration: candidacy will accomplish nothing and is hurtful to the eventual GOP The moderate Republican, with “I disagree with some of the stuff, but forcing Laxalt to spend money nominee for governor.” little to no detectable base of sup- a lot of the stuff, some of the stuff in the GOP primary unnecessarily The PAC also launched a peti- port, made his “big” announcement Trump says.” and “softening him up” for the tion website, www.StopSchwartz. at the Republican Men’s Club Glad he cleared that up. Democrats in the general election. com, which outlines just how far luncheon in Las Vegas on Tuesday So here’s the deal… Schwartz can’t and won’t win. out of step Schwartz is with Nevada — clearly because a stand-alone an- Schwartz is running a vanity But Laxalt supporters aren’t taking conservatives. nouncement event by the campaign campaign. It’s purely ego-driven. any chances. It’d be nice to think that maybe itself would have attracted as many He has no name ID and no base In a story published on the same Mr. Schwartz would see the folly people as a malaria symposium of support. He’s not a movement day by the Las Vegas Review-Jour- and potentially harmful conse- giving away free samples. conservative, never has been a nal, we learned that “a conservative quences of his candidacy for Ne- Some observations of the truly DAN SCHWARTZ movement conservative and never super PAC had launched a cam- vada’s conservatives, Republicans, embarrassing roll-out… political parties when Washington will be a movement conservative. paign to sink Schwartz’s chances.” taxpayers and citizens and pull the We’ll start with my table before was president and Washington him- He’s running against the According to the RJ story, plug on this senseless campaign. the luncheon began. self loathed the very notion of such as-yet-unannounced conservative “the American Integrity Proj- But clearly Mr. Schwartz doesn’t Despite the announcement being “factions.” You could look it up. Republican candidate — Nevada ect launched a statewide digital care about Nevada’s conserva- marketed aggressively to members He then when on to define Attorney General Adam Laxalt — and radio ad campaign attacking tives, Republicans, taxpayers and prior to the event, one lady asked, conservatism as political honesty, who has actual conservative bona Schwartz over his ‘alternative citizens. This is all about him and “Is somebody announcing his cam- invoking the mythical story about fides, a STRONG conservative budget’” that Schwartz presented his over-inflated ego. So in the paign today?” I responded, “Dan Washington and the cherry tree grassroots base of support — his in 2015 which would have retained immortal words of Tom Beranger Schwartz.” She replied, “Who?” I which was invented out of whole annual Basque Fry event in Gard- some $500 million worth of “tem- in the movie Major League, there’s countered, “Exactly.” cloth by one of Washington’s early nerville two weeks ago attracted porary” “sunset” tax hikes as well only one thing for Nevada’s con- And it went downhill from there. biographers. Indeed, the untrue over 3,000(!) people — and support as “an illegal airport passenger tax servatives, Republicans, taxpayers, A multi-step staging area was cherry tree story may have been from national conservative leaders and a politically dubious 25-cent- citizens and Laxalt to do… constructed behind the podium the very first American example of ranging from Vice President Mike per-meal fee.” “Win the whole f***ing thing.” for people to stand on to provide a “fake news.” Pence to Sen. Ted Cruz to House The PAC also released a poll * * * * * video optic for the news cameras Schwartz proceeded to brag to Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy conducted in early August by a very Chuck Muth is president of which supposedly would demon- the assembled grassroots Republi- to former U.N. Ambassador John reliable and credible polling firm, Citizen Outreach, a non-profit strate widespread grassroots sup- cans about his wealth, advising that Bolton to Reagan’s former U.S. WPA Intelligence, that showed public policy grassroots advocacy port for Schwartz. It didn’t quite it was “no secret” that he was in the Attorney General Ed Meese. Laxalt leading Schwartz 64-5 per- organization and publisher of Ne- work out that way. “39 percent tax bracket.” Then went And that’s just the tip of the cent with 31 percent undecided. vadaNewsandViews.com. He may I spoke to one woman who was on to patronize the fairer sex in the iceberg. That means that if Schwartz was be reached by email at cmuth@ up there during the dog-and-pony audience by declaring he wanted to There is absolutely, positively no somehow able to get every single lasvegastribune.com. show after it was over and she told put a woman on his ticket. me one of the event organizers In light of his record, maybe had asked her to stand there even liberal Congresswoman Dina Titus though she had no idea why. She would be interested! I’m sure Mr. said she wasn’t a Schwartz sup- Collins would be down with that. porter but was asked to just “fill As the Man Who Would Be up space.” Governor droned on, watching the Hilariously, another of the hand- paint dry on a fence outside the din- ful of folks lined up behind the ing room window became awfully nascent candidate was also another attractive. Republican candidate for governor! When he mercifully brought Somehow I don’t think he was a his remarks to a close, Schwartz Schwartz supporter either. received polite applause. But other On the other hand, there was one than ONE WOMAN — who des- prominent figure on the stage who perately but futilely used hand ges- WAS a Schwartz supporter — but tures trying to coax other attendees somehow I don’t think his presence to join her — no one stood. How was exactly helpful for a candidate embarrassing. seeking the REPUBLICAN nomi- Now on to the Q&A… nation for governor… Attendees were provided slips of Former Nevada DEMOCRAT paper on their tables to write down State Party Chairman Tom Collins. questions for the candidate which I wonder which political svenga- would be asked by a moderator li thought THAT was a great idea? who circulated among the tables I could write the campaign mailer collecting them. As most of the in my sleep. early questions were pretty much Then came the candidate’s “soft balls,” I wrote one down and speech and formal announcement… handed to the lady… Be heard anywhere Schwartz started off declaring “Will you sign the Taxpayer that he wasn’t a “politician” — Protection Pledge.” which is about one of the lamest, Of course, I already knew the silliest and most overused political answer. He told Grover Norquist, declarations on the planet, delivered Father of the Pledge, that he would in the world by a politician who is now running not sign it a couple weeks ago. But for his FOURTH political office. most of the GOP folks there at the (only $50 per hour) He then proceeded to deliver a luncheon didn’t. typically horrid political speech that And then it happened… was all about… Dan Schwartz. Oy. A staffer from the Schwartz Now, bearing in mind the late, campaign was standing at the back great Margaret Thatcher, who once of the room. 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A governmentE big enoughditorials to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View Walters costs Clark County $75 Million Las Vegas gambler Billy Walters, once the most successful sports bettor in the country, was sentenced to five years behind bars for masterminding a six-year insider- trading scheme with former Dean Foods Co. Chairman Tom Davis. There was no mention during sentencing that Walters is costing Clark County more than $75 million because of bad political decisions and greedy elected officials. There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that politicians bypassed the oldest profession by a good margin; politicians can and will break the law in the blink of an eye for money and for getting on the good side of a wealthy person, a loose donor and a powerful ally. Once riding an elevator at the Regional Justice Center a person was offered a copy of the Las Vegas Tribune and refused to take the free copy of the fresh-off-the-press newspaper with the unsolicited comment, “that newspaper Federal judge dismisses only prints one side of the stories.” The person who offered the copy of the Las Vegas overtime rule change Tribune very politely agreed with that person by having a By Thomas Mitchell passed the Fair Labor and Practices comment of his own: “You are right that this newspaper A Texas federal court judge Act in 1938, which established mini- only offers one side of the story because the daily paper has struck down a rule change by mum wages and required time-and-a- offers their side” and we are all very proud offering the Obama’s Labor Department that half overtime pay for hourly workers would have cost employers $1.2 who work more than 40 hours a other side of the story. billion a year by requiring overtime week. EAP employees were exempt- The Walters case is a good example of what we are for an additional 4.2 million work- ed from overtime requirements. saying because it is obvious that the more money a person ers — or in reality, however many Judge Mazzant wrote, “This is has, the more political favors he or she can put in his or workers actually still had jobs after not what Congress intended with her pocket or purse. the costs were imposed. the EAP exemption. Congress un- The legal challenge was spear- ambiguously directed the Depart- Billy Walters is a millionaire many times over and does headed by Nevada Attorney General ment to exempt from overtime pay not need charity from the county of Clark, but the county Adam Laxalt on behalf of 21 states employees who perform ‘bona fide of Clark has no problem patronizing Billy Walters, even and a number of business entities. executive, administrative, or profes- if its action may cost the taxpayers of Clark County 75 The overtime rule change would ThoMaS MiTchell sional capacity’ duties. However, the million dollars. have increased the minimum salary level for employ- Department creates a Final Rule that makes overtime ees exempt from overtime — due to being engaged status depend predominately on a minimum salary While the County of Clark and the Clark County in executive, administrative or professional duties, level, thereby supplanting an analysis of an employee’s Commissioners pander to Billy Walters, offering a so-called EAP workers — from $23,660 a year to job duties.” deal so good that no one can refuse, the same county $47,476. He said nothing in the law allows the Labor De- commissioners squeeze a small group of investors U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant of Sherman, partment to make salary rather than an employee’s operating gay bars with very strict conditions, higher fees, Texas, this past week ruled the salary qualification duties determinative of whether an employee should increase violated the clear intent of Congress when it (See Mitchell, Page 12) and tight liability, leaving no room to breathe. The pandering to Billy Walters and his Bali Hai Golf course now will cost the taxpayers of Clark County seventy five million for offering a rental so low that it becomes Priorities need to be prioritized By Perly Viasmensky of newspapers, what do we see or read? A group of ridiculous. Many times we wonder what is more important: a insensitive and selfish people marching, protesting and Isn’t the Federal government aware of the quaint human life or matters that only concern us. demanding things for their own benefit, while ignoring tradition in Clark County of charging different rates to In the last couple of weeks our country has been the misfortune of others. different people? devastated by Hurricane Harvey in Texas where many Last Sunday evening supporters of Deferred Ac- lost their homs and also suffered the loss of loved ones. tion for Childhood Arrivals, better known as DACA, McCarran airport charges Walters $100,000.00 for rent Then came Irma, which went through different got together near the Trump International Hotel and on 154 acres on the Strip with a ninety-nine-year lease places causing total destruction to places like Cuba, marched down the Strip to call on President Donald while charging the gay bars in the Fruit Loop $1.34 per Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, the Bahamas and Trump to protect the 800,000 so-called Dreamers from square foot per year on a maximum of 6-months’ lease. practically every city in the state of Florida. The city deportation. At that rate (the gay bar rate) the annual rental of 154 of Miami is still a city underwater. Several others have appeared on national television To complete the misfortune of natural tragedies, claiming that they don’t want to return to living in the acres would be nearly $9 million per year — that would Mexico suffered the impact of an earthquake that left shadows and that they only want to be able to work to be 90 times the rent actually charged by the airport/Clark many people homeless and with a death toll of 65. help their families. County to Walters for a lease in a far superior location and To complete matters of great importance, last Mon- Personally, I have no idea what shadow they are for a much longer term. day was the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attack talking about — do they mean the shadow of a leafy The Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is of September 11 to the Twin Towers in New York. tree? Since the month of January we have seen nothing A date of remembrance when we need to be together more than one protest after another with demands and hoping to collect $75,000,000 for the 99 past and future in prayer for the hundred of thousands that lost their more demands. How can anybody assume that all they years under payment of the lease. lives that fatal day of September 11, 2001. A date we want to do is being able to work when they are out Even that is a bargain compared to what the airport also remember for the many who helped save lives marching and protesting on any given day of the week; would charge the gay bars for the same period. The DOJ’s and rescue the bodies of many others who later paid or do we need to understand that they are getting paid assessment of value is approximately one-tenth the rate the ultimate price when they lost their own lives as by unknown forces to be out protesting and demanding? victims of cancer and many other illnesses. When a person is able to buy a brand new truck that the airport/Clark County charges the gay bars. Every time we turn the TV on or open the pages (See Viasmensky, Page 14) Does the county action need to be considered just blatant greed, or is it retaliation to the gay bars, which makes their ON A PERSONAL NOTE action discriminatory. More than 100 friends and supporters wrote letters seeking leniency for Walters, including tennis great Andre Will the truth about 9/11 ever Agassi, ex-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, and professional golfers including Jim Colbert and Peter be made clear and believable? Jacobsen. By Maramis why, until the story that surfaces one Reid praised Walters’ generosity toward Opportunity Yes, we know by the time you get day will be the bottom line truth, to read this, the tragedy known as from an unimpeachable source, and Village, a Las Vegas nonprofit for people with intellectual 9/11 will be gone and possibly even totally provable beyond any shadow disabilities. “I do not see how this man getting probation tucked away in our consciousness of a doubt. would, in any way, adversely affect the criminal justice for one more year. But because as I As usual, all the various truth-tell- system,” he wrote. write this, memories and reflections ers and inside information infor- As a matter of disclaimer it is important to expose that of the actual day are being recounted mants come out of the woodwork to by various commentators and TV tell their take on the tragedy, along almost fifteen years ago Las Vegas Tribune reporter Fred personalities, and videos explaining with all those who believe in and fur- Cousins wrote a series not too favorable on Billy Walters what REALLY happened are all over ther retell the official and accepted and when Walters arranged a meeting with Las Vegas the Internet, they stir me to comment government-approved version — Tribune founder to discuss Cousins’ series, Walters offered as well. not that any of them deliberately turn the Las Vegas Tribune the financial help it needed to stay in Will the truth about 9/11 ever be MaraMiS choufani their back on the truth and choose made clear and believable? That is the question. We rekindling lies to perpetuate an easier-to-accept story business and called one of his accountants to the meeting. would all like the answer to be yes, or to know that it of what happened, since for all we know, much of that While waiting for the accountant the founder of the Las already has been made clear and believable — but that official story could be true — certainly those who gave Vegas Tribune made it clear to Walters that Cousins was leads us on to other questions, such as whose truth, or their life to save others is true no matter what; and all not going to stop his series, and the newspaper never heard which truth, or how would we know the truth when those who died are just as gone from our life no matter we hear it? And how will knowing change our lives who was behind the tragedy. But because this is the from Walters or the accountant again. and everything we believe about our government? way it is — several versions and therefore different Later the Las Vegas Review-Journal offered Fred Just as stories about who killed JFK and why versions — no one can stand up and decree they have Cousins a deal that he could not refuse and he went to circulate every now and then when an anniversary THE definitive version. The reason for that may rest work at the company newspaper in Boulder City. rolls around, so it will be with the real story about largely on the fact that the tragedy was not investigated who was behind the collapse of the Twin Towers and (See Maramis, Page 14) September 13-19, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11

