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“I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” — Voltaire Not enough money to cover state school spending plans EDITED NOT By Thomas Mitchell child in every classroom in the This is the same governor who Penny wise and pound foolish? state,” Sisolak wrote in a letter to declared in his State of the State Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak the Nevada State Board of Educa- speech that he would increase the announced recently that he is do- tion. “To show my commitment to cost to build new public schools and nating his $163,000-a-year salary this goal, the First Lady and I are playgrounds. to the state’s poorest public schools. donating my net state salary back “This session I will work to “I asked the people of Nevada to public education. It is my sincere return prevailing wage to public for the chance to lead this state for hope that with these donations, I construction projects — as it was many reasons, chief among them can begin to fulfill my promise to before the 2015 session — in- being the opportunity to improve our educators, families, and chil- cluding, and most importantly, for educational outcomes for every dren and make a positive impact our children’s schools,” Sisolak on our public schools.” declared. “Not only do prevailing According to news accounts, the wage laws support highly skilled My Point money would be split among the workers in Nevada, they guar- state’s 416 poorest schools — less antee our children are learning of View than $400 per school. (See School Spending, Page 5) By Rolando Larraz Another medical nightmare and a hospital stay drama, but first I Harry Reid has suddenly want to give thanks to those who took time out of their busy schedule to come over to Valley Hospital to visit me while I was a guest in that discovered federal debt medical institution, but I am not going to hurt their reputation by let- By Thomas Mitchell ment passed today will help prevent equally in both the middle class and ting the world know that they were Harry never did a flip that he a government shutdown and avoid the Pentagon. concerned with my well-being. couldn’t flop. a disastrous default on our nation’s Republican Sen. Dean Heller A four-day stay at Valley Hos- Back in 2015 Nevada Democrat- obligations. It also will prevent offered a different take, “This lat- pital was not too bad if I could ic senior Sen. Harry Reid, having a drastic cut to Social Security est budget agreement is not a long bypass the first night at the emer- already announced his retirement, disability benefits, and a massive term plan or solution the American gency room where the personnel championed and regaled a spending increase in Medicare premiums. people deserve. This plan will force lost track of courtesy, politeness, bill that made no pretense of try- This agreement is not perfect, no Congress to revisit this same exact respect, consideration, and hu- ing to rein in deficit spending that legislation is, but it accomplishes issue in a short amount of time. It’s manity; they most likely learned would soon balloon the federal debt two major priorities that Demo- past time Washington addresses the from the emergency personnel who past $20 trillion — a bill that blew crats have supported from the very needs of the people of this nation drove the ambulance that took me the top off budget caps and gave beginning. The budget agreement instead of continuing to punt to the to Valley Hospital, but finally I am President Obama a blank check. promotes economic growth and job next big deadline.” back home and Tuesday, for the first Reid was effusive in his praise creation over the next two years by Republican Rep. Cresent Hardy, time in eight months, I was able to of the bill: providing relief from the devastat- like Heller, noted that the bill sim- go the office. The bipartisan budget agree- ing sequester cuts. It also invests (See Harry Reid, Page 3) I am surprised that the female police detective who was arrested for shooting and killing her former Olivia Diaz’s “empty” campaign son-in-law while on supervised visitation with his son is still held at the Clark County Detention Center support is really an eye-opener without bail like a regular criminal, By Sunny Day But by today’s standards none of they’re nothing more than a so- ignoring her many years of service Las Vegas Tribune that means a thing; today voters are phisticated or fancy kind of modern and dedication to the department. By the political standards held less naive and more well-informed blackmail to control the office- Every time I hear of cases like back in the “old days,” Olivia Di- and far more aware than they were holder once he/she is officially the this I wonder if the departmental az’s “scrapbook” could be consid- back then; they know that all those winning candidate. behavior is politically motivated or ered impressive — very impressive endorsements come with a big tied “If you don’t vote our way we if it is that the department usually to some. Endorsements from two ribbon, with direct or indirect con- will not support you in the next forgets one of their own when they U.S. Senators, a former city mayor, trol of the candidate and does not election,” or “If you do not speak don’t like or don’t agree with one of a former county commissioner, a mean a thing to the voters or the in favor of [this or that], remember their own who makes a mistake or is useless county commissioner chair, community. there is another election coming caught in some wrongdoing; could a pothead socialist county commis- Today’s voters know that those soon and our group will not endorse it be that it is because the detective sioner, plus a few unions, several “endorsements” are nothing more you” are among possible threats, to is a female? political action committees, and a than a kind of silent control of say nothing of other civic organi- I no longer understand the new solo chamber of commerce. a candidate. In street language, (See Olivia Diaz, Page 3) behavior of those wearing the po- lice uniform; they seem to forget their blue blood, the Brotherhood’s code of silence, and all those other New trial granted for Nevada death row inmate names they use as an excuse to By Perly Viasmensky his 2010 trial. Pursuant to an order knowledge and without his per- cover all their mistakes and wrong- Las Vegas Tribune filed, Judge Leavitt ordered Wat- mission. doings. Last week Clark County Dis- son’s conviction and death sentence This is the second death sen- If it were not for all those rules trict Court Judge Michelle Leavitt overturned and that Watson must tence the law firm of Jamie Resch, of the “brotherhood,” Officer Ron granted a post-conviction relief receive a new trial. dba Conviction Solutions, has Mortensen would not be behind to 79-year-old death row inmate Watson, a longtime California overturned in the last year. Last bars doing time for a killing that he John M. Watson after his Las Vegas resident and school math teacher, June this newspaper reported when did not commit, a killing that was attorney, Jamie Resch, founder of was accused of kidnapping and attorney Jamie Resch helped inmate committed by the son of a police the Las Vegas law firm Conviction murdering his wife who disap- Frederick Mendoza, age 71, reach detective that “knew where all the Solutions, presented paperwork peared in 2006. A Las Vegas jury a deal with prosecutors to reduce bodies were buried and everyone in showing the trial lawyer’s unau- sentenced Watson to death in 2010. his death sentence to life in prison the department was afraid of him. thorized concession of guilt on In the post-conviction filing, without parole. I am glad that judge Douglas Watson’s behalf during closing Watson alleged among other claims Jamie Resch has successfully Smith, AKA Doug Smith, is no arguments, even if Watson main- that his trial lawyer conceded guilt presented criminal post-conviction longer a judge; unfortunately, Smith tained his innocence throughout JOHN M. WATSON to the murder charge without his (See John Watson, Page 4) got to retire from the bench in Clark County District Court after making the life of many Spanish defendants Barr names Connecticut prosecutor miserable for no reason whatsoever. As a District Court Judge Doug- to investigate Russia probe’s origins las Smith revoked the bail of a de- By Justin Wise Barr to look into the probe’s incep- fendant because he did not like how The Hill tion. The newspaper reported the the Hispanic defendant said “thank Attorney General William Barr inquiry is the third publicly known you” to him while leaving the court- has reportedly assigned a federal investigation focused on the FBI’s room where Smith was presiding. prosecutor in Connecticut to exam- counterintelligence probe of the Another case is the one of another ine the origins of the investigation Trump campaign. Hispanic defendant that accepted a into Russia’s election interference Department of Justice (DOJ) guilty plea and the judge doubled and alleged ties between the Trump Inspector General Michael E. his sentence because he was not campaign and Moscow. Horowitz is reviewing how inves- sure if the man, after finishing his The New York Times, citing tigators used wiretap applications sentence, was going to commit the two people familiar with the mat- and informants as well as whether same crime again. ter, reported on Monday night that political bias motivated decision Gee, why not do the same with John H. Durham, the U.S. attorney making. (See My Point of View, Page 2) in Connecticut, had been tapped by (See John Durham, Page 4) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 15-21, 2019 Biden rips Giuliani for threatening to investigate his son By Jonathan Easley threatened to withhold $1 billion in Giuliani has since called off the The Hill loans to the Ukrainian government trip to Ukraine, but Biden accused Former Vice President Joe Biden if it did not dismiss the prosecutor, him and the Trump administration lashed out at President Trump’s who was ousted shortly thereafter. of using their legal powers for po- personal attorney Rudy Giuliani on In the WMUR interview, Biden litical purposes. Tuesday over his threat to travel to said he and his son did not do “I can’t remember any lawyer Ukraine in order to pressure author- anything inappropriate and never representing the president, confer- ities in that country to investigate discussed the case while it was ring with the president, deciding to Biden and his son, Hunter Biden. unfolding. go overseas, where a government In an interview with New Hamp- “All the reports indicated that relies on U.S. largesse to try to shire’s WMUR, Biden called Gi- not a single, solitary thing was get them to do something that ev- uliani’s investigative threats “in- inappropriate about what my son erybody knows never happened,” appropriate.” did,” Biden said. “He never talked Biden said. “It’s sort of Giuliani’s style and to me. He never talked to anybody Biden is on a swing through this administration,” said Biden, a in the administration. There was no New Hampshire, the first-in-the- leading contender for the Demo- communication with my office,” he nation primary state. He has opened cratic presidential nomination. “It added. “We never once spoke about up a wide lead over the field of is inappropriate. Unrelated to me, it. It came out of a law firm in New Democratic presidential contenders it’s just inappropriate to send your York City that he was working with. in national and early-state polling. lawyer to a foreign government to that has no bearing except to try to dismiss a top prosecutor who was He never once asked me. Never A Monmouth University survey try to get them to do something embarrass.” investigating a gas company at a discussed anything with me. And released last week found Biden at Giuliani said he planned to travel time when Hunter Biden sat on the with all the investigation that’s 36 percent support in New Hamp- to Ukraine to ask officials to inves- company’s board of directors. been done, there’s not a single piece shire, with Sen. Bernie Sanders tigate whether Joe Biden had once The New York Times has re- of evidence that he ever talked to (I-Vt.) the next closest contender TRIBUNE pressured the government there to ported that as vice president, Biden anybody in government about it.” at 18 percent. VOL. 21, NO. 12 My Point of View FOUNDER (Continued from Page 1) Before I keep writing all these place the two corrupt council mem- while sharing a meal with the feds. Rolando Larraz a casino mogul who relapsed after disturbing and ugly sad old stories, bers — one that is termed out and My name is Rolando Larraz, and twenty years in prison and molested I will shut the computer down, but I one that chose not to run to avoid as always, I approved this column. PUBLISHER another child; none of those crimes want to remind everyone in the city a shameful embarrassment like the * * * * * AND are committed by young Hispanic of Las Vegas that the city election one left behind by Ricki Barlow. Rolando Larraz is Editor in EDITOR IN CHIEF men which is why Douglas Smith is June 11 and your vote is very Remember Ricki Barlow? He Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. Rolando Larraz does not use the same mentality. important because we need fresh was allowed to vacation in a federal His column appears weekly in this If I would have known that I new faces in the city council and it country club for thirty days at the newspaper. To contact Rolando GENERAL MANAGER was going to be so pessimistic is very important that Melissa Clary expense of the American taxpayers Larraz, email him at: Rlarraz@ Perly Viasmensky coming out of the hospital. I might and Brian Knudsen are elected; they for wheeling and dealing while in lasvegastribune.com or at 702- MANAGING EDITOR have stayed there to avoid this ugly are the most qualified candidates, office; rumors are that he did not 272-4634. Maramis Choufani frame of mind. the only qualified candidates to re- know how to keep his mouth shut * * * * *

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To receive a complimentary link to every new issue of the Las Vegas Tribune, please send an email to [email protected] and give us the email address where you would like your copy sent. We look forward to having you as a subscriber to our publication. May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 3 FCC gets tough on China as trade war escalates By Emily Birnbaum matters.” plement next-generation wireless The Hill China Mobile in a statement services known as 5G ahead of The Federal Communications also pointed to the amount of time China. Next-generation 5G wire- Commission (FCC) is ramping up it took the FCC to address its ap- less is expected to provide internet its battle against Chinese telecom plication. connections that are exponentially companies as the Trump adminis- “After 7 years and 8 months of faster than current speeds and en- tration pursues an aggressive trade application, FCC now denies CMI’s able a host of new technologies — strategy against China. bid to operate in the U.S. without including the “internet of things,” Analysts say the FCC’s recent apparent reasons and basis,” China or an array internet-connected action against China Mobile, and Mobile said. The company added everyday objects — and China is its ongoing investigations into that it hopes “the U.S. government considered the U.S.’s top competi- two other Chinese telecom giants, will stop putting ‘unreasonable tor in the race. could exacerbate tensions between pressure’ on Chinese companies.” “The FCC’s approach to Chi- the two countries amid high-stakes The FCC’s escalation came days na is based upon protecting the trade negotiations. The U.S. is escalating its pres- Mobile. after Trump vowed to increase tar- U.S.’s economic interests and, “If the FCC effectively wages sure campaign against China on Republican Commissioner iffs on billions in Chinese goods as perhaps more importantly, the war on Chinese tech companies multiple other fronts, including Brendan Carr called for a full- talks deadlocked. FCC’s knowledge that were the in general, then that could make the FCC’s increased scrutiny of blown investigation by national se- Paul Triolo, a global technology U.S. to lose control of the ‘Internet the Chinese government sit up Chinese telecom companies alleged curity agencies into China Unicom policy expert with New America’s of Things’ due to China’s 5G dom- and start to take notice,” Matthew to be closely tied to the ruling Com- and China Telecom, saying at the Eurasia Group, told The Hill that inance, it would cede significant Kendall, chief telecoms analyst at munist Party of China. Thursday meeting that “much, if the FCC’s vote against China Mo- geopolitical control and stability The Economist Intelligence Unit, FCC commissioners last Thurs- not all, of the reasoning behind bile USA was a “political message too,” Bill Lawrence, a wireless told The Hill. day voted 5-0 across party lines today’s decision appears to apply during a more sensitive period in telecommunications lawyer at Burr U.S.-China trade negotiations to block China Mobile, one of the with equal or greater force to those the negotiations.” & Forman, told The Hill. broke down without a deal last largest telecom companies in the legacy authorizations.” The U.S. government over the The Trump administration has week after months of talks. The world, from U.S. markets over The application from China past year has significantly increased focused most of its ire on Huawei U.S. increased tariffs on $200 bil- alleged national security concerns. Mobile’s U.S. subsidiary, China its efforts to push back against and ZTE, seeking to frame the lion in Chinese goods and Beijing And at a press conference after Mobile USA, had languished at Chinese telecom companies as the telecom giants as significant threats on Monday morning retaliated the vote, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai re- the FCC for eight years. The Dela- trade relationship with China dete- to national security and raising con- with tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. vealed that the commission is look- ware-based company first asked for riorates. Most notably, the Trump cerns that the Chinese government imports. ing into two other Chinese telecom authorization to provide services administration banned the govern- could commit espionage using Neither side shows any sign of companies — China Unicom and between the U.S. and other coun- ment from using equipment from Huawei and ZTE equipment. backing down. China Telecom — both of which tries in 2011. Chinese telecom giant Huawei due The FCC has pursued its own President Trump on Monday have the same authorization that But the FCC didn’t pick up the to concerns about the company’s actions to limit those companies, warned that “China will be hurt China Mobile USA was seeking. matter until last week, as the U.S. close ties to the Chinese state. mulling rules that would withhold very badly” if the country does not “We must have a clear-eyed and China turned up the heat in their Experts who spoke to The Hill broadband subsidies for networks “make a deal” with the U.S. view of the threats that we face and trade talks, a decision that Gordon said the FCC’s decision to block that use equipment from companies “You had a great deal, almost be prepared to do what is necessary Smith, the CEO of telecom solu- China Mobile USA is only the deemed to be a security threat like completed, & you backed out!” the to counter those threats,” Pai said tions provider Sagent, said likely latest broadside by the commission Huawei. president tweeted. before casting his vote on China was “not coincidental.” against Chinese telecom influence, While the ties between Huawei “The telecom industry is strate- and one of the many ways the and the Chinese state are relatively Olivia Diaz gic to all of our economies, and I Trump administration is putting opaque, it is public knowledge that think it’s a major trade chip that’s pressure on China as trade talks China Mobile, China Telecom and (Continued from Page 1) being used,” Smith told The Hill. deadlock. China Unicom are largely owned zations that will end up in all kinds of disputes due to their endorsement “And I think U.S. action now is It also comes as the U.S. seeks and operated by the government. disappointments, causing all kinds of friction. to get action from China on other to get a leg up in its race to im- (See FCC Gets Tough, Page 5) Olivia Diaz ran for reelection to her assembly seat promising to serve the constituents of that seat, but after winning, she walked away with all the campaign contributions to run for the city council seat, counting on John Durham all the endorsements and the support of those who could very well tell her (Continued from Page 3) trying to get my arms around all the aspects of the how to vote, when to vote and what to vote for, and the question could be John W. Huber, the U.S. attorney in Utah, is also counterintelligence investigation that was conducted ‘Who is serving the people of Ward 3, the unions, the political organiza- examining aspects of the investigation. during the summer of 2016.” tions, and the civil groups that pour money into Olivia Diaz’s campaign?’ A spokesman for Durham’s office and the DOJ He also testified before a Senate Appropriations The people of Ward 3 could be better served by taking a good look at declined a request for comment from the Times. The subcommittee that he believed “spying” took place. the record of Melissa Clary, who seems to be an independent candidate DOJ did not immediately respond to a request for “The question is whether it was adequately pred- who is not controlled by anyone and who is not owned by a group or comment from The Hill. icated and I’m not suggesting it wasn’t adequately organization with ulterior motives. Durham was nominated by Trump in 2017 and predicated, but I need to explore that,” he said. After eight years of a corrupt, control freak councilman’s regime, the has served as a lawyer within the Justice Department FBI Director Christopher Wray said last week that residents and businesses located in Ward 3 do not need a candidate with for nearly 40 years, according to the Times. He has a he wouldn’t use “spying” to describe lawful investi- an unknown future who may jump, without notice, to another office and history of performing special investigations. gative activities taken up by the FBI. that is what they will have if they choose to elect anyone else besides Former Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey as- Durham’s new assignment comes just weeks after Melissa Clary. signed Durham to conduct a probe of the CIA in 2008 the Justice Department released special counsel Robert over the agency destroying videotapes that showed Mueller’s report, which detailed the findings of his Harry Reid terrorism suspects being tortured. 22-month investigation into President Trump. Bloomberg News reported in April that Barr had Mueller’s investigation did not uncover evidence to (Continued from Page 1) GDP. It also noted that the chief formed a team to review the actions of the Justice conclude that a conspiracy between the Trump cam- ply kicks the can down the road. drivers of the debt are entitlement Department and FBI leading up to the Russia inves- paign and Moscow took place. But the report noted that programs such as Social Security, “Our nation’s financial security is tigation. He told Congress around that time that he Mueller could not come to a conclusive determination Medicare and Medicaid, which now nearing a breaking point that we was “reviewing the conduct of the investigation and with regard to whether the president obstructed justice. ignore at the endangerment of our amount to more than half of federal future. Today’s so-called ‘Bipar- spending. tisan Budget Act’ breaks current Back in 2011, Reid scoffed at the spending caps by $80 billion and impact Social Security was having does nothing to rein in long-term on the debt. spending. Washington needs to take “It’s not just an exaggeration a long look in the mirror and make that Social Security is headed for MOVING? MOVING? some difficult decisions based in bankruptcy. It is an outright lie. …” reality,” he said. Reid proclaimed in speech. “Leave Republican Rep. Joe Heck said Social Security alone. Back off So- in his statement that “this budget cial Security. It hasn’t contributed a NEED A TRUCK? NEED A TRUCK? bill suspends the debt limit, giving penny, I repeat, to the deficit and it is in great shape for the next many the President a blank check until decades.” 2017, without making the signifi- Speaking of flip-flops, this was cant reforms necessary to reduce the same Harry Reid who in 1990 spending and address the major called the spending of the Social drivers of our nearly $18.5 trillion Security trust fund money on day- debt.” to-day expenses embezzlement, But now that he has retired, “During the period of growth we according to an editorial in the Las have had … the growth has been Vegas newspaper, Reid is singing a from two sources: One, a large different tune. credit card with no limits on it, and, “This may sound weird coming two, we have been stealing money from a Democrat,” the editorial from the Social Security recipients quotes Reid as saying this past of this country. … month at a UNLV symposium. “I “Maybe what we should do think we’re at a tipping point … in conjunction with the president driving ourselves into bankruptcy,” to really carry this conspiracy to adding that the federal deficit is its appropriate end, is rather than “going to bury us.” having it called the Social Security The editorial helpfully points trust fund, why do we not change out that when Reid was elected to it and call it the ‘Social Security Congress in 1982, the national debt slush fund?’” stood at $1.14 trillion, 34 percent of Social Security is expected gross domestic product. When he to run out of money in 2036 and retired in 2016, the national debt Medicare by 2026. Now the deficit was $20.2 trillion, 103 percent of is a problem, Harry?

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Putin at last year’s G-20 summit in Buenos “We’re in a great position right now, no Aires, Argentina. matter what we do,” Trump told reporters “The message is that there has never been during a meeting with Hungary’s prime min- anybody that’s been so tough on Russia, but at ister. “Yeah, I think China wants to have it.” the same time we’re going to end up getting The president’s announcement comes as along with Russia,” Trump said. “It makes trade tensions between the two nations have sense to get along with Russia.” fl ared with each having hiked tariffs on the The meeting with Putin would be their fi rst others’ imports following the failure of last face-to-face interaction following the end of week’s negotiations. special counsel Robert Mueller’s investiga- Trump raised tariffs on $200 billion in tion into Moscow’s election interference. Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 per- The probe found no criminal conspiracy cent, but he said Monday he has not decided between Trump and Russia, but Mueller’s whether to impose 25 percent tariffs on the stance the standoff benefi ts the U.S. even biggest purchase that China has ever made 448-page report laid out in detail how the roughly $325 billion in remaining Chinese though some of his top advisers disagree. with our farmers, which is about $15 billion, Kremlin sought to tip the scales in Trump’s imports. The escalating confl ict has rattled fi nancial and do something reciprocal to our farmers favor as well as more than a hundred inter- “We have another $325 billion that we markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average so our farmers can do well,” he said. actions between Trump campaign offi cials can do, if we decided to do it,” he said. “I closed down more than 617 points on Mon- Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said and people linked to the Russian government. haven’t made that decision yet ... That is a day afternoon and the S&P 500 tumbled 2.41 last week Trump had asked him to begin Trump told reporters he would not seek tremendous amount of money that would percent on the news. crafting an aid program for U.S. farmers. to use dirt from a foreign country in his come into our country.” China has targeted major U.S. agricultural Trump had sought to use tariffs on China reelection race. Beijing responded by increasing tariffs up products with its tariffs, a move that could to pressure Xi into signing a sweeping agree- “Well, I never did use [it]. As you probably to 25 percent on $60 billion in U.S. goods, set cause economic pain in Heartland states ment addressing core U.S. complaints about know, that’s what the Mueller report was all to take effect on June 1. Trump said he can critical to Trump’s reelection in 2020. the trading relationship, including alleged about. They said, ‘No collusion,’ ” he said. tolerate “some retaliation but it can’t be very, The president said he would use some of intellectual property theft, public subsidies “And I would certainly agree to that. I don’t very substantial by comparison.” the revenue generated by tariffs to fund a $15 for Chinese companies and the lack of access need it. All I need is the opponents that I’m “We are taking in tens of billions of dol- billion fi nancial relief package for farmers, to certain Chinese markets. looking at. I’m liking what I see.” lars. We have never done that before with but did not provide further details. The president said the deal was “95 per- The G-20 summit will take place June China,” Trump said, doubling down on his “We’re going to take the highest year, the cent” completed when Treasury Secretary 28-29 in the Japanese city of Osaka. John Watson (Continued from Page 1) attorneys fi rst legal advice is “plead guilty attorney $80,000 retainer and on the date of to accept the plea bargain offer that either the and appellate matters to the Nevada Supreme and get it over with” regardless of whether court, the attorney walked into the courtroom prosecutor has offered or the defense attorney Court, United States District Court, Ninth the defendant is guilty or not. “paging” his client, because he never made expects from the new client. Circuit Court of Appeals and even the United A young woman sits in a federal holding time to go to the county jail to meet with the It is the newspaper’s experience that only States Supreme Court. He has presented oral tank when a court-appointed defense attor- defendant, his supposed client, and when the on rare occasions defendants would walk out arguments to various criminal appeals. In ney walks in and, despite never meeting the father who handed him the white envelope of the courthouse as free persons because addition, Jamie Resch is an experienced trial young defendant, assured her “you and I both with the $80,000 questioned his behavior, he the prosecutors do not accept the fact that in attorney and prosecutor, as he has success- know you are guilty; plead guilty and save simply said, “You are not my client, your son many cases the defendant may be innocent, or may be a victim of entrapment by corrupt fully handled criminal cases throughout the everyone time and effort.” is; I don’t have to answer to you.” police offi cers or sloppy police work. State of Nevada, which involved everything Another case in mind is when a young While technically it was true, and the That is how it is with private practice at- black Hispanic man got in trouble in Las decision to accept a plea bargain was up to from trespassing all the way through sexual torneys, attorneys that get paid cold cash for offenses and murder. Many of his cases in- Vegas while attending a convention and his the son, the fact is that the son has no means their services; now imagine what can happen volved state employees or public offi cials, mother sent a local attorney $10,000.00 as to raise that kind of money or even the intel- with the Public Defenders where both the which thereby featured many unique and retainer; the attorney sent an assistant to the ligence to make a decision of that caliber on prosecutors and the public defenders get paid sensitive aspects. Clark County Detention Center to tell the his own behalf. by the same source — the injustice is almost Las Vegas is a city that has become known young computer engineer to “plead guilty The Las Vegas Tribune has a fi le cabinet incalculable; in all the years of publication, as the city where one comes on vacation and and get it over with.” full of cases like those above where the the Las Vegas Tribune can count on the fi n- leaves on probation, in part because of the There is a case where a hard-working fa- alleged defense attorney would suggest, gers of one hand when the Public Defender lack of effi cient legal defense where most ther got in debt to give a supposedly famous advise, recommend and even force the client really defended a client. FORMER OPPONENTS AARON BAUTISTA • DAVID LOPEZ • MINGO COLLASO

