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“ITRIBUNE may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” — Voltaire NEPA rules changes will benefit the economy and environment By Thomas Mitchell the National Environmental Policy and Sean McGarvey, president of President Donald Trump an- Act (NEPA) of 1970, aiming to cut North America’s Building Trades nounced this past week that his the approval time for such projects Unions — argued that the changes Council on Environmental Quality in half. would actually benefit the envi- is streamlining the rules for major The council published the ronment. infrastructure projects — such as changes in the Federal Register on “Consistent with its environ- roads, bridges, pipelines and power Friday, setting in motion a 60-day mental mission, modernizing NEPA transmission lines — required by comment period. The changes are will accelerate projects that im- widely expected to be challenged in prove the efficiency of our trans- the courts by the usual self-styled portation and distribution systems, My Point environmental groups. thereby reducing traffic congestion Businesses and labor unions and associated emissions,” Dono- hailed the proposal as long overdue, hue and McGarvey write. “It will of View but environmental groups assailed also spur investment in renewable By Rolando Larraz it, saying the changes would con- energy sources and transmission Once again Peter Guzman and tribute to climate change. infrastructure, much of which is Otto Merida invited me to lunch In an opinion piece penned for subject to delays by current NEPA and they did not even allow me to The Hill — Tom Donohue, CEO of procedures. And timelier imple- leave the tip; we had a wonderful President Trump announces changes to NEPA rules. the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, (See NEPA, Page 2) time remembering the old Las Ve- gas days and reminisced very little about politics, but what little we The homeless war continues did reminisce about politics will remain private and out of the public By Rolando Larraz do what we do — put it out on the knowledge. Las Vegas Tribune sidewalk. The invitation was to celebrate No more Mr. Nice Guy! From The sidewalk belongs to the my return to the airtime of Radio now on, coming to work and finding city, so if the city does not know Tribune with my radio show Face a homeless person at the front door how to clean up the mess from the the Tribune that was off the air for sleeping — and who then gets upset homeless, the city should be shown one whole year. because he is being woken up and how, since they are responsible for And speaking of my return to the starts throwing things out before he picking up their trash, their entire airwaves, I am happy to announce takes a pee — is a thing of the past. mess and their dirty laundry. that Peter Guzman and Otto Meri- From now on every time a busi- If City Councilwoman Olivia da, President and former President ness person sees someone sleeping Diaz wants to protect homeless of the Latin Chamber of Commerce at their front door they will likely people who interfere and interrupt of Las Vegas, will be my guests on pick up all their belongings and (See Homeless War, Page 4) that Face The Tribune radio show on January 27. It promises to be a good show The Women’s March: Anti-Trump/ because both Guzman and Merida had been the target of my political Anti-America/Anti-Rights Movement critics in the past and now they are coming back to face the Tribune. By Wetonia Bridges-Houlihan dogs can hear with no clear logic And on to another topic, I just Las Vegas Tribune among the thousands of them. They got out off the telephone with my Since we are in the wake of the scream for justice for women’s dear friend Jerry Cocci in Buffalo Women’s March, we see the world rights while carrying a Palestinian New York who was telling me that grab hold of the utmost hypocritical flag. They scream for equality but Gianni Russo, The Hollywood movement since the hashtag #ME- cry victim when equal standards Godfather, will be in Buffalo this TOO movement hit Hollywood are expected as equal performance. March and they both are going to Trending status: The Women’s Ironic, isn’t it? be doing the Face The Tribune radio March. Full of feminism ready to Women call out of work to show when they call in. pounce, but with no real message protest for gender pay, to prove If I am excited about my return behind it. they deserve the same pay as the to Face The Tribune, even more am The Women’s March really took man—who, by the way, is work- I excited about my participation as hold after Trump won the Presi- ing while the women protest…. second banana on the new show dency in the 2016 election. It was HA-HA!... that’s what some call that will debut on Radio Tribune, at that moment the whiteknuckling “Liberal Logic.” Morning Java with Wetonia Bridg- of feminists could be felt around With that said, these pink pussy- es-Houlihan, and she has asked me the globe. We had to put a label on hat-wearing individuals march for to be her co-host for those thirty them, so we called them Social Jus- so-called “equality,” for so-called minutes of real java with a little tice Warriors. (SJW). They seem to “humanity,” and for so-called bit of everything. I am honored for offer up the high pitched cries only (See Women’s March, Page 8) the invitation and said YES faster than I could get up from my chair at my age. Trump defenders argue president Now onto a more serious issue; what is more serious than judicial can’t be removed for abuse of power elections where the life and the By Zack Budryk of President Andrew Johnson. freedom of many humans are at The Hill “So I am making an argument stake? Attorney Alan Dershowitz, who much like the argument made by One hundred and thirty-seven will serve as counsel to President the great Justice Curtis,” he said. names have been placed on the Trump in his impeachment trial, “And to call them absurdist is to, ballots; many of them have no one said Sunday that a president cannot you know, insult one of the greatest running against them and many be impeached and removed from jurists in American history. The ar- of the most corrupt judges did not office for abuse of power, arguing gument is a strong one. The Senate have anyone with the courage to the position negates the need for should hear it.” run against them. WHY IS THAT? additional witnesses. Dershowitz’s “absurdist” refer- Because those good and honest Dershowitz said on ABC’s “This ence was in response to comments judges are so afraid to put their Week” Sunday that the argument by House Intelligence Committee names on the same ballot as the echoed that of Supreme Court Jus- Chair Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), who corrupt judges and possibly become tice Benjamin Curtis in his defense (See Abuse of Power, Page 4) victims of their retaliation if they do not win, and they will most likely not win because corruption Ripping the Loincloth off the Little Caucus that Couldn’t usually wins. By Chuck Muth Well, as you’re about to see, That is why we need to make Part two of a series those two losses can’t possibly be sure that the election of our judges In Part I of “Ripping the Loin- used as “proof” that “Jill can’t win.” does not depend on the attorneys, cloth Off the Little Caucus that But first, a little baseball story… the legal community and their Couldn’t” I noted the claim being Last October - around the same employees and family members be- flung around by certain members of time the Little Caucus that Couldn’t cause they are going to control the the Nevada Republican Assembly was pushing the notion that Jill results of who stays on the bench Caucus that former conservative couldn’t win after two losses — the and who does not. Assemblywoman Jill Dickman Houston Astros lost their first two I still remember a judge who, “can’t win” back her District 31 games of the World Series to the during the last judicial election seat. Washington Nationals. asked one of the attorneys repre- They point to the fact that she At home. senting a litigant to “approach” the lost her re-election bids in 2016 and And all the experts said it was bench and ask how it was that he 2018; saying that proves there’s no over. NO WAY the Astros could (See My Point of View, Page 2) way she can win in 2020. (See Caucus Exposed, Page 6) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / January 22-28, 2020 How the Democrats lie to the nation By Tribune Media Group The Republican Party needs to An email to a registered Repub- realize that the country is in a very lican from a woman calling herself dangerous situation because their Sophia read as follows: “According collective voice could become to our records, you’re marked as a MUTE if they allow the American likely Democratic voter. But our re- socialist-communist party, with the cords have your preferred candidate help of the American socialist-com- in the Democratic Primary listed as munist media, to brainwash the MISSING.” minds of the voters with lies and “...preferred candidate in the misrepresentations. Democratic Primary listed as The same is the situation with MISSING” because the recipient the Spanish language publications of that email is not a registered and television newscasts wherein Democrat or a “likely Democratic they attack the present adminis- voter.” The recipient is a registered tration and only show what is best Republican but the socialist groups for their interests and the benefit of that are working on the Democrat’s the American socialist-communist side are either pretending to know party. otherwise or lying and that is how If the Republican Party does not want to correct its mistakes, others the Democrats operate. (advertised) and the Republican American electoral what they stand will take that decision as not caring Unfortunately, the Democrats Party is not an exception. for and what they are all about the and educate the youth and the rest can get away with such unscrupu- If the Republican Party does not Democrats who lie will, and they’ll of the community who are willing TRIBUNE lous behavior because the Republi- take time to tell the audience in the pretend to be what they are not. to hear the other side. VOL. 21, NO. 48 cans continue with their indifferent behavior of not promoting the true FOUNDER qualifications of the party. Clark County teachers union Rolando Larraz The Republican Party needs to realize that the nation is facing a PUBLISHER socialist media war where the me- endorses socialist Bernie Sanders AND dia tries to brainwash the minds of EDITOR IN CHIEF By Thomas Mitchell Rolando Larraz the American voters and it is time The Clark County Education Association — the to counter-attack the political game district’s teachers union — announced it is endorsing GENERAL MANAGER of those who are not willing to let socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in the upcoming Perly Viasmensky the past go. Feb. 22 Nevada Democratic presidential caucus. For years the American social- The union said it surveyed its registered Democratic MANAGING EDITOR ist-communist members of the members via a straw poll and Sanders came out on Maramis Choufani media are used to being in cahoots top among 14 candidates listed. It did not release any with the Democrat Party and con- data on the number of teachers surveyed or the vote PRODUCTION trolling the mentality of the Amer- margin outcome. Don Snook ican voters. “CCEA is proud to have endorsed Senator Bernie The Republican Party, the Re- ASSOCIATE EDITOR Sanders for President. Senator Sanders has a stellar Colleen Lloyd publican leaders, and the Republi- record of supporting educators. His position on public can voters need to open their eyes education issues is second to none. He has always been INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER and not allow the Media to poison a champion for educators and working class people. He Kenneth A. Wegner the minds of those who listen to has our support. He has spent time with our members them. It is time for the Republican and has made a firm commitment to advance public For advertising Party to come back down to reality education in our country,” CCEA President Vikki rates, deadlines and learn that even the best products Courtney is quoted as saying in a press release. call 702-426-6022 in a market, the best merchandise in Teachers endorsing a socialist — what does that say a store, still need to be publicized or 702-426-5962 about the local education establishment? Las Vegas Tribune is published weekly at 717 So. 9th Street, NEPA Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. (Continued from Page 1) A Maryland public transit project nearly $1 trillion backlog in trans- our health and safety.” Main Number: (702) 714-0119 mentation of conservation projects stretched out for 14 years. portation projects alone. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ac- RadioTribune Call-in Number will help mitigate environmental “We want to build new roads, Democratic House Natural Re- cused the administration of block- (702) 983-0711 impacts, such as damaging floods bridges, tunnels, highways bigger, sources Committee Chairman Raul ing any federal efforts to confront Website: and wildfires.” better, faster,” Trump was quoted Grijalva of Arizona said in a press climate change. “These new guide- LasVegasTribune.com In recent years, major projects by The Wall Street Journal as release, “Polluting industries need lines undermine critical building All rights reserved. Statements, have taken an average of four- saying at a White House press con- more public oversight, not less, and requirements that ensure that our opinions and points of view and-a-half years to be approved. ference, where he was flanked by supporting this approach means ig- communities are able to withstand expressed by the writers are their own and do not necessarily The council aims to cut that to two business and union leaders. “These noring real-world consequences in the growing threat posed by the represent those of the publish- years. A number of projects have endless delays waste money, keep favor of Trump administration fairy climate crisis,” she was quoted as er. Information, including prices taken far longer to be approved. An projects from breaking ground and tales. The courts have been crystal saying by The Associated Press. and times, is considered correct airport runway expansion in Taos, deny jobs to our nation’s incredible clear that NEPA requires consider- Even the liberal Los Angeles at the time of publishing but N.M., took 20 years. A highway and workers.” ing climate impacts, so this is just Times editorial board, in an edi- may change without notice. bridge project in Michigan to cut The Journal noted that busi- another inevitably doomed effort by torial condemning the NEPA rule Las Vegas Tribune assumes traffic congestion and, therefore, ness groups claim lengthy NEPA this administration to try to illegally changes, conceded, “In truth, NEPA no responsibility for unsolicited carbon emissions took 16 years. reviews are partly to blame for a rewrite the rules it doesn’t like.” probably does need a tune-up. The manuscripts, transparencies Nevada Democratic Rep. Susie current regulations date back to or other submitted materials. Lee sent out a Twitter comment 1978 and have been amended only For return, please enclose a My Point of View saying, “We’ve seen what happens once since, in 1986. It’s reasonable (Continued from Page 1) officers, attorneys, teachers, and self-addressed stamped en- if these major projects don’t have to assume that all those years of velope. did not see a “contribution check” even prosecutors are caught com- environmental impact reviews. experience have exposed flaws Las Vegas Tribune from him and reminded him to send mitting crimes. Damaged ecosystems, increased and shortcomings that could be published weekly by the the check if he knows what is good I look forward to seeing better pollution, and increased health addressed to improve and expedite Tribune Media Group for him. judges on the bench and that this risks. We can’t go backwards on the environmental review process. David A. Rifkin, Executive Vice President What does that mean? “Send the election cycle will see a big change this.” But the Trump administration, with check if he knows what is good for in our community bringing good Nevada Republican Congress- its open denial of climate change Quote of the Week: him?” I know that my understand- men and women to our judicial man Mark Amodei said Friday, and its industry-friendly policies system. “Let no man pull you ing of English is not as good as “Since we’re only about 24 hours aimed at expanding the production others, but in my limited knowledge I hope that this time the com- out from the release of the proposed of fossil fuels, is not to be trusted of the language, it sounds to me like munity as a whole takes part in the changes, we’ll have more for you with such a task.” so low as to hate him.” extortion or even blackmail. judges’ election and chooses the —Martin Luther King Jr. next week, but so far the concepts The streamlining of the bureau- It cannot be either though be- best candidate to enforce justice in look good.” cracy will both contribute to eco- cause extortion or even blackmail is our courtrooms. Nevada Democratic Rep. Dina nomic growth and add infrastruc- not something that comes with the Perhaps then people like Victor Titus tweeted, “While horrific ture that will actually cut pollution Please Note: robe; extortion or even blackmail Cruz will not be walking free in fires create a crisis in Australia, in most cases. The naysayers are Although the Las Vegas is something that is seen in street our city after cowardly stabbing Tribune is open to all and President Trump still tries to deny basing their projections of climate crime or in the criminal element, someone in the back — free to climate change. It is inexcusable for crisis on speculation and models sundry opinions about what not in those who wear a suit and a celebrate Christmas, New Years and we publish, we wish to inform the Trump Administration to put the that have yet to predict anything tie and certainly not a robe. graduation parties while the family President’s corporate allies ahead of accurately. all those who choose to submit But you know what is really of the victim suffers the loss of their their opinions in writing to sad... you know what is something dear family member. refrain from threatening anyone that we cannot believe or accept? My name is Rolando Larraz, and about whom an article is writ- The numbers may be changing as always, I approved this column. Bob Beckett ten or the writer of the article. despite the fact that fifty-one per- Rolando Larraz is Editor in In other words, any opinions cent of the judges in Clark County Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. Attorney At Law containing threats will not be are coming from the prosecutor’s His column appears weekly in this Elected 5 terms as Nye County District Attorney published. We thank you for office with the mentality that ev- newspaper. To contact Rolando adhering to this policy. eryone who appears in court is Larraz, email him at: Rlarraz@ Practice areas a criminal and is guilty because lasvegastribune.com or at 702- Criminal defense, Personal injury, Bankruptcy every day more and more police 272-4634. MISSION and debt, Car accident, DUI and DWI STATEMENT Licensed for 29 years We search for the truth, AVVO CONTRIBUTIONS embrace the truth, and print the Multilingual Beckett knows Nevada criminal law truth. If we inadvertently print S E R V I C E S something that is not true, we Immigration • Translations • Divorces — especially how to get the most out of will let our readers know. 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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 / January 22-28, 2020 Impeachment trial begins with furor over rules By Jordain Carney and Alexander Bolton The Hill Senators engaged in a furious fight over the rules as they started President Trump’s impeachment trial on Tuesday, with Demo- crats earning a small victory when Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) backed down from fast-tracking the proceeding. Democrats lost the bigger battle over subpoenaing key witnesses and documents at the start of the trial, which Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the lead House impeach- ment manager, said was as important as the underlying articles of impeachment because that additional evidence could significantly shape how Americans view the charges against Trump. That final vote to enact the rules was set to take place after The Hill went to print, but McConnell announced early in the day that he had the votes. The GOP leader made two last-minute changes to his resolution. The first gave both Trump’s legal team and House impeachment managers three days instead of two for opening arguments, while the second automatically admitted House “The public realizes how unfair the Mc- peachment managers accused McConnell of gets as much time as they did in the Clinton evidence into the trial record. Connell proposal is, and the pressure that we establishing a “rigged” trial that would force trial,” Romney said on Tuesday. The decision came after a closed-door have put on them and on Republican senators prosecutors to make their arguments in the It is possible that Collins and Romney will Republican lunch where a small group of sen- has gotten them to change,” Schumer told “wee hours” of the night. join Democrats in calling for witnesses after ators, including Sens. Rob Portman (Ohio), reporters. After his concession, there was still an both sides present their arguments. Lisa Murkowski(Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine), raised concerns that the compressed But Senate Democrats said the conces- hours-long fight on the Senate floor as Dem- Romney said the Senate didn’t need a timeline for the trial differed from the Clinton sions were minor compared to the more ocrats forced votes on requesting documents vote on calling Bolton as a witness before proceeding, according to sources and aides. important question of allowing new evidence tied to aid to Ukraine delayed by the admin- arguments, but added that he “will be in Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), who attended to be considered at the beginning of the trial. istration. They were tabled in 53-47 votes. favor of witnesses I presume after hearing the lunch, said there was a fairly broad agree- Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) noted After his concession, there was still the opening arguments. I would like to hear ment about making the changes to the initial that all of the relevant witnesses had already an hours-long fight on the Senate floor as from John Bolton.” rules resolution. spoken to investigators before then-President Democrats forced a vote on requesting doc- Collins added on Tuesday that she expects “Most of us didn’t really have time to Clinton’s 1999 Senate trial and senators uments tied to aid to Ukraine delayed by the after the initial phase to think having addi- really look at the resolution closely and when had access to tens of thousands of pages of administration. The measure was tabled in a tional information would be helpful, saying we did we thought that submitting evidence documents. 53-47 vote. “it is likely that I would support a motion to from the House proceedings would be a good “That’s the fundamental problem,” he McConnell at the outset of debate on subpoena witnesses at that point.” thing and then there was flexibility in terms said, adding that GOP senators didn’t want to Tuesday announced that he had the votes The rules resolution doesn’t guarantee [of] how long it would go,” he said. face the prospect of sitting through 12-hour necessary to establish the rules without additional witnesses and documents, but it He said the prospect of sitting at his desk days of opening arguments. Democratic support. does require a vote after opening arguments for as long as 12 hours in a single day to “I think he heard from his own senators “The organizing resolution already has and questions from senators on whether it will speed up the trial sounded like it would “be who didn’t want to sit in their seats for a long the support of the majority of the Senate. be in order to require additional evidence. tough to do.” period of time,” he said. Schiff opened his That’s because it sets up a structure that is That vote, under the schedule outlined in A member of Republican leadership arguments by contending that the vote on new fair, evenhanded and tracks closely with past the rules resolution, would likely take place confirmed that the changes were made in witnesses and documents would be perhaps precedents that were established unanimous- at the end of next week. If the Senate does response to concerns from the GOP caucus. the most important of the whole trial. ly,” McConnell said from the Senate floor. not agree to witness, it could pave the way for The changes, made in handwriting on “I believe the most important decision in He was backed up by crucial swing vote Trump to be acquitted before the scheduled the initial rules resolution, underscores the this case is the one you will make today, the Republicans, including Collins, Murkowski Feb. 4 State of the Union. narrow path for McConnell as he relies on most important question is the question you and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah). Romney “If the Senate votes no at that point, no GOP votes, leaving him just two to spare if must answer today. Will the president and earlier had signaled his support for McCon- party or Senator will be permitted to move to Democrats are united. the American people get a fair trial?” he said nell’s two-day rule, too. subpoena any witness or documents,” a senior Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer on the floor. “I think our Democratic friends have GOP leadership aide said about the provision. (D-N.Y.) immediately claimed victory saying McConnell’s initial draft resolution forgotten the fact that if you call everything “If the Senate votes yes, both sides will be McConnell and GOP senators were “feeling sparked a high-profile clash ahead of the outrageous then nothing is outrageous. free to make motions to subpoena witnesses, the heat.” Senate debate as Democrats and House im- Whether it’s two days or four days each side and the Senate can debate and vote on them.” Abuse of Power (Continued from Page 1) because they can’t contest the Meanwhile, Senate Judiciary Robert Ray, a former prosecutor have been tried on for size before blasted the argument on ABC’s facts, that the president cannot be Committee Chairman Lindsay who was recently added to Presi- but they have not fared well,” he “This Week” Sunday. impeached for abusing the power Graham (R-S.C.), while he did not dent Trump’s impeachment defense told Fox’s Maria Bartiromo on “The logic of that absurdist posi- of his office,” he added. outright argue presidents could not team, also argued against the abuse “Sunday Morning Futures.” tion that’s being now adopted by the In a separate interview on CNN’s be impeached for abuse of power, of power article, saying they have “The core of the impeachment president is he could give away the “State of the Union,” Dershowitz argued in an interview on “Fox historically “not fared well.” parameters allege that crimes have state of Alaska, he could withhold said “If my argument succeeds, if News Sunday” that the term was “Abuse of power alone, and been committed, treason, bribery execution of sanctions on Russia my argument prevails ... then there “so poorly defined here I don’t history has shown this, similar to and things like that, in other words, for interfering in the last election, to is no need for witnesses.” know presidents in the future can also obstruction of Congress, those other high crimes and misdemean- induce or coerce Russia to interfere “No need for even arguments, conform their conduct.” types of articles of impeachment ors,” he added. in the next one,” Schiff said. any further arguments,” he added. “The only thing really new “If the House charges do not in- about the president’s defense is clude impeachable offenses, that’s that they’re now arguing, I think, really the end of the matter.” Homeless War MOVING? MOVING? (Continued from Page 1) the everyday business of those who pay for their business licenses, pay extremely high-priced power bills, cover payroll and pay for other mis- cellaneous incidental expenses... then City Councilwoman Olivia Diaz NEED A TRUCK? NEED A TRUCK? should be responsible for picking up their trash from the city’s sidewalk and not from the business’s front door. Another solution would be for all the businesses downtown to close their doors for a day and see how the city coffers will suffer; but of course, that is impossible because many of the attorneys in the downtown corridor do business, one way or another, with the city and they are all aware of how vindictive the city government can be. The homeless people can make a big commotion by protesting and interrupting the casino business instigated by some Liberal-Communist group that has nothing better to do but to become an ally of the homeless, but the city does nothing about it because City Councilwoman Olivia Diaz wants to play Robin Hood and ignore the wealth-fare of the business com- munity so why not hit the city where it hurts the most — in the coffers. For now, we can take all the homeless people’s belongings and place them on the city sidewalks; and if that does not work, here’s an idea: we can find out where City Councilwoman Olivia Diaz resides and take all of their property away from in front of our places of business and place it in front of her home. Attacking the mayor is unfair; the mayor is only one vote while the rest of the city council holds the other six votes, and at least two of those votes, from City Councilwoman Olivia Diaz and City Councilman Brian Knudsen, are to protect the homeless. Most of the homeless have a government check, disability check or social security check; some of them have two of those checks, but they are too busy gambling, drinking or doing drugs; many of them carry all three of those habits so they are homeless because of their own free and voluntary choices.

