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“ITRIBUNE may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” — Voltaire Nevada state, local taxes already too regressive By Thomas Mitchell of whether the wealthy pay their state and local taxes than wealthier nationwide average effective state The study found that Nevada In this presidential election year fair share of federal taxes. There is citizens, which is simply unfair. and local tax rate is 11.4 percent for was the fifth worst state in the there has been an ongoing and vig- ample ammo for both sides of that This was detailed by an October the lowest-income 20 percent of in- nation for taxation inequity. The orous debate, nay, a knock-down- argument. 2018 analysis by the Washing- dividuals and families, 9.9 percent effective tax rate for the poorest drag-out fight over the question But when it comes to state and ton-based Institute on Taxation & for the middle 20 percent and 7.4 20 percent of Nevadans was 10.2 local taxes there is no debate. The Economic Policy. The study found percent for the top 1 percent. percent. For the middle 60 percent tax data from nearly every state that on average nationally the low- The institute concludes, “Most the rate was 7.4 percent. For the My Point shows those tax practices are high- est-income 20 percent of taxpayers state and local tax systems worsen top 1 percent the rate was a paltry ly regressive, meaning the poorer face a state and local tax rate more income inequality by making in- 1.9 percent — the lowest tax rate in citizens pay a disproportionately than 50 percent higher than the comes more unequal after collect- the nation for that earnings group. of View higher share of their income in top 1 percent of households. The ing state and local taxes.” (See Regressive Taxes, Page 6) By Rolando Larraz For a moment, I thought I was back in California. I was driving Las Vegas Municipal Court home the other day and I counted nineteen vehicles with California plates, some of them were even trucks that were loaded with work- runs a dictatorial system ing supplies and even what ap- By Rolando Larraz of whether or not they are guilty, peared to be construction material; Las Vegas Tribune and they have to pay a fine. A very when I stopped at a convenience The rumor around the Regional democratic system! store, one California-plated van Justice Center in Las Vegas is that Four people pled nolo contende- was doing some work inside the anyone who goes to municipal traf- re, which is the equivalent of plead- store. fic court is not exempt from punish- ing guilty, and all four paid ninety Another convenience store that ment and has to pay a fine because seven dollars regardless of the type I visit regularly has a big red truck everyone is guilty, no matter what. of infraction they had committed. parked in front that seems to belong Municipal traffic court is run Between the city attorney and to an employee and I wonder if all by a “commissioner,” not a judge the alleged commissioner the sup- the owners of those vehicles have like any other normal court system, posed “defendant” has a choice: applied for Nevada plates that could and that commissioner is in ca- plead guilty and pay the ninety help the revenue of our state. hoots with an obscure city attorney seven dollars or go to trial, plead While the local police take the named Anthony Ruggiero forcing not guilty, lose the case and pay an time to trespass onto private proper- everyone to plead guilty regardless (See Municipal Court, Page 5) ty to give me, a sixty-three-year Las Vegas resident, a ticket for not hav- ing a license plate and the munici- pal court forced me to plead guilty Sam Peters launches Holy War in CD4 and pay ninety seven dollars for not By Chuck Muth left side of the field we have the radical late-term registering a car that is within MY According to the Nevada Secretary of State’s abortion advocates. private property, those California website, Nevada’s 4th Congressional District, as The vast majority of Americans are solidly transplants are allowed to navigate of the end of January, has 37,042 more active somewhere in between, including President freely and without being disturbed registered Democrat voters than Republicans. Trump. Here’s what he wrote in a tweet last by anyone, proudly displaying their That’s a huge advantage. May… original point of departure. As such, the only way for the GOP to win “As most people know, and for those who The Nevada Department of this seat back from incumbent Rep. “DC Steve” would like to know, I am strongly pro-life, with Motor Vehicles is quick to charge Horsford (Socialist-NV) is if President Donald three exceptions — rape, incest and protecting astronomical amounts of money Trump wins in a landslide, has LONG coattails the life of the mother — the same position taken for a license plate that only costs a — and the Republican candidate doesn’t scare by Ronald Reagan.” small percent of the total because the schiff out of independent and moderate And while pro-life-with-exceptions is op- ninety percent of the total bill is Democrat voters. Abortion. posed by many ardent abortion opponents in taxes. Now, let’s talk about an issue that a great On the far-right side of the field we have the more socially-conservative states in the South, I was surprised to learn about many voters would simply rather not talk about: “no abortions/no exceptions” folks. On the far- (See Sam Peters, Page 2) Assembly Bill 483, which passed in the 2019 Nevada Legislature directing the Department of Mo- tor Vehicles (DMV) to gather an Sheriff agrees to invite ALL press, odometer reading at the time of any original vehicle registration, registration renewal, or vehicle but excludes Las Vegas Tribune sale. It is claimed this is a pilot By Alexandra Cohen Vegas Valley’s media because the to share concerns that the agency project beginning on October 1 Las Vegas Tribune Sheriff did not communicate the had failed to invite most Nevada and lasting until December 31 and Clark County Sheriff Joseph event to the local media. news agencies to the department’s that there are no fees, taxes or fines Lombardo told the executive board The hour-long speech, as KLAS- annual address at the Smith Cen- associated with the program. The members from the Society of Pro- TV, Channel 8 news reported, was ter. Despite this concession from pilot project is intended to help fessional Journalists Las Vegas that the only media outlet inside the Clark County’s top cop, the meeting lawmakers make future decisions he would invite all news agencies to building. It marked the second did not go well, as Lombardo angri- on highway funding. Just sit and future State of Metro speeches, but consecutive year the daily Las ly stormed out of the meeting just wait, come December 31 we are Las Vegas Tribune is still blocked Vegas newspaper and radio and minutes later. SPJLV had hoped going to be hit by a tax amount or from any Metro information and the television stations were not invited to have a broad dialogue with the you will receive a reminder card twenty-two-year-old weekly that is to the speech. SPJLV (Society of sheriff about access and transpar- for your registration which will known for its criticism of the Lom- Professional Journalists Las Vegas) ency issues. “Regardless, we will read: registration fee, government bardo administration continues. met with Lombardo last Wednes- not stop advocating on behalf of service tax, supplemental govern- Clark County Sheriff Joseph day, February 26, to discuss a letter Southern Nevada journalists and for ment service tax, technology fee Lombardo gave his annual State of the organization — along with six transparency from Nevada’s largest and “Surprise” odometer fee. Metro address but few people knew Nevada professionals’ newsroom police department” the Society of The Department of Motor Ve- about it, including most of the Las JOSEPH LOMBARDO staff — had sent earlier in February (See Joseph Lombardo Page 5) hicles further claims that to help reduce the impact, they will use the odometer reading from emissions The “Taking” of Badlands 123 tests performed in Clark and Wash- By Chuck Muth mess was created by the “old” city oe counties, which they already do. Part three of a three-part series council, long before three new Owners must submit odometer Finally, we get to Knick v. members joined the board last June readings on all cars, trucks, buses Township of Scott. and inherited it. and recreational vehicles of any size In the first two parts of this series Now, the essence of the case or fuel type. (Part I, Part II) we looked at efforts centers on a legal term: “inverse The data from odometer read- by the City of Las Vegas to stop a condemnation.” Simply put, in- ings will be used only to compile series of lawsuits by the owners of verse condemnation is “a situation reports of total miles driven on our the former Badlands golf course in which the government takes roads and highways for the Nevada property who have been blocked private property but fails to pay the Legislature. from building residential homes on compensation required by the 5th The Nevada Department of the land even though it is, and al- Amendment of the Constitution.” Motor Vehicles news report reads in ways has been, zoned for residential In the Badlands case, the city part, “The Nevada DMV is required housing development. tried to “take” the Badlands land to collect mileage data to help plan Thus far, the city has lost over and convert it to “open space” rath- for future road construction. It’s and over again. er than residential homes. To that (See My Point of View, Page 2) And just for the record, this (See Badlands 123, Page 4) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 Top 10 Nevada GOP horse races to watch this year By Chuck Muth in the primary, but at this point it Telegenic. Great with the media. Part one of a two-part series looks like a two-person contest And even better on social media. There are ten races in 2020 — between former Assemblyman Jim A successful small business- other than the presidential race, of Marchant and newcomer Lisa Song woman. An author and freelance course — that should be on every Sutton — with Sam Peters shadow- columnist. A professional public Nevada Republican’s radar screen. ing them as a dark horse. speaker. And a former Miss Nevada So let’s start to go through them Marchant’s problem isn’t just United States. as we approach the March filing that he’s an old white guy in a dis- She’s been endorsed by former period. trict where over half the population Nevada Lieutenant Governor Lor- Of Nevada’s four congressional is listed as a minority, including 30 raine-Hunt Bono, former Nevada races this year, Republicans have no percent Hispanic. Republican Party Chairwoman chance to win CD1 and Democrats The real problem is that he’s Amy Tarkanian, Republican Na- have no chance to win CD2. So yet to explain credibly how after tional Committeewoman and Las fuggetaboutit. losing his state Assembly seat in Vegas City Councilwoman/Mayor However, if Trump wins and Nixon once said to him: “The only 2018, despite being a well-funded Pro Tem Michele Fiore and Las has coattails, CD3 is definitely in thing worse than being wrong is incumbent in a toss-up district, he Vegas City Councilwoman Victoria play for the GOP (he carried this being boring.” And if you’ve been is somehow better situated now to Seaman. district in 2016). And if he wins following the Two Dans on social win a congressional race AGAINST Not quite the Four Horsemen of TRIBUNE in a landslide (“Go Bernie, go!”), media, you know that Rodimer is a well-funded incumbent, who hap- the Apocalypse, but pretty heavy VOL. 22, NO. 2 his coattails “might” just be long a thoroughbred and Schwartz is pens to be black, in a minority-ma- hitters in today’s Nevada GOP. enough to pull off a miracle in CD4. a nag. FOUNDER jority/majority-Democrat district. Oh, and according to the latest Rolando Larraz Some current horse-race obser- As a former Nevada State Trea- Peters has a similar problem. I FEC report, she’s raised over a vations… surer, Schwartz enjoys a slight know I referred to him as a “dark quarter-million dollars and has re- PUBLISHER 1.) In CD3, unless an unknown advantage right now in name rec- horse,” but he’s a pale-face, too. ceived donations from people in all AND mystery candidate parachutes in at ognition. But that won’t last long. And unlike Marchant, he’s never 50 states. Now THAT’S impressive! EDITOR IN CHIEF the last minute, Republicans are And I predict GOP conservative run for office before, let alone got Lisa is undeniably a Republican Rolando Larraz gonna have a choice between Dan primary voters will soon remember elected. rising star here in Nevada. Keep an Schwartz and Dan Rodimer in the why Schwartz wasn’t even able to Wrong candidate for the wrong eye on her. GENERAL MANAGER primary. And between the two, this get 10 percent of the vote in his gu- race at the wrong time. Still wish Chuck Muth is president of Perly Viasmensky is an easy one… bernatorial primary against Adam he’d run for a different seat (it’s Citizen Outreach, a non-profit Dan Rodimer has signed the Tax Laxalt in 2018. Nice guy. But NOT not too late). public policy grassroots advocacy MANAGING EDITOR Pledge. Dan Schwartz has refused. a conservative. Maramis Choufani Now, Lisa Song Sutton? That’s a organization and publisher of Ne- But as veteran GOP strategist 2.) In CD4, there appears to be horse of a different color…literally. vadaNewsandViews.com. He blogs PRODUCTION Roger Stone wrote that Richard about 743 Republicans running She’s Asian-American. Young. at MuthsTruths.com. Don Snook

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Sam Peters Colleen Lloyd (Continued from Page 1) Republicans will need if they’re to Graw; ask your grandma.) Hmm. such as Alabama, it is shared wide- have ANY prayer of winning CD4 First, if Peters is saying Song OK, so Peters agrees with Pres- INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER ly among voters in states in the this November. Sutton’s position of pro-life-with- ident Trump’s stance … which is Kenneth A. Wegner West, such as Nevada. In fact, this is the exact point exceptions is “pro-choice,” then the same stance as Song Sutton’s Indeed, Nevada voters over- Lisa made in another follow-up President Reagan and President … which Peters characterized as For advertising whelmingly (63-36 percent) passed tweet… Trump are “pro-choice.” I don’t “pro-choice.” rates, deadlines a referendum in 1990 cementing “The majority of voters in think anyone is gonna buy that. So, does that mean PETERS is call 702-426-6022 abortion rights in state law. #NV04 are pro-choice. If we stand a Indeed, the ONLY way you can pro-choice? I’m so confused. Now… chance of a Republican flipping this even remotely characterize Song Look, here’s the thing: Repub- or 702-426-5962 On February 9th, Republican seat back to red, we must support Sutton’s position as “pro-choice” licans are going to have enough Las Vegas Tribune is published CD4 candidate Lisa Song Sut- a nominee that can actually win in is if your own position is “pro-life/ trouble trying to win CD4 in No- weekly at 717 So. 9th Street, ton was asked by a follower on the general election.” no exceptions” … which I guess, vember without Peters launching Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. Main Number: (702) 714-0119 Twitter: “Are you pro-life.” She This clearly was simply an ac- in light of Peters’ tweet, is his po- an intra-party holy war in the GOP RadioTribune Call-in Number responded… knowledgement that she was in the sition, right? primary over a divisive social issue (702) 983-0711 “Yes, but with extenuating ex- same “pro-life-with-exceptions” Well, not according to his cam- against one of his opponents who he Website: ceptions like rape and incest, case camp as Presidents Reagan and paign website. actually AGREES with. LasVegasTribune.com by case circumstances may exist. I Trump while pointing out the real- On his issue page Peters echoes So knock it off. All rights reserved. Statements, do believe life should try to be pre- ity of the nature of the electorate in Song Sutton’s opposition to late One final point: In his Sharp & opinions and points of view served and life-saving alternatives this particular district. term abortions, but says absolutely Shapiro interview Peters seemed expressed by the writers are like adoption should be pursued Enter Sam Peters. nothing about opposing abortion to acknowledge that he knew what their own and do not necessarily and promoted too.” Peters is a Republican candidate in cases of rape, incest or life of he wrote about Song Sutton being represent those of the publish- On February 11th, in a fol- running against Song Sutton. And the mother. “pro-choice” was, at best, mislead- er. Information, including prices low-up Twitter post, Song Sutton in response to her posts about her Then came his interview on the ing. If that’s true, then why — as and times, is considered correct wrote… position on abortion, Peters called Sharp & Shapiro Show two weeks of the time I’m sending this out — at the time of publishing but “I was recently asked by a voter her “wishy-washy” and wrote on ago when this whole thing flared hasn’t he deleted it? may change without notice. about abortion. I share the same Twitter… up. In it the host noted that Song Come on, Sam. Do the honor- Las Vegas Tribune assumes view as our President. I am pro-life “I came across @LisaSongSut- Sutton’s position of pro-life-with- able thing. Paraphrasing the Gipper: no responsibility for unsolicited with exceptions: case by case cir- ton defending her pro-choice stance exceptions was the same position Tear down this post! manuscripts, transparencies on abortion as a Republican run- as President Trump’s position and * * * * * or other submitted materials. cumstances may exist like rape and For return, please enclose a incest. No to late-term/infanticide. ning for Congress against me. SAD. asked Peters… Chuck Muth is president of self-addressed stamped en- No to taxpayer funded.” “As a Dad, I refuse to play pol- “Do you disagree with the Pres- Citizen Outreach, a non-profit velope. Indeed, this is an entirely rea- itics with babies’ lives.” ident’s stance?” public policy grassroots advocacy Las Vegas Tribune sonable position independents Whoa! Hold on thar, Baba Loo- To which Peters replied… organization and publisher of Ne- published weekly by the and moderate Democrats can live ey. “I don’t disagree with that at vadaNewsandViews.com. He blogs Tribune Media Group with — the exact kind of voters (That’s from Quick Draw Mc- all.” at MuthsTruths.com. David A. Rifkin, Executive Vice President My Point of View Quote of the Week: (Continued from Page 1) I thought it was said that this is It seems like the state of Nevada to live in an almost-free country “That old law about ‘an eye for an eye’ leaves everybody blind. the law!” a pilot program running through is not in need of cash revenue and where I am allowed to write what I The time is always right to do Is it the law? The law means to December 31, now they already the city of Las Vegas is not in need want and receive very little retali- the right thing.” exploit the hard-working, law-abid- state that “It’s the law!” of revenue either, but the city is ation from the government and the —Martin Luther King, Jr. ing citizens as well as to punish the Those Californians remind me now renting space for revenue; a politicians that I write about; and others who are financially well off? of the many illegal immigrants who federal employee, Congresswoman I always say, God Bless America! The Nevada Department of Motor come here and want to turn our Dina Titus, is generously giving the My name is Rolando Larraz, and Please Note: Vehicles, the city of Las Vegas, the beautiful city into the city or the city of Las Vegas $4,967.60 every as always, I approved this column. Although the Las Vegas county of Clark, the State of Neva- country they came from. (I am also month for rental space on the third * * * * * floor of a city-owned building that Rolando Larraz is Editor in Tribune is open to all and da, the Nevada Power, AKA Neva- an immigrant by the way, but legal, da Energy, the Regional Transpor- the taxpayers have already finished Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. sundry opinions about what arriving here with visa, passport and we publish, we wish to inform tation Commission, the almighty paying for. His column appears weekly in this a Pan-American Airline boarding all those who choose to submit Southern Nevada Water Authority That is why every morning when newspaper. 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For showings please call or text Shannon Leon 702-337-6955 SHANNON LEON Realtor/Leasing Agent [email protected] Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 Property tax cap notices to be mailed out Special to the Las Vegas Tribune ends on June 30. Property owners in Clark County may Property owners may view their property still file a claim for a primary residential tax tax cap rate for the 2019-2020 fiscal year on cap rate of 3 percent on their taxes for the the Treasurer pages of Clark County’s web- 2019-2020 fiscal year, which ends June 30. site at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/treasurer. The Clark County Assessor’s Office will From the home page, click on “Property be mailing post cards today to residential Account Inquiry” and enter your name, ad- property owners who have not yet returned dress or parcel number. The property tax cap a claim form but may still be eligible for the amount is listed under the “Property Charac- 3-percent tax cap rate. teristics” heading. If the rate is determined Property owners may submit a claim by to be correct, no further action is required. completing and signing the bottom portion For more information, property owners of the postcards and returning it no later may contact the Clark County Assessor’s than June 30. Office at (702) 455-3882. Clark County The general cap rate applicable to all Television produced a 30-second Public other properties this fiscal year is 4.8 percent, Service Announcement to help spread the compared to the 3-percent tax cap rate for word about the tax cap notices. The PSA will primary residences. be shared with local media, and is posted on This difference equates to a potential sav- If the claim is approved pursuant to the el- update its records and make any necessary the County’s website, YouTube page and ings of $18 per $1,000 in taxes on primary igibility requirements established in Nevada adjustments to taxes paid or still owed for other social media sites including Facebook, residential properties that qualify. Revised Statutes, the Treasurer’s Office will the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Each fiscal year Twitter, Instagram and NextDoor. Trump: ‘We’re not looking at’ restricting domestic travel over the coronavirus By Brett Samuels spots,” but would not commit to screenings in those countries of The Hill any action. individuals traveling to the U.S. President Trump said Tuesday “We’re being very stringent, but Six people have died in the U.S. he’s not considering restricting we’re now looking at other coun- from coronavirus, all in Washing- travel within the U.S. due to the tries that have been badly affected,” ton State, and new cases are being coronavirus. he said. announced on a near daily basis. “We’re not looking at that at “We don’t want to do that, but There are at least 60 known cases all, no,” Trump told reporters as he we’re looking at other countries and nationwide, not including those departed the White House to visit we’ll be very stringent.” who were repatriated from Wuhan, the National Institutes of Health. Trump on Saturday announced China, or the Diamond Princess “There’s only one hot spot and further travel restrictions from Iran cruise ship. that’s also pretty much in a home, and advised American citizens not Vice President Pence, asked on as you know, in a nursing home,” to travel to specific regions in Italy Monday whether he’d feel com- he added, referring to the concentra- and South Korea in response to the fortable with his family traveling to tion of cases in Washington State. coronavirus. Disney World amid concerns about The president reiterated that he The State Department is also the coronavirus, urged Americans is, however, considering curbing with severe outbreaks of the virus. monitoring the situation in Italy, working with the Italian and South to use “common sense” and wash travel to the U.S. from countries He said the administration was South Korea, Japan and other “hot Korean governments to enhance their hands. Badlands 123 (Continued from Page 1) a bunch of legal maneuvering then Justice Roberts wrote that “a on the multitude of lawsuits in this A man fighting for principle, es- end, it threw up roadblocks to stop took place with the township argu- property owner found to have a matter. pecially armed with facts so strong- and delay the owners’ development ing the federal courts didn’t have valid takings claim is entitled to “Since I’ve been with the city, ly on his side, is tough to beat. plans — without compensation. jurisdiction because the ordinance compensation” and “the compen- it’s not often, but it has happened As such, city taxpayers — all Enter Rose Mary Knick. hadn’t been enforced and was sation must generally consist of before, that you get involved with of them, not just the neighbors According to a United States eventually withdrawn. Therefore, the total value of the property when litigation that is protracted and just adjoining the former golf course Supreme Court ruling handed down it argued, Ms. Knick’s property taken, plus interest from that time.” costly,” Las Vegas City Attorney — can pay him a lot now, or roll on June 21, 2019 — which was wasn’t actually “taken” and she (my emphasis) Brad Jerbic recently told the Las the dice and risk paying him a lot delivered by Chief Justice John wasn’t due any compensation. Now, the value of the Badlands Vegas Review-Journal. “You’d be MORE later. Roberts — the Township of Scott, On appeal, the Supreme Court property for residential develop- irresponsible not to try to resolve The odds are not on the tax- Pennsylvania, passed an ordinance disagreed. ment at the time of the taking was it and we’re going to continue to.” payers’ side. The new city council requiring that “all cemeteries…be As Justice Roberts wrote: “A a LOT higher than the value of the But that may be easier said than members need to resolve this. kept open and accessible to the gen- property owner acquires a right to land as an “open space.” So that’ll done. Yesterday eral public during daylight hours.” compensation immediately upon cost the taxpayers a pretty penny in The developers, as you read P.S. If you want to sign up to get The specifics of the case were an uncompensated taking because and of itself. above, have a pretty darned strong breaking news and email updates on detailed in Justice Roberts’ opin- the taking itself violated the Fifth But since this case has dragged case. And the lead developer, Yo- this issue, you can sign up by going ion… Amendment.” on for YEARS, the total amount han Lowie, has indicated he has no to: LandSnatch.com. “Petitioner Rose May Knick “Simply because the property taxpayers could be on the hook for inclination to settle. * * * * * owns 90 acres of land in Scott owner was not entitled to injunctive — the higher value at the time of In the same RJ story, “Lowie Chuck Muth is president of Township, Pennsylvania, a small relief at the time of the taking,” the taking PLUS the interest (and said his company was prepared CitizenOutreach.org, a limited-gov- community just north of Scranton. Justice Roberts continued, “does possibly penalties) — could be to fight alleged city wrongdoing ernment grassroots advocacy or- Knick lives in a single-family home not mean there was no violation of tens, if not hundreds, of millions ‘forever and ever.’” He added: “It’s ganization, and publisher of Neva- on the property and uses the rest the Takings Clause at that time.” of dollars. never going to happen to someone daNewsandViews.com. He blogs of the land as a grazing area for And as Justice Roberts further And that doesn’t include the mil- else in the state of Nevada. That’s at MuthsTruths.com. His views are horses and other farm animals. noted, “A bank robber might give lions of tax dollars already wasted what we’re fighting for here.” his own. “The property includes a small the loot back, but he still robbed the graveyard where the ancestors of bank.” He went on to declare that Knick’s neighbors are allegedly “a property owner has a claim for buried. Such family cemeteries are a violation of the Takings Clause fairly common in Pennsylvania, as soon as a government takes his where ‘backyard burials’ have long MOVING? MOVING? property for public use without been permitted. paying for it.” “In December 2012, the Town- Now here’s how this relates to ship passed an ordinance requiring Badlands … that ‘all cemeteries…be kept open NEED A TRUCK? NEED A TRUCK? and accessible to the general public The Las Vegas City Council during daylight hours.’ … The or- “took” the former golf course land dinance also authorized Township by passing ordinances and denying ‘code enforcement’ officers to development plans; declaring the ‘enter upon any property’ to deter- property to be “open space” without mine the existence and location of just compensation to the owners. a cemetery.” This is why many feel the city is The township subsequently destined to ultimately lose this case. notified Ms. Knick that she was In January, the newly-consti- violating the ordinance. She sued tuted city council repealed the in state court “on the ground that “open space” ordinance, hoping to the ordinance effected a taking of mitigate, if not eliminate, the home the property.” builders’ claim. But that dog ain’t The township then withdrew the likely to hunt. As Justice Roberts violation notification and stayed wrote… enforcement of the ordinance. As “The government’s post-taking such, the STATE court ruled that actions (in Knick, repeal of the Ms. Knick “could not demonstrate challenged ordinance) cannot nul- irreparable harm” and declined to lify the property owner’s existing rule on the case. Fifth Amendment right: ‘[W]here At which point Ms. Knick re- the government’s activities have filed her lawsuit in FEDERAL already worked a taking of all use court, arguing the township’s ordi- of property, no subsequent action nance “violated the Takings Clause by the government can relieve it of of the Fifth Amendment” of the the duty to provide compensation.’” United States Constitution. And here’s the part Las Vegas Much like in the Badlands case, taxpayers need to worry about…