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Paid for and authorized by The Committee to Elect Melissa Clary May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 5 Pompeo warns Russia: US won’t tolerate election interference By Morgan Chalfant conveyed Trump’s desire to expand imir Putin in Helsinki last summer The Hill arms controls agreements to in- and the phone call between the two Secretary of State Mike Pompeo clude more countries and weapons leaders earlier this month. said Tuesday that he told Russian systems, saying it would be “im- Lavrov in part blamed the low Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov portant” to involve China in future point in the U.S.-Russia relation- that the United States would not agreements to the extent possible. ship on the policies enacted under tolerate future Russian interference “The president wants serious the Obama administration and in American elections. arms control that delivers real special counsel Robert Mueller’s Speaking to reporters at a news security to the American people,” investigation into Russian interfer- conference in Sochi, Pompeo said Pompeo said, noting the two coun- ence in the 2016 election. he told Lavrov that “interference in tries would have “more extensive’ “Russia is interested in nor- American elections is unacceptable discussions about arms control malizing our dialogue and we’re and if the Russians were engaged going forward. convinced that is quite possible and in that in 2020 it would put our Pompeo also emphasized the real if we hold this dialogue on mu- relationship in an even worse place desire of the Trump administration tually respect and consideration of than it has been.” to improve relations with Russia in each other’s interest,” Lavrov said, “We would not tolerate that,” Russia has long denied interfer- control, the political upheaval in order to work on areas of mutual according to a translation. Pompeo said. ing in the 2016 presidential elec- Venezuela, North Korean denucle- concern, describing Tuesday’s talks Pompeo’s trip to Russia, which President Trump’s chief diplo- tion, despite the conclusion of the arization and Iran. as “a good step in that direction.” was also slated to include a meet- mat has faced pressure from Demo- U.S. intelligence community. On The secretary of State later de- “We had a frank discussions ing with Putin, comes weeks after crats to take a hard line on Russia’s Tuesday, Lavrov accused the U.S. scribed the discussion as “frank” about many issues, including many Mueller’s report into Russian inter- election interference during his of meddling in Russian political and said the two discussed a variety places we disagree,” Pompeo told ference was released. The 448-page meeting with Russian offi cials this affairs and described allegations of areas of disagreement, including reporters. “The United States stands document provided an exhaustive week. Pompeo said Tuesday that that Russia interfered in the 2016 Russia’s support for embattled Ven- ready to fi nd common ground with account of Kremlin-backed efforts the U.S. was opposed to interfer- election as “baseless.” ezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Russia as long as the two of us can to use social media and the release ence from any country. “Such insinuations are absolute- “On Venezuela, we have dis- engage seriously on those issues.” of hacked material to meddle in the “We’ve said this not only about ly fake,” Lavrov said in opening agreement. I urged my Russian col- “President Trump has made 2016 vote to sway it in Trump’s the Russians but about other coun- remarks, according to a translator. leagues to support the Venezuelan clear that his expectation is that we favor. tries as well,” he told reporters. Pompeo spoke to reporters after people as they return democracy to will have an improved relationship Mueller did not ultimately es- “Our elections are important and meeting with Lavrov in the Black their country,” Pompeo said. between our two countries, this tablish that members of Trump’s sacred and they must be kept free Sea resort of Sochi. The two said Pompeo also indicated that will benefi t each of our peoples, campaign conspired with Russia and fair and with no outside country they discussed a variety of bilateral arms control was a major part and I think that our talks here today to meddle in the election, a result interfering.” and global issues, including arms of the discussion, following the were a good step in that direction,” Trump has cheered as vindicating !"#$%&'()*%'+,-% Trump.'(%+,/'(0%*+%"1#2! administration’s decision Pompeo added. him and his associates of allega- FCC Gets Tough earlier this year to withdraw from Lavrov likewise described the tions of Russia “collusion.” a decades-old arms control pact meeting as a “frank and useful Trump said Monday he plans to (Continued from Page 5) that Washington has long accused conversation” meant to build on meet with Putin on the sidelines of “There seems to be some inconsistency between saying Huawei is a Moscow of violating. the one-on-one meeting between the Group of 20 (G-20) meeting in national security threat but we would allow companies like China Mobile The top U.S. diplomat said he Trump and Russian President Vlad- Osaka, Japan, at the end of June. and other Chinese carriers to have access to U.S. networks,” Triolo told 3'45%6)7%89%:;,%<)&&4::,,%:)%,.,<:%874'*%=*>5(,* The Hill. It is unlikely the FCC’s China Mobile decision will move the needle in the U.S.-China trade talks, experts said, but as the two economic su- A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM perpowers wrangle over trade, the U.S. will look for other ways to keep up pressure on Chinese telecom companies. MAYOR “I think it’s just going to make the trade talks even more diffi cult,” Kendall said. CAROLYN GOODMAN School Spending (Continued from Page 1) and be signed as promised by the in well-constructed, high quality governor it will snatch funds from educational facilities. Let’s do this.” schools that could have been spent In pursuit of that largesse for on such things as Sisolak’s pro- state construction unions, the As- posed 3 percent salary hikes for all sembly at the end of April passed state teachers, plus 2 percent merit Assembly Bill 136, which would raises in each of the next two years. reverse a modest rollback passed The Clark County School Dis- in 2015 that reduced the prevailing trict is already complaining that the wage for public school and college funding earmarked for the district is construction to 90 percent of the inadequate to cover those proposed prevailing wage and raised the raises. threshold for covered projects from The outlook was further clouded $100,000 to $250,000. this past week when the Econom- The prevailing wage law re- ic Forum, which by law sets the quires that workers on public con- amount of money the Legislature struction jobs be paid no less than may spend during the next bien- the “prevailing” wage in the area nium based on current taxes, said where the work is being done. The a paltry $42.8 million more than wage rate is set by the state Labor previous estimates will be avail- Commissioner based on a survey of able to spend. That’s less than 0.5 “I ENTHUSIASTICALLY ENDORSE BRIAN KNUDSEN contractors. The survey is so time percent of the $8.8 billion general consuming that in reality only union fund budget. FOR LAS VEGAS CITY COUNCIL, WARD 1.” shops bother to comply, meaning Gov. Sisolak spun the news the prevailing wage is the highest by boasting that the report means union wage. Nevada has the “fastest growing Every Assembly Republican economy in the country and contin- present voted against AB136. ues to outpace the rest of the nation Assemblyman Gregory Hafen, in terms of job growth.” a Pahrump Republican, was quot- Assembly Republican Leader ed by the Carson City newspaper Jim Wheeler said the Economic Fo- as saying that the state’s school rum forecast will put the governor’s districts have estimated AB136 no new taxes promises to the test. would add $35 million to the cost of “In its simplest terms, the Gov- building public and charter schools. ernor and the Democrats are try- Alexis Hansen, a Sparks Republi- ing to spend more money than can, said it would add 25 percent to is available,” Wheeler said in a the cost of new schools. statement put out by the Republican Strangely, Nevada System of leadership. “How will Democrats Higher Education originally said keep their promise to teachers and the bill would cost it $18.5 million unions while still balancing the over the next two years, but later state budget?” withdrew its fi scal note during tes- Republican Assemblywoman timony before the Assembly Ways Robin Titus remarked, “Simply and Means Committee, saying it put, there is not enough money to was too diffi cult to forecast what go around.” the market will be in the next two It is time for our lawmakers to years. make some tough decisions and not Should the bill pass the Senate be penny wise and pound foolish. 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Census citizenship question Can Apple face a The Trump administration’s efforts to add class-action lawsuit? a question about citizenship landed in front of Apple has found itself in the crosshairs of the justices last month, just weeks before the the high court as the justices debate whether deadline to get the query added to the census. to allow a class-action lawsuit alleging the Opponents argue that asking about cit- tech giant has a monopoly over iPhone apps izenship will cause noncitizens and other to move forward. immigrants to skip the question or the census A group of consumers want to sue the altogether, leading to an inaccurate count of Some of the court’s conservative justices they will likely side with the inmate. company, claiming that app developers are the population. Census data is used to deter- questioned during oral arguments on the new The case even drew remarks from the artificially inflating the price for apps because mine congressional representation as well as cases whether they were even the right body typically silent Justice Clarence Thomas, Apple receives 30 percent of each sale made federal funding. to call the shots, suggesting that the states the only African American on the Supreme through the App Store. But the Trump administration argues that should handle it themselves. Court, whose question during the case was The court’s liberal minority signaled that it needs to collect the data in order to assist “Have we really reached the moment, only the second time in a decade that he has it backed the consumers’ right to sue the the Justice Department in its enforcement of even though it would be a big lift for this spoken up during oral arguments. tech giant. But the stance of the conservative the Voting Rights Act. court to get involved, where the other actors The justices can either order a new trial for majority was less clear, meaning the court The court’s more liberal justices came out can’t do it?” Kavanaugh asked. Flowers or affirm the Mississippi Supreme could again be divided on one of the biggest swinging during oral arguments, questioning But at least one of the court’s liberal jus- Court’s ruling upholding Flowers’s convic- cases of the term. the administration’s facts and suggesting the tices seemed more inclined to make a ruling. tion and death sentence. Attorneys for Apple and the U.S. gov- question was improperly added to the census. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg asked if Separation of church-state ernment argued that the developers are the But the court’s conservative majority sig- there was “any genuine doubt” that Maryland The court is again tasked with taking up a ones responsible for any price increases. But naled they back adding the question, making Democrats intended to strip Republicans of case over the separation of church and state, some of the justices, including Kavanaugh, a victory for Trump seem likely. one seat in the House with their redrawing of this time over a state commission’s caretak- questioned that argument. Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavana- the congressional district. ing of a large cross as part of a memorial for “How do we know the 30 percent charge ugh — both Trump nominees — noted that With two lower courts recently striking veterans. is not affecting the price?” he asked. other countries often ask about citizenship. down district maps in Michigan and Ohio The American Legion had built 40-foot If the justices rule in favor of the consum- Justice Samuel Alito also said it would and ordering them to be redrawn ahead of tall cross in a memorial park for World War I ers, it will be a major blow for Apple. The be “arbitrary and capricious” for Commerce the 2020 elections, the pressure is on the veterans in Maryland, and the Maryland-Na- company is citing a 1977 Supreme Court Secretary Wilbur Ross to accept staff’s claims Supreme Court to issue a decision that could tional Capital Park and Planning Commission ruling that found damages in antitrust battles that they could build a statistical model to help resolve at least some of the legal ques- eventually took over responsibility for the should only go to those immediately suffering collect data about citizenship without it yet tions at hand. park, including caring for the cross. because of the anticompetitive behavior. existing, instead of just collecting the infor- Race’s role in jury selection But non-Christian residents took up issues And the company argues that only app de- mation through the census. for a death penalty case with the cross over its Christian symbolism velopers can sue over any alleged monopoly, The Commerce Department, which issues The justices have signaled that they are and argued that the government’s care of not any app purchasers. the decennial census, has said that it needs to willing to rule in favor of an inmate who start printing materials in June in order to get claims that racial discrimination during the the survey out on time. The court typically jury selection process tainted his murder Grassley: US-Canada near deal waits until the end of the term to issue block- trials. buster decisions like this one, but experts say Curtis Flowers of Mississippi alleges that to lift tariffs on steel, aluminum the justices are likely to make an exception prosecutor Doug Evans repeatedly stopped By Rachel Frazin in this case in order to make that deadline. black individuals from sitting on the jury for The Hill Three federal judges had already blocked his trials for the murder of four people in a Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) signaled the question’s addition. If the court does furniture store. Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada might be rule in favor of the question, it will be yet Flowers, who is African American, moving closer to a deal that will lift steel and another instance of the justices upholding a claims that during his first four trials, Evans aluminum tariffs implemented by President controversial Trump action. struck every potential black juror. His fifth Trump. Partisan gerrymandering cases trial ended in a mistrial, meaning there is He told reporters during a press call that he The justices appeared to be divided in their no information about the race of the struck is optimistic “based on the fact that it seems approach to a pair of partisan gerrymandering jurors, but during a sixth trial the prosecutor to me … that they’re talking,” according to cases, pointing back to their past struggles to accepted the first qualified black juror before Politico. address the issue. rejecting five more. “That’s my understanding. And [there’s] Democrats in North Carolina argued be- Prosecutors are allowed to strike a certain even the possibility of some face-to-face talks take for them to pass Trump’s U.S.-Mexi- fore the court that Republicans constructed number of individuals from juries for undis- very soon.” the Senate Finance Committee co-Canada Agreement (USMCA). the state’s congressional district in favor closed reasons, but a previous Supreme Court chairman added. “And maybe in 48 hours Grassley also said that if the NAFTA-re- of the GOP. And Republicans in Maryland ruling found that those strikes can’t be used I’ll have a more definitive answer for you.” placement agreement is not passed this year, alleged that Democrats in the state redrew to reject jurors on the basis of race. Grassley did not discuss how such discus- it will be halted until after the 2020 elections a district in such a way that it eliminated a The Supreme Court is considering wheth- sions were going with Mexico, but Mexican “If we don’t get it done this year, it won’t GOP congressional seat. er a prosecutor’s history of discrimination undersecretary for North America told Polit- be done until after the next presidential elec- The high court has previously noted that during jury selection should factor into any ico that he hoped to reach an agreement on tion,” Grassley said. state legislature’s drawing of congressional court’s determinations on new discrimination the matter in the next few weeks. The senator has previously advocated for districts is an inherently political process and allegations. Flowers claims that Evans does Grassley also indicated that a tariff agree- Trump to remove the tariffs. that it can be difficult to tell exactly when have such a history and that it should be ment would put more pressure on House The Hill has reached out to the U.S. Trade those maps have become too partisan. considered — and the justices signaled that Democrats to explicitly say what it would Representative’s office for comment.

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Small Studio Associates, LLC. May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 7 Supreme Court rules iPhone users can sue Apple over App Store prices By Jacqueline Thomsen this ruling expands a previous ruling (Illinois and Harper Neidig Brick’s), and increases liability risks for The Hill multi-sided business models,” Black said in a The Supreme Court on Monday said that statement. “The decision may unintentionally iPhone users can proceed with a class-action expose businesses offering digital platform lawsuit against Apple over its control of app services to unintended liability.” sales in a ruling that could threaten the com- The decision comes as Apple and oth- pany’s exclusive marketplace of third-party er tech companies face growing antitrust software. scrutiny over the way they operate their A group of consumers had sued Apple, platforms. The high court provided a rare win claiming that the company’s monopoly over for antitrust reformers, who see large tech its App Store led to inflated app prices. Apple companies as a unique threat to competition disputed the legality of the suit, arguing the and consumers. consumers had no standing to sue the compa- “I think it’ll have clear implications for ny because it merely operated the App Store tech companies,” said Sandeep Vaheesan, the as an intermediary between users and the legal director at the Open Markets Institute, developers who make and sell apps. which filed an amicus brief in the case in Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the opin- Apple charges developers a 30 percent “creates uncertainty” for the entire e-com- support of Pepper. ion for the 5-4 decision, surprising many by fee for sales through the App Store but al- merce industry. Vaheesan applauded the majority opinion lows the developers to set the prices. The Apple in a statement denied that the App breaking with his conservative colleagues for recognizing that the Sherman Act of 1890, and siding with the court’s liberal justices. plaintiffs argued that the arrangement makes Store was a monopoly. the nation’s first federal antitrust law, gave The Supreme Court had ruled in the 1977 apps on Apple’s marketplace more expensive “Today’s decision means plaintiffs can consumers the right to bring lawsuits against case Illinois Brick Co. v. Illinois that only than they would be in a more competitive proceed with their case in District court. alleged monopolies. “direct purchasers” of products have standing environment. We’re confident we will prevail when the Apple, Vaheesan said, is “really the giant to bring antitrust lawsuits. In his decision, The justices did not address the merits facts are presented and that the App Store is sitting between the two ends of the market.” Kavanaugh rejected Apple’s argument that of the plaintiffs’ case against Apple, but the not a monopoly by any metric,” the company The music streaming service Spotify filed it was the app developers, and not the com- ruling allows the case to advance through a said in a statement to The Hill. an antitrust complaint against Apple in the pany operating the App Store, that sold the federal district court. “We’re proud to have created the safest, European Union alleging that the company’s programs directly to users. “In this case, unlike in Illinois Brick, the most secure and trusted platform for cus- “Apple’s theory would provide a roadmap iPhone owners are not consumers at the bot- tomers and a great business opportunity for 30 percent commission on app sales is effec- for monopolistic retailers to structure trans- tom of a vertical distribution chain who are all developers around the world. Developers tively a tax on a company that is competing actions with manufacturers or suppliers so as attempting to sue manufacturers at the top of set the price they want to charge for their app with Apple Music, its own streaming service. to evade antitrust claims by consumers and the chain,” Kavanaugh wrote. and Apple has no role in that,” the statement “Apple operates a platform that, for over thereby thwart effective antitrust enforce- “There is no intermediary in the distribu- added. a billion people around the world, is the ment,” Kavanaugh wrote. tion chain between Apple and the consumer. “The vast majority of apps on the App gateway to the internet,” Spotify CEO Daniel Leading the dissent for the four conserva- The iPhone owners purchase apps directly Store are free and Apple gets nothing from Ek said in a blog post in March. “Apple is tives was Justice Neil Gorsuch — who, like from the retailer Apple, who is the alleged them. The only instance where Apple shares both the owner of the iOS platform and the Kavanaugh, is a Trump appointee. Gorsuch antitrust violator,” he continued. “The iPhone in revenue is if the developer chooses to sell App Store—and a competitor to services argued that if Apple’s App Store practices owners pay the alleged overcharge directly digital services through the App Store.” like Spotify. are indeed monopolistic, then it would be to Apple.” Ed Black, the president and CEO of the “In theory, this is fine,” Ek added. “But the app developers who are harmed and have The four plaintiffs, led by Robert Pepper, Computer & Communications Industry in Apple’s case, they continue to give them- standing to sue and not the consumers. filed their lawsuit in 2011. Association, a trade group which filed a selves an unfair advantage at every turn.” Gorsuch was joined by Chief Justice The Justice Department filed a brief in brief in support of Apple, called the ruling Apple did not immediately respond when John Roberts and Justices Samuel Alito and support of Apple last year, arguing that an “disappointing.” asked for comment. Apple shares were down Clarence Thomas. appellate decision siding with consumers “We are concerned that the outcome of more than 5 percent for the day. Kavanaugh breaks with conservative court in Apple decision By Jacqueline Thomsen facts and I apply the law.” Kavanaugh responded to Alito’s gets the lay of the land,” Stone said. The Hill Kavanaugh has sided with the opinion with a statement, saying But he noted that just because Supreme Court Justice Brett liberals in a handful of other cases that while he has “great respect” for Kavanaugh is consistently ruling Kavanaugh sided with the liberal since he joined the court last year the justice’s dissent, he believes the with the conservative wing of the wing of the court in a Monday after a controversial confirmation court made the right call. court now doesn’t mean that he will ruling that found iPhone users can hearing in which his appointment The times when Kavanaugh necessarily do so going forward. sue Apple over App Store prices, a was nearly submarined by allega- has broken with conservatives, Stone pointed to Kavanaugh’s significant and surprising decision tions of sexual misconduct from however, are the exceptions. In his age as potentially shaping his future that shows the Trump nominee isn’t decades ago, when he was a high short time on the court, Kavanaugh role on the court: At 54, the justice afraid to buck the court’s conserva- school student. has consistently ruled as part of the could serve for decades. tive majority. Both he and Chief Justice John court’s conservative majority. And he said that, with the court While Kavanaugh has consis- Roberts joined the liberals in De- He showed that again on Mon- repeatedly issuing 5-4 opinions tently aligned himself with the cember as they rejected requests to day when he sided with the con- along ideological lines, some jus- court’s more conservative justices, hear cases seeking to block Planned servative justices in a 5-4 decision tices may fear that their decisions he has from time to time broken Parenthood from receiving Medic- reversing a prior precedent set are seen as being made with a rank to join the Supreme Court’s aid funding. by the high court. Liberal Justice partisan tint. liberals. And Kavanaugh and the liberal Stephen Breyer, who authored the “The justices have to be seen, And the newest justice did so wing ruled in March to order a stay dissenting opinion, expressed dis- not only by the citizens but espe- again with his ruling in the Apple Apple ruling. of execution for a Buddhist inmate may with the ruling. cially by lawyers and judges below case on Monday, in which he au- Fox News legal analyst Andrew in Texas, as the state’s policy at the “Today’s decision can only them, as deciding cases on the basis thored the opinion, finding that Napolitano also said during an time prevented his spiritual adviser cause one to wonder which cases of honest judgment about the law,” iPhone users can move forward appearance on the network that he from being in the room during the court will overrule next,” wrote Stone said, or the court could risk with a class-action lawsuit against “did not see” Kavanaugh’s decision the moment of death. Kavanaugh Breyer in a remark many saw as an losing its legitimacy. the tech giant over allegedly in- in the case coming. wrote the concurring opinion for allusion to a possible future deci- However, Cornell law professor flated app prices. “All the indications about the order. sion on abortion rights. George Hay said he wasn’t shocked Some conservatives said the Brett Kavanaugh were that he At least one conservative justice Geoffrey Stone, a law professor by Kavanaugh’s decision. He said ruling is a sign the newest conser- was a monolithic conservative on Monday made his displeasure at the University of Chicago, said the justice signaled during his rul- vative member of the court can’t be that wouldn’t even listen to the with Kavanaugh’s ruling known: that it’s not surprising for a new jus- ing on the Anthem-Cigna merger as trusted to always rule in their favor. other side,” the judge said. “And Justice Samuel Alito wrote a biting tice like Kavanaugh to largely side a judge on the D.C. Circuit Court of “I’ve been skeptical of Kavana- during the course of the unfortunate opinion that called it “seriously with the justices he’s ideologically Appeals that he would favor solu- ugh as a pick since Trump named hearings that he had, when he was wrong” and argued that by review- aligned with. tions in antitrust cases that would him. This is another reason why,” allowed to talk about his political ing last-minute appeals in death “The normal justice who is new benefit consumers. conservative commentator Ben philosophy, he said I am not a penalty cases, the court is “inviting to the court is likely to be reason- During that case, Kavanaugh Shapiro tweeted in response to the monolithic anything, I listen to the abuse.” ably cautious in making sure he (See Kavanaugh, Page 8)

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But at the moment I don’t September to pass legislation preventing know if that’s something the White House another funding lapse, lawmakers are sending would support,” he said. up warning signs to their colleagues and the A Democratic leadership aide added that White House that they are heading toward a talks are underway but declined to give an up- fall train wreck, with deadlines for raising the date on the status of negotiations. The source debt ceiling and preventing across-the-board dismissed any link between the roadblocks on budget cuts and the second shutdown of the disaster aid and potential funding headaches year all in the same month. for Congress in the coming months, saying Senate Appropriations Committee Chair- one has nothing to do with the other. man Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) on Wednesday When asked if the current stalemate raises said he highlighted the deadlines, and the concerns about trying to fund the govern- consequences for failing to get a budget deal, But they ran into a “hiccup” over the cent disasters in the Midwest and Southeast. ment, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) responded, weekend, and senators signaled this week that Asked if he thought Mulvaney was play- during a GOP lunch this week with Vice Pres- “poor Richard Shelby.” ident Pence and in a phone call with acting the administration’s $4.5 billion request for ing a “constructive” role in the disaster relief “Shelby hasn’t been given clear direction White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney. emergency funding for the border was com- negotiations, Shelby responded by saying: on where we’re going. He wants to go to work “That’s what I told our caucus — that plicating the talks. With legislation slowing “Constructive role? He’s certainly playing and I want to join him. Without a number, this will be draconian,” he said, referring to to a crawl in the Senate, the White House has a role.” we’re at a loss,” he said, referring to the need the looming cuts. “They probably haven’t a limited number of must-pass bills it could The disaster bill pales in comparison to the for topline defense and nondefense figures. thought about it much because they think try to attach the border funding to. months-long process for preventing an Oc- Republicans prided themselves on their we’ll take care of it.” “Well, we have to see what exactly he tober shutdown — budget deals in Congress appropriations work last year, when they Asked if he thought the White House un- wants,” Minority Leader Charles Schumer followed by passing 12 appropriations bills. passed all 12 bills in the committee by the derstood how steep the spending cuts would (D-N.Y.) told reporters during a weekly press The limbo status in the Senate comes as be, Shelby demurred, then said he was going conference, referring to Trump. “But you House Democrats are pushing ahead with end of June. But even that high-water mark to meet with President Trump. know, again, he complicated up the disaster their own spending plan, setting up a clash ended in multiple short-term spending bills The growing concern about the chances of bill once. Maybe now he’s doing it twice. with GOP senators and the White House and a 35-day partial government shutdown, getting agreements to raise the budget caps That’s what it seems to be.” as the fall deadlines draw closer. House the longest in U.S. history. and fund the government comes as Congress The disaster aid bill stalemated more than Democrats are aiming to pass all 12 of their Shelby said he warned Mulvaney and his and the administration have struggled for a month ago after Trump criticized Puerto appropriations bills next month, potentially colleagues that if they can’t resolve disaster months to strike a smaller deal on a stalled Rico’s handling of recovery money during giving them an opening for leverage in the aid it would be a “bleak winter” as they try package of disaster recovery aid. a closed-door Republican lunch. He tweeted upcoming funding negotiations. to fund the government. Sen. John Thune (S.D.), the No. 2 Senate this week that “Puerto Rico should be very Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell “I told the caucus and I told Mulvaney, Republican, said the struggle to reach a deal happy and the Dems should stop blocking (R-Ky.) announced last month that he, Speak- too … the disaster bill is very important,” on disaster aid was “not a good bellwether” much needed Disaster Relief!” er Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Trump had Shelby said. “But it pales in comparison to for the rest of the fiscal year. Shelby acknowledged Wednesday, more agreed to engage in staff-level talks to try to what the next thing is — the big regular ap- “It’s not a good sign,” he said. than a month into the standoff, that he doesn’t find a two-year budget caps deal on defense propriations. If we can’t work this out, we’re Senators appeared optimistic late last know what the White House wants in the and nondefense spending. going to have a bleak winter.” week that they would be able to reach a deal legislation in order for Trump to sign it. But Thune said Wednesday that he expects He added to reporters, “You guys will on the recovery legislation after Shelby and he urged the administration to take the win on several Senate Republicans will want to get be here a long time. So, don’t plan any va- Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) swapped offers. being able to provide relief for a spate of re- a two-year budget deal but hadn’t gotten a cations.” Nadler says Mueller will not testify next week By Morgan Chalfant testimony. Nadler said he hoped the Mueller’s public appearance over in his actions related to the inves- results. The Hill committee would not need to resort the weekend when he wrote on tigation. Barr and Deputy Attorney Barr later told the Senate Judi- House Judiciary Committee to subpoenaing Mueller, but did not Twitter that the special counsel General Rod Rosenstein reviewed ciary Committee that the two spoke Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y) rule it out. “should not testify.” the evidence Mueller collected and after he received the letter. He said said Friday that special counsel Democrats originally sought to Mueller is still an employee of deemed it insufficient to accuse Mueller told him the memo did Robert Mueller will not be testi- have Mueller testify on May 15. the Justice Department, meaning Trump of obstruction. not mischaracterize the findings fying before his panel next week. Nadler’s remarks came days that Barr could instruct him not The appetite for Mueller’s tes- but that he was unhappy with the Nadler told reporters that the after the committee voted along to testify or otherwise delay his timony has increased in recent media coverage of it and believed committee is still negotiating over party lines to recommend Attorney testimony. Congress could then weeks, after a letter surfaced from releasing more from the report his testimony with the Justice De- General William Barr be held in subpoena him to appear. Mueller late March revealing he objected to would provide more context. partment and Mueller but expects Barr’s memo stating his bottom line Barr was initially scheduled to contempt of Congress for failing is expected to vacate his position in the special counsel to appear. the coming days, though the exact conclusions, which was issued three appear before Nadler’s panel last to comply with a congressional “It won’t be next week. We’re date of his departure is not known. weeks before the attorney general week for testimony on Mueller’s subpoena for the special counsel’s negotiating now,” Nadler said. Mueller’s testimony promises released Mueller’s redacted report. investigation and report; however, full report and underlying evidence. “We’re talking with him and the plenty of drama. Mueller has been Mueller wrote in the March 27 he declined to show up after Dem- Justice Department.” Democrats, who have been crit- silent throughout his two-year letter that Barr’s four-page memo ocrats demanded committee coun- Nadler did not give a specific ical of Barr’s handling of Mueller’s investigation into Russian inter- “did not fully capture the context, sels question him — something reason for why Mueller would not report, are eager to question the ference in the 2016 election, and nature, and substance” of the inves- the Justice Department criticized testify next week, telling reporters special counsel on his investigation his appearance would present law- tigation’s conclusions and resulted as “unprecedented” and “inappro- it “just hasn’t developed.” and, particularly, on his inquiry into makers with the rare opportunity in “public confusion” about its priate.” “He will come at some point. potential obstruction of justice by to question the special counsel on If it’s necessary, we will subpoena President Trump. his findings. him and he will come,” Nadler Barr has repeatedly said he does Mueller ultimately did not es- said later. not object to Mueller testifying, tablish that members of Trump’s The Judiciary Committee chair- and Trump has left the decision up campaign conspired with Russia, man declined to characterize nego- to the attorney general — though and did not make a decision on tiations over the special counsel’s the president voiced objection to whether Trump obstructed justice Kavanaugh (Continued from Page 7) But Kavanaugh has indicated that he is willing to said he would favor the merger because customers read the antitrust precedent differently than his con- could see lower costs. servative counterparts in order to benefit consumers, “Kavanaugh said, ‘Wait a minute. 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President Trump is looking to stop lower It would also be hard to get a case before courts from being able to issue wide-ranging the Supreme Court that allows it to rule injunctions in a move that could dramatically solely on the constitutionality of national limit the authority of judges. injunctions since challenges to injunctions The plan comes as groups opposed to are often part of broader cases. Trump have been able to get several of his That means the justices could effectively policies, including those seeking to limit im- dodge the issue, ruling on the merits of an migration, put on hold by nationwide orders injunction as it applies to a specific case issued by lower courts in battles that were without necessarily ruling on the wider eventually decided by the Supreme Court. constitutionality of nationwide injunctions. Advocacy groups that have pushed judges Legal experts also noted to The Hill that to issue nationwide injunctions say they are parties out of power have long supported necessary to protect people from policies they injunctions, while those in power have op- see as harmful, and some legal experts agree, posed them. arguing that the right to issue such actions is Democrats and the Obama administration, protected under the Constitution. for example, opposed national injunctions But opponents argue that injunctions when they were issued in response to some should be applied more narrowly to groups of the former president’s policies, such as that are directly impacted, saying the more ObamaCare and the Deferred Action for liberal use of injunctions is hurting the judi- Childhood Arrivals program. cial system. by convincing a judge to issue a nationwide parties and not an entire nation. And if indi- “The party who holds the presidency Vice President Pence this week brought injunction, arguing that more soldiers than viduals in a lawsuit want the order applied doesn’t like them. And the party who’s out the issue front and center, saying in a speech those filing the lawsuit would have been nationally, Bray said, they could always file of power does like them,” Amanda Frost, a to the conservative Federalist Society that the impacted by the action. a class-action lawsuit to do so. law professor at American University, told administration has been “unfairly” targeted The administration eventually imple- “Everybody in the class will win or lose The Hill. by injunctions — and promising to unveil in mented a more limited form of its ban on together,” Bray said. And he noted that if one Frost said she supports the existence of coming days pathways to put the issue before transgender service members. party loses its case for a national injunction national injunctions. But she said that judges the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Cecillia Wang, a deputy legal before one judge “someone else can take should be cautious in issuing the orders and “So I say to all those gathered here: For director for the American Civil Liberties another bite at the apple in another court.” only do so if they feel it’s necessary to protect the sake of our liberty, our security, our pros- Union, said the administration’s effort to limit Nicholas Bagley, a law professor at the a wide range of Americans wrongly impacted perity and the separation of powers, this era the scope of injunctions “is simply to stand University of Michigan who is similarly by a federal policy. of judicial activism must come to an end,” in the way of justice.” opposed to nationwide injunctions, said pol- But she rejected the argument made by Pence said. “The Supreme Court of the Unit- Wang also argued that the power to issue icies that are challenged in court deserve to Pence and others that one federal judge ed States must clarify that district judges can nationwide injunctions is protected under the undergo a “robust” review in the courts and should not be allowed to make a ruling that decide no more than the cases before them.” Constitution. should not simply be put on ice by the ruling can impact the entire nation. Pursuing an end to nationwide injunctions “I can’t take seriously the vice president’s of a single judge. “That’s how our district courts work. A would mark the latest attempt by President threat to undo what the founders of the coun- “What I struggle with is why anyone single judge gets to decide lots of sweeping Trump to shape the federal courts after get- try, the framers of the Constitution intended, would support handing to judges the authority questions about policy that are applied na- ting two Supreme Court justices confirmed which is to have a safeguard against unlawful to put a halt to important government pro- tionwide,” Frost said. and more than 100 of his judicial picks in- executive branch action,” Wang said. grams just because they happen to get their And she noted that the Trump administra- stalled by the Senate. But other legal experts oppose nationwide knickers in a twist about a particular case,” tion can always appeal a judge’s ruling and Trump opponents have argued that na- injunctions. They argue that judges’ rulings Bagley said. receive a stay on an injunction, as it recently tionwide injunctions are necessary to protect blocking policies should apply only to those It’s unclear how the Supreme Court would did over an order that would have paused a people who may not be part of a lawsuit but behind the legal challenge and that courts rule if the question does land before it. Trump policy requiring some asylum-seekers would nonetheless be impacted by a partic- are overstepping their bounds by issuing Justice Clarence Thomas, a conservative to remain in Mexico as their cases are pro- ular policy or legislation. wide-ranging injunctions. appointed by former President George H.W. cessed in the U.S. “When the extent of the harm is nation- Samuel Bray, a law professor at the Uni- Bush, has previously called for the Supreme Ultimately, Frost said, conservatives who wide, the relief should be nationwide,” Sasha versity of Notre Dame who has been vocal Court to take up the issue of national injunc- are now seeking to limit injunctions may Buchert, a senior attorney for the LGBT in his opposition to national injunctions, said tions if they continue to be used in the legal come to regret it should the Supreme Court rights group Lambda Legal, told The Hill. such sweeping orders “take the courts outside system. rule in their favor. She pointed to the ban on transgender of their constitutional role.” But some experts say the rest of the court “It’s shortsighted to get rid of them and service members as an example of a national He argued that district courts were de- may be wary of deciding to take away a say, ‘Well, that will produce more policy that policy that the group was able to fend off signed to rule on matters involving specific power from judges that is currently used I like.’ It might well not,” she said.

