Trump Suspends Refugee Program, Vows to Weed out Islamic Radicals

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Banning immigrants causing commotion By Perly Viasmensky regime that former President coming from another country. Las Vegas Tribune Obama bowed to, the refugees were Complaining, crying, or protest- The executive order holding all housed at Opa Locka Naval Base ing for having Syrian residents go- immigrants coming from countries until they were all investigated and ing through close scrutiny should connected to terrorists and ISIS has cleared of any connection to the not be surprising to anyone, or a caused some controversy among communist regime of the former reason to complain, or a motive for anti-Trump groups and followers, allies of the United States demo- attacking the presidential order; af- but have people supporting the or- cratic island. ter all, thus far in the first ten days der because it creates a “legitimate” Later, when the exodus of the of Trump’s presidency, he has ful- ban on Syrian refugees entering the Mariel boats lifted, they were all filled most of his campaign prom- country. housed in tents under a bridge in ises, which no other president has Back in the early twenties and South Miami until they were all in- done before in either political party. thirties, with the exodus of Italians vestigated, registered and given In eight years and throughout coming to the United States, they alien numbers just as every other two campaigns, President Obama were all housed on New York’s Ellis immigrant must be registered with never fulfilled any of his campaign Island until they could be investi- the Immigration and Naturalization promises to those who have been gated and have all their intentions office. Everyone must all remem- in the country illegally and were for coming to the United States ber the movie “Scarface,” showing expecting their immigration status checked; when the Cubans started the procedure for all immigrants, to be legalized. running away from the communist tourists or permanent residents, (See Immigrants, Page 3) My Point Trump suspends refugee program, of View By Rolando Larraz vows to weed out Islamic radicals Are we living with a government-controlled media, or are the By Dave Clark entry into the United States.” news agencies failing to do their Washington (AFP) — US Presi- Trump’s decree suspends the job? It is almost impossible to be- dent Donald Trump unleashed a entire US refugee resettlement pro- lieve that in a city like Las Vegas, a wave of alarm Saturday with his gram for at least 120 days while 24-hour city that is supposed to be order to temporarily halt all refu- tough vetting rules are established. a city of action, that nothing of in- gee arrivals and impose tough con- These new protocols will “en- terest can get the attention of the trols on travelers from seven Mus- sure that those approved for refu- night beat reporters — yet that is lim countries including war- gee admission do not pose a threat how it appears to be. wracked Syria. to the security and welfare of the Oh wait! Maybe the night beat Making good on one of his most United States.” reporters no longer exist; reporters controversial campaign promises, In addition, it specifically bars may be going home for the week- and to the horror of human rights Syrian refugees from the United end and then call their sources in groups, Trump said he was mak- States indefinitely, or until the presi- Metro, City Hall, or any other gov- ing America safe from “radical Is- dent himself decides that they no ernment institutions when they lamic terrorists.” longer pose a threat. open at 8 a.m. or maybe 9 a.m. “This is big stuff,” he declared Meanwhile, no visas will be is- I have no idea why I turn to at the Pentagon, after signing an ex- sued for 90 days to migrants or visi- “Channel 8 News Now, Good Day” ecutive order entitled “Protection tors from seven mainly-Muslim at four in the morning because be- of the nation from foreign terrorist (See Radicals, Page 5) sides the weather lady and the traffic report, all I am going to hear is what I already heard in the national There’s no evidence of voter news reports; then when I turn to Channel 13 at 4:30, hoping for some better local news, the results fraud because nobody asked are the same — a rerun of the na- By Thomas Mitchell of any “evidence” to support claims tional news. After President Trump proof voter fraud. I understand that it is easy and claimed to the world that the only “There is no evidence of voters cheaper to pick the national news reason Hillary Clinton won the illegally casting ballots at the most instead of having a night beat news popular vote by 3 million was that recent election in Nevada,” team and pretend that they are on 3 million or more ballots were cast Cegavske said in a statement. “The top of the news, but these city edi- fraudulently — by noncitizens, the secretary of state’s office is aware tors and assignment editors have to dead or by Box 13 in Alice, Texas, of attempted fraud related to voter be a little bit more realistic and perhaps — the media dutifully re- registration in Nevada; however, know that the audience and the ported, even Fox News, that there with the help of local election offi- readers nowadays are a little more is no evidence, no proof, no foun- cials, we were able to investigate involved in what is going on, more dation for such a claim. It is utterly and make one arrest.” knowledgeable and have more unsubstantiated. She did encourage anyone with sources at the tip of their fingers to The morning newspaper duti- evidence of voter fraud to file a know about what is going on inter- fully reports that Nevada’s Repub- complaint with her office. nationally and nationally, and if lican Secretary of State Barbara There is no evidence because they turn to the local channels it’s Cegavske says her office is unaware Casino workers vote at an early voting polling station in October 2016. because they want to know what is (See Voter Fraud, Page 7) happening in the city where they live, and what they are going to find Trump fires acting AG for refusing to defend travel ban out there when they drive to work. By Jordan Fabian Yates, who was appointed by immigration,” the White House said Yes, it is very helpful to know The Hill former President Obama, had “be- in a statement. “It is time to get se- how the weather is out there so we President Trump fired acting trayed” the U.S. government. rious about protecting our country.” can dress accordingly, but that is not Attorney General Sally Yates on Trump selected Dana Boente, The decision to ax Yates capped the problem here; we have almost Monday just hours after she defied U.S. attorney for the Eastern Dis- off a turbulent day in which the the best in weather as far as that him by refusing to have the Justice trict of Virginia, to replace Yates Trump administration was forced to report is concerned, but we also like Department defend his controver- until his attorney general nominee, confront mounting opposition to its to know what is happening traffic- sial executive order blocking people Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), is con- order, which bars all refugees for wise and I don’t mean the freeway from seven Muslim-majority coun- firmed by the Senate. That vote four months and bans citizens of and the spaghetti bowl at rush hour. tries from entering the United could occur this week. Iran, Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Libya, It would be very convenient if States. “Ms. Yates is an Obama admin- Sudan and Yemen from entering the we could be alerted to what is go- The White House acted swiftly, istration appointee who is weak on U.S. for at least 90 days. ing on in this city, such as a barri- issuing a statement declaring that SALLY YATES borders and very weak on illegal (See You’re Fired, Page 6) cade being put up — which has been happening a lot lately; the FROM THE DESK OF GORDON MARTINES SWAT Team is being called more often than ever and hold-ups are part of the nightly attractions in this Las Vegas is a Sanctuary City for Illegal Immigrants city that supposedly never sleeps. By Gordon Martines focus on the crime at hand, and will ignore a person’s citizen status, and Home Depot, and Walmart, by I know that not anyone is as When an illegal immigrant is continue to investigate as to it immediately creates a division in these illegals, not to mention the much of a news junky as I am; I released from prison, the Federal whether or not this person is in- the ranks and in the eyes of the pub- crime rate which grows from acts watch Ann Marie Green on NBC Law says they will be immediately volved in a crime; if the person is lic. If President Trump says to en- committed by those illegals against This Morning before Channel 8 deported to their country of origin. not involved in a crime, then he will force Immigration Laws and our our seniors citizens in those large starts at 4 a.m. and then go to Chan- The LVMPD has been ordered be released in the field and can walk superiors say different, then which parking lots. nel 13 at 4:30 and Channel 5 at 5 to ignore a person’s citizen status away. one do we follow? Our Police are Let us build that Wall as soon as (See My Point of View, Page 2) while in this county, and to only It is ridiculous for an officer to being laughed at, in Star Nursery, (See From the Desk, Page 4) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 State should pull the plug on funding football stadium By Thomas Mitchell mission, I was deeply disappointed the stadium and would keep all the the stadium. Lawmakers meet in Casino and newspaper owner for the disregard the Raiders revenue from concessions, events, Carson City in a week or so and bill Sheldon Adelson walked away showed our community partners, naming, etc. Uses by UNLV and the draft could ready for them when from the proposed $1.9 billion particularly UNLV, through the pro- annual Las Vegas Bowl would be they arrive. domed stadium and took his $650 posed agreement,” Adelson’s said subject to the whims of the Raid- Adelson’s sports columnist million with him. The state of Ne- in a statement given to his Las Ve- ers. speculated that other NFL team vada should renege on its $750 mil- gas newspaper. Reportedly Goldman Sachs owners did not want an unsavory lion commitment. “It was certainly shocking to the stands ready to step into the fray and casino owner dabbling in their pris- If Adelson can’t make a suitable Adelson family,” the statement also pick up the funding gap left by tine pastime, or, just perhaps, they deal with Oakland Raiders owner said. “We were not only excluded Adelson’s departure. Reportedly. did not want to associate with some- Mark Davis to move the team to Las from the proposed agreement; we ESPN is reporting the Goldman one whose company has paid $16 Vegas, what makes anyone think weren’t even aware of its exist- Sachs is re-evaluating its role in the million in fines to the feds in the UNLV will be able to deal with him ence... It’s clear the Raiders have deal. past year over allegations of brib- and get a fair share of playing time decided their path for moving to Las That $750 million in room tax ery involving overseas operations. and money from the stadium, Vegas does not include the Adelson money could be spent on more How long will it take for that should it ever really get built? family. So, regrettably, we will no worthwhile endeavors, including a little italicized disclaimer at the Adelson apparently was miffed longer be involved in any facet of less ostentatious football stadium bottom of stories about the stadium that the Raiders handed the new sta- SHELDON ADELSON the stadium discussion.” for UNLV. It would also mean the to disappear, just as Adelson has? dium authority a lease deal without consulting him. “In addition to be- Under the proposed lease the state would not have to spend $900 And what will be the paper’s edito- ing discouraged by the surprise sub- NFL team would pay$1 a year for million in road improvements for rial stance on the stadium proposal? My Point of View TRIBUNE (Continued from Page 1) gas; what used to be a first class city Entertainment Capital of the World at the Golden Nugget and I think VOL. 18, NO. 49 a.m. for thirty minutes and then I has become a suburb of Los Ange- all the stars, headliners and per- about the old days when I say hello turn to my favorite station, Fox les, Phoenix and Saint George, as formers in general were doing any- to District Court Judge Kathleen FOUNDER News, on one television set, and far as news is concerned. thing possible to be in the good side Delaney. Rolando Larraz keep an eye an CNN on the other We used to have three daily of Joe Delaney at Las Vegas Sun These, my dear, are the good old set in case they say something that newspapers; two of them had a and Forest Duke at the Review days of our wonderful city that I re- PUBLISHER morning and evening edition and Journal who were the masters of the member and praise so much and I AND makes sense, while I coffee myself up and read yesterday’s news in the had news teams competing with entertainment news. never get tired of talking about to EDITOR IN CHIEF each other, giving the readership a I remember when Joe Delaney anyone who cares to listen to this Rolando Larraz “most important and powerful newspaper in our city” (we only fantastic product for their money used to broadcast a radio show from poor crazy Cuban refugee that loves and I miss that. the coffee shop of the old Bonanza and appreciates what this city was GENERAL MANAGER have one) after I place the half front Those were the days of the Ned Hotel, were Bally is today, from before the corporate mafia stole it Perly Viasmensky page in the trash along with the rest Day at the North Las Vegas Valley midnight to some crazy hours of the from all of us so-call old-timers. of the so-called newspaper, keep- Times, Harold Hyman at the Las morning (I don’t remember) like My name is Rolando Larraz, and MANAGING EDITOR ing only the so-called Nevada sec- Maramis Choufani Vegas Sun both with an incredible three, four or five in the morning as always, I approved this column. tion. nose for news stories and then Paul and every one in the entertainment * * * * * When casino millionaire PRODUCTION Price the man who everyone hate field make a point to stop by and Rolando Larraz is Editor in Sheldon Adelson bought the Las Don Snook most of the time but no one who say hi so he could mention their Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. His Vegas newspaper, I hoped that we was someone in our community names on the air. Many mornings I column appears weekly in this ASSOCIATE EDITOR were going to have a real newspa- will go to bed before reading Paul’s used to keep Joe company for a newspaper. To contact Rolando Colleen Lloyd per — but boy, was I fooled! That column in Las Vegas Sun and Don while and enjoy his company and Larraz, email him at: has become another fiasco in our Degilio at the Review Journal. today I reminisce with his daugh- [email protected] or INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER news world and our city, Las Ve- Of course Las Vegas been the ter when I am lucky to run into her at 702-272-4634. Kenneth A. Wegner For advertising rates, deadlines call 702-426-6022 or 702-426-5962

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Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 February 1-7, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 3 State should pull the plug on funding football stadium Speaking English with an accent By Thomas Mitchell mission, I was deeply disappointed the stadium and would keep all the the stadium. Lawmakers meet in Casino and newspaper owner for the disregard the Raiders revenue from concessions, events, Carson City in a week or so and bill Sheldon Adelson walked away showed our community partners, naming, etc. Uses by UNLV and the draft could ready for them when is now a crime in Liberals’ eyes from the proposed $1.9 billion particularly UNLV, through the pro- annual Las Vegas Bowl would be they arrive. domed stadium and took his $650 posed agreement,” Adelson’s said subject to the whims of the Raid- Adelson’s sports columnist By Alexandra Cohen working-class community, but up to effort to give the United States back the nation? The closing of the bor- that he was given the opportunity million with him. The state of Ne- in a statement given to his Las Ve- ers. speculated that other NFL team Las Vegas Tribune this day he still speaks with a heavy to the American people, has been ders should be immaterial to the to be part of the newspaper and later vada should renege on its $750 mil- gas newspaper. Reportedly Goldman Sachs owners did not want an unsavory So members of the elite society Puerto Rican accent and it is un- working long, hard unlimited hours first lady’s accent; when did we of the television show. lion commitment. “It was certainly shocking to the stands ready to step into the fray and casino owner dabbling in their pris- of Liberals are openly criticizing known if anyone complains about like no other president has previ- ever have a first lady who speaks The fact is that with or without If Adelson can’t make a suitable Adelson family,” the statement also pick up the funding gap left by tine pastime, or, just perhaps, they First Lady Melania Trump for or criticizes his difficult accent. ously done, naming his cabinet five or more languages and has the an accent, the founder of the Las deal with Oakland Raiders owner said. “We were not only excluded Adelson’s departure. Reportedly. did not want to associate with some- speaking with an accent and con- Former California Governor members and meeting with foreign elegance and the class that our cur- Vegas Tribune believes that he is Mark Davis to move the team to Las from the proposed agreement; we ESPN is reporting the Goldman one whose company has paid $16 sider that she has nothing good to Arnold Schwarzenegger, AKA presidents and prime ministers, in- rent first lady has? filling a gap that is desperately in Vegas, what makes anyone think weren’t even aware of its exist- Sachs is re-evaluating its role in the million in fines to the feds in the say due to that “terrible” language Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger, is an cluding the president of Mexico, but A few years back the owner of need of being filled in our commu- UNLV will be able to deal with him ence... It’s clear the Raiders have deal. past year over allegations of brib- barrier. Austrian-American actor, producer, the opposition of the Liberal main- the Las Vegas Tribune was broad- nity where the only source of in- and get a fair share of playing time decided their path for moving to Las That $750 million in room tax ery involving overseas operations. The Liberals complain about businessman, investor, author, phi- stream media, Socialist Democrats casting his Face The Tribune show formation would be the daily news- and money from the stadium, Vegas does not include the Adelson money could be spent on more How long will it take for that President Donald Trump making lanthropist, activist, former profes- and anti-Trump Republicans are on a local television station and the paper that wants to control ideas, should it ever really get built? family. So, regrettably, we will no worthwhile endeavors, including a little italicized disclaimer at the good on his promise of securing the sional bodybuilder, politician, and making it somehow difficult, and in assistant to the man who was a opinions and the minds of the Clark Adelson apparently was miffed longer be involved in any facet of less ostentatious football stadium bottom of stories about the stadium borders and his efforts to diminish a transplant of the Kennedy dynasty some cases, totally unjustifiable. guest on the show made a comment County community — or perhaps that the Raiders handed the new sta- SHELDON ADELSON the stadium discussion.” for UNLV. It would also mean the to disappear, just as Adelson has? the uncontrollable immigration by marriage,and probably only Because the opposition is still as to how a person could have a the whole state of Nevada. dium authority a lease deal without consulting him. “In addition to be- Under the proposed lease the state would not have to spend $900 And what will be the paper’s edito- problem that exists in the country those very close to him can easily inconsolable over losing the power television show when he speaks President Donald Trump has ing discouraged by the surprise sub- NFL team would pay$1 a year for million in road improvements for rial stance on the stadium proposal? because this is “a country of immi- understand his very thick accent that for centuries it has enjoyed — with such an accent; later, another been in office less than two weeks grants” and everyone has the right when he speaks. and losing the control and manipu- man who was given the opportunity and has done a lot in those two to be here. These are only a few of the lation that it no longer has — it tries to write his crazy ideas in a weekly weeks; the most noticeable action My Point of View It is obvious that the “elite so- names that come to mind that are to confuse the public by criticizing column, had his little 10-year-old he’s taken is that of fulfilling cam- TRIBUNE (Continued from Page 1) gas; what used to be a first class city Entertainment Capital of the World at the Golden Nugget and I think cialist society of Liberals” cannot favorites of the Liberal mainstream every move the new administration daughter wonder how he could have paign promises he made, starting in VOL. 18, NO. 49 has become a suburb of Los Ange- all the stars, headliners and per- about the old days when I say hello a.m. for thirty minutes and then I make up their minds by agreeing media, Socialist Democrats, and makes even if there is no reason to a television show if he does not just his first week in office, which les, Phoenix and Saint George, as formers in general were doing any- to District Court Judge Kathleen turn to my favorite station, Fox with open borders and criticizing anti-Trump Republicans, and their do that. speak English because that is what not many candidates in any office, FOUNDER far as news is concerned. thing possible to be in the good side Delaney. News, on one television set, and those who take advantage of the accents do not bother any of them. What does the accent of the first the young girl heard her father com- much less the presidential office, Rolando Larraz We used to have three daily of Joe Delaney at Las Vegas Sun These, my dear, are the good old keep an eye an CNN on the other open borders, regardless who they President Donald Trump, in his lady have to do with the security of ment on at home, despite the fact ever remember to do. set in case they say something that newspapers; two of them had a and Forest Duke at the Review days of our wonderful city that I re- are, and come here to speak with PUBLISHER morning and evening edition and Journal who were the masters of the member and praise so much and I AND makes sense, while I coffee myself an accent. up and read yesterday’s news in the had news teams competing with entertainment news. never get tired of talking about to The president should know that Lawmakers must finally address EDITOR IN CHIEF each other, giving the readership a I remember when Joe Delaney anyone who cares to listen to this Rolando Larraz “most important and powerful his wife, the first lady of the United newspaper in our city” (we only fantastic product for their money used to broadcast a radio show from poor crazy Cuban refugee that loves States, has to speak the English lan- and I miss that. the coffee shop of the old Bonanza and appreciates what this city was GENERAL MANAGER have one) after I place the half front guage perfectly or he would have public worker retirement reform Those were the days of the Ned Hotel, were Bally is today, from before the corporate mafia stole it Perly Viasmensky page in the trash along with the rest to divorce her immediately because they could get from a typical 401(k) Day at the North Las Vegas Valley midnight to some crazy hours of the from all of us so-call old-timers. the only people that can speak with By Thomas Mitchell of the so-called newspaper, keep- plan combined with Social Security, MANAGING EDITOR Times, Harold Hyman at the Las morning (I don’t remember) like My name is Rolando Larraz, and an accent are these approved by the In his State of the State speech ing only the so-called Nevada sec- Vegas Sun both with an incredible three, four or five in the morning because public employees here Maramis Choufani as always, I approved this column. liberal mainstream media, the so- this past week Gov. Brian Sandoval tion. nose for news stories and then Paul and every one in the entertainment * * * * * don’t participate in Social Security. cialist Democrats, and the anti- tossed out tax money like trinkets When casino millionaire Price the man who everyone hate field make a point to stop by and Rolando Larraz is Editor in They both pay the same amount on PRODUCTION Trump Republicans. and candy from a Mardi Gras pa- Sheldon Adelson bought the Las most of the time but no one who say hi so he could mention their Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. His average. The total contribution is Don Snook In a country where every state rade float — a couple million here Vegas newspaper, I hoped that we was someone in our community names on the air. Many mornings I column appears weekly in this about the same, but the benefits for has its own accent, now it becomes for this or that education program, ASSOCIATE EDITOR were going to have a real newspa- will go to bed before reading Paul’s used to keep Joe company for a newspaper. To contact Rolando someone under PERS — for a full a problem to speak with those ac- a few million there for a veterans’ Colleen Lloyd per — but boy, was I fooled! That column in Las Vegas Sun and Don while and enjoy his company and Larraz, email him at: career employee — is somewhere cents while holding the title of first home, millions for a medical has become another fiasco in our Degilio at the Review Journal. today I reminisce with his daugh- [email protected] or around 50 percent higher.” lady and we have the obligation to school, more millions for an engi- INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER news world and our city, Las Ve- Of course Las Vegas been the ter when I am lucky to run into her at 702-272-4634. In 2015 Reno Republican As- discriminate against those who neering school and pay raises for Kenneth A. Wegner semblyman Randy Kirner intro- speak with their accents if they do state employees. duced Assembly Bill 190, which For advertising not belong to the liberal society of “This session, my budget in- called for reforming PERS, which future communists. cludes a 4 percent cost of living ad- rates, deadlines at the time was costing nearly Nevada Congresswoman Dina justment and increased funding for call 702-426-6022 $15,000 per Nevadan per year and Titus, AKA Alice Constandina health benefits to recognize the growing. or 702-426-5962 Titus, was born in Thomasville, shared sacrifice and dedication of The changes Kirner proposed Georgia to parents of Greek descent our state employees,” the smiling Las Vegas Tribune is published would have applied to future state and raised as Greek Orthodox, but governor said about his spending Gov. Sandoval gives State of the State speech. weekly at 717 So. 9th Street, and local government workers and up to this day no one has com- proposal for the coming two years. rately higher retirement pensions the Nevada median household in- Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. not current ones. Main Number: (702) 714-0119 plained about her thick Greek- Overall, Sandoval proposed a 10 that are tied to the salaries of those come has fallen 17 percent. AB190 would have introduced RadioTribune Call-in Number Southern accent that only she can percent increase in the general fund state employees. A part of the growth in state gov- a hybrid — part defined benefit, (702) 983-0711 understand. portion of the state budget, even Nor did he take note of the fact ernment spending has been due to part defined contribution. Website: Illinois Congressman Luis though the cost of living increase his proposed budget — total bud- burgeoning pensions for state em- The bill also tied the minimum LasVegasTribune.com Gutierrez, AKA Luis Vicente for 2016 was only 2 percent. get, not just the general fund — is ployees, who upon retirement are retirement age for receiving full All rights reserved. Statements, Gutiérrez, was born and raised in What the governor did not ad- 49 percent higher than the total bud- guaranteed a percentage of their benefits to that allowed under So- opinions and points of view ex- the Lincoln Park neighborhood of dress was how the taxpayers are get he proposed when he first took highest salary level — which official Security, though police offic- pressed by the writers are their Chicago, then an immigrant and going to pay for the commensu- office, while over the past decade cially is 70 percent after 25 years, own and do not necessarily rep- ers and firefighters would be able but can often top 100 percent after resent those of the publisher. to retire with full benefits 10 years various pay add-ons and gimmicks Information, including prices Immigrants earlier. are employed. Public employees in and times, is considered correct (Continued from Page 1) Two New York Times journalists, Michael S. Kirner argued his bill would Nevada can retire in their 40s and at the time of publishing but may The so-called right fighters have forgotten that most Schmidt and Richard Perez, reported that “The attack have a minimal impact on taxpay- get paid more in retirement than change without notice. Las Ve- of the people involved in past terrorist acts in the United is the deadliest Islamic State-inspired attack on Ameri- ers, but the PERS administration gas Tribune assumes no re- they were paid for actually work- States are or were in the country legally, either with a can soil. Al Qaeda and other groups have carried out claimed it would cost millions to sponsibility for unsolicited visa, a green card (legal residents), as naturalized — or inspired — lethal assaults in the United States, ing. implement. Kirner withdrew the bill manuscripts, transparencies or American citizens or worse, as American-born citi- but the Islamic State, which has a base of operations in In 2008 the Las Vegas Chamber other submitted materials. For so the funding could be studied and zens, making the retention of those coming to the coun- Syria and Iraq, and carried out the attack on Paris that of Commerce called on the Legis- return, please enclose a self- he could re-introduce it again this try from countries known as terrorist havens more ex- killed 130 people last month, has turned into a leading lature to change public employee year, but Kirner decided to not seek addressed stamped envelope. retirement benefits from the current Las Vegas Tribune cusable; if they are so interested in returning to this terrorism threat with spreading influence around the re-election. direct benefit plan to a direct con- published weekly by the country or coming in as first-timers, a few more days world.” Instead, state Controller Ron Tribune Media Group will not kill them — but perhaps some of those de- On April 15, 2013, two bombs went off near the tribution plan, similar to a 401(k), Knecht has offered a bill nearly David A. Rifkin, Executive Vice President tained with them may end up killing them later on. finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three spec- because the expenditures were identical to Kirner’s, but it is ques- Coming into the United States is not a right, it is a tators and wounding more than 260 other people. Four growing at an unsustainable pace. tionable whether it will get much Quote of the Week: privilege, and taking all the necessary precautions to days later, after an intense manhunt that shut down the In 2011 a report drafted for the of a hearing before a Legislature “There should be no bitterness or avoid the entrance of people who want to come in to Boston area, police captured one of the bombing sus- Nevada Policy Research Institute that is now comprised of majority hate where the sole thought is the harm the citizens of this country is not violating pects, 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, whose older by Andrew Biggs, an economist Democrats in both chambers. welfare of the United States of anyone’s right. brother and fellow suspect, 26-year-old Tamerlan with the American Enterprise Insti- This past summer NPRI’s Direc- America. No man can occupy the The man involved in a mass shooting in San Ber- Tsarnaev, died following a shootout with law enforce- tute, concluded the Nevada Public tor of Transparency Research Rob- office of President without realizing nardino, California was not a legal resident; he was a ment earlier that same day. Employees’ Retirement System is ert Fellner released a 36-page re- that he is President of all the people.” naturalized American citizen and was employed by the President Trump is making good all the promises vastly underfunded by more than port warning that if the economy Franklin D. Roosevelt — San Bernardino government; but when he came back he made to the American people and those who don’t $40 billion. stumbles the PERS “fantasy eco- to California from a trip to his natal home country, he want to see it that way are blind, or may be obtaining “What people don’t realize,” nomic forecasts will be replaced by Please Note: inflicted his terrorism on innocent citizens, killing payment by the anti-Trump groups. Biggs said to a luncheon audience immediate bankruptcy — leaving Although the Las Vegas Tribune many of them. 