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Part of the headache for lead- Congress has less than 10 work- ership is that progressives, liber- ing days to tackle both coronavirus tarian-minded lawmakers and a funding and reauthorization of growing number of rank-and-file expiring surveillance provisions in Republicans want to use the USA the USA Freedom Act before they Freedom Act reauthorization to leave town on March 13. make broader changes to the For- Despite the urgency, there is eign Surveillance Intelligence Act no clear path for legislation to get after Justice Department Inspector through both chambers and to Pres- General Michael Horowitz found ident Trump’s desk. “significant inaccuracies and omis- Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), a sions” in the surveillance applica- member of leadership, said senators tions regarding Trump campaign did not get clarity in a closed-door adviser Carter Page. leadership meeting about how they But McConnell is supportive of would move the two forthcoming extending the three provisions, as bills by next Friday. is Attorney General William Barr. “But I do think that we still ex- detected in 10 states, and the first coronavirus funding measure. But Surveillance Court. One idea being floated is to extend pect the House to pass coronavirus domestic deaths, both in Washing- that idea has been shot down by House Judiciary Committee the three provisions until 2022, this week. Though as the week goes ton State, were announced over the both Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca- Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), though it’s unclear if that could get on, it’s likely late enough that we weekend. lif.) and House Minority Leader Lofgren and House Intelligence the 60 votes needed in the Senate to advance legislation. would do it next week,” he said. Congressional offices have been Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). The Committee Chairman Adam Schiff urged to update their pandemic White House has also signaled (D-Calif.), who negotiated a draft of Sen. John Thune (S.D.), the The House wants to vote on plans, and Vice President Pence that it doesn’t want to bog down the bill with Nadler, were expected No. 2 Senate Republican, floated coronavirus funding this week. will join both the Democratic and the coronavirus bill with unrelated to try to revive the bill. between a three- to six-month ex- While they have not yet finalized Republican Senate caucus lunches items. Those talks have yet to bear tension to give Congress more time an agreement, appropriators appear on Tuesday to discuss the adminis- “It’s important that we deal fruit, and legislation introduced to strike a broader deal. close. tration’s efforts. with the first problems first,” said in the upper chamber by Senate “I think everybody is sort of Senate Appropriations Com- “In regard to the Capitol, we’re White House Legislative Affairs Intelligence Committee Chairman hoping that we could get this re- mittee Chairman Richard Shelby in the process of determining exact- Director Eric Ueland, referring to Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Vice solved,” he said. “But if we had (R-Ala.) said the best-case sce- ly what precautions, if any, to take the coronavirus. Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.), to do that, I assume it would be nario would be the House voting at the Capitol to protect those who He added that it’s important to which would end the call records a three- or six-month whatever on Wednesday and the Senate the work here and visit here,” Senate “not get distracted on unrelated and program while extending the other to allow for some time to come following day. But he stopped short Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unattached issues.” two provisions, remains stuck in the together.” of pledging they would have a deal (R-Ky.) told a group of reporters Sen. Patrick Leahy (Vt.), the top finalized in time to do that. Monday. Democrat on the Senate Appropri- A source familiar with the nego- Joseph Lombardo Meanwhile, Anthony Fauci, the ations Committee, warned against (Continued from Page 1) tiations said they expected to have director of the National Institute airdropping in the surveillance fight a deal on Tuesday and that the final Professional Journalists Las Vegas stated in an email sent out to the local of Allergy and Infectious Disease, over concerns that it could sink the media. SPJLV President Wesley Juhl said: “We had hoped to make the figure would be between $7 billion told NBC News the virus has “now coronavirus funding measure. and $8 billion. sheriff understand that events like ‘State of Metro’ allow journalists, and reached outbreak proportions and “That would be the biggest mis- by extension the public, to engage with and understand LVMPD policies. “When it comes to Americans’ likely pandemic proportions.” take we could make. It would make We hope that Lombardo will honor his commitment to invite all news- health, when it comes to our safety, If the House votes by the end of us look foolish,” Leahy said. rooms in the future.” when it comes to dealing with this the week on coronavirus funding, Neither chamber has made Sheriff Joe Lombardo, who does not take criticism lightly, followed problem head-on, skimping doesn’t that would leave the Senate just a much headway into deciding how the Gillespie administration pattern to a “T” and closed the doors of the make any sense at all. If there was few days to address both the emer- to extend, reform or end the three alleged Public Information Office — which is nothing more than a public ever something that’s penny-wise gency spending and the expiring expiring intelligence provisions relations office for the Sheriff and his administration — instead of opening and pound-foolish, that’s it,” Senate provisions of the USA Freedom related to lone wolf surveillance, it to those who dare to write about or report the wrongs of the department. Minority Leader Charles Schumer Act, a key intelligence measure. roving wiretaps and a controversial The Public Information Office, run by a civilian female friend of the (D-N.Y.) said on Monday about the If the Senate wants to speed up phone records program. previous sheriff, Douglas Gillespie, is hidden in a secluded room to which growing price tag for emergency consideration for either bill, leaders The House Judiciary Com- only “friends” of the sheriff and his administration have access. funding. would need the consent of every mittee pulled a bill last week that During all the years of the Sheriff Department’s two previous adminis- Congress is under increasing senator; otherwise, each bill could would have reauthorized some of trations, the so-called “large and powerful” local newspaper never opened pressure to act to combat the coro- eat up days of floor time. the expiring provisions after Rep. its pages to defend the Las Vegas Tribune. navirus amid fears of a widespread One potential option would be to Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) threatened The national organization, Society of Professional Journalists Las Ve- outbreak in the United States. As merge a short-term reauthorization to force votes on several broader gas (SPJLV) sent a letter Tuesday to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police of Monday, the virus had been of the USA Freedom Act into the changes to the Foreign Intelligence Department calling for more transparency from the department following its failure to alert the press — and by extension, the public — to its annual Municipal Court State of Metro address. “For at least the second year in a row, the police (Continued from Page 1) committed, but of course, this is Las a backup signal; four other cars department has given this address without notifying the public or press even more astronomical amount of Vegas, the city known for creating surrounded my car and blocked in advance. SPJLV does not represent any one particular news outlet but money for having the audacity to the unfortunate motto that turns me as if I was going to run away, instead is an association made up of individual journalists from a variety confront the city attorney in fighting out to be true for so many: Come making me look like a fugitive of of outlets who are working to foster a vibrant community for Southern for their rights. on vacation and leave on probation. justice without yet being charged Nevada journalists and to advocate on their behalf. They can be contacted An arrogant city attorney by the Police officer B. Foster, badge with any crime. at [email protected]. name of Anthony Ruggiero pulled number 16314, was driving in the There was the big-mouthed of- the defendant into a little closet he opposite direction from me, but he ficer by the name of R. Lopez who calls a room and explained that he was “able to see” that my license got upset because I asked him if wanted “to be fair” or wanted “to plate was expired so he followed he was Mexican. He almost bit my be nice” to that person and there- me through the parking lot from head off and told me to shut up. I fore offered the deal, “Pay ninety my newspaper office on 10th Street wonder if he would be as tough and seven dollars and call it even with to the Radio-Tribune office on 9th brave if he did not have on the khaki no record, no points on your record Street within my private property uniform, the badge and gun; I also (supposedly) and no raising of the parking lot and turned his light on. wondered why he got so upset for insurance premium.” Because of the out-of-control being asked if he is Mexican. Did For a person who ran a stop homeless situation in the downtown he think that he was better than a sign or a yellow (amber) or red area of City Councilwoman Olivia Mexican police officer? He defi- light, were caught speeding in a Diaz, the classic car that is parked nitely did not look Cuban like me. school zone, or for any other traf- at the newspaper office during the I will take this case all the way fic infraction, it is a good deal and day is moved to the radio station’s to the Supreme Court, but I am not the punishment is not as bad as office at night because there is going to allow a “traffic commis- the infraction or the law-breaking always someone in that office to sioner,” a big-mouthed city attor- behavior. ward off anyone vandalizing the ney and a team of cowardly police It is almost as a nolo contendere car or forcing the door open so they officers to scare or intimidate me, in Justice Court or District Court could sleep in it. forcing me to plead guilty to a crime where the volume of cases reflects As soon as the officer’s light I did not commit; it happened once on the punishment (mediates it) came on, it seemed as if it was but it will not happen again. and therefore makes the job of the District Attorney faster and easier. But what happens when a very jealous police officer, B. Foster, badge number 16314, gives a Las Vegas resident a ticket on his own Multilingual private property? S E R V I C E S This time the story is too close to Immigration • Translations • Divorces home; the victim of the police abuse Notary • Income Tax • Tickets • Rent of U-Haul is the writer of this story, yours Nevada Health Card • Job Applications • and more truly, Rolando Larraz, the owner Nevada Health Card • Job Applications • and more of the Las Vegas Tribune and the Hablo Español owner of Radio Tribune. It is our understanding that po- 716 S. 10th Street Perly Viasmensky lice cannot write tickets on private Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-337-8277 property unless a real crime was

Leftist Democrat Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, who is highly political and hates the Second Amendment, responded, “For the record, Bernie Sanders, Fidel & Raul Castro, their mur- dering regime, and co-conspirators have never had a redeeming quality, ZERO. They worked on literacy programs in a State that controls everything available for reading, in essence, liter- acy was a path to indoctrination. “I remember my high school history teacher trying to feed us the literacy achievement line,” Acevedo continued. “My response to him was I would rather be unread than to spend a lifetime reading the communist/socialists propaganda the Cuban government provided.” ART ACEVEDO Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 Supreme Court to hear ObamaCare appeal By Peter Sullivan and John Kruzel announcement on Monday, summarizing the The Hill Democratic message. The Supreme Court on Monday an- A conservative district court judge in nounced it will take up a case seeking to Texas struck down the entire ObamaCare overturn the Affordable Care Act, returning law in December 2018, and the Fifth Circuit the health care law’s fate to the high court. Court of Appeals partially agreed in Decem- The major announcement means that the ber 2019. case will loom over the November elections That has led the Supreme Court to now and could make the Affordable Care Act an step in, granting the calls of Democratic-led even bigger issue in the presidential race. states to end the uncertainty hanging over the The case will be heard during the court’s system, and rebuffing the Trump administra- next term, which starts in October, meaning tion, which had called for letting the lower that a decision is not expected until after the court process play out further. elections. It is unclear when the court will Chief Justice John Roberts has already hear arguments, but those could come in ruled to keep ObamaCare intact twice and is October, before the election. largely expected to do so again, combining The case threatens to blow a major hole in with the four liberal justices to provide at the health care system and overturn coverage least a five-vote majority to uphold the law. for roughly 20 million people if the Supreme to have coverage is now unconstitutional, coverage. But as time goes on and there are possible Court overturns ObamaCare. because Congress repealed the financial pen- “A vote for a Republican is a vote to take changes to the Court’s makeup, that calculus But legal experts in both parties say the alty associated with it in the 2017 tax law, so protections away from people with pre-ex- could change, which is part of the reason challengers’ legal arguments are weak and the mandate can no longer be upheld under isting conditions,” tweeted Dan Pfeiffer, a some Democrats wanted the Court to take view it as unlikely that the high court will Congress’s power to tax. former top aide to President Obama, after the up the case as soon as possible. strike down the law. The next step in the argument is where The case was brought by a group of GOP- legal experts especially become skeptical, Trump urges House Dems led states and is supported by the Trump though. The GOP challengers argue that administration. because the mandate is unconstitutional, the Democrats immediately seized on the entire rest of the health law should also be to propose payroll tax cut decision with a flurry of press releases to struck down because it is inseparable. Even By Naomi Jagoda Payroll tax cuts are considered an option highlight the stakes for the election, while conservative legal experts who supported The Hill for economic stimulus. Former President Republicans were mostly silent. previous ObamaCare challenges, though, President Trump is calling for House Obama enacted a temporary payroll tax cut “This case is a stark, life-and-death re- have argued that it is clear Congress intended Democrats to propose a one-year payroll tax during his presidency in an effort to help the minder how much is at stake this fall and for the rest of the ACA to remain standing, be- cut, as he looks to mitigate the impact of the middle class in the years following the Great what’s on the ballot right now: Democrats cause lawmakers only repealed the mandate coronavirus on the U.S. economy. Recession. must nominate the candidate whom they penalty and left the rest untouched. “The Democrats in the House should A temporary payroll tax cut could help know can beat Trump and bring along the While much of the Democratic primary propose a very simple one year Payroll Tax the middle class on a short-term basis. But it Senate, to ensure we can protect our health has focused on a debate over Medicare for cut,” Trump tweeted late Monday. “Great for could also add to the debt and potentially hurt care for generations to come,” former Vice All, the lawsuit could return attention to the middle class, great for the USA!” Social Security, which is financed through President Joe Biden said in a statement. the ACA, to the relief of some mainstream The tweet comes amid concerns that the payroll taxes. A spokesman for the Democratic Senato- Democrats who think that is more favorable coronavirus will dampen the economy in This isn’t the first time Trump has floated rial Campaign Committee called the lawsuit ground to fight on. an election year. Trump has been hoping to a payroll tax cut. Last summer, when there the “single most important issue in Senate If Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in particu- make the economy a key part of his reelection were signs that a recession could be on the battlegrounds across the country.” lar is the nominee, Republicans are sure to campaign, but a worsening economy due horizon, the president said that the White The GOP challengers in the case argue counter by pointing to Medicare for All and to the outbreak could be an obstacle to him House was looking at a payroll tax cut, but that the health law’s mandate for everyone its elimination of private health insurance winning a second term. then quickly reversed himself. Regressive Taxes (Continued from Page 1) Association (NTA) announced its This inequity is due to reliance on opposition to both the sales and sales and excise taxes, because gaming tax propositions, saying poorer families must spend a higher such a drastic change in the taxa- portion of their income on taxed tion policy should be thoroughly necessities. debated by all stakeholders and Of course, when the Clark Coun- that should be conducted via the ty teachers union earlier this year standard legislative process, not launched two tax hiking ballot through a ballot initiative. initiatives to increase funding for “An increase of $1 billion in education the biggest was a pro- annual sales tax revenue is likely posal to hike the sales tax by $1.1 to affect tax neutrality and change billion a year. The other was to consumer behavior,” the NTA said hike the gaming tax to raise $330 in a press release. “The exporting million a year. of the tax burden to non-residents The sales tax initiative would is also of concern given the impor- increase the Local School Support tance of tourists to our statewide Tax — a part of the statewide sales economy. As with the Sales Tax, an annual increase in the Gross tax — from 2.6 percent to 4.1 Gaming Tax of $330 million is percent, a 58 percent increase. If very likely to cause unpredictable the union gathers enough petition economic consequences. The focus signatures it would go before the of this tax on one industry is prone Legislature in the spring of 2021, to have a harmful effect on gaming tax loving Democrats already hold a companies and their employees.” supermajority in the Assembly and The NTA also pointed out that are one shy of a supermajority in the the two tax hikes would represent state Senate. Thus this November’s an annual increase of 28 percent in General Election is significant at the taxation, but the propositions con- state level, too. If lawmakers fail tain no performance benchmarks to impose the taxes, they would go that would assure taxpayers get a before the voters on the November return on their investment. 2022 ballot. In fact, most of the performance If passed, in Clark and Lincoln benchmarks enacted when law- counties the overall sales tax would makers in 2015 approved a $1.5 jump from 8.375 percent to 9.875 billion tax hike targeted to improve percent, among the highest rates in education have been rescinded. No the country. In Mineral, Eureka and longer are third graders who can’t Esmeralda counties, which have the read required to be held back a year, lowest current sales tax rates in the and while student achievement state, the tax would jump from 6.85 was once 50 percent of a teacher’s CENEGENICS MEDICAL INSTITUTE percent to 8.35 percent. evaluation that has been cut to 15 The impact on poorer families percent. Ken Small AIA, CSI, LEED would be devastating. These tax proposals will hurt 7040 Laredo St, Suite C Earlier this month the board of poor families without ensuring Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 directors of the Nevada Taxpayers education improvements. Office : 702 . 873 . 1718 Left-wing CNN commentator * Commercial Ana Navarro tweeted: * Tenant “Castro regime’s been in power Improvements in Cuba for +60 yrs. w/o free * Office elections. They’ve killed, * Use Permits jailed, tortured thousands. 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Most of the Democratic candidates have never held a job outside of the public sector. They have never missed a paycheck no matter how badly they messed up. What better credentials to have tell you what is good for you — after all, the govern- ment will take care of you because they know best.

Say goodbye to the Second Amendment. No one besides the government’s state police and criminals will have guns.

Cuba, once the jewel of the Carribean as a vacation destination, has the populace living in filthy conditions, except for state officials.

Venezuela, once one of the richest nations, now has no food on the shelves, worthless money and the worst povery in this hemisphere. Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 Trump officials pressed on economic response to coronavirus By Naomi Jagoda and Sylvan Lane “The good news here is there will be an The Hill end in sight,” he said, adding that he has con- The Trump administration is facing fidence that health professionals will develop growing calls to detail how it will protect the treatments and vaccines for the virus. economy as worries grow about the impact In addition to calling on the Fed to further of the global coronavirus outbreak. cut interest rates, Trump on late Monday At a congressional hearing on Tuesday, urged House Democrats to propose a one- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin opened year payroll tax cut, saying that such a move the door to actions to boost the economy and would be “great for the middle class.” Trump help businesses and workers in the future reiterated to reporters Tuesday afternoon that while trying to calm fears about the imme- he would be interested in a payroll tax cut if diate impact of the outbreak. Democrats could get one passed. Mnuchin stressed that the U.S. was bene- Mnuchin told reporters after Tuesday’s fitting from a “very resilient economy.” hearing that a payroll tax cut isn’t something But even as the Trump administration the administration is considering at the mo- grapples with the public health aspect of ment but that “we will look at different tools the outbreak, there are mounting questions that we need.” about its economic response. Democrats Democrats asked Mnuchin about steps the were eager for the administration to detail an vide a meaningful boost to the economy,” on a level field. Not fair to USA. It is finally administration might take to help small busi- economic response beyond boosting pressure he continued. time for the Federal Reserve to LEAD. More nesses hurt by the outbreak and workers who on the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates, The Fed’s rate-cut announcement came easing and cutting!” may stay home if the virus becomes more especially after the central bank delivered an while Mnuchin was testifying before the Trump has been touting strong economic widespread but who don’t have sick leave. emergency cut amid Mnuchin’s testimony. House Ways and Means Committee, and it data and the stock market this election year, Mnuchin said that the administration has The Fed announced Tuesday its first in- came after Mnuchin and Powell participated but a rough patch for the economy due to created a sub-task force at Treasury to ex- termeeting interest rate cut since 2008 after in a call with the Group of Seven finance the coronavirus could make it more difficult amine business issues related to the outbreak weeks of pressure from the administration ministers and central bank governors to dis- for Trump to run on the economy in his re- and that the administration may come back to and plunging financial markets. cuss the impact of the outbreak on economic election bid. Congress seeking specific actions. The 50 basis-point cut, twice the size of conditions. Mnuchin spoke positively about The Fed’s action did little to calm financial He also said the administration isn’t a typical Fed rate movement, came amid the Fed’s decision to cut interest rates. markets after a massive rally Monday. Yields currently considering suspending tariffs on increasing concern among economists that “I very much support the Fed’s decision. on U.S. Treasury bonds plunged to new re- European and Chinese goods but that the a coronavirus outbreak could paralyze the I think they did the right thing getting ahead cord lows as the rate on a 10-year note sunk White House would examine its options as global economy and cause a recession. of this,” Mnuchin said during the Ways and below 1 percent for the first time. the outbreak progresses. Analysts have questioned whether the Fed Means Committee hearing. The top Republican on the House Ways House Ways and Means Committee Chair- cutting interest rates from already low levels While the Fed’s move earned praise from and Means Committee, Rep. Kevin Brady man Richard Neal (D-Mass.) said that if the would be enough to power the economy Mnuchin, it did little to satisfy President (R-Texas), issued a statement saying that he administration wants to pursue a stimulus through disrupted supply lines and intense Trump and his yearlong campaign for 0 per- appreciated the Fed’s move “to safeguard the package, it should prioritize infrastructure consumer anxiety. cent interest rates. The Fed baseline range is gains we’ve made in the face of challenges.” over temporary tax cuts. “We do recognize that rate cut will not currently set at 1 to 1.25 percent, well below But Democrats at Tuesday’s hearing ex- “If we were to develop a stimulus package, reduce the rate of infection. It won’t fix a historic averages but above the near-zero and pressed concerns in light of the Fed’s move. the soundest way to do that is clearly to pro- broken supply chain. We get that,” Feder- negative rates seen in weaker economies. “I find it concerning, because this does ceed with a major infrastructure initiative,” al Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said “The Federal Reserve is cutting but must have echoes of the 2008 Great Recession,” Neal said. Tuesday. further ease and, most importantly, come said Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.). Mnuchin said if a need for a stimulus “We don’t think we have all the answers, into line with other countries/competitors,” Mnuchin said that the coronavirus is “very package arises, infrastructure would be a but we do believe that our action will pro- Trump tweeted Tuesday. “We are not playing different” from the 2008 financial crisis. “priority” for Trump. Meet the federal government’s coronavirus expert By Reid Wilson underway. tutions that become the barrier be- The Hill “What I did is that I brought tween an outbreak and a pandemic Whenever the U.S. is threatened them into my office, the first time disaster. by a virus, Anthony Fauci can ever anybody did. So rather than “You have to manage expec- usually be found sitting in front of have them arrested, I sat down and tations. And you have to never a television camera explaining the started to listen to what they were overpromise, and never be afraid situation to Americans. saying,” Fauci recalled in an inter- to speak with reality, the truth,” For more than three decades, view with David Hunter, the dean Fauci told Hunter. “I mean, one of Fauci, the director of the National of Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of the problems people have is that Institute of Allergy and Infectious Public Health. “And it became clear they’re afraid to say, ‘I don’t really Diseases (NIAID), has served as to me that despite the drama, de- know, and I can’t give you an an- the face of the federal government spite the theater, they were making swer.’ And there are a lot of times, during public health threats. He has absolute perfect sense, that it was particularly in science, where you carefully cultivated a demeanor of unconscionable for the government, just can’t, because a lot of science calm urgency, one that TV hosts and Fauci has become a top adviser to That skill has also made Fauci a when you have no alternative, to go is discovery.” bookers rely on to inform the public six presidents, the translator who go-to interview for shows ranging by the old rules.” That expectations-setting some- without inciting panic. can describe dense scientific in- from “Meet the Press” and “Fox The AIDS activists earned their times flies in the face of the calm “He’s Mr. Authoritative. You formation in an accessible manner News Sunday” to “The Colbert seat at the table, and Fauci learned that presidential administrations want an authoritative statement with his thick Brooklyn accent. Report” and “Good Morning Amer- a lesson he has employed through try to project in times of crisis — or idea, you go to Tony. He says Inside administrations, as political ica.” several crises: Leveling with Amer- perhaps never more so than now, as what he knows, and he doesn’t say appointees struggle to wrap their Fauci’s office did not respond to icans about the threats they face a new coronavirus spreads across what he doesn’t know. He’s not a heads around an epidemic crisis, a request for an interview. builds trust in the very health insti- (See Coronavirus Expert, Page 9) bullshitter,” said Ezekiel Emanuel, Fauci makes clear both the stakes But in previous interviews, he a former top Obama administration and the proper responses, say those has described a leadership style official and chair of the Department who have been in Oval Office meet- borne of intimate conversations that of Medical Ethics and Health Policy ings with him. grew out of his work as a leading at the University of Pennsylvania, “Tony combines being super HIV and AIDS researcher in the Fauci’s longtime friend. smart, super able to communicate 1980s, at the height of a growing Now, as the coronavirus has very clearly, with a very deep ethi- pandemic that spread fear and anx- spread to more than 60 countries cal commitment to doing the right iety through the gay community in around the world, Fauci is once thing,” said Tom Frieden, who was New York and San Francisco. again in the spotlight. He has stood director of the Centers for Disease When AIDS activists descend- beside President Trump at two news Control and Prevention under for- ed on the NIH campus calling for conferences in recent days, and he mer President Obama. “He’s always Fauci’s resignation, Fauci took the has spent hours meeting with Vice able to state things clearly. He has unusual step of inviting the protest- President Pence, who is overseeing the respect of everyone.” ers in to talk about the clinical trials the administration’s response. Fauci, 79, grew up delivering prescriptions to patients of his fa- ther’s pharmacy in Brooklyn, the Bob Beckett rare Yankees fan in what at the time Attorney At Law was Dodgers territory. He attended Elected 5 terms as Nye County District Attorney a prestigious New York City high Practice areas school before college at Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., and medical Criminal defense, Personal injury, Bankruptcy school at Cornell. He signed up to and debt, Car accident, DUI and DWI work at the National Institutes of Licensed for 29 years Health (NIH) in 1968, pressed into service by the demand for doctors AVVO CONTRIBUTIONS during the Vietnam War. Beckett knows Nevada criminal law Meet the “real” Ben Childs “My interest in medicine stems — especially how to get the most out of Before you cast your vote on Family Court judge from my keen interest in people, candidates in Department G think twice and learn in asking questions and solving the probation/monitoring system. problems,” he told an oral historian Beckett provides very effective and about the real Benjamin Boone Childs, AKA Ben Childs, a real estate and family attorney in Clark in 1989. personable service — His fees are also fair Fauci rose through the ranks at County. NIH, tapped to become director Benjamin Boone Childs, AKA Ben Childs, betrayed of NIAID in 1984 under former (702) 334-4886 his “pro-bono” client for a few dollars with the ap- President Reagan. In that post, proval of the presiding judge, the Honorable District Court Judge Robert Barr, and with the blessings of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), the Nevada State Bar, which is famous for not an- whose father, Rafael Cruz, swering complaints from abused litigants. was from Cuba and was a He’ll be in the pocket of the largest donated attor- loyal personal close friend neys, not those appearing before him. of Fidel Castro until death His own daughter yelled at him during his child did both depart, responded, custody procedure, saying, “I hate you, I hate you!” “It really makes a We request that his ex-wife’s boyfriend be ques- difference when those you tioned about what he knows and saw in the home murder at the firing squad of this candidate, Benjamin Boone Childs, AKA Ben can read and write.” Childs, while living with the former Mrs. Childs. SEN. TED CRUZ RAFAEL CRUZ Paid Political Advertisement by the Las Vegas Tribune March 4-10, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 9 5 parts of the economy most at risk from the coronavirus By Sylvan Lane Close to 80 percent of small and The Hill medium-sized industrial plants in The growing threat of a coro- China remain closed, according to navirus pandemic is raising fears a Friday report from the nonprofit about the toll it could take on the Center for Global Development. U.S. economy. Economists from Nomura added Public health officials say the that because “the computers and risk of contracting coronavirus in electronics industry relies on inputs the U.S. remains low, but econ- from China ... a prolonged produc- omists expect the international tion halt or partial shutdown of scramble to contain the spreading factories in China should materially illness to weaken global growth. impact US production.” An outbreak within the U.S. Last week, Apple said that it could also seriously dampen Amer- was cutting its sales projections ican economic activity and con- for the quarter. Apple’s sales of its sumer confidence, according to popular iPhone rely heavily on parts economists, posing threats to a from China as well as the country’s record stretch of prosperity. large consumer market. Microsoft Analysts say it’s difficult to pre- followed suit on Wednesday, saying dict the extent of the damage coro- that it also expected lower sales navirus can do to the U.S. econo- this quarter. my. The typical lags in obtaining Beyond sales figures, the coro- economic data coupled with the navirus outbreak has left tech virus’s long incubation period and companies scrambling, with offices frequently mild symptoms make said in a Friday statement that chief economist. Airline stocks have taken a bat- closed overseas and restrictions on any projection highly uncertain. the bank “will use our tools and “While too few cases were tering as carriers, especially those employees traveling to affected “The usual things that are sup- act as appropriate” to protect the conducted to attach any statistical with international routes, have been countries. On Thursday, Facebook posed to be happening in a normal economy. The statement employed significance to the findings, it is forced to cancel flights and reduce canceled its annual developers economy are getting disrupted, and language the Fed used last year to nonetheless true that the domestic capacity on routes. conference because of the virus, they’re getting disrupted in ways preview a series of rate cuts. spread of the virus could have a Economists say those travel saying its priority was “the health that we don’t fully understand be- But Powell’s comments did little significant impact on consumer and tourism losses could extend to and safety” of participants. cause it’s a health event,” said Paul to soothe Wall Street amid another spending,” Curtain said. concert and sports venues, casinos, Automobiles Gruenwald, global chief economist brutal day of losses. The Dow Jones The ailing retail sector could restaurants, and other businesses A shortfall in supplies and in- at S&P Global Ratings. Industrial Average had lost more face serious losses if the corona- that depend on people voluntarily termediate parts from China could Even so, there are key sectors than 800 points, a 3 percent drop, virus leads to steep declines in assembling in close contact. also hurt a U.S. auto industry al- of the U.S. economy that stand to while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq discretionary spending. The NCAA, for example, on ready struggling under the weight suffer the most from a widespread composite were down 2.6 percent Economists say a broad U.S. Thursday said that it is monitoring of President Trump’s metal and outbreak. Here are the five things to and 2 percent, respectively, within outbreak could accelerate the shift the situation and preparing for pos- industrial tariffs. watch as officials work to combat half an hour of the Fed chief’s in consumer sales from jilted brick- sible impacts on its annual March “Once parts from China can’t the virus. statement. and-mortar stores to online sellers, Madness tournament. supply factories in North America, Financial markets That’s also likely to lead Presi- threatening jobs in one of the few “Regardless of exactly how the Japan, Korea, and Europe, the U.S. stocks have suffered their dent Trump, who frequently touts service sector industries with no outbreak manifests, we would ex- virus impacts global auto produc- worst week since the depths of the the markets as a barometer of the employment growth in 2019. pect the reduction in aggregate sup- tion,” said David Whiston, an auto 2007-08 financial crisis as investors health of the economy, to increase “Going forward, spending on ply to correspond to less spending industry analyst at the investment flee for safety. All three major U.S. pressure on the Fed to aggressively all but necessities is at risk,” said on recreational activities, shopping, research firm Morningstar, in a stock indexes have dropped at least cut rates. Diane Swonk, chief economist eating at restaurants and other eco- Friday email. 10 percent from their most recent Retail at Grant Thornton, in a Friday nomic activity,” wrote economists Whiston added that North Amer- peaks, abruptly ending a climb to The steep drop in equity prices research note. She added that the at Japanese bank Nomura in a ican plants for Ford, Fiat Chrysler new record highs. may also take a toll on consumer full extent of the losses may not be Thursday research note. and General Motors are likely to be Roughly 55 percent of Amer- confidence and spending, which known until March data is released Technology less exposed to threats from abroad icans hold stocks, according to a drives more than two-thirds of U.S. in April. A coronavirus outbreak in the than Toyota’s domestic factories. Gallup poll from September 2019, economic growth. Travel and hospitality U.S. could weaken demand for “But if you are missing one part including through their retirement Twenty percent of respondents Fears of a pandemic have al- nonessential goods and services the line still has to stop,” he said. accounts. A steady stock market to the University of Michigan’s ready prompted businesses, non- that help power the economy. The The Wall Street Journal reported rout could also damage broader consumer sentiment survey queried profits and other international widespread shutdown of factories Thursday that suppliers are warning consumer confidence and had al- between Monday and Tuesday cit- institutions to cancel conferences in China and its neighboring coun- that some parts could be out of ready boosted pressure on the Fed- ed the coronavirus market sell-off and meetings, likely leading to a tries has already restricted the sup- stock in weeks. Some manufactur- eral Reserve to cut interest rates. as a factor in their outlook on the sharp decline in global travel and ply of crucial technology products ers have already begun flying in Fed Chairman Jerome Powell economy, said Richard Curtain, its tourism. and parts. parts to avoid any future slowdown. Coronavirus Expert (Continued from Page 8) “What happened, which was mis- and likely pandemic proportions,” daughters each of them has, and really important that professionals the world. Fauci had been booked interpreted, is that we were set up he said. “If you look at, you know, a scientific article on intermittent tell the public what they know when for several Sunday shows over the to go on some shows, and when the by multiple definitions of what a fasting that had caught Fauci’s eye. they know it. That’s how you earn weekend, but he canceled them af- vice president took over, we said pandemic is, the fact is this is mul- “I couldn’t tell you what his and maintain the public’s trust,” ter Pence became the point person let’s regroup and figure out how tiple sustained transmissions of a political affiliation is. I think it’s Frieden said. “And you need the for the administration’s response we’re going to be communicating. highly infectious agent in multiple American first,” Emanuel said. public’s trust in an emergency, efforts. So I had to just stand down on a regions of the globe.” With the coronavirus spreading, because you’re going to have to Fauci told associates he had couple of shows and resubmit for Fauci’s friends and allies in the and as the Trump administration rely on the public to take certain been instructed to clear future in- clearance. And when I resubmitted public health world say he stays is criticized for its reaction to the actions, whether it’s washing your terviews through the White House. for clearance, I got cleared.” away from partisan politics. At a re- virus, Fauci will find himself once hands more often or if it comes to At a White House press conference Fauci appeared on a panel Mon- cent dinner, he and Emanuel spoke again before the cameras. that, not going to school or work Saturday, Fauci denied he had been day with other health experts instead about their travels, the three “Especially in an emergency, it’s for a time.” muzzled. at Harvard. That same day, he “I have never been muzzled discussed the coronavirus in an ever, and I’ve been doing this interview with NBC News. since the administration of Ronald “We’re dealing with clearly an Reagan. I’m not being muzzled by emerging infectious disease that has this administration,” Fauci said. now reached outbreak proportions To All Attorneys who hate writing NEVADA APPEAL GROUP (“NAG”) offers FLAT FEE, high quality services for civil and criminal Appeals and all Post-Conviction Relief.