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Morning Java Face the Tribune 3rd Wheel Streets High on Politics Call 702.426.5962 or 702.410.4775 to book studio and airtime Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / January 22-28, 2020 Trump lawyers urge senators to swiftly acquit Trump in impeachment trial By Morgan Chalfant Trump’s lawyers issued their first formal The Hill response to the Senate on Saturday, in the President Trump’s lawyers on Monday form of a six-page letter. filed a brief urging the Senate to “swiftly” The Democrat-controlled House voted reject the impeachment charges against him, in December to approve two articles of casting the articles as “flimsy” and accusing impeachment accusing Trump of abusing House Democrats of a partisan effort to his power in his dealings with Ukraine and damage Trump ahead of the 2020 election. obstructing the congressional inquiry into “The Articles of Impeachment now before his conduct. the Senate are an affront to the Constitution The trial in the GOP-controlled Senate is and to our democratic institutions. The Ar- slated to begin in earnest on Tuesday, when ticles themselves — and the rigged process senators will debate and vote on a resolution that brought them here — are a brazenly to set the rules for the proceedings. political act by House Democrats that must The Senate is widely expected to acquit be rejected,” Trump’s lawyers, led by White Trump given its Republican majority, howev- House counsel Pat Cipollone and Trump’s er revelations since the House approved the personal attorney, Jay Sekulow, wrote in a articles have increased pressure on senators to lengthy brief filed Monday afternoon. consider witnesses in the trial — something The 110-page filing accuses House Democrats have pushed for but the White Democrats of crafting two articles that do subpoenas for their testimony, calling the ob- Ukraine and characterized the call as “per- House and many Republicans have resisted. not allege impeachable offenses and using struction charge “frivolous and dangerous.” fect.” Lev Parnas, an indicted former associate of Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, has made a impeachment as “a political tool to overturn Accepting the Democrats’ argument, The filing submitted Monday dismisses series of explosive allegations against Trump the result of the 2016 election and to interfere Trump’s lawyers write, “would do lasting House Democrats’ case as relying on sec- and his inner circle related to the Ukraine in the 2020 election.” damage to the separation of powers.” ondhand evidence and claims the rough affair in recent days, in addition to supplying The president’s attorneys also characterize The brief marks Trump’s lawyers first transcript of the call released by the White House Democrats with new documentary the House process as “irredeemably flawed,” robust response to the accusations against the House “shows that the President did nothing evidence. citing the lack of vote authorizing the im- president and offers a preview of arguments wrong.” Last week, the Government Accountabil- peachment inquiry at the outset and claiming that they will employ during the Senate trial. The attorneys do not deny that Trump ity Office (GAO) also accused the Trump It was filed two days after House Democrat sought investigations into 2016 election Trump was not afforded due process. administration of breaking the law on tem- impeachment managers unveiled their own interference and the Bidens, but they argue “All of this is a dangerous perversion porarily suspending the security assistance brief laying out the “compelling case” against that Trump had legitimate reason to raise the of the Constitution that the Senate should to Ukraine, which had been appropriated by Trump and urging the Senate to vote to con- issues on the phone call with Zelensky. swiftly and roundly condemn,” the legal Congress. vict and remove him from office. The brief also seeks to cast doubt on tes- brief states. Without mentioning those new revela- “President Trump’s ongoing pattern of timony from U.S. Ambassador to the Euro- Trump’s attorneys assert that the articles tions, Trump’s lawyers wrote Monday that misconduct demonstrates that he is an im- pean Union Gordon Sondland that linked the of impeachment themselves — abuse of the Senate “cannot expand the scope of a power and obstruction of Congress — are mediate threat to the Nation and the rule of Ukraine security assistance to the pursuit of trial to consider mere assertions appearing in flawed because they do not allege a crime, law. It is imperative that the Senate convict the investigations, and describes Democrats’ House reports that the House did not include arguing they do not meet the standard of and remove him from office now, and perma- case as reliant on “hearsay and speculation.” in the articles of impeachment.” “high crimes and misdemeanors” put forth nently bar him from holding federal office,” It cites statements from Sondland and Sen. A source working with the president’s le- in the Constitution. they wrote, labeling Trump’s conduct “the Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) about Trump’s own gal team also dismissed the idea that the GAO They claim House Democrats are trying Framers’ worst nightmare.” comments to support the assertion that the report could be considered during the trial, to remove Trump from office over “policy Democrats allege Trump sought to pres- president never sought to trade the meeting while also disagreeing with the judgment disagreements” regarding his dealings with sure Ukraine to publicly announce inves- or security assistance for the investigations. issued by the nonpartisan watchdog. Ukraine. tigations that could benefit his reelection Trump has said publicly that he ordered “We’re going to trial on a specific set of “House Democrats’ novel theory of ‘abuse campaign and used a White House meeting a hold on the $391 million in military as- charges,” the person said. “That’s not proper- of power’ improperly supplants the standard and security assistance to Kyiv to do so. sistance because he was concerned about ly part of the accusation that has been brought of ‘high Crimes and Misdemeanors’ with The case revolves around a July 25 phone corruption and European countries not con- to the Senate.” a made-up theory that would permanently call during which Trump asked Ukrainian tributing enough to Ukraine. Cipollone and Sekulow are leading the weaken the Presidency by effectively permit- President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate His acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, president’s team of lawyers. The White ting impeachments based merely on policy a debunked theory that Ukraine, not Russia, said during a news conference last October House announced Friday that several other disagreements,” the filing reads. interfered in the 2016 election as well as an that the administration suspended the aid in high-profile figures would also play a role The president’s attorneys also argue that unfounded claim about former Vice President part because it wanted Ukraine to investigate in the trial, including Harvard law professor Trump was asserting the constitutional priv- Joe Biden and his son Hunter’s business the debunked theory Kyiv was involved in the emeritus Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr, ileges of the executive branch by instructing dealings in Ukraine. 2016 Democratic National Committee server the former special counsel who investigated top aides not to comply with congressional Trump has insisted he did not pressure hack, remarks he later walked back. President Bill Clinton. Caucus Exposed (Continued from Page 1) any other Republican! saying “Jill can’t win.” So don’t give me this “Jill can’t “fake news” claim that it endorsed come back and win, remember? In the post-tax hike “blue wave” And my criticism of the polit- win” crappola… unless you add Jake Wiskerchen (who has since Then the Astros went to Wash- election of 2018, Republicans lost ical incompetence of Roberts and the caveat that Jill can’t win with quit the race) last November be- ington… and won the next three an incumbent U.S. Senate seat, all De La Rosa in running Jill’s 2018 the same bad campaign run by the cause Jill “would not commit” to games in a row. but one statewide office, all but campaign right into a ditch isn’t just same incompetent caucus opera- running again in 2020. And all the experts said it was one congressional seat, two state Monday Morning Quarterbacking tives that tanked her 2018 run. Stay tuned, Batfans. over. NO WAY the Nationals could Senate seats and three incumbent after the fact. A mistake she SURELY wouldn’t * * * * * come back and win, remember? Assembly seats — which resulted Indeed, here’s what I wrote make again. Chuck Muth is president of Then the Nationals went back in Assembly Republicans earning and predicted on July 12, 2018 — OK, that’s it for today. CitizenOutreach.org and publisher to Houston…and won the next two SUPER-minority status in the FOUR MONTHS before Election In Part III of “Ripping the Loin- of NevadaNewsandViews.com. He games… and the World Series. Legislature. Day… cloth Off the Little Caucus that blogs at MuthsTruths.com. His As Yogi Berra (not Yogi Bear) Yet this somehow proves JILL “Unfortunately for a number of Couldn’t” we’ll get into the caucus’ views are his own. famously put it: “It ain’t over ‘til can’t win? Come on. GOP assembly candidates, [for- it’s over.” But there’s even more to this mer Republican Assembly Caucus Indeed, there are also plenty story than that. Guess who RAN Leader Paul] Anderson’s political of similar examples of candidates Jill’s campaign in 2018? operation is running campaigns coming back from losses to win. Eric Roberts and under the (mis)management of a And Jill could absolutely do the Omar De La Rosa. still wet-behind-the-ears Anderson same, especially if we look a little And who are Eric Roberts and political apparatchik named Omar deeper into the factors contributing Omar De La Rosa? De La Rosa. As such, look for some to her two losses. They’re the JV political squad Republican assembly candidates In 2015, “Republican” Gov. that also runs the campaign opera- who could have/should have won to Brian Sandoval and the Republi- tions for the Republican Assembly end up on the short end of the stick can-majority Legislature shame- Caucus! on November 6th.” fully passed the largest tax hike in The same caucus that’s now Nailed it! Nevada history. Conservative then-Assembly- woman Dickman voted AGAINST that tax hike. Nevertheless, the political fury over the “Mother of All Tax Hikes” resulted in Republicans getting crushed at the ballot box. In fact, all 13 of the sell-out Assembly Republicans who voted for that tax hike are now gone. Unfortunately, the lingering stench over that GOP betrayal hurt ALL Republicans on the ballot in 2016, including Jill. The few bad apples spoiled the whole barrel. Nevertheless, Jill only lost her reelection bid by 38 votes. But there was something else in play in that election that cost her the seat. One of her Republican col- leagues from a neighboring district — Assemblyman Ira Hansen — got pissed off at Jill because she didn’t vote the way he wanted on a bill. So in the closing weeks leading up to Election Day, he actively cam- paigned AGAINST her! So yes, Jill lost. But it was the tax-hike anvil the RINOs tied around her neck, and a fellow Republican knee-capper who sabotaged her campaign in a political temper-tantrum, that cost Get first month box the GOP that seat that year. Not being a quitter, Jill mounted rent FREE with any up again in 2018. And yes, it’s true, she didn’t win. U-Haul truck rental Then again, neither did almost January 22-28, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 7 Voters, Be Aware! The Democratic Party now totally embraces socialsm

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 / January 22-28, 2020 Virginia’s Capitol flooded with gun rights activists for Second Amendment rally By Barnini Chakraborty Light Foot Militia, some of whom murder me and murder my family and Greg Norman were banned from Charlottesville, over something I’m not even do- Fox News Va., following the deadly 2017 ing,” Carter told multiple media RICHMOND, Va. — A gun- “Unite the Right” rally, were ex- outlets. “These threats are more rights rally in Richmond that pected to attend Monday’s protest. hateful and more numerous than brought thousands of people from Richard Spencer, a prominent white anything I’ve seen before. I mean, across the country to protest a push nationalist, has indicated he might I’m the only socialist elected to by Virginia Democrats for compre- make an appearance. a legislature in the South, so I do hensive gun control ended peace- Last week, three gun control-re- occasionally get waves of death fully without any major incidents. lated bills advanced in Virginia’s threats — about every two three Threats of violence had es- General Assembly, setting the months it’ll happen — but this one calated in the days leading up to stage for a contentious showdown is far larger and far more serious Monday’s demonstration following between gun rights advocates and than anything I’ve seen before by reports that white supremacists, charged with one felony count of Amendment rights.” the Democratic lawmakers, who orders of magnitude.” armed militia and other extremist wearing a mask in public. Law “Let me hear if you’re sick campaigned on bringing changes Carter said he has reported groups were planning to attend. enforcement said they warned the and tired of Republicans who do to the state following last year’s the threats to the Virginia Capitol Gov. Ralph Northam, a Demo- woman twice to remove a bandana not support President Trump,” mass shooting at a Virginia Beach Police. crat, had declared a state of emer- covering her face but she had McGuire said, revving up those in municipal complex. But some demonstrators in gency late last week and beefed up refused. attendance. The bills that sailed through the Richmond tell Fox News he should make an appearance. security around the Capitol. Monday’s event brought people The president of the Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee pro- “I think it’s ridiculous a former “Thousands of people came to from every corner of the country to Citizens Defense League — the pose to require background checks Marine would stay at home,” said Richmond to make their voices stand next to Second Amendment nonprofit organizer of the rally on all firearms purchases; allow law Angela Darton of Fairfax County. heard,” he said in a statement supporters. — told Fox News that it wasn’t enforcement to temporarily remove “If he’s so anti-Second Amend- Monday evening. “Today showed “If they can come for your guns the pro-gun groups who had been guns from people deemed to be a ment, you’d think he’d make an that when people disagree, they in Virginia, they can come for them stoking fear of potential violence risk to themselves or others; limit effort to be here.” can do so peacefully. The issues in West Virginia,” demonstrator at the event. handgun purchases to one a month; Monday’s rally was part of before us evoke strong emotions, and let localities decide on whether Annette Parker told Fox News, “It’s the Democrats,” Philip Lobby Day, an annual event in Vir- and progress is often difficult. I will noting that she drove six hours to Van Cleave said. “It’s almost like to ban weapons from certain events. ginia where advocates of a variety continue to listen to the voices of get to the event. they want something to happen. It To become law, the bills would of causes descend on Richmond’s Virginians, and I will continue to The throngs who gathered in sounds crazy, but they keep doing have to pass the full Senate and the Capitol Square to plead their cases do everything in my power to keep Richmond Monday were heard in it and you have to start wondering House of Delegates before going to to legislators. Gun rights advocates our commonwealth safe.” large groups reciting the Second if that’s intentional.” the governor for his signature. have shown up in past years but The Joint Information Center, Amendment in unison, while others Stacks of chain-link fencing, In a symbolic sign of defiance, the turnout Monday has grown made up of representatives from broke out in chants of “we will not white tents and rows of metal de- more than 100 municipalities in astronomically. the Capitol, Richmond and Virginia comply!” tectors were in place early Monday Virginia have designated them- The rally Monday also came State Police, estimated 6,000 peo- When one speaker asked the morning as some demonstrators selves as a safe haven or sanctuary about two and a half years after a ple were allowed into a fenced-in crowd if they were ready for gun began making their way inside the for the Second Amendment. Law- deadly incident in Charlottesville, area of Capitol Square. control, the crowd yelled back, Capitol grounds. But many instead makers and authorities in those in which hundreds of white nation- They estimated another 16,000 ”No!” decided to stand outside the security areas have said they will refuse to alists and their supporters gathered were outside the gates, though Other speakers, including Re- perimeter with their guns. enforce new gun control laws the about 70 miles from Richmond to event organizers said many more publican Delegate John McGuire Others were seen carrying Virginia Legislature passes. demonstrate over plans to remove a had turned out. Many of those III, used the event to drum up American and Gadsden flags, The state’s only self-proclaimed Confederate statue. They were met outside the barrier carried long fire- support for President Trump, who while some were passing around socialist Democrat, Lee Carter, has by counterprotesters and violence arms and wore bright orange stick- tweeted earlier this morning that petitions demanding the ouster of said he will be heading to an “undis- quickly erupted. At one point, ers that read “Guns Save Lives.” the “Democrat Party in the Great Gov. Ralph Northam, the state’s closed location” to work Monday a vehicle drove into a crowd of Capitol Police said a 21-year- Commonwealth of Virginia are Democrat leader. instead of the Capitol. counterprotesters, killing one and old woman had been arrested and working hard to take away your 2nd Members associated with the “People were threatening to injuring more than a dozen others. Women’s March (Continued from Page 1) she calls for voting against Sen. places, it can be incorporated into China passes law to make Islam “gender freedom.” Has anyone Ted Cruz of Texas in the upcoming political systems relatively easily,” ‘compatible with socialism’ paid attention to whoever created midterm elections, questions the says CFR’s Steven A. Cook. Sharia’s This headline alone should be this so-called “women’s rights” faith of Muslims who defend the influence on both personal status a huge RED FLAG! Was this the movement? Allow me to give you police, and says she doesn’t care law and criminal law is highly con- plan? To get socialism accepted so a bit of a background. Keep in “what [any] young black person troversial. Some interpretations are as to move Islamic law into place? mind, ALL three stepped down after did before he got shot.” used to justify cruel punishments This is only scratching the surface. anti-Semitic rhetoric came out in Linda Sarsour disappeared from such as amputation and stoning, as Sharia and Socialism together the media. Imagine the headlines... the limelight for awhile, but don’t well as unequal treatment of women can only mean one thing. well, not really. They kept it hush- think for one moment that she is in inheritance, dress, and indepen- The End of the Constitution. hush as much as possible. Push it gone from politics. The scariest dence. The debate is growing as The End of America as we through and be done with it, move thought is wondering what exact- to whether sharia can coexist with know it. on quickly. Since mainstream me- ly she is working on behind the secularism, democracy, or even * * * * * dia won’t tell you, I will. scenes, and with whom. We know modernity, an idea that is being Wetonia Bridges-Houlihan is To get a clear sense of the March she has been a surrogate for Ber- tested by several countries in the also known as the Aggravated itself, you need to know who col- nie Sanders’ campaign 2020. This Middle East in the wake of popular Hippie. Expect the unexpected with luded together to make the perfect should send chills up every Amer- uprisings and civil wars. High On Politics… where truth will storm of progressive liberals. A ican spine. Is America seriously According to an article from Al- be found out and the truth will be Hollywood elite, a Black Lives You’ll know when you’re liv- giving her a platform? No. America jazeera published January 5, 2019, told. Follow her at HighOnPolitics. Matter advocate, and a Pro Pales- ing under Sharia Law if suddenly is not... but the Democratic Party the headline read: com. tinian Muslim. Wow! Talk about all your loans and credit cards sure is. MEMRI (The Middle East your Motley Crew, but there is become interest free. Sounds nice, Media Research Institute) has some something in the underbelly of this doesn’t it? great information on Ms. Sarsour. movement that is seriously flawed. Hello, America! Are You Listen- From her beginnings and ties to the It’s all against Trump. You hear ing? It’s changing right in front of Muslim Brotherhood, to her upfront the chants; they are no more than us, and the sad thing is, the Demo- and center approach since Barack rhythmic hatred for a man who won crat Politicians are lapping it up in Obama took office, Sarsour has had an election he wasn’t supposed to volumes and calling it Democratic more support from the Democratic win. Period. Full Stop. Socialism. party, pushing Sharia on America. First we have Mari Lynn Foulg- The New York Times wrote a For those not understanding the er, otherwise known as Bob Bland, piece on Linda Sarsour, placing her importance of keeping Sharia Law the fashion designer/activist/co- on a pedestal. Considering she is the at bay, let’s have an inside look at it. chair. Honestly, she wasn’t loud former Executive Director of the The most informative place to and obnoxious enough and left after Arab American Association of New get this information is from Bill the anti-Semitic rhetoric started York, she is praised as “Homegirl in Werner’s website, Political Islam. spilling out from the other founders a Hijab” by the mainstream media. Here you can go into depth of how and speakers. The rest of the article went on radical and unAmerican Sharia Law Second, we have The founder to glorify her and boast about her is to our Constitution. Do not be of Black Lives Matter, Tamika accomplishments, which were mistaken. Sharia is a twisted law Mallory, who is an advocate for gun undoubtedly against the NYPD. entwined within the “religion.” In control and a voice for feminism. It states: no way, shape or form is Sharia law Her group was heard chanting “Pigs Only 35, she has already helped compatible with our western ways. in a blanket,” encouraging violence to partly dismantle the New York Council on Foreign Relations toward police. The very same Ms. Police Department’s program of Sharia, or Islamic law, influences Mallory refused to condemn her spying on the city’s Muslims and the legal code in most Muslim relationship with the anti-Semitic has worked with officials in City countries. A movement to allow Louis Farrakhan, as she is a regular Hall. sharia to govern personal status attendee of the Nation of Islam’s MEMRI has released two clips law, a set of regulations that pertain annual Saviours’ Day event. of Ms. Sarsour; in one, dated June to marriage, divorce, inheritance, Meet the “real” Ben Childs Third and most relevant to 30, 2017, she says that ISIS is the and custody, is even expanding Before you cast your vote on Family Court judge America’s concerns, we have product of a politicized foreign into the West. “There are so many candidates in Department G think twice and learn Linda Sarsour, political activist policy of war on our people, and in varying interpretations of what about the real Benjamin Boone Childs, AKA Ben for, well, anything anti-Trump and the other, dated September 8, 2018, sharia actually means that in some anti-America. She is what some call Childs, a real estate and family attorney in Clark “Political Jihad.” She is an author County. of the book titled: Benjamin Boone Childs, AKA Ben Childs, betrayed We Are Not Here to Be By- his “pro-bono” client for a few dollars with the ap- standers: A Memoir of Love and proval of the presiding judge, the Honorable District Resistance. I have placed a link to Linda Sarsour speaking at the CAIR Court Judge Robert Barr, and with the blessings of event hosted by CAIR-CA. This is the Nevada State Bar, which is famous for not an- a woman who has been an activist swering complaints from abused litigants. from the time she was in high He’ll be in the pocket of the largest donated attor- school; she has a cozy relationship neys, not those appearing before him. with Mayor Bill DeBlasio and his wife Chirlane McCray and is well His own daughter yelled at him during his child funded by such. custody procedure, saying, “I hate you, I hate you!” The proof is in the writing… We request that his ex-wife’s boyfriend be ques- Linda Sarsour has an AGENDA... tioned about what he knows and saw in the home it’s called SHARIA LAW. Taken in of this candidate, Benjamin Boone Childs, AKA Ben complete context from her Twitter account, posted on May 12, 2015. Childs, while living with the former Mrs. Childs. —Linda Sarsour @lsarsour Paid Political Advertisement by the Las Vegas Tribune January 22-28, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 9 Ukrainian authorities ask FBI for help investigating Russian hack on Burisma By Maggie Miller who served on the company’s board clear what they were able to access er former U.S. Ambassador to The Hill between 2014 and 2019. or whether anything was stolen. Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch had Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal The proceedings were launched The ministry noted that it had been tracked by associates of Lev Affairs on Thursday announced that following a story from The New approached both the FBI and Area 1 Parnas, an associate of former New the country’s cyber police had start- York Times earlier this week, which Security for assistance in the probe York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, ed “criminal proceedings” around reported findings by cyber group into the hacking of Burisma. while serving as ambassador. the recent hacking of gas company Area 1 Security that Russian mil- “In order to properly investigate According to communications Burisma, and noted that authorities itary hackers had launched email the circumstances of the offense, between Parnas and Republican were seeking the assistance of the phishing attacks designed to steal the National Police is initiating congressional candidate Robert FBI in pursuing the case. credentials of Burisma employees the creation of a joint international Hyde that were made public earlier The ministry wrote in a state- and gain access to the company’s investigation team, to which FBI this week, Yovanovitch may have ment that criminal proceedings had into President Trump, which began systems. representatives will be invited,” the been followed while in Ukraine. been launched, and that “persons after an anonymous whistleblower The attack reportedly came ministry wrote. Hyde has since denied that any involved in committing this crim- report alleged that Trump had tried amid impeachment hearings in The announcement of the crim- spying took place. inal offense are being identified.” to pressure Ukrainian President November. inal proceedings in relation to A spokesperson for the FBI The company has been propelled Volodymyr Zelensky into investi- According to the Times, the Rus- the Burisma hack came the same declined to comment on whether it into the spotlight in recent months gating former Vice President Joe sian hackers successfully got into at day the ministry also launched a would assist Ukrainian authorities due to the impeachment inquiry Biden and his son Hunter Biden, least one server, although it is un- criminal investigation into wheth- in their investigation. Newly identified virus spreads from China to US By Reid Wilson and Jessie Hellmann CDC director who now runs Resolve to Save The Hill Lives, a global public health nonprofit. A newly identified coronavirus that has Tarik Jasarevic, a spokesman at the WHO, infected more than 300 people in China has said scientists are still looking for the animal spread to the United States, the Centers for source of the new virus. Chinese officials Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will alerted the WHO about the new virus on report on Tuesday as public health officials Dec. 31. Days later, they posted the virus’s confirmed the virus is transmitting between genetic code to an international health web- humans. site to facilitate diagnosis and research into The virus, initially called 2019-nCoV, potential treatments. was identified in December in Wuhan, Chi- China’s response to the virus is a marked na. Dozens of cases have been identified in contrast from two decades ago, when the other major Chinese cities including Beijing, government tried to keep the growing SARS Shanghai and Guangzhou. Four cases have outbreak quiet. This time, Xi and Premier Li been identified outside the country, in Japan, Keqiang have ordered local governments to Thailand, South Korea and Taiwan. At least identify and report cases, and to work with the six people have died. WHO and neighboring countries to contain The CDC will say Tuesday that at least the spread, the National Health Commission one case has been identified in Washington said. Li held a high-level meeting of gov- State, according to a source familiar with ernment ministers to address the crisis on the agency’s plans. CNN and The New York milder symptoms and have been discharged. CDC. The family of viruses also cause the Monday. Times first reported the case, though details Symptoms include fever, cough and trou- common cold. “China quite quickly identified a new about the patient’s identity were not imme- ble breathing. In rare occasions, coronaviruses from virus and identified it as a new coronavirus,” diately clear. Wuhan’s Municipal Health Commission animals can spread to humans in what are Jasarevic told The Hill on Sunday. “To their The patient is a 30-year-old man who had said Monday that at least 15 medical work- called spillover events, when a virus jumps credit, they shared the genetic sequence.” recently traveled from Wuhan to the U.S., a ers have tested positive for the virus, The between species. An outbreak of severe acute Frieden, the former CDC director, said CDC official said Tuesday. Associated Press reported, a troubling sign respiratory syndrome (SARS) infected more the new virus and its spread beyond China’s He is in good condition and currently that the virus is spreading between humans. than 8,000 people in 37 countries in 2002 borders should serve as a wake-up call to the hospitalized “out of an abundance of caution” The CDC last week began screening and 2003. Middle East respiratory syndrome global public health community. In an era of and short-term monitoring, the CDC said. travelers from Wuhan arriving at three U.S. (MERS) spread from camels to humans, has globalization and widespread travel, a virus in The patient entered the U.S. before the airports. infected about 2,000 people in the last decade, Wuhan can threaten other parts of the world airport screening was implemented last In China, officials are worried that the mostly in Saudi Arabia and South Korea. in a matter of days or weeks. week and didn’t experience any symptoms coming Chinese New Year could offer the The current virus appears to be less deadly “China has had the wherewithal to identify until later. virus an opportunity to spread far beyond than SARS or MERS, experts said, though the cluster and this organism, but how many The CDC said it’s still unclear how easily Wuhan, as people travel across the country to the human-to-human transmission raises other things like this are spreading in Asia or the virus is spreading between people but be with their families. Chinese President Xi concerns that it could spread just as widely. Africa and not getting investigated?” Frieden believes the risk to the American public at Jinping called for “all-out efforts” to prevent The current outbreak likely started in a said. “There’s a massive amount of travel large “remains low at this time.” and control the virus, the National Health wet market, places common in China where around the world. That’s why it’s in all of our Investigators are looking for people who Commission said in a statement Tuesday. animals are sold in the open. Chinese officials interest that the public health equivalent of a have may come into contact with the patient A top World Health Organization panel have shuttered wet markets in Wuhan and the smoke alarm or a sprinkler system is present to determine if anyone else has become ill. will meet Wednesday to decide whether surrounding province. everywhere.” CDC workers have been deployed to sup- the virus should be declared a public health “Live animal markets are areas where you “There are always going to be new threats port the investigation in Washington. emergency of international concern. can get the spread of new or existing viruses, coming out of the microbial world, and we The CDC noted that while the illness has Coronaviruses are common in animals or renomination of flu viruses, which is one of need to be better prepared than we are today,” caused some deaths, other patients have had like bats, cats and camels, according to the our real fears,” said Tom Frieden, the former he said. Supreme Court to take appeal in ObamaCare birth control case rules would essentially let employ- isn’t religious liberty — it’s dis- just months before the 2020 pres- ers discriminate against employees crimination,” said Brigitte Amiri, idential election. Democrats hope who use birth control. deputy director at the America Civil to create a contrast with Trump on “Allowing employers and uni- Liberties Union’s Reproductive the issue of health care, pointing to versities to use their religious Freedom Project. his rollback of ObamaCare’s con- beliefs to block employees’ and A ruling from the Supreme Court traception mandate and his efforts students’ birth control coverage could come as soon as this summer to repeal the 2010 health care law. To All Attorneys