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By Aaron Klein and Ali Waked supports them among those who President Trump on Tuesday se- In 2013, Gorsuch joined the ap- Breitbart News falsely claim to be Muslim.” lected Neil Gorsuch to succeed peals court in siding with the craft Islamic State sympathizers and IS, al-Qaida and other terrorist Antonin Scalia on the Supreme store chain Hobby Lobby and militants predictably reacted an- groups have reportedly been seek- Court, setting up a nasty confirma- Christian bookstore chain Mardel grily to President Donald Trump’s ing ways to take advantage of the tion battle with Senate Democrats Inc. in their challenge of temporary halt on refugees while Middle East refugee crisis with the stung over the GOP blockade ObamaCare’s requirement that em- the government revamps its flawed goal of infiltrating Western nations. against former President Obama’s ployee healthcare plans cover birth security screening process. Last November, a car-ramming pick. control. Breitbart Jerusalem obtained and mass stabbing attack was car- Trump named Gorsuch, a well- In a concurring opinion in the access to correspondence posted in ried out at Ohio State University by respected conservative who sits on case, Gorsuch said it was “not for a closed chat group that utilizes the Somali refugee Abdul Razak Ali the Colorado-based 10th Circuit secular courts to rewrite the reli- encrypted Telegram messaging ser- Artan, who was reportedly inspired U.S. Court of Appeals, after a gious complaint of a faithful adher- vice. The chat group serves as an by IS. drama-packed day that resembled ent, or to decide whether a religious internal Twitter of sorts for IS In 2013, ABC News first re- the president’s former reality show teaching about complicity imposes jihadists and sympathizers, and it vealed that two years earlier, the “The Apprentice.” ‘too much’ moral disapproval on has been used in the past to issue State Department imposed a freeze Trump, making the announce- those only ‘indirectly’ assisting IS communications. over the processing of Iraqi refu- ment from the East Wing of the wrongful conduct.” “The madman Trump is still ig- gees for six months. The halt was White House before a star-studded “Whether an act of complicity norant of politics, science and cul- the result of the discovery of two GOP crowd, said he had promised is or isn’t ‘too attenuated’ from the ture,” IS supporter Abu Maslama al-Qaida members admitted as refu- to nominate a judge who respected underlying wrong is sometimes it- wrote to his associates on the Tele- gees from Iraq who were living in the law and loved the Constitution. self a matter of faith we must re- gram app. “That Islam-hating Cru- Bowling Green, Kentucky and who “Millions of voters said this was spect,” he wrote. sader prevents Muslims from enter- had admitted to targeting U.S. the single most important issue to Judge Neil Gorsuch and his wife Marie Louise look on after President Donald Trump nominated him for the The Supreme Court upheld that ing America. That failed Nazi troops in Iraq. them, and I am a man of my word Supreme Court at the White House in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. decision in a 5-4 vote. thinks that this will stop the The network at the time also and will do what I say, something (Wis.), House Majority Leader judge’s wife joined him on the po- out Gorsuch would be the nominee At 49, Gorsuch would be the mujahedeen from striking his coun- Omra Alfarouq, another IS sup- under the name “IS Will Live For- at the end of times, and what times cited FBI agents conceding that the American people have been ask- Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) and Sen- dium. hours before it was announced. youngest member of the court — a try. Doesn’t he understand that his porter, wrote: “The decisions made ever” wrote: “Trump and they are — the times of the op- “several dozen suspected terrorist ing of Washington for a very long ate Majority Leader Mitch He smiled before turning to the If confirmed by the Senate, major consideration for Trump, country will implode? When that by that fool (Trump) will drag (Vladimir) Putin the Crusaders’ pressed mujahedeen on the face of bombmakers, including some be- time,” Trump said. McConnell (Ky.). couple to shake their hands. Gorsuch would fill out a court split who wants his picks to potentially happens, he’ll panic and backpedal America and its supporters into a hatred for Islam is conspicuous and the earth. The wisdom of Allah will lieved to have targeted American As he introduced Gorsuch, Sens. Ted Cruz (Texas), Ben Trump said Gorsuch is a man our evenly between conservatives and remain on the bench for decades. on his Islam-hating policies.” war against each other that will be their policies only prove it. The war allow the mujahedeen and the op- troops, may have mistakenly been Trump appeared to relish in the Sasse (Neb.) and Mike Lee, as well country needs to ensure the rule of liberals, with Justice Antonin Supreme Court justices receive life- Maslama offered no explanation sparked by the mujahedeen, who against the Crusaders began and pressed to rise up and cut off the allowed to move to the United spectacle. as Senate Judiciary Committee law and the rule of justice. Kennedy, an appointee of President time appointments. as to how the U.S. will purportedly will take advantage of it to settle will end with their defeat. We are heads of Crusaders... and whoever States as war refugees.” After he narrowed his list of 21 Chairman Chuck Grassley (Iowa), “I hope Senate Democrats and Reagan, often casting the swing Like Gorsuch, Trump’s runner- implode from implementing stricter in.” picks to Gorsuch and Judge Tho- were among the GOP officeholders Republican can come together for vote. up is another young conservative security screening procedures Utilizing racist language, mas Hardiman of the 3rd Circuit, on hand. once for the good of the country,” Gorsuch is likely to face a tough who would have likely pleased Gorsuch aimed at keeping terrorists out of Alfarouq continued, “The confron- (Continued from Page 4) join a filibuster. late Anne Burford, who became the both men came to Washington, giv- Members of Trump’s family, in- he said. confirmation process. GOP members. Hardiman serves on the country. He also falsely claimed tations with the blacks that started to give Garland a vote or a hearing, If Democrats were to block first female head of the Environ- ing the appearance that either could cluding Eric Trump and Donald Gorsuch said he looked forward Within minutes of the announce- the 3rd Circuit alongside Trump’s that Trump was preventing Mus- under the donkey Obama will re- arguing the decision on filling Gorsuch, Republicans would face mental Protection Agency (EPA) be chosen. Trump Jr., were also in the audi- to speaking with lawmakers from ment, Senate Democratic Leader sister Judge Maryanne Trump Barry lims from entering the country. In peat itself, but this time in a much Scalia’s seat should be made by the the choice of whether to change and was one of the most controver- A crowd of high-profile Repub- ence. both sides of the aisle to answer Charles Schumer (N.Y.) said he had and has a record of defending the actuality, Trump’s executive order broader way among the Americans. next president. Senate rules using the “nuclear op- sial appointees of the Reagan ad- licans filled the White House’s East “Was that a surprise? Was it?” their questions and hear their con- “serious doubts” that Gorsuch was Second Amendment. halts visas for 90 days for “immi- And the Muslims will exploit these The fact that the new justice will tion” so that Supreme Court nomi- ministration. Wing, including Speaker Paul Ryan Trump asked after Gorsuch and the cerns. in the legal “mainstream.” Sen. But Trump may have another grants and non-immigrants” from confrontations to strike in the heart fill Scalia’s seat is significant to nees can be approved with a simple As The Washington Post noted “Standing here, in a house of Sherrod Brown (Ohio) quickly said chance to pick Hardiman in the fu- Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, of the infidel country. Don’t think both sides. It raised the stakes for majority vote. in her obituary in 2004, Burford cut From The Desk history and acutely aware of my he would oppose the nomination. ture. Three of the court’s liberal jus- Yemen, Iran, and Iraq. The order victory will come on its own. It will Republicans in 2016, as a liberal Gorsuch is a graduate of Harvard her agency’s budget by 22 percent, (Continued from Page 1) It is usually the loud music calls own imperfections, I pledge that if Gorsuch represented a less pro- tices, two of whom are in their 80s, further suspended the entry of all emanate from their stupidity and justice would have shifted the court Law who like Scalia is known for believing it was too big, too waste- possible to keep these unvetted to Metro that brings in ICE, which I’m confirmed I’ll do all my pow- vocative choice for the court than could retire on his watch. refugees for 120 days, indefinitely their criminal acts that attest to their to the left. The stakes for Democrats making colorful comments in his ful and too restrictive of a business. criminal drug dealing illegals from usually takes care of the problem ers permit to be a faithful servant Bill Pryor, a judge on the 11th Cir- Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has blocked Syrian refugees from en- hatred of Islam. Allah in his wis- in 2017 are somewhat lower, be- opinions. A published author, She was forced to resign after just getting a foothold in our commu- — at least temporarily. It takes a of the Constitution and laws of this cuit Court of Appeals touted by con- promised to raise procedural objec- tering and lowered the ceiling to dom will strengthen the cause Gorsuch would replace a con- Gorsuch wrote “The Future of As- 22 months on the job in the midst nity. few weeks for the squatters to move great country,” Gorsuch said. servatives. Pryor’s views on abor- tions to any Supreme Court nomi- 50,000 for refugees allowed to en- mujahedeen and lead them to vic- servative in Scalia. That could be sisted Suicide and Euthanasia” in of a scandal over the mismanage- Our Police should have a free- in and infiltrate our neighborhood. Trump’s pick did not leak before tion and gay rights might have made nee from Trump, meaning Gorsuch ter the U.S. during Fiscal Year 2017. tory.” another factor in the decision by 2006 arguing against laws to legal- ment of a $1.6 billion program to hand in dealing with Illegal aliens Enforcement of immigration the official announcement, unusual a filibuster unavoidable. will likely need 60 votes. Meanwhile, Telegram user An IS supporter who messages many Democrats over whether to ize the practice. He’s the son of the clean up hazardous waste dumps. along with the support of “ICE,” laws is necessary if we are ever to for Washington. The White House Like Pryor, Gorsuch is seen as But it is unclear whether Demo- who can respond immediately to the feel safe in our homes again. took precautions to keep it under an “originalist,” someone who at- crats at large will back a filibuster. scene and take custody of those il- Remember to Keep your Faith, wraps. tempts to interpret the Constitution Republicans have 52 seats in the Radicals legal aliens. Keep your Gun, and they can Keep The president phoned Gorsuch as it was written at the time. Senate, meaning they need eight (Continued from Page 1) executive director of the American “an organized invasion” and said States as soon as that information harsh measures. By refusing to enforce Illegal their Change. on Monday to inform him he was But he has won bipartisan sup- Democratic votes to break a filibus- countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Soma- Civil Liberties Union. Muslims were “impossible to inte- is available,” spokesman Mark ‘Wonderful thing’ Immigration Laws, we will have to In God We Trust the nominee, White House press port in past confirmation battles. In ter. Ten Democrats are up for re- lia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Romero said Trump’s order grate.” Toner said. Trump also met Friday with endure constant congregations of Gordon Martines is a former secretary Sean Spicer told report- 2006, he was confirmed to the ap- election in 2018 in states Trump In reaction to the order the breached the US Constitution’s ban The most vulnerable “We take seriously our respon- Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa illegal aliens, near or around large LVMPD detective who has served ers. Staff from the White House peals court by a voice vote after won. It may be difficult for them to United Nations on Saturday urged on religious discrimination by The travel controls will be popu- sibility to safeguard the American May, the first foreign leader to visit parking lots, and the constant in- in many capacities over his 39-year counsel’s office traveled to unanimously passing through the filibuster a nominee such as the US to continue its “strong lead- choosing countries with Muslim lar with Trump’s nationalist base, public while remaining committed his White House since his inaugu- timidation of our senior population. career in law enforcement. He was Gorsuch’s hometown of Boulder, Judiciary Committee with praises Gorsuch — though they will be ership role and long tradition of pro- majorities for tougher treatment. though they stop short of a threat to assisting the world’s most vul- ration. If this problem is not addressed, a candidate for sheriff in 2002, Colo., where they met him at a from the late Sen. Arlen Specter, a under tremendous pressure from tecting those fleeing conflict and Ahmed Rehab, director of the made during last year’s campaign nerable people.” He praised Britain’s decision to then you will eventually experience 2006, 2010 and 2014, with the in- friend’s house. Pennsylvania Republican who be- liberal groups to do so. persecution.” Chicago chapter of the Council on to halt all Muslim travel to the Trump’s order also cut the num- leave the European Union as a a transference household in your tention of bringing integrity and ac- Gorsuch was driven on back came a Democrat after Obama was Democrats remain bitter over the In a joint statement the UN refu- neighborhood. This house will con- countability back to the department, American-Islamic Relations, told United States. ber of refugees the United States “wonderful thing.” gee agency, UNHCR, and the In- tain twenty to thirty illegal aliens, and filed a federal lawsuit against roads to the airport and was flown elected. GOP’s treatment of Judge Merrick AFP his group would mount legal Trump’s supporters defend the plans to resettle in fiscal year 2017 Over the weekend, Trump is due including criminal aliens at a time, LVMPD in 2011. Martines has ap- on a military jet to Washington, the A Denver native, Gorsuch was Garland, whom Obama nominated ternational Organization for Migra- challenges to fight the order “tooth measures as necessary to prevent — which is calculated from last to hold calls with Japanese Prime until the illegal aliens leave the peared on “Face The Tribune” ra- spokesman said. appointed to the appeals court by after Scalia’s death in February tion said they believed “refugees and nail.” supporters of Al-Qaeda or the Is- October on — from 110,000 to Minister Shinzo Abe, Germany’s household for parts unknown, only dio show several times and is cur- Senators in the East Room for President George W. Bush in 2016. Senate Republicans refused should receive equal treatment for “It is targeting people based on lamic State group from infiltrating 50,000. Chancellor Angela Merkel, to be replaced immediately by more rently the host of “Open Mic” on the ceremony said they only found 2006. He served as a law clerk (See Gorsuch, Page 5) protection and assistance, and op- their faith and national origin, and the US homeland disguised as refu- During the ceremony, he also Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, illegal aliens; you can just imagine Tuesdays and Thursday at 11:00 portunities for resettlement, regard- not on their character or their crimi- gees. signed an order to “rebuild” the US France’s President Francois the vehicular traffic that will occur. a.m. He contributes his opinions less of their religion, nationality or nality,” he told AFP. The US State Department, military and watched Vice President Hollande and Australian Prime And don’t forget the very penetrat- and ideas to the Las Vegas Tribune race.” Speaking in Tehran Saturday, which with the Department of Mike Pence swear in former Ma- Minister Malcolm Turnbull. ing Mexican music played very to keep the public informed and Extreme vetting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Homeland Security will have to rine general James Mattis as his He is keen to develop friendly loud at all hours of the day, along help improve policing in Las Vegas. The order laid the way for what did not comment directly on the implement the policies, said it was new secretary of defense. ties with Moscow, but has played with the stench of Marijuana Gordon Martines can be contacted Trump has pledged will be the “ex- visa ban but said Iran had “opened ready to put them into immediate Earlier Trump had admitted he down reports that he might quickly smoke. via email at [email protected]. treme vetting” of visa applicants’ its doors” to foreign tourists since effect. would allow the general’s oppo- end US economic sanctions im- backgrounds — with some excep- the signing of a nuclear agreement “We will announce any changes sition to the use of torture to posed on Russia for its intervention tions made for members of “reli- with world powers in 2015. affecting travelers to the United override his own enthusiasm for in Ukraine. gious minorities,” a caveat many He also said now was “not the see as a way to apply favorable time to build walls between na- treatment to Christians from major- tions,” a reference to Trump’s plans ity-Muslim states. to build a wall along the US-Mexico Civil liberties groups and many border. counterterrorism experts con- But the US leader did get back- demned the measures, declaring it ing from Czech President Milos inhumane to lump the victims of Zeman, who praised him for being conflict in with the extremists who “concerned with the safety of his AJ Maimbourg/Ed Klapproth, Co-Founders threaten them. citizens”. Please join us in our national wave to bring God “‘Extreme vetting’ is just a eu- Zeman, a vocal supporter of back into our country! Our mission is to recruit State phemism for discriminating against Trump, has denounced Syrian refu- Muslims,” said Anthony Romero, gee arrivals in his own country as leaders across the country to lead in vetting every single federal, state, county and city candidate running for office in 2016... We will then choose the ones we Personal at the Christian Crusade will endorse and publicize and nationally. We have allowed God to be removed far too long now and it is time to pick up the “banner” and bring Him back in a concentrated effort to restore His word and code. Please visit our website and review all the categories. The volunteer section will allow you to do MMAILAIL BBYY RRENEEENEE just that, as well as we will post the State National Directors in that section as we recruit them. 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This is not tions, as angry protests spread of any class of aliens into the United about religion — this is about ter- throughout the country, saying “this States would be detrimental to the ror and keeping our country safe.” is about terror and keeping our interests of the United States, he “I have tremendous feeling for country safe.” may by proclamation, and for such the people involved in this horrific Trump released a statement period as he shall deem necessary, humanitarian crisis in Syria,” he Monday asserting, “To be clear, this suspend the entry of all aliens or any said. “My first priority will always is not a Muslim ban, as the media class of aliens as immigrants or be to protect and serve our country, is falsely reporting.” nonimmigrants, or impose on the but as President I will find ways to He’s right. entry of aliens any restrictions he help those who are suffering.” Despite the mainstream media may deem to be appropriate.” In a background call with report- outcry, the administration’s move is To their credit, the Trump ad- ers Sunday, a senior administration totally legal. ministration has remained unfazed official declared the order’s imple- In fact, it’s actually very stan- by the unfair coverage. mentation “a massive success dard... and that truth is what the “America is a proud nation of story,” claiming it had been done media is hiding in their condemna- Trump signs executive order. immigrants and we will continue to “seamlessly and with extraordinary tion of Trump. worked with the Iranian and Syr- ing government — where were the show compassion to those fleeing professionalism.” Actually, it’s five truths. Because ian government? accusations of racism from Demo- five out of the last six presidents of Where was this fury when crats? President Trump replaces acting the United States have done almost former President George W. Bush Former President Ronald the same exact thing. and former President Bill Clinton Reagan used this same authority Immigration Enforcement head Where was the media outrage each used the authority six times; five times; the media won’t men- By Mark Hensch (ERO) since 2013. He led ICE ef- when former President Barack Clinton banned Haitians in 1991 tion that, of course. Obama banned Iraqi immigrants in and residents of Serra Leone in And in 1980, former President The Hill forts to identify, arrest, detain and 2011 for six months, and in 2012 1998, if they were related to any- Jimmy Carter used it to ban Irani- President Trump on Monday remove illegal aliens in that capac- barred the entry of persons that have one involved in that country’s rul- ans from entering the United States. night replaced Daniel Ragsdale in ity, the statement said of the 33-year His executive order suspended “all his role as acting director of Immi- law enforcement veteran. visas issued to Iranian citizens for gration and Customs Enforcement Kelly’s statement did not men- You’re Fired future entry into the United States,” (ICE). tion Ragsdale, who was the second (Continued from Page 1) ately and properly.” and said the U.S. government “will The Washington Post said he federal official whose job was af- Obama broke his silence just 10 The new Acting Attorney Gen- not reissue visas, nor will we issue would become ICE’s deputy direc- fected by the Trump administration days after leaving office, backing eral, to me just now, on whether new visas, except for compelling tor moving forward. on Monday. nationwide protests against the or- he’ll enforce the immigration order. and proven humanitarian reasons or Homeland Security Secretary Trump fired Acting Attorney der. Congressional Democrats pic.twitter.com/Mcll4z6ish — Matt where the national interest of our John Kelly announced late Monday General Sally Yates earlier that staged a demonstration on the steps Zapotosky (@mattzap) January 31, own country requires.” that Thomas D. Homan would serve night, hours after she defied him by of the Supreme Court to denounce 2017 Trump’s order, which also sus- as ICE’s acting director. There was refusing to have the Justice Depart- it, and more than two dozen Repub- The order is already facing a pends refugee admissions for 120 no reason immediately given for the ment defend his executive order on licans have refused to endorse the number of legal challenges. days and indefinitely bars the pro- change. immigration and refugees in court. new policy. A federal judge in New York on cessing of refugees from Syria, has “I am confident that he will con- The White House acted swiftly, Throughout Monday, the White Saturday granted a request from the sparked widespread protests and tinue to serve as a strong, effective declaring that Yates, who was ap- House defended the order, castigat- American Civil Liberties Union, denunciations from the same leader for the men and women of pointed by former President Barack ing media coverage as overheated filed on behalf of two Iraqi men Democrats and talking heads in the ICE,” Kelly said of Homan. Obama, had “betrayed” the admin- and criticizing Democrats. Trump who were detained at John F. mainstream media that cheered “I look forward to working istration. accused Senate Minority Leader Kennedy Airport, to block the de- Carter and Obama and Clinton’s alongside him to ensure that we Trump selected Dana Boente, Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) of shed- portation of people stranded in the actions. enforce our immigration laws in the U.S. attorney for the Eastern Dis- ding “fake tears” after the Demo- U.S. And they’re ignoring the truth — interior of the United States consis- trict of Virginia, to replace Yates crat choked up while criticizing the The Council on American-Is- this has been done many, many tent with the national interest.” until his attorney general pick, Sen. order on Sunday. lamic Relations also filed a broader times in the past. Homan had served as executive Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), is con- The White House has saved its lawsuit against the order Monday It’s totally legal, according to associate director of ICE Enforce- firmed. That vote could occur this sharpest rebukes for career officials in an Alexandria, Va., federal court. section 212(f) of the Immigration ment and Removal Operations week. within the administration who have Yates’ firing also raises the been critical of the order. stakes for the upcoming confirma- “I think that they should either tion vote on Sessions, who is ex- get with the program or they can pected to uphold the ban. go,” White House press secretary The acting attorney general will Sean Spicer said when asked about be replaced within days, assuming State Department employees draft- the Alabama is confirmed. The Sen- ing an internal cable registering ate Judiciary Committee is ex- their disapproval of the order. pected to vote Tuesday morning on Yates, a veteran of the depart- whether to recommend his confir- ment who was appointed by mation to the full Senate. Obama, sent a letter Monday to Jus- Schumer praised Yates while tice Department officials laying out criticizing the White House. her decision not to defend it. “The firing of Sally Yates under- “My responsibility is to ensure scores how important it is to have that the position of the Department an Attorney General who will stand of Justice is not only legally defen- up to the White House when they sible, but is informed by our best are violating the law,’ he said. view of what the law is after con- “Many people have doubts about sideration of all the facts,” she whether Jeff Sessions can be that wrote. person, and the full Senate and the “At present, I am not convinced American people should at the very that the defense of the executive least know exactly how indepen- order is consistent with these re- dent he plans to be before voting sponsibilities nor am I convinced on him. that the executive order is lawful.” “The Attorney General should About an hour after the news of be loyal and pledge fidelity to the Yates’s decision broke, Trump law, not the White House. The fact tweeted that Democrats were ob- that this administration doesn’t un- structing him and referred to an derstand that is chilling.” “Obama A.G.” Yates’ clash with the White Shortly after, the White House House is reminiscent of the time sent a statement announcing Attorney General Elliot Richardson Boente’s elevation. He was sworn and Deputy Attorney General Wil- in at 9 p.m. Monday, according to a liam Ruckelshaus bucked President White House spokesman. Richard Nixon’s order to fire spe- Boente is a 31-year veteran of cial prosecutor Archibald Cox dur- the Justice Department. He was ap- ing the Watergate scandal. pointed by Obama as U.S. attorney Nixon instead fired Cox himself, in 2015. and accepted Ruckelshaus and Asked if he would defend the Richardson’s resignations on Oct. order in court, Boente told The 20, 1973, in what became known Washington Post, “Yes, I will.” as the “Saturday Night Massacre.” “Our career department employ- Yates’ situation differs in that she ees were defending the order in stayed on board during the transi- court, and that’s what I expect tion from Obama to Trump at the they will do tomorrow, appropri- president’s request. Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 February 1-7, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 7 Five secret truths behind Trump’s immigration order Trump’s Team said to be planning (HORN NEWS) — President and Nationality Act of 1952 which oppression,” Trump said, “but we Donald Trump is vigorously de- states: “Whenever the President will do so while protecting our own fending his immigration restric- finds that the entry of any aliens or citizens and border. This is not to privatize Public Broadcasting tions, as angry protests spread of any class of aliens into the United about religion — this is about ter- throughout the country, saying “this States would be detrimental to the ror and keeping our country safe.” By Mathew Ingram up of 172 Republican members of signed the Public Broadcasting Act is about terror and keeping our interests of the United States, he “I have tremendous feeling for As Donald Trump’s transition the House of Representatives—ar- and set up government funding for country safe.” may by proclamation, and for such the people involved in this horrific team prepares for the real-estate gued that “a free society should not the agency. The CPB eventually Trump released a statement period as he shall deem necessary, humanitarian crisis in Syria,” he magnate to take control of the have government-supported media created what became the Public Monday asserting, “To be clear, this suspend the entry of all aliens or any said. “My first priority will always White House, senior advisers are outlets, especially ones that so of- Broadcasting Service (PBS) and the is not a Muslim ban, as the media class of aliens as immigrants or be to protect and serve our country, looking at all of the various depart- ten convey political news and opin- National Public Radio (NPR) net- is falsely reporting.” nonimmigrants, or impose on the but as President I will find ways to ments for ways they can reduce ion. There is no shortage of media work. He’s right. entry of aliens any restrictions he help those who are suffering.” spending. One of the suggestions outlets and news services available Compared with some other gov- Despite the mainstream media may deem to be appropriate.” In a background call with report- being considered, according to a to consumers.” ernment departments and spending, outcry, the administration’s move is To their credit, the Trump ad- ers Sunday, a senior administration recent report, is the privatization of In an email to the site Common the Corporation for Public totally legal. ministration has remained unfazed official declared the order’s imple- In fact, it’s actually very stan- by the unfair coverage. mentation “a massive success the Corporation For Public Broad- Dreams, which focuses on news for Broadcasting’s budget is relatively dard... and that truth is what the “America is a proud nation of story,” claiming it had been done casting. what it calls “the progressive com- minuscule. It got just $445 million media is hiding in their condemna- Trump signs executive order. immigrants and we will continue to “seamlessly and with extraordinary The incoming administration is munity,” the CPB said that federal from the government in 2014, and tion of Trump. worked with the Iranian and Syr- ing government — where were the show compassion to those fleeing professionalism.” looking to table major reductions in investment in public broadcasting the vast majority of that was spent Actually, it’s five truths. Because ian government? accusations of racism from Demo- funding for almost all government is vital, especially for stations that helping the more than 1,400 public five out of the last six presidents of Where was this fury when crats? President Trump replaces acting departments, which it says would are located in rural America, “and radio and television stations that are the United States have done almost former President George W. Bush Former President Ronald reduce federal spending by as much those serving under-served popula- part of the PBS and NPR networks. the same exact thing. and former President Bill Clinton Reagan used this same authority Immigration Enforcement head as $10.5 trillion, political news site tions.” The agency added that the According to the Washington Where was the media outrage each used the authority six times; five times; the media won’t men- The Hill said in a report on Thurs- lic Broadcasting was created in sources for accessing the news and loss of this funding “would have a Post, the endowment for the Cor- By Mark Hensch (ERO) since 2013. He led ICE ef- when former President Barack Clinton banned Haitians in 1991 tion that, of course. day. In addition to larger cuts that 1967, “households faced very lim- broadcasting have greatly in- devastating effect.” poration for Public Broadcasting The Hill forts to identify, arrest, detain and Obama banned Iraqi immigrants in and residents of Serra Leone in And in 1980, former President would affect the Commerce and ited broadcasting options. As tech- creased.” The Corporation For Public made up approximately 0.01 per- President Trump on Monday remove illegal aliens in that capac- 2011 for six months, and in 2012 1998, if they were related to any- Jimmy Carter used it to ban Irani- Energy Departments, the Trump nology has grown since the In its budget proposals, the Re- Broadcasting was created in 1967 cent of the overall federal budget night replaced Daniel Ragsdale in ity, the statement said of the 33-year barred the entry of persons that have one involved in that country’s rul- ans from entering the United States. team is said to be thinking about corporation’s inception, media by President Lyndon Johnson, who last year. his role as acting director of Immi- law enforcement veteran. publican Study Committee—made His executive order suspended “all selling off the public broadcasting visas issued to Iranian citizens for gration and Customs Enforcement Kelly’s statement did not men- You’re Fired (ICE). tion Ragsdale, who was the second agency, and ending both the Na- Trump spokesman says wall will be built future entry into the United States,” tional Endowment for the Arts and (Continued from Page 1) ately and properly.” The Washington Post said he federal official whose job was af- and said the U.S. government “will the National Endowment for the By Thomas Mitchell Obama broke his silence just 10 The new Acting Attorney Gen- would become ICE’s deputy direc- fected by the Trump administration not reissue visas, nor will we issue Humanities. Though President Trump is waf- days after leaving office, backing eral, to me just now, on whether new visas, except for compelling tor moving forward. on Monday. According to The Hill, much of fling on what to do about Obama’s nationwide protests against the or- he’ll enforce the immigration order. and proven humanitarian reasons or Homeland Security Secretary Trump fired Acting Attorney what the Trump team is proposing Deferred Action for Childhood Ar- der. Congressional Democrats pic.twitter.com/Mcll4z6ish — Matt where the national interest of our John Kelly announced late Monday General Sally Yates earlier that comes from budget recommenda- rivals executive order (DACA or staged a demonstration on the steps Zapotosky (@mattzap) January 31, own country requires.” that Thomas D. Homan would serve night, hours after she defied him by Dreamers), he appears to be mov- of the Supreme Court to denounce 2017 Trump’s order, which also sus- as ICE’s acting director. There was refusing to have the Justice Depart- tions made by two conservative it, and more than two dozen Repub- The order is already facing a pends refugee admissions for 120 no reason immediately given for the ment defend his executive order on groups last year: 1) The Heritage ing forward with executive orders licans have refused to endorse the number of legal challenges. days and indefinitely bars the pro- change. immigration and refugees in court. Foundation, which published a to build the wall that Mexico will new policy. A federal judge in New York on cessing of refugees from Syria, has “I am confident that he will con- The White House acted swiftly, mock 2017 federal budget called “A pay for and end Obama’s catch and Throughout Monday, the White Saturday granted a request from the sparked widespread protests and tinue to serve as a strong, effective declaring that Yates, who was ap- Blueprint for Balance,” and 2) The release practice for illegal immi- House defended the order, castigat- American Civil Liberties Union, denunciations from the same leader for the men and women of