Why we want Melissa Clary for Ward 3 City Council Originally from rural Menifee, California, tration from UNLV. An active member of the Oversight and Accountability Commission for Melissa lost her father to melanoma skin can- American Society for Public Administration, the State of Nevada by Governor Brian San- cer at an early age. Through perseverance she continues to serve as a mentor for UNLV doval. She serves as Chair for the Mesquite and hard work, she overcame, going on to be students working toward their MPA. Club, the state’s longest running women’s one of the first in her family to graduate from In 2010, Melissa worked for the United philanthropic organization, and is a board college. One of six kids, Melissa earned aca- States Agency for International Development member for Emerge Nevada, dedicated to demic honors while balancing extracurricular in Washington, D.C., where she gained sig- training women to run for political office. She activities and working two part-time jobs. nificant federal experience preparing agency is a Community Advocate for the Southern Melissa worked as a zoning technician in budgets, responding to Congressional inqui- Nevada Homelessness Continuum of Care planning and land use for the County of San ries, and managing government contracts. board, which aims to reduce homelessness Diego while earning her bachelor’s from San She returned to Nevada in 2011 to work for in the Valley, and co-founded the nonprofit Diego State University. After college, Melissa the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A The Huntridge Foundation, to preserve the earned a paralegal certificate in business certified Project Management Professional, architectural integrity, history, and culture of and environmental law at the University of Melissa is proud to serve America’s veterans the Huntridge Theatre. She also is proud of San Diego. She worked in law before seizing by managing high-profile construction projects her Foundation efforts with Assemblywoman an opportunity to relocate to Las Vegas in in IT infrastructure for hospitals and clinics. Heidi Swank and Assemblyman Elliot Ander- 2005 to manage parks and recreation plan- Through her revival of the once-stagnant son to pass Assembly Bill 371, establishing ning and capital improvements for the City of Huntridge Neighborhood Association in 2011, Restore Nevada’s Treasures, a fund de- Las Vegas. From 2005 to 2010, Melissa was grants authorship, and sponsorship initiatives, signed to help preserve and rehabilitate en- instrumental in acquiring millions of dollars in she has become more than a helping hand to dangered historic buildings across the state. federal funding to construct new parks and those in need. She has used her knowledge Melissa enjoys fixing up her 1951 Hunt- trails and renovate older parks such as Gary of municipal procedures and her nonprofit and ridge Neighborhood home and spending Reese Freedom Park and Justice Myron E. business networks to the benefit of her neigh- time with friends, family and her dogs. When Leavitt and Jaycee Community Park. While bors and the Las Vegas community writ large. Melissa is not working or volunteering, she working for the City of Las Vegas, Melissa Active at both a local and state level, Me- enjoys traveling, trail running, and hiking in received her master’s in public adminis- lissa was recently appointed to the Mining the scenic desert.

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Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 15-21, 2019 Rosenstein: Comey has become ‘a partisan pundit’ By Olivia Beavers DOJ prosecutors or former Attorney General “If I had been the decision-maker, the The Hill Loretta Lynch — that the FBI investigation removal would have been handled very dif- Former Deputy Attorney General Rod had closed the Clinton email probe and that ferently, with far more respect and far less Rosenstein offered a vigorous defense of his the bureau was not recommending criminal drama,” he continued. decisions in the Justice Department on Mon- charges against Clinton as well as his subse- Rosenstein said he personally “admired” day evening, including his role in President quent decision to announce just days before Comey for his leadership of the FBI and he Trump’s sudden firing of James Comey as the polls opened in 2016 that the bureau was did not “blame” him for being angry over his FBI director, whom he said has become “a reopening its investigation into Clinton’s termination, but he also blasted the former di- partisan pundit” since his ouster. emails after additional records had been rector for since becoming “a partisan pundit” Rosenstein, in a speech before the Greater recovered. who has repeatedly attacked his character. Baltimore Committee’s (GBC) annual meet- “They were inconsistent with our goal of “Now the former Director is a partisan ing, described the firing as a difficult judg- communicating to all FBI employees that pundit, selling books and earning speaking ment call that was made after Comey strayed they should respect the Attorney General’s fees while speculating about the strength of from the long-standing practices the FBI and role, refrain from disclosing information my character and the fate of my immortal the Department of Justice (DOJ) adhere to about criminal investigations, avoid dispar- soul,” Rosenstein said. “That is disappoint- when dealing with open investigations. aging uncharged persons, and above all, not ing. Speculating about souls is not a job for The recently retired DOJ official also take unnecessary steps that could influence police and prosecutors. Generally we base our defended his oversight of the counterintelli- an election,” Rosenstein said. opinions on eyewitness testimony.” gence investigation into whether members of According to Rosenstein’s account, the Rosenstein also defended his decision the Trump campaign conspired with Russia ing in his report that his investigators could president shared a letter laying out his reasons to appoint a special counsel to oversee the to win the 2016 election amid criticism that not “conclusively” determine Trump did not for firing Comey before asking the No. 2 DOJ case, deeming that such a move would “best Comey’s firing was an attempt to obstruct commit a crime. official to give then-Attorney General Jeff protect America from foreign adversaries and the probe, which was ultimately completed Rosenstein said Monday that no one Sessions a memo outlining his concerns about preserve public confidence in the long run.” by special counsel Robert Mueller. told him that Comey’s ouster “was intend- Comey’s conduct the following morning. “I knew that some people would not “I would never have allowed anyone to ed to influence the course” of the Justice Rosenstein, who left the Justice Depart- be happy about it. I knew that it would be interfere with the investigation,” Rosenstein Department’s investigation into Russia’s ment last week, noted that those who serve unpleasant for me and my family. But at my told the GBC, according to prepared remarks. interference. as the head of the FBI are often required confirmation hearing, I promised that I would The White House initially pinned the “The special counsel’s report states that to make tough choices. But he added that conduct the investigation properly and see decision to fire Comey on Rosenstein’s May the president’s counsel advised me on a Comey, rather than reflecting on his mistakes, it through to the appropriate conclusion,” 9, 2017, memo, a three-page document that Monday afternoon that the president had made it clear he stood by his decisions while Rosenstein said. “In my business, you keep transformed the former deputy attorney decided to remove the director,” Rosenstein testifying before Congress. promises. And in my business, the appropri- general from a little-known Justice Depart- said. “It was news to me. Nobody said that “In essence, he said that he would do it ate conclusion is the one that results when ment official to one of the most scrutinized the removal was intended to influence the again if he had the chance,” Rosenstein said. you follow the normal process and complete officials in the Russia probe. Trump later course of my Russia investigation.” Rosenstein said he would’ve handled the an independent investigation,” he continued. told NBC News’s Lester Holt that the Russia Rosenstein pointed to Comey’s unprec- firing differently, but he defended the reasons The appearance represented Rosenstein’s investigation factored into his thinking and edented decisions surrounding the FBI’s he laid out in his memo. second public remarks as a private citizen that he would have fired Comey “regardless investigation into Hillary Clinton’s handling “If I had been asked to make a recom- since departing the Trump administration of recommendation.” of classified materials while secretary of mendation before the removal decision was just two days ago. Hours earlier, Rosenstein Mueller investigated Comey’s firing State as the basis for his firing, stating that made, I would have included a more balanced delivered a commencement address at the among roughly a dozen episodes of possible his actions “were not within the range of analysis of the pros and cons. But my brief University of Baltimore School of Law, obstruction of justice by Trump. The special reasonable decisions.” memo to the Attorney General is correct, and during which he quoted Mueller in advising counsel ultimately did not reach a conclusion Those actions include his decision to an- it was reasonable under the circumstances,” students to not succumb to pressure to aban- on whether Trump obstructed the probe, writ- nounce in July 2016 — without the consent of Rosenstein said. don their principles. Rubio asks Barr to investigate John Kerry over Iran meetings By Jordain Carney The Hill Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is asking Attorney Gen- eral William Barr to investigate if former Secretary of State John Kerry broke federal law over his talks with Iranian officials. Rubio sent a letter to Barr doubling down on his request for the Justice Department to investigate Ker- Measles outbreak tops 830 ry, a request he also made last year to then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions. cases across the country “The Department of Justice should therefore make a determination on whether or not former Secretary of By Nathaniel Weixel according to the CDC. State John F. Kerry’s recent actions related to the Joint The Hill New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran potentially ating with foreign governments without permission The number of measles cases (D) has imposed an emergency violate the Logan Act or the Foreign Agents Registra- from the U.S. Violating the obscure law is a felony, but in the U.S. has reached 839 across order that will fine people in four tion Act,” Rubio wrote in the letter to Barr. only two people have ever been charged with doing 23 states, according to the Centers ZIP codes in Brooklyn $1,000 if He added that “the American people deserve to so and nobody has ever been convicted. for Disease Control and Prevention they are not vaccinated. know that U.S. laws are enforced regardless of any A spokesperson for Kerry told CNN that “every- (CDC), as outbreaks across the As of May 6, New York officials individual’s past position.” thing President Trump said today is simply wrong, country show no sign of slowing. said 22,833 doses of the measles, Rubio’s letter comes after President Trump and end of story.” There have been 75 new cases mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine Kerry locked horns last week. “He’s wrong about the facts, wrong about the law, reported in the past week, and the have been administered to people Trump told reporters late last week that Kerry and sadly he’s been wrong about how to use diploma- total number of cases is inching who are under 19 years old in should be prosecuted under the Logan Act for speaking cy to keep America safe,” the spokesperson added. closer to the record 963 cases Brooklyn since October. with Iranian officials and criticizing Trump’s policies Kerry helped negotiate the nuclear deal between reported in 1994. The current out- Some states have begun taking in Iran. the U.S. and several world powers with Iran during break is still the largest since the steps to limit exemptions for par- “What I’d like to see with Iran, I’d like to see them the Obama administration, a deal Trump pulled out disease was declared eliminated ents who don’t want to vaccinate call me,” Trump said. “John Kerry speaks to them a of last year. in 2000. their children. lot, and John Kerry tells them not to call. That’s a The former secretary of State said last year that he No new states reported out- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D), violation of the Logan Act, and frankly he should be had met with Iran’s foreign minister “three or four” breaks in the past week, but the who is also running for president, prosecuted on that.” times since leaving office to discuss the nuclear pact, number of cases in New York — signed a bill Friday that eliminated The Logan Act bans private citizens from negoti- among other issues. home of the largest outbreak in the personal or philosophical exemp- country — continued to climb. tions from the MMR vaccine. There have been 225 reported “We should be listening to cases in Rockland County, New science and medicine, not social York, as of May 10, and the state media,” Inslee said during a press reported 466 cases in Brooklyn and conference. “It is science and truth Queens since September. Most of that will keep us healthy, rather To All Attorneys these cases have involved members than fear.” of the Orthodox Jewish community. 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It’s been angry barrage that Democrats had two weeks since Attorney General prepared to unleash on President William Barr made the 450-page Trump. Except the facts let them report public. This investigation down. And so the left has swung went on for two years. It’s finally all those cannons around and fired over. Many Americans were wait- them at the attorney general. Not for ing to see how their elected officials any legitimate reason. Just because would respond. he’s a convenient target. With an exhaustive investiga- So look, there’s this “outrage tion complete, would the country industrial complex” that spans from finally unify to confront the real Capitol press conferences to cable challenges before us? Would we news. They are grieving — griev- finally be able to move on from ing — that the national crisis they partisan paralysis and breathless spent two years wishing for did conspiracy theorizing? Or would not materialize. But for the rest of we remain consumed by unhinged the country, this is good news. Bad partisanship and keep dividing news for the “outrage industrial ourselves to the point that Putin would have left the Kremlin less we will defend it. These are just This ought to be good news for complex,” but good news for the and his agents need only stand on emboldened. Maybe tampering a few examples. There’s already everyone. But my Democratic col- country. the sidelines and watch as their job with our democracy wouldn’t have evidence they’re having an effect. leagues seem to be publicly work- So now they’re slandering a dis- is done for them? seemed so very tempting. Instead, We just had the 2018 midterm ing through the five stages of grief. tinguished public servant because Regrettably, the answer is pret- the previous administration sent the elections. Thanks to this adminis- The first stage is denial. Re- the real world has disappointed ty obvious. So that’s what I want Kremlin the signal they could get tration’s leadership, all 50 states member what happened when them. Instead of taking a deep to discuss this morning. Russia’s away with almost anything. So is and more than 1,400 local election the attorney general released his breath and coming back to reality, interference in American elections. it surprising that we got the brazen jurisdictions focused on election preliminary letter describing the our colleagues across the aisle want The work of the special counsel and interference detailed in special security like never before. DHS special counsel’s bottom-line legal to shoot the messenger and keep the the attorney general. And how we counsel Mueller’s report? A con- provided resources to localities for conclusions? Denial. Immediately, perpetual outrage machine right on can finally end this “Groundhog certed effort to divide Americans better cyber security, and private totally baseless speculation that going. Even undermining the insti- Day” spectacle, stop endlessly re- through social media campaigns. social media companies monitored perhaps Attorney General Barr tution of the attorney general itself litigating a 2-1/2-year-old election Hacking into the email accounts their own platforms for foreign in- hadn’t quoted the report properly. in the process. result, and move forward for the and networks of the Clinton cam- terference. Thanks to efforts across But then comes stage two: anger. Remember, Russia set out to American people. paign and the Democratic Party. the federal government, in 2018, we Welcome to Washington, DC, in sow discord. To create chaos in Now, it bears remembering what Thanks to the investigation, we were ready. recent days. The Democrats are American politics and undermine this investigation was actually know more about these tactics. That clearly is progress. The angry. Angry that the facts disap- confidence in our democracy. supposed to be about: Russian in- Thanks to the investigation, 13 Mueller report will help us. So will pointed them. Angry that our legal But, on that front, given the left’s terference in 2016. For many of the Russian nationals, three Russian the upcoming report from the Select system will not magically undo the total fixation on delegitimizing the president’s opponents, it quickly companies and 12 more Russian Committee on Intelligence. These 2016 election for them. president Americans chose and morphed into something else. A last intelligence officers have been threats and challenges are real. And they’ve opted to channel shooting any messenger who tells hope that maybe they’d never have indicted. These are the people who Our responsibility to strengthen all their partisan anger onto the them inconvenient truths, I’m afraid to come to terms with the American really did seek to undermine our America is serious. And it requires attorney general. They seem to the Russians hardly need to lift a people’s choice of a president. democracy. serious work. be angrier at Bill Barr for doing finger. Well, the last stage of grief is In some corners, special counsel Yet, curiously, many of our But seriousness is not what his job than they are at Vladimir acceptance. For the country’s sake, Mueller came to be regarded as a Democratic colleagues and most of we’ve seen from the Democratic Putin. This is a distinguished pub- I hope my Democratic friends get kind of a secular saint, destined to the news media don’t really seem Party in recent days. What we’ve lic servant whose career stretches there soon. There are serious issues rescue the country from the incon- to care about that. New insight seen is a meltdown. An inability back almost 50 years. He’s widely the American people need us to venient truth that the American into defending America? Russian to accept the bottom-line conclu- respected. Nobody claims he has tackle. There is more progress for people actually elected Donald nationals indicted? Doesn’t seem sion on Russian interference from any prior personal allegiance to middle-class families that we need Trump. For two years, many of to interest my colleagues across the the special counsel’s report: “The this president. to deliver. the president’s opponents seemed aisle. No interest. Just like there’s investigation did not establish that And why are they angry? Did For two years, the Democratic to be hoping the worst conspiracy been little interest in the steps this members of the Trump campaign the attorney general fire the special Party held out hope that the legal theories were actually true. They administration has taken to make conspired or coordinated with the counsel or force him to wind down system would undo their loss in seemed to be hoping for a national Russia pay for its interference and Russian government in its elec- prematurely? No. Did he sit on the 2016. They refused to make peace crisis for the sake of their own strengthen America’s hand. tion-interference activities.” Mueller report and keep it secret? with the American people’s choice. politics. Election interference was just That’s the conclusion. Two years No, he quickly reported out its bot- But the American people elected Now look, I will say it was at one part in Russia’s strategy to of exhaustive investigation, and tom-line legal conclusions and then this president. They did. The Amer- least heartening to see many of undercut the United States. And nothing to establish the fanciful released as much as possible for the ican people voted for change. The my Democratic colleagues and this administration has taken the conspiracy theory that Democratic world to see. Did he use redactions American people sent us here to the media abruptly awaken to the problem head-on. We have a new, politicians and TV talking heads to mislead the public? No. Working deliver results for their families. dangers of Russian aggression. coherent national security strategy had treated like a foregone conclu- with the special counsel’s team, he That’s what Republicans have been An awakening to the dangers of and national defense strategy that sion. They told everyone there’d released as much as possible within doing for the past two years and Russian aggression. Remember, take this threat seriously. been a conspiracy between Russia standard safeguards. counting. It’s what Republicans will not long ago, Democrats mocked We have new sanctions. We’ve and the Trump campaign. So it’s hard to see the source of continue to do. And whenever our Republicans like John McCain and provided Georgia and Ukraine Yet on this central question, the this anger. Maybe my Democratic Democratic friends can regain their Mitt Romney for warning about the weapons to better defend them- special counsel’s finding is clear: colleagues are thinking of some composure and come back to real- dangers posed by Putin’s Russia. selves — capabilities the previous Case closed. Case closed. strange new kind of coverup — ity, we look forward to their help. Remember President Obama’s administration denied our partners quip in 2012 when then-Governor — now listen to this — out of fear Romney emphasized his concerns of provoking Russia. We’ve worked with Russia? Here’s what President against pipeline projects like Nord Obama said when Mitt Romney Stream 2 that would further expand emphasized his concerns with Putin’s influence. We’re strength- Russia back in 2012. Direct quote: ening and reforming NATO so the “The 1980s are now calling to ask alliance can present a united front. for their foreign policy back.” That We proved Russia’s noncompliance was President Obama in 2012. with the INF [Intermediate-Range Well, I think many of us now see Nuclear Forces Treaty] and walked that President Obama’s approach to away from a treaty that Moscow Russia could have used some more had made into a sham. of the 1980s in it. More Ronald And the Trump administration Reagan and less Jimmy Carter. has, over Russian objections, twice We’d have been better off if the enforced President Obama’s red We Need Your Support Obama administration hadn’t swept line in Syria after Assad’s use of Putin’s invasion and occupation of chemical weapons. 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A governmentE big enough toditorials give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View How to improve our beloved city It is no secret that our state has become a pothead state, elected officials going crazy giving licenses to open pot stores everywhere, they have billboard advertising, 24- hour stores where anyone and everyone can go to buy pot and then hurry to get home to light up. Now there are the pot lounges where people can sit down to light up a joint and blow the smoke at everyone that happens to walk by, all in the name of tax revenue, and, of course, “campaign contributions.” No wonder there are people that want to close the legitimately li- censed houses of prostitution. How dare they spend their money in having pleasure with a woman when what they need to do is spend their money in our pot lounges and the gaming houses that say nothing at all. In the past, casinos have always been Public records bills still pending By Thomas Mitchell Some lawmakers and public offi- against everything that could remove the cash from their As the Legislature grinds its cials, of course, are blanching at the green felt jungle. way down to sine die in a couple of $250,000 threat, but there should be Are the casinos also in on the pot business under the weeks, there are still some pending room for compromise. table (no pun intended). How far is this pot hysteria go- bills that could affect your ability and Richard Karpel, executive direc- that of the press to see just what our tor of the Nevada Press Association, ing to go? What is next, cocaine? There are millions of elected and appointed officials are recently commented, “SB287 rep- questions we can ask our pothead pot-pushing elected up to by being able to access public resents a real opportunity to enact officials but we are going to start with just a few for now records. public-records reform in Nevada. and have more in the near future. Senate Bill 287 would put some Among many other helpful provi- Where is the money from the pot tax? Some of that teeth in the current Nevada public sions, SB287 would establish civil records law, which requires that all penalties for government officials money was supposed to go to the Clark County School public records and books, except who fail to comply with the Public District but the new governor now says that there is no those specifically exempted as con- Records Act … limit the ability of money for the school district after his campaign promise fidential by law, must be open for ThoMaS MiTchell local governments and state agen- was that he would take care of the schools because “our inspection and copying. Despite the clear language cies to charge excessive fees for records requests; and saying the law should be liberally interpreted various require government workers to help requesters focus schools come first,” and “we will take care our teachers,” agencies have manufactured excuses for not comply- their requests to get the information they are seeking.” and “every classroom is going to be first class.” ing or simply flouted the law and basically said: If Karpel noted the press association and other mem- Is our Nevada government acting like a con artist? you want it, sue us. bers of the newly formed Right to Know Nevada testi- Is that why the new governor wastes time in throwing Should SB287 become law, if a court determines a fied in support of the bill in early April during a Senate governmental entity or the person making the decision Government Affairs Committee meeting. mud on our duly elected president so “we the people” on behalf of the governmental entity wrongly denies a “An army of government lobbyists lined up to tes- will look at the president and take our eyes off of what records request, the requester may be awarded a civil tify against it,” Karpel said but the bill remains extant the governor says and does? penalty of not less than $1,000 or more than $250,000 and is being shepherded by lawmakers sympathetic to Nevada’s inquiring minds want to know where the per offense from the agency or the responsible party the cause. or both. pot money is. Who is holding the pot money? Who is (See Mitchell, Page 14) keeping track of the pot money? It is no secret that pot money cannot be deposited in any federally regulated ON A PERSONAL NOTE banks, so who is holding the money? Who is laundering Huge recent Roundup judgment to elderly cancer-stricken couple the pot money? Even deeper than that, why are not the federal G-men They would prefer to asking these very same questions? Are they getting a piece of the action under the table? We honestly hope not!!! have their health back By Maramis already had known for years that We believe it is time for the State of Nevada to start Of late, there have been several Roundup was the worst thing one a domino effect and start showing its books at all levels Monsanto-Bayer financial settle- can use on one’s crops. of government; the people of Nevada have the right to ments granted to those who have One thing that we must remem- see where the money is as well as where and how it was been diagnosed with cancer as a di- ber when it comes to informing the spent. rect result of using their most popular elderly — whether we consider that product, Roundup. category starting around 60 or even It is time to start showing the money and stop taxing You know those commercials earlier or later — is that many of the the people when the government is making money and where the voiceover asks if you or elderly do not use computers and are is not showing where the money is being used unless a loved one has suffered from [fill not exposed to all the information on- they want to make our beautiful Silver State another in the blank for whatever illness or line that the younger generations are disease is mentioned in the com- exposed to. They do not have access California. mercial], you may be entitled to a to all those health sites that warn us It is time to stop making it easy for Californians to large financial settlement. Call [the MaraMiS choufani of the dangers of glyphosates, GMOs move in here and rip off our citizens by making Las law firm soliciting the victims]. Well, either those and such, explaining in detail the whys and wherefores Vegas another California by buying up buildings at Las ads are really working, or those who have suffered of the dangers and how to avoid them. from any one of those illnesses mentioned in the law Those of us in the know would say it seems so Vegas’ going rate and renting the units at California’s firms’ advertising campaigns were both sick enough simple to just buy all organic produce and forego astronomical rental price while the elected officials and and smart enough to call the law firm of their choice any produce that has been treated with Roundup or government employees allow all this to happen. without ever seeing those TV commercials. its stronger cousin, but it doesn’t take a scientist to But let’s not just blame the government and the pot- It didn’t surprise me at all that there was finally figure out that 1) many people actually believe the head politicians; casino operators are becoming as greedy a commercial asking its viewers if they have been commercials on TV, and 2) the cost of food is always diagnosed with cancer from using Roundup. Those of a factor. If organic food always costs more, that would and stupid as everyone else. When have we ever heard us who have followed any of the “health sites” online not be the food that is first choice of the elderly or of casinos charging for parking? regarding how to choose healthier foods, or how we the uneducated, or the financially-challenged. And It We have another question that is very interesting if can avoid those foods that can cause illness or disease, (See Maramis, Page 17) someone in the right place could answer it for us: where are the agitators of the Culinary Union Local 226? Do Democrats really want to see the Isn’t the parking charge interfering with the hotel’s va- let parkers? Why is the Local 226 allowing this to happen unredacted special counsel report? instead of starting to instigate the well-paid employees By Madison Gesiotto reviewed the unredacted information, and both said of the Station Casinos or the Palms? Despite their demands that Attorney General Wil- the new details did not change their assessment of the Are the hotel owners more interested in being CEO’s, liam Barr release the full unredacted report by special report in any way. Chairman of the Board, Presidents, or any other fancy ti- counsel Robert Mueller, Democrats have shown little Moreover, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, actual interest in viewing it themselves. In a solid ges- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Judiciary tle that the corporations like to use to impress the staff and ture of transparency, Barr allowed a dozen members Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler were also granted the people that make the bottom line more productive? of Congress, six Democrats and six Republicans, to access to the document. Despite being some of the most Don’t they realize that the money the tourists, the access the report with most of the redactions removed. vocal critics of the way Barr handled the release of the visitors, the conventioneers, and the gamblers are going While grand jury material had to be redacted to comply report, none of them bothered to review the information with federal requirements, this version of the report that they claim is so critical. Not even the top Democrat to save on valet or public parking they could leave on does include classified information, materials related on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Dianne the tables or in the slots? Who is advising this corporate to ongoing investigations, and information that could Feinstein, deigned to read the less redacted version mafia how to run their gambling halls? damage reputations of individuals not charged with of the report prior to the attorney general testifying in The dealers, the cocktail waitresses, the keno runners, crimes. front of her own panel. But prior to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Since the Democrats are so determined for the pub- the maids, and every other casino worker wants to have with Barr last week, only two lawmakers had taken lic to have access to the unredacted report, along with their old Las Vegas back — and if the Corporate Mafia advantage of the opportunity, and both were Republi- all the underlying evidence no less, their unanimous does not know how to do it, then let’s bring back the cans. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey refusal to inspect the redacted information themselves real mafia. Graham and Representative Doug Collins, the rank- raises some serious questions about their true motives ing Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, (See Gesiotto, Page 17) May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13