By Jessie Hellmann raine Marie Maguire in a statement. and John Kruzel ObamaCare requires insurance who hate writing The Hill plans to cover preventive care, The Supreme Court on Friday including contraception, with no NEVADA APPEAL GROUP (“NAG”) offers agreed to hear the Trump admin- out-of-pocket costs. istration’s appeal in a legal fight But the requirement has sparked FLAT FEE, high quality services for civil and over religious exemptions for years of legal challenges from ObamaCare’s requirement that groups and employers arguing it criminal Appeals and all Post-Conviction Relief. employer-based health insurance violated their religious beliefs. plans cover birth control. In 2014, the Supreme Court The administration is seeking ruled in a lawsuit brought by Hobby to expand exemptions for religious Lobby that closely held companies NAG handles all types of appeals (misdemeanor, objectors to the Affordable Care with religious objections didn’t felony and civil) as well as Habeas Corpus Act’s so-called contraceptive man- have to comply with the mandate. date. It will mark the third time the In 2016, the Supreme Court Petitions, Nevada Supreme Court briefs, and Supreme Court weighs in on the sent back to lower courts a lawsuit mandate, a controversial provision brought by the Little Sisters of the individual motions across the civil and criminal of ObamaCare that has been fierce- Poor, ordering the administration ly opposed by conservatives and to find a compromise with the spectrum, including Motions for Summary religious groups for years. Catholic order. The Trump administration is The Trump administration is- Judgment. Turnaround time can be as minimal asking the Supreme Court to over- sued its new rules in 2017 in part turn a nationwide injunction issued to resolve the issue with the sisters, as 24 hours. Federal PCR is also available. by a lower court blocking the rule who would have been exempt from from taking effect in a case brought providing contraception to their by attorneys general in New Jersey employees under the proposed Motions starting at $250 flat fee and New York. changes. The Department of Justice was The mandate already provided Appeals starting at $500 flat fee joined in its appeal by the Little exemptions for some religiously Sisters of the Poor, a Catholic order affiliated organizations. of nuns that objects to the mandate. But the changes would allow “We are grateful the Supreme most businesses to claim a reli- For more information and immediate response, Court has decided to weigh in, and gious exemption to the mandate, hopeful that the Justices will rein- including nonprofits, for-profit call or email: force their previous decision and companies, private colleges and allow us to focus on our lifelong universities and other non-govern- (702) 902-5050 work of serving the elderly poor ment employers. once and for all,” said Mother Lo- Civil rights groups argue the [email protected] Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / January 22-28, 2020 White House appoints GOP House members to advise Trump’s impeachment team By Juliegrace Brufke and John Bowden the House. And Meadows, one of Trump’s peachment to the Senate earlier this month, The Hill top confidants in the House, has been at the accusing the president of abusing his power The White House announced Monday that forefront on pushing back against Democrats’ and obstructing Congress. Trump and his al- President Trump appointed several prominent allegations against the president. lies have largely dismissed the impeachment Republican House members to advise his im- Johnson noted ahead of the announcement inquiry as a partisan effort by Democrats to peachment defense team ahead of the Senate that there was some reluctance to have House overturn the 2016 election. trial set to begin this week. members participate in the Senate trial, with White House counsel Pat Cipollone and GOP Reps. Jim Jordan (Ohio), John GOP lawmakers in the upper chamber citing his team of lawyers in the counsel’s office and Ratcliffe Texas), Mike Johnson (La.), Mark concerns the optics of adding House mem- the president’s personal attorney Jay Sekulow Meadows (N.C.), Debbie Lesko (Ariz.), Lee bers could be detrimental to the seriousness have been preparing their defense for weeks. Zeldin (N.Y.), Elise Stefanik(N.Y.) and Doug of the trial. The House passed two articles of im- Collins are set to play leading roles. “There was some resistance or concern peachment against Trump largely along party A statement from the White House said in the Senate that it would become more of lines in December, accusing the command- the lawmakers “have provided guidance to a show than a trial and I tried to make very, er-in-chief of abuse of power and obstruction the White House team, which was prohib- the people that have been involved in the of Congress. House Democrats launched their ited from participating in the proceedings discussion on this are very serious about probe into the president’s handling of foreign concocted by Democrats in the House of this, I mean I was a litigator for 20 years in policy in Kyiv following a whistleblower Representatives” throughout the House federal court on constitutional law cases, so complaint alleging Trump withheld aid to proceedings and would continue to do so in this is within my wheelhouse and something Ukraine in an attempt to pressure the county the Senate. the director of national intelligence before I have great interest in,” Johnson said. “And to launch an investigation into former Vice The lawmakers served as some of the pres- he withdrew from consideration. His line the others that I have mentioned feel the same President Joe Biden, who is seeking the 2020 ident’s strongest allies during the House’s im- of questioning during the public hearings way, so it would be exactly the opposite of Democratic presidential nomination, and his peachment proceedings, adamantly defend- was widely praised by his GOP colleagues the concerns that’s been expressed on the son Hunter for political gain. ing the president’s dealings with Ukraine. in the House. other side.” After weeks of withholding articles — Jordan, a firebrand conservative who Collins, the top Republican on the House Key Republican allies in the Senate have arguing she needed more details on how the serves as the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee and confidant to the also warned against such appointments, Senate will conduct its trial — Speaker Nancy Oversight and Reform Committee and a president, played a key role in pushing back warning that the addition of Republican Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced on Wednesday leading member of the House Freedom against Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler House members would cast the Senate trial she tapped House Intelligence Committee Caucus, has garnered a reputation for being (D-N.Y.) during the final hearings. And in a partisan light. Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Nadler, one of Trump’s most aggressive attack dogs Johnson, the chairman of the Republican “I don’t think it’s wise. I think we need to House Democratic Caucus Chairman Ha- on impeachment. Study Committee who also sits on the House elevate the argument beyond body politics, keem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Rep. Zoe Lofgren Ratcliffe, who sits on the House Intelli- Judiciary Committee, practiced constitutional beyond party politics and talk about the con- (D-Calif.), Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), Rep. gence Committee and served as U.S. attor- law. stitutional problems with these two articles,” Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas), and Rep. Jason ney for the Eastern District of Texas before Stefanik, Zeldin and Lesko rose to be Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told reporters Crow (D-Colo.) as impeachment managers, being elected to Congress, was previously leading voices in the push back against earlier this month. which essentially play the role of prosecutors tapped by the president last year to become impeachment during the public hearing in House lawmakers sent two articles of im- during the Senate proceedings. Roberts under pressure from both sides in witness fight By Alexander Bolton lican aide said “the chief justice witnesses. Every single one,” what Bolton has to say but won’t The Hill doesn’t vote,” adding that “you Schumer said Thursday. “The prec- reveal how she’ll vote on witness Senate Democrats are pressing need 51 votes” to decide trial pro- edent in impeachment trials in the subpoenas. Chief Justice John Roberts to rule cedures. Senate is to have witnesses. To have Finding a fourth GOP senator in favor of calling witnesses at Pres- Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alas- no witnesses would be a dramatic to vote for subpoenas would be a ident Trump’s impeachment trial, ka) told The Hill she has received break with precedent.” tougher task, raising the prospect while Republicans argue it could briefing materials from former sen- Schumer is also seeking to sub- of a Senate deadlock. force his recusal from potential ators who participated in the 1999 poena three sets of documents. He Republicans hold a 53-47 ma- Supreme Court cases. Clinton trial arguing Roberts should wants memos and emails related jority in the chamber. Democrats say it’s simple: A not be able to break a tie. to efforts to pressure Ukraine to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (Calif.), trial can’t be a fair one without wit- So far, she is still thinking about announce certain political inves- the top-ranking Democrat on the nesses. Republicans counter that if what his role should be. tigations; documents related to Judiciary Committee, said Roberts Roberts rules on witnesses, he will “It’s my understanding that if it’s the decision at the White House to should break a 50-50 tie on a major have to recuse himself from any a tie, it fails,” she said, summarizing withhold a meeting with the newly procedural question, such as wheth- Supreme Court case on Trump’s the briefing paper. elected Ukrainian president; and er to subpoena Bolton or Mulvaney. claims of executive privilege over The chief justice is expected communication touching the de- “It seems to me it should,” she potential witnesses like former na- to do everything possible to avoid cision to withhold $391 million in said. “Tie vote is essentially a no tional security adviser John Bolton to intervene have pointed to the politicizing his or her role through military assistance to Ukraine. on whatever the issue is. I’m not and acting White House chief of precedent set by then-Chief Jus- partisan rulings, but Roberts could So far, two Republican senators sure in this kind of situation that the staff Mick Mulvaney. tice Salmon P. Chase in the 1868 also come under harsh criticism have said they will likely vote to body wants to sustain immobility, “I don’t know how you have a impeachment trial of President from Democrats if he takes no call additional witnesses. that you can’t move out of it. So serious trial unless you hear from Andrew Johnson. action and allows Republicans to Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) told something ought to break a tie.” witnesses who know in fact what Chase broke two ties on proce- proceed with their preferred format, reporters, “I presume I’ll be vot- But Sen. Richard Shelby the facts are, what happened,” said dural deadlocks, including a vote on which does not include witnesses. ing in favor of hearing from John (R-Ala.) said it would be odd for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a lead- whether he could break ties. When Roberts swore in senators Bolton, perhaps among others.” the chief justice to decide procedur- ing candidate for the Democratic Senate Democratic Leader at the start of the trial on Thursday, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) al questions that have become very presidential nomination. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has he asked them to “do impartial jus- issued a statement Thursday saying politicized in recent weeks. “I think it would be appropriate focused his demands on four wit- tice according to the Constitution “it is likely that I would support a “This is a Senate procedure,” he for the chief justice to do what I nesses: Bolton, Mulvaney, senior and laws.” motion to call witnesses” after both said. “In a committee, if you have think should be done, and that is White House adviser Robert Blair, “Every Senate impeachment sides present opening arguments. a tie vote you don’t prevail. And to allow witnesses to testify,” he and senior Office of Management trial in our history, all 15 that were A third Republican, Murkow- that’s what would happen here, I added. and Budget official Michael Duffey. brought to completion, featured ski, said she is “curious” to hear would think.” While Roberts is expected to Republicans are pushing back, refer major disputes over trial arguing Trump is expected to as- procedures to the entire Senate for sert executive privilege to block a vote, some Democrats hope he the four witnesses Democrats have will make his own rulings on what requested. they say are basic questions of fair “The chief justice is supposed jurisprudence. to preside, not make decisions for Democrats argue that holding a the Senate,” said a senior Senate trial but blocking the consideration GOP aide. of relevant witness testimony and “It would be a conundrum for document review would fall well the chief justice,” the aide added. short of what’s considered a fair “Let’s say [Roberts] says, ‘I’m trial in any court of law. going to break the tie,’ and John “We’ve been working to get an Bolton has to testify. 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Give yourself the luxury of looking your best in print! [email protected]. 1-775-513-0942 Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / January 22-28, 2020 Trump chooses high-profile but controversial legal team By Brett Samuels and Morgan Chalfant The Hill President Trump on Friday un- veiled a legal team for the upcom- ing impeachment trial that boasts a roster of high-profile and in some cases controversial attorneys to make his case on the Senate floor. Ken Starr, Alan Dershowitz, Pam Bondi, Robert Ray and Jane years. He likes being in the public spot- tailed in a written brief submitted Raskin is less of a presence in Raskin will join White House Bondi, who joined the White light.” to the Senate by Monday, several the public sphere, but Trump is still counsel Pat Cipollone and Trump House in November in a com- Some close to the White House members of the defense team have familiar with her. She worked on personal attorney Jay Sekulow in munications role, was caught up suspected Dershowitz — who had been outspoken in their views on the president’s defense team during representing the president. in controversy in 2013 when the been spotted in recent weeks at the Trump’s impeachment and have former special counsel Robert The White House officially Trump Foundation donated $25,000 White House and at the president’s been quoted on the president’s Mueller’s nearly two-year investi- announced the additions to the to aid her reelection campaign for Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida — Twitter feed. gation into Russian interference in president’s legal team in a statement Florida attorney general. Critics would not play a formal role on Dershowitz, who is adamant the 2016 election. late Friday, revealing that Eric suggested the donation influenced the defense team because of the that he is not a political supporter There remains some uncer- Herschmann of the Kasowitz firm Bondi’s decision not to pursue an scrutiny he could invite. of Trump, has argued in television tainty surrounding the process of would also play a role in Trump’s investigation into the now defunct The Harvard law professor, interviews and opinion pieces that the trial, most notably on whether defense. Trump University, a claim Bondi who has filed opinion columns to the articles of impeachment against witnesses and new evidence will The legal team includes multiple has denied. The Hill as a contributor, said in a Trump do not meet the constitu- be admitted. But the White House individuals with ties to former Pres- Dershowitz’s list of former cli- statement Friday that he was par- tional standard of high crimes and will likely make its opening argu- ident Bill Clinton’s impeachment ents includes some of the most infa- ticipating in the trial to “defend the misdemeanors. ments late next week, providing and reflects Trump’s emphasis on mous cases of the last 25 years. He integrity of the Constitution and to Ray has similarly argued in Fox the first glimpses at how the newly including media-tested attack dogs worked on the defense team during prevent the creation of a dangerous News appearances that the im- assembled team works together and he’s familiar with and views as O.J. Simpson’s 1995 murder trial; constitutional precedent.” peachment articles are overly par- chooses to defend Trump. sufficiently loyal. defended Jeffrey Epstein in 2008 He later sought to downplay tisan and fail to produce evidence “We’ve been hearing for a while It also features a few figures who amid allegations he had sex with that his participation in the trial of a crime committed by Trump. that the White House was thinking will bring baggage that might dis- underage girls; and advised Har- amounted to a formal role in de- And Starr, who until Friday about putting a lot of its defense in tract from Trump’s case as he seeks vey Weinstein’s legal team in 2018 fending Trump. was a contributor for Fox News, the hands of House members who exoneration from charges he abused after multiple women accused the “I will be there for one hour, appeared on the network as recently had defended the president in some his office and obstructed Congress. Hollywood mogul of sexual abuse. basically, presenting my argument,” as Wednesday when he opined that really over the top language,” said Cipollone and Sekulow will “He has a long history of doing a Dershowitz told Dan Abrams on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) Gregg Nunziata, an attorney and be the driving forces behind the lot of cutting-edge criminal defense his SiriusXM radio show. “But I’m “chose well” in selecting impeach- former GOP Senate aide. “And I work,” said Carl Tobias, a professor not a full-fledged member of the ment managers. think the decision to go with this president’s defense, the substance at the University of Richmond. defense team in any realistic sense “She is going to, I think, contin- team instead of some of the House of which has been closely guarded “He’s a smart person. He’s got a of that term.” ue to be guiding this process, which figures really does suggest a more leading up to the trial. But each of long track record. He’s represented While the White House’s legal is above all, all about witnesses on fine-tuned and sober approach to the attorneys announced Friday are a number of controversial clients. arguments are expected to be de- the Senate side,” Starr said. this.” expected to have a speaking role once the White House has a chance to present its case. The addition of Starr, Dershow- itz, Ray and Bondi — fixtures on cable television in recent months — addresses one glaring concern those close to the White House expressed in recent weeks: that Cipollone, a former commercial lawyer, lacked experience on television and in the public realm ahead of what is sure to be one of the most watched events in years. “It shows a very smart acknowl- edgement of the fact that the real jury here is the American public,” said Jason Miller, a former Trump campaign adviser and co-host of a radio show devoted to defending the president on impeachment. “Even though the formal Senate hearing will be conducted between noon and 6 p.m. six days a week, the public debate will be going on 24/7 on the cable news channels, and the eyes of the world will be watching every single word that’s spoken,” he added. Jonathan Turley, a George Washington University law profes- sor who was a Republican witness during the impeachment inquiry, described the legal team as one with “an impressive level of legal firepower.” But Turley pointed to a slight risk in bringing in such a large team, saying it could complicate the defense’s ability to adhere to a coherent narrative. He also argued it would be unwise for the lawyers to present a defense with “sensational elements,” suggesting it would be unwelcome in the Senate given the restraint and decorum expected on the floor. “The president is known to prefer aggressive advocacy with sensational elements. He tends to prefer lightning-rod lawyers, which is not a good fit for this forum,” Turley said. “This is not the place for brass-knuckled advocacy if you want to maintain your core among Republicans and seek to peel away a few Democrats.” A few of the most high-profile additions come with controversial pasts that will provide fodder to Democrats and could foster unease for some Republicans. Starr investigated a range of matters related to then-President Clinton as independent counsel, including the sex scandal that ul- timately led to Clinton’s impeach- ment. Some legal experts suggested his positions on the Clinton im- peachment could conflict with his defense of Trump. More recently, Starr resigned as president of Baylor University in 2016 in the wake of a damning investigation that found the school had failed to respond to several reports of sexual assault involving football players dating back several Page 12 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / January 22-28, 2020 POLITICAL ANALYSIS What history really tells us about Senate impeachment trials By Jonathan Turley was “preying on a vulnerable for- George Bernard Shaw said that eign nation” for “personal political “only lawyers and mental defec- benefit,” while Senator Jack Reed tives are automatically exempt for accused Trump of a shakedown. jury duty.” Unless, of course, it is Senator Brian Schatz claimed that the Senate, where you can be both supporting Trump would “swallow of those and still sit as a required the republic.” jury member. Senator Edward Markey said our The controversial role of sen- “very democracy” is at stake here ators in an impeachment trial is and “there is no place” for Trump back in the news, as various House to hide. Senator Sherrod Brown members challenged the right of admitted he is “disappointed in my some Senate Republicans to take colleagues, this see no evil, hear the oath to promise impartial justice no evil attitude.” Apparently, all after defending President Trump. the “see only evil, hear only evil” Less than 24 hours after being comments of his fellow Democrats named one of the seven House are not a problem. House manager impeachment managers, Represen- Adam Schiff called the pretrial tative Val Demings called for the comments a disgrace, but of course recusal of Senate Majority Leader only those of Republicans. Mitch McConnell for being biased. Senators are not asked to seques- Her proposal is as unfounded as ter themselves or to take a vow of it is ironic, since she called for this kind of coordination.” Despite Post back then had reported on oracle in denouncing his Repub- silence before a trial. The Framers the removal of Trump more than my respect for Gerhardt, history a “Democratic senator who was lican counterparts for expressing had no delusions about the jurors a year ago, which was before the does not actually bear out that consulting regularly with President support for Trump. History shows designated in the Constitution. Ukrainian phone call. statement. Clinton” on the trial, and an Asso- that Schumer ran for the Senate They knew that these trials demand In reality, the rules of the im- Little is known of the coordi- ciated Press story had reported that based on his promise made before an unnatural act to set politics aside peachment trial are set by Senate nation during the impeachment of senators and the White House were trial to vote to acquit Clinton. in the jury deliberations. Politicians majority vote. Moreover, the White President Johnson in 1868. How- finalizing the strategy for the trial. When it comes to Senate trials, were no less biased or more circum- House has not had its way on its two ever, the Senate was overwhelm- Some like Daschle were un- bias is in the eye of the beholder. spect in the 18th century than they principal demands for summary ingly Republican and opposed to comfortable. He said Clinton was While the media has focused on are in the 21st century. Indeed, pol- dismissal or witness testimony. But Johnson, who was affiliated with “leaning very heavily” on Senator comments by Republicans, many iticians are one of the few elements the premise of much of this discus- Democrats and later the National Ted Kennedy and noted that “these Democrats have been as vocal in of government that have changed sion is that the coordination and Union Party. The very idea of the are the 35 names, things he wanted, declaring Trump guilty as their little over time in terms of their comments made by Republicans majority coordinating with him on and a strategy he wanted to pursue.” counterparts have been in declaring predictability or predilections. violate both their oaths and Senate the trial would have been absurd. Daschle tried to maintain some dis- him innocent. Senator Elizabeth While unfortunate, comments tradition. This view was amplified With President Nixon, Democrats tance but admitted that he and Ken- Warren campaigned on his guilt on the merits of impeachment are by University of North Carolina controlled both the House and the nedy pursued the same approach and, when asked if she intends neither unprecedented nor unex- law professor Michael Gerhardt, Senate. Moreover, no trial was on the details for the trial. Now, to vote to convict Trump, vowed pected from politicians. What is who testified as a witness with me being actively planned and Nixon however, the objections ignore the clearly, “Of course I will.” Senator expected is that senators ultimately in the House impeachment inquiry. chose to resign before he was im- close coordination between House Kamala Harris declared, “As a will vote their conscience. Past Poppy Harlow asked him “how peached. Democrats, who act as the prose- former prosecutor, I know a con- impeachments have shown that normal or abnormal” it is for the That leaves the trial of Presi- cutors, and Senate Democrats, who fession when I see it. He did it in senators can indeed transcend petty Senate majority leader to work in dent Clinton. Again, there was no act as the jurors. As with the White plain sight.” political instincts when their names such “lockstep” with the White coordination with former Majority House discussions, there is nothing Senator Chris Coons warned the are called, not just by the clerk but House on a trial. Gerhardt declared, Leader Trent Lott because Repub- unusual in such coordination. nation about the dangers of failing by history, and rightly so. “It is extremely unusual. This is the licans controlled the Senate. Yet The same is true with pretrial to convict and remove Trump. Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro first time in history when the pres- Democrats Harry Reid and Tom commentary. Senators should re- Senator Amy Klobuchar not only Professor of Public Interest Law ident was coordinating with a big Daschle did coordinate with the frain from stating conclusions about declared Trump guilty but de- for George Washington University bloc of people from his own party White House, as reported in the the evidence before trial, but they scribed the allegations against him and served as the last lead counsel in the Senate.” He continued, “Bill media. The book “The Breach” de- were never expected to stop being as nothing less than a global Water- during a Senate impeachment trial. Clinton was not coordinating with tails the close workings between the politicians. Unfortunately, the rule gate. Senator Richard Blumenthal He testified as a witness expert in the Democrats. In fact, they kept a Senate and the White House staff. of restraint is observed in the breach wrote that Trump is guilty ahead the House Judiciary Committee fair distance between themselves. Clinton also spoke with senators. by many. Minority Leader Charles of the House impeachment vote. hearing during the impeachment This is the first time we have seen Howard Kurtz of the Washington Schumer is a rather curious ethics Senator Chris Murphy said Trump inquiry of President Trump. Why the chief justice must ensure a fair presidential impeachment trial By Alan Morrison properly insist that the Senate must would instruct the jury on the ap- Conventional wisdom on the have a good reason for not allow- plicable law, but there are no such role of the chief justice in the im- ing the House to obtain additional instructions applicable here. None- peachment of the president is that testimony because the trial is not theless, it would not be appropriate he is bound by Senate rules and just a contest between the House for the chief justice to lay out his maintains almost no independent and the president, but a good faith views on the law of impeachment responsibility to ensure fairness. effort to determine whether Don- and advise the Senate as such. That hands-off view is based large- ald Trump should continue in his Rather, the chief justice should ly on Senate tradition and on how office. Indeed, this is a decision provide time for both the House and William Rehnquist handled his that will affect every American in the president to provide the Senate duties in the impeachment of Bill this country. their views on the law of impeach- Clinton when there was agreement Then there is the matter of juror ment as applied to the facts. In that on the applicable procedures. How- bias, either for or against convic- way, the Senate and the American ever, the Senate trial is not simply tion. In one sense there is nothing people can be given what are likely a battle between the House and the to be done here since there are no to be two competing visions of the president. Rather, the American alternates eligible to serve in the applicable law of impeachment people need to be sure that justice Senate. Moreover, the chief justice and then make their independent is done, and to achieve that, there cannot change the views of those judgments as to the validity of are certain concrete steps that the who have already made up their those contentions and, in the end, chief justice can and should take minds. But if perfect justice through the decision of the Senate. during the trial. impartial jurors is unattainable, at The chief justice would almost Under the Constitution, the vice that the Senate may utilize proce- trial not just because they wanted a least the appearance of a lack of certainly prefer not to have the president presides over the Senate. dures that violate due process. To neutral officer who ensures fairness, bias is possible. At the start of the formidable assignment of presid- In an impeachment trial of the pres- prevent that from happening, the but also because they did not want trial, the chief justice should there- ing over this impeachment trial, ident, however, that role is assigned chief justice plays a critical role in him to be, in the words of Brendan fore request, surely nothing more, however, that is the command of to the chief justice. So although ensuring basic fairness for every- Sullivan when he had represented that jurors refrain from making any the Constitution. It means that he there are no written records for that one. Suppose the House decided to Oliver North, a potted plant. public statements about the possible should carry out his duties with the important change, the substitution prove its factual case through live The same approach should be outcome of the trial so that the pro- goal of providing justice to the pres- assures the public that the vice witnesses, and the Senate rules did applied within the situation more ceedings are not seen as a charade ident, the House, the Senate, and the president would not make rulings not permit cross examination. In likely to occur in this impeach- leading to a foregone conclusion. American people, not feeling bound that seem to favor his boss, or that that case, the chief justice should ment. The House wishes to submit During this trial, the principal by the wishes of the parties. would influence the trial in a way not allow the rights of the president testimony from witnesses who did issue is not likely to be what the Alan Morrison is a professor that might make his ascension to the to be seriously undermined because not show before its hearings, but president actually did, but whether who teaches constitutional law Oval Office more likely. the Senate rules so provide. The the Senate rules do not provide for his conduct rises to the level of an and the Lerner Family Associate An impeachment trial is not a Framers almost certainly chose that. Because due process is a two impeachable offense. Were this an Dean of Public Interest at George criminal trial, but that does mean the chief justice to preside over the way street, the chief justice could ordinary federal trial, the judge Washington University. Let Americans hear from the witnesses in the Senate trial By Douglas Schoen delayed sending the articles of for a fair impeachment trial. Pelosi from the majority and force the The third impeachment trial in impeachment to the Senate for claimed last week that the delay had hand of Majority Leader Mitch American history has commenced an entire month. Her move was supported “raising the profile of the McConnell. But the argument amid a wave of new evidence intended to ramp up pressure on fact that we need to have witnesses made by Democrats in calling for against President Trump. He fac- Republicans to vote for witnesses to and documentation, and if we do witnesses is more compelling than es two articles of impeachment, be called in the trial, namely former not, then that is a coverup.” ever before. abuse of power and obstruction of White House national security ad- The gravity of the impeachment Bolton said he is prepared to Congress. The House led by Dem- viser John Bolton and acting White process cannot be understated, and testify should the Senate issue a ocrats concluded that Trump abused House chief of staff Mick Mul- the Senate trial must not be rushed subpoena. According to a letter his his power by pressing Ukraine to vaney, two critical players in the for the purposes of political expedi- attorney wrote to lawmakers, he announce an investigation of his inquiry who have not yet testified. ency. Indeed, it is now clearer than was “personally involved in many political rival, former Vice Pres- While Republicans and even ever before that the Senate must of the events, meetings, and conver- ident Joe Biden, while aid to that some Democrats in the Senate conduct a comprehensive trial that sations” that are at the center of the country was being withheld, and criticized her stalling, the strategy involves testimony from multiple impeachment inquiry, with insight that Trump obstructed Congress in of Pelosi has allowed time for new new witnesses. It still remains not yet covered in public testimony. the investigation into his conduct. evidence to come to light, which unclear whether Pelosi and her col- Bolton has expressed a degree of In an unprecedented procedur- lends to her argument that witnesses leagues will succeed in convincing animus towards the White House, al move, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and documentation are required four Senate Republicans to defect (See Witnesses, Page 13) January 22-28, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13 POLITICAL ANALYSIS This trial is not about Trump By Joseph Moreno come to expect from Washington insiders and Starting this week, an endless number their families shamelessly cashing in on all of commentators, including yours truly, their influence. will descend on the cable news networks to Perhaps if Democrats had not spent the breathlessly analyze the Senate trial of Pres- last three years calling Trump a Russian ident Trump. We will talk about the law and stooge and traitor then they would have strategy as we eagerly consume every hour some credibility today. However, the spe- of what will be a clownish but captivating cial counsel investigation and the unceasing spectacle. We will watch senators from both march to impeach Trump for whatever they parties pretend their minds are not made up, find now makes them impossible to take when we know exactly how they will each seriously. Despite their best efforts there vote. We will pontificate about the sanctity was no public outcry for impeachment and of impeachment, about the Constitution, no break in the ranks by Republicans. Yet and how this entire ordeal will eventually be Democrats marched on to hand us a partisan judged in the history books. impeachment simply doomed to fail. But let me clue you in on something. None The true threat to our democracy is of this really matters, and not just because we not Trump. It is leaders who are using the all know how it ends. It does not matter be- system to accomplish what they cannot at cause this trial simply has nothing to do with the ballot box. For better or worse, Trump the law or the Constitution or dealings with is our president. We had the right to elect Ukraine. This is not oversight by Congress or him the first time, and we have the right to some principled exercise by serious leaders to decide if he keeps his job for another term. protect the system from a corrupt president. It the entire system out of whack. you look at 2016, Trump was an outlier on This impeachment is about taking away that is and has always been about rejecting a pres- But you know what? That is all just fine. both sides of the aisle. His election was the right. Let us have the trial, ensure it is fair, ident who not only refuses to play by the rules Ultimately, the system within our democracy resounding rejection of a system that millions hear from witnesses, and allow the chips to but to acknowledge they even exist. It is and was not meant to limit presidential candidates of Americans decided was not working for fall where they may. But let us not pretend has always been a desperate attempt to stop to the vetted members of an aristocratic class. them. They chose to give Trump a chance it is principled. It is a divisive and harmful him from winning reelection this November. The beauty of our nation is that anyone can be to do better. scorched earth campaign designed to prevent Anyone paying attention in 2016 knew elected to office, whether they are cut out for When the Ukraine story broke, despite the Americans from repeating what the ruling exactly what we were getting with Trump, the job or not, and Americans are entitled to efforts by Democrats to sell it as the worst class believes never should have been al- and nothing he has done as president is a the president of their choice every four years. offense, the public did not buy it because this lowed in the first place. surprise. He is impolite and petulant. He For the past few decades most of our pres- is exactly the kind of behavior they expect * * * * * will throw anyone under the bus. He is not idential candidates fit into one of two molds. from Trump. They were unimpressed with Joseph Moreno is a former federal prose- judicious in his choice of friends, his actions, One was the career politician who went to an impeachment case with no real crime cutor at the Justice Department and a United or his speech, and he regularly toes the line of an Ivy League, groomed for politics with no and no actual harm to Ukraine, with many States Army combat veteran. He currently legality. He has no use for Washington power experience in the private sector. The other convinced this was no worse than how other practices law in Washington. You can follow structures or respect for freedom of the press. was the product of a dynasty, someone whose presidents behave. It revealed the Hunter him on Twitter @JosephMoreno. The views In a town that rewards conformity, Trump is success was largely owed to the power and Biden arrangement with Burisma, exactly the expressed in this column are his own and are the complete opposite, and his election threw wealth that came from existing bases. When type of deal that Americans so detest yet have not those of his employer. Impeachment trial will need a ‘Perry Mason moment’ By Joe Ferullo a far cry from crossing party lines As the formal impeachment trial to ultimately cast a final vote to of President Donald Trump gets convict. underway in the Senate this week, Still, it could happen — espe- one side or the other — especially cially if someone steps up to the the Democrats — will need to do podium and weaves a compelling something extraordinary to break narrative for the nation. As Dale the polling logjam that shows voters Bumpers showed 21 years ago, a evenly divided. simple speech delivered with pas- They will need the political sion and skill, aimed at 100 senators equivalent of TV’s “Perry Mason in a room and millions of people moment.” Call it the “Dale Bum- at home, can change how history pers moment.” is written. Bumpers, a veteran Democratic That’s something either side of senator from Arkansas, had just re- the impeachment divide can use tired when President Bill Clinton’s right now. defense team brought him on board Joe Ferullo is an award-winning for the impeachment trial in January media executive, producer and 1999. A folksy politician trained in journalist and former executive vice the art of speeches to Rotary clubs president of programming for CBS and chambers of commerce back Television Distribution. He was a home, he was handed a key job: news executive for NBC, a writ- the closing argument against the er-producer for “Dateline NBC,” House’s indictment. and worked for ABC News. Follow It was a tougher position to be him on Twitter @ironworker1. in than history might indicate. After all, the public was firmly against go badly for defense attorney Ma- time; all of us watching Bumpers’ impeachment; everyone on Capitol son — until the final act. Suddenly, speech could feel the impeachment Hill knew the votes were not there there was a new piece of evidence momentum dissipate — and every- to convict and remove Clinton by or a surprise witness, and Mason one, from the House managers to the required two-thirds majority. delivered a stunning closing argu- the senators, knew it was over. But Republican House impeach- ment that shut down any chance of The vote on article one, per- ment managers felt they could win conviction. jury, was 45 to convict versus 55 a simple majority of senators, and Enter Dale Bumpers. His sum- to acquit. The vote on article two, that would be a vindication of their mation lasted nearly an hour, punc- obstruction of justice, was 50-50. actions. tuated by self-deprecating humor No simple majority for either. This seemed easy: The GOP and one-liners aimed at his friends Post-impeachment, Clinton’s controlled the Senate, 55 to 45. in the Senate. Beneath his coun- approval rating hit a record high 73 Even public support for Clinton try-lawyer geniality was a serious percent in the Gallup poll. could have been up for grabs, as the purpose: to tie all the loose ends Democrats this time around are process moved from the cacophony together, Perry Mason-style, and in the same position that House KIOF 97.9 FM of the House to the august drama of reduce the grandeur of the moment Republicans were back then: No the Senate. Messy congressional to its unseemly essence. one expects a two-thirds vote to im- hearings were about to give way This was not, he said, about a peach and remove President Trump, “Welcome to to that made-for-TV staple: a trial. “breach of public trust.” It was — but winning a majority of the Sen- The best television trials have pure and simple — a sex scandal. ate vote would be an unexpected what writers and producers call a To a burst of laughter in the cham- victory. The recent emergence of Fabulous Las “Perry Mason moment,” named af- ber, he famously added: “When you new evidence has caused some ter the iconic courtroom series than hear somebody say it’s not about of the 53 GOP senators to soften ran from 1957 to 1966. In almost sex, it’s about sex.” certain hardline stances against the Vegas Public every episode, the case seemed to I worked for NBC News at the impeachment process. But that’s Witnessess Radio and the (Continued from Page 12) have been impossible for him to do issue of impeachment, but hearing and has even insinuated that he has any of this work in Ukraine alone, from additional witnesses is one Entertainment potentially damaging information as no senior Ukrainian officials thing on which they can agree. about Trump. However, his record would have spoken to him or taken The results of the impeachment as a staunch Republican who was him seriously if he was not there trial have had a predetermined Capital of once a close ally of the president on behalf of Trump and Giuliani. outcome since the beginning of could make him a wild card. Moreover, newly released emails, the House inquiry. The end game the World, Lev Parnas, an associate of some of which came directly from for the president is almost certainly Rudy Giuliani who is under fed- White House aides who may be acquittal in the trial, as it seems eral indictment and out on bond, potential trial witnesses, further tie nearly impossible that there will be Where Dreams said in interviews that Trump was the decision to withhold the military enough members who actually vote fully informed about what he and aid to Ukraine to the requests made to remove Trump from office. The Giuliani were doing in Ukraine, by Trump that Ukraine announce an structure of the Senate trial and the Come true!” contradicting every account from investigation into the Biden family. public perception of the procedure YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NON the White House defense team. Given the extent of additional will have serious implications, not Parnas released numerous pieces information and evidence, it is clear just for both parties in the 2020 PROFIT 501 C 3 RADIO STATION of additional evidence including the Senate has to conduct both a election, but on the very future of (Federal Charitable taxpayer ID # 45-4388579) handwritten notes, as well as pic- comprehensive and methodical the American political system. tures and videos of him with indi- trial that involves testimony from * * * * * See www.lasvegaspublicradio.org viduals at the highest levels of the multiple witnesses. Americans de- Douglas Schoen (@DouglasE- (www.lvpr.org) administration, including multiple serve to hear from not only Parnas, Schoen) is adviser to President Bill pictures and videos of him with the but also Bolton, Mulvaney, and Clinton and former New York City 400 S. 4th St., Suite 500 president himself. even Hunter Biden. We are in an Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He is Las Vegas, NV 89101 While Parnas is clearly a dubious era of unprecedented partisanship, the author of “Collapse: A World in character, he argues that his credi- and political distrust is widespread. Crisis and the Urgency of American (702) 425-4088 bility lies in the fact that it would Americans are divided over the Leadership.” Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / January 22-28, 2020

A governmentE big enough toditorials give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View The Alpine Hotel: its slumlords and victims It is always easier to blame the person next to us; it is always easier to blame the weak person, the less powerful, the person who has no tools, knowledge, or financial power to defend themselves or the one who may look more guilty than the others. It is a fact that slum landlords are a problem, but a fur- ther fact is that the slum landlords would not exist if the city inspectors and the code enforcement Gestapo would do their jobs. They become too friendly with the slum landlords and all those who operate openly without business licenses, health inspections, insurance and many other various (city, county or state) licenses. That is no excuse for why those slum landlords abuse their tenants in their living quarters or businesses by ignoring the lack of heat or air-conditioning, which are New Nevada laws driving up necessities in a city like ours. It has been reported that the Alpine Hotel tenants have been without heat for a very long time and it has also been the cost of doing business reported that the facility has not been inspected by city By Thomas Mitchell re-invest into the economy.” inspectors for three years. Thanks to the Democrat-con- He did not deign to mention that trolled 2019 legislative session it is some will go from minimum wage to Many of those tenants were forced to turn their stove on going to be more expensive to do no wage as jobs are eliminated and to warm themselves because of the lack of heating units. business in Nevada this year and in new jobs fail to be created. Others It is difficult to sleep or do anything in the cold; theown - years to come. may see their hours cut to compen- ers of the property may sleep, take a shower or have dinner The most expensive dictate from sate for the higher wage cost. One in their warm homes, and most likely the city inspectors lawmakers takes effect July 1, when study found the average low-wage and the code enforcement Gestapo who act and believe the first phase of Assembly Bill 456 worker in Seattle actually lost $125 kicks in raising the minimum wage in a month when the minimum wage like they are above the law also sleep, take a shower or Nevada by 75 cents an hour. Current- was raised to $15 an hour. Not ex- have dinner in their warm homes while others suffer the ly the minimum wage for those with actly what the lawmakers and the consequences of lack of warmth and the abuse of their health insurance coverage is $7.25 governor foresee for Nevada. unfair treatment at their hands. an hour and $8.25 an hour for those ThoMaS MiTchell Of course, raising the minimum Ignoring the difference between a room or an apartment without health benefits. The minimums increase to wage raises the cost of doing business, which trans- and a shed is as dangerous as letting several seniors sleep $8 and $9 this year and another 75 cents an hour each lates immediately into higher costs for consumers. A in a cold room—in many cases dying in a cold room. How year until they reach $11 and $12 in 2024. Cato Institute analysis in 2012 found that a 10 percent At the time of his signing the bill Gov. Steve Sisolak increase in the U.S. minimum wage raises food prices do they know that such a shed— built in one weekend by was quoted as saying, “Keeping working Nevadans by up to 4 percent. AB456 increases the minimum unprofessionals—is safe and that whoever sleeps in it is stuck in a 10-year-old minimum wage erodes the real wage in Nevada by more than 50 percent in five years. not at risk for the roof coming down? value and purchasing power of the wages of hardwork- In a recent article, the Nevada Appeal in Carson City It is easy to suit the slum landlord who may or may not ing Nevadans. But with this bill, hundreds of thousands quoted Johnny Skowronek, owner of staffing company have the financial backing to fix their property to code of working Nevadans will see a difference in their Square One Solutions and incoming Northern Nevada paycheck — extra hard-earned money they can use to Human Resources Association president, as saying standards, but how do the city inspectors and the code put food on the table, save for their kids’ education, and (See Mitchell, Page 16) enforcement Gestapo know that if they have not been on the property for three years? How do they allow building apartments without the approval of the planning commis- Is Las Vegas becoming sioners? Planning commissioners, city inspectors and Gestapo another San Francisco? agents with the code enforcement are as guilty and dan- By Perly Viasmensky pack of cigarettes. gerous to the community as the slum landlords that allow If the councilwoman for Ward Three doesn’t start Does the so-called Metro Vice Unit still exist or is seniors to die in a cold room because they are too cruel and working as she was elected to do, soon downtown Las that something of the past? cheap to fix their property’s heating system. Vegas will become another Los Angeles, California; Business owners cannot ask those homeless people The residential code enforcement is the same as the San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington and/ to move on, because first they are totally ignored as commercial code enforcement when it comes to health or New York City. if those who are doing the trespassing pay the rent, The councilman for Ward One is supporting the electricity and other business expenses. There are issues and the heaters in places of businesses where people Ward Three Councilwoman’s mentality expressing times when they expose themselves to violent threats work with others with health issues and those who are more the opinion that the homeless population in downtown and there is not even the recourse to call Metro Police. prone to get sick; susceptible people can catch a cold and Las Vegas is no threat to businesses in the area because When you call Metro call center (311) and need to wait pass their virus on to the rest of those at the place of work, business downtown is booming. 45 minutes on the line for someone to answer the call, which is no small thing. I have no idea what city he is living in because either you lost two to three customers or need to close many businesses are losing clients who are afraid to the doors of your business in fear of being beaten or Have Planning commissioners, city inspectors and Ge- do business with companies in the center of downtown worse. stapo agents with the code enforcement department ever Las Vegas. Sooner rather than later downtown Las Vegas will tried to type on their computer with their warm “winter” Many business owners need to come to work at least become another San Francisco where there is so much gloves on? In fact, when was the last time one of them had an hour earlier than their normal hours of operation human feces that a literal “poop map” has been created even sat in front of a computer? to start cleaning feces, urine and drug paraphernalia. to warn residents where not to step. Let’s be realistic. But not only planning commission- Some homeless, and without any regard for the law, In Los Angeles, the police department confirms at approach customers of some of those businesses of- least one officer has come down with Salmonella ty- ers, city inspectors and Gestapo agents with the code fering themselves for a couple of dollars or simply a (See Viasmensky, Page 16) enforcement are also guilty of negligence; the so-called “supervisors” who hide in the little closet they call an ON A PERSONAL NOTE office, ignoring all the problems and calling “meetings” every time they felt like talking to subalterns or wanting Dr. Martin Luther King is to feel important by ignoring telephone calls and ignoring questions when someone—such as this newspaper report- er—asked questions. for all people, all the time Let’s not stop there; the entire city council—with the ex- By Maramis boycott; he was there for the March ception of the city manager who is not an elected official— Some holidays get old very fast, on Washington for Jobs and Freedom; and all those bureaucrats who are under the impression that and even one day after the day has less than a month later, he was there, passed, it loses all of its “flavor.” giving the eulogy for three of the four because the public gave them the trust of their votes and Take St. Patrick’s Day for example, young murdered black schoolgirls at that they are now above everyone else are as guilty as well. or Valentine’s Day, or even Hallow- Birmingham’s Sixteenth Street Bap- Fire safety violations at the Alpine Hotel go back almost een. But Martin Luther King Jr. Day tist Church bombing. Part of what he three decades showing a great deal of negligence on both is about so much more than the man, said in their eulogy was, “They say sides; either the Alpine Hotel owners ignored the city his birthday, or even the designated to us that we must be concerned not violations or the city of Las Vegas allowed the violations day for celebrating his birthday in merely about who murdered them, January. but about the system, the way of life, to be ignored. No one really needs to be told the philosophy which produced the Maybe an outside investigation is in order to find who what he did for this country to de- murderers.” among city officials and employees are guilty of allowing serve having his own holiday. He MaraMiS choufani That is something I have always misfortunes like the Alpine Hotel fire to last for three was a man of peace who did everything he could to put a lot of thought on—what exactly does bring a decades. further peaceful race relations predominantly between person to commit racial murder? Or hate crimes? What Maybe it is time to replace the planning commissioners the black and white races — yet sad to say, that peace can create the thoughts that make that kind of deed was never permanently realized, and the clash of the acceptable or even desirable? and supervisors at the code enforcement department. colors continues to this day. In a 1965 memo to J. Edgar Hoover, FBI agents A few days after the fire at the Alpine Hotel, the city It is inspiring to read his life story, and it is encour- named four men as primary suspects for the bombing. released the telephone calls made to the 911 operator aging to realize how dedicated he was to that cause All four men were members of a splinter group of the noting that the calls had “been edited for time and clarity” of peace and to know how many times he led “the local Ku Klux Klan. I wanted to know the thoughts of but it can be taken even as it has been edited to cover the charge” for each new issue that reared its ugly head. the Klansmen and so I looked up what they believe and ineptness of someone in the Main Street mausoleum called He was there for so many people and so many issues, what went into their doctrine. We would all be surprised. and always chose the path of peace, of nonresistance. They are all about God, the Constitution, and service City Hall. He was there for Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus (See Maramis, Page 19) January 22-28, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15

VEditors note:iew The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyoints reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Big Apple Issues Blanket Get-Out-of-Jail Free Cards By Chuck Muth 26-year-old homeless dude who last Not all bad ideas start in Califor- Friday was arrested “for allegedly nia. Here’s one from New York… slugging a 23-year-old woman in though likely coming to Cali soon. the face so hard that two of her teeth And then, if the Legislature stays in were knocked out.” its current makeup, Nevada could Hours later he attacked a second follow suit. woman, “punching the 35-year-old On January 1st, New York’s and kicking the back of her head.” new “bail reform” law, allowing Yet because of the new catch- offenders to walk free without bail and-release bail reform law, Judge until trial, took effect. Ann Thompson was forced to Nicknamed “catch and release,” “cut the serial slugger loose.” And the law eliminates the need to post according to the New York Post bail for people caught committing a he “grinned as he left court” and host of crimes ranging from assault CHUCK MUTH returned to his old stomping (liter- to stalking to grand larceny and Woodberry robbed four New York ally) grounds. to reinvent its image by launching Lastly, get a load of this new, even possession of a weapon on City banks between December 30 Insanity. a new name and logo. heart-pounding slogan: “Cultivat- school grounds. and January 8. But because of the But make no mistake. This ab- The new shorter name will sim- ing growth and prosperity is our As conservative commentator new catch-and-release bail reform surd catch-and-release bail reform ply be “Vegas Chamber.” Which purpose.” Dana Loesch noted… law, the judge couldn’t force him legislation will make its way into is fine as it goes. Shorter is often Sure sends a tingle up your leg, “The new legislation doesn’t to post bail before being released. the 2021 session of the Demo- better. doesn’t it? allow judges to have any discretion So they just cut him loose last crat-controlled Nevada Legislature However, that creates the ac- But this cosmetic make-over in determining whether a person is Thursday. — and could very well pass. ronym “VC” — which Vietnam can’t hide the fact that the Chamber, a flight risk, nor whether they pose At which point he immediately We’re doomed. War era veterans will immediately over the years, has tried to play a threat to public safety or will proceeded to rob a FIFTH bank on * * * * * identify with the “Viet Cong.” both sides politically and constantly commit more crimes.” Friday. Vegas Chamber Puts Major fail. undercuts the interests of its mem- The result was as predictable as And now he’s suspected of New Lipstick on Pig And then there’s the new color bers by endorsing candidates who the sun rising in the east. robbing a SIXTH bank yesterday! The Las Vegas Metro Chamber scheme for the VC logo. A pale are openly hostile to the business The New York Post reported last Lovely. of Commerce is reinventing itself… pastel rainbow combo. You know, community. weekend that a guy named Gerod Then there’s Eugene Webb, a again. Or, more to the point, trying like the LGBLT logo. Very PC, VC. (See Muth, Page 16) Martin Luther King Jr. Had A Dream By Mace yampolsky judged by the color of their skin “I Have a Dream” is a public but by the content of their character. speech that was delivered by Amer- “I have a dream today. ican civil rights activist Martin Did His Dream Come True? Luther King Jr. during the March The civil rights act of 1964 was on Washington for Jobs and Free- passed because it was pushed by a dom on August 28, 1963, in which Southerner, President Lyndon B. he called for civil and economic Johnson from Texas who was a rights and an end to racism in the world-class arm twister; with his United States. dedication, perseverance, and force Martin Luther King Jr. was born of will, it became law. on January 15, 1929 as Michael The basic provisions of the Civil King Jr. after his father, a powerful Rights Act of 1964 include the preacher in his own right. Martin following: funds to any organization practicing Every school-age child sings My Luther was a Catholic Priest and —Abolishment of unfair or discrimination. country ‘tis of thee: “My country theologian in the 16th century, unequal applications for voters What does the Trump adminis- ‘tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, at a time when the church went MaCe yaMPoLSKy of color, but provisions still held tration say? Discrimination against of thee I sing. Land where my largely unchallenged in Germany. “I have a dream that one day this for administering literacy tests to gay employees is legal. The Justice fathers died, land of the Pilgrim’s The monk became more and more nation will rise up and live out the black voters. Department (DOJ) has filed a legal pride, from every mountainside, critical of his own institution. He true meaning of its creed: “We hold —Prohibition of discrimination brief arguing against legal protec- let freedom ring! Interesting fact, defied the Catholic Church. King these truths to be self-evident, that or segregation policies in public- tions against discrimination based it is the same tune as “God Save Sr. returned home from the trip all men are created equal. ly owned businesses like hotels, on sexual orientation. The Justice the Queen.” inspired by what he had learned “I have a dream that one day restaurants, and theaters... Department intervened in a dis- Does Freedom Ring? and decided to change both his and even the state of Mississippi, a —Public facilities should be crimination case, Zarda vs Allied And when (and if) this happens, his son’s