pointed by former President Barack Republican Study Committee, grants caught at the border. Accord- ing media coverage as overheated filed on behalf of two Iraqi men Democrats and talking heads in the ICE,” Kelly said of Homan. Obama, had “betrayed” the admin- which published a document it ing to spokesman Sean Spicer in a and criticizing Democrats. Trump who were detained at John F. mainstream media that cheered “I look forward to working istration. called “Blueprint for a Balanced press conference this morning. accused Senate Minority Leader Kennedy Airport, to block the de- Carter and Obama and Clinton’s alongside him to ensure that we Trump selected Dana Boente, Budget.” Trump is expected to use the Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) of shed- portation of people stranded in the actions. enforce our immigration laws in the U.S. attorney for the Eastern Dis- The Heritage Foundation noted Secure Fence Act of 2006 as the ding “fake tears” after the Demo- U.S. And they’re ignoring the truth — interior of the United States consis- trict of Virginia, to replace Yates that when the Corporation for Pub- congressional basis for funding the wall. also said immigration laws will be Spicer said again that the prior- crat choked up while criticizing the The Council on American-Is- this has been done many, many tent with the national interest.” until his attorney general pick, Sen. Spicer said the administration enforced. ity is to deport criminal aliens and order on Sunday. lamic Relations also filed a broader times in the past. Homan had served as executive Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), is con- would look into ways to strip sanc- Trump is heading to the Depart- the administration would try to be The White House has saved its lawsuit against the order Monday It’s totally legal, according to associate director of ICE Enforce- firmed. That vote could occur this Voter Fraud tuary cities of federal funding. He ment of Homeland Security. compassionate with the Dreamers. sharpest rebukes for career officials in an Alexandria, Va., federal court. section 212(f) of the Immigration ment and Removal Operations week. (Continued from Page 1) Cook also got the Culinary po- within the administration who have Yates’ firing also raises the There is no evidence because litical director to deny the union been critical of the order. stakes for the upcoming confirma- voters are not required to prove they canvassers do such a thing. “I think that they should either tion vote on Sessions, who is ex- are citizens or to show valid ID to Shortly before the election this get with the program or they can pected to uphold the ban. prove they are who they say they year The AP reported that the Culi- go,” White House press secretary The acting attorney general will are. And how many people after the nary union in Las Vegas had regis- Sean Spicer said when asked about be replaced within days, assuming fact are going to come forward and tered 34,000 of its members to vote State Department employees draft- the Alabama is confirmed. The Sen- volunteer that they voted fraudu- and had reassigned 150 of its mem- ing an internal cable registering ate Judiciary Committee is ex- lently? bers to full-time political work, in- their disapproval of the order. pected to vote Tuesday morning on Vin Suprynowicz pointed this tending to knock on 200,000 doors Yates, a veteran of the depart- whether to recommend his confir- out in a blog posting Wednesday and confront their co-workers in ment who was appointed by mation to the full Senate. and cited a 2012 column by Las casino cafeterias and by phone. The Obama, sent a letter Monday to Jus- Schumer praised Yates while Vegas newspaper columnist Glen union also chartered buses to shuttle tice Department officials laying out criticizing the White House. Cook to show there is “evidence” casino workers to an early voting “The firing of Sally Yates under- her decision not to defend it. if you really look for it and actu- site during their paid lunch break, scores how important it is to have “My responsibility is to ensure ally, you know, ask questions. and handed each a boxed lunch. that the position of the Department an Attorney General who will stand Cook spoke shortly before the According to a New York Times of Justice is not only legally defen- up to the White House when they election that year with two immi- account shortly before the election, sible, but is informed by our best are violating the law,’ he said. grant noncitizens who had been reg- the Las Vegas Culinary union had view of what the law is after con- “Many people have doubts about istered to vote by a representative sideration of all the facts,” she whether Jeff Sessions can be that 57,000 members and 56 percent of of their union, Culinary Local 226. wrote. person, and the full Senate and the them were Latino. No indication They spoke English but didn’t read “At present, I am not convinced American people should at the very how many were citizens. that the defense of the executive least know exactly how indepen- it very well. They told Cook the According to Pew Research order is consistent with these re- dent he plans to be before voting Culinary official who registered Center, in 2014 Nevada had the sponsibilities nor am I convinced on him. them to vote didn’t tell them what highest ratio of illegal alien work- that the executive order is lawful.” “The Attorney General should they were signing and didn’t ask ers in the nation at 10.4 percent. About an hour after the news of be loyal and pledge fidelity to the whether they were citizens. Later Cook concluded his column by Yates’s decision broke, Trump law, not the White House. The fact Culinary canvassers started seeking arguing: tweeted that Democrats were ob- that this administration doesn’t un- them out and ordering them to go We should ask every voter, upon structing him and referred to an derstand that is chilling.” vote. registration, to prove citizenship, “Obama A.G.” Yates’ clash with the White Cook verified their identities, but we don’t. Instead, we have an Shortly after, the White House House is reminiscent of the time their lack of citizenship and their honor system that’s exceedingly sent a statement announcing Attorney General Elliot Richardson status as active registered voters in easy to cheat and gives political Boente’s elevation. He was sworn and Deputy Attorney General Wil- Clark County. parties and politically active groups in at 9 p.m. Monday, according to a liam Ruckelshaus bucked President The two told Cook that they did a powerful incentive to break the White House spokesman. Richard Nixon’s order to fire spe- not have to show a photo ID to reg- law without much risk of being Boente is a 31-year veteran of cial prosecutor Archibald Cox dur- ister and merely showed a Culinary caught. ing the Watergate scandal. the Justice Department. He was ap- health insurance card and a power There is no risk of being caught Nixon instead fired Cox himself, pointed by Obama as U.S. attorney bill. if no one asks. in 2015. and accepted Ruckelshaus and “One would establish identity Cook spoke to just two people Asked if he would defend the Richardson’s resignations on Oct. and one would establish residence,” who should not have been regis- order in court, Boente told The 20, 1973, in what became known then-Clark County Registrar of Vot- tered to vote and should not have Washington Post, “Yes, I will.” as the “Saturday Night Massacre.” ers Larry Lomax told the columnist. “Our career department employ- Yates’ situation differs in that she been pressured to vote and pres- “Just like every other voter in Ne- ees were defending the order in stayed on board during the transi- sured to vote for the union ticket. vada, they will not be asked to court, and that’s what I expect tion from Obama to Trump at the How many more there might be is they will do tomorrow, appropri- president’s request. prove citizenship.” unknown, because no one is asking. Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 POLITICAL ANALYSIS Trump takes control of Federal Government to ‘protect the country and its citizens’ By Matthew Boyle informed him that the Professional wrote — someone who considered Breitbart News Air Traffic Controllers Organiza- himself a “union man” and “didn’t President Donald Trump’s firing tion (PATCO) planned to strike. want to be seen as a Republican of a politically motivated official — The Wall Street Journal’s Peggy union buster.” Noonan wrote: now-former Acting Attorney Gen- Noonan wrote about the pivotal Still, Reagan believed no presi- eral Sally Yates, for her refusal to moment years later: dent could or should tolerate an il- enforce the laws of the nation and The union’s 17,000 workers legal strike by federal employees, carry out the administration’s policy manned radar centers and air traf- especially those providing a vital — harkens back to a previous presi- fic control towers across the coun- government service. Not only was dent who faced a similar crisis at try. These were tough, high-stakes, there a law against such strikes, the beginning of his administration. highly demanding federal jobs. The each member of Patco had signed a CNN has been framing this in its union’s contact was up, they had sworn affidavit agreeing not to lower-third chyron throughout the been working under increasingly strike. Talks resumed, fell apart, and evening as “the Monday Night difficult conditions, and they by the summer 70 percent of the air Massacre” — a reference to Presi- wanted a big pay increase. Lewis controllers walked out. They had dent Richard Nixon’s firing of both told me Reagan was sympathetic: thought Reagan was bluffing. He his Attorney General and Deputy The increased pressures of the job wouldn’t fire them, they thought, Attorney General when they re- justified a pay increase, and he of- because it would endanger the fused to get rid of a special pros- obstructing justice,” Bernstein said. beginning of his administration. fered an 11 percent jump—this economy and inconvenience hun- ecutor who was investigating him “I think the president is within his “I remember vividly when Presi- within a context of his budget cut- dreds of thousands of passengers— — with the intent to paint Trump rights here to fire the attorney gen- dent Reagan fired the air traffic con- ting. But Patco demanded a 100 and for another reason, which we’ll as an off-the-rails tyrant. But even eral, that he has that ability.” trollers — the PATCO union which percent increase. This would cost get to in a moment. Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein, The reference that is much more had endorsed him as a candidate — taxpayers an estimated $700 mil- Then, when the walkout hap- appearing on CNN late Monday accurate in this case is a reference in 1981,” Lord said in an email. “All lion. Reagan rejected it outright. He pened, she wrote that it “became a night, rejected the comparison his to a different previous GOP presi- of Washington was saying this was told Lewis to tell the union that he crisis.” So, naturally, Reagan — a own network CNN was making to dent, an outsider battling to gain a mistake. He did it anyway, totally would not accept an illegal strike, conservative with backbone — “did the Nixon administration’s “Satur- control of the federal government violating the Washington political nor would he negotiate a contract what he said he would do.” day Night Massacre.” in his early days in office. Former and media elite conventional wis- while a strike was on. He instructed “He refused to accept the strike “There’s a big difference, be- White House political director Jef- dom of the day. Kudos to President Lewis to tell the head of the union, and refused to resume negotia- cause the Saturday Night Massacre frey Lord, who served under Presi- Trump for doing the 21st century Robert Poli, something else: As a tions,” she wrote. “He called report- was really about firing the attorney dent Ronald Reagan, told Breitbart version of Reagan’s bold firing to former union president he was the ers to the Rose Garden and read general when Nixon was the target News that this matches Reagan’s uphold principle. Elites will hate it best friend they’ve ever had in the from a handwritten statement he’d of an investigation and was actively battles with the bureaucracy at the but Americans will love it. More to White House. composed the night before. If the the point they will get it.” PATCO was one of the few strikers did not return to work Back when President Reagan unions that backed Reagan in the within 48 hours, they would be fired first took office, in the spring of 1980 presidential election, in which — and not rehired. The 48 hours 1981 while he was still recovering the then-newly seated president was meant as a cooling-off period. from the failed assassination at- beat incumbent President Jimmy In the meantime, Reagan made tempt by John Hinckley, his Trans- Carter in a shocking landslide win, clear, nonstriking controllers and portation Secretary Drew Lewis and Reagan was — as Noonan (See Analysis, Page 9)

Trump’s economy! Consumer spending increases (HORN NEWS) — Consumers serve edged up 0.2 percent in De- boosted spending in December at cember and over the past 12 months the fastest pace in three months, has risen 1.6 percent. That is the giving the economy some momen- largest 12-month gain in more than tum going into 2017. two years. But it is still below the Consumer spending advanced Fed’s target of 2 percent annual in- 0.5 percent in December, a major creases in inflation. improvement over the modest 0.2 The central bank last month percent gain in November, the boosted its key interest rate by a Commerce Department reported quarter-point to a still-low range of Monday. It was the best showing 0.5 percent to 0.75 percent but pro- since spending jumped 0.7 percent jected that it could raise rates by in September. The increase was three times this year as inflation driven by a 1.4 percent surge in rises further. spending on durable goods, long- The 0.3 percent rise in incomes lasting items such as autos. reflected a 0.4 percent gain in the Incomes also showed some im- key category of wages and salaries. provement, rising by 0.3 percent in Wages and salaries had actually December, spurred by a rebound in fallen 0.1 percent in November. growth in wages and salaries. With spending outpacing in- Consumer spending is closely come growth in December, the sav- watched since it accounts for 70 ing rate dropped to 5.4 percent of percent of economic activity. Over- after-tax incomes, down from 5.6 all growth had slowed to a weaker- percent in November. It was the than-expected 1.9 percent gain in lowest saving rate since March the October-December quarter be- 2015. Economists believe that con- cause of a slump in exports. But sumer spending will show solid economists are looking for a re- gains in 2017, reflecting strong la- bound in the current quarter. bor markets with unemployment A key measure of inflation down to near a nine-year low of 4.7 closely watched by the Federal Re- percent in December. Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 February 1-7, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 9 POLITICAL ANALYSIS Judge again slaps down PERS for trying Trump takes control of Federal Government to hide retirement records from the public to ‘protect the country and its citizens’ By Thomas Mitchell ”By replacing names with ‘non- which was intended to “foster democratic A Carson City judge has slapped down the disclosable’ social security numbers in its principles by providing members of the pub- By Matthew Boyle informed him that the Professional wrote — someone who considered Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement Sys- actuarial record-keeping documents, PERS lic with access to inspect and copy public Breitbart News Air Traffic Controllers Organiza- himself a “union man” and “didn’t tem for refusing to release the names and pen- has attempted to circumvent the 2013 ruling books and records.” President Donald Trump’s firing tion (PATCO) planned to strike. want to be seen as a Republican sions of 57,000 public retirees under the state of the Nevada Supreme Court requiring dis- Additionally, the suit noted that in 2015 The Wall Street Journal’s of a politically motivated official — Peggy union buster.” Noonan wrote: public records law, according to The AP. closure,” explained Joseph Becker, the direc- state Supreme Court ruled: “When an agency now-former Acting Attorney Gen- Noonan wrote about the pivotal Still, Reagan believed no presi- The Nevada Policy Research Institute tor of NPRI’s Center for Justice and Consti- has a computer program that can readily com- eral Sally Yates, for her refusal to moment years later: dent could or should tolerate an il- sued PERS back in July for again refusing to tutional Litigation at the time of the suit. pile the requested information, the agency is enforce the laws of the nation and The union’s 17,000 workers legal strike by federal employees, release those records. The Reno newspaper In 2015 NPRI requested retirement not excused from its duty to produce and dis- carry out the administration’s policy manned radar centers and air traf- especially those providing a vital successfully sued for those records in 2013. records to include on its close that information.“ — harkens back to a previous presi- fic control towers across the coun- government service. Not only was District Judge James Wilson ruled Tues- TransparentNevada.com website — a free “Despite having the clear ability to pro- dent who faced a similar crisis at try. These were tough, high-stakes, there a law against such strikes, day that the PERS claim that making these resource for public-sector administrators and vide the public with useful and complete the beginning of his administration. highly demanding federal jobs. The each member of Patco had signed a names public would subject the retirees to taxpayers interested in learning about the cost records, PERS has deliberately subverted CNN has been framing this in its union’s contact was up, they had sworn affidavit agreeing not to cybercrime was “hypothetical and specula- way it kept records, claiming it only had of public sector compensation. transparency by altering its record keeping, lower-third chyron throughout the been working under increasingly strike. Talks resumed, fell apart, and tive.” records filed by using Social Security num- The lawsuit itself argued the information and refusing repeated requests for full dis- evening as “the Monday Night difficult conditions, and they by the summer 70 percent of the air After the 2013 ruling, PERS altered the bers, which are “non-disclosable” by law. was clearly subject to the public records law, closure,” NPRI and CJCL noted at the time. Massacre” — a reference to Presi- wanted a big pay increase. Lewis controllers walked out. They had dent Richard Nixon’s firing of both told me Reagan was sympathetic: thought Reagan was bluffing. He his Attorney General and Deputy The increased pressures of the job wouldn’t fire them, they thought, Analysis Attorney General when they re- justified a pay increase, and he of- because it would endanger the (Continued from Page 8) agreed to follow the laws of the her “betrayal” of the Department of Limited Government, told Breitbart ment,” Judicial Watch president fused to get rid of a special pros- obstructing justice,” Bernstein said. beginning of his administration. fered an 11 percent jump—this economy and inconvenience hun- supervisory personnel would keep United States and execute the poli- Justice and for being “weak” on News: Tom Fitton added in an emailed ecutor who was investigating him “I think the president is within his “I remember vividly when Presi- within a context of his budget cut- dreds of thousands of passengers— the skies open.” cies of the president of the United immigration and national security. Donald Trump demonstrated to- statement to Breitbart News. day that he refuses to allow a po- While the political class and — with the intent to paint Trump rights here to fire the attorney gen- dent Reagan fired the air traffic con- ting. But Patco demanded a 100 and for another reason, which we’ll After a political catastrophe States — even ones with which she the Trump White House said: litically motivated Obama appoin- media are ripping Trump and his as an off-the-rails tyrant. But even eral, that he has that ability.” trollers — the PATCO union which percent increase. This would cost get to in a moment. played itself out in the media on the disagreed politically. The question The acting Attorney General, world stage, Reagan won: He broke tee who fell into the role of Acting administration over this for now, Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein, The reference that is much more had endorsed him as a candidate — taxpayers an estimated $700 mil- Then, when the walkout hap- she faced is whether Trump’s order Sally Yates, has betrayed the De- the strike by firing the more than Attorney General due to the intran- this may prove — when the history appearing on CNN late Monday accurate in this case is a reference in 1981,” Lord said in an email. “All lion. Reagan rejected it outright. He pened, she wrote that it “became a was legally defensible. Trump’s partment of Justice by refusing to 11,000 striking air traffic control- sigence of Democrats in the Senate books are written — to be one of night, rejected the comparison his to a different previous GOP presi- of Washington was saying this was told Lewis to tell the union that he crisis.” So, naturally, Reagan — a team ran the order through the De- enforce a legal order designed to lers and worked feverishly to re- to overturn the will of the people. the most decisive moments in his own network CNN was making to dent, an outsider battling to gain a mistake. He did it anyway, totally would not accept an illegal strike, conservative with backbone — “did partment of Justice’s Office of Le- protect the citizens of the United place them after banning them from The immediate replacement of this presidency. And while there are cer- the Nixon administration’s “Satur- control of the federal government violating the Washington political nor would he negotiate a contract what he said he would do.” gal Counsel. They determined it States. This order was approved as federal service for life (Bill Clinton remnant of Obama’s open borders tainly questions as to whether — day Night Massacre.” in his early days in office. Former and media elite conventional wis- while a strike was on. He instructed “He refused to accept the strike was legal. Therefore, Yates’ duty to form and legality by the Depart- later lifted the ban). And, more im- policy was both warranted and nec- despite the widespread popularity “There’s a big difference, be- White House political director Jef- dom of the day. Kudos to President Lewis to tell the head of the union, and refused to resume negotia- was to enforce the laws of the ment of Justice Office of Legal portantly, he regained control. essary. America is fortunate to have of Trump’s action — the rollout of cause the Saturday Night Massacre frey Lord, who served under Presi- Trump for doing the 21st century Robert Poli, something else: As a tions,” she wrote. “He called report- United States — and uphold the Counsel. Ms. Yates is an Obama President Reagan showed he was in a decisive leader in the White his executive order was done effec- was really about firing the attorney dent Ronald Reagan, told Breitbart version of Reagan’s bold firing to former union president he was the ers to the Rose Garden and read Constitution — as directed by the Administration appointee who is control of the federal bureaucracy, House who is determined to not al- tively, Yates’ betrayal and Trump’s general when Nixon was the target best friend they’ve ever had in the from a handwritten statement he’d President of the United States, weak on borders and very weak on News that this matches Reagan’s uphold principle. Elites will hate it the millions-strong federal low those who lost the election to quick seizure of the moment could of an investigation and was actively White House. composed the night before. If the something she knew when she ac- illegal immigration. It is time to get battles with the bureaucracy at the but Americans will love it. More to workforce that generally votes for dictate how he will govern. be the pivot point that turns the tide the point they will get it.” PATCO was one of the few strikers did not return to work cepted the position to help with the serious about protecting our coun- “President Trump is to be com- of the narrative back in his direc- Democrats not Republicans, and peaceful transition of power. try. Calling for tougher vetting for Back when President Reagan unions that backed Reagan in the within 48 hours, they would be fired that the government was under his mended for upholding the rule of tion after a rough past few days. For Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), the individuals travelling from seven law in firing Yates for her now, Trump is winning again — first took office, in the spring of 1980 presidential election, in which — and not rehired. The 48 hours command. It was a defining mo- 1981 while he was still recovering the then-newly seated president was meant as a cooling-off period. incoming Attorney General, is dangerous places is not extreme. It politicization of the Justice Depart- and he’s in charge. ment. likely to be confirmed by the Sen- is reasonable and necessary to pro- from the failed assassination at- beat incumbent President Jimmy In the meantime, Reagan made Fast forward to early 2017, and ate Judiciary Committee on Tues- tect our country. Tonight, President tempt by John Hinckley, his Trans- Carter in a shocking landslide win, clear, nonstriking controllers and President Trump is less than two Trump’s clever move day and by the full U.S. Senate later Trump relieved Ms. Yates of her portation Secretary Drew Lewis and Reagan was — as Noonan (See Analysis, Page 9) weeks into his administration after this week. That means Yates’ deci- duties and subsequently named defeating Democrat Hillary sion to break her oath to uphold the Dana Boente, U.S. Attorney for the to undo regulations Rodham Clinton in a shocker land- laws and Constitution of the United Eastern District of Virginia, to serve (HORN NEWS) — If you’re slide electoral college victory — States and the policies of the presi- as Acting Attorney General until trying to drain the swamp, wouldn’t where he won 306 electoral votes dent comes just days before she was Senator Jeff Sessions is finally con- it be nice if the snakes and alliga- from 30 and a half states — stun- going to lose her temporary ap- firmed by the Senate, where he is tors were using buckets too? ning the media, the political class, pointment anyway. But, it also pre- being wrongly held up by Demo- President Donald Trump has and the federal bureaucracy to as- sented a critical moment for Presi- crat senators for strictly political promised to get rid of unfair, anti- cend to the highest office in the business regulations — and his lat- land. dent Trump. Let career government reasons. bureaucrats and politically moti- The statement then quoted est executive order is being cheered Trump’s economy! As an aside, Clinton’s failure to by supporters as an elegant solution vated ex-Obama officials who are Boente as saying he intends to up- win even 20 full states was an em- to a complicated problem. serving in similar capacities hold the laws of the country and barrassment — especially since If an agency wants a new rule or Consumer spending increases throughout the administration — faithfully execute the office of the basically everyone in the political, regulation, they have to get rid of (HORN NEWS) — Consumers serve edged up 0.2 percent in De- cultural, and financial elite universe sources with direct knowledge of Attorney General while he is act- two in its place. boosted spending in December at cember and over the past 12 months thought she would succeed. transition efforts tell Breitbart News ing in that position — something Easy, but effective. The bril- the fastest pace in three months, has risen 1.6 percent. That is the Nonetheless, it was mostly there are approximately 50 such Yates, for political purposes, re- liance of the plan is in its simplic- our small businesses, our economy, giving the economy some momen- largest 12-month gain in more than smooth sailing for President Trump politically-appointed ex-Obama fused to do. ity. our entrepreneurial spirit. The tum going into 2017. two years. But it is still below the for his first week in office. Occa- officials still serving in key govern- “I am honored to serve President Who knows which regulations American dream is back,” Trump Consumer spending advanced Fed’s target of 2 percent annual in- sional media blowups from the mental positions as the transition Trump in this role until Senator are better for their agency (and told reporters at the signing. 0.5 percent in December, a major creases in inflation. usual anti-Trump suspects and continues — run over him and Sessions is confirmed. I will defend which are unnecessary or redun- “After signing the order, Trump improvement over the modest 0.2 The central bank last month scarce political opposition helped cause him to lose control? Or show and enforce the laws of our coun- dant) than the people working in met with some of America’s small percent gain in November, the boosted its key interest rate by a the newly inaugurated president of the millions-strong governmental try to ensure that our people and our those government agencies, after business leaders at the White Commerce Department reported quarter-point to a still-low range of the United States make it through workforce, regardless of any par- nation are protected,” Boente, iden- all? House. The new act also slashes the Monday. It was the best showing 0.5 percent to 0.75 percent but pro- his first seven days in office easily. ticular government worker’s ideol- tified after the quote as Acting At- “We’ll be reducing [regulations] regulatory budget to $0 for fiscal since spending jumped 0.7 percent jected that it could raise rates by But on the seventh day, this past ogy, who is the boss? torney General of the United States bigly, and their damaging effects on year 2017,” Fox News reported. in September. The increase was three times this year as inflation Friday, President Trump signed an Trump chose the latter and, in of America, said. driven by a 1.4 percent surge in rises further. executive order restricting immi- true Trumpian fashion, treated The White House is playing this spending on durable goods, long- The 0.3 percent rise in incomes gration from seven terror-prone America and the world to his sig- bold move, in which President lasting items such as autos. reflected a 0.4 percent gain in the countries and putting a temporary nature catchphrase from The Ap- Trump retook control and showed Incomes also showed some im- key category of wages and salaries. pause on the refugee program. And prentice reality television show: the government who’s in charge, provement, rising by 0.3 percent in Wages and salaries had actually over the weekend into early this “You’re Fired.” Trump canned cool for now. December, spurred by a rebound in fallen 0.1 percent in November. week, all hell broke loose. The me- Yates almost instantly. Then, he “The president acted to protect growth in wages and salaries. With spending outpacing in- dia lost control, Trump’s political brought in a new Acting Attorney the country and its citizens,” Sean Consumer spending is closely come growth in December, the sav- opponents in both parties unleashed General, Dana Boente — the U.S. Spicer, White House Press Secre- watched since it accounts for 70 ing rate dropped to 5.4 percent of fierce criticism of the president, his Attorney for the Eastern District of tary, told Breitbart News late Mon- percent of economic activity. Over- after-tax incomes, down from 5.6 policy, and the rollout process, Virginia — to enforce the laws of day evening. all growth had slowed to a weaker- percent in November. It was the while the media fanned the flames. the nation. But outside allies and top Trump than-expected 1.9 percent gain in lowest saving rate since March Then, on Monday evening, the The press release from the White supporters are ecstatic. Rick Man- the October-December quarter be- 2015. Economists believe that con- storyline hit critical mass: Sally House was strong, ripping Yates for ning, the president of Americans for cause of a slump in exports. But sumer spending will show solid Yates, the Acting Attorney General economists are looking for a re- gains in 2017, reflecting strong la- of the United States, issued a direc- bound in the current quarter. bor markets with unemployment tive to Justice Department employ- A key measure of inflation down to near a nine-year low of 4.7 ees that they should not enforce the closely watched by the Federal Re- percent in December. president’s new executive order. Yates, a political appointee from Trump’s predecessor, Democratic President Barack Obama, in the role of Deputy Attorney General, had agreed to stay on to help the peaceful transition of power to the Trump administration after the election. She was named, until her succes- sor is confirmed, as the acting At- torney General. That means she Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 John J. Romero, Jr. appointed to National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children and Youth in the United States The Honorable John J. Romero, Jr. has accepted an appointment on the National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children and Youth in the U.S. RENO/EINPresswire.com/ — of sex trafficking of children and hears delinquency, child welfare The Honorable John J. Romero, Jr. youth, including submitting an in- and adoption cases. Judge Romero has accepted an appointment on the terim and final report to the Secre- is actively involved in his National Advisory Committee on tary of HHS, the Attorney General, community’s family violence pre- the Sex Trafficking of Children and and Congress. vention efforts and was recognized Youth in the United States. “As awareness of domestic child with the 2007 Spirit Advocacy The Committee advises the Sec- sex trafficking increases, our local Award. He presides over the Pro- retary of the U.S. Department of and national policies must consider gram for the Empowerment of Girls Health and Human Services (HHS) trauma-responsive approaches in- (PEG), an intensive multi-agency and the Attorney General on prac- formed by and developed with the juvenile probation program for girls tical and general policies concern- input of victims and survivors,” said who have some type of violence ing improvements to the nation’s Judge Romero. and trauma in their history. response to the sex trafficking of Judge Romero serves on the Judge Romero is co-chair emeri- children and youth in the U.S., as Board of the National Council of tus of the Children’s Court Im- outlined in the Preventing Sex Traf- Juvenile and Family Court Judges provement Commission. He re- ficking and Strengthening Families (NCJFCJ) and sits on the NCJFCJ mains involved with the Tribal- Act of 2014. Governance and Family Violence State Judicial Consortium. He was “I am honored by this appoint- and Domestic Relations Commit- the first judge in the country to be ment and look forward to the op- tees. He is also the lead judge for recognized as a certified child wel- portunity to contribute in the devel- the NCJFCJ’s National Judicial In- fare law specialist by the American opment of policies that prevent do- stitute on Domestic Child Sex Traf- Bar Association (ABA)-accredited mestic child sex trafficking and re- ficking, which has educated more National Association of Counsel for duce further harm to victims and than 300 judicial officers nation- Children. In 2014, Judge Romero enhance healing, recovery and wide to better identify children at received the Alice King Public Ser- wholeness for survivors,” said risk of child sex trafficking, and vice Award. Judge Romero. encourage judicial leadership to * * * * * Judge Romero and other mem- help improve outcomes for victims. About the National Council of bers of the Committee will be asked “The NCJFCJ is proud to have Juvenile and Family Court Judges to advise on national policies con- Judge Romero represent fellow ju- (NCJFCJ): Founded in 1937, the cerning the cooperation of Federal, venile and family court judges in Reno, Nev.-based National Coun- State, local and tribal governments this capacity,” said NCJFCJ presi- cil of Juvenile and Family Court and of health, human service, crimi- dent Judge Katherine Tennyson. Judges, is the nation’s oldest judi- nal justice and private sectors. The “Judge Romero’s lifelong work, cial membership organization and Committee will also recommend dedication and compassion have focused on improving the effective- best practices for states to follow helped improve the lives of children ness of our nation’s juvenile and in the prevention and intervention THE HONORABLE JOHN J. ROMERO, JR. and victims affected by trafficking. family courts. A leader in continu- He serves as an example of what ing education opportunities, re- all our nation’s judges should strive search, and policy development in Gift Clause case is shunted by judge for in their work.” the field of juvenile and family jus- Judge Romero currently serves tice, the 2,000-member organiza- By Thomas Mitchell as he had instructed. that up until now, even they in- in the Second Judicial District tion is unique in providing practice- A Carson City judge has dis- But CJCL attorney Joseph sisted, would take a constitutional Court of the Children’s Court Di- based resources to jurisdictions and missed on a technicality a lawsuit Becker told the judge SolarCity was amendment,” Becker said earlier. vision in Albuquerque, N.M. and communities nationwide. challenging as unconstitutional the not added because it has left the governor’s so-called Catalyst Fund, state. What happens next is unclear. which has doled out nearly $20 The Nevada Constitution spe- million in recent years to compa- cifically states: “The State shall not nies that promise to hire workers. donate or loan money, or its credit, The suit was brought by Michael subscribe to or be, interested in the Little, owner of a company that Stock of any company, association, converts recycled landscape trim- or corporation, except corporations mings into biomass, a renewable formed for educational or charitable energy source. It claimed a $1.2 purposes.” Voters have three times million handout to competitor rejected amendments that would SolarCity, which at the time in- have removed the Gift Clause. stalled solar panels on rooftop, vio- Becker explained in an interview lated the Gift Clause of the state a year ago that CJCL is in the busi- Constitution, which prohibits the ness of trying to set precedent that state donating or loaning money to serves the public interest. any company. SolarCity has since Gift clauses started appearing in pulled out of the state due to an ad- state constitutions in the mid-1800s verse ruling by the Public Utilities after state governments in the East Commission making that business invested heavily in private compa- unprofitable. nies building infrastructure such as Little is represented by the Cen- canals and railroads that went bust. ter for Justice and Constitutional The states of Indiana, Illinois and Litigation (CJCL), a division of the Michigan were bankrupted as a re- Nevada Policy Research Institute. sult. The Nevada Appeal reports the “We needed a vote of the people judge dismissed the case because to change the Constitution, which CJCL failed to add Clark County never happened, but now suddenly and SolarCity as parties to the case its OK for the state to do something