VEditors note:iew The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyoints reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Alt-Left’s Arpaio hate boils over in Las Vegas By Chuck Muth Well, that apparently got the OK, you are NOT going to be- attention of the Las Vegas Met- lieve this… ropolitan Police Department. And Actually, you will. But before Metro officials met with the secu- going any further, let me warn you rity folks at the Tropicana yesterday that, as the great American philos- afternoon and expressed deep con- opher Larry the Cable Guy put it, cern about the anti-Arpaio protest, I’m madder than Jesse Jackson at which they believe could number the airport being asked to pick up around 300-400 kooks (my descrip- the white courtesy phone. tion, not theirs). As such, strong — occasionally Between the hatred for Sher- even profane — language ahead. iff Joe, the fact that it’s Mexi- Ye be warned. can Independence Day, President It all started when we announced CHUCK MUTH Donald Trump’s DACA decision that we’d invited Sheriff Joe Arpaio costlier) to just hold the dinner in earlier this week, and a mega-fight innocent parties. of our speakers. They have been to come to the 2017 Conservative the Tropicana’s GORGEOUS Ha- featuring a Mexican boxer that So after getting that call at 5:30 friendly, generous, helpful, under- Leadership Conference at the vana Ballroom (see photo) so our night up the street at the T-Mobile pm last night, I decided that we standing… I mean, I couldn’t ask Tropicana Resort in Las Vegas attendees wouldn’t have to worry Arena, Metro was worried that a will NOT be holding the awards for anything more. next weekend, accept our “Courage about navigating a hostile picket “perfect storm” existed that could dinner featuring Sheriff Arpaio at So what kind of friend would I under Fire” award, and deliver the line of crazed, potentially violent potentially result in violence on the the Tropicana after all. be if I returned their generosity by awards dinner’s keynote address. alt-left thugs and goons. protest line. But let me make this PERFECT- putting them in a position that holds Upon learning of this, the alt-left Problem solved, right? Wrong. As such, Metro informed the LY CLEAR… out so much potential for a violent literally lost it’s sh*t. Alt-left Clark County Com- Trop’s security folks of some very This decision was NOT made incident that could hurt them fi- The Arpaio hate spewed forth missioner Chris Giunchigliani extreme safety and security mea- by the folks at the Tropicana. They nancially and hurt their reputation? on social media, led by the likes decided to throw some kerosene on sures they felt would be necessary. never even remotely suggested, let That simply wouldn’t be fair of Democrat Congressman Dina the protest embers by posting the When I heard what they planned, alone ask, that we cancel the dinner. to them. Titus, who belched out her opinion following on her Facebook page… my jaw dropped. You wouldn’t be- They simply wanted me to be In addition, I don’t want to put on Twitter that Arpaio should be in “Shamefully, On Mexican Inde- lieve it. But it wouldn’t be right for aware of Metro’s concerns and Metro officers in harm’s way un- jail, not Las Vegas. pendence Day Sept 16, Joe Arpaio me to disclose those measures so notify me that the hotel would have necessarily. Nor do I want to risk And others began doing the has been selected to get a Courage that the alt-left thugs know about to take additional security measures the Las Vegas Strip getting a black only thing these deranged people Under Fire Award from the Con- them. themselves…which would cost eye if these violent, deranged alt- seem to know how to do: Organize servative Leadership Conference! Suffice it to say our private them and/or us a sh*tload of money. left goons do what they’ve already a protest. A protest is being organized at dinner in a private venue with The Tropicana folks have been been doing around the country at So instead of holding the dinner 5:30, SE corner of Tropicana and people who want only to exercise absolute gems to work with. They other protests. off-premises at the golf club up LVBLVD.” their rights of free speech and free have bent over backwards to make No. Being forced to cancel our the street as originally planned, That would be in front of the assembly without the danger of our conference a big success even dinner at the Trop is not the fault of we decided it would be better, Tropicana Resort for those not violence got elevated to a Category though they don’t necessarily agree the hotel or Metro. simpler, easier and safer (though familiar with the Strip. 5 problem for an awful lot of with some of the opinions of some (See Muth, Page 13) Pardon me, Mr. President By Mace yampolsky an activist group seeking to thwart due process of law.” But for due is escalating his attack on the Part two of a two-part series Trump’s violations of legal norms, process and judicial review to courts into concrete actions,” says But, If I want to pardon him, I and a group of lawyers have sent a function, courts must be able to Ian Bassin, executive director of will and you can’t stop me. I’m the letter to Raymond N. Hulser and restrain government officials. (Even Protect Democracy. “His pardon President! John Dixon Keller of the Public In- The Donald!) Due process requires and celebration of Joe Arpaio Well, that may be right for tegrity Section, Criminal Division that, when a government official for ignoring a judicial order is a now, but was it really necessary to of the Justice Department, arguing is found by a court to be violating threat to our democracy and every pardon Arpaio before he was even that the pardon goes beyond con- individuals’ constitutional rights, citizen’s rights, and should not be sentenced? stitutional limits. In their letter, the court can issue effective relief allowed to stand.” After President Trump’s pardon they state the pardon power is not (such as an injunction) ordering the So It Is A Pro Active of ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio, who had absolute. official to cease this unconstitution- Pardon (NBD) been convicted of criminal con- They argue: While the Constitu- al conduct. And for an injunction to Those challenging the pardon tempt for violating a court order tion’s pardon power is broad, it is be effective, there must be a penalty understand there is no precedent designed to stop the violation of the not unlimited. Like all provisions for violation of the injunction— for this — but neither is there a constitutional rights of suspected of the original Constitution of principally, contempt of court. precedent for a pardon of this type. illegal immigrants, conventional 1787, it is limited by later-enacted Put simply, the argument is that “While many pardons are contro- wisdom — and certainly the Trump MaCe yaMPoLSKy amendments, starting with the the president cannot obviate the versial politically, we are unaware administration — would have us neys not to file replies to motions Bill of Rights. For example, were court’s powers to enforce its orders of any past example of a pardon to believe that Trump’s pardon pow- that were pending before his recent a president to announce that he when the constitutional rights of a public official for criminal con- ers are unlimited. However, never presidential pardon. planned to pardon all white defen- others are at stake. “The president tempt of court for violating a court before has someone stretched the However, Bolton stopped short dants convicted of a certain crime can’t use the pardon power to order to stop a systemic practice of pardon power so beyond its orig- of throwing out the conviction but not all black defendants, that immunize lawless officials from violating individuals’ constitutional inal intent. Trump has now drawn based solely on Arpaio’s request. would conflict with the Fourteenth consequences for violating people’s rights,” Fein says. He posits the scrutiny not simply from critics Instead she ordered Arpaio and the Amendment’s Equal Protection constitutional rights,” says one of example of criminal contempt in the of his racist rhetoric but from the U.S. Department of Justice, which Clause. the lawyers who authored the letter, context of desegregation. “In 1962, court itself. is prosecuting the case, to file briefs Similarly, issuance of a pardon Ron Fein, legal director of Free after the governor and lieutenant The Arizona Republic reports on why she should or shouldn’t that violates the Fifth Amendment’s Speech for People. governor of Mississippi disobeyed that U.S. District Court Judge Su- grant Arpaio’s request. I think these Due Process Clause is also suspect. Clearly, there is a larger con- a court order to allow James Mer- san Bolton canceled former Sheriff briefs will be fascinating — in other Under the Due Process Clause, no cern here that goes beyond Arpaio. edith to attend the University of Joe Arpaio’s upcoming sentencing words, this is no slam dunk. one in the United States (citizen “After repeatedly belittling and Mississippi, the U.S. Court of Ap- hearing for his criminal contempt- Not So Fast, Bucko or otherwise) may “be deprived of undermining judges verbally and peals for the Fifth Circuit ordered of-court conviction, telling attor- Meanwhile, Protect Democracy, life, liberty, or property, without on Twitter, now President Trump (See Mace, Page 12) I take action when swamp lawyers won’t Larry Klayman on problem of ‘Deep State’ Justice Dept. Obama loyalists By Larry Klayman tee? Warner spends his time with the Clintons and the rest of hordes instead a timid mouse who has put The nation is on the brink of a his buddy, Republican Chairman of lying politicized lawyers who his own political survival ahead of catastrophic nuclear attack, if not Richard Burr, trying to destroy still infest my alma mater, the U.S. the nation. holocaust, by a violent communist President Donald Trump with their Department of Justice. And that is why, to fill this void, regime in North Korea, run by bogus Russia investigation! Statistics show that over 97 Freedom Watch and I are ramping a lunatic and overstuffed child The moral to this lethal story, percent of the lawyers at Justice up to take down the Democratic dictator who has been enabled by which can cost you and your loved either voted for or donated money and Republican swamp creatures decades of neglect and inaction by ones your lives, is simple. Both to the Hillary Clinton and Obama in Washington, D.C. — all of them! Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and establishment political parties are presidential campaigns. Notwith- And it is why we continue to prose- Barack Hussein Obama. All of them corrupt to the core, and they are standing that Sessions is inert — he cute our cases against the Clintons, allowed this maniacal despot, who bent on destroying the one president refuses to investigate and prosecute Obama and other criminals. In this along with his father played them who gives them the middle finger Hillary Clinton over her email regard, we are pursuing Hillary for like the “Three Presidential Stoog- when it comes to their sleaze. Pres- scandal and bribery schemes and her traitorous actions at Benghazi, es,” to develop atomic weapons that ident Trump is not perfect, but he at Obama over his criminal use of which resulted in the death of Ty now can be launched on ICBMs to least knows what he is dealing with the intelligence agencies to leak Woods and Sean Smith, the sons destroy Los Angeles, other West and does what he thinks is right. classified and privileged informa- of our clients, Charles Woods and Coast cities and possibly your Larry KLayMan Since the problem is not Presi- tion to destroy Trump and other Patricia Smith. hometown! Ask yourself: Why is it that dent Trump — but the corrupt and adversaries — the lawyers in the And, we are suing former FBI What makes matters even worse we the American people have just greedy Democrats and Republicans Department are not loyal to him. Director James Comey, who has is that our so-called leaders — who learned about this nuclear threat who want to destroy him so they In fact, they work against him and obstructed justice by letting Hillary instead of paying attention to North and increasingly possible dooms- can successfully run their estab- our interests. off the hook and then buried an FBI Korea spent their time in the na- day? The answer is simple: This lishment candidate for president Sessions has become a chame- investigation triggered by our brave tion’s capital stuffing money into nightmare has been hidden from us in 2020 to get the “green light” leon to these Deep State Justice whistleblower client Dennis Mont- their slimy pockets from dishonest by corrupt politicians who wanted to again crank up their “money Department Obama and Clinton gomery over mass unconstitutional lobbyists — have covered up and to be re-elected, and not just our train” — it’s clear that The Donald loyalists, because he himself is surveillance of Supreme Court lied to us about the now-cancerous three former presidents. Where was needs Freedom Watch’s strong legal under criminal investigation for justices, 156 judges, Trump and threat from communist North Ko- that blowhard Sen. John McCain, a support and expertise. God knows, alleged collusion with Russia. his family and associates, and even rean and Islamic Iran, which now Republican and a hateful man who he does not have that legal support And, although he has unfairly me — notwithstanding hundreds of also has atomic capability — as never saw a war he did not like?! Or from our neutered attorney general, been labeled a racist, the attorney millions of Americans. these two terrorist states work to- his equivalent, Sen. Mark Warner, a Jeff Sessions, a man who has put general, I am sorry, to say goes into We are also prosecuting Black gether and are bent on destroying Democrat and equal political hack his head in the sand and is afraid a defensive crouch to try to deflect Lives Matter, Louis Farrakhan of “the Great Satan” — meaning our who sits as the ranking member of to take down much less take on the these false charges from the left. In the Nation of Islam, Al Sharpton beloved country! the Senate Intelligence Commit- holdover Deep State of Obama, short, Sessions is no legal lion, but (See Klayman, Page 12) Page 12 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 13-19, 2017 ON THE HOLMES FRONT Trump cracks down on alt-left violence By Frank Holmes half years of Tea Party persecution Lois Lerner and Holly Paz (HORN NEWS) —So far, the under Barack Hussein Obama. agreed to testify... but only if the administration of former President The 38 groups suing the gov- judge would keep their testimony Barack Obama has gotten away ernment say it’s about time. The secret. They claim the Tea Party scot-free with targeting Tea Party Democrats tried to deny them their members have made death threats groups, using the IRS to harass First Amendment rights. against them. conservatives, and denying patriots Obama knew these hometown So far, the IRS and the Justice their First Amendment rights. patriots would speak out about his Department want to