names to Martin Luther in state sweltering with the heat of open to all and no person could be Industries, to argue that civil rights and when we allow freedom to ring, his honor. injustice, sweltering with the heat denied access to their use. laws should not protect gay workers when we let it ring from every vil- He said, “And so even though of oppression, will be transformed —Desegregation of schools and from discrimination. They weren’t lage and every hamlet, from every we face the difficulties of today into an oasis of freedom and justice. empowerment of the Attorney Gen- even sued. The US Supreme Court state and every city, we will be and tomorrow, I still have a dream. “I have a dream that my four eral to file suits against schools that heard oral arguments on Zarda on able to speed up that day when all It is a dream deeply rooted in the little children will one day live in maintained segregation policies. October 8, 2019. This will be a of God’s children, black men and American dream. a nation where they will not be —Disallowment of federal landmark decision either way. (See Mace, Page 18) Ken Starr rides again: Look out, Mr. President! Larry Klayman responds to naming of ‘accomplished loser’ to Trump legal team By Larry Klayman women and girls. or Dershowitz that they provided The middle sees him as simply a Just when I thought nothing “Epstein, a former friend of legal defense to very bad people, fool. I share the views of the right could become even more bizarre, Trump and Bill Clinton, avoided but what I do question is why it and middle, my having tried to President Donald J. Trump’s so- federal prosecution in that earlier was necessary to allow Starr in help Starr during the Clinton years called legal team, led by Jay Seku- investigation. But he pleaded guilty particular to be legal counsel at the and he having thought himself too low, has recruited Ken Starr and in 2008 to state charges that includ- impeachment trial — for a number holier than thou and “Republican Robert Ray, independent counsels ed paying for sex with a minor. of reasons: establishment pure “to take me during the Clinton years, to lead “He served 13 months in jail, al- First, Starr is the one who trig- up on the offer, before he and his the defense of The Donald during though he was allowed out for many gered the impeachment of Presi- “high flying staff,” which included the looming impeachment trial. hours each day on work release. dent Bill Clinton, giving fodder to now Justice Brett Kavanaugh, went Joining the legal team as well is “Starr, a former federal ap- Democrats who want to say that this down in flames. retired Harvard law professor Alan peals court judge, oversaw the contrived and phony impeachment All of this contributes to a bad Dershowitz and former Florida At- wide-ranging Whitewater investi- of President Trump is somehow public perception on both sides of torney General Pam Bondi. Notably gation of President Clinton from justified. Just look at what the pres- the aisle and with Americans of all absent from the legal team is Rudy 1994 through 1998. ident’s lawyer hypocritically did to political persuasions, which could Giuliani, the president’s private “Starr’s findings that Clinton had Clinton, they will spew. severely harm President Trump legal counsel during the Russian Larry KLayMan lied under oath by denying a sexual Second, Starr is not suited to with voters in the upcoming 2020 collusion witch hunt of Special selections, not wasting a beat to harassment relationship with White wage a strong defense if the past is presidential elections. Counsel Robert Mueller. Giuliani, trash our commander in chief by House intern Monica Lewinsky led a prologue. He is a weak-kneed ap- As much as I love and support not coincidentally, is the culprit, linking him to Jeffrey Epstein and to Clinton’s impeachment by the pellate lawyer who does not know the president, just as was true of through his inebriated bad judg- O.J. Simpson, and indirectly and Republican-led House in late 1998. how to try cases, much less take the ill-conceived selection of Rudy ment, who played a key role, along falsely portraying him as a sexual “On Friday morning, shortly strong positions. During the Clinton Giuliani, he needs to think more with his now-indicted colleague predator. after news about Starr joining years, he was eaten up alive by the clearly about who should legally Lev Parnas, in negligently getting “President Trump’s impeach- Trump’s legal team broke, Lew- Clintons’ lawyer David Kendall of represent him in what will be by the president into this impeachment ment defense team will include insky wrote in a Twitter post: ‘this Williams & Connolly, who handed all accounts the fight of his political quagmire. In the words of Laurel Ken Starr, whose investigation led is definitely an “are you f***ing Starr’s head to him on a plate. life. If he does not win this fight, the and Hardy, “A fine mess you have to President Bill Clinton’s impeach- kidding me?” kinda day.’ And, what Starr triggered did not nation will go down for the count gotten me into, Ollie.” ment, and Harvard law professor “More recently, Starr lost his job even succeed in getting Slick Willy with him, and the senile likes of Joe Here is how the left Friday Alan Dershowitz. as president of Baylor University, convicted. Biden or the socialist likes of Ber- was playing the selection of these “Dershowitz’s past clients in- and soon quit as chancellor and Third, Starr lacks the courage of nie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren lawyers, which is the equivalent of clude the pedophile Jeffrey Epstein law professor, after claims that the his own convictions, pun intended. will be poised to win the presidency golf’s President’s Cup, only this and O.J. Simpson. Texas school had grossly botched After he was accused of covering and wreak havoc if not totally de- time the American people could “More recently, Dershowitz its handling of cases where female up sexual harassment scandals as stroy the vision and creation of our get screwed. Our world-class pro has been known for his defense students said they were raped or the chancellor of Baylor University, Founding Fathers. golfers at least prevailed for the of Trump on television and for his sexually abused. where he sought “exile” after the Go to www.freedomwatchusa. red, white and blue in last month’s past work for Epstein, a wealthy “Starr’s wife declined to com- Lewinsky fiasco, he later apolo- org and join and support our efforts match play tournament in Australia. investor who was charged by fed- ment when contacted by CNBC.” gized to the Clintons for even his to preserve the presidency of Don- The question is, legal acumen aside, eral prosecutors in New York last [Tucker Higgins, Brian Schwartz failed work as independent counsel. ald J. Trump. will the president’s legal team fare summer with child sex trafficking. and Dan Mangan, “Trump Impeach- Fourth, Starr is almost univer- Larry Klayman is a former Jus- as well, given the politics inherent “Starr also had represented ment defense team will include sally disliked by the left, center tice Department prosecutor and in the impeachment trial? Epstein when he was under inves- Clinton prosecutor Ken Starr and and right. To the left he tried, the founder of Judicial Watch and Here is what the venomous tigation in the mid-2000s in Florida Jeffrey Epstein lawyer Alan Der- however incompetently, to bring Freedom Watch. His latest book is leftist Fake News outlet CNBC by federal and state authorities for showitz,” CNBC, Jan. 17, 2020]. down President Clinton, and to the “Whores: Why and How I Came to had to say about President Trump’s sexual misconduct with young I do not hold it against Starr right he is an “accomplished loser.” Fight the Establishment.” Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / January 22-28, 2020 Freedom of the Press, a Paradise Lost? By José Azel dom House, reveals a similar pat- has been accused of colluding with John Milton, poet and polemical tern. Only 13 percent of the world’s media owners to shape favorable man of letters, is best known for population enjoys a free press, and coverage. his 1667 poem Paradise Lost. But, global press freedom has declined Philippines President Rodrigo it is Milton’s Areopagitica (1644) to its lowest point in 13 years. Duarte has voiced insults and death that stands out as history’s most It is no surprise that authori- threats against journalists. heartfelt and influential defense tarian — totalitarian regimes like This is not a list of the usual of freedom of speech and of the Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, suspects when it comes to press re- press. Milton’s influence is evi- and others continue having com- strictions. These are democratically dent in the U.S. Constitution, and plete, or near complete, control elected leaders that have concluded Supreme Court Justices have cited over their domestic media. What is that their citizens are not capable of Areopagitica in several decisions most troubling is that politicians in using reason to distinguish good supporting free speech. democratic countries are shaping journalism from bad journalism. Milton was ahead of his time news coverage by undermining An essential belief of democracy in developing the arguments that traditional media outlets. Common is that when people argue openly would later be used by free press techniques include exerting influ- with each other, good arguments advocates. In Areopagitica he ence over public broadcasters and will prevail. As John Milton argued, recognized that threatening cen- José Azel raising the profile of government we must have unlimited access to sorship prior to publication would 8 percent of the countries evaluated friendly private media outlets. disguised as journalists.” the ideas of our fellow citizens in have an unsettling effect on free can be classified as having a “good” For example, Viktor Orbán’s Jacob Zuma, President of South “a free and open encounter.” To expression, and would interfere press freedom situation, followed government in Hungary, and Alek- Africa: “I have argued with [the remain viable, democracies must with the pursuit of truth. He argued by 16 percent “satisfactory,” 37 sandar Vučić’s administration in media] that they were never elected, promote a marketplace of ideas, forcefully against an ordinance percent “problematic,” 29 percent Serbia have consolidated media we were elected and we can claim insuring that freedom of the press which required authors to have “difficult,” and 11 percent in a ownership in the hands of their cro- that we represent the people.” does not become democracies’ a government approved license “very serious situation.” Only 24 nies. In Hungary, nearly 80 percent Roberto Fico, Prime Minis- paradise lost. prior to publishing their works. percent of the countries qualify as of the media are owned by allies of ter of Slovakia: “Some of you * * * * * He called “the liberty to know, to good or satisfactory — a decline of the government. This ensures media [journalists] are dirty, anti-Slovak José Azel left Cuba in 1961 as a utter, and to argue freely according two percentage points from 2018. support for the government and the prostitutes.” 13 year-old political exile in what to conscience, the liberty above all Norway, Sweden, The Nether- smear of perceived opponents. Jaroslaw Kaczyński, who has been dubbed Operation Pedro liberties.” lands, Finland, and Switzerland, In the U.S., President Trump’s served as Prime Minister of Po- Pan — the largest unaccompanied Fast forward nearly 400 years to take the top five spots, with the war with the media is well known. land, claimed that Poland’s largest child refugee movement in the his- the state of freedom of the press in United States falling three places Here are the attitudes of other dem- newspaper was “against the very tory of the Western Hemisphere. our times. Yearly, The World Free- to 48th place. In the Americas, Ja- ocratically elected leaders cited by notion of the nation.” He is currently dedicated to the in- dom Index, compiled by Reporters maica rates highest, and Cuba rates Freedom House: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime depth analyses of Cuba’s economic, Without Borders, evaluates the state lowest at number 169. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, pres- Minister of Israel, has used his social and political state, with a of journalism in 180 territories. Its Another report, The Freedom of ident of Turkey: “Know your Facebook page to attack high-pro- keen interest in post-Castro-Cuba latest 2019 report, shows that only the Press report compiled by Free- place… shameless militant women file investigative journalists and strategies. ON THE HOLMES FRONT Justice! Trump leaker heading to prison By Frank Holmes claims… or if they may have bro- from six months in prison…to no One of the ringleaders behind ken the law themselves. jail time at all. bogus stories pinning “collusion” But FBI agents said the stories And the judge who will sentence charges on Donald Trump has en- Edwards concocted as part of her her is Gregory H. Woods, who tered a guilty plea in a U.S federal whistleblower complaint were worked in the Clinton Justice De- court — and the next stop is likely “unrelated” to the ones she fed partment and was named a federal prison. BuzzFeed. judge by Barack Obama. The Treasury Department mole Prosecutors also told the court The Deep State may just pull it illegally leaked confidential fi- that Edwards lied about not know- out one more time. nancial documents to try to make ing these reports would end up in If she doesn’t serve time, mil- President Trump and his associates the media. lions of Americans will believe that appear guilty of colluding with They charged her with conspir- there’s a two-tiered justice system Russia during the 2016 election. acy, which could land her in prison in the United States—one for the The employee, who authorities for up to five years. rich and powerful, and those who named as Natalie Mayflower Sours She eventually threw in the do their bidding, and another for Edwards, had access to banking towel. everybody else. information that the federal govern- This week, Edwards pleaded * * * * * ment seized during investigations, To avoid notice Edwards, 41, Even when she got busted, Ed- guilty to one count of conspiracy in Frank Holmes is a veteran while she served as a senior adviser used several aliases to peddle her wards tried to lie her way out of it. exchange for a lighter sentence… journalist and an outspoken con- at Treasury’s Financial Crimes En- secrets, calling herself “Natalie With a straight face, she claimed and she still almost blew it. servative that talks about the news forcement Network. Sours,” “Natalie May Edwards,” that all the BuzzFeed News stories At first, Edwards refused to ad- that was in his weekly article, “On She now admits she broke the and “May Edwards”… but real were like her personal scrapbook of mit she broke the law, but the judge The Holmes Front.” law to get her hands on documents public servants were always one illegal financial documents that she made her say she knew what she did about people on the outer edges of step behind her. had no business keeping. was illegal and formally apologize. Muth Trump’s circle, like Paul Manafort, As soon as President Trump got Edwards claimed she was a The judge will decide how much (Continued from Page 15) his lobbyist partner Rick Gates, and sworn into office, he made rooting “whistleblower,” and she only time she serves in her sentencing For example, in 2018 the Viet Russian asset Maria Butina. Then out the Deep State leakers, insiders, wanted these documents published hearing on June 9. Cong… sorry, Vegas Chamber… she selectively farmed them out to and careerists trying to sink his in a false light for the sake of “re- FBI Assistant Direc- endorsed hard-left Nevada state the Fake News website BuzzFeed presidency priority number one. cord keeping.” tor-in-Charge William Sweeney senators Yvanna Cancela and Julia News — which published her Edwards’ name soon came to the But when she tried to put that Jr. said at the time of the arrest that Ratti. claims like they were Gospel. top of the list. story over on the FBI, the agents Edwards “was entrusted with sen- Ditto in the Assembly, where the The dirty relationship was a win- Federal agents caught her laughed all the way to court. sitive government information” and VC gave its seal of approval to the win for the D.C. Swamp. red-handed in October 2018 — lit- The FBI report states that, “violated that trust when she made likes of Jason Frierson, Steve Yea- For about a year and a half, erally holding a USB drive full of during her interview, “Edwards several unauthorized disclosures to ger, Chris Brooks, Maggie Carlson, BuzzFeed News published her confidential documents. told the interviewing agents, in sum the media.” Howard Watts and Ellen Spiegel. “bombshell” revelations, wrapped Not only did the thumb drive and substance, that she is a ‘whis- “Today’s action demonstrates A better slogan would be: “Cut- them up in an anti-Trump nar- have dirt on Manafort and his bud- tleblower,’” and she had “ reached that those who fail to protect the in- ting Our Own Throat for Over 40 rative, and pretended they came dies but prosecutors say she loaded out to congressional staffers” to tell tegrity of government information Years.” from a well-placed inside source. it up with “highly sensitive material her story. will be rightfully held accountable * * * * * Edwards, in return, got to attack relating to Russia, Iran, and the ter- There’s no telling which con- for their behavior,” he added. Chuck Muth is president of the president she was supposed to rorist group known as the Islamic gressional offices she worked But not so fast — she may just Citizen Outreach, a non-profit be serving. State of Iraq and the Levant.” with to spread these anti-Trump find a way to get by scot-free after public policy grassroots advocacy all. organization and publisher of Ne- Edward’s plea bargain recom- vadaNewsandViews.com. He blogs Mitchell mends that she serve anywhere at MuthsTruths.com. (Continued from Page 14) he expects the service and retail industries to be hurt the most by Viasmensky minimum wage increases. (Continued from Page 14) using to escape justice. Photos of “Most bars, restaurants, casinos phi, the bacteria that causes typhoid his new family in Mexico and the and retail operations pay minimum fever due to the large amount of people in the United States that wage, and they are going to have to rat-infested uncollected garbage. helped him financially were also pass costs onto consumers,” Skow- Is this what Ward Three Coun- provided. ronek said. “The price of everything cilwoman is waiting for? For a The explanation given by the is going to go up without question deadly epidemic to spread all over FBI agent who received all that in order to absorb this additional Las Vegas? information was: “We don’t get hard cost.” Is this what the One Ward Coun- involved with cases dealing with Laura Jacobsen, an attorney with cilman wants for his residential the Mexican government.” Why is the law firm of McDonald Carano, neighborhood? that? The powerful FBI is afraid of told the Appeal some businesses * * * * * Mexicans? are likely to layoff workers and/or Does the FBI only help A year ago today, Maria Urena, move key personnel into salaried people they consider the victim of the whole tragedy positions. worthy of their services? passed away in her sleep without “Businesses are doing audits Not only did lawmakers hike with 50 or more workers to provide I watched with great sadness seeing one tiny effort to provide justice for the death of her mother now on their pay scales to see the minimum wage, but they also 40 hours of paid leave each year for just yesterday (January 19, 2020) a TV report about an American fu- and the miserable life she was left how many folks they can continue more strictly defined what health full-time workers. gitive who was added to the FBI’s to live. to employ, whether they need to coverage is adequate to qualify for Additionally, Senate Bill 166 Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on Neither the FBI in Las Vegas eliminate some positions, or have the dollar lower minimum wage. adds the threat of civil penalties May 8, 2019. His name is Arnoldo that received extended information Senate Bill 192requires that for a for any employer who fails live up someone higher up absorb more Jimenez, who is wanted for the May nor the Florida FBI that received health benefits package to qualify to the requirement of equal pay for executive responsibilities and be 2012 murder of his wife, Estrella initial information moved one fin- put on salary,” Jacobsen said. “It for the lower-tier minimum wage equal work based on gender. Carrera. Jimenez presumably es- ger to help this woman. makes sense to streamline now if it must include: ambulatory patient Lawmakers should stop trying to caped to Mexico. We wonder if it was because they can, but moving folks into services, emergency services, hos- “help” Nevada workers with laws Years ago an American em- Estrella Carrera was Mexican and supervisor positions, you have to pitalization, maternity and newborn that can do as much harm as good. ployed by the now-defunct Pan Maria Urena was originally from make sure they fit the definition of care, mental health and substance * * * * * American Airlines killed his moth- the Dominican Republic and black. a very specific exemption under use services, prescription drugs, Thomas Mitchell is a former er-in-law, shot his wife leaving * * * * * the law. You might really have laboratory services, preventive newspaper editor who now writes her quadriplegic and attached to a Perly Viasmensky is the General to tailor that job description and and wellness services and chronic conservative/libertarian columns wheelchair for the rest of her life. Manager of the Las Vegas Tribune. consult legal counsel to make sure disease management, pediatric ser- for weekly papers in Nevada. His name is Ernesto Joseph. He also She writes a weekly column in this (employees) are properly classified vices and other specified coverage. You may email Mitchell at thom- escaped to Mexico. newspaper. To contact Perly Vias- as exempt from wage per hour and On top of that Senate Bill 312 [email protected]. He blogs at The FBI was informed of where mensky, email her at pviasmensky@ overtime laws.” now requires private employers http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. to find him and the name he was lasvegas tribune.com. January 22-28, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 Elizabeth Warren moves ‘bigly’ to out-trump Trump By Jonathan Turley American. She has thrilled supporters by only questionable legal claim. Warren’s If imitation truly is the sincerest form of threatening the wealthy that she is coming pledge — also made by fellow presidential flattery, Donald Trump must be positively for “your Rembrandts, your stock portfolio, candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) blushing. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) your diamonds and your yachts.” In an earlier — to unilaterally reduce drug prices is a increasingly sounds, well, Trumpian in her debate, Warren literally rubbed her hands good example. Warren and Klobuchar have efforts to push her campaign into higher gear, together while saying she couldn’t wait to been unsuccessful in pushing legislation with presidential actions that might not meet grab some of the money of fellow presidential that would reduce drug prices, so Warren is constitutional or legal standards. candidate and former Democratic congress- pledging to do it on her own as president. She This week, Warren announced she would man John Delaney of Maryland, a self-made is, however, misleading voters on the ease of circumvent Congress and act unilaterally on multi-millionaire. such a move. “Day 1” in office to wipe out college debt for The striking similarities with Trump ex- She appears to be referring to what is 42 million Americans. With many members tend beyond the rhetorical. Democrats often called a “march-in” move under a provision of Congress, including Warren, accusing raise the fact that Trump once was viewed not allowing the government to license a new Trump of behaving like an unelected monarch just as a Democrat but as fairly liberal before patent when an invention or drug is devel- by acting unilaterally, it is curious that she deciding to run for president; his current oped with government support. Most drugs would pledge to do precisely the same thing conservatism is dismissed as an opportunistic did receive such support — but the law also in this and many other areas. It would seem repackaging of his brand. Yet, Warren went requires that the drug not be made “available that the problem with Trump is not that he through some relatively late repackaging to the public on reasonable terms.” That is a is acting unilaterally but is not doing so for herself; she once was a Republican who highly debatable conclusion in a market-pric- liberal causes. his demands in areas like immigration, that served as a consultant for those flag-waving ing case. Moreover, both the Bush and Thus, Warren pledges action by exec- he would order the changes by executive companies she now denounces. Obama administrations rejected this type of utive order to carry out her $640 billion order — and Democrats wildly applauded his In her 2003 book, “The Two Income claim to control drug pricing. Only a handful college-loan plan — all without Congress. pledge to make them completely irrelevant. Trap,” she railed against a “quasi-socialist of “march-in” petitions have ever been filed She also pledged this week to roll back Warren seems to be channeling Trump in safety net to rival the European model.” and, in 2004, the National Institute of Health various regulatory changes and to stop all a number of ways as she looks for a breakout That was one “dream big” idea that Warren rejected it, declaring that “the extraordinary drilling and mining on federal lands. And moment in Iowa. Her pledge of trillions of thought was a nightmare. It was only when remedy of march-in is not an appropriate she has pledged trillions of dollars in federal dollars in free stuff is largely to be funded on she went to Harvard at age 47 in the late means of controlling prices.” programs — including free health care, free her dubious wealth tax. As I have previously 1990s that she became a Democrat. Before Thus, it is highly doubtful that Warren child care and free college — that, she says, written, the proposed taxing of wealth rath- that, friends described her as a “die-hard could just “march in” to office and slash drug will not cost a cent to the middle class. Rather er than income would arguably violate the conservative” and “anti-consumer.” prices, any more than she similarly could than promising to make Mexico pay for it, as Constitution. That, however, doesn’t matter: People can change, of course, and what- wipe out student debt. with Trump’s border wall, Warren pledges to Warren is pledging a new “Great Society” to ever Warren once was, she is now an often From the perspective of the separation of make “billionaires” pay for it. be built free of charge. inspiring advocate for those left behind in our powers, the question is whether Democrats The only thing she doesn’t add is a prom- It is not her only pledge relying on a ques- economy. The point is only that what is de- want to enthrone a new monarch after depos- ise to move “bigly” on Inauguration Day. tionable legal basis. Where Trump demonized nounced regarding Trump — often with good ing the old one. But if Democrats are only There always has been a glaring contra- the undocumented, Warren demonizes the reason — is celebrated, or at least ignored, seeking a liberal Donald Trump without the diction in the objections to Trump’s unilateral incorporated. regarding Warren. The reason seems to be MAGA hats and Twitter addiction, Elizabeth actions by Democrats who supported Presi- In one speech, the senator declared: “Sure, that wild promises, unconstitutional pledges Warren seems to have “a plan for that.” dent Obama in repeated circumventions of these companies wave the flag — but they and unilateral actions are all outrages unless * * * * * Congress, in areas ranging from war powers have no loyalty or allegiance to America.” It done for the right cause. They then become Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor to immigration to the environment. Indeed, seems there is this hoard of the well-heeled gutsy, even noble. of Public Interest Law at George Washington Obama announced in a State of the Union just over the border of Manhattan that is The promise of paying for college, one University. He is a legal analyst for CBS address, after Congress refused to yield to sitting on Warren’s college fund for every seized Rembrandt at a time, is not Warren’s News and the BBC. A GOP-led edge: Red states see less unemployment, more economic growth By Kristin Tate cycle. Among the four states that So, electing a Republican gover- Opinion polling isn’t everything. had growth above 4 percent, Texas nor seems to give your state a fair However, it often gives you a good (leading with 4.7 percent), New but imperfect shot at growth. barometer of the general shape of Mexico and Wyoming had GOP What about states that added a things, especially at the state level. executives; Alaska was run by an GOP governor last cycle? There’s As of mid-2019, every single one of independent. In fact, these states’ only one case in point here: Alas- the top 10 most popular governors growth represent almost 10 percent ka’s governor’s mansion went from in the country were Republicans, of all economic growth in the nation independent to red in 2018 — and while eight of the 10 least popular during this period. growth followed. The state’s econ- were Democrats. Generally speak- In the 10 states with the slowest omy changed from a -0.3 percent ing, voters trust Republicans more GDP growth, Democrats have more contraction in 2018 to the third than they trust Democrats to lead to celebrate: The same figures show highest in the nation, at 4.1 percent their states. that eight of the 10 worst-perform- in Q2 2019. A deeper look at GOP-led states’ ing states in Q2 2019 had GOP gov- Numbers only tell a part of the economic success explains why ment growth at the state level is than statistical noise (more than ernors in the prior election cycle. story. The total sum of opportunity — but beyond the minutiae of directly correlated with governor- one-tenth of a percent), five of the Sounds like a good case for a costs borne by high-tax states with simple policy, the bottom line is ship. Among the 20 states with the eight have Democratic governors. split ballot. However, six of those Democratic governors and legisla- that electing a Republican often lowest unemployment rates (three Furthermore, among the eight states slowest-growing states (Michigan, tures include incalculable damage means increased growth and lower are tied for 20th, so there are 23 that saw the sharpest decrease in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, to the working and middle classes. unemployment. An even stronger states ranking here), 17 had Repub- unemployment (0.5 percent or Maine and New Jersey) have since The states’ economic health (or rule bears out the opposite when lican governors prior to 2018. North more) — Alabama, Colorado, elected Democrats to the statehouse. lack thereof) further accelerates Democrats control the governor’s Dakota, which has a 2.5 percent Maine, New Jersey, Ohio, South Since Kentucky’s election occurred the magnet for millions of families mansion. unemployment rate, prospers in Carolina, Utah and West Virginia in November 2019, we can’t factor fleeing taxation and regulation in Indeed, some correlations will large part because of its Republican — five have Republican governors. that in. However, among the other blue states for better economic always transcend state politics. But leadership’s decision to embrace And only New Jersey had a Demo- states, GDP growth collapsed in prospects in red states. what becomes clear is that there is a new hydraulic fracturing technolo- crat in charge before 2018. 