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The Hill The joint declaration affirms the United The United States and the Taliban signed States and Afghan government are “commit- a historic deal Saturday aimed at winding ted to working together to reach a compre- down America’s longest war. hensive and sustainable peace agreement that With Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ends the war in Afghanistan for the benefit watching, U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalil- of all Afghans and contributes to regional zad and the Taliban’s political chief, Abdul stability and global security.” Ghani Baradar, signed a deal in Doha, Qatar, “We join here today with real hope for to begin the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the future of Afghanistan,” Esper said at a Afghanistan. joint news conference. “The ongoing efforts In exchange, the Taliban is assuring it will to achieve a political settlement after many not allow Afghanistan to be used by terrorists long years of fighting reflect a shared desire to attack the United States. for a sovereign, unified Afghanistan at peace Despite the milestone, a long road remains with itself and its neighbors.” before peace in Afghanistan, including in- Esper warned that the United States would tra-Afghan talks, where the entire deal still “not hesitate to nullify the agreement” if the has the potential to collapse. Taliban does not honor its commitments. “This is how we will ensure that Af- Also in Afghanistan was NATO Secretary ghanistan never again serves as a base for General Jens Stoltenberg. NATO allies have international terrorists,” Pompeo said ahead States will draw down from the 12,000 troops will be released in three months. about 16,000 troops in Afghanistan. of the deal signing. currently in Afghanistan to 8,600 troops in Skeptics of Trump’s efforts have long NATO’s North Atlantic Council said in “We’re just at the beginning. Furthering 135 days. The remaining troops will contin- warned that the intra-Afghan stage would be a statement Saturday it would begin to “im- the cause of peace will require serious work ue to fight terrorist groups such as al Qaeda the hardest, as the Taliban has been loath to sit plement conditions-based adjustments, in- and sacrifice by all sides,” he added. “This and ISIS. down with a government it sees as a puppet cluding a reduction to our military presence.” agreement will mean nothing and today’s The deal calls for a full withdrawal in 14 of the United States. “Recent progress on peace has ushered in good feelings will not last if we don’t take months if the Taliban lives up to its com- Also now complicating the intra-Afghan a reduction of violence and paved the way for concrete actions on commitments and prom- mitments. talks is political turmoil from Afghanistan’s intra-Afghan negotiations between a fully in- ises that have been made.” The Taliban, in turn, “will not allow any September elections. President Ashraf Ghani clusive Afghan national team and the Taliban The United States and the Taliban have of its members, other individuals or groups, was just declared victorious in his reelection to reach a comprehensive peace agreement,” been at war in Afghanistan since after the including al Qaeda, to use the soil of Afghan- this month, but his chief rival, Abdullah Ab- the statement said. “We call on the Taliban to Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks carried out by istan to threaten the security of the United dullah, is still disputing the election results. embrace this opportunity for peace.” al Qaeda operatives harbored by the Taliban. States and its allies,” the agreement says. Abdullah claimed victory himself and vowed U.S. lawmakers remain cautious about President Trump campaigned on ending The Taliban also committed to sending a to form his own government. the deal. House Armed Services Committee America’s so-called endless wars and had “clear message that those who pose a threat There are also concerns about whether Chairman Adam Smith (D-Wash.), who had made reaching a deal with the Taliban a top to the security of the United States and its incorporating the Taliban into the government been briefed on the plan, told reporters Thurs- foreign policy priority heading into his 2020 allies have no place in Afghanistan” and will would mean rolling back rights for women day he believes the agreement is the “best of a reelection campaign. instruct its members not to cooperate with and minorities. series of bad options” but expressed concern Saturday’s agreement was signed after groups or individuals that threaten the United Other provisions of the deal signed Sat- about “going to zero [troops] too quickly.” a seven-day “reduction in violence” agree- States, according to the deal. urday call for the United States to review its Some of Trump’s close GOP allies have ment that was deemed largely successful by The agreement also ushers in the start sanctions against Taliban members, engage been more alarmed, warning that the Taliban U.S. officials. The partial truce was not a of talks to reconcile the Taliban and the Af- with the United Nations for the removal of is not to be trusted. In a letter to Pompeo and full cease-fire, something the intra-Afghan ghanistan government. Talks are scheduled Security Council sanctions against the Tali- Esper this week, 22 House Republicans led negotiations will now try to work out. to start March 10. ban and seek Security Council endorsement by Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) expressed “It was not perfect, but the Taliban demon- The intra-Afghan talks will be launched of the deal. “serious concerns” about the deal and asked strated, even if only for a week, that when with a prisoner release, according to Satur- Trump on Saturday dispatched Defense for “assurances that you will not place the se- they have the will to be peaceful, they can day’s deal. The Taliban will have 5,000 pris- Secretary Mark Esper to Afghanistan to curity of the American people into the hands be,” Pompeo said. oners released, while the Afghan government issue a joint declaration with Ghani aimed of the Taliban, and undermine our ally, the Under the deal signed Saturday, the United side will have 1,000. Remaining prisoners at reassuring the Afghan government of the current government of Afghanistan.” Appeals court rules House can’t sue to enforce McGahn subpoena By Harper Neidig derail the President’s legislative did not rule on the merits of the foundation of testimonial immu- The Hill agenda, or impeach recalcitrant Trump administration’s arguments nity, a categorical refusal to par- A federal appeals court ruled on officers,” Griffith wrote. about immunity. But Judge Karen ticipate in congressional inquiries Friday that the House cannot sue The House Judiciary Committee Henderson, who was appointed strikes a resounding blow to the to enforce its subpoenas, deliver- sued McGahn last year after he by former President George H.W. system of compromise and accom- ing a win for President Trump in refused to comply with a subpoena Bush, wrote in a concurring opin- modation that has governed these his battle against a congressional for his testimony in the impeach- ion that she believes “McGahn’s fights since the republic began,” subpoena of former White House ment investigation. claimed immunity rests on some- Henderson wrote. “Political nego- counsel Don McGahn. The Trump administration ar- what shaky legal ground” and chid- tiations should be the first—and, it A panel of three judges for the gued in court that the president has ed the administration for refusing is hoped, only—recourse to resolve D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the power to assert blanket “abso- to accommodate congressional the competing and powerful inter- inquiries. ests of two coequal branches of 2-1 to overturn a federal judge’s or- lute immunity” over White House “Even setting aside the shaky government.” der that McGahn must comply with aides in order to prevent them from the subpoena, which was issued as complying with congressional part of Democrats’ impeachment secure in the knowledge that Con- subpoenas. inquiry into Trump. gress can do little to enforce a But District Court Judge Ketanji The two judges on the panel subpoena short of directing a Brown Jackson, an Obama appoin- who sided with Trump were both Sergeant at Arms to physically ar- tee, ruled that the House not only appointed by Republican presi- rest an Executive Branch officer,” had standing to sue, but that the dents. A third, appointed by former Rogers added. “By encouraging president did not have the authority President Clinton, dissented. Presidential stonewalling, the court to make such an expansive assertion The ruling argued that the Con- effectively dismantles the accom- of immunity of his aides. stitution forbids federal courts modation process.” “Stated simply, the primary from resolving disputes between The majority argued that Con- takeaway from the past 250 years branches, endorsing a view that gress can use political tools to com- of recorded American history is that had been pushed by the Trump ad- pel the executive branch to comply Presidents are not kings,” Jackson KIOF 97.9 FM ministration that would insulate the with its inquiries. wrote in her opinion. “This means White House from congressional “Congress (or one of its cham- that they do not have subjects, oversight. bers) may hold officers in contempt, bound by loyalty or blood, whose “Welcome to “If we order McGahn to testify, withhold appropriations, refuse to destiny they are entitled to control.” what happens next? 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Considerable handwringing en- sued (and continues) following the election of President Trump in 2016, with respect to his “norm-breaking” behavior. Specifically, the often crass and overly direct manner in which he expresses himself has been characterized as demeaning the office of the presidency, and that of our political culture more generally, and opinion leaders (mostly, though not exclusively, of the left) have demanded that such Normalizing socialism in the percent of GDP, compared to a are “uncorked,” as it were, they risk at the commanding heights of our behavior not be “normalized.” Of American political context, with share in the mid-30s today; even becoming irreversible. culture refuse to do. It is a time course, what is deemed “dignified,” the Sanders campaign as its vehicle, the European social democracies The reasons for a newfound for all people of good will — con- “mannerly” or even “normal” is risks shifting the Overton window that Sanders lauds only spend in acceptance of socialism by the servatives, libertarians, centrists, typically in the eye of the beholder such that a further massive expan- the range of 45-55 percent of GDP. Democratic primary electorate — a “Reagan Democrats,” classical and changes with the times (readers sion of governmental intervention An intellectually dishonest media, narrow swath of the broader polity, liberals, small business people, of a certain age might recall how in the American economy becomes as mouthpieces for the Democratic granted — is an exegesis best left and freedom-loving rationalists scandalous it was that President not only possible, but acceptable. Party, may try to spin the Sanders to another day, but arguably much of all stripes — to make not only Kennedy chose not to wear a top hat Sanders’s platform calls for “Medi- candidacy as the lesser of two evils, blame can be laid at the feet of a an economic efficiency argument for the entirety of his inauguration care for All,” embraces the Green but the degree to which his policies public educational system, along- against socialism, but a moral one in 1960). New Deal, offers tuition- and debt- would transform our economy, poli- side advocacy journalism and a as well. The time for believing there However odious Trump’s con- free public college education, and ty and society dwarfs the New Deal, shallow popular culture, which is no need to make such arguments duct might be to some, the prospect proposes wholesale student loan Great Society and most certainly jointly champion collectivist ideals has passed, and the battle is now of it being “normalized” in compar- debt cancellation, among other anything associated with President and actively seek to diminish entre- upon us. ison to the risk of “normalizing” expansive — and expensive — Trump, in both word and deed. preneurship and business acumen, * * * * * Sanders’s political ideals at the bal- policies. Some estimates suggest The aftermath of the passage work as a measure of self-worth, Richard J. Shinder is a financial lot box seems like pretty small beer. the cost of these policies could be of New Deal programs illustrates and wealth creation as a healthy services executive in New York and Much will be done in this election as high as $100 trillion over the next why it is critical to not normalize consequence of self-actualization. founder of Theatine Partners, a cycle to obfuscate that the Sanders 10 years, on top of approximately socialism. No serious attempts Such activities are at best seen as financial consultancy. In a 25-year ascendancy represents a potential $60 billion already expected to be were made to overturn the New inconveniences to be tolerated in Wall Street career, he has worked tectonic change in American soci- spent at the federal level during this Deal consensus following Franklin service of feeding the ravenous in various advisory, principal and ety and to our economy. timeframe. Roosevelt’s presidency, much less maw of an insatiable welfare state. managerial roles for firms includ- Both ends of the political spec- When added to state and local 50 or more years later under various So, let this political season do ing The Blackstone Group, Gold- trum are, and/or will be, guilty of spending, this would raise the total “conservative/free market” Repub- the work in refuting socialism man Sachs and Perella Weinberg blurring the lines of how radical cost of government to roughly 70 lican presidents. Once such policies that the civic institutions sitting Partners, among others. Sanders’s presidential campaign — and its unabashed promotion of collectivist principles — truly is. Today’s Democratic Party, along with much of the center-left establishment, is so infected with “Trump Derangement Syndrome” that members will engage in what- ever delusional ideological gym- nastics are required to rationalize their support for a Sanders candi- dacy. Just this past weekend, econo- mist Paul Krugman tweeted that “a Sanders administration would probably leave center-left policy wonks like me out in the cold, at least initially … (b)ut this is no time for self-indulgence and ego trips… (F)reedom is on the line.” At the same time, Republicans over the years have so frequently cried wolf about “creeping so- cialism” in opposing Democratic policies that now, with the real wolf of socialism at the door, such claims appear less credible — or perhaps just less scary. Past po- litical battles over the size of the federal government as a percentage of GDP, the allocation of the federal tax burden, and the composition of the welfare state, whatever their partisan merits, never were about “socialism,” as right-leaning par- tisans often alleged. The U.S. has been what economists would call a “mixed economy” — defined as one combining market forces with state intervention in the form of regulation, macroeconomic policies and social welfare initiatives aimed at improving market outcomes — since at least the time of the New Deal. While there undoubtedly has been an inexorable leftward trend in American public policy since the Progressive era of the early 20th century, this trend largely has been incremental in nature and has advanced in fits and starts, with the exception of the New Deal. The New Deal was implement- ed during the Great Depression and represented a step-change in governmental involvement in the economy in response to what was believed to be an existential crisis. In 1925, U.S. federal govern- ment spending as a share of GDP was less than 4 percent; in 1955, by which time the distortions of World War II-related spending had abated, it was 17 percent. While there have been periods of consolidation and even slight roll- back in federal spending since the New Deal (even as state and local spending were also rising), there never has been a true reversal of the New Deal’s impact on the U.S. economy, and it is the seminal event in the growth of government’s place in American life. Page 12 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 POLITICAL ANALYSIS 5 ways we can prepare for coronavirus By Dr. Susan Blumenthal Markey have volunteered to self-quarantine for 14 and Matina Kakalis days following their return home from China The CDC has warned Americans that the before the travel ban was implemented. coronavirus illness-, COVID 19, may soon Over 150 million people in China (about spread in communities across America. 10 percent of the population) are living under More than 40 new infectious diseases have government restrictions on how often they emerged since the 1960s, but it seems that we can leave their residences. This public health have amnesia about the international impact lockdown is among the largest in history, of these outbreaks. This underscores why generating panic and despair among the public health preparedness plans are need- country’s citizens. While appearing to slow ed to fight infectious diseases that threaten viral spread in China, these measures may health, economies and global security. result in unintended consequences including As of Feb. 26, over 81,172 people glob- cross-infection, deaths from lack of access to ally have been infected with COVID-19 medications for other diseases, and mental with more than 2,768 deaths. As compared health effects. to SARS with a 10 percent mortality rate, As transportation to the isolated region and seasonal flu with a 0.1 percent rate, an is limited, medical supplies are scarce and estimated 2 percent of infected people with food shortages are occurring affecting Chi- this coronavirus have died. In America, 57 na as well as other countries. For example, cases have been reported thus far. more than 150 prescription medications South Korea has experienced a 20 fold used by Americans are produced in China. surge in infections over the past week; Italy is Disruptions in the supply chain could re- now managing over 300 cases and infections sult in limited access to these drugs with in the Middle East are escalating. This surge health-damaging effects for people in the in COVID-19 worldwide forebodes that this U.S. Past quarantines have resulted in public disease could soon become a pandemic. mistrust, violence, and xenophobia. As the A comprehensive public health prepared- trajectory of this novel coronavirus is better ness plan is needed now for this outbreak and understood, policies related to quarantine, for future ones that will invariably occur with trade and travel to and from endemic regions the following components: will need to be reassessed. 1. Establish permanent pandemic pre- Let’s remember that throughout history, paredness infrastructure to state and local public health laboratories so vaccine and establishing a national vaccine infectious diseases have killed more people The appointment of an experienced that infected people can be identified quickly. production center would be worthwhile in- than wars and therefore are decisive shapers manager as a “pandemic preparedness co- A rapid swab test, similar to what is used vestments. Incentives should be provided to of history. ordinator (czar)” in a permanent position at for identifying flu would be very helpful for support public-private partnerships that help Making significant investments now to the White House would be an important step. speedy diagnosis in clinical settings. to mitigate the financial risks of developing increase the scientific knowledge base, devel- This expert would work across government 3. Invest in Research vaccines. oping new technologies that can be deployed agencies, with other nations, and the private Fast track vaccines and anti-viral develop- 4. Harness social media and the internet in combination with proven public health sector to ensure that our country’s pandemic ment: As a result of scientific advances, the Public health officials must work closely practices, as well as strengthening health response infrastructure remains resilient to COVID-19 genome was rapidly sequenced with the media to ensure accurate reporting of systems, businesses and schools with coordi- infectious disease threats. A trusted figure, facilitating efforts to develop a vaccine and outbreaks and counter disinformation that can nated, permanent public health preparedness such as a high-ranking government physician, anti-viral medications. Pursuing an acceler- occur in social media. Mobile devices pres- plans, will boost our ability to better contain must provide frequent updates to the public ated timeline, several vaccine candidates at ent important platforms for instantaneously spread of this coronavirus outbreak as well and media. A strong and resilient health the NIH and in the private sector are under sharing information, tracking disease spread as fight other emerging disease threats more system made all the difference in containing development, but clinical trials with subse- in real-time, facilitating professional training swiftly and effectively in the years ahead. the SARS and Ebola outbreaks in America. quent production and distribution of this im- and research collaboration across communi- Rear Admiral Susan Blumenthal Markey, Instead of the “boom and bust” funding munization could still take one to two years. ties and countries. M.D. is a senior fellow in Health Policy at provided each time, there’s an outbreak, A Cambridge, Mass., biotech company 5. Legal, ethical and cultural consid- New America, former U.S. assistant surgeon countries must proactively commit the funds shipped to the NIH the first potential corona- erations general, senior medical advisor at amfAR, to build and support permanent emergency virus vaccine created in record speed for safe- Global travel restrictions and quarantine The Foundation for AIDS Research, and a preparedness infrastructure. ty and effectiveness testing in humans. With are being used to slow the transmission Clinical Professor at Tufts and Georgetown 2. Prevention and early detection three serious global coronavirus outbreaks of the virus while more information on its University Schools of Medicine. Matina Ka- Problems with the CDC’s coronavirus test occurring over the past two decades, explor- transmissibility, severity, and lethality is kalis is a research associate in Health Policy kit have impeded the expansion of screening ing the feasibility of a universal coronavirus collected. In America, thousands of people at New America. A rarely used fine could limit the spread of the coronavirus to the United States By Nolan Rappaport As doctors struggle to prevent a pandemic’s spread across the U.S., federal officials have another partial remedy available — a rarely used fine intended to help safeguard our borders. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is respond- ing to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a new type of coronavirus that was detected ini- tially in Wuhan City, China. Wuhan has been locked down for more than a month. The disease has been named, the “coronavirus disease 2019” (COVID-19), but its pathology is still being determined. Widespread transmission of COVID-19 in the United States would translate into large numbers of people needing medical care at the same time. Health care provid- ers and hospitals could be over- whelmed, and no medications have been approved yet for treating it. Moreover, it is going to be very difficult to contain. Unlike the situation in 2003 with severe acute curity measure is. It is not possible As recently as last month, a group fine remains unpaid, except that Apparently, these fine provisions respiratory syndrome (SARS), to determine how many aliens have was intercepted by the Coast Guard. clearance may be granted prior to have been neglected since then. people who are contagious with succeeded in making undetected, il- It may be time to dust off a the determination of such question According to the Executive Of- COVID-19 may not be noticeably legal entries between the more than little-used provision of the law to upon the deposit of an amount suf- fice for Immigration Review’s fiscal sick. In fact, most cases have been 300 official land, air and sea ports deter these attempts. ficient to cover such fine.” 2018 Statistics Yearbook, which mild. of entry. It is a certainty, however, In addition to criminal sanctions Subparagraph (c) provides that a is the most recent, the board did On Jan. 30, 2020, the World that keeping as many people with for bringing aliens to the United carrier can avoid having to pay the not receive any fine case appeals Health Organization (WHO) de- COVID-19 out of the country as States who do not have visas or any fines by showing that he “did not between fiscal 2014 and 2018. clared the outbreak a “public health possible will save lives. other entry documents, substantial know, and could not have ascer- The threat of a deadly COVID-19 emergency of international con- On Jan. 31, 2020, President civil penalties can be imposed. 8 tained by the exercise of reasonable pandemic more than justifies a re- cern.” WHO advises all countries to Trump issued an executive order U.S.C. §1323(a)(1) reads as fol- diligence, that the individual trans- newed interest in enforcing those prepare for containment, including suspending the entry of people from lows: ported was an alien and that a valid fine provisions, and speed in do- active surveillance, early detection, other countries who pose a risk of “It shall be unlawful for any passport or visa was required.” ing it is essential. COVID-19 has isolation and case management. transmitting COVID-19. person, including any transporta- These fine provisions were used reached almost 60 countries al- Keeping COVID-19 His order declares that “the tion company, or the owner … of to stop a mass exodus from Cuba ready, and it has infected more than out of the United States entry into the United States, as im- any vessel or aircraft, to bring to in late April 1980, when Cuba’s 83,000 people. President Trump’s son Don- migrants or nonimmigrants, of all the United States from any place Premier, Fidel Castro, opened the Lives depend on using every ald Trump Jr. has been criticized aliens who were physically present outside thereof (other than from door to all Cubans who wanted to means available for dealing with for claiming in a tweet that “the within the People’s Republic of foreign contiguous territory) any leave Cuba and former President this pandemic. coronavirus outbreak shows how China ... during the 14-day period alien who does not have a valid Carter announced that the Cuban Nolan Rappaport was detailed important it is for us to keep our preceding their entry or attempted passport and an unexpired visa.” refugees would be welcomed with to the House Judiciary Committee borders secure.” For instance, one entry into the United States is here- Subparagraph (b) requires car- “open hearts and open minds.’’ as an executive branch immigra- reaction was “walls don’t keep out by suspended.” riers who violate that provision to Notwithstanding that assurance tion law expert for three years. He viruses.” This is subject to a number pay a $3,000 fine for each alien he from the president, the American subsequently served as an immigra- Of course, that is true. Walls of exceptions, such as for lawful brings to the United States in vio- government imposed more than tion counsel for the Subcommittee won’t keep COVID-19 out of permanent residents of the Unit- lation of this provision, in addition $100 million in fines on boat on Immigration, Border Security the United States, but strong bor- ed States and aliens who are the to an amount equal to what the captains who brought 125,000 and Claims for four years. Prior der security does make it harder spouses of U.S. citizens or lawful alien paid for his transportation. undocumented Cubans to Florida’s to working on the Judiciary Com- for contagious people who have permanent residents. Moreover: shores that year, and the Board of mittee, he wrote decisions for the COVID-19 to make an illegal entry Border security measures “No vessel or aircraft shall be Immigration Appeals held that the Board of Immigration Appeals for into the United States. that aren’t being used enough granted clearance pending the carriers were not entitled to rely on 20 years. Follow him on Twitter @ How effective is it? No one Chinese nationals are attempting determination of the liability to the Carter’s invitation as a defense to NolanR1 or at https://nolanrappa- knows how effective any border se- to enter the United States illegally. payment of such fine or while such those fines. port.blogspot.com. March 4-10, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13