help them But that could all change soon. blatant corruption. They weren’t keep the secret. Both agencies gave Experts say it looks like liberal interested in getting a D.C. job evasive answers about whether they lawbreakers could be getting set to and couldn’t be bought off like his would obey Judge Walton’s order. face some jail time after a federal Republican “opposition.” They’d This is how they do it in D.C. judge gave an order that could blow tell the truth about Obamacare, Fast They’re circling the wagons to the entire conspiracy wide open and Furious guns, mass amnesty protect the Deep State from ac- this week. When one pro-life group in Iowa for it all. That blew up in her face for illegal immigrants, gun control, countability — to a judge, to Pres- The judge looked the IRS’s law- said it planned to hold prayer meet- when e-mails showed the Obama trillions more in national debt, and ident Donald Trump, the American yers in the eye and demanded that ings, the IRS wrote back saying, administration was behind it the every other illegal action he took people, anyone. they name every official involved “Please detail the content of the whole way. during his eight years in office. They can break the law, perse- in the scandal to deny Tea Party members of your organization’s Then she stonewalled the Con- But he knew something else; the cute their opponents, hide the evi- groups their First Amendment prayers.” gressional investigation and retired Tea Party people were just average dence, and ride off into the sunset rights. He wanted all the details This is the same IRS that thinks with a nice, fat government pension working Americans — moms and with a government pension and that would let him punish the guilty George Soros’ goons have the — estimated at $102,600 a year. dads with families, struggling to benefits for life. parties. right to beat up Trump supporters She even got $129,000 in bonuses. find a job after he wrecked the It’s their country — you just get “Lay it on the line. Put it out and tear down statues as a form of All funded by you. economy. They had bills to pay... to pay the taxes for it. there,” Judge Reggie B. Walton “free speech.” But they don’t think But now a federal judge says and sometimes their children’s God bless Judge Walton for try- said. citizens have a right to pray to God that’s all over, and the IRS officials and grandchildren’s bills. They ing to see that justice is done. But The Horn News readers will in private meetings without getting could be in hot water. couldn’t afford to fight the IRS or he could use some help. remember the IRS Tea Party scan- the government’s approval? The hero is Reggie B. Walton, a pay a high-powered lawyer, the way Trump needs to fire the head dal. From the minute Obama took If Tea Party groups ever got IRS federal judge in Washington, D.C., George Soros’ radicals can. of the IRS, Joel Koskinen, who office in 2009, he used the tax permission to organize, the Obama who was appointed to the bench by So, they say the government has refused to cooperate with the agency to harass his opponents, es- administration flagged them to be President George W. Bush. persecuted them until the minute Congressional investigation into pecially conservatives from Middle audited in the future. One of the On August 17, he told the IRS Obama left office. And to this day, this scandal. Congress wanted to America. players, Holly Paz, wrote that she’d to name the names of every official the IRS is still trying to hide the impeach Koskinen, an Obama ap- When conservative groups ap- make sure to “refer these organiza- who was involved in this travesty names of people responsible. pointee who somehow still has his plied for tax-exempt status, the tions to the Review of operations of justice, explain exactly why they Judge Walton called them on the job for another three months. IRS demanded massive amounts for follow-up in a later year.” targeted conservatives, and what carpet for it. “Why hide the ball?” Then, Trump needs to form a of unnecessary paperwork about Lois Lerner, the far-Left wom- the IRS has done since then to he said. “If there’s nothing there, special committee to comb through every aspect of their operation — an Obama chose to lead the IRS, prevent this from ever happening there’s nothing there.” the entire federal government anything to slow them down. finally admitted some of the scan- again. He knows there’s plenty there — every employee, top-to-bot- The interference was illegal, dal in 2013. But she tried to lie He gave the IRS until October — including possibly jail time for tom, and find the liberal activists, unconstitutional, and absolutely that just a few rogue agents in the 16 to destroy search for all the the Obama officials who conspired the left-wing lawbreakers, the ludicrous. Cincinnati office were responsible records related to the five-and-a- against them for years. (See Homes, Page 13) Mace (Continued from Page 11) corrupt intent and so contrary to our accepted in return for a pardon, against embarrassment or exposure utter disregard for the rule of law the Department of Justice to bring constitutional system that Congress there is little doubt that the presi- is not legitimate. Rather, a crassly and his constitutional obligations criminal contempt charges, which it would use it as grounds to impeach, dent would be guilty of the crime self-interested exercise of presi- to enforce the Constitution and laws then did,” Fein recalls. “Eventually, and/or that the special counsel of bribery. If Trump were to pardon dential power to impede the due of the United States. while the criminal contempt case would see it as a ground to indict any of the figures in the current administration of justice is the very Civil rights groups slammed the was pending, the Mississippi offi- for violations of federal criminal Russia investigation, his action antithesis of the president’s most decision. Once again, the president cials relented and allowed Meredith statutes related to obstruction of would certainly impede or obstruct solemn oath — “to take care that has acted in support of illegal, failed (and others) to attend the university. justice,” Fein explains. (I don’t see the due administration of justice, as the laws be faithfully executed.” immigration enforcement practices But if the president had pardoned this happening.) the courts have broadly construed And this brings us back to that target people of color and have the Mississippi officials from the Leave Me Alone! that standard. What a maelstrom Judge Bolton. Bassin notes, “Judge been struck down by the courts,” the American Civil Liberties Union criminal contempt, it would have I’ve Been Pardoned this would cause.” Bolton may want to see how the wrote in a statement. “His pardon sent a clear message to other segre- Indeed, Congress can decide the I think it is more likely than not honorable lawyers of DOJ’s public of Arpaio is a presidential endorse- gationist officials that court orders president’s conduct is impeachable going to happen. integrity section respond personally ment of racism... I believe Trump even in the absence of a finding of But If I Say It IS Good For in open court — themselves as offi- could be ignored.” will do whatever he wants with im- The Country, How Could In other words, if the president criminal wrongdoing. cers of the bar who’ve taken an oath punity. Eventually we will end up in can pardon anyone who defies court Fein warns, “As for the validity That Be Wrong? to uphold the Constitution — to a constitutional showdown. As the orders to enforce constitutional pro- of these pardons, because Trump It would not be difficult to the blatant abuse of power by their old Chinese curse says. “May you tections, then those constitutional pardoning associates to shield imagine Mueller making the case boss.” He adds, “After all, these are live in interesting times.” We do. protections are rendered meaning- them and him from scrutiny by that the motive behind such in- people who’ve dedicated their lives For more information regarding less. It is a creative argument, but the special counsel would be such terference was “corrupt.” As the and careers to ensuring our public Nevada laws, or if you feel your then this president has created new a corrupt and untested act, his Founding Fathers made plain, the officials act with integrity and Joe rights have been violated, please and disturbing challenges to dem- associates would be wise not to purpose behind the pardon power is Arpaio and now the President of call Mace Yampolsky & Associates. ocratic norms. rely on such a pardon providing to extend mercy to those who have the United States have spit in the Call or text us at (702) 385-9777. Lurking in the background is them full protection as, in the end, offended and have demonstrated face of that.” Bolton’s hearing will We are available 24/7 for emergen- the potential for Trump to pardon it might not.” But, all other things remorse. Using the pardon power to venture into uncharted territory, a cies. If you need help, CALL NOW associates involved in the probe being equal, I certainly would like protect the president’s own interests voyage necessitated by Trump’s before it is too late. We can help! of possible collusion between the to have a presidential pardon as a Trump campaign and Russian of- bargaining chip ficials and the possible obstruction Other legal experts agree with Mitchell of justice that followed. The Arpaio this line of reasoning. Philip Allen pardon may well have been an Lacovara, a former U.S. deputy attempt to signal to those officials solicitor general in the Justice De- and ex-officials that they can resist partment, who served as counsel inquiries with the assurance that to Watergate special prosecutors, Trump will pardon them. (Recall argues in The Washington Post: Trump’s unprecedented remarks “As with any other presidential that Michael Flynn should hold out power, the power to pardon is for a grant of immunity.) constrained by the ordinary require- Using the pardon power to ob- ments of federal law applicable to struct an investigation into his own all public officials. For example, if possible wrongdoing would signal a representatives of a pardon-seeker constitutional crisis. “It is possible arrived in the Oval Office with a that such an act would be of such bundle of cash that the president Klayman (Continued from Page 11) of interest and his having illegally and other black racists for the leaked grand jury confidential in- murder of police in Dallas, Tex- formation to harm Trump. Just this as. And, we have just recently week we filed a complaint with the filed suit against the University of Office of Professional Responsi- California at Berkeley and antifa, bility and the Inspector General of that ultra-leftist fascist movement the Justice Department, seeking to (Continued from Page 10) owners and job creators. Since the In June, Trump’s Labor Depart- financed by the billionaire former have Muelerr removed as special be exempt from overtime pay. rule was issued last year, I have ment announced that it too wants Nazi collaborator, George Soros, counsel, and then prosecuted for “I applaud Judge Mazzant’s been strongly concerned about its salary level to count in deciding for their violent attack on a young his crimes. decision to permanently invalidate impact because it would funda- who is eligible for overtime pay, woman who just wanted to hear a The Freedom Watch beat goes this Obama-era overtime rule that mentally change how employers but it did not endorse the Obama Breitbart columnist speak. on to cleanse the cesspool of Wash- would have imposed millions of compensate their workers, reducing administration’s salary level. The I am also representing Cliven ington, D.C., of these bipartisan po- dollars of unfunded liabilities on Nevadans’ work hours and benefits. Labor secretary should heed Maz- Bundy in my private capacity. His litical vermin before their unhealthy the States and resulted in a loss I’m pleased to see that a federal zant’s reasoning and the clear criminal trial will soon commence toxic contagious filth destroys our of private sector jobs as well as judge acknowledged the regula- language of the law as it is cur- in Nevada on Oct. 10, 2017. That body politic once and for all. onerous financial and regulatory tion’s harmful consequences and rently written. If any changes are valiant rancher, along with peaceful Go to www.freedomwatchusa. burdens on small businesses in ruled it invalid today.” contemplated, they must be voted but armed protesters exercising org to see more and also sign up to Nevada and around the country,” Heller also commended Laxalt on by Congress. their First and Second Amendment listen to my weekly radio broadcast, said Laxalt in a press release. “My for leading the fight against the This effort on behalf of Neva- rights, successfully stood down “Special Prosecutor with Larry office is proud to have led the overtime rule change. da’s state and local government Obama government goons who Klayman,” on Radio America, to charge towards a final ruling that In addition to Nevada, the other employers, as well as countless violently attacked his family, killed keep abreast of our hard-hitting brings clarity, certainty and closure states challenging the overtime businesses was well worth the time, his cattle and tried to take their land actions to save the republic and the to the business community and rules were Alabama, Arizona, effort and expense to save jobs and away from them. Trump presidency. We have well government alike.” Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, businesses. I am your Special Prosecutor, over 35 dynamite cases, and that is Additionally, Nevada’s senior Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, * * * * * not the corrupt charlatan Robert why we need you at our side. Sen. Dean Heller, who has been Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Thomas Mitchell is a former Mueller, who is bent on destroying Larry Klayman is a former Jus- challenging the overtime rule Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, newspaper editor who now writes President Trump on behalf of his tice Department prosecutor and since it was proposed, put out a Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, conservative/libertarian columns good friend James Comey and his the founder of Judicial Watch and press release stating, “The former Utah and Wisconsin. Missouri, Col- for weekly papers in Nevada. fellow swamp creatures. He is an- Freedom Watch. His latest book is Obama Administration’s expansion orado, Montana and Wyoming filed You may email Mitchell at thom- other one Freedom Watch and I are “Whores: Why and How I Came to of the federal overtime rule would friend of the court briefs backing [email protected]. He blogs at taking on, for his unethical conflicts Fight the Establishment.” have devastated Nevada’s business the challenge. http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. September 13-19, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13 President Trump threads the needle on DACA By D. J. Louderback very clear vision of changes to our However, he needs some support The Hill opinion contributor immigration laws that would both of congressional Democrats to get President Trump faced quite secure the border and ensure that any of these measures over the the challenge this week when he immigration served the best inter- finish line. found himself caught between a ests of the American people. Those Conversely, the Democrats, who campaign promise and a slight proposals include: have campaigned heavily on DACA change of heart after the election. —A move away from the cur- — and even used the issue as a The issue in question was the rent legal immigration system to core theme of their last convention Deferred Action for Childhood a merit-based system of selecting — need Trump to help them find a Arrivals (DACA) program, which immigrants, accompanied by a path that allows DACA recipients is an unconstitutional action taken return to more traditional levels of to remain in the country, work here by former President Obama that immigration. and puts them on the pathway to would allow some 800,000 illegal —The construction of a border permanent residence. aliens — who arrived in the U.S. wall — one of candidate Trump’s As a law enforcement profes- before they were 16 — to be giv- core themes — to help fight future sional, what bothers me the most en work permits and temporary illegal immigration. is we are allowing DACA recipi- amnesty. This allowed them to —Increased interior immigra- ents to benefit from their parents temporarily remain in the country tion enforcement, including push- knowingly breaking the law. This