VEditors note:iew The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyoints reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Case Study: 7 Almost-Criminal Examples of “Cotton Candy” Campaign Messaging By Chuck Muth didate who can and will claim the problem-solving by combining “Through proactive planning Kids love cotton candy. It’s same personality characteristics? their natural leadership, analytical and strategic thinking, we can get pretty. It’s soft. It’s sweet. Indeed, I’m sure if you asked and listening skills.” ahead of problems before they put It’s also totally void of sub- socialist airhead Rep. Alexandria Indeed, if only EVERY elected taxpayers at risk.” stance and has no nutritional value Ocasio-Cortez (D-Venezuela) if she official had a “problem-solving Nailed it! whatsoever. Like Las Vegas City considers herself “dedicated, driven aptitude” and “analytical skills,” Indeed, I’ve been saying for Council candidate Valerie Weber’s and determined,” she’d say yes. So we’d be living in Nirvana, right? years that all we need is just a little campaign messaging. how is this persuasive campaign Good grief. “proactive planning and strategic Lots of substance-free words messaging? 4.) How would Val fight crime? thinking” and … VUNDERBAR! strung together that basically It’s not. Let’s see… ... Paradise City, here we come! amount to gibberish and banal 3.) About Val… “We need to work with law 6.) And it’s not just her web- generalities. Here are 7 examples… “Her real-life experience in the enforcement to have community site that’s home to such “cotton 1.) Her big campaign promise at public, private, and non-profit sec- visibility and create a group of candy” campaign messaging. Her the top of her website: “Las Vegas tors has demonstrated her aptitude all the stakeholders to develop a social media posts are equally City Government Let You Down. I CHUCK MUTH for problem-solving by combining strategic working relationship and substance-free. An example from Never Will.” Lame-o in the extreme-o. her natural leadership, analytical combine everyone’s best effort to a tweet this week… Bold. Seriously, how many people and listening skills.” ensure people feel safe in their own “Policy over politics. We cannot Not. thinking about voting in this elec- Oof. homes and neighborhood.” get caught up in ‘business as usual’ Seriously. HOW has the Las tion are saying to themselves, What voters talk and think like Pure mush. if we want an open, effective local Vegas city government let people “You know, the council person I’m that? And how many of you voters gov’t. We must take a hard look down? She doesn’t say. So how looking for is someone dedicated, “Dang,” said no dad or mom at have ever referred to yourself as a at the serious issues facing our will we know if she lets us down driven and determined. I’m voting the dinner table ever, “I sure wish “stakeholder”? city & make the tough decisions since we have no idea what “let you for Valerie!” we could find a candidate with That would be…nobody. now — not put them off for future down” even means? That would be… no one. real-life experience in the public, 5.) How would Val make city generations.” 2.) Campaign slogan: “Dedicat- That said, how does this slogan private, and non-profit sectors who government “work for you”? Good Oy. ed. Driven. Determined.” set Val apart from every other can- has demonstrated an aptitude for question… (See Muth, Page 14) From Courtroom Frustration to Graduation Jubilation By Mace yampolsky was my client. He said it wasn’t. be directly proportional to how It’s that time of the year again: The jury believed the 3 other guys. much love they pour into the peo- Fresh-faced, hopeful, dewy-eyed But, once again it was my Fault. ple around them and the greatest graduates waiting to make their Optimism? gift they can give their country is mark on the world! Hah, they’ll But, I digress. Back to the ASU emotional courage. learn. The bubbling optimism graduation. My Girlfriend Cindy’s He said to keep showing up all washes over me like a tidal wave. daughter, Tiff, was graduating (not the way, fight hated with vulnerabil- I feel like I need a life preserver. I once but twice and not on the same ity. This resonated with me. In the remember the good old days when I or consecutive days, but don’t get words of the unique philosopher, was young and hopeful. Bah Hum- me started). They also have degrees Yogi Berra, 90 percent of success bug. Now instead of representing in sustainability, but that is another is just showing up — or was that lofty idealists, I represent killers story. ASU is apparently #1 in Woody Allen? Yogi said “90 per- involved in drug deals that went innovation. I like that. The key- cent of baseball is half mental” bad and they can’t understand why note speaker was David Brooks, a and “No one goes to that restaurant juries want to convict them. well-respected journalist who start- anymore; it’s too crowded.” There was my first drug deal ed out a police reporter in Chicago. His points about friendship res- case that went bad. The deaf poker MaCe yaMPoLSKy He now works at a think-tank and is onated. I used to say that I never player was killed. The star witness witnesses who was 5’6” said he was a NY Times Op-Ed columnist grew up with money but I’ve never was the deaf hooker girlfriend. She “a little taller than me” I stood next He spoke about the politics of been poor because I’ve always had originally couldn’t identify our to my client; I’m 5’7” I told the jury inclusion. He called ASU of the good friends. I also say that I have So maybe there is hope. Spend client from the lineup, but she did this isn’t a “little” taller. The jury people. He said this is the uni- no enemies but none of my friends time with your friends. Make time, when she saw him in court. She came back with 2nd degree murder; versity that America needs most. like me. When discussing my call them, go out to lunch or dinner, said (through a sign language inter- I was happy. The client wasn’t; he He talked about the difference friendship with my buddy Harry play golf, tennis, chess, Mah Jongg, preter) if he had opened his mouth was upset that I didn’t point out to between joy and happiness. The (a crusty curmudgeon in his own etc. Make the effort, you’ll be glad it would have been easier. He was the jury that his fingerprints were graduates were happy because they right), I’d say that I’m probably you did. really black and he had sparkling on several other guns but not the had accomplished something. Their Harry’s best friend, and he hates * * * * * white teeth, but he was missing a murder weapon. families were joyous because of the me! If you know both of us, it For more information regarding front tooth. Go figure. Then my last trial was a Federal graduate’s accomplishment. SO makes perfect sense. Nevada laws, or if you feel your Then we had my last State murder case. A drug deal that went you are joyous for someone else’s When I was discussing lon- rights have been violated, please murder case, once again the issue bad. Here are the facts in a nutshell. accomplishments. He took students gevity, I said that I want to live call Mace Yampolsky & Associates. was identification. My client was There are five guys in a room doing through what he calls a journey of long enough to be a burden to all Call or text us at (702) 385-9777. 6’9” with dreads and a face tattoo. a drug deal when shots are fired and their future emotional life, saying my relatives. Harry said I already We are available 24/7 for emergen- Believe it or not, there were some one of the sellers is killed. The three that their spiritual and emotional had, except for the ones that are cies. If you need help, CALL NOW identification issues. One of the other guys that are still alive said it health in the decades ahead would unborn...but I digress once again! before it is too late. We can help! A Dark Cloud Hangs Over The Nation Larry Klayman predicts ‘legal shootout’ at the ‘Not OK Corral,’ Washington, D.C. By Larry Klayman judges worthy of having been put I would overshadow him as U.S. skies and a continuing witch hunt Twice in the last two weeks I on the bench, the Honorable Royce senator. The scar tissue this “feud” against the 45th president of the have traveled to Washington, D.C., C. Lamberth, who found that Presi- engendered continues to this day, United States and his family, all to an increasingly dark place where I dent Clinton had committed a crime 16 years later. subvert the Constitution, height- lived continuously for over 25 years when he released the White House After the Senate campaign, I ened within me my metastasized beginning in 1979. Perhaps it’s no file of a woman, Kathleen Willey, moved briefly to Cleveland, Ohio, concern over the deep decline in coincidence that during these recent whom he had harassed in the Oval and joined a conventional Repub- not just our body politic, but the trips, gray storm clouds hung over Office. This was a violation of the lican law firm to be closer to my cancerous state of the nation as a the city. Privacy Act. two young children who had moved whole. During my multi-decade history But growing weary over time there with my ex-wife. But in just And, that is why, like Wyatt in this ever-increasing capital of with the government’s inaction in about nine months, realizing that Earp, a lawman and U.S. marshal corruption, I first was a Justice meting out justice for the corrupt I could not morph into and be a who was forced to justifiably break Department trial attorney and pros- likes of Bill and Hillary Clinton, conventional lawyer, I moved back the law to enforce the law in the old ecutor who was on the trial team I left Judicial Watch on Sept. 19, to Miami, Florida, and reopened my west, We the People are at a cross- that broke up the AT&T telephone 2003, to run for the U.S. Senate in private practice. Later, I founded roads, with the nation’s survival at monopoly and enforced food and my home state of Florida. My idea Freedom Watch, a name I borrowed stake. While my modus operandi drug, agricultural, banking, aviation Larry KLayMan was to take the concept of Judicial from the television drama “West is to peacefully and legally take and consumer protection laws. I used Judicial Watch not just to Watch inside the Senate chamber — Wing.” Its executive producer, Aar- out the outlaws before they take In a few years , growing disillu- watch over judges and try to hold with a staff of nearly 100, as Florida on Sorkin, had created a character us out, the time has come for very sioned with so-called government them accountable to the Constitu- had grown to the third-largest state fashioned after me named Harry strong action. service, which I came to view a tion and the rule of law in general, in population by then — in effect, Klaypool of Freedom Watch. Yes, we are headed for a “legal politically compromised, I left to but also petition judges to rule over to create a law firm, much like a This remains my calling today. shoot out” at the “Not OK Corral,” join a boutique international trade and serve as a check to the other Trojan Horse, to mete out justice At Freedom Watch I have scored to eliminate the criminals who are law firm and later opened my own two branches of government — the from within the belly of the gov- some major victories in the last running our nation into the ground. law firm. Fighting against govern- executive and legislative branches. ernment beast. ment deceit on behalf of my private In effect, I had created a private I did not win election to the Sen- years: enjoining the Obama Deep Washington, D.C., a dark place, clients and experiencing a myriad Justice Department for the People, ate, largely because it was not the State National Security Agency is today more akin to Tombstone, of hack judges, especially on the not the bureaucrats in Washington, right time for me to run. I had just from unconstitutional mass surveil- Arizona, in the days of Wyatt Earp federal bench, I conceived of and D.C., and our state capitals. gone through a divorce and was not lance, participating in a case that than the shining city on a hill en- founded Judicial Watch on July Over the course of the next 10 mentally or financially prepared to legally killed Obama’s executive visioned by our Founding Fathers 29, 1994, out of desperation. If I years while I was at the helm of take on President George W. Bush’s order granting amnesty to over 5 and later aspired to by President had not taken up the mantle as the Judicial Watch, we experienced a election machine that greased the million illegal aliens, playing a Ronald Reagan. “anti-lawyer” at Judicial Watch, number of successes, in particular path of the eventual winner, Mel major role in having the indictment Go to www.freedomwatchusa. I would have quit the profession; holding Bill and Hillary Clinton Martinez, who had been W’s sec- of Cliven Bundy and his sons dis- org to join and support our Justice that is how disillusioned I had be- to account for their over 40 major retary of housing and urban devel- missed and successfully defending League to do just that! come over the lack of intellectual scandals while in office. In this re- opment. In addition, an individual Dr. Jerome Corsi during the recent * * * * * integrity and honesty in not just the gard, I am the only lawyer in Amer- I had left behind at Judicial Watch, witch hunt of Special Counsel Larry Klayman is a former Jus- government but the legal profession ican history to actually have a court Tom Fitton, who then seized control Robert Mueller, to name just a few tice Department prosecutor and in general. rule that a sitting president of the of the public interest group I had successes. the founder of Judicial Watch and As I write about in my autobi- United States committed a crime. founded, did all he could to harm But despite this, my visits back Freedom Watch. His latest book is ography, “Whores: Why and How I This came with a decision by one me and my family. In my opinion, to the capital of corruption these “Whores: Why and How I Came to Came to Fight the Establishment,” of the few non-politicized federal Fitton, a non-lawyer, feared that last two weeks, marred by gray Fight the Establishment.” Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 15-21, 2019 Democracy or Pragmatic Authoritarianism? What is most troubling is that pragmatic authoritarianism seems to be gaining popularity as an alternative preferable to democratic governance. By José Azel others, to explore whether these Is some form of authoritarian- models offer a better alternative ism superior to democracy as a for development than democratic political model to hasten economic regimes. The unqualified answer development and stability? The is no. These collectivist regimes question derives from the economic impose unacceptable costs to our successes of authoritarian regimes individual dignity. in China, Singapore among others. I am told- and this is outside More specifically, is pragmatic any field in which I can claim authoritarianism called for under expertise- that Asian cultures, in certain national circumstances? general, have many words that Pragmatic authoritarianism is symbolize the collective, and few a term of recent coinage for what or no words that reflect individual political scientists used to call be- rights. Presumably, this inherent nevolent dictatorships, enlightened language limitation impacts how despotism, or dictablandas in the Asian cultures perceive and process Spanish witticism. That is, prag- information regarding individual vs matic authoritarianism describes José Azel collective rights. a model of government in which It is important to note that The point is that, cultural char- “an authoritarian leader exercises whereas, older versions of author- acteristics may be an important absolute political power over the itarianism were highly personalist, consideration in evaluating how state, but does so for the benefit pragmatic authoritarianism is a different models of governance of the population as a whole.” The more developed form of dictator- address our perceptions of dignity. Is China’s success to blame for the raise of pragmatic authoritarianism? term has been used to label regimes ship where governance becomes Authoritarian regimes restrict the force a less uneven distribution of ist terms, and show an unthinking such as those of Lee Kuan Yew in more institutionalized. It is also citizenry’s right to self-expres- economic benefits than democra- reflex towards authoritarianism. Singapore, Augusto Pinochet in more ideologically pragmatic than sion, suppressing free-speech and cies normally do. These character- Pragmatic authoritarianism of- Chile, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in its Leninist foundations. Institu- freedom of the press. This offends istics make them attractive to some. fers no basis of political legitimacy Turkey, Josip Broz Tito in Yugo- tionalized pragmatic authoritari- our personal Western dignity, but But these are not good reasons to other than its collectivist ‘nation slavia, and others. anism provides a more structured may be less of an affront in East- prefer pragmatic authoritarianism first’ rhetoric. Democracy places What is most troubling is that succession of leadership, and pays ern cultures. Nonetheless, we over democratic governance. a premium on our individual dig- pragmatic authoritarianism seems more attention to social welfare. find democracies and pragmatic Sustained economic growth nity and recognizes who we are to be gaining popularity as an al- The institutionalization of au- authoritarianism in both, Western requires innovation, and innova- as individuals via the ballot box. ternative preferable to democratic thoritarianism also offers a func- and Eastern cultures. tions flow from personal freedoms, Democracy’s superiority rests on governance. This popularity is, in tional problem-solving governing When pragmatic authoritarian- initiatives, and respect for our its respects for individual rights. part, due to the success of China mechanism without having to deal ism tramples on individual dignity, dignity. Democracies are flexible José Azel left Cuba in 1961 as a and other authoritarian govern- with the irritations of democratic it offers instead a sense of collec- and posses a remarkable ability to 13 year-old political exile in what ments in adopting pragmatic mar- governance. Pragmatic authoritar- tive national dignity that demands change course, both politically and has been dubbed Operation Pedro ket-oriented reforms generating ianism offers despots ideological greater respect for the nation itself. economically, when things are not Pan — the largest unaccompanied significant economic progress with- flexibility, efficiency, and dura- Pragmatic authoritarianism asserts going well. Authoritarian regimes child refugee movement in the his- out relinquishing power. Pragmatic bility. the nation, not the individual. stifle creativity, and are reluctant to tory of the Western Hemisphere. authoritarianism is a very attractive Over the years, I have made it By not having to be concerned undertake changes that may under- He is currently dedicated to the in- model for dictators wishing to per- a point to visit regimes practicing with the dignity or freedom of the mine their authority. Sustained eco- depth analyses of Cuba’s economic, petuate their authoritarian regimes. various forms of pragmatic author- individual, authoritarian regimes nomic growth requires democratic social and political state, with a Cuba’s totalitarianism may be itarianism such as China, Vietnam, can fast-track economic changes. governance. Unfortunately, nations keen interest in post-Castro-Cuba devolving in this direction. Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Authoritarian regimes can also often define democracy in collectiv- strategies. ON THE HOLMES FRONT Top 2020 Dem frontrunner says, “America isn’t great!” By Frank Holmes Republican Party of Indiana, his Take him at his word: He’s was great?” slavery and segregation, the past Democratic presidential hope- home state. bashing America, not some political America’s greatness “never in treatment of Native Americans.” fuls have started a new race-to-the- “Will Pete Buttigieg apologize jingle. fact really existed,” Holder said. But he always thought America bottom to see which candidate can (like other Dems have had to do) By running down his country, Some candidates turn their had one shot at redemption: Barack hate America the most — and one for saying our county isn’t great?!” Buttigieg joins the “alarmingly hatred against the American peo- Obama. the top 2020 presidential hopefuls, the GOP asked. “We certainly think long list of Democrats who think ple. Hillary Clinton — who could When he ran for president, Mi- Mayor Pete Buttigieg, decided to he should!” America pretty much bites,” ac- always throw her hat into the ring chelle Obama said it was the first pile on. Buttigieg got into so much hot cording to Cheryl Chumley at The in 2020 — thinks half of America time in her “adult life” that she felt America was never a great coun- water that the mainstream media Washington Times. could fit into a “basket of deplor- proud of her country. try, he said. tried to save him from himself. The It’s a long list of top liberals ables.” “I would like to think that with Buttigieg took a swipe at Donald Soros-funded Media Matters lied and presidential contenders — like Then there’s the last president of my election,” President Obama Trump’s “Make America Great that Fox News had “cropped” the Bernie Sanders who said, “There is the United States, Barack Hussein said in London, “you’re starting to Again” campaign slogan during a video. And a writer for The Wash- something fundamentally immoral Obama, who spent his whole life see some restoration of America’s campaign stop in South Carolina… ington Post tweeted that the “actual and wrong about” the United States tearing down his country. standing in the world.” and while he was at it, he smeared quote” only criticized “Trump’s of America. Every Sunday, he heard Jere- Conservatives are puzzled why his own country. ‘great again’ slogan.” Or Senator Cory Booker, who miah Wright scream “God d*mn Democrats want to run for president “That past that he is promis- But voters aren’t fooled, because said life in America is “savagely America!” of a country they despise so much. ing to return us to was never as the full video shows Buttigieg wrong.” He held his first political fund- “Why do Democrats constantly great as advertised,” Mayor Pete trashing America’s “past,” not Another Democrat who cranked raiser at Weather Underground downplay America’s greatness?” said, “especially for marginalized Trump’s saying. up the anti-American rhetoric terrorist Bill Ayers’ house. Sean Hannity asked. “This is the Americans.” And the worse news is, this when he thought about running for He took secret pictures with most amazing country in human Mayor Pete — who went to Har- isn’t the first time Buttigieg has president was New York Governor anti-American, anti-Semitic Nation history!” vard and Oxford before working for disrespected his country. He said Andrew Cuomo. of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Hannity said that Democrats an elite consulting firm — thinks the exact same thing last month. “We’re not going to make Amer- And he spent eight years apolo- should “be proud and defend our America has handed him a raw deal. The mayor said that President ica great again,” he said. “It was gizing for the U.S. or dissing it on freedom!” Conservatives immediately took Trump’s patriotic MAGA slogan never that great.” foreign soil. You can bet Pete Buttigieg and him to task for spewing anti-Amer- is “selling an impossible promise Barack Obama’s Attorney Gen- “America has shown arro- the other 2020 Democratic candi- ican talking points. of returning to a bygone era that eral, Eric Holder, thinks America is gance,” President Obama said in dates won’t! “America is a great nation — was never as great as advertised to so evil that he asked Trump, “Ex- France. Frank Holmes is a reporter for both today and always,” said the begin with.” actly when did you think America The United States is “still work- The Horn News. He is a veteran ing through some of our own darker journalist and an outspoken con- Mitchell periods in our history,” he said servative that talks about the news (Continued from Page 12) in Islamist Turkey. “Our country that was in his weekly article, “On He said the press association is still struggles with the legacies of The Holmes Front.” participating in a working group, which includes both supporters and opponents of the bill, which is Muth trying to address concerns raised (Continued from Page 13) cycle after election cycle. I’m just seeing the pablum she’s putting out during the hearing. Could you be a little more now because I’m consulting for one Though opponents have at- vague? 7.) How about this one? of her opponents. tempted to gut the bill and add “A proactive approach is re- Not that we’re complaining! sweeping exemptions to the public quired to make gov’t work. Tax- Keep on keepin’ on, Val. records law, Karpel said, “Fortu- payers cannot afford a City Gov’t The sad truth is, Republican nately, there is a real desire among playing catch up to the challenges campaigns up and down the bal- many lawmakers to pass a public of a vibrant city. We must work lot from coast to coast have been records bill this session. That in- together to anticipate the issues talking in vague generalities like cludes Gov. (Steve) Sisolak, who that impact our quality of life and this and insulting the intelligence commented on his support for gov- ensure we are forward thinking of voters for years. ernment transparency and the need instead of small minded.” It simply doesn’t resonate. It’s to ensure there are ‘repercussions’ Ugh. Not exactly MLK-level boring. It energizes NO ONE. And for foot-dragging state agencies in scintillation, is it? persuades even fewer. (a) recent interview with the (Las are taxpayer funded. “The people assistance in CalPERS’ efforts to “I have a dream. That one day And they wonder why they keep Vegas) Review Journal. So we’re who are paying those funds have protect the state pension system we will take a proactive approach losing so many elections? hopeful we can get SB287 to the the right to know the name and the from fraud, waste, and abuse.” and work together to anticipate the Talk and write the way regular finish line before the session ends amount,” he was quoted as saying at In another case a Los Angeles issues that impact our quality of life people talk around the dinner table. in June.” the time. “I believe the public does television station discovered that and ensure we are forward thinking And be SPECIFIC. Tell us On the obverse side of the coin have the right to know who it is a police officer who was drawing instead of small minded.” specifically what you’re gonna is Senate Bill 224, which would and how much they are benefiting.” a disability pension from one city (Crowd erupts in thunderous DO. And tell us specifically what’s exempt from the public records law Proponents of the bill have ar- was working full-time as a police applause!) wrong with your opponent — name the names of those who are drawing gued pensioners could be affected officer for another agency. I don’t know if Val is writing this names! — and why you’d be a taxpayer funded pensions from by identity theft, though they’ve These abuses will be impossible crappola herself or if she’s paying better choice. the Public Employees’ Retirement not sighted a single instance of to detect should SB224 pass and someone to write it for her. If she And please, please, PLEASE… System. this occurring. Opponents argue become law. is, she needs to ask for a refund. stop boring us to death! SB224 narrowly passed in the the release of the names can help * * * * * Either way, she’s approved it so Chuck Muth is president of state Senate a couple of weeks ago detect abuse of the system. Thomas Mitchell is a former she owns it. Citizen Outreach, a non-profit on a vote of 11-10 with two Dem- A tip to California’s fraud hotline newspaper editor who now writes Now, don’t get me wrong. Val- public policy grassroots advocacy ocrats joining all eight Republicans once resulted in its pension system conservative/libertarian columns erie’s FAR from alone in burping organization and publisher of Ne- in opposing it. recovering more than $200,000. In for weekly papers in Nevada. up banalities like this. vadaNewsandViews.com. He may State Sen. Pete Goicoechea, a a statement the California public You may email Mitchell at thom- She’s only a current example of be reached by email at cmuth@ Eureka Republican, said he op- employee pension system praised [email protected]. He blogs at a messaging crisis that continues lasvegastribune.com. He blogs at posed the bill because the pensions “the great value of the public’s http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. to plague Republicans in election MuthsTruths.com. May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 Will ‘must pass’ legislation pass? By Joseph Minarik retary is now squeezed between the increas- Will Congress be able to pass its “must ing debt and the statutory debt ceiling that pass” legislation this year? Hearing this Congress reinstated earlier this year. At the question is a bit of a shocker, but it is also a time that members of Congress wrote that sobering reflection on just how far Washing- law, they expected enough cash to carry the ton has fallen these days. A range of policy Treasury secretary into the next fiscal year. issues, from higher education and highway With the higher budget deficits, it is likely funding to disasters and infrastructure, will that the money will run out sooner. compete for attention from Congress during The Treasury secretary has asked Con- the remainder of this year. gress to play nice and simply raise the debt But at least two issues are fundamental ceiling to avoid the financial market panic to the United States economy. These are the that could occur if the United States should annual funding bills and the debt limit, which look to default. In days gone by, after a long are both way behind the curve. In decades evening of Kabuki, the deed would be done. past, the assignments for Congress were like But today, with many Republicans pledging that of a bright but procrastinating and lazy never to increase the debt ceiling, and no student. The assignments were overdue, but Democrats disposed to help him out, the they would get done. These days, however, other big ticket items. It was no surprise that the future years arrived, Congress reneged on Treasury secretary is likely to stew in his own economic growth slowed at the end of last those restraints. That pattern is still operative Congress and the president are so rebellious juice for a while. With the president boasting year, and the word “recession” proliferated today, with unrealistically low numbers still and conflicted that the American people have that he would pay off the entire debt in eight to wonder whether “must pass” legislation in the news. on the books for next year. Congress and the years, the chances of bipartisan cooperation will pass at all. Substantial disagreements both within president will begin negotiating from wish- are slim indeed. Congress and the president cannot even and between the political parties on appro- fully low legal caps, and will quickly need What was once taken for granted is not agree on what to argue about with respect to priated spending are a significant barrier to to give ground, making the projected budget certain anymore, as “must pass” legislation annual government funding. The next fiscal a deal. Republicans generally favor lower deficits look even worse. need not pass, at least not on time and not year begins this October, and if Congress spending, while Democrats generally want The funny thing is those deficits have been without high drama. But sadly, high drama in and the president cannot pass the key ap- more spending. But it is also true that some skyrocketing. Just more than two years ago, the economy is not good for the United States. propriations bills, the government will shut Democrats and many Republicans, including the Congressional Budget Office set off alarm We can only hope that high drama does not down. The shutdown last year substantially the president, want big increases for defense. bells with projections of $1 trillion deficits disrupted the economy by delaying govern- At the same time, Democrats along with some starting in 2023. However, no budget watcher turn into horror this year. ment activities and debt payments and by Republicans believe that the Pentagon is an today would be surprised if the deficit topped Joseph J. Minarik (@JoeMinarik) is spooking consumers and financial markets. inefficient money sink. Coming to agreement $1 trillion this year and beyond. With unre- senior vice president at the Committee for The prospect of a shutdown is a high grade will therefore not be easy. strained spending and tax cuts causing lower Economic Development. He served as chief fever of uncertainty. When economic de- Another concern is that for more than a than expected revenues, another disaster will economist at the Office of Management and cision makers feel uncertainty, they freeze decade, whenever Congress was worried be a storm surge of red ink. Budget under President Clinton and is the in place and postpone making important about the deficit, it imposed unrealistic limits Those rising deficits comes a faster than coauthor of “Sustaining Capitalism: Biparti- commitments, including investments and on appropriations bills for future years. When expected growth of debt. The Treasury sec- san Solutions to Restore Trust & Prosperity.” North Korea’s explosive again, but Trump can still defuse it By Christopher Hill just trust his own instincts and meet alone for divisions among them, a time-honored Whether he realizes it or not, President with Kim to reach a deal. North Korea strategy. But if a “maximum Trump has his hands full on foreign policy is- Trump wisely has not jettisoned his team, pressure” campaign — that includes the un- sues. He should consider which ones he needs but he also has not given Bolton and Pompeo precedented seizing of vessels — is going to to address, and which ones he might want to anything like a full-throated endorsement, the work and not be thwarted by other powers, encourage to simmer down. He might want absence of which might be encouraging the Trump must show those countries and the to start with the one into which he has put North Koreans to keep trying. North Koreans that he remains interested in so much of his personal effort: North Korea. The problem from the start, however, the diplomatic track. How much interest there is in continuing remains that the North Koreans never have He could start by indicating that the Unit- the nuclear talks between the United States indicated any resolve to denuclearize along ed States is looking carefully at the North and North Korea will be put to the test in the the lines the United States has suggested — Korean offer of Yongbyon as a useful early coming days. that is, to initiate systematic denuclearization, step in the process. It appears that the sum- News of the U.S. seizure of a North starting with a listing of its programs and a mary dismissal of Yongbyon dismantlement Korean ship used to sell coal in violation of schedule for their dismantlement, in return is what may be convincing the North Koreans international sanctions, coming on the heels for sanctions relief. to return to missile tests. of renewed North Korean testing of a new For his part, President Trump has refused President Trump has been — for him — generation of shorter-range missiles off its to go the route of a step-by-step approach, oddly quiet about the buildup of these foreign coast, suggests that North Korea may go back ets from Gaza once again have been lighting preferring the showmanship of a grand policy crises, saying almost nothing about on the front-burner crisis list. How much the skies over southern Israel. bargain in which the two countries solve the North Korea, Iran, Venezuela or the flare-up President Trump is paying attention is hard to For a president who prides himself on issues in one fell swoop. The problem is that of violence in southern Israel and the Gaza say, but a return to brinkmanship seems very managing crises without drawing the United North Korea never has embraced such an Strip. But at a minimum, he will have to make much to the liking of his national security States into a conflict — a criticism he has of- approach, and has made it clear it is not about some decisions about which one he wants to adviser John Bolton, who makes no secret ten leveled at his immediate predecessors — to change now. In the failed Hanoi summit, see simmer down, because he can’t handle of his deep reservations about the diplomatic Trump doesn’t appear to be getting much help North Korea posed a bold plan to dismantle all of them simultaneously. process with North Korea. from his main foreign policy team, whose its main nuclear facilities in Yongbyon, the Christopher R. Hill was a four-time am- Bolton and Secretary of State Mike attitudes suggest the more crises, the better. site of a known enrichment site and North bassador including as U.S. ambassador to Pompeo have been busy in recent weeks. In North Korea, there is no question that Korea’s only reactor. The U.S. side balked South Korea in 2004-05. He also served as While allies and partners looked on with Kim Jong Un has been frustrated of late with at its lack of clarity or detail as to what and State Department’s assistant secretary for growing concern, without much encourage- the talks, and in particular with the reluctance how the sites were to be abandoned, and at East Asian and Pacific Affairs 2005-09 and ment from the president, Bolton and Pompeo of the Trump team to contemplate any early the breadth of the North Korean demand for was chief U.S. negotiator with North Korea, have ratcheted up the situation with Iran and return to summitry. The North Koreans seem United Nations sanctions relief. 2005-08. He is now professor of diplomacy sought (unsuccessfully so far) to close in on to have focused much of their ire on Bolton So far, Russia, China, Japan and South and chief adviser for global engagement overthrowing the Nicolás Maduro regime in and Pompeo, suggesting the president should Korea have supported Trump’s approach to at the University of Denver. Follow him on Venezuela. And if that were not enough, rock- turn to someone else for advice, or perhaps North Korea, despite Kim’s efforts to look Twitter @ambchrishill. Impeachment or investigation? Democrats send mixed signals By Jonathan Turley was asked on air why Democrats have cited Watching Congress this week brought impeachable offenses but refused to initiate back vivid memories of my first encounter the impeachment process. When Deutch with “atonal music” in college. It was not described obstruction by Trump as causing a a pleasant memory. Atonal music dispenses “constitutional crisis,” host Alisyn Camerota with the traditional concepts of harmony or noted, “If it is an impeachment proceeding, tonal center. I have a certain bias, in both then somebody should call it that.” musical and constitutional works, for a har- Camerota is right. If House members truly monic connection of notes. That is missing believe that Trump committed criminal or in the legal controversies building on Capitol impeachable acts, they should commence Hill. While Democratic presidential candi- an impeachment proceeding. If they truly dates and lawmakers insist that impeachable wanted to get this information, they would do offenses are clearly established, their legal so as a matter of impeachment, not oversight positions are becoming increasingly discon- authority. Congress is more likely to win the nected in these areas. conflict over executive privilege, and do so Seeking the full report more rapidly, under an impeachment inquiry. Democrats have been insisting that Attor- Deutch adamantly responded, “This is not ney General William Barr release the “full only is such a request a major departure from lemma facing Democrats who won control impeachment.” He suggested that Congress and unredacted report” of special counsel the long observed Justice Department policy of the House in part with calls to impeach needs to battle it out over all the redactions Robert Mueller. They dismissed objections of protecting any Rule 6(e) material, it would President Trump. The House leadership never and underlying documents before it decides that some information such as grand jury run into a ruling last month by the United showed any interest in actually impeaching to impeach. evidence, called Rule 6(e) material, cannot States Court of Appeals for the District of Trump as opposed to appearing to want to House members are entitled to seek such be legally released by Barr. The House Judi- Columbia Circuit rejecting such releases. impeach him. Yet, House members have been additional information in an impeachment ciary Committee has issued a subpoena for This change in position creates a discon- telling constituents that the special counsel process. Moreover, Barr released 98 percent a “complete” copy that includes “exhibits nect between the subpoena and the contempt report confirms impeachable acts. While of the report to select members of Congress and attachments.” It maintained “neither sanction on the one hand, and the position of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi maintains and more than 92 percent to the public. The Rule 6(e) nor any applicable privilege barred the House in federal court on the other hand. Trump is goading them to impeach him, her 2 percent redacted material is likely grand disclosure of these materials to Congress.” It also means the House now recognizes what argument hardly resonates with voters who jury information, which the committee now Yet, in holding Barr in contempt this Barr and many of us have said for weeks, were told to wait for the report before any acknowledges might have to be released not week, the committee declared that, despite a which is that the attorney general cannot moves on impeachment. by Barr but by a federal court. That leaves 6 subpoena demanding the full and unredacted release any Rule 6(e) information without A new explanation has emerged this percent of the report, which is indeed avail- report, it was not demanding the release of a federal court order. This leads us to the week that Democrats would love to impeach able to those select members of Congress. grand jury material. Instead, it wanted Barr to second atonal note of delaying impeachment. Trump, but Barr is withholding necessary Some of that information is evidence under ask a federal court to release the information, Delaying impeachment information in these redactions. That point seal in the ongoing prosecutions of figures something Congress can do on its own. Not For months, I have written about the di- was stated by Representative Ted Deutch who (See Turley, Page 17) Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 15-21, 2019 Why free traders and all Americans should back Trump on China policy By Stephen Moore America’s strategic advantage over China the frustration Americans feel about China’s I’m a free trader, and I hate tariffs — today. China is an export-based economy that misbehavior, economically and militarily. which are consumer taxes — but if ever there has been nurtured on near-unfettered access Several other Democrats, including Sen. was a right time to impose punitive tariffs, to America’s multitrillion-dollar consumer Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), also are supportive it is now, and it is against China. President market. By failing to negotiate in good faith, of the tariffs. We have a rare bipartisan con- Trump is on the side of the angels on this one, it is putting at risk more than a half-trillion sensus that America has to stand up to China. and this is the right moment to shut down dollars of annual sales and a crash in its What free traders should be doing — if China’s abusive trade practices forever. economy and stock market. they want to be constructive — is helping Start with the basic facts: The average Even the widespread complaint that the Trump pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade tariff that we imposed on China when Trump cost of these tariffs will be borne by Ameri- agreement, which would further isolate Chi- entered the White House was about 4 percent. can consumers may be exaggerated. The last na and advance international trade. Speaker China’s tariffs on us were about 10 percent, round of tariffs at 10 percent had minimal Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) should do her pa- and, even when including the 10 percent impact on import prices — suggesting that triotic duty and bring the North American tariff that Trump first imposed on $200 bil- Chinese companies absorbed the tariffs out free trade deal into the 21st century. At least lion worth of Chinese imports in 2018, our of their profits rather than raising prices on she should allow an up-or-down vote on the tariffs were still lower than theirs. So the goods sold at Walmart. The Chinese swal- House floor. playing field is not level and is especially lowed much of the cost themselves. This U.S.-China trade dispute is the first tilted against us given that Beijing’s non-tariff Trump’s timing for this confrontation skirmish in what is likely to become the epic barriers in China can make it prohibitively hostile one that has become an existential could hardly be shrewder. The American economic battle of our lifetime. The future of expensive to do business there. We have an threat. economy is riding high, as is the stock mar- free and fair trade is much better enhanced if open market competing against the world’s Trump’s strategy is to hit its vulnerable ket, so we are in good shape to ride this out. Trump wins. If China forces the United States second-largest economy whose doors are economy hard with tariffs and strong-arm Meanwhile, Beijing miscalculated, big time, to back down, free trade will suffer a mortal slammed shut. Beijing into giving American companies in thumbing its nose at Trump’s demands. It wound. This would be very bad news for free Doctrinaire free traders should understand and products greater access to Chinese mar- underestimated Trump’s resolve on this issue. traders and for global prosperity. And it is that this status quo is economically and polit- kets. There is not one demand that Trump is I know Trump: He will not back down on this, why Trump must win — and will. ically untenable going forward. Trade can’t making of China’s President Xi Jinping that and China has only dug itself a deeper hole * * * * * be a one-way street, and something has to is unreasonable. The free traders should rec- to climb out of. Stephen Moore is a distinguished visiting give here. That means immediate reforms in ognize that if the Trump tariffs work — and China also miscalculated the resolve fellow at the Heritage Foundation and an China’s mercantilist economic behavior — this is a dangerous game, admittedly — we of Americans and our increased antipathy economic consultant with FreedomWorks. on tariffs, on other trade barriers, on theft of will have freer trade at the end of the day. toward China. I have observed a refreshing He served as an adviser to the 2016 Donald intellectual property and on cyber espionage Sure, the risk here is a ramped-up trade rally around the flag on this one. Senate Mi- Trump campaign. His latest book with Arthur against America. We aren’t dealing with a war that makes everyone poorer. This is a nority Leader Charles Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) Laffer is “Trumponomics: Inside the America friendly power here but with an increasingly gamble worth taking. Trump is leveraging pro-Trump tweet on China (!) is indicative of First Plan to Revive Our Economy.” Keeping Trump’s tariffs commitment will mean healthier US-China relations By Joseph Bosco free and routine access to the world’s oceans tions, which already are fraught on purely If President Trump follows through with under international law. economic grounds. The administration seems his threat to increase tariffs on imported But on other issues, particularly in the committed to finding appropriate avenues to Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent economic realm, Washington’s message to deal with that further Chinese Communist unless China complies with its fair trade Beijing at times has been less steady, and the Party assault on international norms. obligations, it will be a healthy development uncertainty of U.S. will easily could spill over China already seeks to renegotiate com- in U.S.-China relations and good for U.S. into security concerns. mitments it made in the trade talks — the foreign policy broadly. The Commerce Department last year administration suspects “renege” would be Consistency and constancy in support banned U.S. companies from selling com- a better term. The Chinese negotiators were of both America’s national interest and the ponents to ZTE, the Chinese entity caught stunned by Trump’s latest ultimatum because, rules-based international order have been in illegally shipping goods to North Korea and they said, the U.S. president has made such short supply over the past decade or more. Iran. But, after a personal appeal from Xi, threats in the past and not acted on them. Even this president, while laudably break- the president reversed the decision because Resolution of the trade issue on terms that ing with the self-defeating rigidities of prior it was causing the Chinese leader too much meet U.S. demands for fair, reciprocal, trans- administrations, sometimes has sent mixed to open the door to a strong cooperative re- domestic pain. parent treatment by China will have a highly signals, especially on U.S.-China relations. lationship with Xi Jinping, which did seem Similarly, Trump acknowledged at the Ha- beneficial impact on U.S.-China relations As president-elect, he acted in what in a in the offing for a time. noi summit that China was violating United across the board because it will make clear normal world would have been considered a But, in the meantime, his administration Nations sanctions against North Korea, but to Beijing that the old one-sided geopolitical courteous manner by accepting a congratula- undertook, in lower-key ways, to deepen and that he trusts Xi to cooperate with the inter- game is over. The National Security Strategy tory phone call from a fellow democratical- broaden the longstanding, if sometimes errat- national community on the nuclear crisis. and National Defense Strategy lay out the ly-elected president, Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan. ic, U.S.-Taiwan relationship. The president This, despite the fact that Kim Jong Un’s new, clear-eyed view of Chinese behavior. But, because it had never been done be- readily signed the Taiwan Travel Act and negotiating posture noticeably stiffened after Trump can tell Xi (and Kim) it’s not personal, fore, it caused nervous jitters in the foreign began authorizing more frequent high-level Xi summoned him to Beijing before the first just business. America’s national security policy establishment and angst in Beijing. visits; released a long-delayed arms sale to Trump-Kim meeting, in Singapore. trumps presidential bonding with hostile Didn’t this political neophyte know that Tsai Taiwan; and dispatched U.S. Navy ships And the president also demonstrated his Asian dictators. was to be treated as the non-president of a through the Taiwan Strait. By its actions generous approach to these two adversaries For those who argue that tariffs are not a non-country, merely the lesser administrator and public statements, the administration when he publicly absolved Kim for any one-way street and U.S. farmers and consum- of one of two unequal systems that were part warned Beijing that it is prepared to respond culpability in the torture and death of Otto ers will pay a price when China retaliates, the of one actual country? if China provokes a response by acting rashly Warmbier. answer must be that when the national interest To make matters worse, Trump met the against Taiwan (though some in the military On another economic/security issue, is genuinely at stake, Americans always have avalanche of expert criticism by doubling and Communist Party still doubt the U.S. Beijing hopes the touted personal rapport be- been willing to sacrifice in far more traumatic down, questioning the entire One China commitment, thanks to the legacy policy of tween Trump and Xi will facilitate a reversal ways than in their pocketbooks. theology that undergirded the architecture of strategic ambiguity). of the U.S. decision to ban the telecommuni- Joseph Bosco served as China country U.S.-China and U.S.-Taiwan relations. Related to Taiwan, Trump has dispensed cations company Huawei from participating director for the secretary of Defense from When convinced that eroding the founda- with the ambiguity inherent in the Obama in the U.S. acquisition of 5G equipment. 2005 to 2006 and as Asia-Pacific director of tion of the relationship carried some unneces- administration’s scattered faux Freedom of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated humanitarian assistance and disaster relief sary early risks to the larger agenda he had in Navigationoperations — “innocent passag- this week that, although Washington is from 2009 to 2010. He is a nonresident fellow mind, the former builder backed off a bit. He es” — in the South China Sea, which China pressing Beijing in a number of channels at the Institute for Corean-American Studies said he would not repeat the offense without claims as its sovereign maritime domain. The over the human rights atrocities China is and the Institute for Taiwan-American Stud- checking with the big boss of the operation Navy now conducts frequent full-fledged committing against the Uighurs, the issue is ies and is a member of the advisory board of in Beijing. He expected this tactical retreat FONOPS in those disputed waters to confirm not explicitly included in the trade negotia- the Global Taiwan Institute. Trump should walk if China refuses to change its ways By Mark Brady limited government. President Trump is right to challenge The reality is that the opening of China Chinese economic policies, unlike his pre- created tremendous opportunities for China decessors, who were believers in the global and not for the U.S. Globalists, in protecting trading system. the status quo trade relationship, declare And as the president levies more tariffs on that there is no going back and actions that China and as the trade negotiations come to attempt to do so are narrow-minded, illogical an end, he appears to be very cognizant that and dangerous. an agreement with China must change the But economics is dynamic, not static. terms of the trading relationship. If it does Just as our policymakers did not foresee the not, the entire exercise will be viewed as a downside of engaging China economically, failure, particularly in the Rust Belt, which it is wrong to categorically dismiss that new voted him into office. opportunities can be gained by recalibrating Additionally, it will embolden the Chinese the relationship as Trump is attempting to leadership to continue China’s one-sided do, whether by negotiations or other trade economic policies that have decimated the administrative measures. United States’ middle class. What is clear is that open markets and a Those who attack Trump as a protectionist level playing field are essential for U.S. busi- are in denial of the U.S.-Chinese economic as overseen by the professional international greater than the average private-sector job. ness to compete — coupled with low taxes relationship. President Trump’s trade policies bureaucrats at the World Trade Organization, China is now the second-largest economy and limited regulation. Our trade focus going can be best described by something President European Union, World Bank and the Inter- in the world and projected to overtake the forward should be directed toward bilateral Reagan once said: national Monetary Fund, is the only path U.S. by 2030. China’s GDP increased from and regional relationships with like-minded “I believe that if trade is not fair for all, forward. $202 billion in 1980 to over $12 trillion in nations. then trade is free in name only … I will not They insist that the U.S. must embrace 2018. In contrast, U.S. GDP in 1980 was The president should walk away from stand by and watch American businesses fail the accelerated shift to a service economy nearly $3 trillion and in 2018 was nearly the negotiating table with China if he cannot because of unfair trading practices abroad. I because it will lose manufacturing jobs any- $20 trillion. secure a fundamental change in Chinese poli- will not stand by and watch American work- way. Governors of the United States would Make no mistake, the gains generated cies that will rebalance the trade relationship. ers lose their jobs because other nations do certainly not agree with this stance, and they by China were at the expense of the Amer- * * * * * not play by the rules.” deal with the repercussions of U.S. trade ican worker in Cleveland, Detroit, Erie and Mark Brady is former U.S. deputy as- President Trump, like Reagan, is not a lib- policy on a daily basis. Kenosha. sistant of commerce in the International ertarian or an ivory-tower academic beholden According to the Bureau of Labor Sta- President Clinton and most U.S. politi- Trade Administration and former director to the theory of free trade which, in practice, tistics, the manufacturing sector has lost 7.5 cians told us that by bringing the Chinese into of international trade and investment at the doesn’t apply to China with its hyper-ag- million jobs since 1980. the World Trade Organization, they would be National Governors Association. He is cur- gressive use of state-owned enterprises, The increase in service jobs is a factor in forced to play by the rules. They have not rently managing principal of M.A. Brady & intellectual property theft and substandard depressing wage growth. According to the and show no willingness to substantively Company, LLC., a strategic consulting firm regulatory regime. Economic Policy Institute, manufacturing embrace the classical liberal understanding focused on international trade & investment, We are told by globalists that free trade, hourly wages (and benefits) are 13-percent of a free market, rule of law and the role of infrastructure and government affairs. May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 The US must not flinch in the face of Kim Jong Un’s missiles mind trick By Sung-Yoon Lee his playbook of graduated escala- of North Korea’s previous Memo- The Democratic People’s Re- tion, one honed by his father Kim rial Day nuclear test. In the face public of Korea (DPRK) is a to- Jong Il during a 17-year reign and, of mounting pressure, the Trump talitarian state without parallel. In before that, by Pyongyang’s pro- administration should not cave 2014, a United Nations commis- totype carrot-and-stick playbook and settle for yet another faulty, sion, upon a yearlong investigation perfected over nearly half a century expedient and unenforceable deal. of North Korea’s crimes against by Kim Il Sung, DPRK founder and Instead, the United States must humanity, determined that the grandfather of the current Supreme resolutely exert financial pressure “gravity, scale and nature” of its Kim. Its central tenets are: “Threat- on Kim by enforcing both U.S. and atrocities “reveal a State that does en, escalate, create war hysteria, U.N. sanctions. The recent seizure not have any parallel in the contem- de-escalate and extort. Repeat as by the U.S. of the North Korean porary world.” necessary.” The odds of success bulk cargo carrier Wise Honest On nuclear diplomacy, too, the remain high. and the related civil forfeiture com- government of North Korea is sui Just as Kim Jong Il in 2009 test- plaint are both U.N. sanctions and generis. It has reaped billions of ed President Barack Obama soon U.S. domestic law enforcement, not dollars worth of blandishments them as “non-provocative provo- as to Pyongyang’s ability to strike after his inauguration with a long- “counter-escalation.” Such should in exchange for repeated lies of cation,” these acts are deliberate every region of the U.S. homeland. range missile test on April 5 and a be the stoic stance of the United amenability to abandoning its nu- attempts at psychological manip- This watershed moment for North nuclear test on May 25 (Memorial States. The recent order by a U.S. clear and missile programs. Built ulation. They seek to incentivize Korea was the punctuation mark to Day that year), Kim Jong Un tried District judge against three Chinese on lies, perpetual internal terror, U.S. policymakers into believing nearly six years of calibrated esca- to tame President Trump early in banks to disclose documents in a and spasms of external threat, the that with minor concessions and lation under Kim Jong Un. his presidency. Impeccable sense U.S. criminal investigation of North backward nation nonetheless has artful diplomacy the volatile situ- Now that Kim has reset the of timing for maximum political Korea sanctions evasion suggests defied the odds and outmaneuvered ation once again can be contained. table with another missile test, he impact is a staple of the North Ko- greater financial pressure on the key far bigger, richer states in the re- Hence, on logic and precedents, the is signaling to President Trump: rean game plan. enablers of North Korea’s global gion — South Korea, Japan, China, missile tests presage more provoca- Unless the U.S. complies with On Feb. 12, 2017, less than a money-laundering schemes. Russia and the United States — all tions to come, each more ominous his terms of the “denuclearization month after President Trump took While these are promising signs, the while deliberately starving and than the one before. of the Korean peninsula” — the office and as the new U.S. leader there’s much more the United States enslaving its population as essential The May 4 launch of a newly withdrawal of U.S. Forces in Korea was hosting Japanese Prime Min- could and should do to bankrupt the means of regime preservation. disclosed solid fuel short-range and in Japan, and ultimately the ister Shinzo Abe for the first time Kim regime. Furthermore, Con- The combination of the nature guided ballistic missile came al- removal of all U.S. nuclear assets in Mar-a-Lago, Fla., Kim fired his gress should vastly increase fund- of the North Korean regime and its most 18 months after North Korea’s from the region, preceded by sanc- nation’s first known solid fuel short- ing for Voice of America (VOA) successful record of deception is emphatic intercontinental ballistic tions relief, resumption of aid and a range ballistic missile. The next Korean language programs instead why Pyongyang’s latest provoca- missile (ICBM) test on Nov. 29, peace agreement — more problems day, Kim had his half-brother, Kim of slashing in half to a paltry $3.3 tions — two separate ballistic mis- 2017. Since then, Pyongyang has are coming. Kim’s follow-up short- Jong Nam, assassinated in Kuala million. The uniquely repressive sile blasts in the past week — have created a false sense of optimism range ballistic missile tests on May Lumpur International Airport with nature of the Kim regime must be grave implications. As much as the in Washington merely by refraining 9 from Kusung, an identified active a deadly chemical weapon, thus revealed constantly to the North Trump administration, bent on pro- from conducting missile or nuclear missile base approximately 100 bolstering his ruthless image. Korean people and the world over. tecting the illusory diplomatic gains tests. The November 2017 ICBM km north of Pyongyang, indicates On May 14, just as Chinese Nothing short of unflinching won since the first Donald Trump- test, the third and the most powerful the resumption of his calibrated President Xi Jinping was rolling financial constriction and human Kim Jong Un summit meeting in since the U.S. Independence Day “missile diplomacy.” out his nation’s ambitious Belt and rights campaign will compel Kim June 2018, wishes to downplay test that year, removed all doubt In essence, Kim is reemploying Road Initiative, his defiant client Jong Un to change. Only growing state tested its first-ever interme- financial pressure on the North diate-range ballistic missile. On Korean government and growing Gesiotto July 4, North Korea conducted its exposure of the regime’s hideous (Continued from Page 12) report because without actually seeing it, they do not first-ever ICBM test and rubbed it criminality shall turn the tables in making such a fuss about the release of the full have to lie about it to fit their narrative. They can let in with a message from Kim that it on the North Korean dictator. The their imaginations run wild and simply claim ignorance report. The Democrats had evidently “boycotted en was a “gift package” for Americans. alternative is negligently to enable in case the truth ever does get out. masse” the opportunity to review the unredacted re- All three pathbreaking tests took Kim to continue to bamboozle the port because they wanted Barr to also remove legally Barr has bent over backwards to satisfy the Dem- place at the Kusung base. On July world with graduated escalation required redactions of grand jury material and grant ocrats with all of their purported concerns about the 28, another “gift” was lobbed — a and de-escalation, dictating the access to a broader array of lawmakers. redactions, but they have only escalated their attacks more powerful ICBM, capable of terms of the dialogue while stead- But that is just a sad excuse for their behavior. It on his character in response to each concession that he is now abundantly clear, if it was not already, that the has made. Until the Democrats are willing to find out striking most of continental United fastly advancing his lethality. Democrats no longer truly believe there is anything the truth for themselves, they have no business telling States, in a test from the north-cen- * * * * * significant hiding behind the redactions in the special the public that the redactions are shielding something tral Jagang Province, indicating the Sung-Yoon Lee is Kim Koo-Ko- counsel report. If they did then it would be grossly neg- nefarious. By their own choice, the top Democrats in North Korean military could fire off rea Foundation Professor in Kore- ligent of the Democrats to deliberately keep themselves Congress are as ignorant as everybody else. The reality ICBMs from multiple locations. an Studies and assistant professor in the dark about all those hidden details. is there is nothing there. North Korea’s pattern of gradu- at The Fletcher School of Law and In fact, it increasingly appears that the Democrats * * * * * ated escalation suggests more pow- Diplomacy, Tufts University. He has would prefer that Barr never release the unredacted Madison Gesiotto is an attorney and a commenta- erful missile tests and, eventually, testified as an expert witness at the report at all. So long as the redactions are in place, tor who serves with the advisory board of the Donald an ICBM-borne thermonuclear test House Foreign Affairs Committee they can keep making baseless insinuations about a Trump campaign. She was an inauguration spokes- on the horizon. Perhaps another and advised elected leaders on nonexistent cover up. That is why the Democrats who person and former Miss Ohio. She is on Twitter @ provocation looms this Memorial Korea policy. Follow him on Twitter have a chance to do not want to read the unredacted MadisonGesiotto. Day weekend, the 10th anniversary @SungYoonLee1. Turley (Continued from Page 15) declared that they should not testify, and Likewise, Rosenstein can confirm both he The problem for Congress here is that like Trump associate Roger Stone. A federal Congress should prevail on that fight, but and Barr told Mueller there was no policy federal courts expect some tonal coherence court again must release those details. conflicting positions have since emerged. preventing him from reaching a conclusion in legal arguments. From a constitutional The key to appreciating atonal music is Consider the disappearance of Deputy Attor- on obstruction, and also even encouraged standpoint, none of this looks like a plausible listening between the notes. This brewing ney General Rod Rosenstein, who once was him to reach one. effort to build an impeachment case during controversy is not about less than 6 percent at the top of witness lists. Suddenly, no one Yet, Rosenstein is now being publicly the limited time before the 2020 election. of withheld material or supporting documents seems to want to hear from him. It may have dehabilitated. I have raised concerns about Indeed, lawmakers have denied this is an of the report. The disharmonious point is to to do with his conclusion that the evidence his conflict as a key witness to the obstruction impeachment effort and leave their actions not impeach Trump. in the Mueller report did not support the allegations. For two years, Democrats dis- viewed as disconnected oversight challenges. By triggering a variety of court challenges, criminal charge of obstruction. missed such concerns. Yet, after he decided It increasingly looks like investigation for the House can wait for the information until For two years, Democrats heralded Ro- there was no evidence to support an obstruc- the sake of investigation. Their claims are it runs out of time to impeach him. The truly senstein as essential to supervising the Russia tion charge, Democrats suddenly raised his notes without harmony. The Encyclopedia wicked aspect to all of this song and dance investigation. They pledged to resist any conflict of interest. Senator Kamala Harris Britannica concludes that “atonality proved is that both Trump and the House leadership effort to remove or fire him before a conclu- confronted Barr in his Senate hearing over unable to sustain large scale musical events.” are working for the same end in running out sion was reached. Rosenstein could confirm the “appropriateness” of Rosenstein “being The same is true for large scale constitutional the clock. critical facts raised by Barr, who testified a part of making a charging decision on an events. Demanding testimony that Mueller refused to identify grand jury investigation which he is also a witness in.” * * * * * Finally, Democrats have legitimately de- information to allow for a rapid release of She demanded to know the ethical basis for Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor manded to hear from several key witnesses, the report. Barr said he and Rosenstein, who his role, a concern that conveniently eluded of Public Interest Law at George Washington including Mueller himself and former White both oversee Mueller, requested he do so, and Harris and her colleagues the previous two University. You can follow him on Twitter @ House counsel Don McGahn. Trump has the refusal of Mueller delayed the release. years. JonathanTurley. Maramis (Continued from Page 12) I do believe that even the lawyers are get- products can be used safely and that glypho- companies will have a second thought about wouldn’t be the food of the nonbeliever, who ting sick and tired of Monsanto’s deception in sate is not carcinogenic.” Really? They are the safety of those who use their products. hopefully is finally getting the message now advertising and want to have these lawsuits “disappointed” that they got caught being In 2018, Dewayne Johnson, a San Fran- that Roundup causes cancer. make a statement as well as compensate the harmful to the health of many humans and cisco groundskeeper who used Roundup in In addition to the over $2 billion payout, injured parties. It’s the largest and the third never warned them about the dangers!! Well, the performance of his job, was the first of the couple was also awarded another $55 payout in a row for Monsanto in regard to my goodness! And I do wonder what leading the thousands of people suing the company million for damages. And there are approxi- its Roundup lawsuits which claim that the health regulators have deemed glyphosate to go to trial. The jury first awarded him $290 mately 11,000 lawsuits of that type pending product is a direct contributor to or cause of not only noncarcinogenic but actually safe. million, but it was later reduced to $78.5 throughout the country. I’m surprised there their clients’ cancers. Notice their use of the words “can be used million by the judge. Monsanto still appealed are not more. Perhaps the reason for the much higher safely,” but their lack of the words, “if one the decision. (2018 was the year Monsanto People like “easy,” and Roundup promotes payout was that the attorneys were allowed uses a gas mask and wears a hazmat suit.” sold out to Bayer. I wonder if there was any its product as easy to use. In addition to that, to present the huge and complete amount of Has anyone bothered to go and check out connection.) it obviously does not come with a noticeable evidence to support the charges against the their gardens or the health of their friends Then in March of this year, a federal jury warning label; in fact, the company that Roundup product. Perhaps they were able to who have been using their products to support ordered Monsanto to pay $80 million to makes it and the company that sells it still show how Monsanto manipulated the results them? Have they recommended their product, Edwin Hardeman, a 70-year-old man with to this day claims that its main ingredient, of safety tests, and by clever rewording of the Roundup, to their own families? cancer who had used the product for three glyphosate, is not harmful to animals, the facts, gained endorsements and recommenda- Monsanto did not immediately respond to decades on his over 50-acre property in environment, and certainly not to humankind. tions, and were able to present their product a request for comment. What would they say? Sonoma County, California. The jury, quite (I do wonder if that is what they use on their as worth buying and worth using; their adver- “We’re glad we sold our company before all justly, found that Roundup was a “substantial own gardens from which they harvest veg- tising made it seem like the best thing since these lawsuits started coming down on us!” factor” in his illness. etables to feed their own children, mothers, sliced bread, as they say. Apparently, there When I first saw this news item on TV, Are we beginning to see a pattern? With and grandmothers.) was never any warning that it could cause Alva Pilliod wondered out loud why Mon- total payouts — and this is only so far — to The couple who received the payout, the cancer or any other illness. santo never had big warning labels on the more than $2.2 billion, will this finally bring largest for Monsanto so far, was Alva and The couple, Alva and Alberta Pilliod of Roundup bottles. Well, that is so very easy Roundup down? How many more people Alberta Pilliod of Livermore, California, who Livermore, California, had no idea that the to answer, Alva. If there was an adequate have to take them to court to say in front of were both diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins product was so harmful to their health. warning on the bottles, many people, likely the judge and everyone present that they’re lymphoma. They had been using the Roundup According to an online article, contributed including you and your husband, would mad as hell and are not going to take it any product on their residential properties since to by Andrew Blankstein and Adiel Kaplan, not have chosen that particular weed killer, more? the 1970s, when Monsanto first began to sell Bayer, the company that bought Monsanto preferring your health to ease of use or even * * * * * the product. The elderly couple, both in their in 2018, said in a statement that they are good results. Profit is always the reason that Maramis Choufani is the Managing Ed- 70s, filed suit in state court. After a relatively “disappointed with the jury’s decision and companies lie to us and deceive us, both in itor of the Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a short five-week trial, the jury awarded $1 will appeal the verdict in this case,” and that their TV commercials and on their labels, weekly column in this newspaper. To contact billion apiece to the Pilliods in punitive dam- there is a “consensus among leading health and maybe now, thanks to these giant forced Maramis, email her at maramis@lasvega- ages, plus another $55 million in damages. regulators worldwide that glyphosate-based lawsuit payouts, those profit-only driven stribune.com. Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 15-21, 2019 EntErtainmEnt