A governmentE big enough toditorials give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View Let’s make America the greatest country on earth... again! While the Democrats were fighting for the presidential vote during Super Tuesday, the local politicians were getting ready for their own fight for several races after the first filing day took place last Monday. Among those showing up early to avoid the lines there was City Councilman and former Las Vegas Metropolitan Police captain, Stavros Anthony, who filed for County Commission District C vacated by his former city colleague term-limited Larry Brown. As always, Councilman Anthony is among the very first if not the first to show up to file for the office he wants to run for, not because he wants to “get it over with,” not because “he has other things to do,” but because he likes to put his name in and stay around speaking to friends, other candidates and his constituents for a good part of Federal spending by both the morning. We are very proud of knowing Captain/City Councilman Stavros Anthony all these years and consider him a friend parties must be reined in even if some of those close to him try to put space between By Thomas Mitchell tive approaches might not be as good us, keeping him far away from us. There is always one issue on as arid, isolated Yucca Mountain in a which both parties in Washington county hungry for well paying jobs. We believe he is a dedicated city councilman who makes never fail to agree — more and more According to the Las Vegas the city council look way better than most people see the spending. newspaper, during a Senate Finance Las Vegas City Council to be. President Trump’s proposed 2021 Committee hearing Nevada’s Dem- The people of Clark County are getting a good county fiscal year budget of $4.8 trillion ocratic senior Sen. Catherine Cortez commissioner who will make them proud of having a includes a deficit of $1 trillion dol- Masto “grilled” Treasury Secretary lars, almost double the deficit for the Steve Mnuchin on proposed budget fighter and a dedicated public servant in their District C; Obama administration’s final year in cuts of nearly $200 million for the they are saying goodbye to a good county commissioner, office, but the squawking isn’t about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Larry Brown, and saying hello to and welcoming another the deficit and the mounting national Program, that’s food stamps, and good county commissioner-to-be in Stavros Anthony. debt. It is that there is not enough reductions of $90 million in Social No other candidate for District C in the Clark County spending. ThoMaS MiTchell Security programs. Mnuchin replied Commission could be compared to Stavros Anthony and While the Nevada delegation was largely pleased that those were not cuts at all but rather decreases in with the fact the proposed budget doesn’t include the projected increases in spending. we believe that the residents of District C are very lucky spending to license Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste Sen. Jacky Rosen and Reps. Dina Titus and Susie to have someone like him vying for that seat and we hope dump for a change, but rather includes $27.5 million Lee, all Democrats, complained of less funding for they will appreciate it by making him their next county for “exploring innovative approaches for storing long- education and environmental programs. commissioner. term waste,” our Democratic delegates complained During a House Ways and Means Committee hear- This is a very important election year because we have about spending “cuts.” ing, again according to the Las Vegas newspaper, Dem- Of course, there is the possibility that those innova- many candidates in the presidential race that are trying to (See Mitchell, Page 15) confuse the voters making them believe that communism is the best way to go in electing the candidates so it is Super Tuesday leaves us with very important to elect people who have the people of this community at heart before anything else. more questions than answers We need to keep Nevada as our main priority and make By Perly Viasmensky for all the things he is promising the American people. sure that the people we elect are the people who have Ne- Watching the results of Super Tuesday, it was Not that I think Sanders is that much worse than Biden, vada in their heart. confusing; so many people with socialist ideas. I was but I don’t believe that the United States is ready for totally surprised that former Vice President Joe Biden communism, nor will it ever be. April Becker may not be a native Nevadan but she is a went ahead of Bernie Sanders. There was no surprise Apparently, Sanders won Super Tuesday in Califor- true Nevada success story. She put herself through college that Sanders won Vermont, after all, it is his home state. nia, which is not surprising at all. With all the illegal and law school at UNLV as a working mom with young Totally surprising was that Elizabeth Warren came aliens living in California with the idea that they de- children. in third in her own state of Massachusetts. If I was serve all freebies from the government and taking the She went on to start her own law firm, where she spe- running for any position — even if it was for janitor opportunity to vote in our elections, nothing surprises or dog catcher — and I had such a low response from me anymore. After all, illegal aliens also vote in the cializes in fighting for those who need an ally to navigate the people of my own state, I wouldn’t only withdraw elections in the state of Nevada. the justice system. from the race, I would’ve even moved out of Massa- I already lost count of the numerous times I wrote She was inducted into the “100 Hours Club” by Legal chusetts for the rest of my life. It could show me that about when my spiritual counselor and confessor Je- Aid of Southern Nevada, a non-profit dedicated to pro- my own people don’t even think I was worth being a suit Priest, Bernardo Redondo, told me “By the year viding access to quality legal counsel to individuals who U.S. senator of my own state, much less being worthy 2009 the whole world will be communist, including to be president of the United States. the Catholic Church.” At the time, I remember telling cannot afford an attorney. For Biden all of a sudden to be ahead of Sanders him, “For God’s sake Father, who knows what is going “Mrs. Becker is committed to the people of Nevada,” could be that the American people are beginning to to happen so many years from now.” said Senate Minority Leader James Settelmeyer. “Her wake up and think that socialism-communism is not I guess he was right, if we go through the alphabet, long history of being active in the community and her vast the best government for the people of this great nation. he was right — Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba and knowledge of the law make her a vital asset to our State Sanders is having a hard time setting up figures (using all the way to the letter V for Venezuela. I don’t want simple arithmetic), explaining how he is going to pay (See Viasmensky, Page 18) Legislature.” With people like Anthony in the County Commission and April Becker in Senate District 6, Nevada is on its way ON A PERSONAL NOTE to being the Nevada many of us used to know. Why are personal feelings and attitudes We like Nicole Cannizzaro, who was elected to the Senate in 2016 defeating our nemesis, Republican Victoria more important than doing the right thing? Seaman, but we believe in following the party line except By Maramis who was standing there in handcuffs when it concerns the above Republican name despite the How would we feel if we went to had put up resistance because of what fact that we at Las Vegas Tribune have endorsed many court only to discover that the judge happened to his brother just months Democrat candidates before Socialism became the new was having a bad day? She was ago. The officer at the scene took it finding every man guilty, regardless as a sign of his guilt and roughed him style. of his offense, just because she was up before bringing him in, having We have endorsed Steve Sisolak for County Commis- going through a nasty divorce. On been taught to not let suspects get sioner, we have endorsed our long time friend Lawrence top of that, she was fining them the best of him. Weekly for County Commissioner several times, because the highest fine allowed in each There are a thousand ways to let we believe that the party affiliation has nothing to do with circumstance. your feelings get the best of you, In the court down the hall, a judge from having a bad day, to having a how the candidate cares for the community. believed that everyone who showed bad attitude, to making bad decisions Today we do not know if we can in good faith endorse up in his court had to be guilty of — regardless of the reason — to our Governor for anything with his socialist (communist) something, so why quibble over MaraMiS choufani expressing your power just because ideas trying to make Nevada a Sanctuary State. what? He simply cut to the chase and set the fine at a you can, to doing what you normally wouldn’t do just We do not believe in open borders, we do not believe nice standard fifty-five dollars for the “little things” and because someone told you to and you are hoping for in “taking the wall down,” we do not believe that those a hundred ten dollars for the bigger things, keeping in some brownie points by following that advice. mind that he could still fine those who deserved an even Everyone who has been in such a situation knows who enter our country illegally should be entitled to any bigger fine up to five hundred dollars if he so desired. how it feels to be at the mercy of someone else’s freebies. And even those unfortunate creatures who had to feelings or attitude. Not only does it not feel good, the We do not even believe that our call centers should be pay for the “privilege” of getting out of court “that outcome usually does not lead to justice. outside the country; many of us are very lucky we have a easy,” even if they weren’t guilty, didn’t know what When I was young, my father always demanded job, if it pays little or much is immaterial; it is a job — but was going on over in booking. A man was brought in the truth. Nothing wrong with that, except when my in handcuffs because he happened to look like the man father didn’t like the truth I told him and demanded our unemployment lines are still too long. Those call center described in the APB. Normally, that’s something that a different one. In essence then, he was asking me to jobs should come back to the United States of America. would be no big deal, and as soon as the man answered lie and I might have to work at a lie he would finally Let’s make America the greatest country on earth... again! certain questions he’d be set free, but this day, the man (See Maramis, Page 18) Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020