Plaintiff Michael Little February 1-7, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11 Marta Becket: August 9, 1924-January 30, 2017 Loss of a local living legend By Marianne Donnelly really long healing period from a including busking; therefore I am Las Vegas Tribune former team of “helpers” that spiritual kin to her courage to keep (Reprinted from Feb. 5-11, 2014) abused her, taking advantage of her on through poverty, lack of help, Marta Becket, unique, amazing, on many levels, thinking perhaps puzzled faces, crazy venues, and triumphant “Ballerina of Death Val- that she would have no way to fight vicious competitors (although she ley,” was uncompromising when back for her dream. Currently, how- may have finally been spared jeal- she told me, “I would like my ever, she has a CA conservator who ousy in Death Valley Junction). Amargosa Opera House and Hotel has been appointed to oversee her That a middle-aged woman to be for artists who believe in the health and safety. With that protec- chose to establish her ideal perfor- classics as I do.” tion in place, now is the time for mance-space in the middle of no- When asked to elaborate a little, those who care to get cracking to where, with no real help, and actu- to give some examples, she said she bring her legacy out front and cen- ally work at it, undaunted, for 50 wants it to be a place for string quarter stage. years, is a true story that all artists, tets, opera groups, Gilbert and What can be done? Perhaps classical or not, should study, Sullivan, smaller scale classical someone can start the process to memorize and try to emulate in any ballet like “Les Sylphides,” classi- establish new contacts to help de- form they can. Her autobiography cal poetry, film, mime, and dance should be required reading. based on classical training. velop her Opera House. I wanted to convey so much Perhaps, she added, painting ses- If I could wave a magic wand, I more about the symbolic impor- sions or photography could be would have someone of impeccable added; and she definitely felt that ability and character, and fully ac- tance this woman’s story tells, but classical movie nights with discus- countable, placed — at the expense will settle, for now, with this plea: sion would work; and weekend se- of the State of California (and even gather the Lions who never roar but ries of events with workshops and Nevada) Arts and Preservation whose names spark attention; en- shows could also be considered. Funding Sources — on her site, tice the Patrons to invest in a proven This magnificently humble and full-time, to follow through on sav- legacy, and bring on the connected unique Opera House in the desert ing this amazing, historically and Angels of savvy, Marketing and would be a wonderful place where culturally important place and wor- Getting It Done. college students of the arts could thy legacy. One of her exquisite Opera bring their presentations of classi- I would like to see the “Swells” House murals of a noble gent hold- cal mode to life on the now historic surround her with resources large ing a scroll says it all: “The walls stage. and small — while she is still here! of this theatre and I dedicate these When I first discovered Marta, I Marta Becket — Photo (C) Sam Morris/LV Weekly When the fire from her 90-year- murals to the past, without which, knew I would have to meet her. Her This is a golden opportunity for sively advertised and mailing lists old eyes meets yours, you will be a our times would have no beauty.” story is world famous and has been Patrons of the Classical Arts to step need to be used to contact patrons. fan forever! Indeed. If this truly authentic featured on National Geographic, up and insure her dream is realized At least. And what about Develop- I couldn’t be more different from cultural treasure Opera House with the Travel Channel, and in numer- far into the future. And such an opment? Marta if I tried. My childhood bal- its binding Mandate for future use ous articles in local and national portunity not only brings Marta’s I found it mystifying that I was let classes ended with me scream- is not assisted soon, then it will be press. I finally got to interview dream into the present, but really not responded to when I asked for ing to my mom, “Help! The a national loss — not just a loss for Marta in her home not too long ago, does offer those who see the possi- Board members’ contacts so I could teacher’s broken...” (because she California and neighboring Neva- I could feel the special love she ex- bilities a platform and venue for ask them what they are doing to landed in a split). Not for me — but dans. udes for her life’s work. I felt the their own dreams. Even more — as actively make her dream come true, oh, was it ever for her! However, I Amargosa Opera House power of her determination, against sad as this is to have to say — if now, while she is still here to see it! am a theatrical performer who (760-852-4441) all odds, to define and prepare her ethical angels, patrons and the like Marta has been involved in a works in non-traditional settings, Wikipedia “Marta Becket” Board — those in charge of running step in and step up to this opportu- her business and overseeing all that nity to preserve and enhance her Opera House stands for and Marta’s dream legacy, it could pre- means to her public — for continu- vent those of the unethical persua- ing her legacy according to her sion — those who think nothing of wishes: the Marta Mandate. marching in the constant parade of What could I, a relative new- vultures and posers who have tried comer to this amazing woman’s to wrest from her this place, along legacy, do to spread the word of with her purpose and position — what she wishes to leave behind for from succeeding in their cruel and others to enjoy in the tradition that heartless scams. she spent years and much of her We wish it weren’t true, but life’s energy creating, perfecting, waves of con-artists, thieves, and and offering to her appreciative au- slick-talking, gun-toting bullies diences from literally around the have tried to turn her precious place world? I am writing this article as a into a Barnum and Bailey Circus of plea to Cultural Lions, Patrons, ghostbusters and what-all. Against Angels of California and Nevada, her wishes. And in her face. to take notice of this precious This situation distresses me. I legacy. NOW. have been distressed about her situ- Marta currently has some hotel ation for almost a year now; I’ve help, but in my humble opinion, as asked managers about numerous I quickly sized up her situation dur- idle Facebook pages that go unat- ing the time I spent with her, she tended — they need to be con- needs an expert (or more than one densed and shaped into one active expert) in marketing, fundraising page; about calls that need to be and development to take her hopes returned; and about ticket-reserva- and dreams into the longer-lasting tions that are not being properly stage of reality. handled. 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A governmentE big enoughDITORIALS to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View Mr. President, make our day During an appearance on the Face The Tribune radio show, Joe Gloria, the registrar of voters for Clark County, stated that he is not aware of any voter fraud in his juris- diction, but many people happen to disagree with him and we at the Las Vegas Tribune have stated our distrust for what we call the Democrat vote control and have openly expressed our distrust of some election results. It is our humble opinion that those who may have committed voter fraud are not going to be honest enough to admit to the crime because those who commit voter fraud are not honest to begin with. Now that President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation of the voting system and has asked to dig deep Billions for billionaires, into the nation’s possible voting fraud, several liberal groups most likely will oppose the investigation, placing a doubt in the minds of many American people who may pittance for parents wonder if the Liberals have something to hide and that is By Thomas Mitchell up $750 million in tax money to help We now know the pecking order build a domed football stadium for why there is such opposition to that kind of investigation. in Nevada. the billionaire owner of the Oakland In an interview on CNN, Cornell William Brooks, presi- In his State of the State speech this Raiders, Mark Davis, and Sheldon dent and CEO of the NAACP, insisted that his organiza- past week Gov. Brian Sandoval Adelson, billionaire owner of the tion would “resist” the president’s investigation into fraud boasted that the Tesla gigafactory Sands casino corporation and the Las during the 2016 election. near Sparks, in addition to making Vegas daily newspaper. The stadium batteries for electric cars, would also would also require the state to spend In a formal statement, Cornell Brooks called voting be making electric motors and gear- $900 million for road improvements. fraud a “myth” and insisted that voter suppression is a boxes, adding 550 workers. Almost as an afterthought, fact. He wrote: “Today, President Donald Trump called Left unsaid was who would pay Sandoval tossed out a $60 million for the federal government to spend resources investigat- for the police and fire, schools and sop to the parents who have applied ing alleged ‘voter fraud’ in the 2016 elections. Unable to other government services those for education savings accounts workers would need, since Tesla was (ESAs) approved in 2015 by law- accept the fact that he lost the popular vote by some 2.8 given $1.3 billion in tax breaks and THOMAS MITCHELL makers. The ESAs were blocked million votes, President Trump has repeated his naked credits, as well as promises of millions more to im- when the state Supreme Court said ESAs are constitu- and reckless claim that 3 to 5 million illegal votes were prove roads, by lawmakers in a special session in 2014. tional but the funding mechanism devised by the law- cast in the 2016 election by ‘illegal immigrants.’ How- Tesla is owned by billionaire Elon Musk. makers was not. Nevada takes care of billionaires. Under the law, parents who opt out of sending their ever, this notion of widespread voter fraud in the 2016 Nevada lawmakers in a special session in 2015 children to public schools would be given an educa- election, or any other American election cycle for that agreed to dole out $215 million in tax abatements and tion savings account that would equal a portion of the matter, is false and dangerous.” credits plus millions in road improvements to entice statewide average the state spends per public school Using a well known and often used phrase by police Faraday Future to build an electric car factory at Apex pupil, currently that is about $5,700. Low-income par- officers and prosecutors, “If you have nothing to hide, in North Las Vegas. The company is owned by a Chi- ents and parents with special needs children would get nese billionaire. 100 percent of that amount, while all others would get you have nothing to worry about,” that phrase can also be As if on schedule, legislators in 2016 agreed to pony (See Mitchell, Page 15) applied to those Liberal groups such as the NAACP and others. We could ask the NAACP what they are basing A nation without borders and without their opposition on, if they are not involved in any voting fraud. protection for its citizens is no nation What is wrong with giving American citizens peace of By Perly Viasmensky killed 168 people, including children, and injured more mind by checking and double-checking the credibility of It amazes me to see the amount of people — and than 680 others. our voting system; after all, it is better to be sure than that includes Hollywood actresses and actors — pro- Does anybody remember what he or she was doing sorry, and it will make our voting system even more cred- testing about everything and anything. Jennifer Lopez, on the morning of September 11, 2001? A series of ible than it is now for Cornell Brooks and his NAACP who was a nobody until she was picked to play the four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terror- organization. role of Selena in the movie by that name, gained no- ist group al-Qaeda on that fatalistic morning killed toriety after the movie. 2,996 people, injured over 6,000 others and cost at least We don’t know where Cornell Brooks’ home base is I wonder if those protesters don’t have jobs, or do $10 billion in property damages and $3 trillion in total and we hope he has a more credible and honest voting we need to think that those protests are their jobs and costs. system than we in Nevada may not have — or believe we they are being paid for protesting. For the information of all those mental midget pro- do not have — according to two of the most popular and The latest is the issue about President Donald testers, ironically, President Trump’s executive order Trump’s ban on immigration of people coming from barring immigrants from seven majority-Muslin coun- legit talk show host personalities in our community who terrorist infected countries. It is his duty as the presi- tries from entering the United States doesn’t include have reported specific cases of voter fraud that we’ve won- dent to protect the country and its nationals against Saudi Arabia, the country where most of the Septem- dered about and who have confirmed what the Las Vegas further terrorist attacks. ber 11 attackers came from. Tribune has written about both before and after every elec- The majority of those protestors argue that they Is it necessary to refresh their memories? Does any- tion: we just do not trust our voting system. need to protect their rights. Since when are baseless body remember a Nigerian man, Umar Farouk rights more important than human lives? Abdulmutallab, better known as the “Underwear The claims Brooks made fly in the face of the evidence, Do they have such a weak memory that they al- Bomber,” who was convicted of attempting to deto- according to longtime voter fraud investigator, John Fund. ready forgot the Oklahoma City bombing, a domes- nate plastic explosives on Christmas Day 2009, hid- In a piece published by Fox News, Fund and the Heritage tic terrorist car bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Fed- den in his underwear while on board Northwest Air- Foundation’s Hans von Spakovsky, said that Trump’s in- eral Building in downtown Oklahoma City in 1995? lines en route from Amsterdam to Detroit Michigan? (See Viasmensky, Page 15) vestigation is a long overdue look at the problem of voter The bombing destroyed one-third of the building, fraud in the U.S., and we at the Las Vegas Tribune and ON A PERSONAL NOTE Radio Tribune agree wholeheartedly with Fund and the Heritage Foundation’s Hans von Spakovsky. Shall we hang Trump or hug According to Ken Wall and Wayne Allyn Root of 790 Talk Now, during the 2016 general elections four tour him? (Not a real question) buses were driven from California to Nevada full of people By Maramis zens—whether natural-born or natu- that stayed at the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino on Las Donald Trump is our new presi- ralized — are not affected. (I guess Vegas Boulevard; the next day they went out and voted dent, whether we like it or not. Presi- we could say “thank goodness” for in several voting places in Clark County and the next day dents have the right to do certain that.) However, we know all too well they were driven back to California. The caller who re- things, and one of them is to sign that being a U.S. citizen does not executive orders that can have im- make one immune from having ter- leased that information was part of the group in those mediate impact. We all know about rorist tendencies nor acting on those four tour buses. one of his first orders, banning im- tendencies. Why would those California residents need to come to migrants and refugees from certain The actual order is too long to Nevada to cast their vote, we might ask. The Socialist countries from coming here, or de- reproduce here (over 3,000 words), taining non U.S. citizens from those but it might be something one would Liberal Democrats might not have the same results in the countries — no matter how long it want to read to be familiar with it election if those four buses were not driven from Califor- might take — till they can be vetted when it is being discussed — if one nia to Las Vegas to take part in our voting process and to some standard (surprise! just like MARAMIS CHOUFANI can bear the detailed legalese that voted several times in different voting places before re- he said he would), all of which created quite a stir at goes on and on. However, here is the first part of the turning home. airports among those who became stranded on their actual executive order: way to the U.S of A., and among those waiting for the PROTECTING THE NATION FROM FOREIGN Yes, Mr. President, go ahead and make our day and arrival of their loved ones, which was not to be. TERRORIST ENTRY INTO THE UNITED continue with the investigation of possible voting fraud Last Friday, January 27th, President Trump signed STATES because we believe that you may be surprised with the that executive order severely restricting immigration By the authority vested in me as President by the end result — that of learning that you really may have from seven Muslim countries — Iraq, Iran, Syria, Constitution and laws of the United States of America, won the popular vote in Nevada after all — or at least in Somalia, Sudan, Libya, and Yemen — and suspend- including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), ing all refugee admission for 120 days, but barring all 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., and section 301 of title 3, United Clark County. Syrian refugees indefinitely. The executive order ap- States Code, and to protect the American people from plies only to non-U.S. citizens, so obviously U.S. citi- (See Maramis, Page 17) Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017

VEditors note:IEW The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyOINTS reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. A President keeping his campaign promises — what a very novel idea By Chuck Muth U.S. citizens. Trump issued an executive hyperventilating apoplexy. And on Get this: President Donald As such, they are not subject to order restricting the entry Saturday a liberal New York judge Trump signed an Executive Order deportation and can remain here. of people from seven appointed by Barack Obama issued beginning the process of building But they are still CHILDREN. terrorist-plagued a court order over-ruling Trump’s The Wall and de-funding sanctuary As such, their PARENTS are re- countries into the U.S. executive order. cities. sponsible for them. And if the par- President Donald Trump ran on Trump-haters cheered. “We A candidate keeping his cam- ents are deported because they a campaign platform of temporarily won!” they exulted. But here’s the paign promises. What a novel idea. broke our immigration laws, it’s stopping people from terrorist- thing... His political opponents –- and they who have to decide whether plagued countries from entering the They now own this issue. And by that I mean primarily CNN — or not to leave their American chil- United States until better screening the next time some radical Islamic love to try to corner conservatives dren behind. Actions have conse- procedures could be put into place. terrorist commits some violent who support enforcement of the quences. Even voters who couldn’t stand atrocity on American soil, voters nation’s immigration laws by I’m not saying it’s not a crummy Trump in the November election are going to remember that Presi- claiming enforcement will break up situation many so-called supported this common-sense idea dent Trump tried to do something families. DREAMERs face. out of pure self-preservation. I to prevent it and the left stopped And conservatives usually fall CHUCK MUTH But the bottom line is that all mean, who wants to get blown up him. Which will move Trump a few for it and stammer all over them- ever why they can’t take their fam- these bad things that could happen at a marathon race or blown away more steps towards a 50-state re- selves trying to respond to this ily with them. There is NO REA- to them are the result of decisions while dancing in a nightclub or election sweep in 2020. purely emotional, not legal argu- SON to break up the family. their parents made. Those parents gunned down at a Christmas party, Heckuva job, libs! ment. If a parent who entered the U.S. need to take responsibility for put- right? Barack Obama was a weak The correct response should be: illegally CHOOSES to leave their ting their kids in this situation. They So this week Trump did what he president. The world knew it and WRONG! family behind, that’s THEIR deci- did it. Getting mad at President said he was going to do and issued took advantage. In particular, Rus- If someone has entered the sion. Trump is misdirected. an executive order restricting the sian President Vladimir Putin knew United States illegally with their And yes, it’s true that some chil- If you want open borders, fine. entry of people from seven terror- it and took advantage. But Obama’s family, is caught, and then deported dren of illegal aliens are born on Change the law. Until then, follow ist-plagued countries into the U.S. gone. And there’s a new sheriff in back to their home country, there U.S. soil while the illegal aliens are it. The left – particularly the ACLU town. is absolutely NO REASON whatso- in the country and, therefore, are * * * * * and CNN –- went into (See Muth, Page 16) Banking and Marijuana Part II: Not A Match Made In Heaven By Mace Yampolsky tinue to investigate and require dis- businesses from legitimizing their Other drug traffickers use cash Part two of a three part series closures. FinCEN is authorized to income. If marijuana businesses are to buy expensive assets that can be A Tale of Two Agencies investigate these kinds of transac- going to lengths to obey the com- resold for more cash or Mexican Basically, the USA has two gov- tions under the Bank Secrecy Act, plex and expensive process of re- pesos. Traffickers can hide these ernment departments, both with the which outlaws money laundering. ceiving government approval, then transactions in a shell business, power to cause trouble for mari- FinCEN’s Advice they should not be treated as though again, making the money squeaky juana businesses and banks, one FinCEN released some advisory they are operating a drug cartel. clean, or at least cleaner than it was saying, “It’s going to be all right,” opinions that are NOT law (the Banks certainly have important before. and another still trying to enforce opinions do not authorize money processes in place to track transac- The $10K Rule the rules. laundering or make it legal) to in- tions; however, banks should rely The Bank Securities Act requires US Justice Department: struct banks how to conduct mari- on those very procedures to protect that banks report transactions of Cole Memo juana business without worry of a them from prosecution, rather than $10,000, or more in currency using The US Justice Department FinCEN investigation; however, completely refusing to provide ser- a Currency Transaction Report. (DOJ) stated in its 2013 Cole relations between banks and the vices to marijuana businesses. Currency includes coins, paper Memo that it would not prosecute marijuana industry have not im- How Cartels Launder Money money, U.S. silver certificates, U.S. banks that served marijuana busi- proved much. Drug traffickers based in notes, Federal Reserve notes, and nesses in states where marijuana is MACE YAMPOLSKY Marijuana businesses that have Mexico need a method to get the official foreign bank notes. Most legal. The disconnect is that the “The federal financial institution managed to obtain banking services money that they make in the USA banks have a system that automati- Treasury Department, through the regulatory agencies (the Agencies) must remain very hush, hush, out back to Mexico. The choices are cally creates a report. Financial Crimes Enforcement have the responsibility and statutory of fear of losing access to the ser- either drive it down to Mexico in Similarly, “structuring” is ille- Network, or “FinCEN,” still re- obligation to ensure the safety and vices. FinCen reports that in the bulk and risk getting caught at the gal. Structuring is when a person in- quires banks to report transactions soundness of the U.S. banking sys- United States, 266 depository insti- border, or deposit it in banks. tentionally deposits money in that look like drug money. But Now tem and the banks and credit unions tutions service marijuana-related Drug traffickers use several amounts less than $10,000 to avoid that Sessions is the Attorney Gen- we supervise. We also recognize the accounts. methods. Sometimes they send wire mandatory reporting. If a person eral, who knows what will happen. importance of ensuring public ac- Avoiding Money Laundering transfers to various accounts, vary- deposits $9,999, and then later re- Governor Inslee of Washington cess to financial services within an for Banks 101 ing the amount of money deposited. turns the next day to deposit more sought clarification from several environment that promotes trust Amidst all of the concern regard- This sort of varying is called layer- money, clearly avoiding the re- agencies regarding what banks and confidence.” ing legal marijuana businesses, ev- ing, the purpose is to muddle the quirements, then the bank must should do about marijuana busi- Although the response was en- eryone is overlooking an important paper trail and make it difficult to deny the deposit and report the ac- nesses, including the FDIC. The couraging, it certainly makes one factor: the purpose of money laun- get caught. Once the money is in tivity. If the bank does not, then the Interagency responded: thing clear the agencies will con- dering laws is to prevent illegal the bank, it’s legit! (See Mace, Page 17) My new leftist media strike force Larry Klayman sets out to eradicate Trump-bashing journalists’ ‘sleaze’ By Larry Klayman broadcast a piece the day before ral, the nation never was subjected President Donald Trump. Never before in our nation’s his- President Trump’s inauguration to conservative crowds vandalizing That is why you have my com- tory have We the People witnessed suggesting how he could be assas- stores, breaking windows and oth- mitment to do whatever I can to take such sleaze in the leftist media. sinated by terrorists during the cer- erwise fomenting mayhem and de- down these evil forces of the leftist Even during the Clinton White emony and in effect signaling that struction. media. They collectively have gone House years, such left-leaning net- if this occurred before Trump was It is now clear that the country way beyond the pale of their leftist works as CNN, CNBC and sworn-in, the presidency might in- is in the midst of a counter-revolu- ideology and predilections. At MSNBC maintained a degree of ure to an Obama Cabinet member tion. Without their comrades present, it is either them or us, and objectivity, however slanted. As a — if Vice President-elect Mike Obama and Hillary Clinton, the left we must use whatever legal means few examples, I frequently ap- Pence and Speaker Paul Ryan were — financed largely by that evil anti- exist to eradicate their sleaze. For peared on CNBC’s “Geraldo Live” also killed. If this cheap and disgust- Semite atheist George Soros — has this reason I have formed a Leftist and Chris Matthews’ “Hardball,” as ing broadcast had been aired by Fox embarked to take the republic Media Strike Force at Freedom well as various MSNBC shows, News, you could have bet the ranch down, and then refashion it in their Watch. even when I had the proverbial “le- that the Secret Service would have “National Socialist” design. The time is now for action. We gal knife” to the throats of the been ordered by Obama to arrest the I know what these evil forces of cannot allow the leftist media to de- Bonnie and Clyde of American perpetrators and then have the Jus- the left are all about, and I have over stroy the last chance we may ever tice Department indict them. the years developed a very thick have to set the nation on a course politics, President “Slick Willy” LARRY KLAYMAN This attack on the Trump presi- skin. Indeed, one can measure one’s to “Make it Great Again!” — and Clinton and first lady “Wicked more communist than even RT, the dency is not isolated. Just days later success by those who go on the at- we cannot allow it to further calls Witch” Hillary Clinton. In addition, Russian cable network broadcast- Madonna, a CNN clone, called for tack. For instance, I was in a strange to kill our president and throw the even the generally dishonest New ing throughout the United States. the bombing of the Trump White way flattered when CNN’s Don country into destructive chaos and York Times and Washington Post, And, even CNN’s formerly not too House. And, a daily perusal of the Lemon, an intellectual midget and counter-revolution! a paper who shared legal counsel way out anchors like Jake Tapper, headlines of the New York Times Obama wannabe, went after me * * * * * with the Clintons, David Kendall of Anderson Cooper and Wolf Blitzer and Washington Post, not to men- when I scored the biggest victory Larry Klayman, founder of Ju- Williams and Connelly, were able have had to kowtow to the tion the out of control Huffington in the history of government litiga- dicial Watch and Freedom Watch, to maintain a modicum of decency network’s hateful and ultra-leftist Post, among hordes of other leftist tion and had a federal court prelimi- is known for his strong public in- toward conservatives like me. brass and regrettably compromised rags, whip up so much hatred narily enjoin the National Security terest advocacy in furtherance of But over the last few years, with their journalistic ethics, undoubt- against Trump — accusing him Agency from surveiling the tele- ethics in government and individual the emergence of the Tea Party and edly not just to boost ratings among without basis of lying with every phone calls of hundreds of millions freedoms and liberties. During his then the rise of Donald Trump, the any Obama and Clinton voters, but word out of his mouth — that they of Americans. The court found that tenure at Judicial Watch, he ob- fall of the Wicked Witch’s presiden- to suck up to their leftist colleagues. are furthering a potential assassina- this was a violation of the Fourth tained a court ruling that Bill tial ambitions and the long awaited This now has become quite fash- tion attempt, which I believe they Amendment of the Constitution and Clinton committed a crime, the first exit of the Muslim king, Barack ionable, not just at CNN but else- would welcome. characterized this spying as “almost lawyer ever to have done so against Hussein Obama, the leftist media where. Literally, among these left- It is telling that in the eight years Orwellian,” that is, a “Big Brother” an American president. In 2004, have just gone “ape s**t.” ist media elites, it has become a sort of rule by the Muslim king, not only danger to our democracy. Yet Larry ran for the U.S. Senate as a Now CNN is far worse that its of club, not just to bash and did conservative networks and print Lemon and CNN instead attacked Republican in Florida’s primary. previous characterization as the delegitimize the presidency of and Internet media never advocate me, rather than giving me credit for After the race ended, he founded Clinton News Network. Showcas- Donald Trump but to destroy the his physical demise, but they never this great legal victory. Freedom Watch. Larry is a frequent ing black communist activist Van conservative movement in general. whipped up the hatred we are now But what CNN did to try to figu- commentator on television and ra- Jones in prime time, coupled with As I mentioned in my last col- witnessing. And, as we sadly wit- ratively assassinate me as a public dio, as well as a weekly columnist, another Obama clone, Don Lemon, umn, perhaps the worst case of re- nessed during recent leftist demon- advocate and lawyer pales in com- on Friday, for WND.com. He has the network has gone further left porting I have ever seen in my life strations in Washington, D.C., in parison to their complicity in the been credited as being the inspira- than even hard left. It now appears was when Wolf Blitzer of CNN and around the time of the inaugu- suggested assassination of now tion for the Tea Party movement. Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 February 1-7, 2017 / 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. COMMENTARIESEditors note: The views expressed are entirely those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. A President keeping his campaign LVMPD Academy Redux By Norman Jahn the department) or have left and another story. Thirteen years ago this month, I returned to the LVMPD. At least I have great memories and ex- promises — what a very novel idea started my second police academy one has been shot and nearly killed, periences from Academy 2-83 for the LVMPD. The word redux is some have killed suspects, at least when I was 23 years old. I also have By Chuck Muth U.S. citizens. Trump issued an executive hyperventilating apoplexy. And on an adjective which means, ‘brought one has been arrested, and at least many great memories (of a differ- Get this: President Donald As such, they are not subject to order restricting the entry Saturday a liberal New York judge back’ or ‘revived.’ I just came two have been fired (me and the one ent nature) from my ‘redux’ when I Trump signed an Executive Order deportation and can remain here. of people from seven appointed by Barack Obama issued across a list of the police and cor- who was arrested)! One of my Pla- was 43 and entering Academy 1-04. beginning the process of building But they are still CHILDREN. terrorist-plagued a court order over-ruling Trump’s rections recruits that started acad- toon members won the ‘Top Gun’ My hips hurt and my knees hurt and The Wall and de-funding sanctuary As such, their PARENTS are re- countries into the U.S. executive order. emy 1-04. Our academy class size award in the academy and not sur- I doubt I could do it all again, but I cities. sponsible for them. And if the par- President Donald Trump ran on Trump-haters cheered. “We exceeded 100 recruits and after the prisingly ended up assigned to the do know that some ‘specimens’ A candidate keeping his cam- ents are deported because they a campaign platform of temporarily won!” they exulted. But here’s the first five weeks were completed, the SWAT team. I was given the ‘Lead- have completed the LVMPD acad- paign promises. What a novel idea. broke our immigration laws, it’s stopping people from terrorist- thing... corrections officers split out and ership Award’ and ended up getting emy in their 50’s and 60’s. My hat His political opponents –- and they who have to decide whether plagued countries from entering the They now own this issue. And relocated to their own academy at fired by Sheriff Gillespie. Depend- is off to them for many reasons! by that I mean primarily CNN — or not to leave their American chil- United States until better screening the next time some radical Islamic the Clark County Detention Center. ing on who you are aligning your- One of the reasons is that they love to try to corner conservatives dren behind. Actions have conse- procedures could be put into place. terrorist commits some violent I was able to associate with self with (the ‘regime’ or the re- were apparently willing to tolerate who support enforcement of the quences. Even voters who couldn’t stand atrocity on American soil, voters ‘Fourth Platoon’ members Bryce formers), they do NOT like people being treated like adults in their nation’s immigration laws by I’m not saying it’s not a crummy Trump in the November election are going to remember that Presi- Jones, Ryan Jones, Jason with ‘ambition’ in the LVMPD. FRANK BARKER early 20’s. There were so many claiming enforcement will break up situation many so-called supported this common-sense idea dent Trump tried to do something Johansson, Zach Ivins, Michele NORMAN JAHN Look at where people like Captain and Kyle Edwards leading up to my things that were almost identical in families. DREAMERs face. out of pure self-preservation. I to prevent it and the left stopped Iaculo, Catherine Hui, Alan Hogan, police union before you achieve Randy Oaks, Lt. Ron Williams, departure at the end of 1996. They my two academies that were 20 And conservatives usually fall CHUCK MUTH But the bottom line is that all mean, who wants to get blown up him. Which will move Trump a few Karl Knowles, and Ricardo Lara. I permanent status. Similarly, you Captain Dan Barry, Deputy Chief had all earned the rank of either years apart. I do not believe this is for it and stammer all over them- ever why they can’t take their fam- these bad things that could happen at a marathon race or blown away more steps towards a 50-state re- was 43 years old at the time... much can experience a failure of repre- Bill Conger, Captain Larry Burns, captain or deputy chief. Earlier in acceptable any longer! Unfortu- selves trying to respond to this ily with them. There is NO REA- to them are the result of decisions while dancing in a nightclub or election sweep in 2020. older than most of my classmates, sentation even after being a mem- Assistant Sheriff Ted Moody, Sgt. my career, I worked for Walt Myers nately, the current academies, purely emotional, not legal argu- SON to break up the family. their parents made. Those parents gunned down at a Christmas party, Heckuva job, libs! but it was my second time partici- ber of the Police Managers & Su- Gordon Martines, and Officer and I’m grateful that he only disci- which number over one hundred ment. If a parent who entered the U.S. need to take responsibility for put- right? Barack Obama was a weak pating in this rodeo! pervisors Association if they decide Laurie Bisch ended up! I tried put- plined me (one 40-hour suspension) recruits, may not have changed The correct response should be: illegally CHOOSES to leave their ting their kids in this situation. They So this week Trump did what he president. The world knew it and Since that time, a number of my to sell you out! ting these in chronological order while I was in field training in 1984. much since those conducted in 1983 WRONG! family behind, that’s THEIR deci- did it. Getting mad at President said he was going to do and issued took advantage. In particular, Rus- classmates have been promoted to We were supposed to form close and probably missed a few names - I didn’t like the discipline I re- and 2004. With all of the changes If someone has entered the sion. Trump is misdirected. an executive order restricting the sian President Vladimir Putin knew sergeant and even lieutenant. We relationships in the academy. This but I hope people know that when ceived because it didn’t seem to be and improvements in the last 34 United States illegally with their And yes, it’s true that some chil- If you want open borders, fine. entry of people from seven terror- it and took advantage. But Obama’s were all proud of our careers and often happens with other recruits you are a ‘challenger’ or perceived fair and/or consistent with the cul- years (just think about computers family, is caught, and then deported dren of illegal aliens are born on Change the law. Until then, follow ist-plagued countries into the U.S. gone. And there’s a new sheriff in that we had completed the police who were not necessarily in your as a threat to the Metro MAFIA, ture of the LVMPD at the time. I and cell phones) I CHALLENGE back to their home country, there U.S. soil while the illegal aliens are it. The left – particularly the ACLU town. academy. This did NOT mean that Platoon. Even with such a large you become a target. had been drinking and was stopped the LVMPD to find a way to treat is absolutely NO REASON whatso- in the country and, therefore, are * * * * * and CNN –- went into (See Muth, Page 16) we were all going to make it off academy, I believe that most of us I recently learned of the passing by a traffic officer near UNLV. I people like the accomplished and probation because you have to suc- remember each other’s names. One of Captain Frank Barker who died never got out of my car. I was not mature adults that many of them ceed in a 9-month field training and had completed law school. Another after a short illness. One of the pic- ticketed. I identified myself and was are. How do these BOZOs, playing Banking and Marijuana Part II: Not A Match Made In Heaven evaluation program and make it was a nurse. I had been a lieuten- tures that circulated included the told to go home. I did accept the drill instructor for the Marines, keep By Mace Yampolsky tinue to investigate and require dis- businesses from legitimizing their Other drug traffickers use cash through 18 months of probation ant (with Metro) and a police chief ‘Command’ staff at the time I left discipline and worked an extra 40 demeaning, degrading, and domi- Part two of a three part series closures. FinCEN is authorized to income. If marijuana businesses are to buy expensive assets that can be from your date of hire. You can ac- elsewhere. One or two had prior Las Vegas to become a small town hours getting additional ‘field train- nating ‘all comers’ and teaching A Tale of Two Agencies investigate these kinds of transac- going to lengths to obey the com- resold for more cash or Mexican tually lose your job for lots of dif- police experience. At least one had police chief. Jerry Keller was the ing’ and they certainly got my at- them a DOMINATION style of Basically, the USA has two gov- tions under the Bank Secrecy Act, plex and expensive process of re- pesos. Traffickers can hide these ferent reasons — including not be- been in the U.S. military. sheriff. The undersheriff was Rich- tention. The public seems to think policing? Will anyone ask Sheriff ernment departments, both with the which outlaws money laundering. ceiving government approval, then transactions in a shell business, ing able to perform on the streets In just over a decade, we should ard Winget — a man I respected for that officers always ‘cover’ for each Joe-Lo to justify the continuation power to cause trouble for mari- FinCEN’s Advice they should not be treated as though again, making the money squeaky in circumstances that are not con- still be interested in each other and a very long time since he was my other but they are also often held of training soldiers — instead of juana businesses and banks, one FinCEN released some advisory they are operating a drug cartel. clean, or at least cleaner than it was trolled. Could you be fired (like I our individual assignments and academy lieutenant in 1983. There accountable. I wasn’t thrilled about ‘foot soldiers’ of the Constitution? saying, “It’s going to be all right,” opinions that are NOT law (the Banks certainly have important before. was) for ‘crossing the street’ while achievements. Just from this group were other men that I respected and the double standard but I eventu- * * * * * and another still trying to enforce opinions do not authorize money processes in place to track transac- The $10K Rule on probation? Probably, but that of 10 in my Platoon there have been at least two of them went on to be- ally moved on and finished FTEP Norm Jahn served with the the rules. laundering or make it legal) to in- tions; however, banks should rely The Bank Securities Act requires would only be due to the fact that individuals who did not make it come leaders of their own agencies and had a ‘first’ career filled with LVMPD for over 21 years and US Justice Department: struct banks how to conduct mari- on those very procedures to protect that banks report transactions of you don’t have protection from the through Field Training (or have left (Walt Myers became a police chief satisfaction and achievement. The achieved the rank of lieutenant. He Cole Memo juana business without worry of a them from prosecution, rather than $10,000, or more in currency using and a Steve Waugh was elected LVMPD paid for my entire also served as a police chief in Wis- The US Justice Department FinCEN investigation; however, completely refusing to provide ser- a Currency Transaction Report. sheriff). I could not help but to re- Master’s Degree in Public Admin- consin for over three years. Jahn (DOJ) stated in its 2013 Cole relations between banks and the vices to marijuana businesses. Currency includes coins, paper Viasmensky visit the respect and reverence that istration. I was seeking advanced has been a university professor and Memo that it would not prosecute marijuana industry have not im- How Cartels Launder Money money, U.S. silver certificates, U.S. (Continued from Page 13) sailor, a Marine recruiter, and a po- many of us had for these mature education to learn how to become also taught in the criminal justice banks that served marijuana busi- proved much. Drug traffickers based in notes, Federal Reserve notes, and Until people are investigated lice officer were wounded. The leaders. As a lieutenant, I worked a leader (and administrator). They program at the College of South- nesses in states where marijuana is MACE YAMPOLSKY Marijuana businesses that have Mexico need a method to get the official foreign bank notes. Most very carefully, it is immaterial if sailor died from his injuries two for Paul Conner, Richard McKee, are not exactly the same, but that is ern Nevada for over a decade. legal. The disconnect is that the “The federal financial institution managed to obtain banking services money that they make in the USA banks have a system that automati- they hold a green card or had be- days later. Treasury Department, through the regulatory agencies (the Agencies) must remain very hush, hush, out back to Mexico. The choices are cally creates a report. come American citizens. We are liv- In December 2015, fourteen Financial Crimes Enforcement have the responsibility and statutory of fear of losing access to the ser- either drive it down to Mexico in Similarly, “structuring” is ille- ing in a world of terror and it is people were killed and twenty-two Mitchell Network, or “FinCEN,” still re- obligation to ensure the safety and vices. FinCen reports that in the bulk and risk getting caught at the gal. Structuring is when a person in- everybody’s duty to protect our na- others were seriously injured in a (Continued from Page 13) quires banks to report transactions soundness of the U.S. banking sys- United States, 266 depository insti- border, or deposit it in banks. tentionally deposits money in tion and our fellow countrymen. terrorist attack consisting of a mass 90 percent, or about $5,100 cur- that look like drug money. But Now tem and the banks and credit unions tutions service marijuana-related Drug traffickers use several amounts less than $10,000 to avoid In May of 2010, Faisal Shahzad, shooting and an attempted bomb- rently. that Sessions is the Attorney Gen- we supervise. We also recognize the accounts. methods. Sometimes they send wire mandatory reporting. If a person a Pakistan-born resident of Bridge- ing at the Inland Regional Center That money could be spent on eral, who knows what will happen. importance of ensuring public ac- Avoiding Money Laundering transfers to various accounts, vary- deposits $9,999, and then later report, Connecticut who had become in San Bernardino, California. The private schooling, tutoring, trans- Governor Inslee of Washington cess to financial services within an for Banks 101 ing the amount of money deposited. turns the next day to deposit more a U.S. citizen, attempted a terrorist perpetrators were Syed Rizwan portation, distance education and/ sought clarification from several environment that promotes trust Amidst all of the concern regard- This sort of varying is called layer- money, clearly avoiding the re- attack in Times Square in Manhat- Farooq and his wife, Tashfeen or homeschooling. agencies regarding what banks and confidence.” ing legal marijuana businesses, ev- ing, the purpose is to muddle the quirements, then the bank must tan, New York. The bomb had been Malik. Farook was an American- “We’ve heard from the thou- should do about marijuana busi- Although the response was en- eryone is overlooking an important paper trail and make it difficult to deny the deposit and report the ac- ignited, but failed to explode and born U.S. citizen of Pakistani de- sands of Nevada families about how nesses, including the FDIC. The couraging, it certainly makes one factor: the purpose of money laun- get caught. Once the money is in tivity. If the bank does not, then the was disarmed before it caused any scent. crucial it is that we give them free- Interagency responded: thing clear the agencies will con- dering laws is to prevent illegal the bank, it’s legit! (See Mace, Page 17) fatalities. At least 50 people have been dom of choice in the education of Can anybody imagine the de- killed and 53 injured after a gun- their children,” Sandoval said in his struction if the bomb had exploded man launched what police say was speech. “I look forward to building My new leftist media strike force in a busy place such as Time a “domestic terrorism incident” at a bi-partisan solution to get this Square? a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. done. It is time to give Nevada In November 2009, a mass The attacker was Omar Mateen; families more choice.” Larry Klayman sets out to eradicate Trump-bashing journalists’ ‘sleaze’ shooting took place at Fort Hood his family is from Afghanistan, Well, a few Nevada families per- military base near Killeen, Texas. while Mateen is believed to have haps. By Larry Klayman broadcast a piece the day before ral, the nation never was subjected President Donald Trump. Nidal Hasan fatally shot 13 people been born in the United States. It turns out the $60 million — Never before in our nation’s his- President Trump’s inauguration to conservative crowds vandalizing That is why you have my com- and injured more than 30 others. Going against President Donald $25 million in the first fiscal year tory have We the People witnessed suggesting how he could be assas- stores, breaking windows and oth- mitment to do whatever I can to take Tamerlan Tsarnaev was a terror- Trump may seem like the thing to and $35 million in the second — Mark Davis and Sheldon Adelson such sleaze in the leftist media. sinated by terrorists during the cer- erwise fomenting mayhem and de- down these evil forces of the leftist ist who, with his brother Dzhokhar, do for some, but many who do so would fund about half the 8,000 to on their hands, prompting the gov- makers approved $750 million for Even during the Clinton White emony and in effect signaling that struction. media. They collectively have gone planted bombs at the Boston Mara- may one day realize they are being 9,000 ESAs already applied for so ernor to quip with a chuckle, “I that football stadium in Las Vegas, House years, such left-leaning net- if this occurred before Trump was It is now clear that the country way beyond the pale of their leftist thon in April of 2013. The bomb- plain stupid. A hostess of an enter- far in the first year and about two- knew it would be a split house on but he failed to put that on the works as CNN, CNBC and sworn-in, the presidency might in- is in the midst of a counter-revolu- ideology and predilections. At ing killed three people and injured tainment Spanish –speaking talk thirds of them in the second year. that one.” agenda. Just not as important as the MSNBC maintained a degree of ure to an Obama Cabinet member tion. Without their comrades present, it is either them or us, and as many as 264 others. show said: “We need to continue To add insult to injury, a spokes- In 2015 not a single Democrat billionaires. objectivity, however slanted. As a — if Vice President-elect Mike Obama and Hillary Clinton, the left we must use whatever legal means The Tsarnaev brothers and his fighting for our rights.” For God’s man for the governor said Sandoval voted in favor of authorizing ESAs. Nevada doles out billions for few examples, I frequently ap- Pence and Speaker Paul Ryan were — financed largely by that evil anti- exist to eradicate their sleaze. For family had traveled to the United sake, the woman is from Venezu- Semite atheist George Soros — has this reason I have formed a Leftist is open to limiting who is eligible Now the Democrats have majori- billionaires, but pittance for parents. peared on CNBC’s “Geraldo Live” also killed. If this cheap and disgust- States on a tourist visa and subse- ela and it never occurred to her to ing broadcast had been aired by Fox embarked to take the republic Media Strike Force at Freedom for ESAs by imposing means test- ties in both chambers of the Legis- Thomas Mitchell is a former and Chris Matthews’ “Hardball,” as quently claimed asylum during return to her country and fight with News, you could have bet the ranch down, and then refashion it in their Watch. ing — the more a family earns, the lature, making that bi-partisan so- newspaper editor who now writes well as various MSNBC shows, their stay in 2002. Dzhokhar be- her countrymen for the rights sto- that the Secret Service would have “National Socialist” design. The time is now for action. We less the family could get back from lution look like a pipe dream. conservative/libertarian columns even when I had the proverbial “le- came a naturalized U.S. citizen in len from them by a communist re- been ordered by Obama to arrest the I know what these evil forces of cannot allow the leftist media to de- its own taxes. The governor had his chance to for weekly papers in Nevada. You gal knife” to the throats of the 2012. gime? perpetrators and then have the Jus- the left are all about, and I have over stroy the last chance we may ever When Sandoval announced his fund ESAs in that special session, may email Mitchell at Bonnie and Clyde of American So much for tourist visas and Also, a Hispanic man appeared tice Department indict them. the years developed a very thick have to set the nation on a course funding proposal for ESAs, Repub- while Republicans still held majori- [email protected]. He blogs politics, President “Slick Willy” LARRY KLAYMAN on the local news stupidly saying: This attack on the Trump presi- skin. Indeed, one can measure one’s to “Make it Great Again!” — and asylum. licans applauded and Democrats sat ties in both chambers, in which law- at http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. Clinton and first lady “Wicked more communist than even RT, the dency is not isolated. Just days later success by those who go on the at- we cannot allow it to further calls In July 2015 , a naturalized “We are here to demand justice for Witch” Hillary Clinton. In addition, Russian cable network broadcast- Madonna, a CNN clone, called for tack. For instance, I was in a strange to kill our president and throw the American citizen, born in Kuwait everyone.” even the generally dishonest New ing throughout the United States. the bombing of the Trump White way flattered when CNN’s Don country into destructive chaos and to Palestinian-Jordanian parents, Can someone tell me what jus- York Times and Washington Post, And, even CNN’s formerly not too House. And, a daily perusal of the Lemon, an intellectual midget and counter-revolution! Muhammad Youseff Abdulazeez tice they are talking about? A na- a paper who shared legal counsel way out anchors like Jake Tapper, headlines of the New York Times Obama wannabe, went after me * * * * * opened fire on two military instal- tion without borders is no nation. A with the Clintons, David Kendall of Anderson Cooper and Wolf Blitzer and Washington Post, not to men- when I scored the biggest victory Larry Klayman, founder of Ju- lations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. nation without protection for its citi- Williams and Connelly, were able have had to kowtow to the tion the out of control Huffington in the history of government litiga- dicial Watch and Freedom Watch, He first committed a drive-by zens is no nation. to maintain a modicum of decency network’s hateful and ultra-leftist Post, among hordes of other leftist tion and had a federal court prelimi- is known for his strong public in- shooting at a recruiting center, then Those people who enjoy living toward conservatives like me. brass and regrettably compromised rags, whip up so much hatred narily enjoin the National Security terest advocacy in furtherance of traveled to a U.S. Navy Reserve in this country and don’t even care But over the last few years, with their journalistic ethics, undoubt- against Trump — accusing him Agency from surveiling the tele- ethics in government and individual center and continued firing. Four about the safety of the rest of us do the emergence of the Tea Party and edly not just to boost ratings among without basis of lying with every phone calls of hundreds of millions freedoms and liberties. During his Marines died on the spot. A Navy not deserve to live here. then the rise of Donald Trump, the any Obama and Clinton voters, but word out of his mouth — that they of Americans. The court found that tenure at Judicial Watch, he ob- fall of the Wicked Witch’s presiden- to suck up to their leftist colleagues. are furthering a potential assassina- this was a violation of the Fourth tained a court ruling that Bill tial ambitions and the long awaited This now has become quite fash- tion attempt, which I believe they Amendment of the Constitution and Clinton committed a crime, the first exit of the Muslim king, Barack ionable, not just at CNN but else- would welcome. characterized this spying as “almost lawyer ever to have done so against Hussein Obama, the leftist media where. Literally, among these left- It is telling that in the eight years Orwellian,” that is, a “Big Brother” an American president. In 2004, have just gone “ape s**t.” ist media elites, it has become a sort of rule by the Muslim king, not only danger to our democracy. Yet Larry ran for the U.S. Senate as a Now CNN is far worse that its of club, not just to bash and did conservative networks and print Lemon and CNN instead attacked Republican in Florida’s primary. previous characterization as the delegitimize the presidency of and Internet media never advocate me, rather than giving me credit for After the race ended, he founded Clinton News Network. Showcas- Donald Trump but to destroy the his physical demise, but they never this great legal victory. Freedom Watch. Larry is a frequent ing black communist activist Van conservative movement in general. whipped up the hatred we are now But what CNN did to try to figu- commentator on television and ra- Jones in prime time, coupled with As I mentioned in my last col- witnessing. And, as we sadly wit- ratively assassinate me as a public dio, as well as a weekly columnist, another Obama clone, Don Lemon, umn, perhaps the worst case of re- nessed during recent leftist demon- advocate and lawyer pales in com- on Friday, for WND.com. He has the network has gone further left porting I have ever seen in my life strations in Washington, D.C., in parison to their complicity in the been credited as being the inspira- than even hard left. It now appears was when Wolf Blitzer of CNN and around the time of the inaugu- suggested assassination of now tion for the Tea Party movement. Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 Veterans needed now to fix JASTA! By Dario Herrera Mukasey, and Former National Se- Veterans In Politics curity Advisor Stephen Hadley, International Inc. wrote an open letter outlining their The Justice Against Sponsors of concerns and opposition to JASTA. Terrorism Act (JASTA), vetoed by 3) 19 retired military leaders President Obama but overridden on wrote an open letter to Congress September 28, 2016, is now law. highlighting their opposition to The bill’s unintended consequences JASTA. They stated, “The unin- on veterans, national security and tended consequences of this legis- the principle of sovereign immunity lation could bring a chain reaction could be extremely damaging. If around the world, giving other JASTA is reciprocated by foreign countries license to target the U.S. governments, the U.S.’s military, military and enable foreign courts diplomatic and intelligence person- to bring suits against American ser- nel would be at risk of facing law- vicemen and women for actions suits in foreign courts. taken in the line of duty.” Furthermore, the risk of lawsuit 4) Former CIA Director David against U.S. servicemen and Petraeus stated, “if this undoes that women would severely limit the bedrock principle of international U.S.’s ability to conduct Congress unfortunately could not, ror and haul us into court as a na- terrorists to justice and prevent ter- law of sovereign immunity, we will counterterrorism and national secu- stand up for veterans and support tion and haul the people that we rorism in the first place.” be the ones most likely will prove rity abroad During the lame duck the proposal. give the responsibility to defend the Both Senators expressed that to be the most targeted, the most session, Senators John McCain (R- When introducing their plan to nation into foreign courts,” Sena- they would make modifying JASTA vulnerable.” AZ) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) fix JASTA, Senators McCain and tor Graham stated on November 30, a top legislative priority in 2017. Congress also began expressing introduced a plan to fix JASTA. Graham argued that the law must 2016. Congress should support this pro- second thoughts. A bi-partisan While the proposal was not success- be narrowed to only hold liable gov- “If we don’t fix JASTA, our abil- posal to fix JASTA in order to pro- group of 28 Senators signed an open ful in 2016, fixing JASTA in 2017 ernments that knowingly engage ity to defend ourselves will be un- tect the safety and well-being of the letter agreeing to address JASTA’s to protect national security and vet- with a terrorist organization. dermined and the people we ask to U.S.’s service men and women. “unintended consequences.” erans interest should remain top “If we don’t make this change, go into harm’s way on our behalf Widespread Opposition a) Senate Foreign Relations priority in Congress. here’s what I fear: That other coun- will be placed in jeopardy,” argued and Second Thoughts: Committee Chairman Bob Corker The Fix: tries will pass laws like this and they Senator McCain on December 8, Senators McCain and Graham (R-TN) said, “I have tremendous During the lame duck session, will say that the United States is li- 2016. “America must pursue jus- were not the only leaders to express concerns about the sovereign im- Senators McCain and Graham in- able for engaging in drone attacks tice, but in the long run, JASTA will concern over JASTA. Congress munity procedures that could be set troduced a plan to fix JASTA, but or other activity in the War on Ter- make it harder, not easier, to bring passed the legislation in September in place by other countries as a re- despite widespread opposition from sult of this vote.” the country’s top defense and na- b) House Armed Services Com- Whiteness and the “Other” tional security leaders, the White mittee Chairman Mac Thornberry House and Congressional leader- (R-TX) argued that, “JASTA in- By Winslow Myers of continuous rant has overtaken the ship, national and international edi- creases the risk posed to American “... if you want to be part of the easy camaraderie of shared citizen- torial boards and a growing num- military and intelligence personnel, solution, the road ahead is clear: ship that is still possible. Our me- ber of foreign nations, including diplomats, and others serving our Recognize you’re the enemy they dia culture has gone from the al- some of the U.S.’s closest allies. country around the world... and need; show concern, not contempt, ready sensational “if it bleeds, it 1) Defense Secretary Ash Carter, calls further into question the reli- for the wounds of those that brought leads,” to the far more deeply sen- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of ability of the U.S. as an ally.” Trump to power; by all means be sational “if it divides, it abides.” Staff General Joseph Dunford and What You Can Do: patient with democracy and This perversion of our precious CIA Director John Brennan all It is clear that JASTA’s unin- struggle relentlessly to free yourself freedom of speech is far more dan- wrote letters to Congress prior to tended consequences are too risk- from the shackles of the caricature gerous than crying “Fire!” in a the veto override warning of the ing for the U.S., its military person- the populists have drawn of you.” crowded theater — because it is legislation’s implications on na- nel and its foreign allies. Now, it’s —Andrés Miguel Rondón based in the materialism, racism tional security. critical that veterans and all con- America cannot become great and militarism against which Mar- 2) Nine National Security Ex- cerned parties weigh-in with Con- without embracing and working tin Luther King warned us not long perts, including Former Secretary gress through calls, emails and in- through the tragedy of slavery—all WINSLOW MYERS before he was assassinated. of Defense William Cohen, Former person meetings to urge them to fix that has unfolded from the way that of dignity that has been hardened It is materialist because media U.S. Attorney General Michael JASTA in 2017. almost unimaginable suffering and upon the anvil of unmerited suffer- figures make piles of money by us- injustice is entwined with our ori- ing? Isn’t it the deep connection of ing polarizing frames and because gin story and continues to the the Native Americans to the sacred- politicians use these frames to rise present day. ness of our landscapes, showing us to power. It is racist because it LLETTERETTER TTOO TTHEHE EEDITORDITOR America cannot become great that if we degrade what surrounds makes the non-white Other into a without embracing and working us, we degrade ourselves? Isn’t it faceless mass of complaining, an- through the genocidal suffering the manifold contributions of all the gry, helpless, lawbreaking vic- Heart Health Month undergone by Native Americans different streams of immigrants (in- tims—or, in the case of Obama, into and the way that suffering and including Mr. Trump’s grandfather) an uppity executive who over- and Valentine’s Day justice is entwined with our origin who have made the effort to assimi- stepped his bounds and had to be In time for Valentine’s Day, one and are thriving thanks to an Abbott story and continues to the present late and contribute to the dynamism checked by an obdurate legislative Henderson, Nevada couple shares (formerly St. Jude Medical) device day. of our unity-in-diversity? Isn’t it “No!” It is militaristic because it their miraculous story that shows known as CardioMEMS, the wire- America cannot become great because we remain a beacon of pos- responds to the threat of the Other how surviving heart failure is about less and transportable heart moni- without acknowledging and em- sibility, in spite of setbacks, to with overwhelming force (check love... and a little pillow talk. toring system, which sends perti- bracing the ordeals of the immi- women worldwide? out the kinds of equipment our po- One night, Camille Seitz was nent health measurements straight grants who have flowed in from so Our public airways and our poli- lice have come to possess since 9- struck with chest pain and rushed to their doctors. many countries and still try to come tics have been polluted by an insidi- 11-01). to the hospital. She was given a dim To get their daily heart measure- in until the present day. ous fog of polarization, based im- And so at this moment a huge prognosis: congestive heart failure. ments, Bob and Camille have to lay America cannot become great plicitly in white male privilege, gap has been manufactured in our Doctors doubted whether she’d on a pillow for a few minutes each without continuing to push for gen- which denies the full human real- country, a gap that has the odd qual- even make it through the night. A day. They cherish this time together der equality and overcoming gaps ity of the other-than-white. Events ity of being very real and at the few months after her survival, and call it their “pillow talk.” They of worth that continue to the present like 9-11 didn’t help, but the con- same time the grandest of illusions. Camille’s husband, Bob, began ex- say it’s the key for maintaining a day. tinuous sneer of commentator-en- The manipulators of political and periencing many of the same symp- healthy marriage and set of loving What makes us special as a na- tertainers like Rush Limbaugh has media power would have us be- toms. He too was diagnosed with hearts. tion? Even beyond our freedoms, further frayed the delicate web of lieve that there is an unbridgeable congestive heart failure. Sincerley, isn’t it the soul power of the Afri- civil discourse, where listening is (See Myers, Page 17) Both Camille and Bob survived Laura Winchester can-American experience, the steel equal in value to speaking. A habit Muth (Continued from Page 14) from seven terrorist-infected coun- Yet Sen. Lindsey Graham and tries. others are whimpering because In response, Uber announced it President Donald Trump wants to was suspending its “surge” pricing see if he can work with Putin and to help passengers stranded by the avoid a dangerous escalation of taxicab protest. But after getting U.S.