“X Country” (Harrah’s) Sandy’s Interviews along Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel’s Red Carpet at Harrah’s By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos during interviews by Sandy Zimmerman “Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel” opened with a star studded red carpet this was a big evening! I interviewed the beautiful ladies of “X Country” (Harrah’s), the producer’s latest hit — others include “X Burlesque” (Flamingo) and “X Rocks” (Ballys). Their motto, “Un- leash your wildest fantasies at “X Country.” The show is called “A Kick’n Topless Revue” which brings the best of contemporary coun- try with a great mix of traditional music that adds so much more. This is an adult show and you’ll know why when watching the dances. The “Naked Magicians” recently opened at the MGM Grand- Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club bringing their own unique style of hu- mor mixed with magic from Australia and to- night were here on the red carpet at Harrah’s. I attended Hypnotist Anthony Cools (Par- is) opening 25 years ago and always happy “Naked Magicians” (MGM Grand-Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club) to see him tonight and at other events. It is There are a lot of magicians in Las Vegas Next I interviewed Kitty, the hostess at managing editor/Vegas Stats/Information amazing how Anthony hypnotizes all the peo- but only one with a duck! Adam London (D “Marriage Can be Murder.” She is not the Network/Oakland Raiders radio play-by-play ple on the stage at once! His show is always Hotel) performs quick-action close-up magic murderer, but the murderer may be sitting voice), television personality/actor/singer fun for the audience. with a touch of humor. next to you while everyone dines eating a Adrian Zmed appeared as Johnny Nogerelli great dinner. I saw the show twice and it’s in Grease 2 and Officer Vince Romano in always funny as you try to guess who done it. the T.J. Hooker television series; “Tenors of Retired comedian Fielding West, without Rock” (Planet Hollywood), The Miss Behave his tiger, still appears around Las Vegas and Game show (D Hotel), and many more. on tours. “Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel” runs It was a grand affair reminiscent of early 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays with Las Vegas, a time to enjoy an exciting produc- added 3 p.m. matinees on Sundays at the tion show and a lavish after party feast dining Harrah’s Hotel, 3475 S Las Vegas Blvd, on at Sushi Roku, in Caesars Palace. the Strip. The celebrities also included: Cast of * * * * * “Friends the Musical” (D Hotel), TV/ With 20 years’ experience as a syndicated Comedian/Magician Murray SawChuck television show host and Dining Reviewer, (Tropicana), Jose Canseco (sport’s figure), Travel/ Luxury writer, Health, as well as a Film/TV personality Doc Phineas (Jay Le- Photographer/Videographer, Editor, and no’s Garage, Haunted Hospitals, Touched & Talk Show Host of Sandy Zimmerman’s Las Mute & Duds, The Professor-Pawn Stars), Vegas TV Show and Discover the Ultimate Comedian/Hypnotist Marc Savard (Planet Vacation travel specials. For information, Hollywood), cast of “Raiding the Rock questions, comments please contact Sandy Vault” (Hard Rock Hotel), cast of “Fantasy” Zimmerman at [email protected] “Miss Behave Game Show” (D Hotel) (Luxor), Brent Musburger (lead broadcaster/ or 702-515-0846.