VEditors note:iew The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyoints reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Three Strikes…and You’re NOT Out? By Chuck Muth Can we all agree that someone arrested for DUI is a serious poten- tial threat to the community? How about someone arrested for driving under the influenceTHREE times? Here’s the story of Jacquelyn Patricia Thornton, according to public records from the Las Vegas Municipal Court… —On January 5, 2019 at 2:39 a.m., Ms. Thornton was arrested for DUI —At 7:57 a.m. she was released on her own recognizance (OR) CHUCK MUTH —On February 16, 2019 at 9:41 After her first arrest, according p.m. she was arrested again for DUI to the court transcript, she was —At 10:39 p.m. she was re- caught and released just over five leased on her own recognizance hours after the DUI arrest. (OR) On the second one she was —A week ago, on February 22, caught and released less than an another three months. rested again. Deputies said the guy also “slapped 2020, she was arrested AGAIN for HOUR after her arrest. Now, I’m just really starting to A man involved in a hit-and-run the woman in the face, pushed her DUI at 2:52 a.m. And after the third one she was dig into this bail reform/criminal “that seriously injured a pedestrian” down a flight of stairs and threat- —At 3:30 a.m. she was again caught and released just 38 minutes justice issue… so maybe I’m miss- was caught and released under New ened her with a shovel.” He was released on her own recognizance after her arrest. ing something. But if this woman York’s bail reform law. “After strik- caught and released “on his own (OR) Isn’t it safe to assume she was ends up hurting or killing someone ing Gabriel Perez with a car, and recognizance in accordance with What the hell??? STILL DRUNK at the time she was while driving under the influence, leaving him for dead, this criminal the new bail reform laws.” It sure seems to me that a serial cut loose? here’s one thing I know for sure… has no right to be released hours STOP catch-and-release. drunk driver is a threat to the com- Ms. Thornton’s scheduled court No one is gonna be able to say later with a ticket,” said New York * * * * * munity, and giving this woman a date for the first two DUI’s is set for they didn’t see it coming. State Assemblyman Doug Smith. Chuck Muth is president of get-out-of-jail free card each time July 23, 2020, and for the third DUI Catch & Release Chronicle A New York man stands accused Citizen Outreach, a non-profit doesn’t seem to be in the public’s on May 26, 2020. Which means A serial “porch pirate” was of “ripping out a woman’s nose public policy grassroots advocacy interest. despite being nabbed THREE times caught, booked and released under ring during a domestic dispute.” organization and publisher of Ne- And here’s something else for driving drunk she’s still out on New Jersey’s bail reform law. 16 Dispatchers “could hear a woman vadaNewsandViews.com. He blogs equally concerning… our roads and will be for at least hours later he was caught and ar- screaming in the background.” at MuthsTruths.com. Fighting the forces of leftist evil Larry Klayman warns of socialism, communism and anti-Semitism By Larry Klayman It more than seems that the two go In this milieu of the left, it is no congressional candidate and fe- One thing that you have to give hand-in-hand. Let us also not forget wonder the leftist media, comprised male conservative Jewish activist the left credit for: It is very good at that Stalin had killed and impris- of socialist/communists, self-hating Laura Loomer, Fox News sexual using the media to destroy anyone oned Jews and other “deplorables” Jews and some Muslims in signif- harassment victim Laurie Luhn and in its path. Historically, the left has in forced labor camps, where 2 to icant part, cater to these segments many, many more good people who dominated nearly every nation’s 3 million people died. No wonder of society. Just read the New York have been severely harmed by the press, the most infamous example Bernie’s first nuptial thought was Times, Washington Post, Los Ange- leftist media in their quest to turn being Adolf Hitler’s Reich Minister to take his honeymoon in Moscow, les Times, or watch CNN, MSNBC, the nation into a Soviet/Castro style of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels. which he happily did to worship at NBC, CBS and ABC, and see what anti-Semitic/anti-Christian prison Remember and take it to the bank the altar of Marx. is at play. This push far left is so in the mold of a socialist/commu- that the Nazi regime was called the The predominant socialist/ strong that now even Fox News, nist gulag. National Socialist Party — with communist/anti-Semitic wing of which built a huge viewership in Fellow patriots, I am not going an emphasis on socialism, that is, the Democratic Party today is so the conservative, libertarian and to be shy or modest. There is no total state control. That explains all-powerful that even so-called religious communities, is moving lawyer in the land who has the guts why Hitler feared competition from moderates, like presidential can- left daily, under the direction of its and perseverance of yours truly Josef Stalin, general secretary of didates feminist Amy Klobuchar, chairman, Lachlan Murdoch, who and who will risk all as a matter the Communist Party in the Soviet Larry KLayMan gay Pete Buttigieg and Pocahontas was a nemesis to conservative Rog- of principle. Please go to www. Union, and why they ultimately modern-day realities, but neverthe- Elizabeth Warren, are compelled er Ailes when he was alive. freedomwatchusa.org and join and became bitter foes, despite a brief less Marxist. to toe the line. Like Sanders, they And that, in a socialist/com- support our Leftist Media Strike period of collaboration. The recent candid comments of too found attendance at AIPAC’s munist/anti-Semitic/anti-Christian Force to arrest the onward march of And let there be no mistake Democratic presidential candidate annual conference too capitalist, nutshell, is why we created a Leftist socialism, communism, anti-Sem- about it, to use the proverbial words Bernie Sanders came as no surprise. Jewish and pro-Israel to stomach. Media Strike Force at Freedom itism and anti-Christian total state of former President Richard Nixon. Just last week he heaped praise on It is no secret that all of the Watch, your real Justice Depart- control, which is being thrust upon What We the People face today is Fidel Castro and his brothers and Democratic presidential candidates ment. While President Donald us by dangerous individuals like a new world war with socialism, then, for added leftist measure, covet the votes of not just the elder- Trump has recently, finally, taken Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, which is the modern-day equivalent attacked the American Israel Public ly elements of their leftist voting action to sue the New York Times Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan of communism. Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and its bloc, but in particular the youth. No for its defamatory hatchet jobs, Omar, Rashida Tlaib and others The Democratic Party — not- annual conference in Washington, wonder college campuses today are which helped trigger both the who want to unite the leftist masses withstanding radicals in the leftist D.C., not to mention Israel and its not just going radical socialist/com- Russian and Ukrainian witch hunts for a total government takeover of segments of the Muslim, Latino, prime minister, Benjamin Natanya- munist, but also anti-Semitic and and stoked an impeachment frenzy our lives. Jewish, gay, lesbian and transgen- hu, predictably branding them both anti-Christian. To be a Palestinian, a on the left, Freedom Watch and Larry Klayman is a former Jus- der, pro-choice, feminist, black as racist. Indeed, Karl Marx, the misnomer since Jews and Christians yours truly has for the last three tice Department prosecutor and and atheist communities — is now “inventor” of communism, and his also hail from what once was called years been hard at work bringing the founder of Judicial Watch and largely embracing a push to what henchmen like Leon Trotsky were Palestine, is to be revered, but to be hard-hitting cases for our clients, Freedom Watch. His latest book is ultimately is a new communist also despicable self-hating and Jewish, Israeli and Christian is to be Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Dr. Jerome “Whores: Why and How I Came to manifesto, one that is tailored to anti-Semitic Marxists like Sanders. detested as racist. Corsi, Chief Justice Roy Moore, Fight the Establishment.” Bail reforms by liberal billionaires can create a public threat By Kerri Toloczko victim advocacy groups from these disturbing reports about crimes American billionaires are throw- criminal justice warriors. committed after defendants walk ing their money around in in- Common sense dictates that bail-free have put the issue back creasing numbers in an effort to defendants with the least to lose into the public square where it manipulate public policy to match will be the first to flee. If offenders belongs. their personal views. Hobbies are post their bail or use the property In the wake of an increase in good for the super-wealthy, as is as a security against a bail bond, violent anti-Semitic attacks in New philanthropy. But using a personal they have a financial self-interest York last year, offenders were re- fortune to bend criminal justice and or family pressure to appear. Absent leased without bail only to commit bail reform to one’s ideological that, why bother? further attacks. worldview does not serve victims It is impossible to calculate the A young New York mother or the public at large. total financial and administrative named Rosie Osai was hit and The primary reason for bail is to burden to the taxpayer for appre- killed in December by an un-li- ensure defendants return to court hending bail jumpers across all censed illegal immigrant who fled for trial. But there are secondary former Enron trader John Arnold Many liberal and conservative jurisdictions, but the U.S. Marshals the scene. He was later arrested, considerations as well, such as and wife Laura, that leverages criminal justice reform advocates Service budget is a start. Its total then released without bail, as killing protecting the public and limiting their private wealth into changing and coalitions, along with Presi- funding for 2020 is $1.43 billion a person while illegally driving and law enforcement time and taxpayer pre-trial courtroom procedures. It dent Trump, have made positive and the majority of its activity is in illegally speeding is apparently not dollars spent chasing defendants uses an algorithm combining nine bi-partisan changes. But by using the area of fugitive apprehension “violent” in New York. who have failed appear for their factors supposed to help judges racial bias and “rich privilege” as and custody. Marshals arrested Last July, San Francisco Judge warrants. Despite trendy liberal ac- decide whether bail is necessary, a tool to influence public thought, 90,239 fugitives in 2019. Sharon Reardon released a man tivism and protests to the contrary, and how much. The PSA is scored much criminal justice reform is Taxpayer cost and law enforce- with a history of felony theft, gun what bail is not, nor intended to be, without personal interview of the a strategy by the left to insert an ment time is not the only casualty and parole violations based on the is punishment. alleged offender and excludes input emotion-based, progressive agenda of social justice bail reform. Last PSA. Five days later he took part Progressives are reinventing from arresting officers, attorneys into an objective set of practices. year New York passed a law that in robbing, shooting and killing an America’s system of bail on two or judges. In addition to the Arnold PSA eliminates bail for a large spate of innocent elderly man. fronts. One is through an algorithm Instead of “assisting” with bail tool, other liberal billionaire foun- “nonviolent” offenses, arguing bail In 2018, a criminal in New Or- called the “Public Safety Assess- decisions, the PSA is like a self- dations like George Soros’ Open discriminates against minority and leans with a history of violent drug ment” (PSA) and the other — like serve kiosk for a no-bail sandwich Society, the Rockefeller Brothers poorer defendants. But instead of and firearm felony convictions was New York State — allowing ac- order. In practice, it has become a Fund and the Ford Foundation have helping these defendants, it seems released on $250 bail based on a cused criminals to skip bail entirely. replacement for judges who have donated to their own pet risk assess- to be emboldening them. Soros-funded risk assessment and The PSA was designed by Ar- the experience and discernment ment tool. These donations are easy Even though most bail reform did not return for trial. NOLA law nold Ventures, an organization necessary to evaluate the flight risk to ascertain; what vigorous Internet activism has transpired under the enforcement then discovered that created by Texas billionaire and of an accused. searches fail to find are donations to radar of regular people, recent (See Toloczko, Page 18) March 4-10, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 Are We Free To Give Away Our Freedom? By José Azel Are we free to give away our freedom? This is a profound philo- sophical question with very practi- cal political implications. Yet, even for those of us that hold liberty to be the highest political value, it is not an easy question to answer, and I beg the reader’s patience. All collectivist ideologies, racism, socialism, nationalism, fascism, communism, and their derivations, hold that people are free to give up their freedoms. For collectivists, the individual is not the holder of rights. For collec- tivists, what matters are the rights and interest of the race, the class, José Azel or the nation. And these collective were arbitrary and tyrannical, as interests are expressed through the in Louis XIV declaration: “I am power of the state to which the the State.” individual willingly surrenders his To Hobbes, absolutism was nec- freedom. essary because if each person was This question of the legitimacy allowed to manage his or her own Hugo Grotius, held that liberty is ern societies, we do not have the be for liberty. It must be a social of the state over the individual life freely, chaos would ensue and our inalienable property. “Inalien- right to sell ourselves into slavery, contract of democratic self-rule was the subject of various “social society would descend into a brut- able rights are things which belong or even, as was done in antiquity, to where our individual freedoms are contract” theories that developed ish “state of nature.” An absolute so essentially to one [person] that risk our freedom by offering it as a preserved under the rule of law. during the Age of Enlightenment ruler was necessary to impose order they could not belong to another, collateral to secure a loan. This was the case in the United in the 17th and 18th centuries. Es- on the unruly masses and to have an as a person’s life, body, freedom, It seems then, that because States Declaration of Independence sentially, social contract arguments overall plan for society. Absolutism honor.” If freedom is inalienable, freedom is an inalienable right, that invoked John Locke’s concept conceive that we have consented to holds that the ruler is above the law. it cannot be bought, sold, or trans- we cannot surrender it to collec- of the social contract. It is only surrender some of our freedoms to Modern collectivist ideologies ferred from one individual to anoth- tivism for the prospect of avoiding in this context that we are free to the state in exchange for the protec- posit, along Hobbesian lines, that er or to the state. Grotius asserted the risks and costs that go with restrict our freedoms. tion of our remaining rights. the all powerful state must be that individuals are sui juris (under accepting personal responsibility. * * * * * Some social contract philos- able to plan and control economic their own jurisdiction.) Philosophically, we are not free to José Azel left Cuba in 1961 as a ophers, such as John Locke and activities and that citizens must re- When we make the distinction give up our freedom to an absolut- 13 year-old political exile in what Jean-Jaques Rosseau, argued that nounce their individual freedoms in between an ordinary right and an ist government in the Hobbesian has been dubbed Operation Pedro when governments fail to secure the exchange for some common good inalienable right, we recognize that prescription. Pan — the largest unaccompanied natural rights of the citizenry, for such as security or social justice. we do not have the right to give up Most of us trust that we posses child refugee movement in the his- example free speech, the citizens Whereas free societies allow for our liberty by placing ourselves in a free will; that is, the ability to tory of the Western Hemisphere. can change leadership or withdraw self governance, collectivist ideol- bondage to the state. All western choose between different possible He is currently dedicated to the in- their obligation to obey. But others, ogies distrust and reject individual societies have opted in favor of courses of action. Thus, when depth analyses of Cuba’s economic, like Thomas Hobbes, argued for the freedoms. considering individual freedom an we choose to enter into a social social and political state, with a absolute authority of the monarch But more to the point of my orig- inalienable right. This is perhaps contract, as the best way to ensure keen interest in post-Castro-Cuba or parliament even if the edicts inal question, other thinkers, like easier to see by the fact that, in mod- our welfare, the presumption must strategies. ON THE HOLMES FRONT Harvey Weinstein’s favorite politician is… By Frank Holmes Weinstein also had a buddy-bud- Movie producer and convicted dy relationship with the Obamas. rapist Harvey Weinstein donated Weinstein bundled $679,000 for millions over the years to put lib- Barack Obama in 2012 alone. eral Democratic politicians in the He visited the Obamas in spotlight. Now, his top recipient is the White House 13 times. The making a splash in politics and on Obamas’ daughter, Malia, did an the screen. internship at the Weinstein Compa- One political figure alone raked ny, and Michelle Obama has called in $1.4 million — more than half Weinstein a “wonderful human of the $2.3 million Weinstein doled being” and “a good friend.” out to politicians over the years. “Michelle Obama loved him,” That enormous sum — and the President Donald Trump said in expectations and favor-trading that India on Tuesday. “Hillary Clinton went with it — all went to former loved him.” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. But it wasn’t just presidents. Records from the Federal Elec- Other liberal lawmakers with close tion Commission show the former financial ties to the convicted rap- first lady, senator, and two-time ist include presidential hopefuls failed presidential candidate re- Elizabeth Warren ($2,500), Kirsten ceived more money from the con- Gillibrand ($11,000), and Cory victed sexual abuser than anyone Booker ($17,800), as well as Senate else in politics. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer That doesn’t count up to ($14,200). $250,000 he gave to the Clinton The Miramax mogul donated Foundation, or the $10,000 Wein- $305,149 to the Democratic Party stein donated to Bill Clinton’s legal itself. defense when he was impeached Several of the people who re- over his relationship with Monica royalty, like Harvey Weinstein, His victims say that Weinstein he was with” one of his accusers. ceived Weinstein’s donations were Lewinsky — which Lewinsky now sealed the deal. used his relationship with the Clin- She wondered how any rape also accused of sexual abuse and describes as sexual harassment. Weinstein and the Clintons tons to intimidate his victims. victim believed she could get a molestation: Bill Clinton, Al Fran- Their relationship goes back met regularly in the White House, The lawyer who prosecuted fair trail when Weinstein “was on ken, Ted Kennedy, John Edwards, decades. at Camp David, and at countless Weinstein, Assistant District At- the phone with Bill Clinton every and Robert Torricelli. When Bill Clinton first rode into fundraisers. torney Joan Illuzzi, said the portly other day.” “What can be said about Har- the White House almost 30 years He and Bill Clinton have both producer “often referred to his close Shortly after Hillary flamed out vey Weinstein that hasn’t already ago, he surrounded himself with been accused of rape. At least 87 relationships with Presidents and of the 2016 presidential campaign, been said about Bill Clinton?” Hollywood glitz and glamour. A women accuse Weinstein of sexual former Presidents” and even “took she called Weinstein for comfort. asked Rush Limbaugh. “The only close relationship with Tinsel Town abuse over the decades. phone calls from Bill Clinton while They were seen having dinner difference is that Harvey’s been together in a posh New York restau- convicted of sexual assault. That’s rant, where they discussed having the only difference.” Mitchell Weinstein produce a documentary (Continued from Page 13) There’s at least one more differ- about Hillary Clinton’s life. ocratic 4th Congressional District ence. While Harvey Weinstein got Now that Weinstein faces up Rep. Steven Horsford accused the fired from his own company before Trump administration of using the to 29 years in prison, the Clintons his conviction, Hillary Clinton is social program cuts to offset $1.9 want to downplay their relation- still on the air. trillion in tax cuts pushed through ship. The defeated 2016 presidential by Republicans earlier. “How could we have known?” candidate is making her own splash “Sweeping money from the Hillary Clinton asked about years in Hollywood, debuting a new children of Nevada to balance your of rape accusations, which were documentary called “Hillary” and budget on the backs of working the worst-kept secret in Hollywood. launching a podcast with iHeart- Americans after giving a tax cut But Clinton said that she Radio. to the very wealthy and big cor- shouldn’t be singled out, because Even when she wanted to talk porations is not going to happen,” the entire Democratic Party cashed about her well-paid biopic, she Horsford was quoted as saying. Weinstein’s hefty checks. couldn’t dodge questions about According to a recent Wall “He raised money for me, for Weinstein — who has yet to serve Street Journal editorial, revenues the Obamas, for Democrats in gen- have continued to rise “despite” the the 10-year forecast in the Trump cent of the overall economy to 66 eral,” Clinton told The Hollywood a day in prison. He’s been in the tax cut. Or perhaps a more robust budget projects $50.7 trillion in percent in 2030. The Congressional Reporter in January. hospital ever since he said he had economy is generating more tax federal revenue, which is 7 percent Budget Office sees it rising to 98 She doubled-down on indicting “chest pains,” the minute he was revenue “because” of the tax cuts. more than the Congressional Bud- percent, a level not reached since the entire Democratic Party this convicted. “Revenues are expected to be get Office forecast, which assumes 1946, the end of World War II. Tuesday. Hillary threw her old friend 16.7 percent of GDP, not far off the the 2017 tax cuts will expire as It is time to rein in the spending “He contributed to every Dem- under the bus. “It was time for an 17.2 percent before the tax cut,” the scheduled in 2025. Trump’s budget and sending the bill to the next ocrat’s campaign,” she said. “He accounting,” Clinton said. Journal editorial points out. “The assumes the tax cuts will be ex- generation, which might have to contributed to Barack Obama’s How long until there’s an ac- problem is that outlays are rising tended. Not likely if the Democrats default. campaign, and John Kerry’s cam- counting for all the perpetrators faster — to 21.6 percent of GDP continue to hold the House. * * * * * paign and Al Gore’s campaign and who haven’t done the time for their this fiscal year, the most since 2012 Meanwhile, a New York Times Thomas Mitchell is a former everybody’s campaign.” crimes, personal and political? and well above the Bush and late writer also raises questions about newspaper editor who now writes Well, not everybody’s campaign: * * * * * Clinton years.” It’s the spending. the Trump budget’s overly optimis- conservative/libertarian columns He made exactly one donation to a Frank Holmes is a veteran The Trump budget proposal also tic forecasts for economic growth, for weekly papers in Nevada. Republican — and then demanded journalist and an outspoken con- makes some rosy and unlikely as- pointing out that the Trump budget You may email Mitchell at thom- the money back. servative that talks about the news sumptions. In another article, Wall foresees the total national debt [email protected]. He blogs at The rest of his millions went to that was in his weekly article, “On Street Journal columnists note that declining from the current 79 per- http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. Democrats. The Holmes Front.” Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 Why Republicans do better than Democrats for black Americans By Ronna McDaniel many rewards. black Americans, remain trapped in failing Over the past month, our country has taken Since the election of Trump, more than schools. By giving every student the freedom extra time to honor the many contributions one million new jobs have been created for to attend the school of their choice, Repub- of heroic black Americans who, through their black Americans. The black unemployment licans will make good on our belief that the patriotism and perseverance over the years rate has reached near record lows, while the quality of education for our kids should not have triumphed over injustice and enriched poverty rate is the lowest on record. Working be predetermined by their zip codes. every aspect of our lives. But while the com- hand in glove with Senator Tim Scott, this Trump has also made historically black memoration of Black History Month might president created opportunity zones under colleges and universities a priority, securing be winding down, Republicans will continue the great Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Nearly 9,000 more funding than any other president. De- our efforts to engage with black voters and communities across all 50 states that were spite all the progress he has made in three communities of color across the country. previously left behind are seeing new waves short years, as Trump likes to say, he is just We are taking the old aphorism of “you of investment pour in along with new jobs getting started. He has an incredible success will not win votes you do not ask for” to heart. and a renewed sense of hope. story to share with black Americans all across Under the strong leadership of President Moreover, while the pundits wrote it off our country, and our new field offices will Trump, our party is fighting for every single as a pipe dream, Trump fought for and de- help us tell that story on the ground every vote just like he fights for all Americans with livered the most meaningful criminal justice day. In 2016, Trump asked black Americans his policies. Just this week, the Republican reform in a generation. Since the First Step to take a chance on him after decades of National Committee has opened more than are uplifting the black community and mak- Act became the law of the land over a year Democrats taking their votes for granted. a dozen new Trump Victory Committee ing a positive difference in the lives of all ago, more than 3,000 Americans have been In 2020, the question will not be “what do field offices within the heart of historically Americans. released from prison, and 90 percent of those you have to lose?” but instead “how much Democratic and predominantly black neigh- The new field offices will allow Republi- who have had their sentences decreased are more can we achieve together?” That is the borhoods. cans to make critical case to voters directly black Americans. They are now reunited message we are going to be spreading far Spread across seven key battleground that while Democrats have promised much with their families and also have a second and wide between now and November. So states all over the country, in such cities but delivered little for the black community, chance at life. on Election Day, millions of black Americans from Cleveland to Charlotte and Milwaukee Trump holds a real track record of results This president is also a champion for will come home to the Republican Party and to Miami, the new field offices will help the for black Americans. Take the economy. By school choice so that every child can achieve cast their votes to elect Trump to four more Republican Party outreach in these commu- getting the government out of the way and their full potential. Education is still the mas- years in the White House. nities and build on the growing support that lowering taxes across the board, this pres- ter key to unlocking all the opportunities our * * * * * this president now has among many black ident has fueled a booming economy, and country has to offer. But unfortunately too Ronna McDaniel is chairwoman of the Americans by highlighting how his policies black Americans especially are reaping the many Americans, and especially too many Republican National Committee. Liberal flip-flop: To keep or dump ObamaCare? By David Balat sidize their premiums. Many media outlets and political The law must be scrapped. The leaders continue to promote the Court has the opportunity to do that belief that more than 20 million and force Congress to act where it people will lose health insurance if has previously failed. the Affordable Care Act is struck Reform should focus on empow- down. That’s most likely false. At ering the individuals and families, the very least, the loss would not be doctors and patients — not the immediate, as the case would likely insurers or the government. No be sent back to the district court to company or bureaucrat should be establish a reasonable timeframe able to overrule a doctor’s recom- for the law to come to an end. mendation. In the meantime, the exchanges This is not a binary choice of would still be in place, American’s socialized healthcare or the way private and employer-provided it used to be. We have a chance to insurance wouldn’t change, and make something of health care de- Congress will have ample time livery that allows it to be about the and renewed motivation to look at people receiving the care, as well various plans designed to protect as those delivering it. vulnerable communities and pro- Regardless of the outcome from mote affordability. the Supreme Court, Congress must The lawsuit puts Democrats Unfortunately, their plans to fix has blown holes in state budgets. medical professionals and facilities act to unleash one of the most in a tough spot. On the one hand, the ACA only propose more of the New York, for example, faces a participating in the Medicaid pro- regulated industries in our nation. they have to criticize any effort to same thing that caused the failure $6.1 billion budget deficit next gram. And that will hurt patients. Americans don’t care about the dismantle the ACA. Sen. Chuck in the first place: a narrow focus year with two-thirds of it linked In seeking to simply expand intricacies of health insurance pol- Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Speaker on increasing insurance coverage to Medicaid. The state’s response coverage, the ACA made health icy; they just want health care for Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) even go so instead of improving care (even for to this budgetary crisis was clear; care extraordinarily expensive. themselves and their families. We far as to place blame on President those with pre-existing conditions). payments would be slashed for The law became a boon to special have the chance to do better and we Donald Trump for the lawsuit, The system is so broken, millions several provider types. A report on interest insurance corporations just may — if we focus on patients though he is technically the de- of people are even refusing no-cost this matter claimed, “savings may and created powerful middlemen rather than politics. fendant. On the other hand, every health insurance. include across the board reductions that contribute to the high prices. * * * * * Democratic presidential candidate Just like in the exchange, the in rates paid to providers and health Many Americans remain uninsured David Balat is the Director of acknowledges the law is deeply states that have expanded Medic- plans.” because out-of-pocket costs are too the Right on Healthcare initiative flawed and have all proposed plans aid are facing a similar problem. Continued reductions in pay- high and the value too low even with Texas Public Policy Foun- that address its failures. So, which Putting millions more people on ments, coupled with the adminis- when they are qualified or eligible dation. Follow him on Twitter @ is it, keep it or dump it? government-provided insurance trative burden, will result in fewer to participate in programs that sub- DavidBalatHC. We should now consider candidates’ governing qualities By Albert Hunt have elected those politicians. For Sanders, Amid the Democratic presidential debates this might fly in deep blue or ultra-liberal over ideology, ideas and experience, each venues; it won’t where it would be most hopeful cites qualities that separates them necessary: conservative strongholds. and would enable them to more effectively A fallback for some of his supporters is govern. that he can get change, even if it’s not the What qualities to look for in electing a big stuff. That’s a heck of a message: Vote president is an elusive subject. Historian for bold change even though we know it Dories Kearns Goodwin lists six “essential won’t occur. traits” a president needs: empathy, resilience, Elizabeth Warren: Warren has a similar communications skills, openness to different radical agenda and going-over-the-heads views, impulse control and an ability to relax. case, with a variation: Unlike Bernie, she Overarching all these, I believe, is self-se- does the hard work to actually enact bold curity, being comfortable with who you are. change. Her favorite example is the creation Most of the Democratic contenders pos- of the Consumer Financial Protection bureau. sess some of these traits, which seems more This was her baby, and she deserves relevant than the distinguishing governing enormous credit. But its enactment only was characteristics they cite; they include: possible due to the active support of President Joe Biden: The former Vice President Trump’s makeover of the Republican agement is not a word we usually think of Obama and a heavily Democratic Congress. says more than anyone he’ll be able to alle- party won’t end next January, whether he’s when we talk about presidential leadership,” As president, the Massachusetts Democrat’s viate the poisonous partisanship in Congress, reelected or not. notes Ellen Fitzpatrick, a Presidential scholar diligence and perseverance would count for that after Trump the Republican party will be Pete Buttigieg: The 38-year-old former at the University of New Hampshire. little without comparable advantages. more reasonable and open to compromise. mayor of South Bend, Ind., says his election Still, she adds that having served as a As for Amy Klobuchar, we can revisit her Biden had a long record as an excellent would change American politics by ushering governor has often been seen as fitting prepa- if she’s still around in a few weeks. legislator working with many Republicans in a “new generation” of political leaders who ration for the presidency: “That’s less about In evaluating these men and women as diverse as John McCain and Jesse Helms, “can help heal a divided nation.” His youthful management skills that a mayor or business the character traits cited by Goodwin are whom he persuaded to support funding for intelligence has made him the surprise star executive might have than it is about leading important, and especially how comfortable the United Nations and to confirm Richard of this contest. a state which presumably is quite varied and they are in their own skin, to reach out. Who Holbrooke as UN Ambassador. But it will be of limited value if he is the requires outstanding and broad leadership might follow the examples of President-elect But this isn’t your father’s Republican President. abilities.” Ronald Reagan, who tapped his primary party. In the Obama-Biden administration, This sense of a “new generation of This is a Bloomberg’s calling card, lead- opponent’s campaign manager, Jim Baker, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell leaders” hasn’t much permeated Congress ership not management. as his chief of staff — or Barack Obama, (R-Ky.) saw his job as obstructing. The — especially the Senate — among either It matters that a president pick good who appointed his rival, Hillary Clinton, to 2012 deal the Vice President and McConnell Republicans or Democrats. managers for key posts, for example: John be Secretary of State? reached on extending part of the Bush tax cuts This message echoes that of John F. Koskinen who managed the Y2K potential No matter how well they pass these tests, wasn’t a very good one. Kennedy in 1960 and Barack Obama. We crisis at the beginning of the century, or Jeff any new Democratic president will be able This won’t change, and it’s even more celebrate those Presidents and their vitality; Zients who straightened out the screwed up to govern effectively only if he or she brings poisonous in the House, where Republican it didn’t, however, enhance their ability to roll-out of Obamacare. a Democratic congress with them. leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) always govern. Bernie Sanders: The Vermont Socialist * * * * * is peering over his right shoulder. The most Michael Bloomberg: The billionaire believes his radical agenda would be enacted Al Hunt is the former executive editor of important figure in the caucus will be Free- businessman and former New York City by the energy and demands of an historic Bloomberg News. He previously served as dom Caucus leader Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) who Mayor extols his talents and experience as a grass roots movement. One supporter has reporter, bureau chief and Washington editor won’t let McCarthy stray. (Unless Jordan gets manager; in a debate, pointing to the others, predicted the resistance movement will be in for the Wall Street Journal. For almost a ensnared in the Ohio State scandal in which he bragged that he was the only one who had the streets on Bernie’s Inaugural Day. quarter century he wrote a column on politics wrestlers were sexually assaulted by the started a business. Other presidents have vowed to go over for The Wall Street Journal, then the Interna- team physician when Jordan was an assistant Yet managerial expertise is not associated the heads of elected politicians to rally rank tional New York Times and Bloomberg View. wrestling coach.) with the greatness of Lincoln or FDR. “Man- and file voters — but those voters generally Follow him on Twitter @AlHuntDC. March 4-10, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 Make it easier for private sector to help pay for environmental cleanups By Jonathan Wood Samaritans on unnecessary bureaucracy are President Trump’s 2021 budget proposal resources that could be better put to work calls for a 10 percent cut of $113 million for restoring the environment. Superfund, the federal government’s main Second, Congress should replace the ex- program for cleaning up sites contaminated isting disincentives with positive incentives by hazardous pollutants. This continues a that reward Good Samaritans for successful decades-long trend of reduced funding for cleanups. Mitigating adverse environmental the program, even as the number of sites impacts from abandoned mines benefits the designated for cleanup has steadily increased. federal government, states and localities, This is no small problem. Despite a property owners, recreationists and conser- backlog of more than 1,300 listed Superfund vationists. An incentive framework allowing sites, the Environmental Protection Agency Good Samaritans to capture a share of these certifies the completion of only about 10 benefits could lead to more cleanups and cleanups per year. At that rate, it’ll be 2150 innovation. before all of these sites are cleaned up — and There are many ways to create these in- that’s assuming no other sites are added to centives. Congress could provide matching the to-do list. funds to Good Samaritans, in recognition The key to cleaning up more polluted sites from taking on such projects because Super- turning the river bright orange. that their work reduces federal cleanup lia- is to become less reliant on fickle federal fund and the Clean Water Act make anyone The total cost to clean up all abandoned bility. Alternatively, Congress could expand funding. That means increasing opportunities attempting to clean up an abandoned mine mines is estimated to be $70 billion, far an existing market solution to water quality for the private sector to contribute to clean- completely responsible for it. The unlimited exceeding the federal funding ever likely to challenges. Water quality trading, which ups. Unfortunately, federal regulations often financial liability and litigation risk imposed be available. Thus, it is critical to reduce the requires polluters to buy credits from others discourage such contributions. under these regulations is too much for such obstacles to private sector participation. who reduce pollution, could be used more in Consider abandoned mines. Approximate- “Good Samaritan” groups to take on. In a recent report for the Property and streams impaired by abandoned mines. Cred- ly 500,000 abandoned mines pockmark the These perverse incentives send a clear Environment Research Center, I explain its would reward successful Good Samaritans American West, remnants of an era when the signal to would-be Good Samaritans. As how Congress can take steps to encourage for their efforts. promise of gold and other valuable minerals one federal judge described the message Good Samaritans to help clean up abandoned As the abandoned mine problem demon- helped populate western territories. Although sent by these incentives: “Do nothing! Let mines. strates, too much dependence on federal these mines were exhausted long ago, they someone else take on the responsibility. Let First, Congress should amend Superfund funding is risky. Creating a greater role for the continue to impair an estimated 110,000 the water degrade, let the fish die, but protect and the Clean Water Act to protect Good private sector will spur innovation and more miles of streams, including 40 percent of your pocketbook from vast and unnecessary Samaritans from unfair liability risks. Good effective environmental solutions. headwater streams in western states, by re- expenditures.” Samaritans should be responsible if they Jonathan Wood (@Jon_C_Wood) is a leasing water contaminated by heavy metals The consequences of inaction can be dire. cause environmental harm through careless- research fellow with the Property and En- and other toxins. Recall the disastrous Gold King Mine spill ness. But there’s no good reason to make a vironment Research Center and a senior Local governments, water utilities, mining into the Animas River watershed in Colorado Good Samaritan liable for the mine’s existing attorney with Pacific Legal Foundation. He’s companies and conservation groups have in 2015. In that case, the EPA inadvertently or unforeseeable harms. Likewise, Congress the author of the new report “Prospecting for expressed interest in cleaning up abandoned released 3 million gallons of contaminated should minimize red tape for cleanups. Pollution: The Need for Better Incentives to mines, but they often have been discouraged water by breaching an abandoned mine, Time and money spent by would-be Good Clean Up Abandoned Mines.” There is no election law about social media disclosures — but there oughta be By Mark MacCarthy this censorship ban to social media. Researchers have discovered In the 1950s, record companies Ellen Weintraub, chair of the that some social media platforms routinely and secretly paid radio FEC, wants to ban targeted political skew political ads toward a partisan disc jockeys to promote their songs. ads because of their potential to di- audience, even if the campaign did This “payola” scheme was perfectly rect misinformation to susceptible not seek this partisan targeting. If legal until 1960 when Congress out- groups with little accountability. the campaigns want to reach both lawed it by requiring broadcasters But banning or limiting targeting sides of the political spectrum, to disclose if airplay for a song had is not needed. The new election they have to pay extra. Platforms been purchased. law could create an equal time rule should not create this disincentive Fast-forward 60 years to the for social media, modeled after the for bipartisanship. The new cam- 2020 Democratic presidential broadcast regulation, which would paign law should prevent platforms nomination race. Former New York correct misleading targeted ads by from introducing partisan targeting City mayor Michael Bloomberg allowing opposing candidates to beyond what the campaigns them- broke no law when he paid cam- respond to the same audience. selves seek. paign workers $2,500 a month to to pretend that their endorsement or do. Under federal law, broadcasters The new law should also require A new law that closes these promote his candidacy from their review is untainted by a financial must allow candidates reasonable disclosure of the content and spon- loopholes in our current system, personal social media accounts relationship, this is illegal payola.” opportunities to use their airwaves sorship of political ads on social and perhaps others, might face a without requiring them to disclose But the FTC does not regulate to reach the electorate. Social media media, as is done in the proposed First Amendment challenge. But this sponsorship. After Twitter political campaigns. The Federal companies have to be responsible Honest Ads Act. This sponsorship a strong case can be made that suspended 70 of these accounts Elections Commission does, and as well. A new law should require identification has been mandatory these reforms are constitutionally for “platform manipulation,” his its current rules for social media them to provide candidates with for broadcasting for generations permissible. Given the dominance campaign voluntarily asked its companies do not require campaign reasonable access to their platforms and needs to be extended to polit- of social media in their markets and workers to identify themselves on influencer disclosures. for political advertising. ical ads on the Internet and social their central position in today’s po- their social media accounts. Congress can fix this, and at the Some companies and elected media. litical discourse, these measures are As the newspaper comic strip same time close other social media officials think fact-checking candi- Mandating political fairness, as absolutely necessary to achieve the used to say, there oughta be a law! loopholes that threaten the integrity date ads on social media will slow Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) does in compelling government objective In the commercial world, there of our electoral process. the spread of election misinforma- his proposed legislation, might be of ensuring the continued integrity is. The Federal Trade Commission Some social media companies tion. But the greater danger is that, a step too far. But what if social of our electoral system. requires advertisers to ensure that have dropped political ads entirely. under the guise of fact-checking, media companies are intentionally * * * * * their social media influencers This is an understandable reaction social media companies will manip- tilting the political discourse on Mark MacCarthy is senior fel- “clearly disclose when they have to the unending swirl of controver- ulate election information. This fear their systems? Should that be a low at the Institute for Technology been compensated in exchange for sies over fact-checking, fairness of private manipulation of elections secret? Congress should require so- Law and Policy at Georgetown their endorsements.” FTC Com- and disclosure. But social media is the basis for the federal law that cial media companies to promptly Law. Previously, he was senior vice missioner Rohit Chopra recently companies play a central role in does not allow broadcasters to cen- disclose it when they operate their president for public policy at the said, “When companies launder today’s political discourse, much sor candidate ads. As I’ve argued systems to favor or disfavor a po- Software & Information Industry advertising by paying an influencer the way broadcasters did and still elsewhere, a new law should extend litical party or a political candidate. Association. Dems flip on the economy (as their message flops) By J.T. Young today’s economy in Obama’s presidency. And Democrats are flipping on the economy for all their reassurance, there is no evidence because their economic message is flopping. that their candidates’ current leftist rhetoric They have completely reversed course, from will be tempered in office. saying the economy is bad and it’s Trump’s Yet Democrats have little alternative but fault, to claiming it is good and it’s Obama’s to try to make an economic pivot. Strong doing. economies re-elect presidents. Since 1916, They have been forced into this flip-flop elected incumbents are 11-3 when seeking a because Americans say they like today’s second presidential term. Each of the three economy and because Democrats’ leftwing losers — Hoover, Carter and Bush I — had base increasingly repudiates the country’s negative annual GDP growth within a year economic principles. of their election. A recent Gallup poll shows how tone-deaf Today’s economy is strong, and Amer- Democrats have been with their economic icans recognize it. Notwithstanding the negativity. Sixty-three percent of Americans coronavirus crisis roiling the markets this rate current economic conditions as good week, this is unlikely to change before Elec- or excellent; only nine percent rate them as tion Day. Therefore, Democrats cannot let poor. By almost 2-1 (61 percent to 31 per- Trump own it. cent), Americans say the economy is getting my, the next effort was to redefine it. Subpar signed the Recovery Act, paving the way for Worse, Democrats are flirting with siding better, not worse. Finally, Gallup’s Economic economic performance became “the new more than a decade of economic growth…” with socialism over capitalism. If Americans Confidence Index of 41 is just short of the normal.” If Obama could not fix it with Democrats have come full-circle: Once are likely to attach themselves to President previous high (44) reached in 2000. his progressive policies, it was deemed not again, the present economy is due to the past Trump’s re-election because of today’s Such high ratings left Democrats unten- fixable, and that had to become acceptable. administration. economy, how much likelier are they to do ably claiming today’s economy is bad. It Of course, President Trump’s victory Democrats are always arguing on the so if Democrats also make him the default has forced them back to where they were a made “the new normal” refutable. Almost wrong side of the economy, and of history. As defender of America’s economic principles? decade ago. as soon as he took office, the economy took their 2020 campaign lurches further left, they Trying to claim Trump’s economy is Ten years ago, and throughout Obama’s off. Confounded, Democrats applied their increasingly face the reality that their party Obama’s is a tough argument. But desperate first term, they argued that the economy’s criticism of his tax cut — which they claimed will repudiate not just today’s economic per- times call for desperate measures, and it is subpar performance was President Bush’s was “only for the rich” — to his economy formance but America’s economic principles. the only argument they have to address both fault. Despite the financial crisis’s plunge too. They cited any construct to validate By explicitly seeking to tie today’s economy of their economic problems. setting up the potential for real recovery (the their critique — stock buybacks, perceived back to Obama, they implicitly also seek to * * * * * economy’s reduced base enabling a rebound lack of investment, Wall Street gains. In reaffirm their attachment to those traditional J.T. Young served under President George to look proportionally larger), it never came, short, they proclaimed the Trump economy principles. Their subliminal logic runs thusly: W. Bush as the director of communications and Obama’s economy continued to bump undemocratic. If today’s economy is Obama’s, and he was in the Office of Management and Budget and along the bottom. The most Obama could The problem is that Americans do not mainstream, then the party can be trusted not as deputy assistant secretary in legislative claim was to have stopped its descent, not see it that way. So, Democrats must now too veer too far. affairs for tax and budget at the Treasury that he had restored it. backtrack: The economy is good, and it is Both Democratic efforts are tough sells. Department. He served as a congressional With Obama unable to restore the econo- Obama’s. On February 17, Obama tweeted “I For eight years, there was no evidence of staffer from 1987 through 2000. Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 Congress hits rock bottom in losing to the president in subpoena ruling By Jonathan Turley these conflicts as a standard component of The legacy of President Trump could be how the branches work and the Constitution a matter of debate for decades. Yet victories as contemplating negotiation, accommoda- on executive power will likely govern that tion, and sometimes retaliation. It does not legacy, and none may be more notable than contemplate a categorical demand followed the ruling in the case against Donald Mc- by a rushed impeachment. By refusing to Gahnby the House Judiciary Committee. The intervene, the appeals court said the judiciary District of Columbia Circuit Court sided with seeks to allow such disagreements to “play Trump in reversing a lower court decision out” toward compromise, as they have count- and refusing to order the appearance before less times before in other cases. Congress of the former White House counsel. This opinion could of course be spun as It is a huge victory for the White House in meaning that the House did not lose anything barring such testimony, and also a devastating by not waiting for the courts, since this court loss to the authority of Congress in any such refused to intervene. However, that is not the future conflicts. point. First, two out of three judges do not I disagree with the decision and believe support a sweeping denial of judicial review. not only that Congress has a right to hear from Second, Trump prevailed in this dispute on McGahn but that federal courts should protect an argument that was ridiculed by the House that right. The decision undermines not only managers in a case cited in the impeachment. the authority of Congress but also half of access of Congress to the courts, a view that all the way to the Supreme Court before That shows these disputes remain mired in the House case against Trump based on its I generally share. facing impeachment. Under the position of uncertainty even on the courts. Impeachment second impeachment article of obstruction of The opinion cites impeachment and crim- the House, it can first set an artificially short requires clarity, and this decision shows that justice. I disagree because, as a Madisonian inal contempt among the various tools that period to produce witnesses or evidence, the White House had valid countervailing scholar and former lead counsel for the House Congress could use to force concessions on and then impeach any president who seeks arguments. The court noted for Trump, given of Representatives, I have long favored the witness demands. However, it casts a long judicial review. Not only was the McGahn the “weighty interest in the confidentiality of authority of Congress in seeking such key shadow over the basis for the second article case pending in court but the Supreme Court his communications, one concern is that the witnesses and evidence. I believe this opinion of the Trump impeachment. It notes that pres- had accepted another case on the authority to Congress, susceptible to the fruits of political sweeps far too broadly in effectively remov- idents have withheld evidence from Congress refuse such subpoenas. The House refused to temptation would not proceed with all the ing courts from serious interbranch disputes in such disputes throughout history, with wait, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted on protection that a district court will be obliged on oversight or impeachment matters. similarly defiant positions taken by numerous impeaching Trump by the artificial deadline to provide” otherwise. The court dismisses such conflicts as an commanders in chief from President Adams of Christmas. The decision in this case marks one of the “intramural disagreement” and declares that, all the way to President Reagan. Further- This appeals court decision does not mean greatest losses in the history of the House of if it ruled otherwise in this dispute, it would more, the court cites the “Fast and Furious” that Trump did not obstruct Congress. Indeed, Representatives. If it stands, it will threat- put itself on a slippery slope of constant investigation, in which President Obama I previously criticized the scope of his refusal en the ability of all committees to enforce conflict between the other two branches of made equally sweeping claims to withhold to share evidence and witnesses. However, it oversight authority, and the House, having government. However, that is precisely where evidence from Congress, a position that a does show that Trump not only had a valid hit rock bottom, has no alternative but to the courts should be, and removing the courts judge later said would negate the important argument in this case but ultimately prevailed appeal. Whatever the outcome will be in the from these disputes will only weaken that foundation of the separation of powers. in court. This was the argument that lead litigation going forward, the lower chamber system. The new opinion is fractured on its During my testimony before the House House impeachment manager Adam Schiff should certainly take a second to contem- rationale and likely to be appealed. Judiciary Committee, I strongly discouraged and others mocked during the Senate trial. plate the recent past. Congress was wrong in In the decision, only Judge Thomas Grif- the panel from rushing its impeachment, the The point is that judges of good faith can rushing to impeach the president over these fith adopted the most sweeping view that shortest such investigation of a president disagree on such questions. While I disagree evidentiary disputes, and its second article federal courts should play no role in such in history, and I specifically objected to the with this decision, there is value in allowing was both premature and presumptuous in disputes between the branches. Judge Karen second article as premature and abusive. I the courts to be heard before seeking the claiming obstruction. LeCraft Henderson stated that Congress can encouraged the panel to wait until this spring removal of a president for failing to com- * * * * * go to court but lacked standing in this case. and to subpoena witnesses like former nation- ply with demands from Congress. It is not Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor She correctly rejected immunity claims al security adviser John Bolton. Otherwise, required by the Constitution, however, it is of Public Interest Law for George Washing- made by McGahn and found that, while the House effectively would impeach Trump the difference between an incomplete versus ton University and served as the last lead “the executive branch received its requested for going to the courts rather than simply a compelling and successful impeachment counsel during a Senate impeachment trial. relief, it is difficult to identify any winners yielding to Congress. article. He testified as a witness expert in the House here.” The third member of the appeals pan- President Nixon and President Clinton Some of the language of the decision Judiciary Committee hearing during the el, Judge Judith Rogers, supported greater both were able to litigate such questions undercuts the rush to impeach. It describes impeachment inquiry of President Trump. Interest rate caps are popular — for good reason By Tom Feltner rate is more important than ever This legislation follows recent An op-ed by American Financial in facilitating an apples-to-apples actions by the Consumer Financial Services Association CEO Bill comparison for consumers. Protection Bureau (CFPB) to roll Himpler recently took issue with Exploitative rates can result back a national rule designed to the Center for Responsible Lend- in borrowers paying sometimes curb the harms caused by unafford- ing’s (CRL) recent poll showing four times what they borrowed. able payday and car title loans (not that 70 percent of voters approve of Thankfully, voters understand why surprisingly, voters overwhelming limiting interest rates on consumer this is harmful, and 70 percent of oppose this roll back as well). loans to 36 percent interest. It also registered voters support capping While the CFPB, under its current takes issue with the use of an annual rates for payday and installment leadership, decides whether it is on interest rate to ensure that borrow- loans at 36 percent. the side of consumers or wants to ers understand the cost of a loan. Thankfully, Congress has al- provide legal cover for unfair and Let’s set the record straight. ready taken steps to introduce a abusive lending practices, we urge The poll’s findings, along with opposed efforts to roll back the rate — and chose a 36 percent rate cap common-sense and state-tested Congress to pass H.R. 5050, a sen- the passage of ballot initiatives, cap, and stated they would be less instead. rate cap of 36 percent annual in- sible 36 percent rate cap designed suggest broad support across party likely to support a candidate for One more point. Interest rates terest while not preempting states to prevent the worst abuses. lines for the idea that sky-high office who attempted to undo that matter. Interest rates determine how with lower caps. The Veterans and One thing is clear, we need more interest rates sap wealth from cap. No misdirection here, as voters much a borrower will pay for a loan, Consumers Fair Credit Act — H.R. — not less — rigorous oversight by communities, and capping rates had been living with the results of and that is an important component 5050 / S. 2833 — was introduced by the states, Congress, and the CFPB at no more than 36 percent annual the rate cap and still support it. of affordability. For payday loans Reps. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) to prevent predatory lending. It’s interest protects people from abu- In 2018, over 77 percent of vot- that regularly trap borrowers in ex- and Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) in really that simple, and the public sive lending. Approximately 100 ers in Colorado chose to cap annual pensive long-term debt, installment the House and Sen. Jeff Merkley supports it. million Americans live in states interest rates at 36 percent, even loans of many thousands of dollars (D-Ore.) in the Senate. House Fi- Tom Feltner is an Executive with interest rate caps of 36 percent after previous changes to state law that can last for years on end, and nancial Services Committee Chair- Vice President and the Director of or lower that keep payday and car that stopped some abusive practices all other loans, expressing the cost woman Waters plans to advance the Research at the Center for Respon- title lenders out. Most states cap but allowed long-term payday lend- of the loan in terms of an annual bill this year. sible Lending. rates on installment loans as well. ing (i.e. installment payday loans) As shown in recent CRL re- to flourish at rates averaging 129 search, two years after a 2016 ballot percent. No sleight of hand here, as Viasmensky initiative to cap rates at 36 percent Colorado voters had the first-hand (Continued from Page 13) he put his brains to work in order to write a book. annual interest, Republican voters experience with long-term payday to go into detail about the Catholic Church because Everybody is entitled to dream about bettering in South Dakota overwhelming lending and inadequate reforms after all, I was born and raised in the Catholic faith themselves and the United States is the land of op- and still believe in the Catholic doctrine. But there is portunity. Take for example Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes a lot to think about… (AOC). She jumped from a simple bartender to the Toloczko People believing in equality cannot comprehend Congress of the United States (only in the United (Continued from Page 14) must be vigilant to ensure bail is that the next-door neighbor, so to speak, can drive States of America). 13 arrestees suspected of murder assigned based on long-held guide- two cars and they have none. Well, it is just a matter Another good example is Ilhan Omar; does anybody were considered the lowest “risk lines informed by experience and of persistence, the next-door neighbor works hard to believe she could have reached a government office level one,” therefore recommended judgment, not a piece of ideologi- fulfill his dreams, the other person is just waiting for position in her home country of Somalia? Now she for release without bail. cally-driven computer code. the government to send him or her a monthly check wants to impose her socialist ideas onto young people No rich person should be able to Kerri Toloczko is a senior policy just to survive. of this country (only in the United States of America). work outside lawful and Constitu- fellow at the Institute for Liberty, Take for example Bernie Sanders; he doesn’t * * * * * tional structure to wheel their per- a public policy organization ded- believe in millionaires and thinks billionaires should Perly Viasmensky is the General Manager of the sonal bandwagon into courtrooms icated to limited government, free not exist, but he is forgetting the fact that he is also a Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a weekly column in this simply because they can. enterprise and individual pursuit of millionaire. He came out with the story that if you write newspaper. To contact Perly Viasmensky, email her at Judges and court administrators the American dream. a book you can also be a millionaire. That’s the point… pviasmensky@lasvegas tribune.com.