2019 after electing Democratic In 2020, 11 governors’ seats are strong statistical case that electing gy. As a result, nearly a third of job Meanwhile, U.S. GDP increased governors. In 2018 these states up for grabs — and considering a Republican governor — even openings in the state remain unfilled by 2.2 percent in 2017 and by 2.9 grew on average by 2.24 percent. that seven of these are currently without a matching GOP statehouse longer than three months. And it’s percent in 2018. During the first In Q2 2019 it was a measly 0.92 Republican, the residents of these — plays a significant role in states’ not only high-skilled workers who three quarters of 2019, the average percent annualized rate — a drop states should heed the stark lessons economic success. Look no further benefit from strong job growth; was 2.4 percent. When ranking of 59 percent! Michigan’s growth of catching the blue wave in 2018. than the last election cycle paired fast-food workers in North Dakota GDP growth by state, the correla- rate fell from 2.7 percent to 1.1 Kristin Tate is author of the new with economic statistics, and this earn multiples of the $7.25 federal tion between economic success and percent, Illinois’ from 2.1 percent book, “The Liberal Invasion of Red trend soon becomes clear. minimum hourly wage, fetching as Republican governors becomes to 1.1 percent, Wisconsin’s from 2.5 State America,” and an analyst for State unemployment rates and much as $20 per hour. even more clear. Among the top percent to 1.1 percent, and Maine’s the nonprofit Young Americans for GDP growth must be viewed rel- Among states whose unemploy- 10 growing states in the second from 1.9 percent to an embarrassing Liberty, a libertarian organization ative to national averages. The ment rates increased the most last quarter of 2019 (the most recent 0.6 percent. In New Jersey (whose based in Arlington, Va., that pro- average U.S. unemployment rate year, Democrats were most likely detailed numbers available), only election was in 2017), it’s been cut motes personal liberty issues in was 3.9 percent in 2018 and 3.7 in charge. In states whose unem- two of the 10 had Democratic gov- by two-thirds, from 2.0 percent to high schools, on college campuses percent in 2019. Strong employ- ployment rates increased more ernors prior to the 2018 election an anemic 0.7 percent. and in politics. Desperate Dems badmouth economy even as it booms By Liz Peek in 2020 election year,” and quotes upbeat and completely indifferent Who are you going to believe? a PIMCO economist projecting to the impeachment drama, which Democrats badmouthing the econ- growth of only 1 percent in the first seems to be occupying the minds omy or your own eyes? half of this year. The story acknowl- mainly of pundits and politicians. Former Vice President Joe Biden edges that Joachim Fels’ projection The liberal news media is in says, “The American people are get- is “one of the more pessimistic despair, knowing that President ting clobbered.” But middle-class forecasters out there,” but of course Trump’s reelection prospects are incomes are up $5,000 since Presi- that’s the one highlighted. bolstered by the strong economy. dent Trump was elected, wages for There are three reasons that They are, for instance, quick to dis- the average worker are rising at the growth in 2020 could come in parage the China trade deal. After fastest rate in a decade and more higher than expected: warning for two years that Trump’s good news is surfacing that makes —The signings of USMCA and tariff spat with China would smack Biden’s claims look foolish. “Phase One” of a trade agreement American consumers with higher Here’s what the booming stock with China relieve considerable costs (which never happened) and market is telling us: The U.S. econ- The piece says that the Institute of That’s from Bloomberg’s report uncertainty for manufacturers and would derail businesses, those same omy will accelerate as we head to Supply Management Index fell in on its “consumer comfort” survey, retailers. USMCA, the updated analysts now suggest that resolution the 2020 election. December to the lowest level since which climbed recently to a level NAFTA, is helpful to various in- of the dispute counts for nothing. That’s great news for President 2009. But that index measures last seen in October 2000. In addi- dustries; the China pact is more In fact, the China agreement Trump, and a terrible prospect for sentiment, not output. The reality tion, the survey showed Americans’ comprehensive than expected, should provide businesses with Democrats. And it sure doesn’t is that December industrial pro- view of the economy was rosier and includes meaningful enforce- greater clarity going forward. It please the liberal media one little duction was up 21 percent versus than at any time since 2001. ment mechanisms, including the also requires that China step up its bit. a decade ago, according to the Fed. Of course, Bloomberg, which is possibility of tariff “snap-backs,” U.S. imports by roughly $77 billion On January 4, the New York The bigger reality is that “U.S. owned by Democratic presidential which will help prompt Chinese this year and $123 billion in 2021. Times reported: “U.S. Manufactur- consumer confidence advanced last candidate Mike Bloomberg, fol- compliance. White House economic adviser ing Has Slumped to a Decade Low.” week to the highest level in more lowed this cheering news with an- —Homebuilding is beginning Larry Kudlow has predicted the It’s a shocking headline (now taken than 19 years,” and that optimism other report sub-headlined: “Econ- to surge. deal will boost U.S. GDP by one down), and utterly misleading. is key to continued expansion. omists expect slower U.S. growth —The U.S. consumer remains (See Liz Peek, Page 19) Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / January 22-28, 2020 Punishing pharmacy benefit managers won’t reduce prescription drug prices By Eric Schlecht operating in the shadows, PBMs have oper- access to cutting-edge drugs. Such an out- High prescription drug prices have been a ated in partnership with other players in the come hardly could be construed as progress. volatile political issue in America for many healthcare landscape to optimize benefits for The passage of the Affordable Care Act years. Today’s Democratic presidential can- decades. Proposals to control high drug prices doubtless will go down as the most significant didates all have bemoaned what they perceive that focus on minimizing the impact of PBMs legislative accomplishment of the Obama ad- to be excessively high drug prices, and aver — as many currently do — ignore the nature ministration. While I opposed these efforts, I that they prevent many Americans from being of the market and risk further increasing drug do not dispute the fact that its implementation able to access the drugs they need. expenses, which runs completely counter to has added millions of people to the ranks of At the same time, the cost involved with their ostensible intent.” the insured. One would hope that most of research and development, medical trials The fact is that there is no simple solution this sizable cohort no longer needs to worry and obtaining Food and Drug Administration to reducing drug costs, and pretending that it about an illness that would require them to (FDA) approval to bring a drug to market has less to do with the actual cost of develop- purchase costly drugs that are beyond what typically exceeds $1 billion, and drugs that ing drugs and more with the vagaries of the they can afford. go through the same gauntlet but prove to be supply chain is facile and little more than a To examine the trends in the prescription either unsafe or ineffective invariably cost a sleight of hand. drug market in the 2010s and conclude that similar amount. Limiting drug prices while Brannon and LoSasso explain that PBMs the most salient outcome is not that we have also maintaining incentives for innovation is add value to the pharmaceutical market that greatly expanded access to low-income a difficult dance to master. What’s more, the wealth of information exceeds their cost — which is why they have Americans, or that we have discovered cures In an effort to find a solution to this co- at their disposal allows them to come up come to play an important role in this market: for what heretofore had been diseases that nundrum, some have proposed reducing the with ways to save their clients money, either “PBMs negotiate drug benefits on behalf brought literal death sentences, but that drug role of intermediaries in the pharmaceutical by shifting coverage to less expensive but of insurance companies, large employers, prices are excessive and need to be fixed first supply chain, namely the pharmacy benefit more efficacious drugs or, for example, by unions, state Medicaid programs, and other and foremost is a manifestation of willful managers (PBMs). These middlemen pur- encouraging clients to adopt certain policies large buyers of prescription drugs. They are ignorance. And to try to accomplish such chase drugs on behalf of companies, unions for their customers that would improve health the only mechanism in the drug supply chain a thing by tying the hands of PBMs only and insurance companies. The idea is that outcomes. mitigating the impact of high drug prices on exacerbates that ignorance. by wringing their profits out of the market A recent study by Ike Brannon of the consumers. PBMs are able to obtain lower When I worked for Congress, a wizened it would create sizable savings that could be Jack Kemp Foundation and Tony LoSasso of prices because their specialized knowledge, colleague explained that when the voters passed on to consumers. DePaul University lays out the complexities negotiation ability, and volume of covered are convinced that something is a problem However, as is the case in most attacks on of the issue while explaining why reining lives give them substantial leverage over politicians invariably will unite in finding a the middlemen of any market, this perception in PBMs will not reduce drug prices. They pharmaceutical companies: If a pharmaceu- solution that satisfies them, even if they know deeply misconstrues the market as well as note that PBMs are integral in negotiating tical company refused to grant a discount on what they offer won’t solve the problem at all. the role of PBMs, which provide valuable drug prices and provide other services to a drug it would risk foregoing a substantial The bipartisan push to neuter pharmacy ben- services that can improve health outcomes the market: amount of sales.” efit managers comports with my colleague’s and save consumers billions of dollars in “Some entity needs to manage the com- Proposals to curtail the role of PBMs in the perspective. prescription drug costs. plex interactions between payers, insurers, pharmaceutical market fail to acknowledge * * * * * For starters, their purchasing power gives pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and the intricacies of the market. In this case, it Eric V. Schlecht is president of the consult- them leverage over both pharmaceutical ultimately patients, and pharmacy benefit would mean that limiting their scope poten- ing firm OnPoint Strategies and is a former companies and retail pharmacies, allowing managers (PBMs) currently perform that tially could increase insurance premiums economist for the Senate Republican Policy them to extract lower prices. task. Far from being nebulous organizations without doing anything to increase patient Committee. Trump administration’s religious freedom announcements square with the Constitution and Supreme Court precedent By Michael P. Farris on this had been clearly established by the second-class citizens. Government is not permitted to treat Supreme Court for decades. But when the case was sent back on re- people of faith as second-class citizens. The Trump administration’s update on the mand, Larry lost — not on federal grounds But for far too long public schools and guidance for religious expression in schools but because of Washington state’s “Blaine many other government institutions have does not sanction official prayer in schools, Amendment” that has been interpreted to be willfully curtailed religious actions by pri- as some will surely claim. Rather, it merely far stricter than the federal Establishment vate individuals in government buildings prevents school officials from violating the Clause. and grounds. President Trump’s package clearly established rights of individuals to The Blaine Amendment, which is present of religious freedom announcements on engage in religious expression (including in more than 30 state constitutions, arose Thursday is extremely encouraging, not just prayer) at the same times that others can out of a period of anti-Catholic hysteria that to people of faith but to any American who discuss secular topics. cannot be explained by anything other than believes that all branches of government The other two components of the Trump rank bigotry. should always follow the law. The Trump directives are aimed at implementing a Su- President Trump’s order tells states that administration’s actions are based squarely preme Court decision that Alliance Defend- they cannot use their Blaine amendments to on U.S. Supreme Court precedent and do not ing Freedom won in 2017. exclude people like Larry Witters if there are represent an effort to make new law. Rather, ADF represented Trinity Lutheran Church, federal funds in the program in question. In the president is using the lawful power of which had been denied the opportunity to Larry’s case, federal funds were a component his office to ensure that public schools, state participate in a Missouri program that pro- of the program. governments, and federal agencies all obey discrimination when they try to exercise vided partial funding for playground safety This aspect of President Trump’s order the clearly established standards of the Free their faith. improvements for preschools. A church is absolutely consistent with the Trinity Exercise and Free Speech clauses of the First Chase Windebank, who was present in the preschool applied and met every criteria but Lutheran decision. But its enforcement in Amendment. White House for the president’s announce- was denied participation solely because the this manner breaks new ground. It leaves the Many school officials and other govern- ment, faced open hostility from the Academy school was run by a church. states free to follow their discredited Blaine ment operatives appear to believe that the School District in Colorado Springs. His This decision should not have been a sur- amendments — but only if they eschew the only relevant provision in the First Amend- high school had a free period, during which prise to anyone. Many prior cases endorsed use of federal dollars in such programs. The ment is the Establishment Clause, which has students could hang out in the cafeteria and the same principle, including one that I Blaine amendments face the possibility of been reduced to the misleading slogan of other open areas with friends, play on their argued in 1985. being effectively invalidated in a Montana “separation of church and state.” phones or meet together for clubs and other Larry Witters was a blind student who case pending in the Supreme Court. The Establishment Clause does not pro- unofficial groups. wanted to use his vocational rehabilitation But President Trump has taken us a long hibit students or other private individuals But when Chase and a group of friends funds to attend Bible college to become a way toward equality. Larry Witters washed from living out their faith or engaging in regularly met during this open period to pray, pastor or missionary. The state of Washington dishes instead of going to college. Because personal religious expression — even when they were confronted by school administra- said that he could not use state funds for such of today’s order, people like Larry can rise they are on government property. Rather, this tors, who repeated the myth that the “separa- purposes because to do so would violate the to their full potential without facing discrim- clause places substantial limits on what the tion of church and state” did not permit them federal Establishment Clause. ination because of their faith. government itself can do in either promoting to pray on school grounds. After losing every step on the way, the * * * * * or disparaging religion. Yes, it’s supposed to Alliance Defending Freedom filed a fed- Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor Michael P. Farris is the president, CEO work both ways. eral civil rights challenge on Chase’s behalf, of my client in an opinion written by Thur- and general counsel of Alliance Defending But many students are faced with blatant and the school backed down, because the law good Marshall. Religious people are not Freedom (@AllianceDefends). Say ‘yes’ to a service opportunity — even on your day off By Dr. Joe Heck addresses social problems, and — how changing their habits can Today, Americans from all walks brings people together of all ages, help save energy and water. From of life will step forward to strength- backgrounds, and abilities. It also this experience, she gains wisdom en their communities, on the Martin teaches new skills, while providing and a new perspective as she looks Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. a sense of accomplishment. for future work and positions in the The only federal holiday observed Take Mayra, who joined the community. as a national day of service — “a Mile High Youth Corps, working in Mayra thinks everyone should day on, not a day off.” the Energy and Water Conservation have an opportunity like hers — This uplifting day shows our program in Colorado. Working hard serving their community. And so nation’s potential for Americans to to make ends meet, the mother of do I. answer the call to serve not only three found herself connecting Our nation is at its best when once a year, but every day — even with her community. She helps all Americans can work together on a day off. The day of service al- low-income families save money toward a common vision. In a lows us to reflect on what America There are many words of his that Dr. King knew the benefits of on their water and energy bills by service movement like this, all can accomplish when people give are so fitting today, but a few that service and the impact they have installing more efficient materi- Americans should be aware that their time and talents to their fellow resonate with me are, “everyone on communities, those you serve, als and appliances. The program there is a role for them regardless of citizens for the common good. can be great because everybody and yourself. Service strengthens also shows clients—whose family their gender, race, education level, Dr. King inspires us to be better. can serve.” our communities, bridges barriers, situations look a lot like her own (See Joe Heck, Page 19) Mace (Continued from Page 15) against gay rights protections. Donald people are less equal than others.” And I did not speak out white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants Trump’s Justice Department has filed a legal First, They Came For The Communists Because I was not a trade unionist. and Catholics, will be able to join hands and brief arguing against legal protections against I’ll leave you with one of my favorite Then they came for the Jews sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: discrimination based on sexual orientation. quotes by Martin Niemöller, (1892-1984) A And I did not speak out Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Al- DOJ intervened in a discrimination case prominent Lutheran pastor in Germany who Because I was not a Jew. mighty, we are free at last! Zarda Vs Allied Industries to argue that civil became disenchanted, disturbed and fearful Then they came for me What Can We Expect Now? rights laws should not protect gay workers of the Third Reich and spent the last seven And there was no one left Is everyone free of racism? I don’t think from discrimination. This case was argued years of Nazi Rule in concentration camps. To speak out for me.” so. There are still white supremacists’ groups in front of the US Supreme court on October He said: I wonder. Who will speak out for us? that seem to thrive under the Trump adminis- 8th, 2019 “First, they came for the Communists For more information regarding Nevada tration. People of color are still thought of as In my opinion if Zarda loses, this will And I did not speak out laws, or if you feel your rights have been second-class citizens by some. Anti-Semitism set the Civil Rights movement back about Because I was not a Communist. violated, please call Mace Yampolsky & As- rears its ugly head with killings at Syna- 50 years. As George Orwell said in Animal Then they came for the Socialists sociates. Call or text us at (702) 385-9777. gogues. Gays and Immigrants are discrimi- Farm, “All animals are equal, but some ani- And I did not speak out We are available 24/7 for emergencies. If you nated against, but it is getting better for now. mals are more equal than others. It seems like Because I was not a Socialist. need help, CALL NOW before it is too late. But the Trump administration argued the Trump administration is saying “Some Then they came for the trade unionists We can help! January 22-28, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 19 Will alleged CIA misbehavior set Julian Assange free? By James C. Goodale the Ellsberg case, which a federal government, consequently, has the A few days before Christmas, judge found to have “offended a ability to trump every competing Julian Assange testified to a Span- sense of justice” and “incurably argument. ish court that a Spanish security infected the prosecution” of the Violation of Assange’s fair-tri- company, UC Global S.L., acting in case. Accordingly, he concluded al rights is only one of many coordination with the CIA, illegally that the only remedy to ensure due arguments he can make to defeat recorded all his actions and conver- process and the fair administration extradition. For example, he can sations, including with his lawyers, of justice was to dismiss Ellsberg’s argue that his health is so poor that and streamed them back in real time case “with prejudice,” meaning that he cannot survive extradition. His to the CIA. He will, at the end of Ellsberg could not be retried. father has said Assange will die in February, make a similar complaint Can anything be more offensive prison, and the United Nations Spe- to a British extradition court about to a “sense of justice” than an un- cial Rapporteur overseeing his case, the CIA’s alleged misbehavior. limited surveillance, particularly Nils Melzer, believes Assange’s Will such misbehavior, if prov- of lawyer-client conversations, mental acuity has been damaged en, set Assange free? livestreamed to the opposing party irreparably through “psychological The Daniel Ellsberg case may in a criminal case? The alleged torture.” be instructive. You may recall that streaming unmasked the strategy Most importantly, Assange can after the U.S. Supreme Court’s of Assange’s lawyers, giving the assert that the action of the U.S. decision in the “Pentagon Papers” government an advantage that is government is for its own political case, Ellsberg was indicted under impossible to remove. Short of benefit. It is standard law that ex- dismissing Assange’s indictment the Espionage Act for leaking Pen- The CIA also was involved with you would have to be a dunce not tradition be refused when a country with prejudice, the government will tagon documents to The New York the break-in. It prepared a psychiat- to believe the CIA didn’t monitor seeks it in order to prosecute a polit- always have an advantage that can Times and The Washington Post. ric profile of Ellsberg as well as an Assange’s every move at the Ec- ical offense. In this case, Secretary never be matched by the defense. After the trial commenced in ID kit for the plumbers, including uadorian embassy, including trips of State Mike Pompeo has said the The usual remedy for warrant- San Francisco, it was brought to drivers’ licenses, Social Security to the bathroom. U.S. government would seek to less surveillance is to exclude any the judge’s attention that the “White cards, and disguises consisting of Ecuador granted Assange asy- shut down Assange for using “free illegally obtained information from House plumbers” broke into the red wigs, glasses and speech alter- lum in their embassy for seven speech values against us” and char- the trial, but that remedy is inap- office of Ellsberg’s psychiatrist. ation devices. years, after he jumped bail in Lon- acterized Assange’s organization, plicable here. The government’s Based on that information and Additionally, the CIA allowed don to avoid extradition to Sweden WikiLeaks, as “a non-state hostile advantage in surveilling Assange other complaints of government Hunt and his sidekick, G. Gordon for allegedly raping two Swedish intelligence service.” is not the acquisition of tangible misbehavior, including the FBI’s Liddy, to use two CIA safe houses women. (Those charges are now That statement does not sound interception of Ellsberg’s telephone evidence but, rather, intangible like the government wishes to in the D.C. area for meetings and dismissed.) If you can believe it, insights into Assange’s legal strat- conversations with a government storage purposes. Clearly, the CIA Ecuador had hired UC Global to convict Assange for violating U.S. official, Judge William Matthew egy. There is no way, therefore, to national security laws as much as knew the plumbers were up to no protect the Ecuadorian embassy give Assange a fair trial, since his Byrne decided that the case should to get rid of Assange himself for good. It is unclear whether the CIA and Assange. Not surprisingly, the opponents will know every move be dismissed with prejudice be- disclosing embarrassing informa- knew Ellsberg was the target, but CIA later made UC Global its spy he will make. cause the government acted out- tion that is detrimental to American it would not have taken much to to surveil Assange. When Assange begins his ex- rageously. diplomatic and political interests. figure it out. When there was a change of ad- tradition hearing, this will be part For similar reasons, the case Whether the actions the U.S. gov- The Spanish newspaper El Pais ministration in Ecuador, Assange’s of his argument — that the CIA’s against Assange should be dis- ernment takes against Assange broke the story that UC Global asylum was withdrawn, and he was misbehavior violates his human missed, if it reaches the U.S. courts. constitute a “political” offense will invaded Assange’s privacy at the immediately arrested by British po- rights by depriving him of his right The “plumbers” were a covert be hotly contested. Ecuadorian embassy and shared lice at the request of U.S. officials. to a fair trial. group formed by the Nixon White Former State Department and its surveillance with the CIA. It The United States subsequently The CIA will no doubt attempt to House to stop leaks of informa- National Security Council legal demonstrated step-by-step, doc- indicted him for violating the trump this argument by defending tion from the government, such adviser John Bellinger recently ument-by-document, UC Glob- Espionage Act, for publishing the the surveillance on grounds of na- as the Pentagon Papers. They are al’s actions and its contacts with very same information published tional security. This may be easier predicted on NPR a “battle royal notorious for their burglary at the the CIA. UC Global reportedly roughly contemporaneously by The said than done, however: It is one because Assange and his lawyers Watergate complex, which led to installed cameras throughout As- New York Times, The Guardian, El thing to say the CIA can engage will argue very forcefully that … former President Nixon’s down- sange’s space in the embassy — Pais, Le Monde and Der Spiegel. in surveillance abroad for its own the Trump administration is coming fall. Approximately nine months including his bathroom — and (Assange already was subject to intelligence-gathering purposes, after him for political reasons.” before the Watergate break-in, the captured Assange’s every word a sealed indictment in the United and another to say it can listen to No doubt there also will be a plumbers, led by former CIA agent and apparently livestreamed it, States for computer hacking.) the private lawyer-client commu- “battle royal” regarding whether the E. Howard Hunt, burglarized a psy- giving the CIA a free TV show of The behavior of UC Global and nications of a person against whom CIA can, with impunity, surveil As- chiatrist’s office to find information Assange’s daily life. the CIA seems indistinguishable the U.S. government has an open sange’s actions and conversations that could discredit Ellsberg. After reading El Pais’s series, from the government’s behavior in criminal investigation. — including those with his law- More to the point, it does not yers — and then livestream those Joe Heck seem immediately clear why eaves- to its offices without being heavily (Continued from Page 18) throughout the year, think about vision a reality that every American dropping on conversations of legal penalized for its behavior. It would socioeconomic status or ability. By Dr. King’s words — “Life’s most is inspired and eager to serve. strategy protects U.S. national se- seem the only appropriate remedy demonstrating that they can make persistent and urgent question is, Let’s get to work! curity. In my experience in national for such outrageous conduct would a meaningful difference around the ‘What are you doing for others?’” * * * * * security cases (I led The New York be to set Assange free. corner or around the globe, Ameri- You can answer it by making a com- Dr. Joe Heck is chairman of the Times lawyers in the “Pentagon * * * * * cans will feel empowered to answer mitment to serve throughout 2020. National Commission on Military, Papers” case), every time the gov- James C. Goodale was the vice the call to serve, strengthening our On behalf of the Commission, National, and Public Service. He ernment is backed into a corner in chairman and general counsel of communities, the nation, and ulti- I would like to say thank you for is a brigadier general in the U.S. such cases, it will simply serve up The New York Times and is the mately American democracy. making your day off, “a day on.” Army Reserve and represented a defense of “national security” author of “Fighting for the Press: So today, on your day off, say Take the spirit of service you cap- Nevada’s 3rd District in the House because it is difficult to defend The Inside Story of the Pentagon ‘yes’ to a service opportunity. And ture today and join us in making our of Representatives from 2011-2017. against such an assertion and the Papers and other battles.” Liz Peek (Continued from Page 17) the thievery that has propelled Homebuilder sentiment is the impeachment. created trillions of dollars in new half of one percent. China’s ascent. Confronting China, highest it has been since 1999; they These are just a few of the pos- wealth for Americans, which helps Critics complain that substan- as Trump has said, should have see what’s ahead. itive trends boosting our markets everyone. JP Morgan recently sur- tial U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods happened a decade ago. Housing is not the only sector and our prospects. It’s also import- veyed CEOs and found 76 percent remain in place. It should be noted Meanwhile, the homebuilding boosted by optimistic U.S. con- ant that new business formations were optimistic about their busi- that at the outset of our battle with industry appears set for an upturn, sumers. Retail sales for December are picking up. The latest read nesses in 2020, even as they were China, Secretary of Commerce encouraged by low mortgage rates mark the mood, up 0.3 percent over from the Census Bureau shows concerned about finding good hires Wilbur Ross wrote a compelling and robust household formations. November’s strong level, which applications jumped 3.4 percent in and managing labor costs. op-ed showing that China’s tariffs Housing starts popped nearly 17 was revised higher, and up nearly the further quarter over the prior Any minute the liberal media were substantially higher than ours percent in December, to 1.608 mil- 6 percent year-over-year. Consum- three months. That’s what optimism will start warning about rising on 20 of 22 major categories of lion units, the highest since 2006. er sentiment remains near-record will do. inflation, as wages move up. Don’t goods. Some of the levies placed That starts figure, which was up highs since the financial crisis, Our economy is growing faster be fooled; that will be good news, on Chinese imports were meant nearly 41 percent compared to the in spite of the “sad and somber” than that of any other developed and it is coming. to level the playing field, and may year before, may have been juiced impeachment driven by the “prayer- country, spurred by a pro-business * * * * * well remain in place. by warm weather. ful” Nancy Pelosi. In fact, the administration in the White House, Liz Peek is a former partner The president is to be congrat- But the surge vastly outper- University of Michigan, reporting lower taxes and reduced regula- of major bracket Wall Street firm ulated for forcing Beijing to the formed economists’ expectations on its latest survey, noted that only tions. The successes have led the Wertheim & Company. Follow her table and exposing to the world of 1.375 million units. 1 percent of respondents mentioned stock market to new highs, and on Twitter @lizpeek.