“Friends The Musical Parody” (D Hotel) “Marriage Can be Murder” hostess Kitty (D Hotel) May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 19 Criss Angel’s “MINDFREAK” recreated for Criss Angel-themed Patient Exam Room This Week in Las Vegas

By Mike Kermani

ing the band’s greatest hits “The ing concert experience at Harrah’s Chain,” “Dreams,” “Don’t Stop,” Las Vegas. Presenting the music “Gold Dust Woman” and more. and the story of Elvis’ meteoric rise Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Tickets to fame all in one night’s immersive start at $19.95 plus taxes and fees, experience, the show features more and can be purchased by calling than 18 Elvis songs that came to Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; define “rock ‘n’ roll” as we know it online at www.suncoastcasino. today, while four giant LED walls com; or in-person at Suncoast, The present authentic imagery and Orleans, Gold Coast, Sam’s Town, scenes from his extraordinary life. Aliante, Cannery and Eastside Can- “Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak nery. Tickets may also be purchased Hotel in Concert” is the only Elvis the day of the show (depending production in Las Vegas authorized upon availability) at the venue box by Authentic Brands Group, owner office. of Elvis Presley Enterprises, LLC. Queen Nation — Inspired by the musical originally Tribute to Queen written and directed by Floyd Saturday, June 22 Mutrux and now adapted for the Formed in 2004, tribute group stage by Ivan Menchell, the concert Criss Angel photo by Sandy Zimmerman Queen Nation pays homage to the version of the show in Las Vegas is By Mike Kermani golden age of British rock band being staged by Broadway veteran Las Vegas Tribune Queen’s vintage concerts, bringing Jeff Calhoun. Unlike previous ver- World-renowned illusionist and their greatest hits to the stage as sions of the show, the Las Vegas the biggest name in magic, Criss they preserve the image, sound and production will focus on the music Angel is the latest Las Vegas head- stage persona of the original band. and will be a concert performance. liner to sponsor a themed patient Queen Nation will take audiences Leading the band as Elvis Pres- exam room at Cure 4 The Kids through Queen’s musical journey, ley is Eddie Clendening, who is Foundation. performing the hits “We Will Rock widely regarded as one of the most Angel, Shaunyl Benson and You,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We genuine and true-to-life performers their five-year-old son Johnny Are The Champions,” “Crazy Little of Elvis. Clendening created his Crisstopher, who endured his own Thing Called Love,” “You’re My role while starring as the “King three-year battle with acute lym- Best Friend,” “Another One Bites of Rock ‘n’ Roll” in 2,200 perfor- phoblastic leukemia, revealed the The Dust,” “Under Pressure” and mances on the Broadway produc- themed patient exam room together more. tion of “Million Dollar Quartet.” on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Tickets He also played Elvis in the Chicago “Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is start at $19.95 plus taxes and fees, and Japan productions of the show. an organization close to my heart and can be purchased by calling “Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Ho- and as an ally to those affected Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; tel in Concert” performs Wednes- by pediatric cancer, I am grateful online at www.suncoastcasino. day through Monday at 8 p.m. for any opportunity I have to get com; or in-person at Suncoast, The with an additional 3 p.m. matinee involved,” said Angel. “Having ness the impossible with your own and can be purchased by calling Orleans, Gold Coast, Sam’s Town, on Sunday. The show will be dark a calm and colorful patient exam eye. Step outside of your imagina- Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; on- Aliante, Cannery and Eastside Can- Tuesday. 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The kid-friendly themes and ural and dash of spooky, along with Tickets may also be purchased the * * * * * For groups of ten or more, please colorful artwork used to cover the masterful storytelling, engaging day of the show (depending upon contact the group sales department walls of the exam room are loosely stage presence all blended together availability) at the venue box office. at 866.574.3851 or email entertain- based on elements incorporated to creating the ultimate haunting Mirage — [email protected]. into Criss Angel “MINDFREAK” evening experience. Visions of Fleetwood Mac For more information about at Planet Hollywood Resort & Ca- A master of high impact visual Saturday, June 15 “Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel sino. In honor of those affected by stunts and mind-blowing magic. 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Las Masters of Illusion on the CW, True Mac concert experience, perform- ultimate Elvis hit-driven, story-tell- mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com Vegas artist Juan Muniz will again Nightmares on ID, The Late Late create the one-of-a-kind illustra- Show w/James Corden, Don’t Blink tions that will help entertain and on the POP Network, America’s inspire young patients who are Next Weatherman on TBS, among often required to have weekly or many others. monthly doctor visits as part of their Come be a part of the legend, be treatment. part of the MYTH. Experience Wil- “Criss Angel has been a strong liam Draven’s MYTH show at the and consistent supporter of Cure 4 Artisan Hotel, 7 & 10 pm, located The Kids Foundation,” said Annette at 1501 W. Sahara, take Sahara East Logan-Parker, president and CEO and just before the freeway, turn of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. right on Highland. For information, “Even before his own son was di- call 702-515-0846 or visit www. agnosed with cancer, Criss was an thewilliamdraven.com. advocate for the needs of childhood * * * * * cancer patients in Southern Nevada. ‘PETTY & THE His support has helped our organi- HEARTSHAKERS,’ ‘MIRAGE zation provide treatment to the most — VISIONS OF FLEETWOOD vulnerable in our community.” MAC,’ ‘QUEEN NATION’ All illustrations and artwork in AND ‘DSB’ — PERFORM the Criss Angel-themed exam room AT SUNCOAST IN JUNE must be incorporated around the Suncoast Showroom will bring necessary medical equipment in highly-acclaimed tribute perform- the room and special considerations ers to the Suncoast Hotel and are also made, including the use of Casino in June, including “Petty microbial resistant glossy paint that & The Heartshakers — Tribute to allows the room to be cleaned and Tom Petty,” “Mirage — Visions of sterilized. Fleetwood Mac,” “Queen Nation * * * * * — Tribute to Queen” and “DSB WILLIAM DRAVEN’S UNIQUE — Tribute to Journey.” Guests can SHOW APPEARS TUESDAYS also enjoy free dance parties and AT THE ARTISAN HOTEL live entertainment throughout the William Draven’s thrilling show month. has ghosts and unique magical For a full lineup of entertain- surprises at the Artisan Hotel this ment acts at Boyd Gaming citywide Tuesday! properties, visit: www.boydgam- A show with magic or illusions ing.com/headliner-event-calendar. are always fun but when you add Petty & The Heartshakers — ghosts and other paranormal tech- Tribute to Tom Petty niques it is a show to remember! Saturday, June 8 TAKE A BREAK FROM “REAL- Petty & The Heartshakers will ITY” AND STEP INTO WILLIAM bring Tom Petty’s timeless sound DRAVEN’S WORLD OF THE to life as the group pays tribute to SUPERNATURAL! the legendary band, Tom Petty & Hear true stories of hauntings The Heartbreakers, replicating the and happenings of sin city and be- supergroup’s iconic rock hits. yond, experience firsthand things Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Tickets you may not believe until you wit- start at $19.95 plus taxes and fees, Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 15-21, 2019 Nepotism nets pride at the F.I.O.R.E. By Italian Tribune Roving Reporter and Hand Model Photos by “Award” winning Photographers Dave “Bananas” Williams and Lorraine Thompson Sardelli During the 15 years of its existence the F.I.O.R.E. has gained a reputation for contin- uously hosting great events, including some of the most entertaining and interesting guest speakers around. A multitude of subjects have been covered throughout the years and the success rate remains at 100 percent. Entertainer Nelson Sardelli, creator of the F.I.O.R.E., takes great pride in having been able to line up and coordinate all of the non club club’s speakers and events. This month’s speaker spoke to his pride in another way. For May, Sardelli invited his youngest daughter, Pietra, to address the group. Nepotism you say? They got to “P” in the roaster and Pia Zadora and Pete Barbutti had already spoken? Had he ran out of guest speakers? What was she going to talk about? Apparently, with over 110 F.I.O.R.E. members and guests in attendance, that was not in anyone’s mind. The attendance number actually surpassed the RSVP list (A list the elder Sardelli takes quite seriously!). Born and raised in Las Vegas, Pietra Sardelli spoke about our city with pride and knowledge. She reflected on how being raised in a house with parents who were en- gaged in philanthropy, and encouraged that behavior in their children. Having worked at Three Square Food Bank and in her role as Group Sales Supervisor at the Springs Preserve where she has worked with several non-profits having events there, she proudly spoke about the generosity of the Las Vegas community. She reminded the audience how our great city is much more than just gam- bling and the Strip. You could hear a pin drop as she emo- tionally discussed her involvement with Golden Rainbow, a local non-profit assisting individuals and families in southern Nevada living with HIV/AIDS. She called out some of the entertainers in the audience, like Vin- ny Adinolfi, George Bugatti and Antonio Carnota who have assisted Golden Rainbow in the past with performances for its largest fundraiser, The Ribbon of Life*. Her goal it seemed was to remind every- one in attendance, how fortunate we are to live in such a wonderful city and how easy it is to help a person, or group, in need with a little time or money. Along with the presentation, guests en- joyed a great lunch, and were not only treated to incredible live music by the Gary Anderson Ensemble, but they also enjoyed the vocal Pietra Sardelli handled the task with humor and confidence. talents of Antonio Carnota, Mario Morales, If you are looking for camaraderie with As with most of the F.I.O.R.E. meetings, this piece orchestra and star guest Mark Preston Bobby Mayo Jr., Kaye Wade and on the har- some of the best people our city can offer will take place on the second Thursday of the formerly of the Lettermen. monica, Dr. Wil Krom. Tom Saitta brought and open to expanding your horizons in a fun month at the Italian American Club. *The 2019 Ribbon of Life, Celebrating in some humor with one of his favorite jokes. manner, you will definitely want to check out Keep an eye out of the July announcement Woodstock’s 50th Anniversary, will be held (Because they are thoughtful gentlemen, the the Non Club Club F.I.O.R.E.. June’s speaker as F.I.O.R.E. will celebrate its 15 year anni- at the Legends in Concert Theater at the banjo player and the accordion player did will be the talented star of the Bronx Wan- versary, on Saturday, July 13th at 5:30pm. Tropicana Hotel. For more information visit not perform). derers, the afore mentioned, Vinny Adinolfi. This event will feature Gary Anderson’s 15 www.goldenrainbow.com.

A natural public relation representative for our city. “You must come and visit the Las Vegas Spring Preserve.”

“To those who much is given, much should be expected.” “Didn’t I tell you she was great”?... Not because she is my daughter.... May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 21 Nepotism nets pride at the F.I.O.R.E.

Bobby Mayo Jr with Jimmy Racey, Dr. George Ritter and Gary Anderson.

Antonio Carnota, charm and talent. A Las Vegas favorite, Mario Rosales.

Kaye Wade in rare form. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Wil Krom joins in.

Tom Saitta shares some humor. Susan Houston, J.T. Miller, Ava and Lena Walther. Notice the halo on J.T.’s head.

Nelson Sardelli and Reverend Johnny Crosby. Dusty Summers and Brenda Williams. Arlene and Bart Damele. Page 22 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 15-21, 2019 Nepotism nets pride at the F.I.O.R.E.

Dave “Bananas” Williams liked his award so some much Woman Power. Amal Abi Khalil, visiting from Lebanon, Eliana Saba, Sandra Cseizler that the F.I.O.R.E. presented it to him again this month. and multi-talented Rosemary holding Charles Saba down.

Maxine Gaines, Mariko Adolph, Sandra Cseizler and Eliana Saba. (すべての日本の女性) Pietra Sardelli and her father, “what’s his name.”

Nancy Bretzfield and Jane Lubarsky. More Blondes, more fun. The one and only Vinny Adinolfi, Carol Adinolfi, Boni and Bob Merlin and Mario Rosales.

Martha and Mike Kimpel, Frank Guarino, Mario Morales and charming “Phil.” Hollywood backbone, Kaye Wade and Chuck Hicks.

David Adolph with former Running back/tight end of the Chicago’s Bears Robin D. Earl and Dennis Rhinevault. It must be his after shave lotion. Antonio Carnota with Linda Gomez and Susan Houston. May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 23 Nepotism nets pride at the F.I.O.R.E.

KC Enzer, Ellen Lippmann and C J Mather, Mrs. And Mr Ray Broccardo, The Duke of Fremont Street, Nick Palmieri and Christine Prato-Coleman. proving that blondes have more fun.

Mariko Adolph, Brenda Williams and Sandra Cseizler. Barry Heifetz, Susan Heifetz, Sally Davis, Gary Smith and Renee Evers.

Dr. Wil Krom, Sylvia Moss, Tom and Alice Saitta. Pamela Pereira, Maxine Gaines and Tony Pereira.

Taylor Reynolds, Laura Ungaro and The Don. A happy Mimi Williams, Judy Tarte and nice lady in black with no name tag.

Jennifer Kukainis and Tom Hillery. Spike Measer and Las Vegas entrepreneur Kim McKellar. Stan “the man” and, obviously, Al, “the other man.”

The buck stops here. Sharon Perovich and Betty Smith. Thank you, Pietra, for making dad look good. Page 24 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 15-21, 2019 Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop Brings Drag to the Day Club

By Jerry Fink augmented reality games. Las Vegas Tribune Priced at $149 per person, Ever dreamed of partying with two-person minimum (gratuity not Madonna, Cher or J Lo? included), this experience also in- Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop cludes roundtrip transfers between at Paris Las Vegas is making that The LINQ Hotel & Casino and the dream a reality with the introduc- Papillon Las Vegas terminal. For tion of “Drag Show Day Club,” a more information and to book this rooftop party hosted by some of experience: www.Papillon.com/ Las Vegas’ top celebrity female Limited-Time-Offers/Flight-of- impersonators on Saturday, May Flights, (702) 736-7243 and www. 18 and Saturday, May 25. Caesars.com/linq/Fly-Linq?Key- A two-day engagement, “Drag word=Packages, (855) 234-7469 PUNK ROCK BOWLING AND Show Day Club” will showcase en- * * * * * MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 25-27 tertainers with over-the-top tributes SOAK UP THE SUN AT Punk Rock Bowling & Music to Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Mariah Car- CABO WABO CANTINA Festival and Downtown Grand Ho- ey, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND tel & Casino have joined forces to and more, in addition to DJs playing Cabo Wabo Cantina, located create a huge splash with this years party mixes and VIP bottle service inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet FREE pool party concert series. packages. Stunning views of the Hollywood Resort & Casino, will For the first-time ever, Citrus Las Vegas Strip will serve as the celebrate Memorial Day Weekend Grand Pool Deck will be the host backdrop to the “Drag Show Day with drink specials, signature dishes venue for the annual series of free Club” parties, which will be held and live entertainment on its Strip- poolside concerts. from noon to 4 p.m. on both days. side patio from Friday, May 24 Showcasing more than 35,000 General admission tickets, through Monday, May 27. square feet of entertainment space priced at $30 per person, are avail- Available throughout the cele- complete with a sparkling infinity able for purchase at www.chateau- bratory weekend, Cabo Wabo will pool, restaurant and bar, and pic- nights.com. Reservations for VIP stir up a red, white and blue patriot- turesque views of the downtown tables with bottle service are avail- ic libation, the All-American, made skyline Citrus will welcome head- able via email at reservations@ with a refreshing blend of Absolut liners H20, The Pietasters, and chateaunightclublv.com. Citron, simple syrup, sweet and Sloppy Seconds over Memorial * * * * * sour, Sprite, grenadine and blue Day Weekend May 25 - 27. “FLIGHT OF FLIGHTS” curacao, priced at $13. “We have never played any CAESERS RENOVATING as the more than 400,000 guests EXPERIENCE A NEW WAY Patrons may also enjoy beer pool party’s before in our 25-year THE COLOSSEUM hosted each year. TO EXPERIENCE VEGAS buckets, priced at $23, along with career,” said lead vocalist Toby Caesars Entertainment an- “We’re thrilled to make the best The “Flight of Flights” experi- Cabo Wabo’s signature selection of Morse of H2O. That really makes nounced plans today to renovate entertainment experiences in Las ence is now available in Las Vegas. house made margaritas and dozens zero sense considering we are ‘The The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Vegas even better by enhancing The The package includes three ex- of tequila options, including Cabo Water Boys’ of hardcore. We are with significant technical and Colosseum at Caesars Palace with periences: Papillon Grand Canyon Wabo Tequila, available in blanco, very excited and hope for many design updates to its landmark its innovative design and unique Helicopters’ Las Vegas Strip flight anejo and reposado. stage dives & cannonballs in the venue recognized as Billboard elements,” said Jason Gastwirth, at sunset; FLY LINQ ziplining and Patio parties, complete with a pool pit!” Magazine’s “Venue of the Decade.” president of entertainment for a beer flight from The Book at The DJ, will be hosted from noon until “We are thrilled to partner with The Colosseum will undergo an Caesars Entertainment. “The timing LINQ Hotel & Casino. the late-night hours on Saturday, Punk Rock Bowling & Music Fes- exciting evolution to incorporate a of these enhancements couldn’t be Beginning with a shuttle pick-up May 25 and Sunday, May 26 on tival and welcome festivalgoers to new state-of-the-art sound system, better as Caesars Entertainment and at The LINQ Hotel & Casino’s tour Cabo Wabo’s outdoor Strip-side our exclusive pool parties to kick new moving light fixtures and Live Nation now partner to program bus depot, guests are taken to the patio. off each day,” said Downtown high-definition LED video wall The Colosseum with a commitment Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters Weekend partiers can nurse Grand Hotel & Casino Vice Pres- into the technical capabilities of to bring world-class performers to terminal at McCarran International their hangovers with Cabo Wabo’s ident and Managing Director John the space, while still preserving the this refreshed, iconic entertainment Airport. breakfast, offered until 11 a.m. Culetsu. “This festival experience is celebrated character and prestige of venue. The best seat in Las Vegas From there, they are whisked Signature breakfast options all about creating moments that will the iconic theater. Also, the world’s just got better.” away to fly over the Las Vegas Strip include CW Eggs Benedict made live with guests well beyond the top venue of its size will now be “Artist residencies have become and Downtown Las Vegas at sunset. with poached eggs, melted pepper weekend and these three concerts, able to facilitate multiple seating the dominant form of theater enter- The tour provides dazzling jack cheese, machaca and chorizo paired with our total property expe- arrangements, including VIP ban- tainment in Las Vegas. Fans around bird’s-eye views of all the city’s on a toasted English muffin, topped rience, aim to do just that.” quettes with bottle service and a the world come to Las Vegas to iconic landmarks including New with hollandaise sauce and served Festivalgoers who have booked general admission setup on the see their favorite stars perform in York-New York Hotel & Casino’s with a side of Cabo Wabo potatoes, a room at the Downtown Grand will main floor, to accommodate many intimate settings with incredible skyscrapers, Luxor sky beam, Paris priced at $13.95; and Huevos de receive two wristbands (per room, genres and entertainment experi- productions they can find nowhere Las Vegas’ Eiffel Tower and Foun- Nacho with two fried eggs served not per guest) upon check-in. These ences for guests through the city’s else,” said Kurt Melien, Live tains of Bellagio — all before mak- over Cabo Wabo’s cheese nachos, wristbands are good for priority ear- only automated lift seating system. Nation Las Vegas president. “The ing a hairpin turn around the around topped with guacamole, sour cream ly access opportunity at 9:00 a.m. to Caesars Entertainment assumes world’s most legendary artists have the 1,000-foot-high Strat. Next, the and pico de gallo, priced at $12.95, the daily pool parties. Public access operational control of The Colosse- graced The Colosseum’s stage since shuttle returns guests to The LINQ among other offerings. for non-guests will take place at um and begins its partnership with its inception, and we are excited to Hotel & Casino where they make Memorial Day Weekend reser- 11:00 am until capacity is reached. Live Nation, the No. 1 live enter- partner with Caesars Entertainment their way to FLY LINQ, the only vations are available now on the Bands play from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 tainment promoter in the world. to further attract the biggest names zipline in the world to offer guests website, on OpenTable or by calling p.m. each day with DJ’s starting at Together, the two industry leaders in music, creating a hub for live four different ways to fly — seated the restaurant at 702.385.2226 11 a.m. Pool party concerts are 18 will elevate the experience for its entertainment that is unmatched by position or “superhero-style,” with * * * * * and over. legendary roster of artists as well any other destination in the world.” both options available facing either * * * * * Since opening in 2003, The forward or backward. Colosseum changed the live music Guests will descend from FLY experience on the Las Vegas Strip LINQ’s 114-foot-tall launch tower by pioneering the modern artist to the landing tower near the base residency model and successfully of High Roller, the world’s tallest welcoming entertainment’s biggest observation wheel. superstars to the city. Flying at nearly 40 MPH, riders The Colosseum will begin its will soar 1,121 feet above the entire refresh in early July and marks the length of The LINQ Promenade. first major update to the space since Once guests’ feet are firmly on its revolutionary debut on the Las the ground, they can take the edge Vegas Strip when it was built for off and conclude their experience the opening of Celine Dion’s epic with a beer flight at The Book at multi-decade long Las Vegas resi- The LINQ Hotel & Casino. dency. The Colosseum renovation The beer flight includes four is set to begin after the final dates 5-ounce draft beers from The of Reba, Brooks & Dunn on July Book’s infamous “beer yourself” 6 and is slated to reopen again in self-pouring beer wall with nearly early fall. 25 beers on tap including seasonal * * * * * specialties. Jerry Fink is an entertainment The Book is the Strip’s newest columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune and most innovative race and sports newspaper and writes a weekly col- book experience offering live lead- umn. To contact Fink, email him at erboards, gaming consoles and five jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 25 LifestyLes Criss Angel’s ‘MINDFREAK’ recreated in the Patient Exam Room at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman except one, Criss Angel sitting in front of the wall mural by Tonya Harvey World famous illusionist Criss Angel’s un- veiled his new “Criss Angel-themed” patient exam room at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation with Shaunyl Benson, their five-year-old Johnny Crisstopher and baby Xristos Yanni. When a child’s world is upside down be- cause of illness, this new concept of a celeb- rity-themed patient exam room becomes a re- markable calming influence for the child. Las Vegas artist Juan Muniz saw Criss Angel’s “MINDFREAK” show at Planet Hollywood and interpreted how a child would experience Angel’s mysterious, magical performance. Typically the usual patient exam room is cold, without any décor, and might add to the child’s frustrations. Yet look at these walls! Criss Angel’s room is the opposite, very invit- ing and even comical with handprints, a card, bird, tree, and other objects floating, a young Criss Angel and so much more to see! It is for kids so kid-friendly themes are important. Criss and Shunyl faced their own child’s three-year battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and are both thankful Johnny has recovered from cancer. Even before Angel’s personal experience gave him an awareness he was an advocate. Following the viewing of the new patient room everyone attended a reception. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was found- ed in Las Vegas in 2007, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation exists to provide high-quality, re- search-focused medical treatment to children battling cancer and many other life-threaten- ing conditions. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation operates the only outpatient childhood cancer treatment center in the State of Nevada and is Criss Angel sits in front of his likeness in the Criss Angel-inspired patient exam room at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. proudly accredited by The Joint Commission. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s Charity Care Program provides high-quality treatment on a sliding scale basis. No patient is ever turned away from treatment for financial reasons. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, 1 Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas. For more information visit the website www.cure4thekids.org. About Criss Angel For more than a decade, Criss Angel has dominated the world of magic as the biggest name on the planet. From his role as star, cre- ator, executive producer and director of Criss Angel MINDFREAK on A&E, to countless critically acclaimed television specials, best-selling books, top-grossing retail prod- ucts, sold-out touring shows and more, Criss is the most influential and imitated magician of the modern era. For more information, visit CrissAngel.com or follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @CrissAngel. Sandy Zimmerman produces television programs, documentaries, and travel specials around the world- in Beijing and on the Yang- tze River Cruise in China, and in addition to travel specials in Italy and other countries as well as for Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion Canyon National Park, the Grand Can- yon North Rim National Park, a real Cattle Drive similar to the early westerns in Reno, Nevada, and other destinations in the U.S. With 20 years’ experience as a syndicated Show and Dining Reviewer, Travel/ Luxury writer, Health, as well as a Photographer/ Videographer, Editor, and Talk Show Host of Sandy Zimmerman’s Las Vegas TV Show and Discover the Ultimate Vacation travel spe- cials. For information, questions, comments please contact Sandy Zimmerman at san- Criss Angel, Shaunyl Benson and their two children view the patient exam room he donated at The Cure 4 Kids Foundation. [email protected] or 702-515-0846.