and be deferred from removal by ing the Senate to take action on is fundamentally wrong. It also immigration enforcement. the situation “with heart,” and even more time, to prepare them- Kate’s Law and the No Sanctuary means DACA cannot be a path to Trump had campaigned hard assured them that he would do the selves for the end of DACA and for Criminals Act, two bills that citizenship. against DACA, noting that it was best he could — within the bound- their eventual return to their home passed the House of Representa- If they really want DACA, not only illegal but bad public pol- aries of the law — to handle their countries. For employers with tives with bi-partisan support. House Minority Leader Nancy Pe- icy. In fact, just months after DACA situation. Finding himself pulled DACA employees, it allows them The adoption of mandatory, losi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority came into being, the U.S. experi- in two opposite directions, Trump to prepare for an easy transition universal E-Verify. This web-based Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) enced a huge influx (to the tune was somehow able to find a way to from the DACA employee to a legal system allows employers to verify will show up at 1600 Pennsylvania of tens of thousands) of Central thread the needle. U.S. worker. that a prospective candidate can Avenue intent on working with American unaccompanied minors Recently, the Trump administra- Perhaps most importantly, legally work in the U.S., something President Trump and his party for and families illegally entering the tion announced that in six months, it Trump, knowing that only Con- that takes just a few minutes to do changes to our immigration law. country, hoping that they too might would begin to wind down DACA, gress has the constitutional au- and is free. Their actions over the next few benefit from this new amnesty pro- meaning that the administration thority to make new laws, urged Trump wants to see passage of months will reveal the truth. gram for minors. would no longer accept new DACA congressional Democrats to come these various enforcement mea- * * * * * After meeting some of these applications and that in most cases, to the bargaining table and make sures that together, would help Sheriff A. J. Louderback is a DACA recipients after the election, DACA recipients would have up an honest attempt here to cut a deal. secure the nation from illegal four-term Texas sheriff, serving Trump noted that he would handle to two years, and in some cases For his part, Trump has laid out a drugs, immigration and terrorism. citizens in Jackson County. New York’s lawsuit to protect Dreamers is doomed to fail By Jonathan Turley much of this complaint. block deportations. The challeng- The Hill opinion contributor From the start, any challenge ers raised issues of privacy and The long-anticipated lawsuit faced the obvious difficulty in procedure that, even if successful, to block the termination of the arguing that Trump is barred from would not likely alter the outcome Deferred Action for Childhood using the same authority to rescind if Congress decides that it will Arrivals (DACA) program was DACA that President Obama used not extend the protections. The filed in New York with the equal- to create it. The challengers, there- complaint objects to the use of ly-anticipated frenzy of media fore, needed to show the federal information supplied by those who coverage and political posturing. court that they had serious legal registered under DACA. However, State attorneys general from 14 objections rather than policy dis- even if ripe for review, a judicial states and the District of Columbia agreements with the current ad- order protecting the information assured those protected by DACA ministration. Federal courts follow would not prevent any deportation. that they were moving to protect the “political question doctrine,” The complaint also challenges them against what New York Mayor which bars the ruling on political the decision under the Adminis- Bill de Blasio called a “profoundly as opposed to legal disputes. trative Procedure Act (APA) for racist” President Trump. New York Despite this threshold concern, failing to follow the process for Attorney General Eric Schneider- the challengers spent page after notice and comments. However, man denounced the DACA decision page disparaging Trump for ev- Obama himself called DACA a as the “culmination” of Trump’s erything from his comments about As Massachusetts Attorney Gen- “flatly does not permit” deferred “temporary stopgap” and his Justice “oft-stated commitments — wheth- violent illegal immigrants to his eral Maura Healey explained, you action. A significant number of Department warned that it “could er personally held, stated to appease failure to condemn a past case of a need a “valid, a law justification” members of Congress blocked be terminated at any time at [the some portion of his constituency, Mexican abused by his supporters and “animus cannot provide such DACA in Congress, long before Homeland Security Department’s] or some combination thereof — to to his pardoning of former Sheriff a justification.” Trump ever uttered a word of a wall discretion.” Moreover, the APA punish and disparage people with Joseph Arpaio. If a judge was con- The problem is that there is or “bad hombres.” That may not be analysis will collide with the state- Mexican roots.” cerned that this was a political dis- such a valid justification entirely a justification that Healey likes, but ment of former Homeland Secu- The lawsuit itself, however, pute before the filing, that concern separate from any alleged racial it is a valid and legal one. rity Secretary Janet Napolitano that is long on rhetoric and short on would likely become a conviction animus. For more than eight years, The other counts offer legal “this memorandum confers no sub- law. Indeed, the lawsuit appears halfway through the complaint. various experts (including myself) but likely ineffectual grounds to (See Turley, Page 14) appeared designed to more to When the challengers do get raised serious constitutional con- “appease” supporters than con- to plausible legal claims, concern cerns over the unilateral actions Homes vince judges. There is a disturbing turns to confusion. I often tell my taken by Obama in immigration (Continued from Page 12) their free speech rights. disconnect between the public de- students that complaints are the ul- and other fields. That basis was union-protected incompetents who There’s one phrase they need to scriptions and the actual claims in timate example of the importance of the justification given by Attorney are using the government for their hear, Mr. President: “You’re fired.” this complaint, leaving many with a “first impressions.” For that reason, General Jeff Sessions and raised own purposes and fire every single You know how to say that better false impression, and perhaps false you start with your strongest and in prior litigation. Some 25 states one of them. than anybody. hope. Even if successful, half of the most unassailable claim. If so, this previously challenged the close- We, the American people, elect- Frank Holmes is a reporter for claims would not materially alter first impression is decidedly bad. ly-related program of Deferred ed Trump and Vice President Mike The Horn News. He is a veteran the outcome for Dreamers. Where The challengers lead with a polit- Action for Parents of Americans Pence. No one elected Lois Lerner, journalist and an outspoken con- Schneiderman described Trump’s ically popular but legally dubious and Lawful Permanent Residents Joel Koskinen, or the nameless, servative that talks about the news decision as “gratuitous,” the same claim under the Equal Protection (DAPA). It was found to violate faceless — probably soulless — that was in his weekly article, “On description could be leveled against Clause of the U.S. Constitution. federal immigration law, which bureaucrats who denied Americans The Holmes Front.” Muth (Continued from Page 12) successfully registered some in- circumstances we should allow The fault lies solely with the filtrators who we didn’t catch. As you to stay. But since you’re in the a**holes who hate free speech in such, additional security measures wrong on this, maybe you should America and are willing to destroy for the main conference are being ASK for consideration instead of property and physically assault put in place as we speak. demanding it as if you are somehow people they disagree with - and Before someone in Nevada’s entitled to something. the elected Democrats who harbor, “fake news” community (hello, You’re not “entitled” to anything enable, excuse and egg on these Jon Ralston!) falsely reports on it, from a legal standpoint. You’re para-military thugs. Nevada Attorney General Adam not a citizen of our country. And, To be honest, as I sit here this Laxalt will not be speaking at CLC by the way, you’re not entitled to morning, I don’t know what we’re ’17 as scheduled. But the reason has BECOME a citizen. going to do. absolutely nothing whatsoever to Show a little humility. A little I hate to let these bastards win. do with the Sheriff Joe brouhaha. gratitude. A little contrition. A little But with just one week to go, As you probably know, Vice understanding for exactly how big I don’t know if we can even find President Mike Pence had to cancel a problem you have caused our a new venue to hold the awards his appearance at Laxalt’s annual county, even if done unintentionally dinner under the circumstances. “Basque Fry” event up in Gard- through no fault of your own. Alternative off-Strip venues that nerville two weeks ago because of 1.) The children of illegal aliens There is absolutely no reason why Get out of our face. Stop falsely might be safe and secure probably Hurricane Harvey. are in our country illegally and any of these potentially affected accusing us of “racism” and hating already have their facility booked And to make up for it, the Veep facing possible deportation because families should be split up. Hispanics. And stop demanding with other events. will be in Southern California of the actions of their parents. Not Look, I understand fully why citizenship even though you and/ But I’m committed to finding a next week and has offered to do Donald Trump. Not Congress. Not people who have entered our coun- or your parents butted in line and way…even if it means renting some a fundraiser for Adam with some Republicans. Not conservatives. try illegally and brought their minor broke the law to get here. tents and holding a BBQ in my own major major-donors on the same Not me. Their PARENTS. children with them want to stay. As Michael Corleone so fa- backyard! day he was scheduled to speak at 2.) The ONLY reason President But there is no “right” to come to mously put it to Carlo Rizzi in The So don’t give up yet. Where our conference. Trump was put in the position of our country illegally and stay. And Godfather, “I want you to stay, you there’s a will, there’s a way. And I’ll Adam called me about this having to rescind the DACA policy to the extent their children suffer, understand? Only don’t tell me that let you know as soon as we find it. unexpected offer a few days ago, is because Barack Obama issued it again, it’s because of a decision you’re innocent. Because it insults In the meantime, what a sad in- well before this Sheriff Joe thing via an unconstitutional Executive they made, not anyone else. my intelligence and it makes me dictment of the absolutely shameful blew up. And the conversation went Order rather than dealing with Con- Accept a little responsibility very angry.” state of the liberal left in this coun- pretty much something like this… gress and passing actual legislation. here, OK? You’re in the wrong whether it’s try. How embarrassing. Adam: “Chuck, I already com- To the extent that President 4.) While the plight of children your fault or your parents’ fault. In addition to the problem with mitted to your conference and if this Trump is “taking away” something, brought to the United States il- Start acting like it. Throw yourself our Sheriff Joe dinner, we’ve also poses any problem for you I will it’s only something these folks nev- legally by their parents certainly on the mercy of the court of public caught two individuals we suspect decline the vice president’s offer.” er should have had in the first place. generates an understandable level opinion. Then maybe, just maybe, are associated with one of George Me: “Are you nuts?” Blame Obama, not Trump. of sympathy, all these belligerent you’ll get a sympathetic jury. Soros’ many alt-left organizations We’ll do another event with the 3.) Stop all this crud about protests and angry public state- * * * * * in Washington trying to register for Attorney General some other time. DACA’s revocation “splitting up ments DEMANDING that they be Chuck Muth is president of the conference itself, surely with * * * * * families.” allowed to stay as if nothing wrong Citizen Outreach, a non-profit the intent of disrupting it somehow. Some brutally honest truths If anyone who entered this has been done is, frankly, insulting public policy grassroots advocacy We’ve notified these individuals about the DACA fiasco country illegally is deported, there Sorry, DACA kids, but you organization and publisher of Ne- that they are not welcome and have Let’s make some things per- is absolutely no reason why they shouldn’t be here. That may not be vadaNewsandViews.com. He may refunded their registration fee. But fectly clear here about this DACA can’t take their entire family back your fault, but it is the reality. be reached by email at cmuth@ that doesn’t mean they haven’t business… to their home country with them. Secondly, maybe under certain lasvegastribune.com. Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 13-19, 2017 Trump’s hostile takeover of the GOP is almost complete By Alexander Gallo place of ObamaCare most certainly House Freedom Caucus Chair Mark The Hill opinion contributor solidified this opinion in Trump’s Meadows (R-N.C.) to come up with President Trump has declared mind. Trump probably views both replacements for House Speaker war on everyone in Washington, Ryan and McConnell as roadblocks Paul Ryan. D.C. So, why not include congres- at this point. How does this all end? Obvious- sional Republican leadership? So, where does this leave things? ly, no one knows. We are probably In a surprise move to both Re- Trump helped out the Demo- only in Act II of a multi-act tragedy. publican congressional leaders and crats. Before the deal, their only Ohio Governor John Kasich (R) is Trump’s own Treasury secretary, option to get their agenda items waiting in the wings to try to wres- Steven Mnuchin, Trump agreed to achieved in this moment would tle the GOP back from Trump, and a deal proffered by House Minority have involved filibustering Harvey Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and aid (which they would have never and Deval Patrick are attempting Senate Minority Leader Charles done). So, Trump saved House and to set in motion an elite, hard-left Schumer (D-N.Y.) to fund Hurri- Senate Democrat leadership from Obama revival of the Democratic cane Harvey relief as well as raise pitting “Always Trumpers” against simple. They will see Trump cutting themselves. We are already seeing Party. the debt ceiling limit and fund the “Never Trumpers” and traditional deals and getting stuff done — as tweets suggesting this deal is justi- So, what we are left with is government for three months — congressional conservatives. We he promised on the campaign trail. fication for maintaining Pelosi as Trump GOP Inc., disenfranchised clearing the must-pass legislation are seeing everything from Trump In Washington, it’s always (and un- minority leader. conservatives and Democrats in for September. supporters like Lou Dobbs saying fortunately) more complicated. The Trump appears to be attempting disarray. Some say that Trump wanted that Trump’s deal renders “RINO, Democrats are a required source to woo Pelosi and Schumer for fu- That’s what you’ve got, Amer- to clear the decks for tax reform. Do-Nothing Paul Ryan” obsolete of votes because the congressional ture “wins” and, at the same time, ica. Others describe Trump as being in to congressional conservatives Republicans are not unified. And is moving forward with his hostile Sounds like it’s time for a new a Celebrity Apprentice-style deal- internally repeating the charge that Trump will need more votes from takeover of the GOP by re-branding political party. making mode. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) leveled Democrats moving forward — the Republican Party in his image Alex Gallo served as a profes- These tactical assessments do against Trump during the 2016 particularly when he moves on to — in terms of agenda, style, and sional staff member on the House not fully capture what is going on campaign: “If you want someone infrastructure. now political approach. The next Armed Services Committee. He is a here and how Trump’s deal with who will make deals with Demo- Trump sees traditional, conser- step in this “business venture” West Point graduate, a combat vet- Democrats fits into a broader strat- crats, Trump is your guy.” vative Republicans in Congress as would be re-org. In short, leaders eran, and a graduate of the Harvard egy, a strategy to kill the GOP as So, why else, beyond clearing weak and ineffective. He probably will be fired. Kennedy School. His work has been we know it. the decks, would Trump cut this began believing this during his In fact, we are already hearing published by The Washington Post, But it’s not like the GOP needs deal? How does this deal fit into hostile takeover of the GOP during reports that Stephen Bannon — National Review The Huffington the help. the broader political dynamics in the 2016 election. whom Trump reportedly continues Post, The Hill and Foreign Affairs. There is a civil war unfolding Washington and the country? The failure of conservative GOP to speak with (when General Kelly You can find him on on Twitter @ within the Republican Party that is Out in the country, it’s fairly leadership to deliver a repeal and re- isn’t looking) — is working with AlexGalloUSA. Marrying infrastructure and tax reform will jump start the economy By Albert R. Wynn from its foreign subsidiaries. But cash reserves are sitting overseas. The Hill opinion contributor these companies pay the tax only Those overseas earnings are not In Washington, all eyes are when they bring the money back to generating economic growth or tax turning to tax reform as the next the United States (called “repatria- revenue back home. They are just big initiative. The administration tion”). As long as it stays overseas, sitting in foreign countries. and congressional Republicans it is not taxed. The United States has a great have been hammering a theme of Experts estimate that more than opportunity to bring that money “pro-growth” tax reform that fails $2 trillion is being held overseas be- home and put it to use creating good to engage Democrats in Congress. cause as soon as it’s brought home jobs here. By using a portion of it Democratic leaders have sig- it will be taxed at 35 percent. There to invest in infrastructure projects, naled that they are willing to work is a growing consensus that if that the country can make the money together on the issue, with a caveat, much money came home and were go even further. Those projects will that there has to be something in it Energy Transfer Equities all in- ington believe infrastructure in- taxed at a much lower rate, it could employ thousands of Americans. for middle-class Americans. The vested millions of dollars in 2015 vestment to be a good idea, some give the economy a real boost. And better infrastructure improves key for getting big deals like this in capital investment projects, and were reluctant to embrace the plan Then the government could do the flow of goods and services, done is to find common ground, are expected to continue that trend because they were worried about even more good by dedicating some which reduces economic inefficien- and one area of broad agreement for years to come. the cost. of the tax revenue to infrastructure cy, which leads to more long-term already stands out. As Rep. John In 2015 alone, telecommunica- However, there is a growing investment. growth. Delaney (D-Md.) recently — and tions companies Utility and energy consensus to leverage corporate The idea has found a lot of Marrying tax reform and in- rightly — argued, it is combining distribution companies spent more profits that are stashed overseas supporters. All the way back in frastructure investment is a smart tax reform with infrastructure in- than $27 billion maintaining and to avoid the country’s high corpo- November, Senate Minority Leader way to invest in the American vestment. improving the way fuel is trans- rate tax rate to invest in America. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) backed it. economy. The political parties and Both parties agree that invest- mitted across the country, creating Leaders from both parties, as well A bipartisan group of U.S. House business leaders agree, so what are ments in infrastructure create thousands of jobs in the process. as heads of major U.S. businesses, members has already introduced we waiting for? jobs and improve the economy. Our leaders in Washington can are backing the idea. two proposals based on the idea. * * * * * President Obama made infrastruc- take a page from the corporate play- It could work like this. Apple CEO Tim Cook has been Albert R. Wynn is a former ture investment a central part of book here to move our economy Most developed nations do not outspoken in his support of the Democratic representative of Mary- his economic plan, and President forward. “Do we fund infrastruc- tax companies on their overseas proposal. The government should land’s 4th Congressional District, Trump campaigned to do the same. ture?” has not been the question. profits. The U.S. does. So a big “use that money for a significant serving from 1992-2008. Wynn Private companies from a wide It has only been: “How do we company like Apple or Google or infrastructure spend in the U.S., is currently senior director at variety of sectors — from technolo- fund it?” Ford has to pay the full 35 percent because it creates jobs,” he said. Greenberg Traurig and serves as gy and telecommunications to ship- Tax reform gives us the answer. corporate tax rate on money made Most of Apple’s $257 billion in an advisor to the GAIN coalition. ping and aviation, as well as energy The president campaigned on — have already been investing in improving America’s infrastruc- infrastructure projects throughout ture and investing $1 trillion in Turley (Continued from Page 13) Fifth Circuit ruled that the Obama insisted that “we think there are the country that are creating jobs combined private and public invest- no substantive right, immigration administration violated APA among enough references to his comments, and instilling major improvements ment. He proposed offering $137 status or pathway to citizenship” other flaws in the program. So, in both before he was president and in local communities. billion in tax credits to encourage because “only the Congress, acting arguing that the decision rescinding while he was president, that illus- Corporations like AT&T, Exx- companies to support infrastructure through its legislative authority, can DAPA must satisfy the APA, the trate a bias against Mexicans.” The onMobil, Walmart, Apple and projects. While many in Wash- confer these rights.” Finally, the key challengers would also be saying courts will have to decide if they are noun in the APA is “procedure.” that DAPA itself is invalid for fail- also willing to create a new form of Viasmensky Even if successful (and there are ing to do so. the “temporary restraining order” (Continued from Page 11) then say something positive for the grounds to contest the applicability The same is true for the chal- sought in these challenges. The When a person is able to buy people in need, and if they are not of the law), it would merely delay lenge under the Regulatory Flex- “Trump restraining order” would a brand new truck costing over going to leave, why worry about but not prevent deportations. ibility Act, which (if true) would certainly be liberating for critics $35,000 definitely they are not liv- deportation? Assuming these barriers can be be equally damaging for DACA but would leave little of the law in ing in the shadows and there is no * * * * * overcome, a victory under the APA itself. It is the legal equivalent of its wake. sign of oppression. Perly Viasmensky is the General could prove something of pyrrhic the Vietnam strategy of destroying * * * * * The Spanish-speaking networks Manager of the Las Vegas Tribune. victory. The problem is that Obama a village to save it. Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro have a motto they repeat every so She writes a weekly column in did not believe that DACA had to In the end, the challengers are Professor of Public Interest Law often: “We are not going to be quiet this newspaper. To contact Perly satisfy the APA and did not offer a hoping to literally trump the legal at George Washington University. and we are not going to leave.” Viasmensky, email her at pviasmen- notice and comment period. Indeed, analysis with the president himself. You can follow him on Twitter @ If they are not going to be quiet, sky@lasvegas tribune.com. in the related DAPA decision, the D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine JonathanTurley. Maramis (Continued from Page 11) since we start out with at least two the shock and astonishment and kind of accept the fact that maybe keeping of the truth away from the as a crime in the sense of needing versions of the truth: the one that every other emotion that might be something SHE did was the reason light of day and/or for the good of to preserve the crime scene and, points to the guilty party and then part of learning such a thing, learn- she didn’t win the election. Every the country. Although the older we therefore, preserve any evidence has the prosecutor do his or her best ing it as the undisputable truth, what single one of us knows that we all are, and the more presidents we of the crime that could be used to to show why that party is actually might happen to the administration make mistakes and that things don’t have lived through, the more we determine who was involved or and beyond a shadow of a doubt that breaks that news, and to the always turn out the way we expect- have likely found out that lying is who was not involved. guilty as charged; and the one who administration that was responsi- ed them to turn out, so maybe her very much a part of politics. Yet One could literally spend hour declares his innocence and tries ble, and to all those who knew but popularity rating would rise if she somehow I’m thinking that this upon hour listening to those who to prove that innocence beyond a hid the news from the country for could ever be so humble. particular issue — who is REALLY “know the truth” and have made reasonable doubt. But the truth be- whatever reason, and to the country But then, when in politics, behind the 9/11 tragedy — is the a video to share with the world hind the who and why of the Twin itself, when such news becomes a lies fade into fact-shaping, and biggest of them all; and if the truth on that subject; but if so inclined Towers tragedy is not that “easy” a part of our nation’s history. fact-shaping is apparently neces- is more than any of us can handle, to watch them all, one might just thing to determine — even sixteen Sometimes — as we’ve all sary to keep an inconvenient or then I’m betting (well, figratively decide to believe a version of the years after the fact. learned over the years — a “neces- devastating lie from seeing the speaking anyway) it’ll be a while truth one likes best and never really It isn’t likely that new evidence sary lie” becomes a necessary piece know if it is the truth. will surface to swing the unvar- of fact-shaping to ward off a bigger light, and all those involved in that yet before the country as a whole That’s the sad story behind any nished truth over to the side where disaster than the lie it is hiding. Of lie must have some kind of a pact gets to know the unvarnished truth. truth that is disputed: how do we it really belongs, but who knows? course, Hillary is very well versed that they believe is good for the * * * * * know who is lying, who is filling Can we even imagine that our gov- in fact-shaping for her own good, as country and allows them to sleep at Maramis Choufani is the Man- in the blanks with supposed truth, ernment — no matter who might we’ve all seen, whether we like her night and helps them to believe they aging Editor of the Las Vegas who is mixing in creativity with the have been involved in this, if indeed or not and whether we wanted her are being loyal to a concept and/or a Tribune. She writes a weekly col- facts, and who really does know the anyone in our government was — to win the election or not. How nice “higher good” of some sort. umn in this newspaper. To contact truth? I suppose we can say that would someday come out and admit it would be for her to just once kind Of course, that is only for those Maramis, email her at maramis@ is why we have our court system, that it was an inside job? Besides of admit what she did wrong and who share in a lie, or share in the lasvegastribune.com. September 13-19, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 EntErtainmEnt Opening of ‘Fear the Walking Dead Survival’ at the Fremont Street Experience By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Red Carpet interview photos by Sandy Zimmerman Mr. Patrick Hughes, President of the Fremont Street Experience, felt, “We appreciate everyone here tonight. This is so exciting for us and the culmination of 17 months of incredible work in creating the newest attraction for the city since “SlotZilla” — “Fear the Walking Dead Survival.” This is another reason to come down to experience. The zombies are here!” (Zombies joined the party) (Please Note: SlotZilla at Fre- mont Street Experience is a 12-sto- ry, slot machine-inspired zip line attraction.) SZ: “Everyone at the Fear the Walking Dead Survival event was in a great mood, thinking of Zom- bies and suddenly two joined us! This was a party, not the television program so we were all safe. I won- der, if the zombies dressed up and had a better attitude, perhaps they wouldn’t have to fight so much!” One of the developers involved with creating this project explained, “AMC teamed with TRIOTECH Producer/Star Jennifer Romas, zombie and singer Gabriella Versace (both in “SEXXY” at the Westgate). in Montreal, Canada to produce an authentic 18 minute Fear the Walking Dead Survival experience. You live inside the world of Fear the Walking Dead. Visitors walk into the school and are scanned for the virus, then sanitized. We create all the teaming, simulators, tech- nologically-advanced interactive media-based attractions.” Celebrity Magician, America’s Got Talent finalist Murray Saw- Chuck (Planet Hollywood) said, “I love horror movies, Halloween and love them all! I can’t watch because I travel so much on tour but have seen a couple of clips of Fear the Walking Dead. It’s phenomenal! This television program has taken over and everyone loves the show. I can’t wait to see this attraction. I hear it’s phenomenal.” SZ: “I filmed my interview with two of the zombies but they didn’t One of the developers involved with creating this project explained, Mr. Patrick Hughes, President of the Fremont Street Experience speak, just grunted.” “AMC teamed with TRIOTECH in Montreal, Canada to produce an WALKING DEAD SURVIVAL Feature Series Columnist Sandy Jennifer Romas (Star of authentic 18 minute Fear the Walking Dead Survival experience. attraction holding hands and hope- Zimmerman is Talk Show Host of SEXXY-Westgate) and sing- What a wonderful, sensual show. horror movies, “I saw the Shining fully, we can get some nice strong the Las Vegas Today Show televi- er Gabriella Versace (Sing- I think you should win both cate- when I was a kid and couldn’t take stranger in front of us to leech on sion programs and Discover the er-SEXXY-Westgate) were happy gories! Gabriella, I enjoyed your a bath for years. It’s ok, now I take to him to keep us alive and well. Ultimate Vacation television travel as Jennifer announced, “”SEXXY” golden voice many times but you’ve a bath during the SEXXY show The Fear the Walking Dead specials both taped “on location in is nominated for “Best of Las Ve- added something new. Usually, you every night! Survivor attraction is located in Las Vegas and around the world.” gas” female revue and I am up for are the only female who is dressed Gabriella mentioned she was the Fremont Street Experience, Entertainment/Restaurant/Travel “Best Local Female Entertainer.” but suddenly I was surprised when afraid of clowns but is over it now. downtown Las Vegas. Reviewer. For information, email: SZ: “I recently reviewed your off went your blouse!” Jennifer, “Tonight, Gabriella and * * * * * [email protected] or new show with new acts and sets. Jennifer discussed her fear of I will walk through this FEAR THE Talk Show Host/Syndicated call: 702-515-0846.