Maramis(Continued from Page 14) to any extremes to prove it and show it and as members.”) ages, requirements and regulations? (THEIR to others, and Klansmen must help other maintain that superiority, even if it means 3. Are you absolutely opposed to and requirements and regulations, WHATEVER Klansmen. It seems like a religious organi- eliminating those who are not of the Klan. free of any allegiance of any nature to any they would be—and we’ve seen the results zation of worship and prayer and dedication On page 13, it says: “Give us to know that cause, government, people, sect or ruler that of some of those requirements.) to upholding the Constitution and keeping each Klansman by the process of thought and is foreign to the United States of America? 10. Can you be always depended on? (The our country safe and free. Perhaps so far, it conduct determines his own destiny, good or 4. Do you believe in the tenets of the real question is, to do what?) seems good. Perhaps. Until one gets to the bad: May he forsake the bad and choose and Christian religion? (According to WikiPedia, Still, without stating so in harsh terms, requirements for joining and what members strive for the good, remembering always that the tenets of Christianity are: Belief in God they are asking if you will do ANYTHING are expected and compelled to do. the living Christ is a Klansman’s criterion of the Father, Jesus Christ as the Son of God, they ask you to do, making it seem like it will I did not know that back in the 1960s, the character.” Does that not sound as though and the Holy Spirit. The death, descent into be in harmony with the Constitution and the Klan was a respected organization. Many they take Jesus to be some kind of model hell, resurrection and ascension of Christ. The Christian faith. people — lawyers, judges, police officers, for being a Klansman? If a Klansman-to-be holiness of the Church and the communion Martin Luther King Jr. is still a hero in my and even Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black ever read about the life of Jesus, would they of saints. Christ’s second coming, the Day of eyes. He had many fine examples as his role — belonged to it. It was a matter of social ever come across even one instance of where Judgment and salvation of the faithful. I guess models, not the least of which was Gandhi. climbing. But what was (or is) the four-fold Jesus physically hurt or killed another living they can believe all that and still murder.) There are no white supremacist heroes and duty of any Klansman? Taken directly from soul? Never! His character was spotless and 5. Do you esteem the United States of there never will be. The God I believe in is their rule book, Copywrite 1916, by J. W. Godlike at all times, displaying kindness America and its institutions above any other not a white supremacist—in fact, his son, Simmons of Atlanta, GA., this was found on and love for all. He did not discriminate or government, civil, political or ecclesiastical, Jesus, was not even white. And while there page 16 of their 54-page book: shun those of any color. And to follow his in the whole world? are many mansions in heaven, there are no 1). To worship God; 2). be patriotic toward exemplary behavior could only lead to a good 6. Will you, without mental reservation, separate “rooms” to accommodate the differ- outcome or destiny. take a solemn oath to defend, preserve and our country; 3). be devoted and loyal to our ent races or religions. Klan and Emperor, and 4). to practice clan- On page 25-26, the requirements for enforce same? (That means, to defend, pre- Would anyone (except white suprema- ishness toward his fellow Klansmen. becoming a bonafide member of the KKK serve and enforce white supremacy.) cists) really want a God who did not love us Then their Creed on page 2 states their is laid out by a list of 10 questions that must 7. Do you believe in clanishness and all? Yet we can choose to turn away from him dedication to God and the Constitution and all be answered with an emphatic YES. They will you faithfully practice same towards because of our free will, which he granted such and yet also includes this paragraph: are (as listed in the book): Klansmen? us. Our end result is always what we choose. “We avow the distinction between the races 1. Is the motive prompting your ambition 8. Do you believe in and will you faithfully Thank you, Martin Luther King Jr., for of mankind as same has been decreed by to be a Klansman serious and unselfish? strive for the eternal maintenance of white all you did. the Creator, and we shall ever be true in the 2. Are you a native-born white, Gentile supremacy? (This is the big one that allows * * * * * faithful maintenance of White Supremacy American citizen? (You know the old saying, Klansmen to do what they do—up to torture Maramis Choufani is the Managing Ed- and will strenuously oppose any compro- “I would never want to be part of a group that and killing. Martin Luther King could not and mise thereof in any and all things.” What would have me for a member”? With a little would not accept that behavior to be foisted itor of the Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a that clearly says, although masked in softer tweak, that could be read as, “I want to be upon black people or upon any people.) weekly column in this newspaper. To contact tones, is that Klansmen firmly believe they part of a group that would only have white, 9. Will you faithfully obey our constitution Maramis, email her at maramis@lasvega- are better than all other people and will go Gentile American citizens and no one else and laws, and conform willingly to all our us- stribune.com. Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / January 22-28, 2020 EntErtainmEnt Xavier Mortimer’s Magical Dream By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Xavier Mortimer’s Magical Dream stands apart from all of the other magic shows, a surprise to audiences around the world. Mor- timer flies, easily moves in and out of walls, and dances in-step with his own shadow! His intricate hi- tech routine demands split-second timing, and exacting precision that he has mastered. This is a real pro- duction show with complex tricks and more illusions than usual. They packed so much into the show from magic to uncanny mind reading, juggling, acrobatics, and even a little dancing. 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These of all blood types to give blood/ 1/24/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pkwy The 92nd Academy Awards are extra special children; children With influenza escalating across Smith’s Eastern/Horizon, 10616 2/13/2020: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., viewing party is hosted by 98.5 who require an extraordinary kind the country and preventing some South Eastern City of North Las Vegas, 2250 Las KLUC’s Chet Buchanan of “The of help and support. That help and donors from giving, and winter 1/30/2020: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Vegas Blvd N Chet Buchanan Show,” and co- support is you and Variety — the weather threatening to cancel blood Better Homes & Gardens Real 2/14/2020: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., hosts JJ Snyder of Channel 13’s Children’s Charity. Variety of drives, the Red Cross now has a Estate Universal, 3333 E. Serene North Vista Hospital, 1301 E. Lake Morning Blend, along with Master Southern Nevada serves special critical shortage of type O blood Ave., Ste. 150 Mead Blvd Magician, Lance Burton. Ticket needs children in the Las Vegas and urgently needs donors to re- 1/31/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., The How to donate blood: All blood holders are invited to watch the Valley and has donated in excess stock the shelves. Cheesecake Factory Henderson, types are needed to ensure a reliable Oscars and rub elbows with local of $7 million worth of goods, Type O so needed 160 S. Green Valley Parkway supply for patients. A blood donor celebrities all to benefit Variety, services and money to children’s Currently, the Red Cross has less 2/1/2020: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., card or driver’s license or two other The Children’s Charity of Southern programs affiliated with dozens of than a three-day supply of type O Green Valley Range, 175 Cassia forms of identification are required Nevada. local agencies. Follow on Twitter: blood available for patient emer- Way at check-in. Individuals who are 17 Award-winning Sandy Zimmer- @VarietyLV or www.Facebook. gencies and medical treatments. 2/14/2020: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Boys years of age in most states (16 with man show host of Sandy Zimmer- com/VarietySN. #SupportVariety- Type O positive blood is the most & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, parental consent where allowed man’s Las Vegas TV Television Kids #HelpVarietyKids #Variety- transfused blood type and can be 2980 Robindale Road by state law), weigh at least 110 Program and host of Sandy’s Ce- KidsCan given to Rh-positive patients of any 2/15/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., In- pounds and are in generally good lebrity/Shows/Dining Theater on * * * * * blood type. While just 7 percent of spirada Community Association, health may be eligible to donate Facebook@szlvtv will appear on GRAND CANAL SHOPPES the U.S. population has type O neg- 2000 Via Firenze blood. High school students and the red carpet and her celebrity AT THE VENETIAN RESORT ative blood, it can be transfused to Las Vegas other donors 18 years of age and red carpet interviews will air on LAS VEGAS BEGINS patients with any blood type and is 1/22/2020: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., younger also have to meet certain her television program and other INSTALLATION ON A NEW what hospital staff reach for during Nevada State Bank, 750 E Warm height and weight requirements. Facebook show. DRAGON ART DISPLAY emergencies when there isn’t time Springs Rd. Blood and platelet donors can Past celebrities have included TO CELEBRATE to determine a patient’s blood type. 1/22/2020: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., save time at their next donation by Comedy Magician Mac King, Ma- CHINESE NEW YEAR Diagnosed with acute lympho- Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, using RapidPass® to complete their gician Murray SawChuck, Mark Grand Canal Shoppes at The Ve- blastic leukemia in November, 206 N 3rd St pre-donation reading and health Savard, Robin Leach, The Jersey netian Resort Las Vegas partnered Dagan has required platelet and 1/23/2020: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., history questionnaire online, on Boys, The Jabbawockeez, the with Parker 3D to bring to life a blood transfusions during his can- A-1 Mechanical & Electric, 5985 the day of their donation, before cast of BAZ a Musical Mash-up, dazzling new dragon art installation cer treatments. “There was a time Polaris Ave. arriving at the blood drive. To get Chippendales, Zowie Bowie, The in honor of the Lunar New Year. when they needed to have blood 1/27/2020: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 started, follow the instructions at Fantasy Girls among others. Once complete, the interactive products delivered from another p.m., Carrington College, 5740 S. RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or Guests can recline in luxury display will stand over eight feet hospital because they were unavail- Eastern Ave, Ste 140 use the Blood Donor App. seating as they watch the telecast tall and measure an impressive 34 able there,” said Dustin Hawkins, 1/28/2020: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Mike Kermani is an entertain- on the big-screen, along with a feet long. The dragon body will Dagan’s father. Silverton Casino, 3333 Blue Dia- ment writer for the Las Vegas raffle and celebrity entertainment. be covered in 5 miles of metallic Donors of all blood types — mond Rd Tribune newspaper. He writes a Pre-Oscar coverage starts at 3 p.m. stranded material and lit by 13,750 especially types O positive and O 2/11/2020: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., weekly column in this newspaper. with the awards show coverage computer programmed LED lights negative — are urged to make an Richrd Bryan Elementary School, To contact Mike Kermani, email from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. PST. Awards with sparkle strobes. The beast is appointment to give blood now 8050 Cielo Vista Ave. mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com Day festivities will take place at powered by 5.2 miles of copper the award-winning Brenden The- wire and feature a theatrical smoke atres & IMAX (Brendan Theaters, show that will create the perfect Palms Casino Resort, 4321 West photo opportunity for awestruck Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV guests. 89103), a state-of-the-art cinema Located near Kate Spade New complex located inside the Palms York and Louis Vuitton, the festive Casino Resort. Tickets are $35 and dragon will be constructed with a include $25 in theater concessions metal frame and chromed polyester and the new luxury style seating at metallic foliage that compliments the Brenden Theater. Tickets can be its gold accents, along with a face purchased at www.VarietySN.org a made of hard coated CNC foam. SPONSORS: Brenden The- Installation began on January 20th. atres, Channel 13, Cox Charities, Thousands of heavily lit warm Encore Event Technologies, Enter- white lights will be buried in the com Radio, and The Palms Casino foliage and programmed with a & Resort. tiny strobe effect that radiates the ABOUT VARIETY: Variety, holiday spirit to all. Grand Canal The Children’s Charity of Southern Shoppes and Parker 3D, Near Kate Nevada, (a 501 (c) 3 organization) Spade New York and Louis Vuitton, Page 22 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / January 22-28, 2020 Nik at Nite celebrates six-year anniversary school. Students who will be grad- uating high school in 2020 and live in the community surrounding The Forum Shops are eligible. The scholarship program is part of a larger initiative called Simon Sup- ports Education, which includes several opportunities designed to engage mall patrons in support of SYF’s mission. Consumers can support SYF in a variety of ways while shopping at Simon malls including purchasing By Jerry Fink Sunday, April 19 an SYF Visa Simon Giftcard. Las Vegas Tribune Monday, April 20 One dollar from the sale of each Join Nik Mastrangelo and his Tuesday, April 21 gift card directly funds the Founda- magnificent group of musicians as May: tion’s scholarship and graduation they celebrate Nik at Nite’s six-year Sunday, May 3 programs. anniversary at the Tuscany’s Piazza Sunday, May 10 In addition, shoppers can opt to Lounge on Sunday, Feb. 9. Wednesday, May 13 donate a Simon Giftcard balance Music begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14 to SYF. The scholarships awarded Backing Nik are Bob Sachs, Friday, May 15 at the ceremony are funded largely Joey Singer and Mike Mechem. Saturday, May 16 by Simon Property Group employee Meetings and Events Industry N’ Roses and Paul McCartney have And as always, there will be a Sunday, May 17 and shopper donations. In 2019, leaders, such as ConferenceDirect, all performed on property. Hard host of special guests for an evening Sunday, May 24 SYF awarded more than $1.6 Cvent, HelmsBriscoe, Meetings Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas has of sensational entertainment. Sunday, May 31 million in scholarships to more Professionals International (MPI) offered guests award-winning hos- * * * * * June: than 407 graduating seniors. Over and Professional Convention Man- pitality, entertainment, world-class TERRY BRADSHAW Wednesday, June 3 20 years, SYF has awarded more agement Association (PCMA) have pools and nightlife experiences for RESIDENCE AT LUXOR Thursday, June 4 than $18 million in post-secondary selected CAESARS FORUM for 25 years. ANNOUNCED Sunday, June 14 scholarships to 5,000 students. their annual conferences. For more information, please NFL Hall of Famer to showcase Sunday, June 21 * * * * * * * * * * visit www.hardrockhotel.com or knack for comedy, singing and Sunday, June 28 CAESARS ANNOUNCES HARD ROCK BIDS call 702.693.5000. storytelling. July: TOUR TO CELEBRATE NEW FAREWELL WITH “THE * * * * * Following his celebrated shows Sunday, July 5 CONFERENCE CENTER LAST GREAT PARTY in Las Vegas and Atlantic City in Wednesday, July 8 More than 170 contracts, $460 WEEKEND,” 2019, “The Terry Bradshaw Show” Thursday, July 9 million and 1.3 million room nights JAN. 30 TO FEB. 2 will kick off a residency at Luxor Friday, July 10 booked. Las Vegas’ off-Strip playground, Hotel and Casino in March. Saturday, July 11 Caesars Entertainment, one of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las The man behind it all, NFL Sunday, July 12 the most diversified casino-enter- Vegas, will say goodbye during legend and iconic entertainer, Sunday, July 19 tainment companies in the world, The Last Great Party Weekend, Terry Bradshaw, chronicles his life Sunday, July 26 announces an “All Roads Lead to Jan. 30 to Feb. 2 to commemorate through the musical, comedy, and Subsequent performances of CAESARS FORUM” tour, begin- an amazing 25 years. The iconic property will party with live mu- storytelling production. “The Terry Bradshaw Show” will ning Feb. 11. sic, giveaways, food and beverage The residency is set to debut be announced at a later date. The five-week tour will stop in specials and more. inside the Atrium Showroom at * * * * * 14 cities across the country offer- Beginning on Thursday, Jan. Luxor on Thursday, March 19, SIMON YOUTH ing a pop-up CAESARS FORUM 30, guests will enjoy live music with all shows scheduled to begin FOUNDATION LAUNCHES brand experience to preview Las throughout the property at the at 7:30 p.m. APPLICATION PERIOD FOR Vegas’ newest, 550,000-square- iconic Center Bar, Peacock Lounge In the production, Bradshaw NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP foot conference center opening and outside Fu Asian Kitchen, be- entertains the crowd with his dy- PROGRAM March 18. Senior Executives from ginning nightly at 4 p.m. namic singing ability, endearing SYF’s Scholarship Program is Caesars Entertainment will host an The Growlers will be rocking personality and charisma in a part of the national Simon Supports immersive experience at each stop Vinyl nightly, Thursday, Jan. 30 — 70-minute show that accounts Education initiative. to introduce CAESARS FORUM, Saturday, Feb. 1. Doors open at 8 FOOD MAGAZINE his life’s journey. The production Since the inception of Simon offering a glimpse of its capabilities p.m. each night and tickets start at ANNOUNCES COMPETITION showcases Bradshaw’s vocal tal- Youth Foundation (SYF) in 1998, and features. $45 and can be purchased online at Food & Beverage Magazine ents, award-winning storytelling shoppers at Simon Malls, Mills, Each of these events will include www.hardrockhotel.com. announced recently its Food & style and the same straight-shooting and Premium Outlets have been authentic, regionally inspired cu- Guests will have the chance to Beverage Magazine Duo-Awards humor that has made Bradshaw among SYF’s most ardent support- linary offerings, a noted industry win iconic memorabilia pieces, platform - crowning food service an all-time favorite as an Emmy ers, contributing millions of dollars speaker, and live entertainment. including signed guitars, gold re- and consumer packaged “shelf Award-winning co-host and analyst to support SYF’s mission to help Participants at each event will rep- cords, collector’s posters and more. stable” goods (CPG) and Kitchen on FOX NFL Sunday. students graduate. resent meetings and events planners Giveaways will be held daily. Essentials during a two-day judg- The talented team behind “The As a thank you to these loyal in that region, as well as local and “Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ing event set for September 13-14, Terry Bradshaw Show” includes supporters, SYF is proud to once trade media. Las Vegas has been an important 2020 in Las Vegas. musical direction by Smokin’ Joe again help a deserving graduating “This tour gives our team a part of Las Vegas history and it is Those that want to enter the Escriba. senior living near The Forum Shops monumental way to share our en- truly the end of an era,” remarked competition may do so beginning The show was written by Jon at Caesars Palace pursue a college thusiasm for CAESARS FORUM,” Richard “Boz” Bosworth, President today — with early entry incentives Macks with original songs by David education. Simon Youth Commu- said Michael Massari, Chief Sales and CEO of JC Hospitality, LLC at www.fbma.us. Goldsmith and John Kavanaugh. nity Scholarships are awarded in Officer, Caesars Entertainment. and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las This international CPG compe- Development and production every community across the coun- “CAESARS FORUM will trans- Vegas. “We are especially thankful tition — sponsored by Food and of the show was provided by Anita try that is home to a Simon Mall, form the meetings landscape in Las to the Las Vegas community for its Beverage Magazine and F&B Pod- Mann Productions, with continued Mills, or Premium Outlets center. Vegas with the most flexible con- support over the past twenty-five cast Network - is designed to bring production by Bradshaw Enter- Students may apply now through ference space and the two largest years and allowing us to be a part of brand recognition for all shelf-sta- prises II. February 19, 2020 at syf.org/schol- pillarless ballrooms in the world.” their most cherished memories. We ble products into the marketplace, Tickets for all performances arships. Scholarship recipients Well in advance of its opening, look forward to giving the property awarding excellence in quality, went on sale Friday, Jan. 17 with are eligible for a one-time $1,500 CAESARS FORUM has already the send-off it deserves before ush- authenticity, taste, ingredients and prices starting at $65.99 (not in- scholarship, which may be applied booked more than 170 contracts ering in a new brand lifestyle casino nutritional elements. cluding applicable taxes and fees). to tuition at an accredited college, representing $460 million and 1.3 resort to the city, Virgin Hotels Las In addition, Food and Beverage VIP tickets are priced at $249.99 university, vocational or technical million room nights. Vegas, slated for fall.” Magazine Awards will recognize (not including taxes and applicable The final toast will begin at 8 the world’s top kitchen essentials fees) and include premier seating p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, led by for functionality, design and pro- plus a meet-and-greet and photo property President and CEO Rich- ductivity. opportunity with Bradshaw follow- ard “Boz” Bosworth and local band, The competition is open to ing the show. All Request Live. all domestic and international Tickets may be purchased at They will share a drink and sto- shelf-stable food service and con- the Luxor box office, online atmg- ries with guests as they bid farewell sumer package goods that are pack- mresorts.com/luxor or by calling to an iconic Las Vegas resort. Local aged in any bag, box, can, pouch, 702-262-4400. broadcast media and MCs will be plastic, container, box or bottle. The scheduled show dates for a part of the celebration including “After years of exploring, tast- March through July are: sports radio broadcaster JT “The ing and being presented with new March: Brick” as well as host and announc- brands, we decided to launch Food er Mark Shunock. and Beverage Magazine Awards to Thursday, March 19 Guests will take it back to 1995 crown excellence for taste, quality, Friday, March 20 with special pricing on select nutrition and value,” said Michael Saturday, March 21 food and beverage items available S. Politz, publisher of Food and Sunday, March 22 throughout the weekend, including Beverage Magazine. Sunday, March 29 $7 cocktails and more. Winning brands will receive April: In addition, on Sunday, Feb. 2, press materials, winner graphics, Sunday, April 5 guests can cheer on their favorite and recognition in Food and Bev- team during the Big Game, which erage Magazine, showcasing to its will be aired on televisions through- 12 million monthly readers, and the out the property. Guests will also chance for your brand to be person- enjoy additional entertainment, ally tasted and judged by one of food and drink specials and mem- our signature judges — all buyers orabilia giveaways. The official in the grocer, specialty, restaurant, property shutdown begins at 3 a.m. big box retail chain arenas. Monday, Feb. 3. Food and Beverage Magazine Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las will distribute a special edition Vegas has been a premier destina- awards magazine highlighting all tion entertainment resort since its winners in November 2020. opening in March 1995. The prop- Jerry Fink is an entertainment erty quickly became a Las Vegas columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune hot spot, known for its innovative newspaper and writes a weekly col- music scene. Iconic artists such as umn. To contact Jerry Fink, email The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Guns him at [email protected]. January 22-28, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 23 LifestyLes Murray SawChuck’s Charity Show 2019 By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune So many celebrity guests ap- peared at “America’s Got Talent” finalist, celebrity magician Murray SawChuck’s Christmas charity event that I wanted to mention more about the stand-outs! Murray added a touch of beauty to his show, the sexy Dani Eliza- beth! Known for her exceptional dancing ability and as host of “Cra- zy Girls” (Planet Hollywood), this evening Dani introduced the stars. I heard she is learning magic too. Her other Las Vegas perfor- Dimmare — “Martinis and mance credits include: Donn Magic with a twist of comedy” Arden’s Jubilee at Bally’s Hotel (Photo by Denise Truscello) and Casino for four years, swing Opening his act, Dimmare dancer for Purple Reign, The danced to a recording of Frank Prince Tribute Show at Westgate Sinatra singing “I’ve got the World Casino, as well as the magician on a String” while performing his assistant for Laughternoon at The magical tricks. One rope suddenly D. Dani started with Crazy Girls becomes two ropes and three ropes, in 2016 and was asked to become then voilà, a knot is only a knot for the host a few months later. a moment! She also co-hosted, with Mur- His “Snowflake” routine was ray SawChuck, the Casino Enter- amusing as he wet a blank sheet of tainment Awards 2019 and there paper, crumbled it up into a ball, is even more to her impressive and created hundreds of snow- background, Dani is a massage flakes! Dimmare’s quick changes therapist! held the audience’s attention. Mint Headliner, Dimmare pre- Murray SawChuck APPEARS sented his “Martinis and Magic and DISAPPEARS on: Sun., Mon., with a twist of comedy,” reminis- Tue., Wed., at 5 p.m.; Thursdays cent of the past. Dimmare’s smooth and Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Off Fridays; version of early Las Vegas supper Tropicana Laugh Factory, Box club entertainment was so exciting, Office: (800) 745-3000. Address: I was happy to see his act for the 3801 S. Las Vegas Boulevard., first time. Wearing a tall black hat, corner of Tropicana. tie and suit, Dimmare resembled All of the profits went to Fred Astaire’s films, sophisticat- Friends for Life Humane Society, ed, charming and very talented. a non-profit dog rescue! “This re-

Dani Elizabeth, Co-Host with Murray SawChuck during his charity show at the Tropicana. (Photo by Denise Truscello) minds us of the joy and companion- River Cruise, and “Visiting a Ka- more. With 25 years’ experience as ship that dogs bring to us and that zakh Family in a Yurt along Marco a television talk show host of Sandy we can bring to them. Treat dogs Polo’s Silk Road”-China; “Castles, Zimmerman’s Las Vegas Television, well and they will be your Friends Wine and Trattorias”-Italy; in the and Discover the Ultimate Vacation for Life.” www.friendsforlifehu- US: Bryce Canyon National Park, travel specials, Syndicated Jour- manesociety.org Zion Canyon National Park, and nalist- Show & Dining Reviews. * * * * * the Grand Canyon North Rim For information, questions, contact Award-winning Sandy Zimmer- National Park; an authentic real Sandy Zimmerman: (702)-515- Dani Elizabeth introducing the next act. man produced television programs, Cattle Drive similar to the early 0846, [email protected] (Photo by Sandy Zimmerman) documentaries: Beijing, the Yangtze westerns in Reno, Nevada; and or Facebook@szlvtv.