Criss Angel and his five-year-old son Johnny Crisstopher enter Criss Angel’s Criss Angel just signed the wall in the Criss Angel-inspired patient exam room at “MINDFREAK” patient exam Room at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation.ient exam room at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. Page 26 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 15-21, 2019 CITY BEAT City of Las Vegas June 2019 Cultural Arts Calendar of Events be available in the garage between Third and Fourth streets at Clark Avenue. For tickets and information, visit www.ArtsLasVegas. org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787).

Remnant “Exploring the Twisted Nature of All Featuring the photography of Jason Things… Fiber” Exhibition Tannen. Through July 11; hours 7 a.m. to 5:30 June 26-Sept. 28, hours Tuesday-Friday, p.m.; closed Fridays, weekends and holidays. Programs Subject to Change 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free and open to the public. City Hall Cultural Arts and Artist Reception: Wednesday, June 26, 5 Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St., second Community Events programs: to 7 p.m. floor www.ArtsLasVegas.org Free and open to the public. This exhibition celebrates fiber arts and Summer Class Registration available Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. demonstrates the aesthetic and conceptual through June 22 for six-week session Brush St. qualities of using various fiber media in June 12-July 27 Jason Tannen is a photographer, gallery making art. Fiber arts is currently a popular The city of Las Vegas offers fine arts curator, and educator. Since 1978, his pho- medium and allows artists to explore and classes at several locations that are designed USA Ballroom Dance tography has explored the urban landscape, present contemporary concepts related to to mold the next generation of artists in a (ages 13+) integrating photography with video, instal- our culture and society in a texturally subtle guided, dynamic and studio-style program Saturday, June 15, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Dance lation, and time-based digital media. Tannen way. The artwork created for this exhibition tailored to the needs of each student. These lesson at 7:30 p.m. has exhibited his photographs and video communicates that any material can be used open-enrollment classes encourage explora- Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-mem- projects widely, in the United States and to make art that is extremely thoughtful and tion while creating the opportunity for each bers at the door. internationally. This exhibition explores the filled with excitement. The exhibit features student to experience a diverse performing Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. urban environment and his interest in tracing the artwork of Margaret Abramshe (St. and visual arts education. Classes are avail- Brush St., 702-229-ARTS (2787). urban erosion and obsolescence, as seen in George, Utah), Megan Berner (Reno, Neva- able for all ages and levels of experience in The dance is co-presented by the city of storefront displays and the topography of da), Alison Bessesdotter (Scotch Plains, New dance, music, theatre, visual and cultural arts. Las Vegas and USA Dance Las Vegas Chap- signs, symbols and human representation. Jersey), Judy Book (Prescott, Arizona), Shan- To register, or for more information, visit ter #4038, a local chapter of the national For information, visit www.ArtsLasVegas. non Conley (Moore, Oklahoma), Rosanne online or call 702-229-ARTS (2787). nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787). Giacomini (Las Vegas, Nevada), Holly Lay —Charleston Heights Arts Center the promotion of ballroom dancing. For more CLOSING EXHIBITIONS (Las Vegas, Nevada), Ginny Mateen (Las Ve- Class Registration (ages 6-adult) Charleston information, call 702-260-0772 or go online Salon des Refusés gas, Nevada), Yasmine Redding (Las Vegas, Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Courses to www.usadancelasvegas.com. Through June 22, hours Tuesday-Friday, Nevada), Donna Rice (Bend, Oregon), Janett offered include Adult Drama and Improvisa- 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Rice (Las Vegas, Nevada), Aldema Ridge tion, Visual Arts, Music Theory, Group Guitar Free and open to the public. (Las Vegas, Nevada), Gail Seidner (Las Ve- and private lessons in piano/voice/guitar by Charleston Heights Arts Center Gallery, gas, Nevada), and Patty Swygert (Earlysville, appointment. 800 S. Brush St. Virginia). For information, visit www.ArtsL- —West Las Vegas Arts Center Class Enjoy this exhibition by artists age 50 asVegas.org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787). Registration (ages 2-adult) West Las Vegas and better of artworks that were submitted Reverence for the Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Class- for Celebrating Life! 2019 but not selected Irrelevant Exhibition es offered include African Dance, African for the main exhibition. For information, Through Aug. 1; hours 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Drum, Ballet, Street Funk, Hip-Hop, Audio visit www.ArtsLasVegas.org or call 702-229- closed Fridays, weekends and holidays. Recording/Engineering, Kemetic Yoga and 16th Annual Senior Idol Showcase ARTS (2787). Free and open to the public. Chess. (all ages) City Hall Grand Gallery, 495 S. Main St., Rainbow Company Youth Theatre’s Thursday, June 20, 3 p.m. first floor. Season Celebration Party (all ages) Tickets: $5 per person. This exhibition displays the beauty in Saturday, June 1, 3 p.m. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. irrelevant objects by re-configuring them into Free and open to the public. Brush St., 702-229-ARTS (2787). sculptural art. For information, visit www. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Enjoy a variety show by amateur and ArtsLasVegas.org or call 702-229-ARTS Brush St. professional performers ages 50+. Show- (2787). Join us for a celebration of Rainbow case tickets sell out every year for the single Company Youth Theatre’s season as we say performance at the Charleston Heights Arts goodbye to the 2018-2019 and ring in the Center. Tickets are on sale at all city of Las Hearts4Vegas Touring Exhibition new 2019-2020 season. Refreshments will be Vegas senior centers until sold out. For more Through June 17, hours Monday-Thurs- provided. For information, visit www.ArtsL- information, call 702-229-6454. day, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Friday, weekends asVegas.org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787). and holidays. Free and open to the public. Development Services Center, 333 N. Rancho Drive, 702-229-6251. A traveling exhibition of items sent to the city from all over the world expressing love, support and healing for everyone in Las Vegas affected by the tragic events of Oct. 1. For information, visit www.ArtsLasVegas. Windows on First: “There Is The Poets’ Corner org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787). Nothing I Can Do Without You” (ages 17+) CURRENT EXHIBITIONS Featuring the Artwork of Shan Michael Hosted by LaBlaque. Evans. Friday, June 21, 7:30 p.m. Through Oct. 1, available to view at all Free and open to the public. times. Ethnic Express International West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Open to the public on First Street; no Folk Dancing Mead Blvd. admission fee. (ages 8+) Founded at the West Las Vegas Arts Cen- Las Vegas City Hall, Windows on First, Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26; 6:30 ter in 1997, The Poets’ Corner premiered as 495 S. Main St., along First Street. to 8:45 p.m. the first established poetry program in Las This living and evolving public art exhibi- Cost: $4 per person per week at the door. Vegas. This monthly forum event, hosted by tion features themes of dependency, growth, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. LaBlaque Williams, is for established poets change and circumstance experienced by the Brush St., 702-229-ARTS (2787). and open-mic participants and features the Overcast: Las Vegas Valley and the world around us. Have an evening of fun learning inter- best local talent. Due to potential subject A Multi-Media Art Exhibition For information, visit www.ArtsLasVegas. national dance styles, including Arabic, Ar- matter, we strongly advise participants be age Featuring the artwork of Brett Bolton org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787). menian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Israeli, 17 or older. For information, visit www.Art- May 10-Aug. 9, hours Tuesday-Friday, 10 Macedonian, Russian, Serbian and Turkish sLasVegas.org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787). a.m.-9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. folk dances. No need to bring a partner. Danc- NEW EXHIBITIONS Free and open to the public. es co-presented with the city of Las Vegas. The Wide View Charleston Heights Arts Center Lobby, For more information, call 702-732-4871 or Co-presented with Opportunity Village. 800 S. Brush St. go online to www.ethnicexpresslasvegas.org. June 6-Aug. 31, hours noon-5 p.m. Thurs- Overcast is a multi-media interactive pro- days and Fridays. jection installation in which participants cre- Exhibition Reception: Thursday, June 6, ate generative landscapes of life by spreading 5 to 7 p.m. projected rainfall onto a dry and barren desert Free and open to the public. valley. This project explores the endless Mayor’s Gallery, Historic Fifth Street possibilities that human influence can have School, 401 S. Fourth St. to transform our desert valley once given First Street Art Trail Aerial Gallery This exhibition will display visual work in the much needed (and often scarce) supply Banner Artwork Exhibition different media created in different settings of water needed to produce and sustain life. Through March 2, 2020. by a majority of female artists participating For information, visit www.ArtsLasVegas. Vinyl banners are available to view at all in classes and workshops at Opportunity org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787). times on First Street from Bridger to Boulder Village’s fine arts program. As the title avenues. suggests, the concept of this show focuses The Aerial Gallery along the First Street DjangoVegas! Jazz Festival on the wide (as opposite to narrow) view of Art Trail is the newest rendition of this (all ages) how artists in the program contemplate the long-running banner artwork program. Art- Saturday, June 15, 4 to 10 p.m. natural world, from observation to imagi- works by Natalie Delgado, Shan Michael Tickets: $25 (plus tax/fees). nation and abstraction. Observe how these Evans, Chase McCurdy, Austine Wood Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth viewing angles are non-linear or hierarchic, Comarow, Diane Bush, Jeff Fulmer, Brian St. and multi-faceted, layered across, non-verti- Martinez and Joseph Watson are featured This annual celebration of the music of cally. The exhibition’s positive and progres- on light poles spanning eight blocks from Django Reinhardt and other gypsy jazz mu- sive message is that cultural barriers can be Celebrating Life! 2019 Exhibition Bridger to Boulder avenues. Other artworks sicians past and present features Hot Club overcome. The focus is on ability, rather than Through July 13; hours Tuesday-Friday, along the trail include the Windows on First of Las Vegas, The Lost Fingers, and jazz on barrier-building disability, for program 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. temporary public art installations, Mary sensation Cyrille Aimee, who the New York participants at Opportunity Village. A sense Free and open to the public. Hill’s “Cycled Musings” bike racks, and Times calls “a rising star in the galaxy of of artistic freedom can be discovered in three Charleston Heights Arts Center Ballroom, Jesse Smigel’s “Snowball in Vegas” cat jazz singers.” Local musicians will jam 4-6 multi-media showcases, varying from the 800 S. Brush St. sculpture. Visitors are invited to bike and p.m.; this session will be open to anyone who grand scheme of things to the specific. The Enjoy this exhibition of artwork selected walk the trail to explore and discover. For wishes to jam with other jazz lovers. The exhibition is a survey spanning works from for the 2019 exhibition by juror Ted Decker. information, visit www.ArtsLasVegas.org or performance starts at 6 p.m.; refreshments 2012-2019. For information, visit www.Art- For information, visit www.ArtsLasVegas. call 702-229-ARTS (2787). will be available for purchase. Parking will sLasVegas.org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787). org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787). * * * * * May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 27 CITY BEAT City of Las Vegas June 2019 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation, Sports and Community Special Events The goal is to increase employment among the participants to improve the likelihood of success, cut substance abuse and decrease recidivism. “This Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health funding enables the court, with the help of the Nevada Department of Corrections, to effectively tackle the epidem- ic of opioid abuse that is thwarting potential rehabilitation for those who are released from 702-229-6393. incarceration with a substance abuse issue,” Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall said District Court Chief Judge Linda Marie Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, Bell, who presides over the MAT specialty 889 N. Pecos Road, 702-229-1755. court. “We cannot incarcerate our way out of the opioid crisis. Creative solutions such All activities are subject to change. Ward 6 Movie in the Park as this must be used to stem the tide of this For links to facilities, programs, classes Friday, June 7, 7:30 p.m. epidemic.” and activities in the current Beyond the Free and open to the public. “The infusion of federal funding to Neva- Neon guide, go online to www.lasvegas- Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 da continues to allow us to improve access to parksandrec.com or for more information N. Buffalo Drive at Deer Springs Way treatment and recovery support services for call 702-229-PLAY. Most activities require Bring the family to enjoy the animated people with significant barriers to care. We advance registration. Register today to build film “How to Train Your Dragon 3,” as well your healthy lifestyle! Parents can subscribe as free popcorn and water while supplies last. know that individuals within the criminal here to receive a monthly email, or text LV Lawn seating; bring low chairs and blankets justice system have a greater risk of overdose PARENTS to 468-311, about upcoming to be more comfortable. Call 702-229-5463 death than other people. events and activities for their kids. for more information. Sand Volleyball Adult Through this collaboration with the 8th Summer League II Judicial District, we hope we can reduce Registration open June 24-July 1 for that risk and support people to move to full Thursday games July 18-Sept. 5. recovery from opioid addiction. Medication Cost: 150 per team. Assisted Treatment is the gold standard for Centennial Hills Park Sand Volleyball care and access within court systems is crit- Courts, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. ical in addressing the opioid crisis,” said Dr. For more information, call 702-229-4616. Stephanie Woodard, DHHS Senior Advisor Register online at recreation.lasvegasnevada. on Behavioral Health, from the Division of gov/. Public and Behavioral Health. Summer Day Camps Specialty courts, solve issues through a Monday-Friday, May 28-Aug. 9 (no camp rigorous and coordinated approach between July 4). judges, specialty court coordinators, pros- Cost: varies by camp location and age ecutors, defense attorneys, Parole and Pro- group. Advance registration required. bation, law enforcement and mental health/ The types of summer camps include Ward 6 Fishing Derby social service/treatment professionals. All Tot Camp (ages 3-5), Kids Camp (ages Saturday, June 8, 7:30 to 11 a.m. work together to help participants recover, 5-11 and have completed kindergarten), Free and open to the public. live crime-free and become productive cit- Teen Adventure Camp (ages 12-14) and a Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 izens. Twelve participants are in the MAT Counselor-in-Training program (ages 15+). Tule Springs Road, 702-229-8100. program that is expected to eventually have Mirabelli and Veterans Memorial will offer Bring the family to the park for a free fish- Las Vegas Municipal Court 30 participants. elite camps with weeklong specialty themes. ing day and fun-filled fishing derby! Check-in New Courthouse Groundbreaking Court sessions began in December 2018 See the Mirabelli and Veterans Memorial will start at 7:30 a.m.; fishing will start at 8 Tuesday, June 25, 9:30 a.m. and are held every other Friday at 9:30 a.m. elite camp lists. The popular Teen Adventure a.m.; and final catches will be made at 10:30 Free and open to the public. District Court continuously works to devel- Camp, offered at all community centers, will a.m. Bring your own fishing gear and bait 100 E. Clark Ave. op innovative ideas, improve efficiencies, feature bus trips to fascinating spots all over if you have it. Fishing license not required; Join City Council members and Municipal address issues and improve access to justice. Southern Nevada. There will be specialized fishing limits apply. Sponsored by the city Court judges for the groundbreaking of a new For more information about the courts, camp activities each week focusing on sports, of Las Vegas and the Nevada Department Las Vegas Municipal Court building. please visit our website atclarkcountycourts. science, art, dance and more. Call centers for of Wildlife. For more information, call 702- * * * * * us, Facebook.com/ClarkCountyCourts, Twit- information or go online. 229-5463. ter at MPrice@LasVegasCourts, or blog at Online registration at www.lasvegaspark- eighthjdcourt.wordpress.com. sandrec.com for summer activities is open * * * * * now. Click on “Summer Camps” or “Aquat- ics.” Walk-in registration at the community centers below is available during regular hours. Registration will continue until camps are full. Day camp hours will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except at Stupak Community Center (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Junior Lifeguard Camp (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pavilion Center Pool). Teen Adventure Camp days may vary by location. A weekly, non-refundable $10 transportation fee will be charged for each participant in Kids, Teens and Elite Camps. —Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp, District Court uses Nevada Division 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-4903; $100/ of Public and Behavioral Health week per person ages 7-21 with disabilities. Grant to break the grip of opioids —Cimarron Rose Community Center, on those re-entering the Boulder City staff receives award for 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 702-229-1607; Dive-In Movie Night! community after prison excellence in financial reporting $125/week ages 5-11; $150/week ages 12- (all ages) The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court The Finance Department and the City 14 for Tuesday-Thursday Teen Adventure Friday, June 14, 7:30 p.m.; movie starts will celebrate a new class of specialty court of Boulder City received a top honor from Camp. at 8 p.m. graduates on May 10 at 3 p.m. in the jury a well-regarded national financial organi- —Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. Cost: $4 per person. services room of the Regional Justice Center, zation. The Government Finance Officers J St., 702-229-6374; $75/week ages 5-11; Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion 200 Lewis Ave. The graduates will include Association of the United States and Canada $100/week ages 12-14 Teen Adventure Center Drive, 702-229-1488. two who are part of a specialty court prison (GFOA) awarded Boulder City the Certificate Camp. Take a dip in the pool, lounge on a raft, or re-entry program. of Achievement for Excellence in Financial —East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 relax in a deck chair while watching “Teen The District Court was recently awarded Reporting for its 2018 Comprehensive An- N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515; $75/week/ Titans GO! To The Movies” on the big screen. a grant of nearly $350,000 from the Nevada nual Financial Report (CAFR). child ages 5-11; $100/week ages 12-14 Teen Light refreshments available for purchase. All Division of Public and Behavioral Health This is the highest form of recognition Adventure Camp. pool rules apply. (DPBH) Bureau of Behavioral Health Well- in the area of governmental accounting and —Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 ness and Prevention Opioid State Targeted financial reporting, and its attainment rep- Hargrove Ave., 702-229-6359; $150/week Response (STR). resents a significant accomplishment by a full day ages 3-5; $80/week half day 8 a.m.- The grant is being used for a comprehen- government and its management. noon or noon-4 p.m. ages 3-5; $150-$200/ sive specialty court prevention plan with “The Finance Department’s incredible week ages 6-11; $150/week ages 12-14 for medically assisted treatment (MAT) for opi- team effort in putting together our Compre- Tuesday-Thursday Teen Adventure Camp. ate abuse among those who are re-entering hensive Annual Fund Report demonstrates —Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion the community after incarceration. our dedication to fiscal responsibility and Center Drive, 702-229-1488; $150/week/ An estimated 65 percent of individuals transparency,” said Diane Pelletier, Finance child ages 11-14; Junior Lifeguard Camp in U.S. prisons and jails have a substance Director for Boulder City. “I’m proud of the 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Successful participants abuse disorder. Opioids rank high as their hard work and dedication this team has shown will earn essential pool lifesaving skills drug of choice. to the community.” and Junior Lifeguarding certification in this Medically assisted treatment paired with The CAFR is judged by an impartial panel American Red Cross Program. Camp will be Dash and Splash counseling treatment, has proven to be an to meet the high standards of the program. offered June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, July Saturday, June 15, 7:30 a.m. registration; effective way to address addiction, put a Principles include a spirit of full disclosure, 15-19 and Aug. 5-9. race begins at 8 a.m. dent in the opioid epidemic and stem the clearly communicating the community’s —Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Cost: $15 per person. related criminal activity. Effective treatment financial story and encouraging residents to Boston Ave., 702-229-2488; $40/week ages Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion provides better results at a lower cost than read the CAFR. 5-11; hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or an ex- Center Drive, 702-229-1488. repeated incarceration. “We have a team of professionals who tended camp 3:30–6 p.m. for an additional Enjoy a 1.5-mile run beginning at Pavilion Specialty court coordinators, the parole go above and beyond for the residents of $20/week. $100/week ages 12-14 Teen Ad- Center Pool and winding through Veterans re-entry unit, and prison/jail professionals Boulder City,” said Mayor Rod Woodbury. venture Camp (Stupak location only). Memorial Park, followed by a 300-meter work together to identify program partici- “We are fortunate to have the incredible staff —Veterans Memorial Community Center, swim in the pool. There is no minimum age, pants who go through an intensive six-month here making sure information is shared in a 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1100; but participants must be able to swim 100 program that begins with a three-month complete and accurate fashion.” $150-$200 week ages 5-11; $200/week ages meters successfully. Minimum of 10 partic- stabilization period. “Receiving this award shows we are com- 12-14 Teen Adventure Camp. ipants needed for this event. Register online Participants are placed in coordinated mitted to transparency and openness,” said Al Annual Ward 4 Summer Splash 2019 with code 161408-01 or at the pool. care housing and receive inpatient and/or Noyola, City Manager. “The public relies on (all ages) Dear Ol’ Dad’s Day intensive outpatient services, case manage- us to be good stewards of their monies, and Saturday, June 1, 12 to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, noon to 5 p.m. ment, medically assisted treatment, discharge the staff brings that dedication to their efforts Free and open to the public. Cost: Father’s get in free when accom- planning and assistance with coordination day in and day out.” Durango Hills Community Center/YMCA panied by a paying child at four city pools. of long-term housing, permanent housing, * * * * * Pool, 3521 N. Durango Drive. Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion and assistance with obtaining food stamps, City Beat is a compilation of news and Bring the family to enjoy free swimming, Center Drive, 702-229-1488. medical care, Medicaid and other programs views of our editorial and writing team, along DJ playing music, games, prizes and refresh- Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, such as Social Security. They are also pro- with reader submissions and topics. Readers ments, while supplies last. Call 702-229-2524 702-229-6309. vided case management around employment are invited to suggest a local topic or any for more information. Garside Pool, 250 S. Torrey Pines Drive, assistance including referrals, and training. other items of interest. Page 28 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / May 15-21, 2019 CITY BEAT Winners announced for Tenth Annual Spirit of Nevada Scholarship Contest