Maramis(Continued from Page 13) and not even always administered properly. er’s faces just as some people can read that Spanish-speaking immigrants, or anyone believe. Then I was punished for telling the Innocent people may get caught in a “lie on faces now. It is a skill and can be learned, who is not mainstream in the eyes and mind truth, but told, “See how much better it is trap,” and a guilty person may slip through but as we well know, unfortunately, so can of the judge. when you tell the truth!” (Meaning, in this scot-free. And then there is the fact that they deceit be learned. We can hope for that, but in the meantime, case, when you tell the right lie.) are not always allowed in to support testimo- My father couldn’t always tell the differ- we must learn how not to get caught up in our I can understand that many people will tell ny one way or the other. ence, and quite frankly, I don’t think any of own situations because of our own feelings the story that will be best for their situation, But could there be such a thing as a “truth us are ready yet to put our fate in the hands of or attitudes or beliefs and so on. We need to even if it is a blatant lie. Police and judges detector” — as opposed to a lie detector? a face-reader to assess our guilt or innocence. remember that while we may have a perfectly probably hear those lies so often that they get Imagine all the time and money that could It’s still always sad to see a trial — or good explanation for what we did or said, so even a hearing — end up with the wrong does the person on the other side. to where they just assume everyone is lying. be saved on those long, expensive trials that conclusion based on what we see as obvious Innocent or guilty? Unfortunately, in a Wouldn’t it be something if they just assumed sometimes do not even bring out the truth, evidence to the contrary. Yet hopefully, in this court, it’s not the truth that counts; it’s what everyone was telling the truth? Without really still resulting in injustice because of some un- almost-free land of ours, we can try to prove the judge or jury believes. knowing, I can imagine that more people truth that the prosecuting attorneys packaged our point again and again and get someone * * * * * would lie to save their skin than to tell the up all nice and pretty for the jury members to believe us and get us before a judge who Maramis Choufani is the Managing Ed- truth if they knew that truth would get them to hear and believe, leading to hard time for is not in the middle of a divorce or some itor of the Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a a great big fine or even jail time. an innocent person, or even loss of their life. other dispute and is not having a bad day weekly column in this newspaper. To contact Of course there are such things as lie I believe that sometime in the future most and is not automatically antagonistic toward Maramis, email her at maramistribune@ detectors, but they are not always accurate humans will be able to see truth on each oth- women, men, gays, transgenders, blacks, gmail.com. March 4-10, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 19 EntErtainmEnt Sandy Zimmerman’s Red Carpet interview of Gabriella Versace By Sandy Zimmerman made her Headliner of his show- Las Vegas Tribune room at Resorts Casino. Gabriella Photo of Gabriella Versace co-starred with Steve Gatlin “The by Sandy Zimmerman while Gatlin Brothers.” filming the interview Gabriella is Lead Singer/M.C. The Academy Awards stand for the award winning “SEXXY- for excellence in all of the fields The Show’, created by Producer/ of the film industry, the essentials Star Jennifer Romas, (Westgate for producing those great films the Las Vegas Hotel). “Sexy- The public has enjoyed throughout the show”, just celebrated 5 years, years. Some films have powerful 1,050 shows, and performs Tues- messages while others are infor- day-Saturday, at 10:30 pm. Gabri- mative, influential and bring new ella is also owner of SHOWGIRL views. There are a wide selection CUPCAKES! of films this year as always. Variety The Children’s Charity The talented Gabriella Versace, is affectionately called “The Heart singing star and MC for “SEXXY of Show Business”. Variety The — The Show” (Westgate Las Vegas Children’s Charity of Southern Hotel), looked beautiful on the red Nevada was founded in 1950 carpet. with the mission to build and staff Gabriella discussed the film what would be the first school in “Judy.” “Many people are not aware Southern Nevada for children with of Judy’s troubled life but people special needs. in the industry know the story. She Through the generosity of stars was an amazing woman, such an like Red Skelton, Jack Benny, iconic figure. Joaquin Phoenix has Vincent Price and Jane Russell; the ability to become any character. the hard work of Chief Barker Ben “The Joker” was dark and a little Goffstein; and the kind words and scary because I’m afraid of clowns. endorsements from community SZ: “I remember when we were members like Hank Greenspun; the on the red carpet at the Fremont Variety School for Special Educa- Street opening of “Zombies” you tion opened its doors in 1952. Later almost didn’t go in?” Variety’s “Night of Stars” took over Gabriella has a show-biz back- Cashman Field and became the ground, classically trained in Opera toughest ticket in town. and performed with Ann Miller and Variety became the talk of the Cyd Charisse. When Merv Griffin town. Stars like Sammy Davis, Jr., saw her perform in Atlantic City Ed Sullivan, Carol Channing and

Gabriella Versace Jane Powell filled rooms at the School, Sunshine Coach Program, and Talk Show Host of Sandy Silver Slipper, Thunderbird and and Bikes for Kids Program, all of Zimmerman’s Las Vegas TV tele- Academy Awards Ceremony Flamingo Hotels to aid Variety’s which still bring smiles to the faces vision program, airing 6 X’s each mission to improve the quality of of children in our community today. week and “Discover the Ultimate life for children with special needs. Award-winning Sandy Zimmer- Vacation” travel specials. Sandy With community support overflow- man produces television programs, is a syndicated columnist featur- ing, Variety opened the Variety Day documentaries, TV commercials, ing Show/ Dining reviews, travel, Home in 1956 to accommodate the filmed a Cattle Drive in Reno, spas, luxury and more. Suggest child care needs of low-income Nevada, travel specials in the US topics for articles, for information working families. And not far and around the world, as a Pho- or questions call 702-515-0846 or behind were the John F. Miller tographer/ Videographer, Editor, write [email protected].

Classic: Liza Minnelli received award for “Cabaret”

Gabriella Versace Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 The Linq Promenade, O’Sheas Casino hosts annual St. Patrick’s Day Bloq Party and Hoops on the Strip festivities, March 17 - 22 This Week in Las Vegas