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Culinary Dropout, Fox Restau- rant Concepts’ little “rebel child,” breaks all the rules with its uni- form-free staff and relaxed, soulful ambiance. James Beard Founda- tion semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurateur, Sam Fox, brings Las Vegas a hip and funky hangout to sip creative libations, savor tasty Located in the Paradise Tow- pub grub and take in live music er, Fuel Café offers assorted Il- every weekend. Two-thirds of the ly-branded Italian coffees and menu is dedicated to beer, wine and espresso drinks, blended smoothies, innovative cocktails like the Af- fresh-baked pastries and ready- ter-School Special, a combination made sandwiches. of tea-infused tequila and Modelo Especial. Reserve today, and take in the eclectic vibe featuring a brand new mural by Phoenix artist, Sol- dier Leisure, a patio complete with pool views and cornhole games, and always free live music. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday thru Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday; Brunch served 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Happy Hour: available 3 to 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday (no Hap- py Hour on concert dates) Antipasti ($7); Grilled Cheese Sliders ($6); Today’s Chopped Sal- ad ($6); Korean Shrimp & Chicken on a Stick ($7); Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue ($7); Meatloaf Sandwich ($6); Smoked Salmon Guests can enjoy a cold one at Bruschetta ($6); and Pork Belly Nevada’s first Goose Island Pub. Nachos ($9). Goose Island Beer Company is an Sweet Emotion by Dunkin’ Do- innovator and leader in the craft nuts is America’s favorite all-day, of brewing, and the resort offers everyday stop for coffee and baked eight of its signature beers on tap, goods. The iconic eatery offers bottles of Bourbon County and a donuts, bagels, muffins, regular, wide selection of wines, liquor, and decaf and flavored coffees, lattes, pub-style food. September 13-19, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 Legendary Jimmy Wilkins to perform

sists of blind tastings of four differ- ent distilled beverages, held from 2 to 5 p.m. The cost per tasting is $5 in ad- dition to all admission prices. Guests will put their senses to the test during the 10-minute presentation, determining whether they can correctly identify whiskey, By Jerry Fink sion comedy work, Tom is a ball Jacob Young and singer Vanessa gin, rum and moonshine during a Las Vegas Tribune of chaos and charisma on stage. LeGrand will performing together blind tasting. The Jimmy Wilkins New Life Showtime premiered his first stand- at The South Point Showroom on Museum educators will guide Jazz Orchestra will perform from 1 up comedy special on New Year’s Wednesday, Sept. 20. the tasting, sharing information p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at Eve, and he frequently hosts the Showtime is 6 p.m. about the history of Prohibition, the German American Club, 1110 popular “Laughing with the Stars” Emmy-winning actor and singer how the spirits are made, what E. Lake Mead Blvd. weekly comedy show at The Laugh Jacob Young is known world-wide flavor profiles are associated with Make your reservations now to Factory in West Hollywood featur- as Rick Forrester on “The Bold and each, and how to use the nose and spring 2018. With trained middle- join fans of this 18-piece big band. ing supporting acts ranging from The Beautiful,” and iconic roles on the palate to get the most enjoyment and high-school students serving as For reservations, call Marsha rising young comics to all-time “All My Children,” and “General out of each spirit. interpreters, the tours offer hands- Ross at 702-453-8451. favorites. His shows are famous for Hospital.” “These events aim to enhance on activities and fun facts, with Admission is $15 at the door; their loose atmosphere with Tom Following his successful Las the experience of touring The Mob pacing and a duration specifically $12 for members. breaking down the walls between Vegas debut in March, Young will Museum,” says Ashley Miller, designed to appeal to children and * * * * * his fellow comics and the audience. be sharing the stage with singer senior director of marketing and their families. No one is quite sure what to expect Vanessa LeGrand. Vanessa cur- public relations, The Mob Museum. Participants learn about sign any given night. rently has three residencies in Las “Prohibition is such an exciting top- history, the advertising and promo- As a writer, producer, and actor, Vegas at The South Point’s Grand- ic. The Museum seeks to tell these tional purpose behind signage, as Tom Arnold has established himself view Lounge, Stoney’s Rockin’ stories through exhibits and arti- well as the technology involved in to both television and film audienc- Country and The Freemont Street facts, but also through events such creating them. While touching the es worldwide, having won such Experience. as Sip + Savor, where our guests signs on display is not permitted, awards as the Peabody Award and a In the tradition of iconic Las can taste and experience a little bit the tour still offers hands-on inter- Golden Globe Award. Additionally, Vegas teams like Donny and Marie of the Roaring ’20s and learn more activity. For example, children are he helped put Fox Sports Network Osmond, Jacob Young and Vanessa about speakeasies, rumrunning, invited to handle flexible plastic on the map with his hosting duties LeGrand will also be a little bit bootlegging and distilling.” tubing, which serves as a child- on “BEST DAMN SPORTS SHOW country and a little bit rock and In addition, anyone interested in safe stand-in for glass neon tubing. PERIOD.” Arnold currently hosts roll, performing crowd favorites on learning more about Prohibition can To commemorate their adventure CMT’s “MY BIG REDNECK stage with a rockin’ country band. also log onto The Mob Museum’s children also receive a “Boneyard WEDDING” and “MY BIG RED- For tickets and meet and greet permanent digital exhibit, “Prohibi- Passport,” which gets stamped at NECK VACATION” which pre- information visit southpointcasino. tion: An Interactive History. Devel- certain points during the tour. miered at the highest ratings in com or call the box office toll free oped by Museum staff, it provides Upcoming Junior Interpreter CMT history. at 844-846-8689. an educational and enjoyable ride Tours are $5 per person (ages 6 He received critical praise for Meet and greet packages avail- through Prohibition’s many facets and younger are free), take place at his role in “GARDENS OF THE able at Showroom doors. revealing surprising insights into 9:30 a.m. and last for 45 minutes. NIGHT,” opposite John Malkovich, * * * * * one of the most interesting and Tours take place on Saturdays on TOM ARNOLD COMING “THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD” MOB MUSEUM misunderstood periods in American the following dates: Sept. 16, Oct. TO LAUGH FACTORY starring John Malkovich and Tom ANNOUNCES history through photographs, text, 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. Tom Arnold, who has rocked Hanks, “GOOD DICK” opposite “SIP + SAVOR: A BLIND videos and a variety of interactive 17, March 24, April 21 and May 19. the comedy world for more than Jason Ritter, and “THE YEAR OF SPIRITS TASTING elements. For inquiries, call (702) 387- 30 years, will make his Las Vegas GETTING TO KNOW US” oppo- The Mob Museum, the National * * * * * 6366 or go to www.neonmuseum. Laugh Factory debut inside the site Sharon Stone, Jimmy Fallon Museum of Organized Crime and NEON MUSEUM org/happenings to register. Tropicana Las Vegas, on Friday, and Lucy Liu. Law Enforcement, offers visitors ANNOUNCES JUNIOR * * * * * Sept. 15, through Sunday evening. Tickets may be purchased in a spirited pick-me-up “Sip + Sa- INTERPRETER TOURS Jerry Fink is an entertainment Show times for all three nights are advance from Ticketmaster or vor” on Saturday afternoons in FOR FAMILIES columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune 8:30 p.m. Troplv.com. September. The Neon Museum announces newspaper and writes a weekly col- “We are excited to have Tom * * * * * This program, sponsored by the schedule of monthly Junior umn. To contact Fink, email him at Arnold as one of our “Special SEE THE HIGH ROLLER, Johnson Brothers of Nevada, con- Interpreter Tours for fall 2017 and jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. Event” comedians,” Harry Basil, THE WORLD’S TALLEST co-owner, and producer of the OBSERVATION WHEEL, THE Laugh Factory, said. “He, along MOB MUSEUM WITH ONE with Andrew Dice Clay, and Jim NEW COMBINATION TICKET Belushi (Jim has been signed to ap- Two exciting and distinctive pear in October), gives us a strong Las Vegas attractions have paired presence on the Las Vegas Strip.” up to offer Arnold began his career in a combination ticket: The Mob comedy at the University of Iowa Museum, the National Museum before moving to Minneapolis, of Organized Crime and Law En- where he won the Minneapolis forcement, and the High Roller, the Comedy Competition in 1988. He world’s tallest observation wheel at then moved to Los Angeles to write The LINQ Promenade. on the highly successful television For a value price of $40 — a 34 series, “ROSEANNE,” before percent savings off standard box eventually serving as executive office admission fees — visitors producer for the sitcom. He went can now take an eye-opening, inter- on to star in his own HBO special active journey from the birth of the entitled “TOM ARNOLD: THE Mob to today’s headlines and also NAKED TRUTH,” and then wrote, experience breathtaking, panoramic produced and starred in his own views of Las Vegas from 550 feet television series “THE JACKIE in the air. THOMAS SHOW,” “TOM” and This new High Roller/The Mob “THE TOM SHOW.” Museum combination ticket is Born in Iowa, Tom has es- available for purchase online and in tablished a writing scholarship person at both venues’ box offices: and runs an acting workshop for The Mob Museum Box Office, students at the Indian Hills Com- 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, munity College in Iowa. Tom is Nevada 89101 heavily involved in many charities Online link: http://themob- such as The Race to Erase MS, the museum.org/plan-your-visit/pur- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS chase-tickets/combination-tickets/ Foundation, the Leukemia and High Roller Box Office, 535 Las Lymphoma Society, Special Olym- Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, pics, the USO and GLAAD for Nevada 89109 which he won the Vanguard Award. Box office: (702) 322-0593 Tom Arnold recently returned Online link: https://www.cae- to his roots as a stand-up comic. sars.com/linq/high-roller Never scripted, Tom pokes fun at * * * * * his Midwest past, marital follies YOUNG/LEGRAND TO and absurd Hollywood stories. PERFORM AT SOUTH POINT Just like his past film and televi- Singer and Emmy winning actor Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 13-19, 2017 HealtH lifestyles The “Pole& Show LA” appeared in Las Vegas By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman Sitting on a swing high above the stage, Leigh Ann Reilly (Pole Show LA Creator/ Owner of Be- Spun LA featured performers) explained, “Tonight’s show is all about following your dreams. What do I want you to take away from the show? Live your fantasies in real life because that’s what it’s all about. Leigh Ann demonstrated her acrobatic skills by turning upside down while holding herself over the swing and to top that she performed a split. A talented person can be on a pole, swing or anywhere else to perform! The Pole Show LA combined acrobatics, pole dancing, aerial, hand balancing, gymnastics, danc- ing and probably a few elements I don’t about. This was a beautiful fantasy of colors, music, movement, and thrills with 11 of the world’s best pole dancers, each different with their own individual techniques. With split second timing and some- times facing dangerous situations, Leigh Ann Reilly, Pole Show LA Creator/Owner of BeSpun LA featured performers. these pole dancers have established Fitness Champion. letic skills and movements. She has as travel, health, luxury living, themselves. World-renowned pole dancers been interested in assisting in their cars, spas and more. Sandy is talk I especially enjoyed the Legs Bendy Kate, Kira Niore, Natasha search to embrace their sensuality. show host of Sandy Zimmerman’s and Lights five females wearing Wang, Carly Child, Lawrance Hil- www.PoleShowLA.com Las Vegas TV. For information, small lights around their hair, cos- som, Nicholas Casanova, Brandon The Pole Show LA appeared at questions, or to recommend sub- tumes, and legs. Even seeing them Grimm, Elena Anishchenko, Mad- the House of Blues for one night jects, please call (702)-731-6491 walking in, the effect was beautiful. die Sparkle and Michelle Shimmy only and they were filled. Their or email www.sandyzimm2003@ Each movement matched with the will also be part of the performance. theater has standing room directly yahoo.com. SUGGESTIONS: Do lights. The audience doesn’t know what in front of the stage and seating on you have a fave comedian, singer, There was a “This Is Burlesque to expect. Pole dancing has evolved the first floor with balcony seating musician, hypnotist, ventriloquist, 2.0 number and a Pillow Fight (full into more than a girl turning seduc- above. Located inside the Mandalay specialty acts, production show or cast) included in the show! tively and moving up and down the Bay Resort, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. any other entertainer? Send your One of the acts, Evgeny Alek- pole. It is amazing how much these * * * * * fave, the reasons for your choice, seevich Greshilov (Russia) is the acts do on a pole and with no net. Award-winning syndicated col- your name, email and you may win first male pole dancer, a world After 10 years, Leigh Ann has umnist Sandy Zimmerman is a complimentary tickets to a show or famous athlete, chirographer, and developed sexy dancing with ath- Show and Dining reviewer as well other prizes. aerialist. He is a three-time World Pole Dance and Fitness Cham- pion, six-time International Pole Dance and Fitness Champion and three-time Russian Pole Dance and