Unloading dai nets (bag nets) during January peak catch on the Tonle Sap River, a tributary of the Mekong River in Cambodia. 246 rivers remain free-flowing. designed to raise awareness about the im- The team of 34 international researchers, portance of healthy, free-flowing rivers and 2019 Spirit of Nevada scholarship winners: (L-R) Tiffany Fung, Alyssa Lagua, led by McGill University and World Wild- migratory fish. Samantha Chian (Host of Spirit of Nevada), Memoryz Webb, and Michael Skinner. life Fund, assessed the connectivity status “The global map of free-flowing rivers The Richard Harris Law Firm proudly “We are pleased that Starbucks is now of 7.5 million miles of rivers worldwide. in this scientific paper makes it possible for announced the winners of the tenth annual filtering both its coffee and its public WiFi. It is the first-ever global assessment of the us to see and evaluate the impact we have Spirit of Nevada scholarship contest. The This is a tremendous victory for children, location and extent of the planet’s remaining had on the world’s large rivers, take stock 2019 edition focused on the theme “Home families and patrons. Parents can now have free-flowing rivers, published today in the of those changes, and better appreciate the Means Nevada,” which encouraged students peace of mind, knowing that when their kids scientific journal Nature. It estimates there many values of healthy, connected rivers to to share what Nevada means to them. go to Starbucks, they will have a safer WiFi are around 60,000 large dams worldwide; humans and wildlife,” Hogan said. This year’s competition saw nearly 40 experience,” said EIE President Donna Rice and more than 3,700 hydropower dams are * * * * * submissions across four categories, including Hughes, who confirmed the giant coffee currently planned or under construction. written word, artwork, video and music. Each company is now filtering its WiFi in a recent “The Nature paper, with its mapping and winner was awarded a $1,000 scholarship, phone call with a senior Starbucks executive. monitoring of the global status of free-flow- and $500 was awarded to the school of each “We are hopeful that Starbucks’ demonstra- ing rivers, raises awareness about the level winning student. tion of corporate responsibility and commit- to which rivers have been modified and im- The 2019 Spirit of Nevada scholarship ment to children and family safety will be a paired, helps us identify priority sites for res- contest winners are: beacon to other businesses and institutions toration and highlights the locations where it —Short Story/Poem: Alyssa Lagua, to follow suit.” may pay off to keep rivers wild,” Zeb Hogan, West Career & Technical Academy EIE continues to encourage other restau- a co-author of the paper and a conservation —Artwork: Memoryz Webb, Legacy rant chains such as Wendy’s, entertainment biologist in the College of Science at the High School venues, the travel industry, religious institu- University of Nevada, Reno, said. —Video: Michael Skinner, Advanced tions and universities to join the Safe WiFi A prime example of a river system affected Technologies Academy movement by filtering their public WiFi by development, and the potential for even —Music: Tiffany Fung, West Career & from pornography and child pornography. greater negative impacts, is the 2,700-mile- Technical Academy In 2018, EIE contacted the Notre Dame’s long Mekong River, the 12th longest river “As a proud Nevadan for over 50 years, administration to heed the call of its students in the world, which Hogan has studied for I know that there’s more to our great State requesting they filter pornography from its 20 years. than the famous Strip. Having our local high campus WiFi. In response, the university’s “The accelerating pace of development school students explore this year’s theme, president indicated Notre Dame would not and dam-building, coupled with cumulative Secretary Julián Castro to Join “Home Means Nevada,” and present their be filtering, recommending instead students impacts of transboundary stressors and the Nation’s Latino Leaders at NALEO work in such creative and thought-provoking “adopt filters voluntarily.” impending impacts of climate change, point Presidential Candidate Forum at mediums has again, far exceeded my expec- According to Hughes, “By implementing to a common concern among those who work Telemundo Center in Miami tations.” said Richard Harris, Founder of a safe WiFi policy and effective filtering, and live in the lower Mekong River Basin: a The National Association of Latino the Richard Harris Law Firm. “Our winners businesses and institutions can better prevent fear that the river, which is the lifeblood of Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) did a fantastic job showcasing what Nevada the unintended consequences of unfiltered most of Southeast Asia, will gradually be- announced that Presidential Candidate and means to them. Congratulations to Alyssa, WiFi by blocking harmful and illegal content come so fragmented that it will lose function, Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Memoryz, Michael and Tiffany, and thank which in turn supports parents’ efforts to pro- and thus no longer support the huge diversity Development (HUD) Julián Castro will ad- you to all the entrants of this year’s contest.” tect their kids online, deters sexual predators of wildlife and millions of people who depend dress the nation’s largest gathering of Latino Sponsored by the Richard Harris Law from illegal use of public WiFi, maintains on it,” he said. policymakers during the NALEO Presidential Firm, the Spirit of Nevada scholarship con- a positive work and school environment, Hogan’s current work on the Mekong is Candidate Forum on Friday, June 21, 2019 tests challenged students to express their protects the company/school brand from a project within the University of Nevada, in Miami. creativity by examining this year’s theme, negative publicity resulting from the misuse Reno’s Global Water Center. The 5-year NALEO Educational Fund is hosting the “Home Means Nevada.” Students submitted of WiFi and ensures corporate best practices.” project, “The Wonders of the Mekong: A presidential candidate forum in partnership original and engaging pieces highlighting the EIE ‘s “National Safe WiFi” campaign” Foundation for Sustainable Development and with Presenting Sponsor Comcast NBCUni- community, inspirational places of natural began in the fall of 2014, with nearly 50,000 Resilience,” aims to preserve a functional, versal Telemundo as part of this year’s NA- beauty, and organizations and causes impact- petitions and 75 partner organizations en- biodiverse and healthy Mekong River. It is LEO 36th Annual Conference (June 20-22, ing the lives of Nevadans. couraging McDonald’s and Starbucks to lead funded by the U.S. Agency for International 2019). Taking place on June 21 at Telemundo For more information about the 2019 Corporate America in voluntarily filtering Development Asia Bureau and in partner- Center headquarters in Miami, the Forum will Spirit of Nevada scholarship contest or to their public WiFi. As a result, McDonald’s ship with the Cambodian Inland Fisheries offer candidates seeking the support of the view this year’s winning submissions, please began filtering in nearly 14,000 stores in the and Development Institute, with which he’s nation’s fastest growing population of new visit SpiritOfNevada.org. U.S. in 2016, and Starbucks said they would been working since 2000 to study the huge voters a unique opportunity to engage Latino * * * * * begin exploring effective filtering in their migration of about 100 different kinds of leadership on the issues that matter most to Enough Is Enough applauds company-owned stores. Both companies fish numbering in the billions throughout the the Latino community. Starbucks for filtering were early adopters in the U.K., filtering network of rivers in Cambodia. Secretary Castro served as the 16th Secre- inappropriate content on its pornography and child sex abuse images on From megafish such as the Giant Mekong tary of the U.S. Department of Housing and company-owned stores’ WiFi their WiFi networks. Catfish that reaches 600 pounds, to the tiny Urban Development (HUD) under President Enough Is Enough (EIE), the nation’s pi- Hughes concluded, “Companies, like “trey riel,” he has studied dozens of fish on Barack Obama from 2014-2017. Before serv- oneering Internet safety organization, today Starbucks, McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A who every continent around the globe. He docu- ing in the Cabinet, he was the Mayor of his announced that the Starbucks Corporation filter WiFi from pornography and child por- mented these studies with his NatGeoWild native San Antonio, Texas — the youngest has followed through on their November nography qualify to join the “Friendly WiFi” “Monster Fish” show aiming to find, study mayor of a Top 50 American city at the time. 2018 public commitment via businessinsider. certification program — the equivalent of the and protect the largest freshwater fish on the “We are looking forward to having Secre- com to begin filtering their company-owned Good Housekeeping seal of approval in the planet. tary Castro join us next month as we gather stores’ WiFi from pornography and child digital age — which allows them to advertise And while he travels the globe working Latino leaders in the Sunshine State for the pornography in 2019. According to statista. that their public WiFi is safe. to protect fish and the rivers in which they nation’s Latino political convention,” stated com, there are nearly 8,500 company-owned * * * * * swim, he only has to look at his home state Arturo Vargas, NALEO CEO. “With the up- stores throughout the U.S. Few remaining free-flowing rivers to see the impact on migrations from humans. coming primaries and caucuses only months Now, when a customer logs in to a Star- identified in global study “Almost anywhere you look in Nevada, away, we know excitement is building and bucks-owned location’s WiFi, the following A worldwide consortium of scientists has migratory fish need our help,” Hogan said. that Election 2020 is shaping up to be another message appears when a patron attempts to catalogued rivers around the globe, quantify- “In the Truckee River, Lahontan Cutthroat one for the record books. Our polling shows view inappropriate content: “Access to this ing how many free-flowing rivers still exist. Trout once made epic migrations out of Pyr- that Latino registered voters are eager to vote site has been blocked.” Starbucks now joins They are few. amid Lake and upstream toward Lake Tahoe. in the upcoming presidential election.” others such as McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A and The researchers determined only 21 of the In Walker Lake, Lahontan Cutthroat trout A recent poll by NALEO Educational Panera Bread in demonstrating their com- world’s 91 rivers longer than 1,000 kilome- once thrived, now the fish are gone. Along Fund and Latino Decisions found that Latinos mitment to provide safe and secure WiFi ters that originally flowed to the ocean still the Colorado, we had healthy populations are following Election 2020 closely. More resulting in a family friendly environment retain a direct connection from source to sea. of migratory big river fish like the Colorado than eight in ten (84 percent) Latino voters for all of their patrons. And only 37 percent of the world’s longest pikeminnow, North America’s largest min- reported being likely or certain to vote in No- now species. Pikeminnow are now gone from vember 2020. Findings showed that Secretary Nevada. In far northern Nevada, we once had Castro is one of only four presidential candi- migrations of Chinook salmon — the largest dates to hold at least a 45 percent favorability of all Pacific salmon — that grow to 100 rating among Latino registered voters at this pounds. These migrations no longer occur point in the campaign. in Nevada.” The NALEO 36th Annual Conference is As the United Nations Convention on a unique source of professional development Migratory Species Councilor for Fish, Hogan trainings tailored for elected and appointed monitors the global decline in migratory fish officials. Conference attendees will have populations and helps to guide the Conven- an opportunity to enhance their governance tion as the signatories consider measures skills and engage our nation’s top executive to protect migratory fish populations from and legislative leaders during the three-day development and other impacts. event. Past participants have included U.S. Hogan’s unique research focus has also Presidents, U.S. Vice Presidents, Cabinet enabled him to connect with conservation members, leaders of the U.S. House of Rep- organizations around the world — he has resentatives and the U.S. Senate, presidential been involved, since the beginning, with candidates, and business leaders. World Fish Migration Day, and is now an For more information about the NALEO Ambassador and on the steering committee 36th Annual Conference, please visit our for the global event. World Fish Migration website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Day is a one-day event every two years * * * * * May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 29 How to Defeat a Culture of Apathy By Doug Dickerson your people believe they have no A lot of you cared, just not voice, and when they believe that enough. — Jay Asher things are not going to get better. Data from Gallup has confirmed Then they get angry. what many have known for some When any of these characteris- time — employee engagement in tics are in play within your organi- the workplace is suffering. When zation then you must move quickly only 32 percent are engaged in their to identify it and turn it around. work then we have to acknowledge Time is money and your productiv- the elephant in the room. Simply ity is at stake. Here are a few ways wishing things were different is to defeat a culture of apathy. not enough. Promote ownership The Conference Board reports As a leader, you must do every- that 53 percent of Americans are thing within your power to promote unhappy at work. Think for a the mission and vision of the organi- moment too about the economic zation. It must be out there and re- there’s no substitute for a commu- ence does it make if I’m late, no one impact of disengaged employees on peated often. Never take for granted nity of people within your organi- will notice,” or “Why should I care your bottom line. If more than half DoUg DICkErsoN that because you’ve shared it once zation who are known to each as if no one else does.” How many the people in your organization are $483 billion to $605 billion in lost they will remember it forever. But, colleagues and not combatants. Ap- times have you heard these type of not happy, how do you think that productivity.” over time, the buy-in will happen as athy becomes an issue when people statements? How many times have affects your future? How much can you afford to trust is built. However, if you want see each other as combatants — not you used them? An article in shiftboard revealed lose to disengaged employees? to fast track employee engagement, caring what the other group is do- A failure in community creates that disengaged employees are cost- What is an acceptable figure that then give your people ownership. ing- when in reality it all matters. conflict. A failure in leadership ing you money and affecting your you are willing to tolerate? When people take ownership they A diversity of ideas and opinions creates apathy. Your organizational profits. They say, “Each disengaged While every organization faces will be less apathetic, they will be is one of your greatest assets. In community is relationship driven. employee costs you 34 percent of its own cultural challenges as it more invested, and will deliver their community, all ideas are welcome. Your organizational culture is lead- their salary because of lost pro- relates to employee engagement, best work. In a community, relationships ership driven. ductivity, missed shifts, chronic there is usually one common de- When people work to fulfill your are coveted over competition and A failure in community creates tardiness, and disrupting others by nominator that can be found in vision it can be a struggle, when turf wars. In a community, people conflict. A failure in leadership spreading negativity throughout the most- apathy. they work to fulfill theirs it can be are held accountable for negative creates apathy. Your organizational company”. If not bad enough, the Apathy, in its simplest defini- life-changing. attitudes that would give rise to community is relationship driven. article goes on to say that “actively tion, is a lack of interest, enthu- Promote community apathy. Your organizational culture is lead- disengaged employees cost the U.S. siasm, or concern. It sets in when A smart leader understands that Good leaders are not just aware ership driven. of the need for community but insist As a leader, you need to under- BEHIND THE MIKE upon it because they know their stand that apathy is the greatest existence depends upon it. threat to your organization. With Promote culture apathy there is no ownership, there To us he was “Cuz” This is an important piece of is no community, and your culture By Michael A. Aun community. There is a “Cuz” or the puzzle that leaders need to un- is harmed. Most people knew him as Mr. two in every town across North derstand. Community is how you Make it your practice to know Raymond… some called him The America, doing their part to keep get along with one another. It’s the the signs of apathy and be in- Godfather… to others like my the dream alive in their little corner practice of good manners, cordial- tentional in addressing it. It will uncles and me… he was “Cuz” of the world. ity, and civility. But your culture is make a world of difference to your because that’s what he called us. These folks are necessary cogs your why. It’s what gives meaning organization. My uncles, Arthur and Eli Mack, in the wheel of development in a and purpose to what you do. * * * * * were just small town grocers and in community. They devote so much Your organizational culture is Doug Dickerson is a syndicated their day it was common to extend personal time to volunteer projects, weakened or is breaking down columnist. He writes a weekly col- interest-free credit to most of their not because they have to but be- when you hear things like, “I don’t umn for this newspaper. To contact customers, many of whom were cause they want to. The greatest gift know why I bother speaking up, no Doug Dickerson, email him at paid once a month. a volunteer can give is their time. one listens to me,” or “What differ- ddickerson@ lasvegastribune.com. In that kind of a small business, Volunteers like “Cuz” are not it’s helpful to have a local banker paid because they are worthless, to whom you can when things are they are not paid because they are tight. “Cuz” was that kind of man. priceless. All acts of kindness or Every small town across North volunteerism are repaid many fold, America has a “Cuz” in its midst. MICHAEL A. AUN in this world or the next. In my hometown of Lexington, SC, awarded an Honorary Doctorate Some would call it the tax one he was a mainstay… literally part of from Newberry College. has to pay for the position they the fabric that kept the community I had the privilege of addressing occupy in a community. “Cuz” woven together. many of the organizations that he would call it an investment in his When times were bad as they served, including Woodmen of the neighbor’s future. often were, the bank which he World Life Insurance. He was a On behalf of grateful commu- founded kept people from losing long time National Director and nities everywhere, we owe a debt their homes and businesses. Indeed, active member. of thanks to all those people of the he was our “George Bailey” He was I spoke often at Lexington world like “Cuz.” the backbone of our community, County Hospital, which preceded * * * * * always thinking of others first and the Lexington Medical Center Michael Aun is a syndicated constantly making sacrifices for the Foundation, where he was also a columnist and writes a weekly col- best interest of the public. Board member. umn for this newspaper. To contact And like pillars in communities When I had the honor of ad- Michael Aun, email him at maun@ everywhere, he was born, raised dressing Rotary International, it lasvegastribune.com. and labored a lifetime…and died was on the heels of a referral from in the very town that he helped “Cuz.” He was an active member proliferate as much as any person. the Lexington Rotary Club. His devoted wife, Lib, marched Raymond Caughman touched hand-in-hand and side-by-side with his community in so many ways. “Cuz” for 67 years. The passionate For a number of years he served couple were as true to each other as as Coroner of Lexington County. I he was to the town he loved. worked part time in high school at Our family had many close Caughman-Harman Funeral Home connections to the Caughman’s and and would occasionally see “Cuz” their children. Many of my siblings in action. were pals to the Caughman kids. Isn’t it odd how one person can “Cuz” would bring me in to touch another in a multitude of speak to a number of organizations ways? What is even more unusual of which he was a part as well is the thousands of others over the as his own bank. When he was years that he helped directly or President of the South Carolina indirectly, either through his bank, An outreach program Bankers Association he invited me his service to the organizations in to keynote his convention in Hilton his community or through St. Da- to help the homeless Head Island. vid’s Lutheran Church or the SC to help themselves. Sundays from 11.30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. His resume read like “Who’s Lutheran Synod. Please call 702-706-6875 Who” in America, including serv- It is literally incalculable to ChaplainSteven for more information ing in the US Army with occupa- measure how valuable someone t ohn Com tional forces in China… to being like “Cuz” impacted the Lexington S J . OUT WITH CABLE. 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(Source: Fast Facts as other benefit calculators that can & Figures About Social Security, help you estimate disability and 2018) Although most people re- survivor benefits. ceiving Social Security are retired, Social Security eligibility you and your family members may When you work and pay Social be eligible for benefits at any age, Security taxes, you earn credits that depending on your circumstances. enable you to qualify for Social How does Security benefits. You can earn up Social Security work? to 4 credits per year, depending The Social Security system on the amount of income that you is based on a simple premise: have. Most people must build up 40 Throughout your career, you pay a credits (10 years of work) to be eli- that you delay receiving retirement who is under age 16 or disabled 12) or disabled portion of your earnings into a trust gible for Social Security retirement benefits, up to age 70. The amount —Your children under age 18, —Your children older than 18, fund by paying Social Security or benefits, but need fewer credits to of this credit varies, depending on if unmarried if severely disabled self-employment taxes. Your em- be eligible for disability benefits your year of birth. —Your children under age 19, —Your parents, if they depend- ployer, if any, contributes an equal or for their family members to be Disability benefits if full-time students (through grade ed on you for at least half of their eligible for survivor benefits. amount. In return, you receive If you become disabled, you 12) or disabled support Your retirement benefits certain benefits that can provide may be eligible for Social Secu- —Your children older than 18, Your widow(er) or children may Your Social Security retirement income to you when you need it rity disability benefits. The SSA if severely disabled also receive a one-time $255 death benefit is based on your average most — at retirement or when you defines disability as a physical or Each family member may re- benefit immediately after you die. earnings over your working career. become disabled, for instance. Your mental condition severe enough to ceive a benefit that is as much as 50 Applying for Your age at the time you start re- family members can receive bene- prevent a person from performing percent of your benefit. However, Social Security benefits ceiving Social Security retirement fits based on your earnings record, substantial work of any kind for at the amount that can be paid each The SSA recommends you apply benefits also affects your benefit too. The amount of benefits that you least a year. This is a strict defini- month to a family is limited. The for benefits online at the SSA web- amount. If you were born between tion of disability, so if you’re only total benefit that your family can re- site, but you can also apply by call- and your family members receive 1943 and 1954, your full retirement temporarily disabled, don’t expect ceive based on your earnings record ing (800) 772-1213 or by making depends on several factors, includ- age is 66. Full retirement age in- ing your average lifetime earnings, creases in two-month increments to receive Social Security disability is about 150 to 180 percent of your an appointment at your local SSA your date of birth, and the type of thereafter, until it reaches age 67 benefits — benefits won’t begin full retirement benefit amount. If office. The SSA suggests that you benefit that you’re applying for. for anyone born in 1960 or later. until the sixth full month after the the total family benefit exceeds this apply for benefits three months be- Your earnings and the taxes you But you don’t have to wait until onset of your disability. And be- limit, each family member’s benefit fore you want your benefits to start. pay are reported to the Social Secu- full retirement age to begin receiv- cause processing your claim may will be reduced proportionately. If you’re applying for disability or rity Administration (SSA) by your ing benefits. No matter what your take some time, apply for disability Your benefit won’t be affected. survivor benefits, apply as soon as employer, or if you are self-em- full retirement age, you can begin benefits as soon as you realize that Survivor benefits you are eligible. ployed, by the Internal Revenue receiving early retirement benefits your disability will be long term. When you die, your family Depending on the type of Social Service. The SSA uses your Social at age 62. Doing so is sometimes Family benefits members may qualify for survivor Security benefits that you are apply- Security number to track your earn- advantageous: Although you’ll re- If you begin receiving retirement benefits based on your earnings ing for, you will be asked to furnish ings and your benefits. ceive a reduced benefit if you retire or disability benefits, your family record. These family members certain records, such as a birth cer- You can find out more about early, you’ll receive benefits for a members might also be eligible include: tificate, W-2 forms, and verification future Social Security benefits by longer period than someone who to receive benefits based on your —Your widow(er) or ex-spouse of your Social Security number and signing up for a my Social Secu- retires at full retirement age. earnings record. Eligible family age 60 or older (or age 50 or older citizenship. The documents must be rity account at the Social Security You can also choose to delay members may include: if disabled) original or certified copies. If any of website, ssa.gov, so that you can receiving retirement benefits past —Your spouse age 62 or older, —widow(er) or ex-spouse at any your family members are applying view your online Social Security full retirement age. If you delay re- if married at least 1 year age, if caring for your child who is for benefits, they will be expected Statement. Your statement contains tirement, the Social Security benefit —Your former spouse age 62 or under 16 or disabled to submit similar documentation. a detailed record of your earnings, that you eventually receive will be older, if you were married at least —Your children under 18, if The SSA representative will let you as well as estimates of retirement, as much as 8 percent higher. That’s 10 years unmarried know which documents you need survivor, and disability benefits. If because you’ll receive a delayed —Your spouse or former spouse —Your children under age 19, and help you get any documents you’re not registered for an online retirement credit for each month at any age, if caring for your child if full-time students (through grade you don’t already have. Social Security Honors and Supports Military Members By Barbara Duckett of military personnel, including Social Security Public Affairs dependent children, and, in some Specialist in Las Vegas cases, spouses, may be eligible to Every year, on Memorial Day, receive Social Security benefits. the nation honors service members You can get answers to commonly who have given their lives for our asked questions and find useful freedom. Social Security acknowl- information about the application edges the sacrifice of our military’s process at www.socialsecurity.gov/ service members, and we honor woundedwarriors. these heroes and their families who Service members can also re- may need help through the benefits ceive Social Security in addition we provide. to military retirement benefits. The Widows, widowers, and their good news is that your military dependent children may be eligible retirement benefit generally does for Social Security survivors bene- not reduce your Social Security fits. You can learn more about those retirement benefit. Learn more benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/ about Social Security retirement survivors. It’s also important to benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/ recognize those service members retirement. You may also want to who have been wounded. Social visit the Military Service page of Security offers benefits to protect our Retirement Planner, available at veterans when an injury prevents www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/ them from returning to active duty retire/veterans.html. or performing other work. Please share this information Wounded military service mem- with a military family who may bers can also receive expedited not know about these benefits. In processing of their Social Security acknowledgment of those heroes disability claims. For example, So- who died for our country, those cial Security will expedite disability compensation rating from the U.S. Security have disability programs. program but not the other, or that who served, and those who serve claims filed by veterans who have Department of Veterans Affairs You may find that you qualify for you qualify for both. Depending on today, we at Social Security honor a 100 percent Permanent & Total (VA). Both the VA and Social disability benefits through one the situation, some family members and thank you. Educating students about Social Security By Barbara Duckett Start the discussion by asking the students Social Security Public Affairs Specialist what they think they know about Social in Las Vegas Security and if they think Social Security is In May, we celebrate Teacher Appreci- important to them as high school students. ation Week and honor all of the educators Capture key words/phrases on the board/ who are preparing students for the future. screen to keep for future discussion. Social Security knows that a well-informed You can access the toolkit at www.so- instructor is usually the best one suited to cialsecurity.gov/thirdparty/educators.html. educate others. That’s why we have online It’s important for students to understand resources that are easy to access and share. why Social Security was created, and why Social Security’s Educator Toolkit is a it is essential to their lives today and in the rich resource for teachers and advocates. future. This knowledge and understanding Our Information for Educators page contains will provide students a strong base on which information and resources to engage students to build their financial future. and to educate them on Social Security. It Young workers can also see how Social includes: Security directly relates to them at our stu- —Infographics and handouts for each dents website at www.socialsecurity.gov/ lesson plan people/students. At Social Security, we —Links to Social Security webpages appreciate informed people speaking about —Talking points our programs and benefits in a thoughtful and —Quiz questions and answers informed way. We value and welcome the ef- Here’s a brief sample appropriate for high forts all teachers make to educate America’s school students: young people. May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 31 What You Need To Know By Dr Nina Radcliff Sleep, Interrupted, with Anxious Thoughts By Dr. Nina Radcliff, MD happen…?” Your mind is unsettled Have you ever stayed awake or with thoughts and images, racing. were awakened in the night think- —Not being able to go to sleep, ing about concerns in your life? stay asleep, or waking up during Mulling over and over thoughts that sleep, also known as insomnia, you think may or may not happen? can become a source of worry and Have you ever experienced racing, concern, in and of itself unwanted, intrusive thoughts as you —Losing sleep can worsen anx- try to sleep? ious feelings We’ve all been there: lying in —And anxiety can cause poor bed after a long day, tired yet sleep and poor sleep can cause anxi- W-I-D-E awake — or awakened ety. Experts describe it is a two-way thoughts. holding each for 5 to 10 seconds. symptoms that activate you and with thoughts from our day. Our street or bi-directional. 3. Avoid catastrophizing — Another technique is to focus cause difficulty with falling asleep mind is racing. Perhaps worried Calming Your Mind leaping to thoughts that are out of on your breathing—taking deep or staying asleep. about that project, that commu- to Get to Sleep control — allowing your mind to breaths activates a restful state. 10. Limit alcohol — it interferes nication, deadline, the future, Before going to bed there are drift on and on. Experts state it can 6. Engage in physical activity, with deeper sleep states that are work, bills, family or maybe even steps you can take to help prevent take on two different forms: mak- regularly, during the day. Exercise critical for your body to rejuvenate concerns from watching too much anxious thoughts—including prep- ing a catastrophe out of a current has been shown to help calm anx- and make you feel refreshed upon news. ping for nighttime calm and under- situation or imagining one about ious feelings as well as improve awakening. Essentially your anxious standing how to alleviate the grip of a future situation. It’s negative sleep. But beware: engaging in 11. Manage stress — anxious thoughts won’t let you sleep or un- anxious thoughts when they arise: energy, blowing things out of pro- strenuous exercise an hour or two thoughts can be your continued portion and uncontrolled thoughts before bedtime as it can make it reaction to a stressful day. Do as wind — which in turn compounds 1. At bedtime, journal worries that can keep you lying awake at difficult to fall asleep. much as you can to manage stress the issues — robbing you of the and then put them away to be dealt night instead of sleeping. Replace 7. Create calming routines be- during the day so you can enjoy a health and wellbeing that restful with in the morning or later the next those thoughts with ones that are fore bedtime like dimming the peaceful night. Avoid stressful peo- sleep gives. And facts are that stress day. For anxious thoughts that arise rational (“you will manage it”) or lights, reading, taking a warm ple, realize your feelings and make and anxiety can keep you from get- from actual stressors, add action items that will help alleviate or other positive thinking. Rarely is shower or bath, listening to music, action plans with what you can do. ting the sleep you need and losing solve the problem. This allows you there anything productive that can aromatherapy, or doing yoga. And Once you’re in the grips of sleep can aggravate your ability to to deal with anxious thoughts and be done at that very moment when darken your room and turn down anxious thinking, you have to do manage stress and anxiety. worries in a definable or tangible you are lying in bed at night (aside the temperature. the work at clearing your mind by Anxiety can pile-up at night manner with an end in sight — so from sleeping). Struggling with 8. Unplug. The constant dings, venting the nervous thoughts and because anxious preoccupation that it doesn’t take over, infringing uncertainty adds to your anxious beeps, vibrations from texts, emails, replacing them with positive ones. is not as likely when a person is into your sleep time. thoughts and worries and keep or “likes” on social media activate You must take steps to help your actively using their brain and body 2. Decide what it is specifically you up. our minds. Additionally, the lights mind rest, as you do your body. to carry them through the demands that you are focused on that is caus- 4. Shift focus, visualizing pos- on screens (TV, laptops, computers, If you continue to struggle with of their day. And so, when you get ing your anxiety. Is it something itive, good events, relationships, smartphones) prevent the sleep anxious thoughts, talk with your into bed, it’s challenging to shut-off that you have control over? Is it and situations that elicit positive hormone melatonin from rising to primary care physician. all of those thoughts about what something in your future that has emotions. The power of your imag- help you fall asleep. This article is for general in- you did or didn’t do and what you not yet occurred? If so, state the ination can help get you to a place 9. Watch caffeine — whether it formation only and should not be need to do. Also, there can be added negative thoughts or anxious con- of ease. Visualizing positive events be coffee, teas, energy drinks, or used for the diagnosis or treatment stressors of illness, family dynam- cerns out loud and then follow them and relationships in your life helps sodas — in the afternoon or evening of medical conditions and cannot ics, finances, major events such as up with alternative and positive to increase your connection to pos- which can fuel anxious thoughts substitute for the advice from your divorce, death, unemployment or thoughts or solutions for your prob- itive emotions that are also within and wreak havoc on sleep. It’s medical professional. Dr. Nina has traumas that can cause havoc with lems. You need to be able to accept you — but must work at accessing estimated to take 6 hours for half used all reasonable care in com- calming your mind to get a good uncertainty and soothe yourself out them when the anxious feelings or of the caffeine you consume to be piling the current information but night of sleep. of the uncontrollable and irrational thoughts have shown up. cleared from your body. Nicotine it may not apply to you and your So, what do you do when anx- thinking. And focus your efforts on 5. Calm your body to help calm is also a stimulant. Thus, smoking symptoms. Always consult a doctor ious thoughts flare up at night? the things you can change. Taking your mind. Start from toe to head cigarettes or vaping can also impact or other health care professional How can you combat them and your thoughts and worries captive (or vice versa), and slowly tighten your ZZZs. 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Are you seeking an unusual adventure? By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos furnished by La Reunion Island, Credit: Serge Gelabert I found La Reunion Island, a destination that combines a jungle setting, volcanoes, lava tubes and more! So remote that you can only reach the island by helicopter or boat, there’s beautiful lakes, waterfalls, volcanoes, and rugged mountainous terrain to delight hikers. Everything is different at La Reunion Island, you could choose a clear glass bub- ble-style accommodations for your stay or room at the lodge. It’s a real room with a bed and furniture that is sealed in a glass bubble but I wonder if they have curtains to close for privacy! Or just lie in the bed and see the stars and moon above 4through the glass bubble. When you arrive at La Reunion Island by helicopter, the pilot lands at Hiker’s Eden retreat deep in the jungle. The guests are served a Creole lunch cooked over an open wood fire getting in the mood for their tour. Your experience begins with a trekking land tour exploring the mountain to the lava tubes the Mesozoic Era. Reviewer, Travel/ Luxury writer, Health, Discover the Ultimate Vacation travel spe- and caves, products of the volcanoes, to a zip For additional information, see tai- as well as a Photographer/ Videographer, cials. For information, questions, comments line, yes the zip line was created by the lava lor-made Off the Map Travel itineraries visit Editor, Director, and Talk Show Host of please contact Sandy Zimmerman at san- formations. www.offthemap.travel; “Like Nowhere Else Sandy Zimmerman’s Las Vegas TV Show and [email protected] or 702-515-0846. You will find so much to see, to expe- on Earth” also visit https://www.offthemap. rience, to explore. Some adventuresome travel/destinations/indian-ocean/la-reunion/. people may even want to plan their wedding (WARNING: Before booking contact La or honeymoon with the beauty of nature all Reunion Island, ask for a list of tours and find around you! out what activities each includes and whether This island is located at the near Africa, the tours would be rated easy, moderate, or India, Europe and China, deep in the Indian difficult. While out of the way adventures Ocean between Mauritius and Madagascar. sound exciting, don’t forget to ASK YOUR You will be pleased they speak English, as DOCTOR.) well as French and Creole. They compare La * * * * * Reunion Island as a great film location for the Sandy Zimmerman is an award-winning Jurassic Park. television producer for 20 years. She has Deep in the Indian Ocean between Mau- produced travel specials around the world. ritius and Madagascar, La Reunion Island is She visited China five times and produced two the setting for the new experience. Filled with travel specials, one in Beijing and another overgrown trees, lush foliage and volcanoes, on the Yangtze River Cruise. Award-winning La Reunion offers a natural paradise where Talk Show Host/Columnist Sandy Zimmer- it’s easy to imagine dinosaurs roaming during man is also a syndicated Show and Dining May 15-21, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 33 by on-board solar panels. to only use non-toxic cleaning Of course, you could always just If you want to buy a new products inside and out, and avoid forego the worry, environmental all-electric boat, Ray Electric and conventional hull paint containing footprint and expense of a motor Aquawatt have several options toxic heavy metals. Always hose off boat and go green in a kayak or — from fiberglass speedsters to your boat right after you take it out canoe. Self-powered boats don’t pontoon party boats to wooden of the water so you don’t transport emit any pollutants whatsoever and fishing boats. Another option is any marine species, invasive or allow you to get closer to wildlife Duffy Boats, which makes 18- and otherwise, to your driveway or your which would otherwise be scared 22-foot all-electric cruisers perfect next launch spot. Also, if your boat off by engine noise — and you for puttering around a harbor or has a “head,” make sure to get it can get a good workout as well. lake at cocktail hour and entertain- pumped out properly so you don’t Likewise, you could get a small ing friends. The company brags release bacteria-laden human waste sailboat that doesn’t need a motor that its boats “do 5 mph better than — often containing traces of anti- — and pray for wind (or download anyone else!” biotics and medications that aren’t a wind prediction app and time your If you’re just trying to be green- good for marine wildlife — into the outings accordingly). er on an existing boat, take care water column. * * * * *

ing solutions — not to mention the EarthTalk® is pro- improper discharge of on-board duced by Roddy Scheer sewage holding tanks — can be and Doug Moss for toxic to aquatic life as well. But if you take proper precau- the 501(c)3 nonprofit tions, boating doesn’t have to be EarthTalk. To donate, so bad. According to the non-profit visit www.earthtalk.org. Oceana, being careful not to spill during refueling seems trivial Send questions to: ques- but could save the life of marine [email protected]. wildlife nearby. And if your boat has a two-stroke outboard engine, Dear EarthTalk: I am in the you can do a lot better for the en- market for a small motor boat to vironment by upgrading to a newer putter around in lakes near my four-stroke engine. Due to the way home in Michigan but I don’t want they’re designed, two-strokes lose to contribute to water pollution. up to 30 percent of their fuel right What are my options? — Marlene into the water, and are about a third Y., Merritt, MI less fuel efficient overall than new- No doubt, boating can be an er, four-stroke counterparts. environmental nightmare given the Even better, get an emis- spewing of petrochemicals and oth- sions-free electric motor (inboard er pollutants into the waterways we or outboard) from a company like love, and the toll it takes on marine Ray Electric, Aquawatt, Torqeedo, wildlife and ecosystems. Spilling Elco or Pure Watercraft. The last even a small amount of oil, diesel or few years have seen lots of innova- gas can contaminate acres of water tion in the industry — including the and poison shellfish beds. development of high-capacity ma- Meanwhile, hull paints leach rine-grade lithium-ion or absorbed copper and other toxins into the glass mat (AGM) batteries which Some newer boats, like this harbor cruiser from Seattle-based Duffy, are greener water, while soaps and other clean- in some cases can be charged up by virtue of the fact that they are powered by emissions-free all-electric motors. LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE

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