-Russian tensions. flak from libs, the company later Just because Putin got away with announced its decision wasn’t in murder (literally) while Obama was support of the president’s executive in our White House doesn’t mean order. he’ll get the same free ride with Shortly after that, Lyft weighed Trump in command. in on the anti-Trump/pro-terrorist So critics like this Trump-hating brouhaha and issued its own version putz senator from South Carolina of “fake news”... (who Trump beat like a drum in last “This weekend, Trump closed year’s GOP primary) ought to just the country’s borders to refugees, shut up and give the man a chance immigrants, and even documented to see if a new relationship — based residents from around the world on American strength rather than based on their country of origin. American weakness –- can be es- Banning people of a particular faith tablished between our two super- or creed, race or identity, sexuality powers rather than make Obama’s or ethnicity, from entering the U.S. bad situation even worse. is antithetical to both Lyft’s and our * * * * * nation’s core values. We stand What’s a good gun firmly against these actions, and rights fella to do will not be silent on issues that While I’ve used both Uber and threaten the values of our commu- Lyft over the last couple of years, nity.” after reading how Uber banned In addition to outright lying guns for both their drivers and their about Trump’s executive order, Lyft riders after an Uber driver in Chi- also announced it was donating $1 cago used his lawful concealed million to the uber-liberal ACLU. weapon to stop a nutjob who was Uber’s no angel, but Lyft is pure shooting into a crowd of people, I political evil for conservatives. switched exclusively to Lyft. Screw you, Lyft. App deleted. Then I read that Lyft has a simi- Chuck Muth is president of Citi- lar anti-Second Amendment policy. zen Outreach, a non-profit public Then, over the weekend, taxis in policy grassroots advocacy organi- New York staged a strike at JFK zation and publisher of airport in New York to protest Presi- NevadaNewsandViews.com. He dent Donald Trump’s temporary may be reached by email at ban on travel into the United States [email protected]. Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 February 1-7, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 Veterans needed now to fix JASTA! President Trump’s immigration ban is magnificently right By Dario Herrera Mukasey, and Former National Se- By David P. Goldman The legal issues will be sorted certain level of terrorism as the cost never once criticized Hamas terror- Bear Witness Central out soon enough. It’s the right of doing business, and the people ism in the Middle East. Veterans In Politics curity Advisor Stephen Hadley, President Trump kicked over a policy, despite liberal whining and grudgingly accept it. Americans The Obama administration and International Inc. wrote an open letter outlining their hornet’s nest by imposing a 90-day some conservative complaints. don’t see why they should sacrifice the Bush administration hoped to The Justice Against Sponsors of concerns and opposition to JASTA. ban on immigration from selected The liberals claim that the im- their safety or sense of security to persuade Islamist extremists like Terrorism Act (JASTA), vetoed by 3) 19 retired military leaders Muslim countries in keeping with migration halt will convince Mus- accommodate the hurt feelings of the Muslim Brotherhood (of which President Obama but overridden on wrote an open letter to Congress his campaign pledges. Andrew lims that the U.S. administration other people. Prof. Mead compares Hamas is the Palestinian branch) to September 28, 2016, is now law. highlighting their opposition to McCarthy, the federal prosecutor isn’t fighting ISIS and other terror- this to America’s refusal to accept change their spots and turn peace- The bill’s unintended consequences JASTA. They stated, “The unin- who convicted the blind sheikh and ists, but Muslims as a religious Jewish immigrants during the Ho- ful. That didn’t work. on veterans, national security and tended consequences of this legis- his accomplices of the first World group. Some conservatives, e.g. locaust. I respect Mead, but I find The alternative is to serve notice the principle of sovereign immunity lation could bring a chain reaction Trade Center bombing, explains Walter Russell Mead, call it “cal- the comparison offensive: How on Muslim governments: If they could be extremely damaging. If around the world, giving other why the ban is legal — despite a lous.” The latter characterization is many Jewish refugees from Hitler don’t crack down on terrorists and JASTA is reciprocated by foreign countries license to target the U.S. federal judge’s restraining order misleading. It is callous towards murdered civilians at random (the their supporters, we won’t let their governments, the U.S.’s military, military and enable foreign courts against implementation of the or- individual Muslims but merciful to answer is, not one)? citizens into the United States until diplomatic and intelligence person- to bring suits against American ser- der. I’ll leave it to the legal experts American citizens, who have the As for the argument that the we find ways to vet entrants our- nel would be at risk of facing law- vicemen and women for actions to explain why this is yet another right to go about their business measure will alienate Muslims, pre- selves. suits in foreign courts. taken in the line of duty.” outrageous abuse of power by the without fear of mass terrorist at- cisely the opposite is true. Many The terrorists have been winning Furthermore, the risk of lawsuit 4) Former CIA Director David judiciary. DAVID P. GOLDMAN tacks. In Europe, the elites accept a Muslim governments, institutions, the intelligence war because a very against U.S. servicemen and Petraeus stated, “if this undoes that and individuals do not actively sup- large number of Muslims fear the women would severely limit the bedrock principle of international port terrorism, but tolerate it. Ac- terrorists more than they do the Mace tive terrorists are a small minority, counterterrorism efforts of the U.S.’s ability to conduct Congress unfortunately could not, ror and haul us into court as a na- terrorists to justice and prevent ter- law of sovereign immunity, we will (Continued from Page 14) that the client is acting in violation of the Cole Memo. but they swim in a sea of broader United States and other Western counterterrorism and national secu- stand up for veterans and support tion and haul the people that we rorism in the first place.” be the ones most likely will prove Finally, if a bank files the SAR as marijuana termina- bank, its employee, and the customer could face crimi- Muslim opinion that sympathizes governments. The terrorists infest rity abroad During the lame duck the proposal. give the responsibility to defend the Both Senators expressed that to be the most targeted, the most tion, it means that it has closed that account. nal penalties. with terrorists like Hamas in Gaza Muslim communities and operate session, Senators John McCain (R- When introducing their plan to nation into foreign courts,” Sena- they would make modifying JASTA vulnerable.” Marijuana Suspicious Activity Reports The downside to all of the reporting is that it is ex- or Hezbollah in Lebanon. like a gangland protection racket. AZ) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) fix JASTA, Senators McCain and tor Graham stated on November 30, a top legislative priority in 2017. Congress also began expressing pensive. Naturally, these costs get passed down to the Banks with marijuana clients must file a Suspicious The last time the Pew Institute It is dangerous to stand up to them. introduced a plan to fix JASTA. Graham argued that the law must 2016. Congress should support this pro- second thoughts. A bi-partisan client, the marijuana business. A marijuana account is Activity Report, a “SAR,” each quarter. The report surveyed Muslim opinion about This will change when Muslims While the proposal was not success- be narrowed to only hold liable gov- “If we don’t fix JASTA, our abil- posal to fix JASTA in order to pro- group of 28 Senators signed an open reported to cost as much as $400 to $1,000 each month; does not necessarily mean that a client is doing some- Hezbollah and Hamas (in 2010), it fear the U.S. government more than ful in 2016, fixing JASTA in 2017 ernments that knowingly engage ity to defend ourselves will be un- tect the safety and well-being of the letter agreeing to address JASTA’s others reported that it cost closer to $3,500 monthly. thing illegal; rather, there are two reporting classifica- found majorities or very large mi- they fear the terrorists. with a terrorist organization. dermined and the people we ask to U.S.’s service men and women. For more information regarding Nevada laws, or if to protect national security and vet- “unintended consequences.” tions. norities in support of these terror- Is that cruel? Of course. The Widespread Opposition you feel your rights have been violated, please call erans interest should remain top “If we don’t make this change, go into harm’s way on our behalf a) Senate Foreign Relations If the SAR is filed as marijuana limited, it means ists in most of the largest Muslim world is cruel, but its cruelty is not Mace Yampolsky & Associates. Call or text us at (702) priority in Congress. here’s what I fear: That other coun- will be placed in jeopardy,” argued and Second Thoughts: Committee Chairman Bob Corker that the marijuana client is running their business countries. In the United States, the of our making. The first duty of the 385-9777. We are available 24/7 for emergencies. If The Fix: tries will pass laws like this and they Senator McCain on December 8, Senators McCain and Graham (R-TN) said, “I have tremendous within the parameters of the federal Justice Council on American-Islamic Re- U.S. government is to show kind- you need help, CALL NOW before it is too late. We can During the lame duck session, will say that the United States is li- 2016. “America must pursue jus- were not the only leaders to express concerns about the sovereign im- Department’s requirements. If the SAR is filed as lations (CAIR)–founded by the pro- ness to prospective American vic- help! Senators McCain and Graham in- able for engaging in drone attacks tice, but in the long run, JASTA will concern over JASTA. Congress munity procedures that could be set marijuana priority, it means that the bank is suspicious Hamas Islamic Association for Pal- tims of terrorism. And it’s great to troduced a plan to fix JASTA, but or other activity in the War on Ter- make it harder, not easier, to bring passed the legislation in September in place by other countries as a re- estine–routinely denounces acts of have a president with the guts to do despite widespread opposition from sult of this vote.” Maramis terror on American soil, but has something about it. the country’s top defense and na- b) House Armed Services Com- (Continued from Page 13) ing what they perceive it to be and was both constitutionally sound and tional security leaders, the White Whiteness and the “Other” mittee Chairman Mac Thornberry terrorist attacks by foreign nation- how they imagine it will help) — lawful, whether they liked him or House and Congressional leader- (R-TX) argued that, “JASTA in- Myers By Winslow Myers of continuous rant has overtaken the als admitted to the United States, it predominantly all those who voted not and agreed with what he did or (Continued from Page 15) by the way we sort ourselves into ship, national and international edi- creases the risk posed to American “... if you want to be part of the easy camaraderie of shared citizen- is hereby ordered as follows: for and/or supported Trump’s cam- not? What about President Bush? distance between the pain of the homogenous groups of adherents torial boards and a growing num- military and intelligence personnel, solution, the road ahead is clear: ship that is still possible. Our me- Section 1. Purpose. The visa- paign promises right from the start What about Clinton? What about pro-Trump unemployed coal miner on the Internet, is the Big Lie in an ber of foreign nations, including diplomats, and others serving our Recognize you’re the enemy they dia culture has gone from the al- issuance process plays a crucial — all the way up to Sally Q. Yates, Nixon, for Pete’s sake?) So I ask and the pain of the anti-Trump black interdependent world. This wall some of the U.S.’s closest allies. country around the world... and need; show concern, not contempt, ready sensational “if it bleeds, it role in detecting individuals with the acting attorney general, con- myself, why in the world can there woman who experiences housing will inevitably crumble and fall. 1) Defense Secretary Ash Carter, calls further into question the reli- demning it as unconstitutional and be so much dissention over such big for the wounds of those that brought leads,” to the far more deeply sen- terrorist ties and stopping them discrimination, or the pain of a pro- There are many reasons why citi- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of ability of the U.S. as an ally.” from entering the United States. unlawful. Apparently her defiance issues? They pay those lawyers big Trump to power; by all means be sational “if it divides, it abides.” Trump Christian evangelist who zens did or did not vote for Donald Staff General Joseph Dunford and What You Can Do: Perhaps in no instance was that could have led to only one of three bucks to go over every word in the patient with democracy and This perversion of our precious feels overwhelmed by the pace of Trump, but are the differences be- CIA Director John Brennan all It is clear that JASTA’s unin- more apparent than the terrorist at- outcomes: 1) she could have quit Constitution, every line, every pos- struggle relentlessly to free yourself freedom of speech is far more dan- change and the pain of an anti- tween those who did and those who wrote letters to Congress prior to tended consequences are too risk- tacks of September 11, 2001, when her job, not being willing to follow sible meaning of intent, and yet from the shackles of the caricature gerous than crying “Fire!” in a Trump transgender student being did not all that great? They can still the veto override warning of the ing for the U.S., its military person- State Department policy prevented the dictates of our president and there will always be the “Republi- the populists have drawn of you.” crowded theater — because it is bullied at school. be overcome — by keeping in mind legislation’s implications on na- nel and its foreign allies. Now, it’s consular officers from properly therefore not fulfilling the require- can” version of what it means and —Andrés Miguel Rondón based in the materialism, racism That is the most effective way how much we have in common, and tional security. critical that veterans and all con- scrutinizing the visa applications of ments of her position; 2) she could the “Democrat” version, or even the America cannot become great and militarism against which Mar- that the Powers That Be try to main- how illusory is the power of the 2) Nine National Security Ex- cerned parties weigh-in with Con- several of the 19 foreign nationals have continued her defiance while “Do we like our president or not?” without embracing and working tin Luther King warned us not long tain a high wall that blocks our forces that seek to artificially divide perts, including Former Secretary gress through calls, emails and in- who went on to murder nearly hoping for “the best,” whatever that version. through the tragedy of slavery—all WINSLOW MYERS before he was assassinated. progress toward the inclusive equal- us. of Defense William Cohen, Former person meetings to urge them to fix 3,000 Americans. And while the would have been — keeping her job I really wonder if all those law- that has unfolded from the way that of dignity that has been hardened It is materialist because media opportunity society we think we are * * * * * U.S. Attorney General Michael JASTA in 2017. visa-issuance process was re- but being at constant odds with her yers have the Noah Webster dictio- almost unimaginable suffering and upon the anvil of unmerited suffer- figures make piles of money by us- viewed and amended after the Sep- boss, probably having to walk on nary of the day from when the Con- and can still become. Winslow Myers, syndicated by injustice is entwined with our ori- ing? Isn’t it the deep connection of ing polarizing frames and because tember 11 attacks to better detect eggshells (or such) for the duration stitution was drawn up. One of the Obama urged us to overcome PeaceVoice, is the author of “Liv- gin story and continues to the the Native Americans to the sacred- politicians use these frames to rise would-be terrorists from receiving of her time in that position; 3) or first rules of understanding any our divisions. He was right to try ing Beyond War: A Citizen’s present day. ness of our landscapes, showing us to power. It is racist because it LLETTERETTER TTOO TTHEHE EEDITORDITOR visas, these measures did not stop she could be fired. Well, we prob- document is to understand the and time will vindicate him. The Guide,” serves on the Boards of America cannot become great that if we degrade what surrounds makes the non-white Other into a attacks by foreign nationals who ably all know by now that option meaning of each and every word wall between us and them (fill in Beyond War and the War Preven- without embracing and working us, we degrade ourselves? Isn’t it faceless mass of complaining, an- were admitted to the United States. #3 was the winning outcome. (Of used and to be sure that everyone the us; fill in the them), reinforced tion Initiative. through the genocidal suffering the manifold contributions of all the gry, helpless, lawbreaking vic- Heart Health Month Numerous foreign-born indi- course — even though it might not who is going to read and abide by undergone by Native Americans different streams of immigrants (in- tims—or, in the case of Obama, into viduals have been convicted or im- have anything to do with her defi- that document all agree to those and the way that suffering and including Mr. Trump’s grandfather) an uppity executive who over- and Valentine’s Day plicated in terrorism-related crimes ance — Ms. Yakes is left over from meanings. Meanings change over justice is entwined with our origin who have made the effort to assimi- stepped his bounds and had to be In time for Valentine’s Day, one and are thriving thanks to an Abbott since September 11, 2001, includ- the Obama Administration.) the years, and we cannot use today’s story and continues to the present late and contribute to the dynamism checked by an obdurate legislative Henderson, Nevada couple shares (formerly St. Jude Medical) device ing foreign nationals who entered The White House said, by way dictionary to understand what was day. of our unity-in-diversity? Isn’t it “No!” It is militaristic because it their miraculous story that shows known as CardioMEMS, the wire- the United States after receiving of explanation for the firing, Yates meant in 1787. had “betrayed the Department of I totally believe that Donald America cannot become great because we remain a beacon of pos- responds to the threat of the Other how surviving heart failure is about less and transportable heart moni- visitor, student, or employment visas, or who entered through the Justice by refusing to enforce a le- Trump has America’s best interests without acknowledging and em- sibility, in spite of setbacks, to with overwhelming force (check love... and a little pillow talk. toring system, which sends perti- United States refugee resettlement gal order designed to protect the at heart. Yet whether because he bracing the ordeals of the immi- women worldwide? out the kinds of equipment our po- One night, Camille Seitz was nent health measurements straight program. Deteriorating conditions citizens of the United States” and doesn’t have the experience of how grants who have flowed in from so Our public airways and our poli- lice have come to possess since 9- struck with chest pain and rushed to their doctors. in certain countries due to war, denounced her as “an Obama ad- to put those best interests into an tics have been polluted by an insidi- to the hospital. She was given a dim To get their daily heart measure- many countries and still try to come 11-01). strife, disaster, and civil unrest in- ministration appointee who is weak actual working plan, or his ego is ous fog of polarization, based im- prognosis: congestive heart failure. ments, Bob and Camille have to lay in until the present day. And so at this moment a huge crease the likelihood that terrorists on borders and very weak on ille- too big to accept being told other- America cannot become great plicitly in white male privilege, gap has been manufactured in our Doctors doubted whether she’d on a pillow for a few minutes each will use any means possible to en- gal immigration.” wise and then having to take that without continuing to push for gen- which denies the full human real- country, a gap that has the odd qual- even make it through the night. A day. They cherish this time together ter the United States. The United So, is the executive order valid? advice, we kind of ended up with a der equality and overcoming gaps ity of the other-than-white. Events ity of being very real and at the few months after her survival, and call it their “pillow talk.” They States must be vigilant during the According to an article in the At- big mess that didn’t have to be. of worth that continue to the present like 9-11 didn’t help, but the con- same time the grandest of illusions. Camille’s husband, Bob, began ex- say it’s the key for maintaining a visa-issuance process to ensure that lantic, by Krishnadev Calamur, “In- There were so many aspects of this day. tinuous sneer of commentator-en- The manipulators of political and periencing many of the same symp- healthy marriage and set of loving those approved for admission do deed, Trump has broad discretion would-be great plan to keep us all What makes us special as a na- tertainers like Rush Limbaugh has media power would have us be- toms. He too was diagnosed with hearts. not intend to harm Americans and under the law to bar a class of per- safer, but somehow many of them tion? Even beyond our freedoms, further frayed the delicate web of lieve that there is an unbridgeable congestive heart failure. Sincerley, that they have no ties to terrorism. son deemed detrimental to the U.S. got lost in his fervor to just do it. DO YOU NEED AN EDITOR? isn’t it the soul power of the Afri- civil discourse, where listening is (See Myers, Page 17) Both Camille and Bob survived Laura Winchester (Comment added by Greg from entering the country. Leopold, So, how do most people feel to- Have you been embarrassed lately when someone pointed can-American experience, the steel equal in value to speaking. A habit Myre, NPR International Editor: the immigration lawyer, said the day regarding our new president’s out to you that you misspelled a word in your report or maybe This executive order does not in- issue will have to be resolved by attempt at making America safer for had a whole sentence all messed up? Have you personally clude any countries from which the courts.” all? Do we want to hang him or hug felt that you could’ve done a much better job on that manuscript radicalized Muslims have actually “The problem we’ve got there,” him? (This is not a real question, Muth but just didn’t have the time? (Continued from Page 14) from seven terrorist-infected coun- killed Americans in the U.S. since Leopold said, “is that this is unprec- because I don’t believe in hanging Yet Sen. Lindsey Graham and tries. Sept. 11, 2001.) edented.” And so it is. anyone, and I have great hopes that Why put off doing what you know you should have done before: others are whimpering because In response, Uber announced it And it makes no mention of Well, perhaps this particular situ- Donald will improve with time.) call in an editor! As a word-, sentence-, and document-doctor, President Donald Trump wants to was suspending its “surge” pricing Saudi Arabia, from which have ation is unprecedented, but cer- * * * * * she will fix what needs fixing by adding a little of this or that, to help passengers stranded by the come several of the 9/11 terrorists. tainly it is not unprecedented for Maramis Choufani is the Man- see if he can work with Putin and and taking out what shouldn’t have been there in the first place. avoid a dangerous escalation of taxicab protest. But after getting As to the legality of that execu- presidents to be accused of doing aging Editor of the Las Vegas Tri- tive order, apparently there is still something that others claim is un- bune. She writes a weekly column U.S.-Russian tensions. flak from libs, the company later Give yourself the luxury of looking your best in print! much disagreement over its consti- constitutional, or even unlawful. in this newspaper. To contact Just because Putin got away with announced its decision wasn’t in [email protected]. 702-706-6875. murder (literally) while Obama was support of the president’s executive tutionality, and reactions to it range (Was everyone in agreement that Maramis, email her at in our White House doesn’t mean order. from those praising it (at least prais- what Obama did while president [email protected]. he’ll get the same free ride with Shortly after that, Lyft weighed Trump in command. in on the anti-Trump/pro-terrorist So critics like this Trump-hating brouhaha and issued its own version putz senator from South Carolina of “fake news”... (who Trump beat like a drum in last “This weekend, Trump closed year’s GOP primary) ought to just the country’s borders to refugees, shut up and give the man a chance immigrants, and even documented to see if a new relationship — based residents from around the world on American strength rather than based on their country of origin. American weakness –- can be es- Banning people of a particular faith tablished between our two super- or creed, race or identity, sexuality powers rather than make Obama’s or ethnicity, from entering the U.S. bad situation even worse. is antithetical to both Lyft’s and our * * * * * nation’s core values. We stand What’s a good gun firmly against these actions, and rights fella to do will not be silent on issues that While I’ve used both Uber and threaten the values of our commu- Lyft over the last couple of years, nity.” after reading how Uber banned In addition to outright lying guns for both their drivers and their about Trump’s executive order, Lyft riders after an Uber driver in Chi- also announced it was donating $1 cago used his lawful concealed million to the uber-liberal ACLU. weapon to stop a nutjob who was Uber’s no angel, but Lyft is pure shooting into a crowd of people, I political evil for conservatives. switched exclusively to Lyft. Screw you, Lyft. App deleted. Then I read that Lyft has a simi- Chuck Muth is president of Citi- lar anti-Second Amendment policy. zen Outreach, a non-profit public Then, over the weekend, taxis in policy grassroots advocacy organi- New York staged a strike at JFK zation and publisher of airport in New York to protest Presi- NevadaNewsandViews.com. He dent Donald Trump’s temporary may be reached by email at ban on travel into the United States [email protected]. Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 ENTERTAINMENT Celebrity Pop Artist Romero Britto By Sandy Zimmerman the artist paint, ask questions and Las Vegas Tribune hopefully commission a unique Photos by Celebrity Artist work of art from one of these well- Romero Britto known and talented people. The excitement of meeting Ce- It is a dynamic and every-chang- lebrity Artist Romero Britto and ing gallery, with offerings ranging seeing his work brought VIP’s, spe- from exhibitions of globally-recog- cial guests and the press to the Gal- nized Artists to in-gallery concerts lery of Music and Art, in the Fo- and new art form installations. For rum Shops at Caesars Palace. information, call 702.985.7947. I wanted to experience the art of http://gma-lv.com/ the world’s most famous pop artist, * * * * * to understand his work. Romero’s Award winning Sandy brings his whimsical look at the Zimmerman is a syndicated colum- world as he skillfully plays with nist featuring Show and Dining re- bright colors and a variety of views, travel, health, luxury and shapes. more. Sandy is talk show host of the Britto’s art is optimistic, he sees Las Vegas Today Show programs the world differently taking a and Discover the Ultimate Vacation simple subject as a dog creating travel specials. Suggest topics for humor, expressing the warmth and articles or for questions please con- friendship of a hug and his head- tact Sandy at 702-515-0846 or turning mega-sized sculpture of [email protected]. palm trees — North Star at The SUGGESTION: Do you have a fave Shops at 5th and Alton, Miami show in Las Vegas or around the Beach. US? Please let us know and you can Britto’s paintings and large win free show tickets or other sculptures are defined by his tech- prizes. Send the name of your fave nique simplifying the theme while Artist Romero Britto, left, with Elton John restaurant, the reasons why you like keeping its basic features. Whether artists, whose works combine mu- and contemporary art forms that We intend to hold shows in the it, with your telephone number and it is a painting or sculpture, you can sical themes, celebrity portraiture range in genre and in medium. gallery every 4-6 weeks and you email to Sandy Zimmerman at recognize celebrity artist Romero will have the opportunity to watch [email protected]. Britto’s work! Perhaps because Britto was self- taught, he had an opportunity to be free, unrestrained and experiment with his own paintings bringing original works of art. Romero Britto will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at the Gallery of Music & Art at the Forum Shops in Caesars Palace. His exhibition opened on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, with a live Artist Appearance and will present until February 20, 2017. Gallery of Music and Art located in the Forum Shops at Caesars is offering a unique collection of talented and famous artists whose works combine musical themes, celebrity portraits, musicians and new contemporary art forms. The Gallery of Music & Art is Las Vegas’ premier Fine Art Gal- lery, and is known globally for their curatorial expertise and Collections. The gallery exhibits a wealth of art, including fine art originals, It’s carefully curated Collections of fine art and modern objects and installations represent a unique collection of world-renown and distinguished Americana, by Artist Romero Britto, 2016

Dog, by Artist Romero Britto, 2016

The Hug, by Artist Romero Britto, 2016

In Love, sculpture by Celebrity Artist Romero Britto