Legs and Lights September 13-19, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 19 CITY BEAT Las Vegas Sands Corp., and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth announce Youth Homelessness Summit Bengt believes plastic — which has improved human life in so many ways over the past five de- cades — today threatens the ex- istence of all living things on the planet. He called for an urgent and radical rethink of plastic use and said the world must harness the ingenuity, energy, and passion of scientists, entrepreneurs, and ordinary citizens to meet the en- vironmental and health challenges and deliver business solutions that address the problems. “The Orb Media study high- lights two issues that Bluewater believes are fundamental to con- Attorney General Laxalt suming water: one, stopping the use announces departure of of throw-away plastic bottles and, First Assistant Attorney two, assuring people’s access to General Wes Duncan clean drinking water. Bluewater is Las Vegas Sands Corp. and While many other communities increasing their knowledge, skills Nevada Attorney General Adam passionate about delivering viable Nevada Partnership for Homeless across the nation have developed and motivation to create and utilize Paul Laxalt issues statement on alternatives to the problems behind Youth announced they will launch coordinated plans to end youth heart- healthy food preparation and First Assistant Attorney General the pollution that sees a million a major coordinated regional effort homelessness, Southern Nevada recipe creation during their culinary Wes Duncan’s departure from the plastic bottles bought around the to address youth homelessness, must band together to create sys- professional career. office: world every minute with just 9 per- kicking off with Intersections: temic and lasting change for this Flavors of the Heart sponsors “For the last two and a half cent of all plastic being recycled,” The 2017 Southern Nevada Youth exceptionally vulnerable popu- and participating restaurants in- years, Wes Duncan provided ex- Bengt Rittri said. Homelessness Summit during lation. Southern Nevada is also clude Big Horn Olive Oil Company, traordinary service to the people Bluewater has innovated Youth Homelessness Awareness in direct competition with other Rescue, Vegenation, Cut and Taste, of Nevada and this office,” said AG award-winning second-generation Month in November. communities for very limited fed- Buddy’s Ristorante, Hexx Kitchen Laxalt. “I am proud of the work we ‘SuperiorOsmosis’ reverse osmosis Summit 17, planned for Nov. 2 eral government and national foun- & Bar, PublicUs, Skinny Fats and have accomplished. I thank him for technology that is designed to re- at The Venetian Las Vegas, aims to dation dollars for homeless youth Herringbone. For more information his dedicated service to our State.” move particles down to below one accelerate community awareness programs, making it even harder for on how to participate or become “Serving with the dedicated men nanometer in size, which encom- of the problem and will kick-start our community to create and offer a sponsor, visit www.flavorsofthe- and women of the Attorney Gener- passes most micro plastic particles. a year-long planning process to critical services. heart.com or call (702) 789-4370. al’s Office has been an honor and Powering Bluewater’s Pro and create the Southern Nevada Plan “Our city’s homeless youth get Tickets are $75 per person; dis- a privilege,” said First Assistant Spirit water purification ranges, the to End Youth Homelessness. This lost in a system that is currently count packages are available. Attorney General Wes Duncan. “I patented SuperiorOsmosis solution community-wide master plan is tar- better at addressing the outcomes * * * * * am proud to have contributed to the delivers unmatched quantities geted at reducing the high incidence of their situation — for example, successes and accomplishments of of on-demand purified drinking numbers and addressing the myriad crime, substance abuse, trafficking, this office, and will always look water, efficiently removing toxic of problems underscored by youth pregnancy and truancy — instead back at my time here as a source of metals such as lead, chemicals, homelessness — from criminal of the root cause of not having the pride and inspiration in my future microorganisms, pharmaceutical behavior to health consequences fundamental support system of a endeavors.” by-products and micro-plastics and more. reliable home,” said Arash Gha- * * * * * from drinking and bathing water. According to the latest data foori, executive director of Nevada New study revealing * * * * * available from U.S. Department Partnership for Homeless Youth. billions of people are of Housing and Urban Develop- “We can impact many of these drinking micro plastic ment (HUD) in its 2016 Annual issues if we solve the underlying particles in tap water Homeless Assessment Report, Las problem of getting kids off the described as ‘shocking’ Vegas/Clark County had the third streets. Our theme of ‘Intersections’ by water purification highest number of unaccompanied underscores the need to address all innovator Bluewater homeless children and youth living of the facets that contribute to youth A wave of new studies in recent on the streets and in shelters of any homelessness and exacerbate the months have escalated knowledge major metro area in the United impact on our community.” Care2 petition demands about the extent of ocean, lake and States — following only New York For more information about firing of police officers who river pollution by plastics. Now a and Los Angeles. In addition, the Intersections: The 2017 Southern held NFL star at gunpoint new study said to be the first of its State of Nevada continues to rank Nevada Youth Homelessness Sum- A Care2 petition is calling for kind, has discovered previously un- See the High Roller, first in the rate of unaccompanied mit, please visit http://www.nphy. the firing of Las Vegas police of- known plastic contamination in the the world’s tallest homeless youth living unsheltered, org/summit17/. ficers who held Seattle Seahawks tap water of cities around the world. observation wheel, the demonstrating a lack of resources * * * * * star defensive Michael Bennett at “According to exclusive re- Mob Museum with one in the community. gunpoint for “being a Black man search by Orb Media, a top jour- new combination ticket “Youth homelessness is not a in the wrong place at the wrong nalism site, and researchers at the Two exciting and distinctive standalone problem, and it is inti- time.” The petition gathered over University of Minnesota School Las Vegas attractions have paired mately connected to so many other 2,000 signatures within three hours of Public Health, microscopic up to offer critical issues that deeply affect our of launching. plastic fibers are flowing out of a combination ticket: The Mob region’s economy, public health, Flavors of the Heart Bennett said the incident was a taps from New York to New Delhi Museum, the National Museum safety and quality of life,” said The American Heart Association “traumatic experience for me and with women, children, men, and of Organized Crime and Law En- Ron Reese, senior vice president is calling for chefs to participate in my family” and that he is consid- babies consuming plastic in their forcement, and the High Roller, the of global communications and the 7th annual Flavors of the Heart ering filing a civil rights lawsuit. water-based drinks,” said Bengt world’s tallest observation wheel at corporate affairs at Las Vegas Sands event. Flavors of the Heart is a The Las Vegas Metropolitan Po- Rittri, a Swedish environmental The LINQ Promenade. Corp. “We hope that civic and busi- multicultural culinary event that lice has launched an investigation, entrepreneur and founder of Blue- For a value price of $40 — a 34 ness leaders, service providers and includes Las Vegas’ top chefs and but Care2 members say the officers water, a leader in drinking water percent savings off standard box policy makers who can help turn restaurants creating and serving should be swiftly fired. technology. office admission fees — visitors around these alarming statistics and special dishes that are healthy for “Do I think every police officer Bengt added he was deeply con- can now take an eye-opening, impact our city’s vulnerable youth the heart and still a feast for the is bad? No, I don’t believe that,” cerned that the study had pointed to interactive journey from the birth will join this important endeavor.” taste buds. The event allows Las he said. “Do I believe there’s some the U.S. as having the highest level of the Mob to today’s headlines Summit 17 is presented by Vegas residents to discover new people out there that judge people of contamination, with perhaps 94 and also experience breathtaking, NPHY and Sands Cares, the cor- restaurants, new recipes and new on the color of their skin? I do percent of water contaminated with panoramic views of Las Vegas from porate giving program of Las Vegas ways to live heart healthy. This believe that.” microscopic plastic fibers. 550 feet in the air. Sands Corp., with support from year’s Heart Chef is Chef Donald On Aug. 27, after the Floyd “It’s now no secret plastics have This new High Roller/The Mob the UNLV Greenspun College of Lemperle, founder of Vegenation. Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight entered the human food chain as a Museum combination ticket is Urban Affairs and the Las Vegas Lemperle believes in serving good, in Las Vegas, police heard what result of being ingested by fish and available for purchase online and in Review-Journal. The event will healthy food for the good of all the sounded like gunshots in a crowded stored in their intestines and fat, person at both venues’ box offices: showcase the youth homelessness community. Cookbooks featuring area. As Bennett and other people but the latest study by Orb Media The Mob Museum Box Office, issue through data and personal the recipes prepared at the festival fled a nearby club, officers ordered is the first time we’ve been handed 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, stories, as well as deliver insights will be available for purchase. Bennett to the ground and detained evidence that we are also ingesting Nevada 89101 from a range of experts. Current WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16, him at gunpoint. plastic from our tap drinking our Online link: http://themob- highlights planned for Summit 17 2017, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Bennett says that as one officer tap water,” says Bengt, who has museum.org/plan-your-visit/pur- include: WHY: Heart disease is the No. pointed his gun at him, he snarled made delivering clean drinking chase-tickets/combination-tickets/ —A state of the union on youth 1 killer of Americans and stroke is that he would “blow my f***ing water and tackling ocean plastic High Roller Box Office, 535 Las homelessness by the UNLV Green- No. 5. Consider these facts: A heart head off” if he moved. He says an- pollution a cornerstone of Bluewa- Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, spun College of Urban Affairs attack or another type of coronary other officer jammed his knee into ter’s business mission. Nevada 89109 —A review of the national pol- emergency strikes an American Bennett’s back and handcuffed him. Bengt said he found the findings Box office: (702) 322-0593 icy landscape by Darla Bardine, every 42 seconds, and someone “I felt helpless as I lay there on that resulted from a ten-month Online link: https://www.cae- J.D., Executive Director of the Na- suffers a stroke about every 40 the ground handcuffed facing the investigation by Orb Media across sars.com/linq/high-roller tional Network for Youth (NN4Y), seconds. Yet many Americans are real-life threat of being killed,” he six continents both ‘shocking and * * * * * the United States’ largest public unaware of these deadly threats. told reporters. “All I could think of disturbing’. The Swedish entrepre- City Beat is a compilation of education and policy advocacy Given the increasing obesity epi- was ‘I’m going to die for no other neur notes that micro plastics are in news and views of our editorial and organization devoted to homeless demic, especially among our youth, reason than I am black and my skin the stomachs of almost one in three writing team, along with reader youth events such as Flavors of the Heart color is somehow a threat.’” mackerel caught in the Baltic, ac- submissions and topics. Readers —A personal story by Giuseppe are needed now more than ever. He says the cops released him cording to Stockholm University’s are invited to suggest a local topic Pizano, a former homeless youth The American Heart Association’s after confirming his identity as a Baltic Sea Centre. or any other items of interest. —Interactive focus group ses- 2020 goal is to improve the cardio- professional football player. sions exploring the intersections vascular health of all Americans by Police Undersheriff Kevin Mc- between youth homelessness and 20 percent while reducing deaths Mahill said there was no shooter other key community issue areas, from cardiovascular diseases and and the sound that was heard was including human trafficking, edu- stroke by 20 percent. Flavors of not a gunshot. cation, immigration and LGBTQ the Heart will contribute to this “It is time for police leadership issues goal by educating the community to send a clear message that it’s not Beyond creating awareness and about delicious heart-healthy foods. a crime to walk while black, and it insights, Summit 17 will launch a And all proceeds from the event is unacceptable for police officers year-long