By Mike Kermani

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St. Patrick’s Day “Flavortown” all-inclusive package that allows 1 p.m. (The Fountain Stage style with an Irish Motley made guests to get up close and personal show) Irish dancers, bagpipe play- with smoked corned beef, swiss with Blue Man Group like never ers, contortionist and B-Boy per- cheese citrus slaw and 999 Island before. The VIP experience is avail- formance. Dressing on an Irish potato bun able Tuesday through Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Real 103.9 FM DJ served with malted Irish chips for includes premium seats at the show Coachelly plays (Fountain Stage). $21.50. and a private meet-and-greet with 4 p.m. Silver Sage perform ICEBAR — To toast the hol- cast members. The experience will (O’Sheas). iday, visitors can bundle up and go on sale Friday, Nov. 1 and will be 4 to 6 p.m. O’Sheas Beer Pong enjoy ICEBAR’s Irish ICE Mule, valid for shows Nov. 1 — June 30, games (Promenade patio near the combining Jameson Irish Whis- 2020. 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Murray SawChuck, celebrity magician, appears in “Fantasy” (Luxor) SawChuck takes over as the newest comedy guest star of Fantasy at Luxor By Sandy Zimmerman Marvyn and Carol Roy, a.k.a. “Mr. Electric.” Las Vegas Tribune The couple had toured worldwide for over Photos by Gabe Ginsberg 50 years and mentored Murray while he America’s Got Talent finalist Murray Saw- grew from an accomplished magician to an Chuck celebrity magician does it all — actor, international star. TV, films, magician, host, and more! Murray has won over 32 awards for his I have reviewed his show for around six performances nationally and internationally years when he started at the Tropicana Hotel and received the title of “World Champion.” and his career has been rising ever since. He has delighted audiences in theatres from Murray just added appearing at the “Fantasy” Monaco and Paris to Las Vegas and the leg- show with their cast of beautiful ladies. Mur- endary Playboy Mansion. ray is now doing double duty headlining his Recently he was honored with four own show at The Tropicana Las Vegas then awards, The Hollywood FAME Award for buzzing across the street to The Luxor to be contribution to Magic on TV, the LA Comedy the Comedy Guest Star in Fantasy at 10:30 Award for BEST COMEDY SHOW, TOP p.m. nightly! 100 Business Men of Nevada and 100 Most Murray is a chameleon from bouncing Distinguished Men of Nevada. around on TV’s Wipe Out, Large Scale * * * * * Illusionist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent Award-winning Sandy Zimmerman pro- and CW’s Masters of Illusion or a Historian duces television programs, documentaries, on History Channel’s Pawn Stars... as long TV commercials, a Cattle Drive in Reno, as magic is the thread Murray will make it Nevada, and travel specials in the US and happen, from his family friend headlining around the world. With 20 years’ experience Tropicana Show to his tongue-and-cheek as a Photographer/ Videographer, Editor, adult comedy in Fantasy. and Talk Show Host of Sandy Zimmerman’s When Murray is asked, how have you Las Vegas TV television program, airing 6 always worked? Murray stated, “When the X’s each week and Discover the Ultimate phone rings you say YES! Then figure out Vacation travel specials. For information, how you are going to do it! If you are a pro questions, suggestions please contact Sandy you’ll figure it out and keep on working! I Zimmerman. Sandy is a syndicated colum- have been in the business for 41 years, it’s nist featuring Show/ Dining reviews, travel, all I know!” health, spas, luxury and more. If you want Murray John SawChuck was born in Burn- to suggest topics for articles, for informa- aby, British Columbia, Canada and always tion or to ask any questions about Sandy’s had the passion for adventure. At age 3, he articles, call 702-515-0846 or write san- Murray SawChuck, celebrity magician, appears in TWO SHOWS began swimming and golfing. He learned [email protected]. “Fantasy” (Luxor) and his own show (Tropicana). how to play the accordion, keyboard and saxophone at 5-years-old. At age 7, he began dance lessons that included: ballet, Russian, swing, break dancing, ballroom, etc. He was an avid athlete and enjoyed participating in soccer, baseball, snow skiing, horseback riding, etc. Murray’s parents, John and Arlene pre- sented him with a Siegfried and Roy magic kit when he was 7-years-old and his uncle and aunt Bill and Olga gave him a magic gift that changed his life. Murray envisioned himself as an entertainer incorporating magic, music and dance in his routines. He wanted to perform for audiences like his idols Dean Martin, Johnny Carson, Lucille Ball, Danny Kaye and Phyllis Diller. As a teen, Murray had over 21 different jobs from bus boy to fixing bicycles, and lifeguard at local pools. He continued to entertain folks by dancing, playing the ac- cordion and saxophone. He continued his studies and received a degree in Broadcast Communications and Journalism. When Murray was a young man he met Page 22 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 CITY BEAT City of Las Vegas March 2020 Recreation, Sports and Community Special Events Discover The Fun! Cost: $125 per youth, includes jersey. for more information. All activities are subject to change. For Teams in two separate divisions (ages links to facilities, programs, classes and ac- 9-10, 11-12) receive two weeks of practice tivities in the current Beyond the Neon guide, prior to season and one practice per week go online to www.lasvegasparksandrec.com during the season (based upon availability). or for more information call 702-229-PLAY. Teams are guaranteed seven games during Most activities require advance registration. the season. Volunteer coaches needed! Register today to build your healthy life- Coaches will receive NAYS training prior style! Parents can subscribe here to receive to coaching. All scheduled games will be a monthly email, or text LV PARENTS to played at various city of Las Vegas fields. For 468-311, about upcoming events and activi- more information, call 702-229-1642, email ties for their kids. [email protected], Ward Census Rallies or register at activities.lasvegasnevada.gov. (all ages) Thursday, March 12 The public is invited to discuss and give see times and locations below. feedback on the proposed complete street im- Free and open to the public. provement alternatives for Wyoming Avenue Residents are invited to come join your from Industrial Road to Las Vegas Boulevard. City Council representative and neighbors There will be exhibits of the projects to re- to fill out the 2020 Census profile for your view and Public Works staff will be available household. Census representatives will to answer questions. For more information, be available to answer your questions and call 702-229-6574. computers will be available for completing Breakfast Buzz & Ward 2 Biz your profile. Enjoy refreshments and visiting Saturday, March 7, 9 to 10 a.m. Spring Youth Soccer League with your neighbors. March 12 is the first day Free and open to the public. (ages 3-10) census registration is available online. Rachel’s Kitchen Registration is open through March 9 for Here’s what you will need: 9691 Trailwood Drive. league play March 28-May 21, 2020. Full names, genders, age, birthdate, Join Councilwoman Seaman and her staff Cost: $85 per youth, includes jersey. ethnicity, race and relationship of everyone for breakfast and to discuss your concerns for Teams receive two weeks of practice living at your house April 1, address, own/ Ward 2 and Las Vegas. prior to season and one practice per week rent, phone number for later questions/clar- during the season (based upon availability). ification. Teams are guaranteed seven games during the —Ward 2 — Councilwoman Victoria Woofter Family Park season. There will be no playoffs. Volunteer Seaman 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Grand Re-Opening coaches needed! Coaches will receive NAYS Community Center lobby, 101 N. Pavilion (all ages) training prior to coaching. All scheduled Center Drive; 702-229-1100. Thursday March 19, 2 p.m. games will be played at All-American Park —Ward 3 — Councilwoman Olivia Diaz Free and open to the public. or Bill Briare Park on Saturdays. However, will have 2 rallies — 3:30-5:30 p.m. at East Woofter Family Park if necessary, additional city facilities may Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern 1600 Rock Springs Drive. be utilized. For more information, call 702- Ave., and 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Stupak Commu- Join Councilman Knudsen to celebrate 229-1642, email municipalsportsunit@ nity Center, 251 W. Boston Ave. the grand re-opening and new park amenities Pop-Up and PLAY Day lasvegasnevada.gov, or register at activities. —Ward 4 — Councilman Stavros An- with refreshments and treats. Call 702-229- (all ages) lasvegasnevada.gov. thony 11:30 a.m. at Durango Hills Commu- 2299 for more information. Saturday, March 7, noon to 3 p.m. nity Center in rooms A-B, 3521 N. Durango Free and open to the public. Drive. Advance registration is not required. —Ward 5 — Councilman Cedric Crear Baker Park at noon at the Doolittle Community Center 1020 E. St. Louis Ave. computer lab and multi-purpose room, 1950 Bring the family to enjoy special themed N. J St. field-day activities, games, sports arts and —Ward 6 — Mayor Pro Tem Michele crafts. Light refreshments will be offered Fiore 1 p.m. at the Centennial Hills Active while supplies last. Call 702-229-1843 for Adult Center computer lab, 6601 N. Buffalo more information. Drive. Spring Youth Floor Hockey League (ages 7-12) Registration is open through March 9 for league play March 28-May 21, 2020. Cost: $85 per youth, includes jersey. Teams receive two weeks of practice Ward 6 Adaptive Swing Set Celebration prior to season and one practice per week Thursday, March 19, 3 p.m. during the season (based upon availability). Free and open to the public. Ward 6 Free Document Shredding Event Teams are guaranteed seven games during the Polly Gonzalez Memorial Park Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to noon. season. There will be no playoffs. Volunteer 5425 Corbette St. Free and open to the public. coaches needed! Coaches will receive NAYS Pop-Up Fun in Selected Parks Join Councilwoman Michele Fiore for a Centennial Hills Community Center training prior to coaching. All scheduled (all ages) ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new adaptive YMCA east parking lot games will be played at various city of Las 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fridays and Saturdays swing set in Polly Gonzalez Memorial Park. 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Vegas community centers. Most games will Free and open to the public. For more information, call 702-229-5463. Bring up to 5 boxes of your personal be scheduled for Friday evening and Satur- Advance registration is not required. papers for worry-free document shredding. day afternoon. For more information, call Enjoy a fun, family oriented day with free Event will last until noon, or the truck gets 702-229-1642, email municipalsportsunit@ field day activities, sports, arts and crafts at full. Assistance will be available to unload lasvegasnevada.gov, or register at activities. six local parks. Call 702-229-1843 or 702- your vehicle. For more information, call lasvegasnevada.gov. 229-PLAY (7529) for more information. 702-229-5463. Look for the Pop-Up Fun Van! The schedule is subject to change. The program will not be available during inclement weather (i.e., extreme heat or cold, high winds and rain.) —Ansan Sister Park, 7801 Ducharme Brews with Brian Ave. — 2 to 5 p.m. the second Friday of the (adults) month, March 13. Thursday, March 19, 5:30 to 7 p.m. —Baker Park, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. — 2 Free and open to the public. to 5 p.m. the second Saturday of the month, Count’s Vamp’d Rock Bar & Grill No-School Fun Day Camp March 14. 6750 W. Sahara Ave. (ages 5-11) —Woofter Family Park, 1600 Rock Meet with Councilman Knudsen and the Spring Youth Flag Football Monday, March 9, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Springs Drive — 2 to 5 p.m. the third Friday Ward 1 staff to talk about things happening Recreation League Registration East Las Vegas Community Center of the month, March 20. in the Ward. Call 702-229-2299 for more (ages 5-12) 250 N. Eastern Ave. —Wayne Bunker Family Park, 7351 W. information. Registration is open through March 9 for 702-229-1515; $20; or Alexander Road 2 to 5 p.m. the third Saturday league play March 28-May 21, 2020. Veterans Memorial Community Center of the month, March 21. Cost: $85 per youth, includes jersey. 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive —Polly Gonzalez Park, 5425 Corbett Teams receive two weeks of practice 702-229-1100; $35. St. — 2 to 5 p.m. the fourth Friday of the prior to season and one practice per week Youth enjoy a day away from school month, March 27. during the season (based upon availability). exploring the world. Advance registration —Coleman Park, 6336 Carmen Blvd. — 2 Teams are guaranteed seven games during the required. to 5 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month, season. There will be no playoffs. Volunteer Register online. March 28. coaches needed! Coaches will receive NAYS training prior to coaching. All scheduled games will be played at various city of Las Vegas fields. Most games will be played on Saturdays. However, if necessary, games may be scheduled for weekday evenings. For more information, call 702-229-1642, email [email protected], Safekey No-School Fun Day Meet with Michele or register at activities.lasvegasnevada.gov. (grades K-5) Ward 2 Shredding Event Friday, March 20, 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the public. Cost: $25 per child; a specific No-School Free and open to the public. Centennial Hills Community Center Fun Day registration is required. Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Joseph Neal Elementary School south parking lot Join Mayor Pro Tem Fiore to discuss your 6651 W. Azure Ave. or 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. concerns in Ward 6 and the city of Las Vegas. T. McWilliams Elementary School Bring up to five boxes of your personal Floor Hockey Clinic 1315 Hiawatha Road papers for shredding. Shredding will continue (ages 6-18) —Current Safekey Customers — Log in to until noon, or the truck gets full. Assistance Friday, March 20, 6 to 7:30 p.m. your Parent Portal account at lasvegasnevada. will be available to unload your vehicle. Free and open to the public. gov/safekeypayments and click on “Registra- Wyoming Avenue No registration required. tion,” then select No-School Fun Day. Neighborhood Meeting Chuck Minker Sports Complex Spring Youth Flag Football NFL —New to Safekey? — Visit lasvegasne- (all ages) 275 N. Mojave Road Competitive League Registration vada.gov/safekey to access the New Regis- Monday, March 16, 4 to 6 p.m. The city of Las Vegas and the Vegas Gold- (ages 9-12) tration Portal and select No-School Fun Day. Free and open to the public. en Knights are hosting a floor hockey skills Registration is open through March 9 for Afternoon snack is included. Limited Able Baker Brewery clinic for children ages 6-18. The clinic will league play Saturdays March 28-May 21. spots available. Call 702-229-KIDS (5437) 1510 S. Main St. (See Community Special Events, Page 23) March 4-10, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 23 CITY BEAT County to host community ‘Win the Census’ rally on March 12, first day of 2020 U.S. census count Clark County is teaming up with multiple ty’s website, www.ClarkCountyNV.gov., fill out the census survey, they will be asked service with difficulty transitioning to civil- community partners to ask every household and YouTube page and will appear on other to count everyone who lives in their homes ian life. This is especially true of veterans in Southern Nevada to participate in the 2020 social media including Facebook, Twitter, as of Census Day on April 1, 2020. The Cen- who spent time deployed in combat zones U.S. Census as part of a “Win the Census” Instagram, NextDoor and others. It also will sus Bureau will mail additional reminders during times of conflict or war. These men campaign. be shared with local news media. to non-responding households this spring, and women are among our nation’s greatest Starting Thursday, March 12, the first Clark County and other member agencies followed by census taker in-person visits assets. More than half of the 2.6 million vet- day people can take the census online or by of the Southern Nevada Regional Planning between May and July to help make sure erans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan return phone, a community kickoff will be held Coalition initiated the Southern Nevada everyone is counted. with mental health conditions related to their from 9 a.m. to noon at the Clark County Counts effort to encourage participation in * * * * * service. One in six struggle from addiction; Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. the 2020 Census. one in five have PTSD. Left untreated, these Grand Central Parkway in downtown Las “We organized the Southern Nevada issues make it difficult to adjust to everyday Vegas. The kickoff will feature music, food Counts initiative to get the word out to our life after they return and can lead to unem- trucks, guest appearances, and a keynote residents about why participation in the 2020 ployment, homelessness and arrest. There media event at 10:30 a.m. with County and Census is critical to our community’s ability are 700,000 veterans in the criminal justice local city leaders encouraging residents to to get its fair share of funding from Congress system today, many of them arrested for respond to the census en masse to ensure a and representation in Washington,” said charges directly related to trauma, addiction complete count for Nevada. Residents can Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones, or mental illness. The Veterans Treatment visit the Southern Nevada Counts website at chairman of the Southern Nevada Regional Court provides an alternative to incarcer- www.SouthernNevadaCounts.com to learn Planning Coalition, which is comprised of ation that offers treatment, accountability about the local effort, and to RSVP for the elected officials from all area cities and the and structure while connecting the veteran March 12 event. The kickoff event is free Clark County School District. “We encourage to services and benefits they have earned. and open to the public. Registration is not residents to visit the Southern Nevada Counts To progress and graduate from Veterans required but helps with planning purposes. website to learn more about the census, and Treatment Court, each individual must have During the kickoff event, the Census Bureau for updates on how and where people can attended treatment sessions, counseling and is scheduled to have staff available in a com- participate starting March 12.” appointments; developed goals for their fu- puter training room at the Government Center Since 1790 when George Washington was ture; obtained housing; be financially stable; to answer questions and help people fill out president, the United States has conducted a and be drug and alcohol free for a minimum their 2020 Census forms online. Clark Coun- census every 10 years to count its population of 90 days prior to graduation. These veterans ty also will offer computer access at several and collect demographic data about U.S. are working hard to regain control of their Parks and Recreation community centers this households. The 2020 Census survey has nine lives. We welcome members of the commu- spring for people wishing to respond to the questions and will be available in multiple Las Vegas Justice Court Veterans nity to come celebrate their accomplishments. census online. Locations and hours of oper- languages including the three most common Treatment Court Graduation Judge Harmony Letizia was appointed to ation will be listed on the Southern Nevada spoken in Southern Nevada: English, Spanish A Veterans Treatment Court Graduation take over Veterans Treatment Court in March Counts website. and Tagalog. The online questionnaire also and Promotion Celebration will take place on of 2018 by Chief Judge Joe Bonaventure. “Whether you and your family just moved is available in braille and large print, and the Wednesday, March 25 at 1 p.m. in Courtroom Prior to her judicial election, Judge Letizia here or you’re a native like me, we need every Census Bureau is offering American Sign 8C, 8th floor, of the Regional Justice Center. represented many veterans participating in household in our state and Clark County to Language and Telephone Display Device Retired Supreme Court Justice Michael Cher- the Veterans Treatment Court Program in her participate in the census,” said Clark County (TDD) support. The questions ask for names, ry will be the keynote speaker. capacity as a public defender. Commission Chairman Marilyn Kirkpatrick. ages, birthdates and races of residents, and Many veterans return from their military * * * * * “It’s important that our voices are heard in whether the home is owned or rented. By Washington, and that we receive our fair law, information provided for the census is share of tax funding from the federal gov- confidential and not allowed to be shared with Community Special Events (Continued from Page 22) Free and open to the public. ernment to meet the needs of our growing immigration or law enforcement agencies Las Vegas Valley Water District population over the next decade.” or the courts. The U.S. Census Bureau is re- Mead Conference Room The results of the census, taken every quired to use census responses for statistical 1001 S. Valley View Blvd. 10 years, help decide how $675 billion in purposes only. Federal law requires census Join the town hall to hear about planned federal tax funding is distributed to states information to be kept confidential for 72 improvements to Rancho and Charleston and communities each year over the next years, after which the National Archives and from city of Las Vegas Public Works staff, as decade. The federal government uses census Records Administration releases it to support well as conversations with the Las Vegas Val- data to calculate the distribution of funding historical research. ley Water District, NV Energy, Cox Commu- for schools, highway and transportation “We have a large and diverse immigrant nications, Southwest Gas, and CenturyLink. projects, Medicare, Medicaid and health population in Southern Nevada that needs care funding, emergency services and other to be counted in the census, so our com- include stick handling, shooting, ball control, needs. Nevada stands to receive more than munity gets the representation and funding and other fun skills and games. There will be $6 billion each year over the next 10 years it deserves from Washington,” said Clark free food, beverages, and snow cones (while based on 2020 Census data. The population County Commissioner Tick Segerblom, who supplies last) for the whole family. We will figures also determine how many of the 435 also serves on the Southern Nevada Regional also have a face painter and balloon animals seats in the U.S. House of Representatives Planning Coalition. “We want people to un- for the little ones. Everyone is welcome! Call get allocated to each of the 50 states. After derstand that the information they provide for 702-229-6563 for more information. the 2010 Census, Nevada gained a seat in the census is confidential by law and cannot Congress because of Southern Nevada’s be used against them in any way by any population growth. Clark County continues government agency or court. Census infor- Historic Westside Community Meeting to be one of the fastest-growing communities mation is used for statistical purposes only, Thursday, March 26, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the nation and is home to 2.3 million of and a complete count is critical to Southern Free and open to the public. Nevada’s 3 million residents. Nevada’s health and well-being over the next Historic Westside School “It’s important for every man, woman 10 years.” 330 W. Washington Ave. and child who lives in Southern Nevada to Starting in mid-March, households will Learn about proposed new building stan- be counted in the census,” said Clark Coun- begin receiving official Census Bureau mail dards for the Historic Westside and give your ty Commission Vice Chairman Lawrence with detailed information on how to respond input. For more information, call 702-229- Weekly. “The funding we receive based on to the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by 6301 or email planninglr@lasvegasnevada. census data has a direct impact on the qual- mail. This is the first time the online option 2020 Las Vegas Human Trafficking gov. ity of life of everyone who lives here. It’s is available. Households may complete the City Leaders’ Summit funding for our schools, roads, health care Census 2020 online 24 hours a day through Tuesday, March 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and other needs that could go to other states My2020Census.gov. A Census Bureau continental breakfast 8:30 a.m. if we don’t get a complete count.” video explains the process for filling out Free and open to the public. Clark County Television produced a the questionnaire online when it becomes Registration deadline March 17. 30-second Public Service Announcement available: https://www.2020census.gov/en/ Las Vegas City Hall with Commissioners Kirkpatrick and Weekly ways-to-respond.html. Toll-free telephone 495 S. Main St. urging Southern Nevadans to participate in assistance in several languages also will be second-floor Council Chambers. the census. The PSA is posted on the Coun- available to help respondents. When people The purpose of this event is to engage, equip and further educate community leaders on the topic of human trafficking and child exploitation. An emphasis of the summit will be long-term involvement of community organizations to combat human trafficking. Speakers will include pastors Aaron Hansel Ward 6 2020 Color Walk/Run and Michael Hatch, Mayor Carolyn G. Good- Saturday, March 28; registration 7 a.m., man, State of Nevada Attorney General Aar- opening ceremony 8 a.m., run 8:30 a.m. on Ford, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dep- Car show set up 7 a.m., show 8-11 a.m. uty Chief Jim Seeback, Leah Albright-Byrd Cost: $20 per person to register; (Bridget’s Dream), Brittney Hopballe (RISE/ $20 for vendors. Rape Crisis Center), Mike Bartel (F.R.E.E. Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs International), Elynne Greene (LVMPD Areas 3A & 4A (northeast corner) Victim Services & Human Trafficking), Adia 9200 Tule Springs Road. Lancaster (New Hope Foundation Interna- Join Mayor Pro Tem Fiore and the Kiwan- tional) and Senior Chaplain Barry Mainardi is Club of Centennial Hills in this effort to (Chaplaincy Nevada/Message of Faith Min- install special needs playground equipment in istry). Event sponsoredby the city of Las city parks. All fitness levels are encouraged Vegas Mayor’s Faith Initiative in partnership to attend. To register, visit kiwanisclubofcen- with LVMPD, State of Nevada Attorney tennialhills.org. General, F.R.E.E. International, Be-A-Voice Foundation, RISE/Rape Crisis Center and the New Hope Foundations. To register for this event, visit https://cityoflasvegas.formstack. com/forms/mayors_faith. Registration open to 200 attendees. Parking will be available in the 500 S. Main parking garage. For more information, contact llopez@lasvegasnevada. gov or call 702-229-5421. Ward 1 Paper Shredding and Prescription Drug Drop-off Event Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the public. Lieburn Senior Center Parking lot 6200 Hargrove Ave. Bring up to five boxes of your personal papers for shredding and outdated/unwanted Utilities Town Hall prescriptions for safe disposal. Call 702-229- Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 2299 for more information or 229-1600. Page 24 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 CITY BEAT Community Reading and Writing Workshop Brandeis currently teaches in the low res- Chamber Orchestra, and a member of Sym- fect spot for those working remotely. Golden idency MFA programs at Antioch University phoria (Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, NY). Fog will also have patio seating along Casino Los Angeles and Sierra Nevada College, In addition to her performance career, Svet- Center Boulevard. The coffee bar’s décor will where she was named Distinguished Visiting lana was on faculty at the Roberts Wesleyan feature clean lines and relaxed modern styles Professor/Writer in Residence 2014-2015. College, Rochester NY. Recently, Svetlana as well as art from local artists on the walls. She served as Inlandia Literary Laureate from moved to Las Vegas with her family and is The couple also plans on showcasing local 2012-2014, acting as literary ambassador to very excited to share her talent with a new art through a monthly pop-up program that and for the Inland Empire region of Southern audience. will offer limited edition cups, t-shirts and California. During her tenure, she worked Winchester Dondero Cultural Center other merchandise branded by Golden Fog extensively with the community, including is located at 3130 S. McLeod Drive, just with local artists’ creations. at-risk youth, and edited the anthology OR- north of Desert Inn Road. Tickets are $12 in Golden Fog Coffee will be open 7 a.m. to ANGELANDIA: The Literature of Inland advance, $14 on the day event. Tickets can 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. Citrus. Gayle is the founding editor of the be purchased at the front desk or online at to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information online journal, Lady/Liberty/Lit. www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/parksregistration. visit: www.goldenfoglv.com and follow This programming is a partnership be- Those interested in this event can call the Golden Fog on Instagram at @goldenfoglv or tween the Clark County Poet Laureate and Winchester Dondero Cultural Center at (702) on Facebook at facebook.com/goldenfoglv. Poetry Promise, Inc. It is funded, in part, by 455-7340 or visit the website at www.Clark- About shareDOWNTOWN Award-winning author Gayle Brandeis Nevada Humanities, an independent affiliate CountyNV.gov/parks. Clark County Parks Located on the corner of Casino Center will be visiting Las Vegas in mid-March to of the National Endowment for the Human- and Recreation also can be found on social Boulevard and Colorado Avenue in the heart read to the community and to lead a gen- ities. The Clark County Poet Laureate and networking sites such as Twitter and Face- of downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District, share- erative-writing workshop for writers of all Poetry Promise, Inc. also express gratitude book by visiting http://tinyurl.com/4dfw8ea. DOWNTOWN is a new residential apartment levels. Both events will be free and open to for The Writer’s Block and the Winchester * * * * * complex with 63 one-bedroom units on three the public. Dondero Cultural Center at which these floors. All units will feature modern design Reading — On Friday, March 13th, at events will take place. elements such as European cabinetry, quartz 6:30 PM, Brandeis will be reading from her * * * * * countertops and stainless-steel appliances. newest collection of poems, Many Restless A Celebration of Russian and The ground floor will have two retail spaces Concerns: The Victims of Countess Bathory Jewish Chamber Music, March 28 and parking for residents. Slated to open in Speak in Chorus, among other works, such as On March 28th at 7pm, Dr. Maria “Masha” May 2020, shareDOWNTOWN is the first The Selfless Bliss of The Body. This reading Pisarenko & the arts and culture organization, of a series of shareDOWNTOWN buildings will take place at The Writer’s Block, located International Cultural Seasons, will perform planned in downtown Las Vegas by Cherry at 519 S. 6th St. #100 in Las Vegas. an assortment of Russian and Jewish chamber Development, the developer of popular Workshop — On Saturday, March 14th, music at the Winchester Dondero Cultural downtown Las Vegas residential condo- at 2:00 PM, Brandeis will lead a writing Center. The concert, “Russian-Jewish Sea- minium buildings including SoHo Lofts and workshop at the Winchester Dondero Cultur- sons”, features classical compositions by Newport Lofts. Rents at shareDOWNTOWN al Center, located at 3130 McLeod Dr. in Las Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, in the Arts District are estimated to begin at Vegas. Community members attending the and pieces from the score of the renowned $1,100/month and will include some utilities. workshop are also invited to a light lunch at Schindler’s List, written by legendary com- For more information on the project and 12:30 PM at the Winchester Dondero Cultural poser John Williams! leasing opportunities, visit: www.sharedown- Center prior to the workshop. Meet the performers: town.com. “Gayle Brandeis’ work unveils a real Dr. Maria (Masha) Pisarenko is piano * * * * * world, our world, in which those going professor at the College of Southern Nevada, shareDOWNTOWN announces first Candidate Filing Period through difficult times, such as childhood music professor at Southern Utah University, retail tenant, Golden Fog coffee bar Began Monday traumas or the loss of a loved one, are not and the owner of Las Vegas Piano School. Slated to open in May in downtown Las The candidate filing period for non-judi- alone,” says Clark County Poet Laureate Maria Pisarenko is actively involved in cul- Vegas’ Arts District, the residential apartment cial offices in Clark County began Monday, Heather Lang-Cassera. “Her visit, by nature tural/musical/intellectual life of Las Vegas complex shareDOWNTOWN has announced March 2, and lasts through March 13. of her work, will offer insight into how the and beyond as a performer, educator, and its first retail tenant, Golden Fog Coffee. The Election Department will be accept- literary arts have an important role in the artistic/creative director. She is known for Golden Fog Coffee is a new venture ing candidate filing paperwork from 8 a.m. way we navigate our physical and emotional her prominent promotion of world music and conceived by Derek Douglas and his wife to 5 p.m. weekdays during that period in the experiences.” culture both nationally and internationally Juliet. A native Las Vegan, Derek Douglas Pueblo Room on the 1st floor of the Clark United States Poet Laureate Emeritus and leads an intensive concert schedule that is an artist professionally known as SNIPT County Government Center at 500 Grand Juan Felipe Herrera describes Brandeis’ The takes her all over the world. She performs who specializes in pop culture mixed media Central Parkway, Las Vegas. This filing Selfless Bliss of the Body as “a monumental with first-rate orchestras, playing on the most mashups and murals. Juliet is a hospitality period does not apply to judicial candidates achievement.” Herrera writes, “with this prestigious stages of the world, including the professional with over 15 years of event who were required to file in January. book, this almost-self-magic collection, all best stages in Russia, Asia, Europe, and the planning experience in the food and beverage Candidates are required to appear in per- of us can notice what it takes to inscribe United States. industry, including almost a decade of expe- son to pay the filing fee, show identification and see our hardened rushing lives as truly Dmytro Nehrych is a Ukrainian-born rience as a small business owner specializing and complete, verify and sign their filing meaningful.” violinist who earned a master’s degree in in wedding planning. forms. Additional information for candidates Brandeis’ novel, The Book of Dead Birds, Violin Performance from UNLV in 2018. Inspired by Juliet’s youth spent in San is available through the Election Department published by HarperColins, won the Bell- He is a winner of several violinist contests Francisco and Las Vegas’ hometown hockey website at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/vote. wether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction, in Ukraine, even being considered a Laureate team the Vegas Golden Knights, Golden Fog The 2020 primary election is on June 9, a prize that promotes work addressing so- of the International Concerts in the cities of Coffee will merge the couple’s individual with early voting from May 23 to June 5. The cial-justice issues. Among her many books, Yalta and Zaporizhia. He is also the winner passions, art and dining, into a casual coffee general election is Nov. 3, with early voting Brandeis is also the author of the memoir The of the 2013 UNLV Concerto Competition. bar offering high-quality specialty coffees from Oct. 17-30. If only one candidate files Art of Misdiagnosis: Surviving My Mother’s Being a member of Musicians Union of Las and a bakery / quick bite menu catering to from his/her party in a partisan contest, then Suicide. Her most recent book, a novel in Vegas, Dmytro Nehrych works at different plant-based options. that candidate will automatically appear on verse, Many Restless Concerns: The Vic- shows in famous casinos, such as the Wynn Golden Fog Coffee will exclusively the general election ballot. Residents are tims of Countess Bathory Speak in Chorus, and Rio. Since 2014, he has been a player in carry Sightglass Coffee, an independent, encouraged to check their voter registration was published by Black Lawrence Press in Las Vegas Philharmonic Symphony Orches- sibling-owned coffee company based in San status to make sure they will be able to vote February of 2020. This genre-bending book tra and has been performing as a first-chair Francisco that practices small production in the elections. To check your registration demonstrates the power of collective voice, violin in the music group, “String Valley”. methods to deliver the highest quality coffee status, enter your personal information in a demonstration highly relevant to today’s He also works at the NY Music Academy. roasts. Golden Fog Coffee is Sightglass Cof- the Registered Voter Services box on the sociopolitical climate. Svetlana Garitselov is a versatile Russian fee’s first presence in downtown Las Vegas. Election Department website. Residents who Brandeis’ poetry, fiction and essays have cellist who especially enjoys performing Espresso will be created using a Sanremo are eligible to vote but not yet registered are also appeared in numerous magazines and chamber music. She has performed with a Café Racer. encouraged to register. anthologies, such as The New York Times, piano trio and as a soloist throughout North As the Douglas family follows a plant- Voters are also reminded to help save The Washington Post, Longreads, Salon, America, Europe, Russia and Japan. Svetla- based lifestyle, Golden Fog Coffee’s menu County taxpayers more than $1.5 million this The Rumpus, The Nation, The Mississippi na has performed at the Eastman Summer will feature numerous plant-based items election season by choosing to receive their Review, and O, The Oprah Magazine, and Concert Series at Rochester NY, Eastman at created by local vendors. Golden Fog will sample ballot by email instead of through the have received several awards, including the Washington Square and Chautauqua music also specialize in hand-crafted latte art and regular mail. Every election year, the County QPB/Story Magazine Short Story Award, festival. Svetlana has been a principal cellist fine loose-leaf teas. spends more than $1.5 million and uses more a Barbara Mandigo Kelley Peace Poetry of Galina Vishnevskaya Opera center orches- “My wife and I have always loved the than 50 tons of paper and other resources to Award, a grant from the Barbara Deming tra, Chamber orchestra “Gnessinsky’s Vir- idea of opening a neighborhood coffee bar print and mail sample ballots. But now vot- Memorial Fund, and a Notable Essay in Best tuoso”, Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra, and the energy of the Arts District made it ers can now choose to receive their sample American Essays 2016. Eastman Philharmonia Orchestra, Odysseus the perfect location,” said Derek Douglas. ballots by email and help save taxpayers’ “I associate coffee with the happiest part of money and more than 1,000 trees. To choose a person’s day. 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Page 32 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 CITY BEAT Plaza Hotel Casino celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with green fireworks at 10 p.m., free dome party at 7 p.m. ET3 is an innovative, five-year program aimed at providing greater flexibility for ambulance care teams to address emergency health care needs of Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) beneficiaries following a 911 call. Patients are assessed on site with a low acuity clinical protocol and can be treated on-site thru telehealth by a Qualified Health Professional or transported to an appropriate non-emergency department alter- nate destination if appropriate for the patients’ condition. “This recognition by CMS il- lustrates the cutting edge EMS system we have here in the Las Vegas community and will give us the ability to provide even better A free St. Patrick’s Day party More” button. Boulder City Police care to the public through transport will overtake the iconic dome en- Department K-9s will be funded to a wider range of destinations, or AMR, MedicWest selected to trance of the Plaza Hotel & Casino with 100 percent of donations been selected to implement the getting the treatment they need in implement innovative CMS on Tuesday, March 17 starting at received. If donations exceed that Centers for Medicare & Medic- place,” said Steven Dralle, AMR ET3 pilot program in City of 7 p.m. The party will culminate at total, funds will roll over to the next aid Services’ (CMS) Emergency Regional President. Las Vegas, North Las Vegas 10 p.m. with a live fireworks show department in need. Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) As the ground transport arm and Clark County shot from multiple locations on the * * * * * program in Las Vegas, beginning of GMR, AMR has operations in American Medical Response Plaza’s rooftops, lighting up the sky this year. AMR is the single largest thousands of U.S. communities, (AMR) and MedicWest Ambu- with green pyrotechnics viewable awardee under the program with 62 making the company a natural fit lance, both Global Medical Re- by the party guests, those on Fre- geographic locations across Ameri- for ET3’s vast scope. sponse (GMR) companies, have mont Street and beyond. ca. CMS named 205 awardees. * * * * * The Plaza invites the public to join in the fun taking place throughout the evening under the dome porte-cochere, where guests will enjoy St. Patrick’s inspired entertainment and a DJ. The party will also offer several Las Vegas welcomed 3.5 drink specials, including green beer million visitors in January, for $4, an Irish Mule for $5, $15 up from last year buckets of Guinness beer (6 cans), Las Vegas welcomed approxi- $3 shots of Jameson Irish Whis- mately 3.5 million visitors in Jan- key, and a can of Guinness paired uary, up 3.9 percent from last year, with a shot of Jameson for $6. The according to research published Plaza’s popular $15 yardstick well today by the Las Vegas Convention cocktails will also be available, and Visitors Authority (LVCVA.) and guests at the dome party will The month also saw positive receive discounts redeemable for gains in citywide occupancy, which cocktails at the Plaza’s Omaha or averaged 85.9 percent, up 1.9 points Race & Sports Book bars on the from last year. Weekend occupancy casino floor. averaged 90.1 percent while mid- And to celebrate the luck of the week occupancy averaged 83.8 Irish all month long, guests can play percent, representing a year over S.R. 159 upgrades, lane the Lucky Pot Kiosk Game every year increase of 1.3 and 1.7 points, Tuesday and Thursday in March respectively. for a chance to win $1,000. Business travel to Las Vegas also restrictions thru May 14 * * * * * remained healthy, with the destina- K9s of BCPD looking for tion hosting approximately 717,000 The Nevada Department of work zones will be closed while while travelling through the work community heroes! meeting or convention attendees Transportation (NDOT) mainte- flagging operations are active. zone, heed construction signage, Boulder City Police Depart- in January, a 4.9 percent gain from nance crews will be crack sealing Bicyclists, meanwhile, must still and take alternate detour routes, if ment’s K-9 Luna and K-9 Lloyd are last year. This was supported in part a 9-mile-stretch of State Route 159 follow all applicable traffic laws, possible. NDOT works with Waze sometimes working in dangerous by the return of large conventions from Blue Diamond Road to the including stopping for flaggers. to inform the public about planned situations. Their days may include including the Homebuilders Show, Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center “Crack filling prevents further highway restrictions, but unsched- helping their human handlers work which drew 68,000 attendees, and from 6 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., through roadway deterioration for a smooth- uled construction changes, closures with local and federal agencies to the Kitchen and Bath Industry May 14 in Clark County. er, safer driving experience,” said and restrictions are possible due to assist in searches or pursue offend- Show, which had 33,000 attendees, Crews will be working in 1-mile NDOT spokesman Tony Illia. weather or other factors. For the ers such as murder suspects. Like both held at the Las Vegas Conven- increments, using flaggers and pi- “It’s a cost-effective maintenance latest state highway conditions, many police agencies, bulletproof tion Center. lot cars to safely escort motorists solution that extends the roadway’s visit nvroads.com or call 511 before vests for K-9s are not in the budget. With nearly $17 billion in proj- through active construction zones. lifecycle.” driving. Non-profitKeeping K-9s in Kevlar ects currently under construction or Trail head parking areas within Motorists should use caution * * * * * raises community funds to help recently announced throughout the build rapport with law enforcement destination, Las Vegas continues and fund K-9’s with bulletproof to expand its one-of-a-kind offer- (Kevlar) vests. ings and experiences and exceed Most law enforcement agencies visitors’ expectations. Tourism receive K-9 Kevlar vests through generates $58 billion annually in the generosity of community do- Southern Nevada and the Las Vegas nors. The quality and safety pro- valley. vided by Kevlar vests (made by Compiled and distributed by the the company K9 Storm) come with Las Vegas Convention Center’s Re- a high price: $2,600 each. The K9 search Center, the Monthly Execu- Kevlar vests protect against stab- tive Summary reflects tourism data bing, shrapnel, and bullets shot from several agencies including the from common handguns. Keeping LVCVA, McCarran International K-9s in Kevlar wants to help Boul- Airport, the Nevada Gaming Con- der City in a fundraising effort trol Board and the NV Department to assist the four-pawed officers. of Transportation (NDOT). Fundraising will continue until the To learn more about the Las K-9s are vested. Vegas Convention and Visitors Keeping K-9s in Kevlar raises Authority and its resort partners, community funds through PayPal visit LVCVA.com. from their Facebook page’s “Learn * * * * * Ongoing construction around the resort corridor impacting traffic this week Several ongoing construction and street light poles. lane in each direction next week. projects will continue to impact —Koval Lane between Trop- This project, which includes work traffic on and near the Strip next icana and Sands avenues will be on storm drains and repaving, is week and into the near future. reduced to one lane in each direc- expected to be finished in June. —Las Vegas Boulevard be- tion at various times between 8 p.m. These and other projects in the tween Spring Mountain Road and 6 a.m. on weeknights for the Resort Corridor have special or and Sahara Avenue will be lim- next few months. No lane closures suspended work hours during the ited to one lane in each direction are expected during the days and various large special events and at various times during overnight on weekends. The project, which conferences held here, including construction hours next week. The includes repaving and other road the upcoming NFL Draft. single-lane restrictions may be in improvements, is expected to be More information about these place from 11:30 p.m. to 11 a.m. finished in June. projects is available at www.Re- each weekday, with the first shift —Las Vegas Boulevard be- sortCorridor.com. starting 11:30 p.m. Sunday and the tween Tropicana Avenue and Residents are encouraged to last shift of the week ending at 11 Mandalay Bay Road will have visit the website to sign up to re- a.m. During non-construction hours one lane closed in each direction at ceive email updates about ongoing (11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily) and on various locations until this summer construction impacts. In addition, weekends, two or three lanes will be as crews work to widen sidewalks residents and visitors who use the open in each direction on Las Ve- and install bollards in this area. Regional Transportation Commis- gas Boulevard in this area. Similar There may also be times when two sion bus service along Las Vegas lane closures are expected in the lanes are closed in one direction or Boulevard should visit the RTC’s following weeks for this project, the other. website for information about which includes repaving Las Vegas —Karen Avenue between changes to bus routes and bus stop From L-R: Officer Alan Nutzman with K-9 Luna; Boulevard, replacing a main water Paradise Road and Maryland closures during construction. Officer Armando Salazar with K-9 Lloyd. line, and upgrades to traffic signals Parkway will be limited to one * * * * * Page 26 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 Why Encouragement Matters in Leadership By Doug Dickerson “If you are a leader, you should never forget that everyone needs encouragement.” — John Maxwell As a young boy, he worked in a factory but had an intense desire to be a singer. When he turned ten years old, he took his first voice lesson which procured a less than encouraging remark from his teacher, “You can’t sing. You haven’t any voice at all. Your voice sounds like a wind in the shutters.” His mother, however, believed that he could learn to sing. She was very poor, but she hugged him and DoUg DICkErsoN said, “My boy, I’m going to make every sacrifice to pay for your voice lenged you to be your best and lessons.” pushed you to go further than you Her encouragement and sacrifice thought possible? for her son proved to be invaluable. I’m thankful for teachers who He became known as one of the helped me reclaim the confidence world’s greatest singers. His name I need to succeed in school due Encouragement pays of encouragement at the moment that is especially true with encour- is Enrico Caruso. to my struggle with dyslexia. immediate dividends in which it was given. It may not agement. Every leader worth his I’m always inspired by stories Without their understanding and In any given moment, a word of seem like all that much to you at or her salt is an encouragement to like this. To think that the turning their encouragement to me to push encouragement is the boost a friend the time, but it could make all the those around them. It’s in a leader’s point for a world-renowned singer through and overcome my learning or colleague needs. Without your difference in the world to the one DNA. was the encouragement from one challenges, I wouldn’t be where I knowledge, encouragement can be who just received it. While it’s never about what you person who believed in him when am today. a game-changer for someone who Encouragement get in return, every word of encour- others passed him over. There are many benefits to en- may have felt like giving up and creates margins agement you give as a leader has a Think about your own story. couraging those around you, but throwing in the towel. Have you ever had those times boomerang effect and comes back Who was it that inspired and chal- here are three that stand out. Never underestimate the power when you just felt stuck? You were around in positive ways in your in that funk and it was like your own life. BEHIND THE MIKE head was in a cloud. I know I have. Final Thoughts Many times. When I look back, I By our words and actions, we are can see where it was a word of en- either building or destroying. As a Facing Failure couragement snapped me out of it. leader, let me admonish you to see By Michael A. Aun the benefits of any successes. When It caused me to look at my circum- the best in others, believe the best in We all get kicked in the teeth at you absorb defeat and you never stances from a different perspective others, and speak words of encour- some point in our life. If it has not really lose anything because of and try another way. agement to those around you. When happened to you yet, it is just a mat- the valuable lesson you take away. Your word of encouragement you do, everyone benefits. ter of time. Failure is the process by Some might even argue, the bigger may be all it takes for someone else * * * * * which we succeed. If you are not the failure the greater the lesson. to find new margins they need. Doug Dickerson is a syndicated failing, you are probably not trying. Failure is not the opposite of Encouragement creates columnist. He writes a weekly col- That said, do not get good at success; in fact, it is part and parcel a boomerang effect umn for this newspaper. To contact it… otherwise you will become just to success. Failure is a destination There’s an old saying, “What Doug Dickerson go to www.doug- another loser in life. We often fall of those who give up. Success is goes around, comes around,” and dickerson.net. short because of the risk of failure. the reward for those who keep When my beautiful little grand- getting up. children visit, I see them evolve. This explains why socialism will One-year old Adelaide Olivia is never work. Churchill said it best: a lot like her cousins Ashley, Ava, “Its inherent virtue is the sharing Cameron and Keenan. A risk taker of misery.” It is okay to fail many at first… then she plops down with times as long as we take responsi- an element of frustration. MICHAEL A. AUN bility and never blame another for The good news is she has a short the area of observational comedy, our defeat. memory and hops back up, seeking always seeking to find the humor I would rather live a generation another way to flop. It is the story of in a situation. He cleverly said “Do with tons of mistakes than to enjoy life. Failure is just another opportu- not think of it as failure. Think of it a lifetime of never failing for never nity to begin again. Infant children as time-released success.” having tried. Doubt has killed more like Adelaide are preprogrammed If I could get into little Ade- dreams than failure ever will. to bounce back up and have another laide’s mind, that is exactly how We all have moments of insecu- go at it. They see it as a detour, not she sees the next hurdle. The nice rity and uncertainty, but education a dead-end. thing for infant children is there is will breed confidence, hope and The clever thing about innocent no expiration date on trying. They ultimately peace in your heart. infant children is they never let take a deep breath and dive right Michael Aun is a syndicated col- success become an obstacle and in again. umnist and writes a weekly column they never let failure get into their In life, the message one garners for this newspaper. To contact Mi- hearts. They keep plugging, deter- from frequent failures far outweigh chael Aun go to www.aunline.com. mined to find another way to reach their goals. For a little one like Adelaide Olivia, each letdown is a lesson in Bob Beckett how not to do it again. Moreover, Attorney At Law it is an admission that they are not afraid of the consequences of Elected 5 terms as Nye County District Attorney disappointment. Those become a Practice areas steppingstone to success. Criminal defense, Personal injury, Bankruptcy I shared the platform with CPAE Hall of Fame Speaker Dennis Wait- and debt, Car accident, DUI and DWI ley on several occasions. He says, Licensed for 29 years “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is a delay, AVVO CONTRIBUTIONS not a defeat. It is a temporary de- Beckett knows Nevada criminal law tour, not a dead end.” More simply put, if one is not — especially how to get the most out of willing to fail one can never be the probation/monitoring system. ready to succeed. It is the price of Beckett provides very effective and admission. My old friend Bob Orben, an personable service — His fees are also fair Sundays from 11.30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. author and speaker who is a fellow Please call 775-513-0942 Legend of the Speaking Profession, for more information was a speech writer for Gerald R. (702) 334-4886 Ford. He was a leading expert in OUT WITH CABLE. IN WITH SAVINGS. $ † ™ Get a 100 AT&T Visa® Reward Card when you sign up for DIRECTV SELECT Package or above. MUST MAINTAIN SVC & REDEEM W/IN 75 DAYS (CARD IN 4 WKS). Ends 8/15/18. Restrs apply. See below for o er details.