Sculpture by Celebrity Artist Romero Britto, North Star — The Shops at 5th and Alton, Miami Beach Red Key, by Artist Romero Britto Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 February 1-7, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 19 “Variety Salutes Hollywood” at Oscar viewing party on Sunday, Feb. 26 at Brenden Theaters at the Palms Casino Resort ENTERTAINMENT This Week Celebrity Pop Artist Romero Britto in Las Vegas By Sandy Zimmerman the artist paint, ask questions and Las Vegas Tribune hopefully commission a unique Photos by Celebrity Artist work of art from one of these well- By Mike Kermani Romero Britto known and talented people. The excitement of meeting Ce- It is a dynamic and every-chang- lebrity Artist Romero Britto and ing gallery, with offerings ranging seeing his work brought VIP’s, spe- from exhibitions of globally-recog- cial guests and the press to the Gal- nized Artists to in-gallery concerts By Mike Kermani prime filet fresh winter truffles, * * * * * lery of Music and Art, in the Fo- and new art form installations. For Las Vegas Tribune maitake, bloomsdale spinach, rum Shops at Caesars Palace. information, call 702.985.7947. For the seventh year, Variety The truffle jus 42. Tuesday, February I wanted to experience the art of http://gma-lv.com/ Children’s Charity will host the best 14, 5pm-close (dinner only), SUG- the world’s most famous pop artist, * * * * * Oscar Viewing party in town, “Va- ARCANE raw bar grill. to understand his work. Romero’s Award winning Sandy riety Salutes Hollywood” on Sun- RESERVATIONS: Must be se- brings his whimsical look at the Zimmerman is a syndicated colum- day, Feb. 26, 2017 with a Red Car- cured with a credit card, and then world as he skillfully plays with nist featuring Show and Dining re- pet and pre-Oscar coverage starting reconfirmed by Monday, February bright colors and a variety of views, travel, health, luxury and at 4 p.m. on the big screen at 13. shapes. more. Sandy is talk show host of the Brenden Theaters at The Palms. All * * * * * Britto’s art is optimistic, he sees Las Vegas Today Show programs proceeds will benefit Variety The the world differently taking a and Discover the Ultimate Vacation Children’s Charity as they partner simple subject as a dog creating travel specials. 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Also in- new way to experience Shake O.G. Shack in New York City’s Gallery of Music and Art located show coverage starting at 5:30 p.m. opera Eugene Onegin, by Pyotr cluded: two flutes of Champagne, Shack for our guests—meeting Madison Square Park. in the Forum Shops at Caesars is PST. Awards Day festivities will Tchaikovsky at the Winchester Cul- chocolate dipped strawberries and them where they are, when they The Shack App was created in offering a unique collection of tal- take place at the award-winning tural Center February 17–26, 2017. customized music for the perfect want, on their terms,” said Randy collaboration with several key part- ented and famous artists whose Brenden Theatres & IMAX This husband and wife team romantic ambiance. 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Sculpture by Celebrity Artist Romero Britto, North Star — The Shops at 5th and Alton, Miami Beach Red Key, by Artist Romero Britto Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 Earl Turner, “The Journey” at The Southpoint with special guest Denise Turner-Collins Pins and Needles Art Show: Join the Shadow Mountain Quilters at the 21st Annual Pins and Needles Art Show. During the three-day event, visitors will have the opportunity to view exquisite quilts and needle art items, while enjoying demonstrations, silent auctions, quilt appraisals, door prizes and more. This year’s theme will be “Fantasy.” Date: Friday, Feb. 17–Sunday, Feb. 19 Time: Friday, Feb. 17 and Sat- urday, Feb. 18: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. Details: Admission is $5/day, $8 for multi-day wristband. Kids under 12 are FREE — Husbands FREE with wives. Location: Nevada Treasure RV Resort; Hwy 160 at the corner of Leslie. 2017 Hot Air Balloon Festival: Take an adventure with the entire family to the 2017 Hot Air Balloon Green Valley at 702.802.7300. ent height this February. Festival in Pahrump. The festival Exclusively for the Valentine Pahrump’s celebrated Hot Air features more than 30 hot air bal- Wine Night, Life Time Athletic’s Balloon Festival takes place this loon pilots from the western states, Kids Academy will host an ex- month, as well as new museum lec- tethered balloon rides, music, en- By Jerry Fink offer couples and families a beau- tended in-club kids’ night for chil- tures, and the Pins and Needles Art tertainment, a balloon glow show, Las Vegas Tribune tiful backdrop to capture their love. dren ages 5 to 12. The night will Show. Stay up to date with every- tasty food and more. For more in- SOUTHPOINT SHOWROOM On Sunday, Feb 12 from 12:30 include a pizza party, swimming, thing happening in Pahrump by vis- formation or to purchase carnival February 17, 18, 19 at 7:30 pm p.m. to 3:30 p.m., couples can book games and a movie from 5 to 11 iting, www.visitpahrump.com. wristbands, head to My musical journey began in a a 15-minute photo session in the p.m. Registration for the kids’ night Pahrump Valley Museum Lec- visitpahrump.com/events coffee house in Columbia, MO... North Gallery for $150. The price is priced at $30 per child and may ture Series: Calling all history Date: Friday, February 24- Sun- just me and my guitar. includes the photographer’s rate be made by contacting the club’s buffs: the Pahrump Valley Museum day, February 26 At 19, I “ran away with the and up to five select digital images. activity center at 702.802.7300. is dedicated to inspiring curiosity Friday, February 24 Balloon band” and joined a traveling R&B Mini-sessions must be booked * * * * * and teaching the rich history and lift-off: 7 a.m. Soul Revue and life has never been and prepaid in advance, space is XCYCLE LAS VEGAS culture of Pahrump through its one- Carnival and Vendors open: 4 the same! I played, I danced, I sang, limited, and up to 10 people may HOSTED RIDE TO BENEFIT of-a-kind exhibits that include early p.m. ... I did whatever I could to hone attend families photo shoots. THE NEVADA SOCIETY FOR farming and mining equipment, Balloon Glow Show: 6 p.m. the craft that I loved. Reservations can be made by THE PREVENTION OF early relics from cowboys and pio- Saturday, February 25 Bal- When I settled in Shreveport, emailing [email protected] CRUETLY TO ANIMALS neers, and Native American arti- loons lift-off: 7 a.m. LA, I joined a County and Western and mention the “Mini Valentine’s XCYCLE Las Vegas hosted its facts. Carnival/ Car Show /Vendors Band. Yes, you read that right! Shoot” in the email. Additional first Nevada Society for the Preven- In addition to the historic items open: 8 a.m. From R&B to Country... photos and holiday cards will also tion of Cruelty to Animals on display, the Pahrump Valley Mu- Tethered Balloon Rides: 10 a.m. Eventually, the road would call be available through the photogra- (NSPCA) charity ride to benefit the seum offers a monthly lecture se- Balloon Glow Show: 6 p.m. me again and I wound up in Las pher. organization on Saturday, Jan. 21. ries that covers a wide range of top- Sunday, February 26 Balloons Vegas, Baby! Home! For more information about the With high-energy and uplifted ics. lift-off: 7 a.m. This is the most personal show Neon Museum, go to spirits, 35 riders participated in a Date: Second Saturday of the Carnival/Vendors open: 8 a.m. I’ve ever performed anywhere! I re- www.neonmuseum.org or call 45-minute RYTHMX class that was month; Feb. 11 Tethered Balloon Rides: 10 a.m. discover the heart of who I am as (702) 387-6366. set and choreographed to high-en- Time: 1 p.m. (Weather Permitting) an entertainer. I promise you sur- * * * * * ergy music in the state-of-the-art Details: February’s guest Details: Admission to the festi- prises. I will take it back home to WINE AND DINE YOUR cycle studio, located in Boca Park. speaker features the President of the val is free of charge. Carnival my gospel roots. VALENTINE AT LIFE TIME Riders that participated in the Pahrump Chapter of the Daughters wristbands are $20 presale and The Champion Center Choir ATHLETIC GREEN event raised $2,253 and donated of the American Revolution, Paula $25 at the event. Tethered balloon will join me for a rousing finale! VALLEY’S ‘VALENTINE over $500 worth of items in sup- Gibson. Gibson will be speaking rides are $10. AND FOR THE VERY FIRST WINE NIGHT’ port of the organization. about the organization and how to Location: Petrack Park; 150 NV- TIME, my baby sister, Denise, will Life Time Athletic Green Valley, Throughout the charity ride, become a member. She will also 160, Pahrump, NV 89060 be joining me onstage as my spe- located at 121 Carnegie St. in XCYLE hosted the NSPCA and touch on genealogy research. Jerry Fink is an entertainment cial guest! Henderson, invites Las Vegas resi- helped facilitate two adoptions of Admission to the event is free. columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune Three Amazing Nights! Friday, dents to wine and dine their Valen- the organization’s dogs. The Location: Pahrump Valley Mu- newspaper and writes a weekly col- Saturday & Sunday February 17, tine at its Valentine Wine Night NSPCA is an organization that seum; 401 E. Basin Ave, Pahrump, umn. To contact Fink, email him at 18, 19 at 7:30 pm. from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. works to place rescued animals in NV 89060 jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. Reserve Your Tickets Now! Call 11. loving homes. Red Rock Periodon- (702) 797-8055 The indulgent evening will fea- tics & Implantology sponsored the * * * * * ture wine tastings, paired with light charity ride for the local non-profit. CELEBRATE LOVE WITH appetizers and desserts to comple- XCYCLE Las Vegas will host NEON MUSEUM’S ment each vintage. At the end of the future charity rides, where more in- VALENTINE’S PHOTO night, all guests are invited to take formation can be found at SESSIONS FOR COUPLES home two complimentary bottles of xcyclelv.com or by calling 702- AND FAMILIES their favorite wine. 489-6099. Valentine’s photo mini-sessions Tickets to Valentine Wine Night * * * * * in North Gallery offered Sunday, are priced at $25 per person for ESCALATE YOUR Feb. 12. adults ages 21 and over for both FEBRUARY WITH EVENTS Following the success and inter- members and non-members. IN PAHRUMP est in the holiday photo mini-ses- More information is available by Pahrump — Experience fun, sions, the Neon Museum will now contacting Life Time Athletic games and adventures at a differ- Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 February 1-7, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 21 Earl Turner, “The Journey” at The Southpoint with special guest Denise Turner-Collins Pins and Needles Art Show: EALTH IFESTYLES Join the Shadow Mountain Quilters H L at the 21st Annual Pins and Needles Art Show. During the three-day event, visitors will have the opportunity to view exquisite quilts and Hooters Special& Charity Party needle art items, while enjoying demonstrations, silent auctions, By Sandy Zimmerman quilt appraisals, door prizes and Las Vegas Tribune more. This year’s theme will be Photos by Sandy Zimmerman “Fantasy.” Date: Friday, Feb. 17–Sunday, except hotel room by Hooters Feb. 19 I received an invitation from Time: Friday, Feb. 17 and Sat- Hooters Casino Hotel Las Vegas urday, Feb. 18: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. that offered an evening of charity, Sunday, Feb. 19: 10 a.m. — 3 food, cocktails, the world-famous p.m. Hooters Girls and live entertain- Details: Admission is $5/day, $8 ment in the Mad Onion Restaurant. for multi-day wristband. Kids un- The media, VIP’s and special guests der 12 are FREE — Husbands were rewarded with everything FREE with wives. Hooters promised and more! Location: Nevada Treasure RV The party began with food, food Resort; Hwy 160 at the corner of and so much more food continuing Leslie. throughout the evening. I was 2017 Hot Air Balloon Festival: happy for the opportunity to taste Take an adventure with the entire many of their appetizers and shoot- family to the 2017 Hot Air Balloon ers. Green Valley at 702.802.7300. ent height this February. Festival in Pahrump. The festival Mike Storm, Hooters General Exclusively for the Valentine Pahrump’s celebrated Hot Air features more than 30 hot air bal- Manager, announced their plan. Wine Night, Life Time Athletic’s Balloon Festival takes place this loon pilots from the western states, Kids Academy will host an ex- month, as well as new museum lec- Hooters generosity has brought tethered balloon rides, music, en- their donations to charities honor- By Jerry Fink offer couples and families a beau- tended in-club kids’ night for chil- tures, and the Pins and Needles Art tertainment, a balloon glow show, ing not one but all of the following Las Vegas Tribune tiful backdrop to capture their love. dren ages 5 to 12. The night will Show. Stay up to date with every- tasty food and more. For more in- charities: Habitat for Humanity, SOUTHPOINT SHOWROOM On Sunday, Feb 12 from 12:30 include a pizza party, swimming, thing happening in Pahrump by vis- formation or to purchase carnival Nevada Society for the Prevention February 17, 18, 19 at 7:30 pm p.m. to 3:30 p.m., couples can book games and a movie from 5 to 11 iting, www.visitpahrump.com. wristbands, head to My musical journey began in a a 15-minute photo session in the p.m. Registration for the kids’ night Pahrump Valley Museum Lec- visitpahrump.com/events of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), coffee house in Columbia, MO... North Gallery for $150. The price is priced at $30 per child and may ture Series: Calling all history Date: Friday, February 24- Sun- Three Square Food Bank, Goodwill just me and my guitar. includes the photographer’s rate be made by contacting the club’s buffs: the Pahrump Valley Museum day, February 26 of Southern Nevada, Communities At 19, I “ran away with the and up to five select digital images. activity center at 702.802.7300. is dedicated to inspiring curiosity Friday, February 24 Balloon in Schools, The Salvation Army band” and joined a traveling R&B Mini-sessions must be booked * * * * * and teaching the rich history and lift-off: 7 a.m. Southern Nevada, St. Jude’s Ranch Soul Revue and life has never been and prepaid in advance, space is XCYCLE LAS VEGAS culture of Pahrump through its one- Carnival and Vendors open: 4 for Children, Shine Family Foun- Mike Storm, left, Hooters Hotel’s General Manager, presented the hotel’s contributions to several charities. the same! I played, I danced, I sang, limited, and up to 10 people may HOSTED RIDE TO BENEFIT of-a-kind exhibits that include early p.m. dation and Make-A-Wish Southern Las Vegas Casino, tore down their Foundation. Hotel as they bring their fun and South. Call 866-LV-HOOTS. ... I did whatever I could to hone attend families photo shoots. THE NEVADA SOCIETY FOR farming and mining equipment, Balloon Glow Show: 6 p.m. Nevada. billboards, stopped their print ads, We’re gonna show this Las Ve- playful style to the Three Square Visit the website http:// the craft that I loved. Reservations can be made by THE PREVENTION OF early relics from cowboys and pio- Saturday, February 25 Bal- It was truly an evening of char- pulled their street teams, and took gas what can really happen when Food Bank in Las Vegas. 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Hooters can do this, Hooters Casino Month of Giving as nist, Show and Dining reviews, From R&B to Country... photos and holiday cards will also tion of Cruelty to Animals on display, the Pahrump Valley Mu- Tethered Balloon Rides: 10 a.m. official premiere and worldwide Sounds crazy huh? Let’s find just imagine where we could go if I release them here, and then as an travel, cars, health, luxury and (NSPCA) charity ride to benefit the seum offers a monthly lecture se- Eventually, the road would call be available through the photogra- Balloon Glow Show: 6 p.m. lunch of the Month of Giving when out. Follow Hooters Casino and our everyone did. entire series on YouTube/LVHoots. more. 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Carnival think would happen if a major brand Veterans, and the Make A Wish follows the girls of Hooters Casino the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard [email protected]. my gospel roots. VALENTINE AT LIFE TIME Riders that participated in the Pahrump Chapter of the Daughters wristbands are $20 presale and The Champion Center Choir ATHLETIC GREEN event raised $2,253 and donated of the American Revolution, Paula $25 at the event. Tethered balloon will join me for a rousing finale! VALLEY’S ‘VALENTINE over $500 worth of items in sup- Gibson. Gibson will be speaking rides are $10. AND FOR THE VERY FIRST WINE NIGHT’ port of the organization. about the organization and how to Location: Petrack Park; 150 NV- TIME, my baby sister, Denise, will Life Time Athletic Green Valley, Throughout the charity ride, become a member. She will also 160, Pahrump, NV 89060 be joining me onstage as my spe- located at 121 Carnegie St. in XCYLE hosted the NSPCA and touch on genealogy research. Jerry Fink is an entertainment cial guest! Henderson, invites Las Vegas resi- helped facilitate two adoptions of Admission to the event is free. columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune Three Amazing Nights! Friday, dents to wine and dine their Valen- the organization’s dogs. The Location: Pahrump Valley Mu- newspaper and writes a weekly col- Saturday & Sunday February 17, tine at its Valentine Wine Night NSPCA is an organization that seum; 401 E. Basin Ave, Pahrump, umn. To contact Fink, email him at 18, 19 at 7:30 pm. from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. works to place rescued animals in NV 89060 jfink@ lasvegastribune.com. Reserve Your Tickets Now! Call 11. loving homes. Red Rock Periodon- (702) 797-8055 The indulgent evening will fea- tics & Implantology sponsored the * * * * * ture wine tastings, paired with light charity ride for the local non-profit. CELEBRATE LOVE WITH appetizers and desserts to comple- XCYCLE Las Vegas will host NEON MUSEUM’S ment each vintage. At the end of the future charity rides, where more in- VALENTINE’S PHOTO night, all guests are invited to take formation can be found at SESSIONS FOR COUPLES home two complimentary bottles of xcyclelv.com or by calling 702- AND FAMILIES their favorite wine. 489-6099. Valentine’s photo mini-sessions Tickets to Valentine Wine Night * * * * * in North Gallery offered Sunday, are priced at $25 per person for ESCALATE YOUR Feb. 12. adults ages 21 and over for both FEBRUARY WITH EVENTS Following the success and inter- members and non-members. IN PAHRUMP est in the holiday photo mini-ses- More information is available by Pahrump — Experience fun, sions, the Neon Museum will now contacting Life Time Athletic games and adventures at a differ-

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Debbie Hall Hooter’s newly renovated rooms. Page 22 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 CITY BEAT Celebrating American Heart Month with Go Red For Women Activities Clark County dignitaries and ex- sor: Karl & Cathi Glassman, $2,500 ecutives from the American Heart Platinum Sponsor: Elfa Interna- Association and Las Vegas Go Red tional, APAR Management, Eclipse For Women cause sponsor Dignity & Eastman House, Protect A Bed, Health-St. Rose Dominican will A. Lava & Son, High Risk Preg- share remarks and “flip the switch” nancy Center of Las Vegas, Planned to light the sign red. Furniture Promotions, $1,000 Gold —Feb. 1-6: National Go Red For Sponsors: BoxDrop Mattress & Women sponsor Macy’s will be of- Furniture Direct, Roger Magowitz, fering a 25 percent discount (on Mantua Manufacturing, Restonic selected items) to all customers who Mattress Company, Shari Wagner, purchase an exclusive Macy’s red Angelique Clark, Custom dress pin for $3. One hundred per- Fundraising Solutions, Myra Stone cent of the pin sales benefit Go Red & Monnier Furniture, $500 Silver For Women and will stay in Las Sponsors: David Deye, Coconis Vegas. Furniture, CFS of Indianapolis, —Feb. 1-28: Jamberry will do- Janet Pickett & Jim Ruwe, Furni- nate a portion of the proceeds from ture Fair, Creative Ticking, Maxime every “Love Strong” wrap pur- Knitting, Big Sandy Superstores, chased to the American Heart As- Gary Fazio, Richmond Furniture sociation Las Vegas Division. Gallery, Larry McKay, Jones Fiber, Red will be the color for Las —Feb. 16: From 6:00 to 8:00 $250 Bronze sponsors: David Vegas on the 14th Annual National p.m., Hussong’s Cantina Boca Park Wachendorfer, Great American Wear Red Day, this Friday, Febru- is hosting a happy hour style event Furniture Services, Judi & Kerry ary 3rd, and throughout American to benefit the American Heart As- travel lanes along southbound Ca- mom with medical expenses. Lebensburger, Cranes Mattress Heart Month in February. This year, sociation Las Vegas Division. The sino Center Boulevard between * * * * * Superstore, Englander, Kevin the American Heart Association cel- event will include lite appetizers Bonanza Road and U.S. Highway ebrates the one-year anniversary of (passed), cocktails and raffle prizes. 95 in downtown Las Vegas from 7 Las Vegas Go Red For Women —Feb. 18: From 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through cause sponsor Dignity Health-St. a.m., Dignity Health-St. Rose Do- Friday, January 23 to March 7. In Rose Dominican joining the fight to minican is hosting a Heart Health addition, travel lanes along east- protect women from the dangers of Fair at their Siena campus. A free bound Bonanza Road near Casino heart disease heart-healthy breakfast will be Center Boulevard will also be re- “Dignity Health-St. Rose Do- served from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. and stricted during the same time frame. minican is honored to partner with Cardiologist Herbert Cordero- The closures are required for the American Heart Association to Yordan, MD, will share his insights placing electrical wiring for Active educate Las Vegas women that heart from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registered Traffic Management signs that are disease and stroke kill about one Dietitian Samantha Louie will pro- being erected as part of Project woman every 80 seconds — more vide tips on healthy eating. The Neon — a nearly $1 billion 3.7- than all cancers combined. The good event also includes the following mile-long widening of Interstate 15 news is that 80 percent of cardiac screenings: blood pressure, body fat from the U.S. 95 interchange to events may be prevented with edu- and BMI, carbon monoxide, medi- Sahara Avenue. cation and lifestyle changes. By cation checks (bring medications to Motorists should use caution working together, we’re truly mak- review). Exercise demonstrations, while travelling through the work ing a difference in improving the educational resources and raffle zone, heed construction signage, heart health of women in our com- drawings will also take place. Visit and take alternate routes, if pos- munity,” said Brian Brannman, Se- www.dignityhealth.org/lasvegas sible. Check the Project Neon nior Vice President of Operations, and click on the Classes and Events website (NDOTProjectNeon.com) Dignity Health Nevada. tab to learn more and register. or Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twit- This Go Red For Women cause —Feb. 24: Fabulous Shoe Night ter pages (@NDOTProjectNeon) sponsorship is the first of its kind in at the Blue Martini from 7-9 p.m., for up to date information. There is Las Vegas and extends through a Girl’s Night Out joining women also a hotline available in both En- 2018. Dignity Health-St. Rose Do- together to wear whatever shoes glish and Spanish at: 702-293- minican and the American Heart make them feel fabulous, right from NEON (6366). Association are united in the effort their own closets. The evening will NDOT works to inform the pub- Ante4autism has enormous Toman, Leigh & Debbie Salyer. to empower women to make the include lite bites, specially priced lic about planned highway restric- turnout Sunday night at The Autism charities that will time to “Know Their Numbers” — cocktails and raffle prizes with a tions, but unscheduled construction Golden Nugget and raises split the proceeds are: Autism total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, portion of the proceeds donated to changes, closures and restrictions over $100,000! Speaks, National Autism Associa- blood pressure, blood sugar and American Heart Association Las are possible due to weather or other The 9th Annual Ante4autism tion of Southeast Ohio, Bike to the body mass index (BMI). Knowing Vegas Division. factors. For the latest state highway event was held last Sunday evening Beach, Lettuce Work, and Families these numbers can help women and —Feb. 3-28: Employees and conditions, visit nvroads.com or at the Golden Nugget. Celebrities, for Effective Autism Treatment of their healthcare provider determine guests at 14 companies and busi- call 511 before driving. professional poker players, Las Ve- Southern Nevada (FEATSONV). (and then manage) their risk for de- nesses in Las Vegas are wearing red * * * * * gas residents and furniture indus- Co-Hosts for the 9th Annual veloping cardiovascular diseases. and/or hosting Wear Red Day ac- Dutch Bros East Vegas try attendees enjoyed a fun evening, event include: Karina Jett, Profes- For more than a decade the Go Red tivities (e.g., blood pressure screen- bands together with while raising over $100,000 to sup- sional Poker Player: Allen For Women movement has fought ings) or special offers including; its community to port 5 Autism charities! Celebrities Parvizian, APAR Management, for equal health opportunity for Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; support local mom Jose Canseco, Jacqueline Laurita, LLC: Myra Stone, Independent women. We proudly wear red, share Bally’s, Caesars Palace, The On Friday, January 20, Dutch Erik Aude, professional poker play- Representative: Randy Coconis, our stories of survival and advocate Cromwell, Paris, Harrah’s, Fla- Bros East Las Vegas, located at ers Frank Kassella, Karina & Chip Coconis Furniture; Stuart Carlitz, for more research and swifter action mingo and Planet Hollywood; all 2840 E. Tropicana Ave., donated Jett along with many of their fel- Eclipse International; Phil Miner, for women’s heart and brain health. Stations Casinos; Rio, and The proceeds from the day to Lindsey low celebs and poker pros mingled Symbol Mattress; Mike Our future is focused on changing Linq. Wilkinson to help offset medical with local Las Vegas players and McQuiston, Symbol Mattress; Jerry the culture to make it easier for —Cities across the country will bills. furniture industry players and raised Williams, Box Drop Mattress & women and their families to live “Go Red” by illuminating monu- Lindsey Wilkinson is a loving $100,000! Furniture; Anthony Mehran, healthier lives. ments, landmarks and major build- mom and a local member of the Las “It was another record event,” Huffman Koos Furniture; Joseph Beginning this week, hundreds ings in red on Feb. 3 and for the Vegas community. On January 11, said Co Host Myra Stone. “We had Amato, Rock N Roll City Mattress of women and men will wear red whole month. In Las Vegas, the she was critically injured in a multi- close to 200 players and hundreds and Doug Krinsky, Brooklyn Bed- and a number of local buildings and ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign; the vehicle car accident and is currently of bystanders watching the celebri- ding. establishments will “go red” to Neon Museum; Treasure Island being hospitalized with a coma, ties and checking out the action,” Autism spectrum disorders are make a statement against heart dis- Hotel & Casino; the Stratosphere; while she fights for her life. Lindsey Myra added. Todd Wanek, CEO & diagnosed now in 1 in 68 children ease and support the American Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, recently finished nursing school, President of Ashley, put it best: “We in the United States, and 1 in 42 Heart Association’s Go Red For and; the Supreme Court of Nevada. and is a member of the Air Force support this event to help the fami- boys. It is very important we con- Women movement. Below is a sam- Fremont Street will run Go Red For Reserve, allowing her to be actively lies and to help find the cause and a tinue to help all the families im- pling of Go Red events and activi- Women animation on their canopy. involved in serving the area. cure for Autism.” pacted by Autism in any way we ties that will take place in Las Ve- The Department of Veterans Affairs “This is incredibly close to our Co-Hosts want to thank all the can. gas throughout the month of Febru- will feature Go Red For Women hearts,” said local owner, Kelli sponsors, players and supporters for * * * * * ary. messaging on all their TV monitors. Nimmer. “We have considered the 9th Annual event. The Present- City Beat is a compilation of —Feb. 1: From 10:00 to 11:00 Finally, the City of Las Vegas will Lindsey a part of the family since ing sponsor for the event was news and views of our editorial and a.m. at the Dignity Health-St. Rose issue a National Wear Red Day our opening, and we’re hoping to Leggett & Platt Inc., and the Final writing team, along with reader Dominican Siena Campus Volun- Proclamation and Las Vegas City make this day a success and help Table was sponsored by Symbol submissions and topics. Readers teers for the American Heart Asso- Hall will go red. her as much as we can!” Mattress. We also want to thank the are invited to suggest a local topic ciation donated more than 1,100 red Save the date: On Friday, the East Las Vegas following companies and individu- or any other items of interest. hats for the American Heart The American Heart Association Dutch Bros location will donate als: $10,000 Double Diamond Association’s Little Hats Big Hearts will hold its 12th annual Go Red proceeds from the day’s sales to Sponsor: Ashley Furniture Indus- initiative, which encourages volun- For Women Luncheon to bring to- Lindsey. Funds will help this local tries Inc., $5,000 Diamond Spon- teers to knit or crochet red hats for gether hundreds of professional babies born in February to raise women to learn about the Go Red awareness of heart disease and con- lifestyle, take giant steps toward genital heart defects. The hats will healthier life choices and raise criti- be distributed to newborns and their cally needed funds to fight heart families at each of the three St. Rose disease and stroke in women. The Dominican hospitals throughout the Luncheon will be held Thursday, month. March 2nd at the Aria Hotel. The —Feb. 3: Las Vegas Go Red For Luncheon is sponsored nationally Women cause sponsor by Macy’s and locally by Go Red Dignity Health-St. Rose Domini- For Women cause sponsor Dignity can will provide red dress pins with Health-St. Rose Dominican. heart-healthy messaging at the va- For information on the Las Ve- let stations at each of their hospital gas Go Red For Women movement campuses. Attendants will give the or Luncheon, call Pamela Pfeffer at An outreach pins with healthy messaging cards (702) 789-4372 or visit to each patient and visitor using the www.lvgored.heart.org program to help valet service. In addition, Dignity * * * * * the homeless to Health-St. Rose Dominican will Bonanza Road/Casino deliver red dress pin gift bags to key Center Blvd. lane help themselves. women throughout Las Vegas. restrictions through —Feb. 3: The iconic “Welcome March 7 in Las Vegas CHAPLAINSTEVEN to Las Vegas” sign will “go red” in The Nevada Department of a special ceremony at 9:45 a.m. Transportation (NDOT) will restrict STJOHN.COM Page 22 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 February 1-7, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 23 CITY BEAT The ‘Yes Men’ disconnect and how it hurts your leadership By Doug Dickerson tive of people they trust. And being Celebrating American Heart Month Very few big executives want to a ‘yes man’ is more self-serving be surrounded by ‘yes’ men — Bur- than it is helpful. What leaders need ton Bigelow to hear is the truth. I heard a somewhat humorous But let’s be honest- many find it with Go Red For Women Activities account some years back about the difficult to speak the truth for fear Biblical story of David and Goliath. of negative repercussions, etc. And sor: Karl & Cathi Glassman, $2,500 Clark County dignitaries and ex- When the Israelites came up against out of that fear, the truth is sacri- Platinum Sponsor: Elfa Interna- ecutives from the American Heart Goliath all the soldiers thought was, ficed for the expediency of the mo- tional, APAR Management, Eclipse Association and Las Vegas Go Red “He’s so big we can never kill him.” ment. As an aspiring leader your- & Eastman House, Protect A Bed, For Women cause sponsor Dignity When David looked at him he self, what are you to do? Here are a A. 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Aun fensive play for the Irish at their Red will be the color for Las —Feb. 16: From 6:00 to 8:00 $250 Bronze sponsors: David den motives eventually it will come rogant attitude. My in-laws in South Carolina game the following Saturday. Vegas on the 14th Annual National p.m., Hussong’s Cantina Boca Park Wachendorfer, Great American to light. You’ll never build trust if In the end, two things really have new next door neighbors, “Throw a pass to the right,” sug- Wear Red Day, this Friday, Febru- is hosting a happy hour style event Furniture Services, Judi & Kerry your intentions are deceiving. matter: leaders need to be told the Coach Will Muschamp and family, gested Montana. “That should ary 3rd, and throughout American to benefit the American Heart As- travel lanes along southbound Ca- mom with medical expenses. Lebensburger, Cranes Mattress Stop being the gatekeeper truth and have people surrounding who moved in just down the street work.” Heart Month in February. This year, sociation Las Vegas Division. The sino Center Boulevard between * * * * * Superstore, Englander, Kevin Leaders need perspective and them not afraid to speak it. You are this past year. Montana never got to see the the American Heart Association cel- event will include lite appetizers Bonanza Road and U.S. Highway people around them that will speak doing a disservice to yourself, the Over the years I’ve had an op- play. He died on Friday, one day ebrates the one-year anniversary of (passed), cocktails and raffle prizes. 