(Left to Right) Sean E. Cooper, singing comedian (“Fantasy”-Luxor), Fletcher West-comedy magician, Master Magician/Producer Lance Burton, and Celebrity Comedy/Magician/”America’s Got Talent” semi-finalist Murray SawChuck (Tropicana). (Photo by Denise Truscello) Page 24 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / January 22-28, 2020 CITY BEAT 2020 Clark County Children’s Festival Call for Artist 3,648 tons Reinforcing steel 7 million pounds Concrete pipe 7,815 lineal feet Aggregate road base 115,657 tons Concrete paving 2,918 lineal feet Asphalt paving 74,549 tons Concrete barrier rail 38,877 lineal feet * * * * * Overnight Strip traffic restrictions becoming more driver friendly As part of the 2020 Clark County be longer than the Eiffel Tower laid While construction on the Children’s Festival, Clark County on its side. The structures sit atop north end of the Las Vegas Strip Public Arts is seeking a profession- a network of drilled pilings that continues, drivers will see fewer al artist or artist teams to design, reinforce the subsurface, with the overnight lane restrictions during fabricate and install a 10.5-foot x largest measuring 10-foot in diam- the next three weeks. focus on a section of the Boulevard budget documents, award winning 4-foot community mosaic wall at eter and 104-foot in depth. Atkins Until Feb. 10, two travel lanes between Sahara and the 215 Belt- audited financial reports and more,” the Winchester Dondero Cultural is the project designer. will remain open in each direction way. Each phase will include the said Al Noyola, City Manager of Center. The improvements also entail on Las Vegas Boulevard between water line replacement, new pave- Boulder City. “I appreciate the The theme of this mosaic is the new I-15 southbound on- and Spring Mountain Road and Sahara ment, intersection modifications support we received from the May- Las Vegas Mojave Desert. Proposed -offramps at Tropical Parkway for Avenue around the clock. The only to improve pedestrian crossings, or and Council for understanding artwork should reflect the natural greater access as well as widening exception will be from 10:30 p.m. upgrades to traffic signal and street the benefit of this technology and landscapes, vegetation, wildlife and over a half-mile of Beltway from Thursday, Jan. 30, to 9 a.m. Friday, lighting systems with Smart poles investing in the product.” historical roots of Las Vegas. Art- four to six travel lanes. Other up- Jan 31, when traffic in this area and enhanced median landscaping * * * * * ist’s design must also incorporate grades call for extending Tropical may be reduced to one lane in each with LED lighting. Work on all of tiles created by children and adults Parkway to Centennial Parkway, direction. With some exceptions for the phases is expected to take more that attend the Children’s Festival replacing Range Road as an east- the holidays, traffic in this area has than five years to complete. on Saturday, April 25, 2020. west surface connection, with a new been limited to one lane in each * * * * * The lead artist and at least three eastbound 215 Beltway off-ramp to direction during overnight hours “Open Finance Portal” other helpers will be required to the new Centennial Parkway and since mid-December. launches on bring raw tiles to the Children’s Range Road intersection. When there is no construction Boulder City’s website Festival and supervise a workshop Additionally, there will be new project underway, that piece of Las In the City’s ongoing commit- for children and parents in whom lighting, signage and landscaping, Vegas Boulevard has three or four ment to transparency and fiscal the participants will draw designs plus 7,815 feet of drainage pipe. travel lanes in each direction. So, responsibility, we are excited to an- on the tiles with glazes. After the Lage Design is the landscape ar- even with two lanes open during nounce the launch of a new online event, the artist(s) will be required chitect responsible for the striking most of the next three weeks drivers tool that allows the public to view to fire the tiles in a kiln, and then new freeway aesthetics made up of may still encounter some delays in revenue and expenses. This new prep wall and install artwork by boulders and decorative rock, ac- that area. feature, the “Open Finance Portal,” June 18, 2020. cented by boldly colorful polygonal The change during the next three is located on the City’s website, Online applications are available roadside sculptures that convey the weeks will lessen the impact of the www.bcnv.org. Access to the por- at https://tinyurl.com/tlfj3yu. Dead- characteristics of water and its im- project on attendees of the SHOT tal aligns with one of the strategic line to apply is Sunday, February 3, pact upon shaping both the natural Show, Las Vegas Market and World goals set in 2018, to “Achieve Pru- 2020 at 11:59 pm. Selected Artist and built environments. of Concrete conferences. dent Financial Stewardship.” A. Collins Hunsaker named Team will be notified by: February The interchange currently aver- On Monday, Feb. 10, the proj- Tyler Technologies developed Director of Estate Planning 15, 2020. ages about 34,000 vehicles daily, ect will return to regular working the interactive web tool, “Socrata The Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr, Those wanting more informa- although future traffic counts are hours, meaning traffic may be re- Open Data and Citizen Engage- one of the largest boutique es- tion about the exhibit or any future expected to grow by 72 percent duced to one lane in each direction ment.” The portal provides a look tate planning and asset protection exhibits can call the Clark County over the next two decades. The in areas along Las Vegas Boulevard at the books, with detailed informa- law firms in Southern Nevada, is Public Art at (702) 455-8200 or project, whose work area covers between Spring Mountain and tion regarding City revenues and pleased to announce the promotion visit www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/ nearly 2 miles, will break ground Sahara between 12:30 a.m. and 11 expenditures. The tool makes it pos- of attorney A. Collins Hunsaker to parks. Clark County Public Art can during the first quarter with an- a.m. on weekdays. During regular sible to view data for all budgets by Director of Estate Planning. His also be found on social networking ticipated completion in late 2022. daytime hours and on weekends, function, fund, department, service new role became effective on Jan- sites such as Twitter and Facebook The enhancements are 95 percent there will be at least two lanes open type, and vendor. Tyler Technolo- uary 1, 2020. by visiting @CCPUBLICARTS. funded by the federal government in each direction there. gies promotes that the portal: “I am pleased to expand the * * * * * with the state providing the remain- These lane closures and shifts —Transforms data into viewable leadership of the Law Firm of Jef- NDOT awards $99 million ing monies. are part of a major construction graphs, charts, and maps frey Burr through Collins,” said Jeff contract for I-15/215 Inter- Motorists should use caution project that includes repaving —Maximizes data’s value by Burr, founding attorney of Jeffrey change in North Las Vegas while travelling through the work Las Vegas Boulevard, replacing a sharing it with others through the Burr, Ltd. “Collins is a talented The Nevada Department of zone, heed construction signage, main water line, and upgrades to built-in catalog or on social media attorney and is skilled in handling Transportation (NDOT) yesterday and take alternate detour routes, if traffic signals and street light poles. —Gives technical developers, even the most complex estates. awarded a $99 million construction possible. NDOT works with Waze Construction is expected to impact innovators, and entrepreneurs easy It was natural for him to lead the contract to Fisher Sand & Gravel to inform the public about planned Las Vegas Boulevard from Spring access to data through the Socrata firm’s estate planning department, to build ramps, flyovers and street highway restrictions, but unsched- Mountain to Sahara through early Open Data API (SODA) and I’m excited to display Collins’ connections at Interstate 15 and uled construction changes, closures 2021. Las Vegas Paving is the con- You can even view individual ability, as Director of Estate Plan- the 215 Beltway in North Las and restrictions are possible due to tractor for this project. transactions. “This tool will allow ning, to enhance and execute the Vegas. (The contractor was also weather or other factors. For the Information about the proj- residents to see how much revenue comprehensive estate plans our responsible for completing the first latest state highway conditions, ect and related traffic impacts is is received and from whom, as well clients need and deserve.” section of Interstate 11 in 2018). visit nvroads.com or call 511 before available at www.ResortCorridor. as how each dollar is allocated,” Hunsaker will be responsible for The new direct system-to-system driving. com. Residents are encouraged to said Diane Pelletier, Finance Direc- managing the entirety of the estate interchange will greatly improve FAST FACTS visit the website to sign up to re- tor. “We reviewed several financial planning practice in both Jeffrey traffic, enhance safety and increase Excavation ceive email updates about ongoing software products and found that Burr offices. Additionally, he will mobility. 128,966 cubic yards construction impacts. In addition, the Socrata system was the most be responsible for other aspects of The project entails building Painting residents and visitors who use the user-friendly. We hope to receive the firm, as it relates to the overall two massive cast-in-place concrete 77,687 square yards Regional Transportation Commis- community feedback on the system management of the Jeffrey Burr dual lane flyovers, among other Rock mulch sion bus service along Las Vegas throughout the coming year.” brand. Hunsaker will remain the structures, including a 51-foot-tall, 49,675 cubic yards Boulevard should visit the RTC’s Financial data is updated each managing attorney of the Las Vegas 1,800-foot-long east-to-north con- Decorative boulders website for information about week and the website data is one‐ office in addition to his new role as nection that will be the equivalent 48 changes to bus routes and bus stop way, so data cannot be manipulated Director of Estate Planning. of five football fields laid end-to- Plants closures during construction. or changed by non-employees. “In “I have been a member of the end. The northbound I-15 to west- 32 This project is the first of seven the past two years, Diane and her Jeffrey Burr team for nearly ten bound 215 flyover, meanwhile, will Decorative rock phases of construction that will each team have provided comprehensive years and in my time with the firm, I have been proud to watch the firm grow to become one of the leading estate planning and probate firms in the State,” said Hunsaker. “I am honored to have been selected to serve as Director of Estate Plan- ning, and look forward to continu- ing the reputation of excellence the firm has built over the years.” Hunsaker is a graduate of Brigham Young University, having obtained a degree in Political Sci- ence (BA). Collins earned his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Chapman University School of Law. Upon the completion of his J.D., he continued at Chapman University School of Law and obtained a Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.). While attend- ing law school, Hunsaker gained valuable experience in his partici- pation in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic by providing representation to low-income taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and in the U.S. Tax Court on audits, tax collections disputes, and a number of other tax-related issues. Hunsa- ker was the recipient of two CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for high-grade honors in the study of Tax-Exempt Organizations and Income Taxation of Trusts, Estates, and Beneficiaries. He is licensed to practice in Nevada. * * * * * January 22-28, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 25 Leaders: For Best Results, Walk Out By Doug Dickerson “Either you run the day or the day runs you.” — Jim Rohn I read an article by Scott Mautz in Inc not long ago about the five skills employees want most from their bosses. The compilation of these skills came from a survey conducted by LinkedIn. The top five skills were prob- lem-solving, time management, decisiveness, empathy, and com- passion. What do you think? What would you say are the most important skills you’d like to see in your boss? As I was thinking about what the respondents to that LinkedIn survey DoUg DICkErsoN revealed, it also got me thinking Walk out about another way in which a boss The lifeblood of your orga- can really make his people happy nization is found outside of the — just walk out! protective confines of your office. No, I am not talking about walk- Yes, you have to spend time there ing out to never return (although for obvious reasons, but getting out The greatest appreciable asset gives you a fresh perspective as to are giving you and put them into that might make a few people hap- and among your people is essential. you have is not your desk, it’s your what’s going on in your organiza- practice. py), I am talking about something The answers to how, why, and what people. Get out there and be with tion. This gives you a close-up view Final Thoughts more useful and practical that’s questions on your mind about your them. of what’s working, what’s not, and The purpose of walking out and found in three simple tips that can organization are found outside your Get a fresh perspective what’s on the minds of your people. getting among your people besides make a big difference. office. Being out among your people It gives you the opportunity to build the reasons stated above is to build relationships with your people in a your leadership skills. It’s about non-threatening manner. Addition- building relationships and earning BEHIND THE MIKE ally, it sends a signal to your people trust. You can’t do that if you are that you are involved and engaged detached from your people. Lost Opportunities and care about what they do. Effective leadership doesn’t Go back and implement happen in a bubble and rarely alone. By Michael A. Aun had won the World Championship The benefit of being out among Leaders need to be accessible, re- Every now and then an oppor- of Public Speaking in Toronto, On- your people is that you can go latable, teachable, and in this case, tunity presents itself… and some- tario in 1977. Thinking I had won, back to your office and translate mobile. When you are among your thing gets in the way. One of my I was the first person on my feet to what you’ve heard into practical people they will see you as one of earliest disappointments was being lead the standing ovation for the late action steps from the people who them, not above them. So do your selected for the South Carolina E.J. Burgay, a blind Washington, know best. people a favor and walk out more Shrine Bowl Football team my DC female lawyer who did win Let’s be honest — more times often! senior year in high school. The the honor. I was disqualified for than not, the best ideas flow into * * * * * Sandlappers, as they are known, going eight seconds over my time your office, not out of it. Doug Dickerson is a syndicated play against North Carolina’s best limit. Oops. But when you are out and columnist. He writes a weekly col- in the annual Shrine Bowl with I did manage to come back and among your people, if you’re smart umn for this newspaper. To contact proceeds going to the Shriner’s win that same World Championship and listening, you will pick up on Doug Dickerson go to www.doug- Hospital-Greenville, SC unit. of Public Speaking a year later in the ideas and suggestions they dickerson.net. It never came to pass because I 1978 in Vancouver, British Colum- broke my leg the same week that I bia, Canada. Why did I go through learned I had been chosen. It would all the trouble to try it a second have been a real honor to just be time? I blew the first opportunity there. I was taken as a lineman and MICHAEL A. AUN because I did not account for an a backup placekicker. is scheduled to be replaced soon. unexpected standing ovation in the The first team placekicker was This year’s ballboy duties are in the middle of my speech. Oops is right! a guy named Billy Dupre, one of history books, as they say. Still, lost The lesson I learned was that the earliest soccer style kickers of opportunities prevail. sometimes you go through Toronto record in high school football in What opportunities have you to get to Vancouver. Sometimes South Carolina. He went on to a missed in your life that you wish do-overs are not only a possibility great career at the University of you could have as a do-over? Ad- but a necessity. South Carolina. mittedly, my main reason for being And then there was the time I ran I, on the other hand, was an on the sidelines today is to spend for the House of Representatives old-fashioned, straight-on, Lou some quality time with one (and in South Carolina and got the hell “the toe” Groza style kicker, a sometimes all three) of my sons. beat out of me. I since found it is dying breed in the placekicking It goes without saying that I am cheaper to own a politician than it business. the slowest guy on the entire field, is to be one. Some opportunities It is just a distant memory today save a few of the referees who are are worth losing! but an opportunity of which I would older than dirt itself. After this sec- * * * * * have loved to have been a part. ond hip replacement, hopefully I’ll Michael Aun is a syndicated col- Life is full of those kinds of “lost have my wheels back by football umnist and writes a weekly column opportunities.” season in 2020. for this newspaper. 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With our That way, you can feel secure you busy lives, it is easy to fall into will receive your benefits on time, that cycle of constantly postponing regardless of when the change was some tasks because of other things reported to Social Security. Waiting we need to address right now. This until you see the deposit in your may be true for you when it comes new account also gives you the ex- to changing your payment method tra peace of mind that we processed for Social Security benefits. the change correctly. Unfortunately, procrastinating The first step in fighting pro- on reporting changes can lead to crastination is increased awareness. delayed payments, resulting in Knowing how easy it is to report a undue hardship with bills and liv- direct deposit change, what infor- ing expenses. Ultimately, it’s less mation to report, and when, can hassle — and less stressful — if encourage you to get in touch with you report a direct deposit change Social Security at the earliest pos- as soon as it occurs. sible moment. In addition, making How can you change your direct sure we know about a change early deposit information with Social Se- ensures we help make the transition curity? The most convenient way is as smooth as possible. by creating a my Social Security ac- When you have to report chang- count online at www.socialsecurity. es, be sure to contact us or visit us gov/myaccount. Once you create your identity when you initially We don’t ask for a voided check, next payment in the new account. online at www.socialsecurity.gov/ your account, you can update your created your my Social Security nor do we obtain verification from If you don’t report this change to us myaccount. Social Security always bank information without leaving account. All you need to do is log the bank. Therefore, you should until September 28, your next pay- strives to put you in control by the comfort of your home. Another in at www.socialsecurity.gov/signin be sure you are providing accurate ment will go into the old account. providing the best experience and way to change your direct deposit is with your secure username and information to us. Because you may be unsure if service no matter where, when, by calling Social Security at 1-800- password to gain instant access to The day of the month you report your direct deposit change will af- or how you decide to do business 772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) your information. the direct deposit change makes all fect your next payment, we highly with us. to make the change over the phone. If you call Social Security, we the difference. Though the exact If you prefer to speak to someone will ask identifying questions to date varies each month, generally, in-person, you can visit your local ensure we are speaking to the right you will need to report changes by Social Security office with the nec- person. If you visit the office, you the 15th to see the effect on the next essary information. will need to bring a driver’s license check. When the 15th falls on the What exactly will Social Secu- or some form of ID with you. Once weekend or a holiday, the cutoff is rity need to make the direct deposit we have identified you are the usually the previous business day. change? Because we are commit- correct person and are authorized For example, if you switched banks ted to protecting your personal to make changes on the Social or have a new account in Septem- information, we need some form Security record, all we need is the ber, you will need to provide the of identification to verify who you routing number, account number, new information to Social Security are. If you are online, we verified and type of account established. by September 14 to receive your Medicare explained Don’t be misled by false Medicare or Social Security ads By Barbara Duckett Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Online and otherwise, there’s a lot of information out there, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell what sources are credible. With millions of people relying on Social Security, scammers target audiences who are looking for program and benefit information. The law that addresses misleading Social Security and Medicare advertising prohibits people or non-government businesses from using words or emblems that mislead others. Their advertising can’t lead people to believe that they represent, are somehow affiliated with, or endorsed or approved by Social Security or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Medicare). By Barbara Duckett —Medicare Part D (Medicare If you can’t afford to pay your People are often misled by advertisers who use the terms “Social Social Security Public Affairs prescription drug coverage) helps Medicare premiums and other Security” or “Medicare”. Often, these companies offer Social Security Specialist in Nevada cover the cost of prescription drugs. medical costs, you may be able to services for a fee, even though the same services are available directly Social Security and Medicare Some people with limited resources get help from your state. States offer from Social Security free of charge. These services include getting: have a few things in common. Both and income may also be able to get programs for people eligible for or —A corrected Social Security card showing a person’s married name; programs help safeguard millions Extra Help with the costs—monthly entitled to Medicare who have low —A Social Security card to replace a lost card; of Americans as well as improve premiums, annual deductibles, and income. Some programs may pay —A Social Security Statement; and the quality of life for our family and prescription co-payments—related for Medicare premiums and some —A Social Security number for a child. friends. Although both programs to a Medicare prescription drug pay Medicare deductibles and coin- If you receive misleading information about Social Security, send the are household names, many people plan. The Extra Help is estimated surance. To qualify, you must have complete ad, including the envelope, to: Office of the Inspector General may not be familiar with the details to be worth about $4,900 per year. Medicare Part A and have limited Fraud Hotline Social Security Administration, P.O. Box 17768, Baltimore, of Medicare. You must meet the resources and income and resources. MD 21235 Medicare is our country’s health income requirement. You can learn more about Medi- You can learn more about how we combat fraudulent advertisers by insurance program for people age Medicare’s different parts are care, including how to apply for reading our publication What You Need to Know About Misleading Ad- 65 or older. The program helps further explained in our publication Medicare and get a replacement vertising at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10005.pdf. with the cost of health care, but it at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ Medicare card, at www.socialsecu- You can also report Social Security fraud to the Office of the Inspector doesn’t cover all medical expenses EN-05-10043.pdf. rity.gov/benefits/medicare. General at oig.ssa.gov/report. or the cost of most long-term care. You have choices for how you get Medicare coverage. If you choose to have original Medicare cover- How Social Security defines Disability age, you can buy a Medicare sup- By Barbara Duckett plement policy (called Medigap) Social Security Public Affairs from a private insurance company Specialist in Nevada to cover some of the costs that Disability affects millions of Americans, in Medicare does not. one form or another. Social Security is here to Medicare has four parts: help you and your family, but there are strict —Medicare Part A (hospital criteria for meeting the definition of disability. insurance) helps pay for inpatient The definition of disability under Social Security care in a hospital or skilled nursing is also different than it is for other programs. We facility (following a hospital stay). do not pay benefits for partial or short-term Part A also pays for some home disability. health care and hospice care. We consider you disabled under Social Se- —Medicare Part B (medical curity rules if: insurance) helps pay for services —You can’t do work that you did before; from doctors and other health —We decide that you cannot adjust to other care providers, outpatient care, work because of your medical condition(s); and home health care, durable medical —Your disability has lasted or is expected equipment, and some preventive to last for at least one year or to result in death. services. This is a strict definition of disability. To help us make our decision, we’ll first tion, we’ll ask them to go for an examination or —Medicare Part C (Medicare Social Security is also required by law to re- gather new information about a benefit recipi- test for which we’ll pay. Advantage) includes all benefits view the current medical condition of all people ent’s medical condition. We’ll ask their doctors, Social Security is a support system for people and services covered under Part receiving disability benefits to make sure they hospitals, and other medical sources for their who cannot work because of a disability. You A and Part B. Some plans include continue to have a qualifying disability. Gener- medical records. We’ll ask them how their med- can learn more about Social Security disability Medicare prescription drug cover- ally, if someone’s health hasn’t improved, or if ical condition limits their activities, what their at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability and also by age (Medicare Part D) and other their disability still keeps them from working, medical tests show, and what medical treatments accessing our starter kits and checklists at www. extra benefits and services. they will continue to receive benefits. they have been given. If we need more informa- socialsecurity.gov/planners/disability. January 22-28, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 27 What You Need To Know By Dr Nina Radcliff How to Quiet Your Mind at Bedtime By Dr. Nina Radcliff, MD way to manage the issue at that At times, getting your mind time is to take transition steps to to turn off so you can get a good get restful sleep so you can focus, night’s sleep can prove to be an concentrate, and wake-up with a elusive task. Here are some tips to healthy, fully-charged mindset to help you quiet your mind and calm manage the challenging matters. your body. 3. When your mind keeps rac- 1. Known as “sleep hygiene,” ing, write down your concerns — experts underscore key influences and put them to bed, so you can get relaxation response. Literally, your throughout your day: anxiety and depressive symptoms that can help you maximize the sleep. It’s challenging to be on the body sends messages to your brain —Cut-off caffeine by 2 p.m. It which are toxic to falling asleep. hours you spend sleeping — even if go all day and sleep doesn’t come to calm down and relax, relieving takes approximately 5-6 hours to Traditionally, experts have recom- you experience sleep disturbances. with a convenient “on/off” switch. stress and reducing tension. And, eliminate one-half of the caffeine mended avoiding heavy exercise a —Create a bedtime routine filled Putting your “to-dos” and concerns as long as we are alive, we have consumed and the other half takes few hours before going to bed, but with relaxing activities at least an on paper, you’re defining them. our breath and can do it literally another 5-6 hours to eliminate. new research suggests that you can hour prior to going to bed: play soft This has been shown to help stop anytime, anywhere. Place a hand So after 10-12 hours, one-quar- exercise in the evening as long as music, curl up to read, take a warm racing thoughts from interrupting on your chest and the other on your ter is still remaining! Remember you avoid vigorous activity at least bath, pray, spend time with family, your sleep. stomach while breathing in through too, caffeine is present not just in one hour before bedtime. or meditate. 4. Progressive muscle relaxation your nose. Then, exhale through coffee, but in teas, sodas, energy And, too, create the best sleep —Avoid stimulating or stress- therapy is being prescribed increas- your mouth, feeling your hand on drinks, chocolate, some flavored environment and maintain your ful activities like working late on ingly by healthcare providers as a the stomach rise and fall. ice creams, and some headache bedtime routine even on weekends. projects, heated discussions or safe, natural and effective sleeping 6. Power down electronics and medications. Utilizing calming practices helps other doings that send you into a aid. It’s an easy relaxation exercise shut off that television at least 30 —Take time to manage stressful you relax and transition to sleep. “fight or flight” mode. Triggering in which you systematically tense minutes before bedtime (an hour is situations or concerns that may be This article is for general in- your body and mind to be awake muscle groups for a few seconds even better!). The screen content creating anxiety formation only and should not be is the opposite of where you want and then slowly relax them over (TV, emails, social media, internet —Find time to relax during the used for the diagnosis or treatment to go, which is powering down to the course of 20-30 seconds. Start browsing) stimulates the brain — day, even if it is 5-10 minutes of medical conditions and cannot help transition — lulling your body from head-to-toe, right-to-left, or which is the opposite of rest and —Additionally, it’s important substitute for the advice from your and mind — to sleep and quality vice-versa. Along with physically relaxation. And the lights from the to be physically active, which sup- medical professional. Dr. Nina has slumber. relaxing your body — which can screen work against sleep. When ports more restful sleep. While the used all reasonable care in com- 2. For those times that your mind become tense secondary to worries dark, melatonin levels, a sleep reasons aren’t entirely clear, some piling the current information but is racing over stressful situations, — you also refocus your mind from hormone, rise. But with sunlight or possibilities include: it impacts the it may not apply to you and your work demands or relationship worries to the tensing and relaxing artificial lights, melatonin levels are body’s internal sleep-wake cycle; symptoms. Always consult a doctor conflict issues, it’s important to of your muscles. suppressed. Consider picking up a after working out, your body’s or other health care professional remember there’s little you can do 5. Breathing exercises are a great book or other relaxing activities. temperature drops, which promotes for diagnosis and treatment of when it’s time to slumber. The best way to activate your body’s natural 7. Engage in good habits sleep; and it decreases arousal, medical conditions.

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Sandy Zimmerman interviewed guests on the red carpet. “Rhythm of Hope” event entertainment for the party. (Photo by Anthony Mazzerello and www.rellophoto.com) JanuaryJuly 22-28,10-16, 20202019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 2927 ingis, predictions climate science. based on lots of em- readythus far lost to lookvaluable in more time detail in just on whatmate expertsmodeling say to is do the groundbreak tipping point- piricalEnvironmental data about how supporters much global are threea regional years asbasis, Trump especially rolled back given the ofing two research degrees into Celsius the likelihood of warming. of bracingaverage fortemperature what a second is expected Trump to Obamathat climate administration’s change has progressnot only “Nowthings itlike will floods need toin bethe approxi Pacific- termrise and could by when. bring. A top Trump onlarge-scale climate mitigation.but also local But conse four- matelyNorthwest, five expectedpercent a moistureyear,” he says.flux priority“Global in 2020climate is modelsto gut (GCMs)the Na- morequences. years These of Trump so-called would, regional in the “Andconvergence if we wait and another ensuing decade, drought it tionalsimulate Environmental the interactions Policy between Act wordsclimate of models The Atlantic (RCMs)’s Paul work Starr, by willin the be Southwest, about nine percent.”and, even Wheth further- (NEPA),the atmosphere, a landmark ocean environmental and land “putmagnifying off a national the resolution commitment of GCMs to erafield, or not ourprojected already climatebrittle political change lawto project enacted future in 1970 climate, that basedrequires on decarbonizationin a small, limited until area at of least interest, the systemand impacts can bear in such Southeast change Asia.when federal agencies to prepare envi- second half of the 2020s, while the time finally comes to make it assumptions about future emissions typically within a 3,000 square The analytical techniques being ronmental assessments or impact encouraging other countries to do happen is anybody’s guess. of greenhouse gases,” reports the mile radius. Only by creating and pioneered at UW are being shared statements preceding any projects. nothing as well.” In the short term, environmental- Climate Impacts Group at the Uni- analyzing RCMs can we assess the with researchers around the world The White House is pushing for Starr points out that further de- ists are working hard to get anyone versity of Washington (UW). influence of myriad fixed geograph- with the hope that more and more climate change to be excluded laying our response to the climate but Trump into the White House in According to ClimatePrediction. ic conditions and other local factors scientists will start to run RCMs in from such analyses, and would also challenge makes our eventual 2020. Luckily for eco-conscious likenet, toa shortenvolunteer and computing in some cases and responsesuch as land more height, economically land use, lakes, and voters,their own just regions about all to the help Democratic planners eliminateclimate modeling environmental project reviews out of politicallysea breeze, mountaindifficult, ranges while and com lo-- contendersplan and improve are in favor people’s of strength lives- altogetherthe UK’s underUniversity NEPA. of Oxford, poundingcalized weather the problem. patterns Global on climate Car- eningdespite climate the warming and environmental climate. globalBeyond climate NEPA, models many also (GCMs) worry bonimpacts Project for aresearch particular shows metropoli that if- protections.GCMs and Indeed, RCMs voting are both against im- thatare designedanother fourto calculate years of what White the decarbonizationtan area, state or had country. begun globally Donaldportant toolsTrump in infiguring 2020 might out howbe Houseclimate apathyis doing on (in climate terms of could wind, in 2000,“For anthe emissions practical reductionplanning ofof theto cope most with important the effects act in of favor climate of EarthTalkDear EarthTalk:® Whatis pro are so-- unfetteredtologists specifically oil, natural lovegas and to createcoal called regional climate models extractionmodels of while how underminingthe planet and clean its condemntemperature, us all humidity, to a grim, etc.) warm at -a aroundlocal issues two percentsuch as annuallywater resources would thechange, environment whether thata worst any caseof us scecan- andduced why bydo weRoddy need themScheer given energyvarious development natural systems and and suppress cycles- ing-compromisednumber of discrete future. points We on althe- haveor flood been defenses, sufficient countries to stay requirebelow takenario this is borne year. out or something not thatand we alreadyDoug have Moss pretty decentfor will react with the input of way too Earth’s surface as well as in the information on a much more lo- quite so cataclysmic. atmosphere and out at sea. 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: Why are envi- ronmentalists so scared of Donald Trump winning a second term? — Jay W., Modesto, CA When Donald Trump made good on his anti-environmental campaign promises within a year of taking office, no one was surprised. Environmental advocates had been holding out hope that he would lis- ten to the likes of daughter Ivanka — and her climate-crusading friend Leonardo DiCaprio — and change his mind on the need to cut back en- vironmental regulations. But cooler heads didn’t prevail, and today we’re left with the Affordable Clean Energy Rule instead of the Clean Power Plan (cuts U.S. power plant emissions by 1.5 percent instead of 32 percent), the consternation of the international community for pulling out of the Paris climate accord, and an Environmental Pro- tection Agency (EPA) so weakened as to be almost unrecognizable and patently ineffectual. Accord- ing to Inside Climate News, these dramatic actions have taken place against the backdrop of ongoing In his second term, Donald Trump promises to roll back protections first established under administration efforts to promote the landmark National Environmental Policy Act in 1970. 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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