community work group will benefit the Teens Cook with to abuse people without cause,” effort to build a youth homelessness Heart program. This unique edu- writes Care2 petition author Aaron “attack” plan for Las Vegas/Clark cational program focuses on high Viles. “No more paid vacations for County, with the Southern Nevada school students currently enrolled outrageous police behavior. Fire the Plan to End Youth Homelessness in culinary classes. It is designed officers now and fix racist police slated to be presented at the next to enhance their current curriculum practices.” annual Summit in 2018. by providing access to workshops * * * * * Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 13-19, 2017 Embracing The Leadership Process By Doug Dickerson so, we fail to properly develop the Before you are a leader, success leadership skills that come with is all about growing yourself. When it. The result? We tend to move you become a leader, success is up as leaders with deficiencies in all about growing others. — Jack key leadership skills we need. So Welch what’s the solution? Embrace the For the baseball fan, everyone leadership process. is familiar with the great Ted Wil- Here are a few leadership skills liams, the Hall of Famer from the that you will not want to rush in Boston Red Sox. Known as “the their development. In fact, most of slugger”, he was once asked about these will be ongoing over the long his ‘natural ability” to hit the ball. haul of your leadership. Here are He’s said to have replied, “There is just a few of them. no such thing as a natural born hit- Embrace the process ter. I became a good hitter because of reflection and reading I paid the price of constant practice, DoUg DICkErsoN The truth be told, this is a skillset this skill. There are many tools you as a leader. If you don’t fully constant practice.” up disappointed and disillusioned. in leadership that you will always and technologies to help you with embrace the process of learning and For the leader, Williams’ answer But if we expect and embrace God’s carry with you. Developing this the implementation of this skill, developing your people skills, you is an accurate summation of what root-building process in our lives, skill in the formative years will but ultimately it’s a discipline you are setting yourself up for failure. good leadership looks like. It’s guess what? We will not only set serve you well in the latter years. have to master and I don’t think How smart and talented you are about stepping up to the plate, it’s ourselves up for success, but we Make the time to read, reflect, and there’s an app for that. It’s on you. mean little if you don’t know how about the daily grind of practice. In will set ourselves up to thrive in expand your horizons. The old ad- Time management is too crucial to to treat your people and if they short, it’s about commitment. It’s that process. So let’s embrace the age is true, “leaders are readers”, your success as a leader so embrace don’t respect or trust you. all about embracing the process. process.” and leaders are always learning. I it quick. Embrace the process But for many aspiring leaders While specifically addressing will add that prayer is an essential Embrace the process of personal growth and even for those who’ve been the development of your faith, this ingredient to the development of conflict resolution and development around a while, the process is the principle is transferable and speaks of this skill set. Mark Batterson Most people I know avoid con- All of these skills that I have pitfall. volumes about the leadership pro- summed it up this way, “One God flict. They avoid it at all costs. But if presented, and more, all about your Writing in the book Rooted — cess. idea is worth more than a thousand you are going to succeed as a leader, personal growth development as The Hidden Places Where God When we short-circuit the lead- good ideas’. you must learn and develop this del- a leader. But know this, first and Develops Us, author Banning ership process we cause harm to Embrace the process icate but essential leadership skill. foremost leadership is an inside Liebscher makes this observation: ourselves, and to those we are of time management You will have to dig deep to pull off job. You must learn to lead yourself “God always develops us before trying to lead. We want to avoid, Jim Rohn was spot on when he sharp conflict resolution skills such before attempting to lead others. He develops our vision. If we don’t rush past, or skirt the teachable said, “Either you run the day, or as its timing, knowing what to say, This is why the process must be understand this, we will resist Him, moments — moments that could the day runs you,” and you must what not to say, tone, and moving embraced. get frustrated, and ultimately end be unpleasant perhaps, but in doing embrace the process of learning toward your desired outcomes. As Leaders are not grown over- a leader, you will need this skill. night. It takes time. It’s a lifelong BEHIND THE MIKE Embrace it and learn it. commitment to learning and grow- Embrace the process ing. School is always in session for of people skills the leader. Embrace the process! It’s been said in many ways and * * * * * by numerous people — people are Doug Dickerson is a syndicated Why Join Toastmasters? your most appreciable asset. Simply columnist. He writes a weekly col- By Michael A. Aun completion of those challenges put, no shortcuts are allowed in the umn for this newspaper. To contact Part one of a three part services made of me. In fact, I don’t ever re- process of developing your people Doug Dickerson, email him at I was first exposed to Toast- call completing any manual. I sim- skills. It will make you or break ddickerson@ lasvegastribune.com. masters in 1974 when a friend and ply wanted to be a better speaker. client Pat Callahan invited me to When I say “Toastmasters attend the 7:00 a.m. Toastmasters changed my life” I offer the proof Club in Cayce, SC. Pat had just in this three part series. In 1977, I purchased a large insurance policy was told that each member of the from me, which obligated me to club had to participate in the club’s come up with a legitimate excuse speech contest. Not knowing any for not going. better, I did as I was told. When Pat subtly mentioned When I won the club competi- that he “Could shop his insurance tion, the powers that be said I had around” my response was “When to go to the next level. No problem, do we meet?” I will be eternally contrarian as I am, I did what I was grateful to Pat for that meeting told and proceeded to win the Area literally changed my entire profes- MICHAEL A. AUN Contest. sional life. That inauspicious start for me Again the folks in charge said I recall that first gathering like has developed into over four de- I had to now represent the Area at it was yesterday. Pat was doing cades of membership in Toastmas- the District Competition. I asked his very first Toastmasters Manual ters, first in South Carolina and later “When does all this stop?” I’ll Speech known as “The Icebreaker,” when I moved to Florida in 1989. never forget the Chief Judge’s which helps the club get to know I am often asked “Why do you response… “Don’t worry… this is him better. still attend every week?” When I’m probably the last rung of the ladder I knew nothing about the pro- in my office in Kissimmee, Florida you’ll climb.” cess. Pat stood and made his pre- I make it a point to show up at the As fate would have it, I did win sentation which ran for about 30 Osceola Toastmasters Club 1841. the District Competition, which was minutes. I had no idea that it was There are a variety of reasons the equivalent of the state champi- only supposed to go 4-6 minutes. why people join Toastmasters. onship. Then the guys running the Most clubs have three scheduled Some just want to hone their speak- show told me I had to show up in speakers, each of whom has an ing skills for a particular presenta- Jekyll Island, Georgia to compete Evaluator who follows a matrix tion. Others face job promotions in the Southeastern Regional Com- in the Toastmasters International that require them to speak publical- petition and I would need a whole manual. When Pat’s Evaluator ly. Some join for the political side new speech. stood to give him “feedback,” he of the organization. Some want to I won that competition and ad- tore Pat a new one for going almost earn some of the many designations vanced to the International Speech 25 minutes too long. from a variety of alphabet soup Contest in Toronto, Ontario, Cana- Not knowing the rules, yours categories. da where I competed against eight truly (like an idiot) stood up to Me? I joined for entirely differ- other representatives from the challenge the Evaluator’s opinion. ent reasons. I wasn’t interested in Toastmasters International speak- When I later learned about the pro- becoming a Distinguished Toast- ing world. cess, I almost did not return the next master (DTM) though I have ful- In next week’s column, I’ll share week out of pure embarrassment. filled all the requirements, some of with you how I was disqualified It was more important for me to which include serving as an officer, from that competition and learned defend my friend. An Evaluator’s recruiting new members, forming the greatest lesson of all. job is to give the speaker positive new clubs and climbing the politi- Michael Aun is a syndicated Sundays from 12.30 to 2 p.m. and negative feedback. The quality cal ladder inside the organization. columnist and writes a weekly col- Please call 702-706-6875 of Pat’s speech was not in question. I never cared about completing umn for this newspaper. 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There are a number of other waves to produce high heat directly lion plus Americans live with acute medications that have been shown to the nerve and destroy its ability or chronic pain. September is Pain to perform well to ease pain, in- to transmit pain signals. Awareness Month and the goal is cluding seizure and antidepressant Additionally, there are a number to provide insights for people with medications. When appropriate, of other techniques such as nerve pain, so that living a full and active your doctor may custom tailor a blocks for the neck, back, feet, and life becomes a possibility. Doing so combination of medications to head where local anesthetic and can reduce the sense of suffering. achieve the best results. steroids can be injected near the The key, like many other challenges Surgery nerve group associated with the in life, is to take courage and remain In some situations, going under pain foci. An example of this is an resilient — do the homework to be- the knife can, literally, help with occipital nerve block which may come informed on options, support, chronic pain. In fact, knee replace- be used to treat headaches over the and direction to help manage pain. ment surgery is one of the most back of the head, certain tension This article is for general in- common bone surgeries performed headaches, and migraines. formation only and should not be in the United States and can ease Trigger points are focal ar- used for the diagnosis or treatment the pain caused by arthritis. And eas of muscle spasm and trigger of medical conditions and cannot oftentimes, hip replacement surgery point injections involve inserting substitute for the advice from your Chronic Pain is performed to remove a painful, a needle into the muscle group and medical professional. Dr. Nina has arthritic hip joint and replace it injecting either a local anesthetic used all reasonable care in com- with an artificial joint that is made and possibly a steroid to relax the piling the current information but Management from metal or plastic. It is usually muscle. It may be utilized to treat it may not apply to you and your done after other treatment options conditions such as fibromyalgia, symptoms. Always consult a doctor By Dr. Nina Radcliff, MD problematically, some patients — have failed to provide adequate or other health care professional Part three of a three-part series intentionally or unintentionally — pain relief. tension headaches, or myofascial Understanding our vulnerabil- are less than forthcoming or have Back surgery may be appropri- pain (tenderness and spasm) in the for diagnosis and treatment of ity to acute and chronic pain has unrealistic expectations regarding ate for certain pain conditions such arms, legs, lower back, and neck. medical conditions. been the topic for the past several the need for opioid therapy or the as a pinched nerve that causes leg weeks. Everyone, at some point in amount of medication required. It pain. Research shows that decom- life, experiences the misery of pain. is paramount to: pression of bone to relieve the pres- And facts are that when acute pain —Use medications as prescribed sure on the nerve has a high success goes away, a person can generally —Ensure there is understanding rate of approximately 90 percent. go on with life as usual. In contrast, with the physician’s instructions Non-surgical chronic pain is ongoing and too —Never share medications with pain procedures many times outlasts the normal time others Epidural steroid injections in- of healing, with no recognizable The goal is to empower chronic volve insertion of steroids into the end-point. sufferers, physicians and medical epidural space (around the spinal The overarching goal of manag- providers with healthy, viable pain cord and nerves) to decrease inflam- ing chronic pain is to draw upon the therapy options. mation that can cause pressure on resilience and courage from within Medications the nerve roots leading out of the to take healthy steps forward, with Prescription painkillers for spine. It may be indicated for condi- viable options. And an important chronic pain sufferers may be ap- tions such as spinal stenosis or spi- part of this process is developing propriate in certain situations when nal disc herniation. 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