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Current projections suggest that by the mid-2030s, Social Security will have a shortfall that leaves roughly a quarter of scheduled benefits unfunded. Many lawmakers see raising the full retirement age for Social Security benefits as a potential solution to the program’s financial woes. Proponents cite the rise in life expectancies and the resulting shift in demand for Social Security as reasons to modify the retirement age upward. Yet with many of the proposals to raise the retirement age, the net impact likely won’t be to get people to claim Social Security later but rather simply to reduce what they receive when they do claim. The history of Social Security’s retirement age been suggested for a possible new actual benefits, few people wait go down between 5 and 10 percent participants and the American pub- Proposals to increase the retire- law, with the same arguments about that long, and the rise in retirement for every year that the retirement lic as a whole. As lawmakers come ment age for Social Security aren’t economic stability of the program age to 66 and subsequently toward age goes up. up with new ideas, you’ll want to new. One need only look back at supporting the moves. Yet amid 67 has shown no signs of reversing Similar cuts would occur under look at them closely to see what history to see how such ideas have most of the proposals, few actually that trend. More people claim at 62, current law if retirement ages were the true impact is likely to be. Only played out in the past. Back in the stop to look at the actual impact on when early Social Security benefits increased from 67 to higher levels. if you’re comfortable with all the early 1980s, a grand compromise benefits that would occur. first become available to workers, Proponents argue that giving consequences does it make sense to between President Ronald Reagan Does a higher retirement than at any other age. That fact early retirees the chance to get at support one proposal over another. and a Democratic-controlled Con- age really affect behavior? hasn’t changed markedly even with least some benefits is better than * * * * * gress led to a gradual increase in the The way that most people discuss changes in the full retirement age simply eliminating the ability to Dan Caplinger has been a con- retirement age. Over the course of potential increases in the retirement under the program. claim early at all. Yet with many tract writer for the Motley Fool nearly 40 years, the retirement age age suggests that people would end Higher full retirement age people relying on Social Security since 2006. As the Fool’s Director went from 65 to 67, with a long up working longer. There’s an idea + no change in claiming for the bulk of their retirement in- of Investment Planning, Dan over- break in the middle at 66. Currently, that most people used to work until behavior = benefit cut come, reducing that amount further sees much of the personal-finance those who have turned 62 in the hitting 65. When the Social Security When lawmakers advocate for from current levels is a recipe for and investment-planning content past year have started to see slightly full retirement age and the age for higher retirement ages without financial disaster for millions of published daily on Fool.com. With older retirement ages, and the age claiming Medicare were aligned at making similar changes to the age Americans. a background as an estate-planning will rise in two-month increments that same 65-year-old point, there for collecting early benefits, then Consider the consequences attorney and independent financial annually before topping out at 67. were multiple reasons why people net impact is simply to cut month- There’s no easy solution to consultant, Dan’s articles are based Now, lawmakers are looking would target 65 as a prospective ly benefits to retirees. The exact Social Security’s financial woes, on more than 20 years of experience at similar proposals for the future. retirement date. amount depends on the age at which and other proposals to shore up the from all angles of the financial Ages of between 68 and 70 have Yet when it comes to claiming you’d claim, but in general, benefits system would also have impacts on world. Five more facts you might not know about Social Security By Barbara Duckett Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Las Vegas What kind of questions do you and your friends ask about Social Security? When do my benefits ar- rive? What are Social Security work credits, and do they have anything to do with the way my benefits are figured? Will I be automatically enrolled in Medicare? Read on to find the answers to these questions. 1. Social Security benefits are paid in the month following the month for which they are due. When you meet all the require- ments for eligibility, the benefit check you receive is payment for the prior month’s benefits. For information on the payment of benefits, you can read our pamphlet, What You Need to Know When You Get Retirement or Survivors Benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/EN-05-10077.pdf. To know when checks will be paid, you can save the Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments to your “Favorites” or print it by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/calendar.htm. 2. We don’t pay benefits for the month of death. Social Security uses the same throughout-the-month rule to deter- mine eligibility for the benefit that up to 50 percent of beneficiary’s Retired workers need 40 work Medicare Part A (hospital insur- A and B when you turn age 65. is due for the month of death. You amount. Survivors benefits usually credits to be eligible for benefits, ance) helps pay for inpatient care in You can then decline Part B if you must live through the full month range from about 75 percent to 100 but your work credits alone do not a hospital or skilled nursing facility choose, since it requires a monthly to be eligible for the payment. See percent of the deceased worker’s determine how much you will re- following a hospital stay. It also premium. the pamphlet above in the section amount. ceive each month. When we figure pays for some home health care If you are not receiving retire- titled If a beneficiary dies at www. Visit our Understanding the your retirement benefit, we use the and hospice care. Medicare Part B ment benefits as you approach socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05- Benefitspublication for an explana- average of your highest 35 years (medical insurance) helps pay for age 65, you should contact Social 10077.pdf for more information tion of the amounts family members of earnings. services from doctors and other Security three months before age about when a check is due. receive at www.socialsecurity.gov/ See Your Retirement Benefit: health care providers, outpatient 65 to sign up for Medicare Part A 3. Survivors benefits can re- pubs/EN-05-10024.pdf. How It Is Figured at www.socialse- care, home health care, durable and B. Even if you don’t want to place a percentage of the work- 4. Work credits determine curity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10070.pdf. medical equipment, and some pre- retire at 65, you should sign up for er’s earnings for family members. eligibility for benefits, but your 5. If you receive retirement ventative services. Medicare only. The eligible family members lifetime earnings are used to benefits before you reach age 65, When you’re already receiving For more details, check out our of a retired or disabled beneficiary calculate your monthly benefit you will be automatically enrolled retirement benefits, we automatical- Medicare page at www.socialsecu- may receive a monthly payment of amount. in Medicare. ly sign you up for Medicare Parts rity.gov/medicare. Page 28 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 What You Need To Know By Dr Nina Radcliff Coronavirus Preparedness

the vast majority of those infected influenza and other illnesses — it sential medicines and Prevention so far have only mild symptoms works!! —Have essential household By Dr. Nina Radcliff, MD your safety and wellbeing. and are expected to make full —Wash your hands, often, items on hand The coronavirus, COVID-19, is —The Centers for Disease Con- recoveries. Cases show there is with soap and water for at least 20 —Have a plan/support system in not expected to disappear soon and trol and Prevention (CDC) — along greater vulnerability to those with seconds. If soap and water are not place for elderly family members there will be community-related with the extensive network of U.S. underlying health conditions. available, use an alcohol-based Too, the CDC has announced spread. The outbreak toll has sown public health agencies, integrated From the earliest stages we hand sanitizer. that “Social Distancing Measures” fear and worry — all of which can health teams—locally, national have been warned by the CDC this —Avoid touching your eyes, may be utilized by schools, work- inflate the reality of risk and para- and internationally—are taking coronavirus, COVID-19, would be nose, and mouth. places and other gatherings which lyze people with ruminating “what firm measures to protect the U.S. in the U.S. with warnings to remain —Avoid contact with people can reduce virus transmission if” thoughts. public health. alert and be prepared. Are you? who are sick. by decreasing the frequency and Words like outbreak, crisis, epi- Moment by moment this skilled Preparedness: As a medical —Cover your cough or sneeze duration of social contact among demic, community spread — along network closely monitors the out- physician, I am urging everyone to: with a tissue, then throw the tissue persons of all ages. What commu- with constant news — all contribute break and takes aggressive action —Pay Attention to credible in the trash. nity spread looks like in the United to worries and can cause people’s for your protection, at home and sources —Clean/disinfect frequently States will vary greatly, by time, —Up-to-date information is touched objects and surfaces. emotions to run all over the place. abroad — providing updates and place, and community by communi- I’m not trying to minimize communications along with needed and will be available on www.cdc. —Stay home if you are sick — ty. Harness anxious thoughts about concerns, but it’s important to take actions to contain, take care of pa- gov. This agency works to protect particularly if experiencing a fever COVID-19 and redirect them into a step back and keep perspective. tients and our healthcare workers. our nation’s health security. It also or flu symptoms. Sharing is not action—stay informed, be prepared, Stay aware, informed, and proac- The U.S.: provides guidance on prevention caring when it comes to germs. and take preventative steps. tive with credible information while —Has taken the swiftest, most and preparation you can take, that Take Measures: Keep healthy * * * * * taking preparedness precautions aggressive actions of any country is science-based. —Exercise, eat a nutritious diet, This article is for general in- and measures to avoid the corona- to confront the coronavirus (experts —Steer clear of misinformation/ get quality and appropriate quantity virus, influenza and other illnesses. agree the initial travel restrictions myths/conspiracy theories on so- of sleep, stay hydrated, take pro- formation only and should not be There are a number of actions you by US saved lives). cial networks—they only serve to active measures to manage stress used for the diagnosis or treatment can take to protect yourself and —Is the #1 travel destination in inflate your understanding of risk (including worries and fear over of medical conditions and cannot your family. the world, yet we have far fewer and do little to prepare you or take coronavirus) and do everything you substitute for the advice from your As an acute care physician, we cases of the disease than even preventative measures. can to stay healthy right now. medical professional. Dr. Nina has know that effective preparation countries with much less travel or —Stay informed and respect —Family plan — talk through used all reasonable care in com- requires real expertise. And in the a much smaller population. warnings about travel, events, and these proactive, practical actions. piling the current information but US, we have that working with us! —Has vaccine development un- gatherings. —Concerned about your health it may not apply to you and your —The U.S. is a world leader in derway and enough diagnostic kits —Schools and companies or any symptoms? See your health- symptoms. Always consult a doctor concerns of public health - with to test 75,000 people, with more should issue communications. care provider. or other health care professional outstanding, skilled experts making on the way. 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Award-winning singer Ronnie Rose Award-winning Sid the Kid, Saxsation Big Band Page 30 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 4-10, 2020 July 10-16, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 27 andis, predictions digesting these based compounds, on lots of emthe- fruitingthus far bodiesto look (mushrooms). in more detail We on issuemate withmodeling mycoremediation to do groundbreak is that- myceliumpirical data ferries about them how tomuch the plant’s global cana regional then remove basis, the especially fruiting bodies, given iting often research fails tointo completely the likelihood rid soil of roots,average where temperature they’re isabsorbed. expected Into andthat theclimate contaminated change has ecosystem not only ofthings a given like toxic floods compound, in the Pacificinstead exchange,rise and by the when. plant releases com- willlarge-scale be one step but closeralso localto regaining conse- simplyNorthwest, reducing expected the concentration. moisture flux pounds“Global that climateare vital models for the (GCMs) fungi’s health.quences. 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It’s a Climate Impacts Group at the Uni- analyzing RCMs can we assess the with researchers around the world pounds made up of dangerous — arsenic, mercury, copper, dioxins relatively new technique, without versity of Washington (UW). influence of myriad fixed geograph- with the hope that more and more and relatively large — molecules. and organophosphates. many case studies to support its According to ClimatePrediction. ic conditions and other local factors scientists will start to run RCMs in By breaking these molecules into If fungi are so effective at clean- use (despite a good amount of lab smallernet, a volunteerpieces, fungi computing help to reduce and ingsuch up as our land environment, height, land use,why lakes, isn’t testing).their own Thankfully, regions to helpthis situationplanners theirclimate toxicity. modeling In other project instances, out of thissea breeze,technique mountain more rangeswidespread? and lo- isplan changing. and improve In 2017, people’s for example, lives soilsthe UK’s are contaminated University withof Oxford, funda- Forcalized starters, weather it’s patterns a slow on process. climate adespite large batch the warming of oyster climate. mushrooms mentalglobal elementsclimate suchmodels as cadmium, (GCMs) Asimpacts with anyfor abiological particular strategy metropoli for- wasGCMs used to and remediate RCMs soilare damagedboth im- arsenic,are designed and mercury, to calculate which what can’t the environmentaltan area, state or clean-up, country. mycore- byportant California tools inwildfires. figuring Theout samehow beclimate broken is doingdown. 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The cal scale than GCMs are able to * * * * * globalthe 501(c)3climate models? nonprofit -- Rich W., many greenhouse gas emissions in Seattle, WA the atmosphere. Climate science points are then laid out in a grid provide,” adds ClimatePrediction. EarthTalk® is produced by EarthTalkScientists (and. Toeconomists donate, and has come a long way since its covering the planet’s surface. The net. “Regional models provide one Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss for businessvisit www.earthtalk.org. people) love to create early days a few decades back, but more points at play, the finer the res- solution to this problem.” the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. models to help predict future out- most of what we think will happen olution (and accuracy) of the model. UW’s Climate Impacts Group To donate, visit www.earthtalk. comesSend as questions a way to direct to: quesplanning- regarding global warming comes Nowadays climate researchers has been able to leverage its exper- org. Send questions to: question@ [email protected]. preparedness efforts. Clima- from global climate models — that are applying what they have learned tise in global and now regional cli- earthtalk.org. Dear EarthTalk: How is it that fungi can help clean up contami- nated soils? — M. Sharpe, Canton, CT Like animals, fungi derive en- ergy by breaking down large mol- ecules into smaller compounds. They do so by secreting enzymes and acids onto whatever it is they intend to consume, and then absorb- ing the byproducts of this digestion process. While fungi primarily consume biological matter (like dead wood), their enzymes can also break down a wide array of man-made com- pounds. In fact, fungi are so good at this, we’re now employing them to clean up contaminated soils via a technique known as mycoreme- diation. Of course, these fungi are just doing what they evolved to do eons ago. Underneath our feet, massive fungal networks run through the soil, with many fungal species de- veloping a symbiotic relationship with plants whereby a part of the fungus (the mycelium) grows ad- jacent to — and sometimes inside Underground mycelium networks can absorb and break down a wide range of natural and man-made compounds, of — the roots of the plant. The and that’s why we’re using them to clean up contaminated sites naturally. This graphic shows the United Kingdom as represented in a Global Climate Model (GCM), a Regional Climate Model (RCM) and actual observations. LASLAS VEGASVEGAS TRIBUNETRIBUNE CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIEDS

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