95 in downtown Las Vegas from 7 the truth. But that can’t happen so leader you work with, and to your portunity to meet many coaches and before the Irish were to play. Notre Las Vegas Go Red For Women —Feb. 18: From 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through long as gatekeepers build walls that organization as a whole if you assistants at USC and became Dame was in a pickle. The reason, cause sponsor Dignity Health-St. a.m., Dignity Health-St. Rose Do- Friday, January 23 to March 7. In prevent all voices and ideas from don’t. It’s a mark of your maturity friends with several. the Irish had to start with their Rose Dominican joining the fight to minican is hosting a Heart Health addition, travel lanes along east- being heard. If you truly care about as a leader when you learn to do it I first met Charlie Weis when he backs to their own end zone. protect women from the dangers of Fair at their Siena campus. A free bound Bonanza Road near Casino your organization then you will right and when you do everyone was a graduate assistant at the Uni- The Irish started deep in their heart disease heart-healthy breakfast will be Center Boulevard will also be re- welcome input and ideas from a wins. versity of South Carolina, my fa- own territory at the one yard line “Dignity Health-St. Rose Do- served from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. and stricted during the same time frame. wide range of people who can pro- Doug Dickerson is a syndicated vorite losing team for whom I pull. following a fumble recovery. minican is honored to partner with Cardiologist Herbert Cordero- The closures are required for vide the perspective that is needed. columnist. He writes a weekly col- Weis has one of the most checkered Montana’s call was to throw a pass. the American Heart Association to Yordan, MD, will share his insights placing electrical wiring for Active Disarm the body guards and let umn for this newspaper. To contact coaching careers of any coach in MICHAEL A. AUN Nobody passes from their own 1- educate Las Vegas women that heart from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registered Traffic Management signs that are your leader hear what needs to be Doug Dickerson, email him at history. Weis, a rotund guy with a perma- yard line. Too many things can go disease and stroke kill about one Dietitian Samantha Louie will pro- being erected as part of Project said. ddickerson@ lasvegastribune.com. Arguably, there are a many nent grouch on his face, is the last wrong when you pass from your woman every 80 seconds — more vide tips on healthy eating. The Neon — a nearly $1 billion 3.7- coaches in America who have en- guy in the world you would think end zone- interceptions, pick-six’s, than all cancers combined. The good event also includes the following mile-long widening of Interstate 15 joyed better on-the-field results would have a big heart. fumbles, a sack, a safety, a turn- news is that 80 percent of cardiac screenings: blood pressure, body fat from the U.S. 95 interchange to than Charlie Weis especially during He’s old school right down to his over... you name it. events may be prevented with edu- and BMI, carbon monoxide, medi- Sahara Avenue. his high profile tenure at Notre Johnny Unitis-style flat top haircut. True to his word, however, Weis cation and lifestyle changes. By cation checks (bring medications to Motorists should use caution Dame from 2005 through 2009. He You just would not think this guy had the quarterback Brady Quinn working together, we’re truly mak- review). Exercise demonstrations, while travelling through the work compiled a mediocre 35-27 record, would give two hoots about a ten- roll out right, though his entire team ing a difference in improving the educational resources and raffle zone, heed construction signage, despite going 9-3 and 10-3 in his year old kid who had an inoperable went left. He looked for tight end heart health of women in our com- drawings will also take place. Visit and take alternate routes, if pos- first two years. Both teams went to brain tumor. But he did. Anthony Fasano, the “New Jersey munity,” said Brian Brannman, Se- www.dignityhealth.org/lasvegas sible. Check the Project Neon the Fiesta and Sugar Bowls, both Not only did he care, but he vis- Nightmare,” who caught a 13-yard nior Vice President of Operations, and click on the Classes and Events website (NDOTProjectNeon.com) of which he lost. ited Montana Mazurkiewicz just pass for the first down. Dignity Health Nevada. tab to learn more and register. or Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twit- His Kansas Jayhawks teams one week before he died from the That pass set the tone for the re- This Go Red For Women cause —Feb. 24: Fabulous Shoe Night ter pages (@NDOTProjectNeon) were even worse as he went 1-18 tumor. Montana was one the mil- mainder of the game. The Irish sponsorship is the first of its kind in at the Blue Martini from 7-9 p.m., for up to date information. There is over two seasons, before getting his lions of armchair Irish supporters. went on to win. “It’s almost like Las Vegas and extends through a Girl’s Night Out joining women also a hotline available in both En- walking papers after four games “He especially loved football,” said Montana was ‘willing’ him to beat 2018. Dignity Health-St. Rose Do- together to wear whatever shoes glish and Spanish at: 702-293- into of his third year on the job. his mother Cathy. that defender and take it to the minican and the American Heart make them feel fabulous, right from NEON (6366). While no one envies Weis’ When Weis showed up at the house,” Weis said. Notre Dame Association are united in the effort their own closets. The evening will NDOT works to inform the pub- Ante4autism has enormous Toman, Leigh & Debbie Salyer. record, you can’t help but be en- Mazurkiewicz home just east of won by a 36-17 margin. to empower women to make the include lite bites, specially priced lic about planned highway restric- turnout Sunday night at The Autism charities that will thralled by the “walk-off” money South Bend, Indiana, home of the The next day, grumpy old time to “Know Their Numbers” — cocktails and raffle prizes with a tions, but unscheduled construction Golden Nugget and raises split the proceeds are: Autism he enjoys when teams canned him. fighting Irish, Montana was beside Charlie Weis delivered the game total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, portion of the proceeds donated to changes, closures and restrictions over $100,000! Speaks, National Autism Associa- To put it bluntly, he is the most suc- himself. ball to Montana’s family. Each blood pressure, blood sugar and American Heart Association Las are possible due to weather or other The 9th Annual Ante4autism tion of Southeast Ohio, Bike to the cessful failure in college football Weis also had a ten year old team member and coach signed it. body mass index (BMI). Knowing Vegas Division. factors. For the latest state highway event was held last Sunday evening Beach, Lettuce Work, and Families history. By the end of this year, he daughter, Hannah, who has global * * * * * these numbers can help women and —Feb. 3-28: Employees and conditions, visit nvroads.com or at the Golden Nugget. Celebrities, for Effective Autism Treatment of will have been paid nearly $25 mil- development delay, a rare disorder Michael Aun is a syndicated col- their healthcare provider determine guests at 14 companies and busi- call 511 before driving. professional poker players, Las Ve- Southern Nevada (FEATSONV). lion not to coach football. similar to autism. umnist and writes a weekly column (and then manage) their risk for de- nesses in Las Vegas are wearing red * * * * * gas residents and furniture indus- Co-Hosts for the 9th Annual His current agent Bob LaMonte “What can I do for you?” Weis for this newspaper. To contact veloping cardiovascular diseases. and/or hosting Wear Red Day ac- Dutch Bros East Vegas try attendees enjoyed a fun evening, event include: Karina Jett, Profes- of Reno says, “Charlie Weis doesn’t asked Montana. His response was Michael Aun, email him at For more than a decade the Go Red tivities (e.g., blood pressure screen- bands together with while raising over $100,000 to sup- sional Poker Player: Allen own the Golden Dome, but he has that he wanted to call the first of- [email protected]. For Women movement has fought ings) or special offers including; its community to port 5 Autism charities! Celebrities Parvizian, APAR Management, the keys to it for the next 11 years.” for equal health opportunity for Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; support local mom Jose Canseco, Jacqueline Laurita, LLC: Myra Stone, Independent I met Weis again years later women. We proudly wear red, share Bally’s, Caesars Palace, The On Friday, January 20, Dutch Erik Aude, professional poker play- Representative: Randy Coconis, through my attorney, the late Craig our stories of survival and advocate Cromwell, Paris, Harrah’s, Fla- Bros East Las Vegas, located at ers Frank Kassella, Karina & Chip Coconis Furniture; Stuart Carlitz, S. Kelly of Columbia, S.C. Weise for more research and swifter action mingo and Planet Hollywood; all 2840 E. Tropicana Ave., donated Jett along with many of their fel- Eclipse International; Phil Miner, was an assistant coach for the New for women’s heart and brain health. Stations Casinos; Rio, and The proceeds from the day to Lindsey low celebs and poker pros mingled Symbol Mattress; Mike England Patriots. Kelly represented Our future is focused on changing Linq. Wilkinson to help offset medical with local Las Vegas players and McQuiston, Symbol Mattress; Jerry Coach Bill Belichick, the current the culture to make it easier for —Cities across the country will bills. furniture industry players and raised Williams, Box Drop Mattress & Patriot head coach, as well as doz- women and their families to live “Go Red” by illuminating monu- Lindsey Wilkinson is a loving $100,000! Furniture; Anthony Mehran, ens of other coaches and athletes healthier lives. ments, landmarks and major build- mom and a local member of the Las “It was another record event,” Huffman Koos Furniture; Joseph that date back to the days of the Beginning this week, hundreds ings in red on Feb. 3 and for the Vegas community. On January 11, said Co Host Myra Stone. “We had Amato, Rock N Roll City Mattress great Harry Carson of the New York of women and men will wear red whole month. In Las Vegas, the she was critically injured in a multi- close to 200 players and hundreds and Doug Krinsky, Brooklyn Bed- Sundays from 12.30 to 2 p.m. Giants, one of his first signees. and a number of local buildings and ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign; the vehicle car accident and is currently of bystanders watching the celebri- ding. Please call 702-706-6875 for information Weis’ lack success on the grid- establishments will “go red” to Neon Museum; Treasure Island being hospitalized with a coma, ties and checking out the action,” Autism spectrum disorders are iron is matched only by his huge and directions to the study group make a statement against heart dis- Hotel & Casino; the Stratosphere; while she fights for her life. Lindsey Myra added. Todd Wanek, CEO & diagnosed now in 1 in 68 children bank account and even bigger heart. ease and support the American Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, recently finished nursing school, President of Ashley, put it best: “We in the United States, and 1 in 42 Heart Association’s Go Red For and; the Supreme Court of Nevada. and is a member of the Air Force support this event to help the fami- boys. It is very important we con- Women movement. Below is a sam- Fremont Street will run Go Red For Reserve, allowing her to be actively lies and to help find the cause and a tinue to help all the families im- pling of Go Red events and activi- Women animation on their canopy. involved in serving the area. cure for Autism.” pacted by Autism in any way we ties that will take place in Las Ve- The Department of Veterans Affairs “This is incredibly close to our Co-Hosts want to thank all the can. gas throughout the month of Febru- will feature Go Red For Women hearts,” said local owner, Kelli sponsors, players and supporters for * * * * * ary. messaging on all their TV monitors. Nimmer. “We have considered the 9th Annual event. The Present- City Beat is a compilation of —Feb. 1: From 10:00 to 11:00 Finally, the City of Las Vegas will Lindsey a part of the family since ing sponsor for the event was news and views of our editorial and a.m. at the Dignity Health-St. Rose issue a National Wear Red Day our opening, and we’re hoping to Leggett & Platt Inc., and the Final writing team, along with reader Dominican Siena Campus Volun- Proclamation and Las Vegas City make this day a success and help Table was sponsored by Symbol submissions and topics. Readers teers for the American Heart Asso- Hall will go red. her as much as we can!” Mattress. We also want to thank the are invited to suggest a local topic ciation donated more than 1,100 red Save the date: On Friday, the East Las Vegas following companies and individu- or any other items of interest. hats for the American Heart The American Heart Association Dutch Bros location will donate als: $10,000 Double Diamond Association’s Little Hats Big Hearts will hold its 12th annual Go Red proceeds from the day’s sales to Sponsor: Ashley Furniture Indus- initiative, which encourages volun- For Women Luncheon to bring to- Lindsey. Funds will help this local tries Inc., $5,000 Diamond Spon- teers to knit or crochet red hats for gether hundreds of professional babies born in February to raise women to learn about the Go Red awareness of heart disease and con- lifestyle, take giant steps toward genital heart defects. The hats will healthier life choices and raise criti- be distributed to newborns and their cally needed funds to fight heart families at each of the three St. Rose disease and stroke in women. The Dominican hospitals throughout the Luncheon will be held Thursday, month. March 2nd at the Aria Hotel. The —Feb. 3: Las Vegas Go Red For Luncheon is sponsored nationally Women cause sponsor by Macy’s and locally by Go Red Dignity Health-St. Rose Domini- For Women cause sponsor Dignity can will provide red dress pins with Health-St. Rose Dominican. heart-healthy messaging at the va- For information on the Las Ve- let stations at each of their hospital gas Go Red For Women movement campuses. Attendants will give the or Luncheon, call Pamela Pfeffer at An outreach pins with healthy messaging cards (702) 789-4372 or visit to each patient and visitor using the www.lvgored.heart.org program to help valet service. In addition, Dignity * * * * * the homeless to Health-St. Rose Dominican will Bonanza Road/Casino deliver red dress pin gift bags to key Center Blvd. lane help themselves. women throughout Las Vegas. restrictions through —Feb. 3: The iconic “Welcome March 7 in Las Vegas CHAPLAINSTEVEN to Las Vegas” sign will “go red” in The Nevada Department of a special ceremony at 9:45 a.m. Transportation (NDOT) will restrict STJOHN.COM Page 24 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 SOCIAL SECURITY AWARENESS Study: One simple Social Security fix could boost lifetime payouts by nearly $30,000 Making this switch could boost the average annual payouts for retired workers by 8.9 percent By Sean Williams $1,355 a month for retired workers. The Motley Fool What’s more telling is that over Social Security is a program that the past 33 years, the CPI-W would more than 41 million retired work- have resulted in a greater annual ers rely upon each and every month. COLA than the CPI-E on just three According to the Social Security occasions (2006, 2009, and 2012). Administration (SSA), 71 percent In the remaining 30 years, the CPI- of unmarried elderly individuals, E would have provided a substan- and 61 percent of elderly individu- tially higher COLA, which would als as a whole, receive at least half presumably allow seniors to more of their monthly income from So- comfortably afford the rising cost cial Security. of medical care. Not surprisingly, However, Social Security was medical care inflation has outpaced never meant to be leaned on so Social Security’s COLA in 33 of the heavily by retirees. The SSA sug- past 35 years. gests that Social Security benefits The CPI-E has its flaws, too are only designed to replace about On one hand, TSCL makes a 40 percent of your working wages. strong case for the CPI-E consider- Yet based on the data above, we ing that seniors make up a majority know that 3 out of 5 seniors would of Social Security recipients, and likely be in serious trouble without given that they’re falling far behind Social Security income. According As you can see by the Dec. 2011 They also tend to spend more on tistics comparison, but over the the medical care inflation curve. to the November SSA snapshot, the comparison of the CPI-W and the housing. By comparison, the CPI- course of 25 years using the CPI-E But the CPI-E brings its own set of average retired worker brings home CPI-E below, the weighting of ex- W places a higher emphasis on edu- instead of the CPI-W could be ex- problems to the table. $1,354.78 a month, or about penditures is quite different for cer- cation, apparel, entertainment, and pected to increase annual payouts To begin with, there are far more $16,260 a year. That’s (depress- tain categories. For example, se- transportation expenses. by an average of 8.9 percent, or working Americans than there are ingly) not too far from the federal niors spend twice as much on medi- These percentages may not look $29,568 in aggregate, based on the seniors. In other words, even poverty level of $11,880. cal care as do working Americans. large on this Bureau of Labor Sta- current average monthly payout of (See Williams, Page 26) Hey Social Security, you’re doing it wrong! Yet, according to a new study from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan organization designed to keep senior citizens and retirees abreast of the policy decisions that can affect them, a simple change to Social Security could give retirees a considerably brighter outlook and, according to the report, net the average retiree in 2015 nearly $30,000 extra in lifetime benefits over 25 years. A notable problem TSCL has identified with Social Security is the method by which cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are calculated. Social Security COLAs are the “raises” beneficiaries receive most years. Social Security’s COLA is calculated based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Work- ers (CPI-W). The CPI-W is designed to measure the change in the price of a predetermined basket of goods and services. To calculate Social Security’s COLA, the average CPI-W reading from the third quarter of the previous year acts as the baseline figure, while the average CPI-W reading from the third quarter of the current year serves as the comparison. If there’s a year- over-year decline in the average CPI-W readings, no COLA is given. If, however, there is an increase, Social Security beneficiaries receive the difference, rounded to the nearest 0.1 percent. But, as TSCL points out, the CPI-W has a fatal flaw: it represents the spending habits of working Americans, not senior citizens, despite the fact that two-thirds of all Social Security recipients are retired workers. This “fix” could put nearly $30,000 in retirees’ pockets over their lifetime According to TSCL, the solution would be to switch the COLA measure to the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E). As the name implies, the CPI-E only factors in the spending habits of households with individuals who are 62 and older. February 1-7, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 25 Social Security spousal benefits in 2017: What you need to know If you’ve earned little income in comparison with your spouse, this program may boost your retirement income. By Matthew Frankel full retirement age is 67, your spou- Motley Fool sal benefit can be permanently re- Social Security retirement ben- duced by 35 percent if you claim it efits aren’t just for retired workers. at age 62. Be sure that you take this In many cases — almost 2.4 mil- into account when deciding the best lion, as of the latest data — spouses age to claim your benefit. of retired workers get a larger ben- How to use spousal benefits efit than they otherwise would. in your retirement planning However, spousal benefits aren’t Up until about a year ago, there well understood by many Ameri- were some pretty lucrative loop- cans. Here’s what spousal benefits holes in the spousal benefit pro- are, and what they could mean to gram, such as the “file-and-sus- your retirement. pend” strategy. Unfortunately for What are Social Security new retirees, Congress has done spousal benefits? away with these. Essentially, spousal benefits are However, spousal benefits designed to provide retirement in- should still be taken into consider- come to spouses who either didn’t ation when planning your own re- work, or earned significantly less tirement strategy. than their spouses over their work- For example, let’s say you and ing lifetime. Stay-at-home parents your spouse are both 66 and are still are one good example of spousal working, so you are considering benefit recipients, as many people letting your Social Security benefit who stayed home to raise children grow for another few years. How- for years don’t have as much in fore your full retirement age. ent than those for standard retire- age, unlike standard retirement ben- ever, if your spouse anticipates col- earnings over their lifetimes, and It’s important to mention that the ment benefits. And, there is no in- efits, which can continue to grow lecting a spousal benefit on your therefore wouldn’t be entitled to reduction percentages for early crease for delaying your spousal until you reach age 70. work record, you might be better off much of a Social Security benefit spousal benefits are slightly differ- benefit beyond your full retirement What this means is that if your (See Frankel, Page 26) based on their own work record. The simple way to describe So- cial Security spousal benefits is that if your Social Security retirement benefit isn’t at least half of your spouse’s benefit, a spousal benefit will be given to make up the difference. For example, if your spouse is entitled to a monthly benefit of $1,500 at their full retirement age, and your work record only entitles you to $500 per month, an additional $250 will be added to your benefit to make it half of your spouse’s amount. Eligibility and other rules When determining your eligibility for a spousal benefit, your own retirement benefit is calculated first. This is done by looking at all your lifetime earnings adjusting each year for inflation, and then considering your 35 highest-earning years. These are then averaged to determine your lifetime monthly average earnings, and applied to a for- mula to calculate your Social Se- curity retirement benefit at full retirement age, also known as your primary insurance amount, or PIA. Next, the Social Security Ad- ministration determines your spousal benefit by calculating your spouse’s benefit at full retirement age, and then dividing by two. Your total monthly benefit amount is the greater of your own benefit or your spousal benefit. There are also a couple of rules regarding spousal benefits which have only been in effect for a short time that are worth mentioning: —To collect a spousal benefit, your spouse must be collecting his or her own Social Security retirement benefit. —You must file for your own retirement benefit and your spousal benefit simultaneously. You can’t choose one, and delay the other, as you previously could. The effects of early or late retirement Just like with standard Social Security retirement benefits, you can collect a spousal benefit as early as age 62, as long as your spouse is collecting their own retirement benefit. However, also like standard Social Security retirement benefits, your spousal benefit can be permanently reduced if you claim it be-

800-917-4714 Page 26 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 House Republicans plan vote to kill Obama’s Social Security gun ban By Awr Hawkins then pass the Senate, where Demo- ries receive help managing their fi- Breitbart News crats, the minority party, cannot nances. These are millions of ben- GOP leaders will use a fast-track mount a filibuster against them.” eficiaries who could potentially be congressional process to kill an Of all the regulations on the turned over to the NICS system and anti-gun regulation issued by chopping block this week, the So- barred from purchasing firearms, former President Barack Obama cial Security gun ban stands out as should the Social Security gun ban shortly before he left office. especially egregious. The Obama remain. Reuters quotes House Majority administration fashioned it in a way AWR Hawkins is the Second Leader Kevin McCarthy’s spokes- that gives the Social Security Ad- Amendment columnist for Breitbart man saying, “The Republican- ministration (SSA) the ability to bar News and host of Bullets with AWR dominated House will bypass the certain beneficiaries from buying Hawkins, a Breitbart News podcast. committee process and go directly guns based on a need for help in He is also the political analyst for to a vote by the entire chamber on managing their finances. Armed American Radio. Follow a half-dozen resolutions.” This will In July 2015 the Los Angeles him on Twitter: @AWRHawkins. allow the passage of resolutions to Times reported that as many as “4.2 Reach him directly at “wipe out [certain] entire regula- million” Social Security beneficia- [email protected]. tions” put in place by Obama and his administration, the Social Se- aimed at U.S. resource companies curity gun ban among them. such as Exxon Mobil Corp and The House GOP plans to avail Chevron Corp,” and regulations itself of the Congressional Review that make coal mining more diffi- Act, via which “Congress can use cult. simple majority votes to stop recent Representative Greg Walden regulations in their tracks.” The (R-OR-2) noted that the Democrats House GOP is expected to target cannot stop these reversals if Re- “rules that became final after May publicans stick together. Because 31, [2016],” including the Social “the resolutions only require simple Security gun ban, new environmen- majorities to pass, they will prob- tal regulations, an “anti-bribery rule ably sail through the House and Sanders: Trump should tweet support for Medicare, Social Security By Mallory Shelbourne The Hill Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Sunday that he would like Presi- dent-elect Donald Trump to send out a tweet saying he will keep his campaign promises not to cut Social Security and Medicare. “I want Trump to send out a tweet saying he is going to keep his Incoming White House Chief of campaign promises,” Sanders told Staff Reince Priebus last Sunday ABC’s “This Week,” in a reference said he doesn’t think Trump wants to the programs. to “meddle” with Medicare or So- Trump said during the campaign cial Security. that he would not meddle with So- “He made a promise in the cam- cial Security and Medicaid. paign that that was something that he didn’t want to do,” Priebus said Frankel on CBS’s “Face The Nation.” (Continued from Page 25) The president-elect does plan to filing at your full retirement age grow the economy and help “shore instead of waiting. up Medicare and Social Security for As I mentioned earlier, there are future generations,” Priebus added. no delayed retirement credits for Sanders has recently called on spousal benefits. And one of the Trump to veto any cuts to the pro- requirements for collecting a spou- grams. sal benefit is that the primary worker must be collecting his or her own retirement benefit. Therefore, it rarely makes financial sense to delay Social Security beyond your spouse’s retirement age, if they expect a spousal benefit. This is just one example of how a spousal benefit can affect your overall retirement strategy. The bottom line is that Social Security spousal benefits will affect the retirement income of millions of American workers, so it’s important to know what they are and how they work. Williams (Continued from Page 24) though the CPI-W doesn’t perfectly match the spending habits of seniors as outlined in the BLS chart above, it arguably creates a more accurate picture of the spending habits of Americans than the CPI- E because it has so many additional data points for analysis. Another concern is that the CPI- E doesn’t factor in the rising cost of Medicare Part A expenses. Part A is the hospital insurance compo- nent of Medicare, and it covers in- patient costs, surgeries, and long- term skilled nursing care. Part A costs can be extensive, and if they aren’t factored into the CPI-E seniors could still wind up falling way behind the medical care inflation curve, even if the CPI-E were being used to calculate COLAs instead of the CPI-W. Lastly, and this could arguably be the biggest issue of all, switch- ing to the CPI-E, could also expe- dite how quickly the Social Secu- rity Trust burns through its spare cash. TSCL’s calculations demon- strate that seniors would receive a higher COLA in most years than with the CPI-W, which means even more pressure on Social Security. Will the CPI-E debate gather steam on Capitol Hill? It’s really anyone’s guess at this point, but considering that Republicans are in charge of Congress for at least the next couple of years, and many of them favor moving to a Chained CPI (a measure that produces even slower growing COLAs than the CPI-W), I wouldn’t hold my breath. February 1-7, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 27 Easily Get Social Security Tax Forms Online By Barbara Duckett Social Security Public Affairs in Las Vegas Tax time is fast approaching. Preparing your documents can seem overwhelming. Some forms and paperwork might be difficult to track down. Social Security has made it easy to track down your annual Benefit Statement. An SSA-1099, or your annual Benefit Statement, is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive So- cial Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits received from Social Security in the previous year so people know how much 1042S instead. The forms SSA- and easily. Go online and request Social Security income to report to 1099 and SSA-1042S are not avail- an instant replacement form with a the IRS on their tax return. You able for people who receive Supple- my Social Security account at should receive your SSA-1099 by mental Security Income (SSI). www.socialsecurity.gov/ January 31, 2017. If you currently live in the myaccount. The online replacement For noncitizens who live outside United States and need a replace- form is available beginning Febru- of the United States and received ment form SSA-1099 or SSA- ary 1, 2017. Every working person or repaid Social Security benefits 1042S, we have a way for you to in the U.S. should create a my So- last year, we’ll send form SSA- get an instant replacement quickly cial Security account. The secure and personalized features of my Social Security changes in 2017 Social Security are invaluable in By Eileen Ambrose ceive is $2,687 per month, up $48 securing a comfortable retirement AARP from 2016. — for today and tomorrow. Benefits Increase Slightly The program’s 60 million beneficiaries will get 0.3 percent more in monthly benefits next year. Re- tired workers will see a $5 bump on average, to $1,360. High Earners Pay More Taxes The amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax in 2017 will increase to $127,200, up from $118,500 this year. This tax hike will affect about 12 million of the 173 million people paying into the system. Retirement Age Inches Up For people born between 1943 and 1954, full retirement age (FRA) is 66. Next year, the FRA will increases to 66 years and 2 months for people born in 1955. This increase will continue each year, reaching 67 years for those born in 1960 or later. AARP Offer: Protect and Grow Your Nest Egg Discover tools and resources to achieve successful next steps for career and retirement. Join AARP today for great job information and discounts. Earn More Without Affecting Benefits Taking retirement benefits early while still working can temporarily reduce your monthly check — de- pending on your annual income. In 2017, for every $2 you earn above $16,920, one dollar of benefits will be withheld. In the year you reach your full retirement age, $1 of benefits will be withheld for every $3 earned above $44,880. Once you reach full retirement age, Social Security will recalculate your benefits to give you credit for those withholdings. Goodbye to File and Suspend Previously, you could claim your retirement benefit and then suspend it, allowing your spouse to receive benefits based on your record while your benefit continued to accrue. Some people were still able to do this for part of 2016, but no one can in 2017. (This new rule doesn’t affect divorced spouse’s benefits.) Rise in Maximum Benefit The most a worker retiring at full retirement age in 2017 will re- Page 28 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / February 1-7, 2017 which provides fertile ground for ath- believe it is the most important muscle from damaging stress hormones to a erosclerosis as well as increases blood in your body without which human good night’s sleep (at least 8 hours of pressure and heart rate—both increase survival is next to impossible. It beats sleep) to maintaining an active, vig- the heart’s oxygen demand 100,000 times a day (working strong orous lifestyle to up-to-date screen- What You —Maintaining good, daily sleep while we sleep), pumping about 2,000 ings. Studies show if you don’t take hygiene as well as managing stress in gallons of blood through some 60,000 this as your responsibility you more healthy ways is also very important miles of arteries, veins and capillaries than double your chances of heart dis- —Take your prescribed medica- to get your body through your mara- ease. Don’t let inactivity and a seden- Need To thon of to-dos. And I like what I retary lifestyle or bad habits shorten your tions as directed —Seeing your doctor to discuss cently read, “We know that it’s not precious life. your heart health (including if you only [what] keeps us alive by pump- This article is for general informa- Know should take a low-dose aspirin every- ing blood but it fuels our emotions into tion only and should not be used for By Dr Nina Radcliff day ) feelings that results in creating our re- the diagnosis or treatment of medical American Heart Month is a vital ality. Whatever the emotion, it be- conditions and cannot substitute for reminder for each of us to take action comes felt and fueled by our magnifi- the advice from your medical profes- to help prevent heart disease — and cent organ. And to let love be the sional. Dr. Nina has used all reason- Here’s to A Healthy Heart to make smart, healthy choices daily rhythm of our heart.” able care in compiling the current in- to take care of our heart. Your heart deserves your best care formation but it may not apply to you By Dr. Nina Radcliff posing atherosclerotic plaque. And, el- possible — and you are the one that and your symptoms. Always consult a Keeping our heart healthy and evated blood pressure can create in- Your heart is a muscle and just like any other, when your muscles are can give it the best! Take action every doctor or other health care profes- strong — at every age — is indeed, as creased resistance that the heart has strong, you are strong. In fact, your day to care for your remarkable heart sional for diagnosis and treatment of the American Heart Association un- to pump against. — from wholesome nutrition to relief medical conditions. derscores, “what we all need to take As a result, congestive heart fail- ticker is an amazing powerhouse!! I to heart.” February is designated ure can result where blood backs up American Heart Month, dedicated to into the lungs, making it difficult to cardiovascular health and raising breathe, as well as cause swelling in awareness about heart disease. our legs and ankles, known as edema. Your heart is vitally responsible for What is sudden just about everything that gives your cardiac arrest (SCA)? body life. Sadly, despite dramatic ad- When the heart ceases to beat/con- vances in medical health over the past tract due to an electrical rhythm dis- 50 years, in our nation heart disease turbance, blood flow, and hence, oxy- remains the No. 1 killer of adult gen and nutrient delivery to the heart, women and men... remaining our lead- lung, and brain, also cease. The per- ing cause of death. Once considered a son loses their pulse, their lungs stop man’s disease, it is the No. 1 killer of breathing, and they lose conscious- women of every age. ness, resulting in complete collapse. The best way to look after your SCA can result when the electrical heart is with a healthy lifestyle. No one rhythm is too fast, too slow, or stops. is immune to heart disease — but it is This can result from electrolyte abnor- largely preventable. Your lifestyle malities, intense physical activity, choices are your best defense against blood loss, inadequate oxygen, struc- heart disease and stroke — and good tural abnormalities in the heart or heart news, these are largely within your valves, and genetic predisposition. control. This means that the health of People can survive sudden cardiac your heart is dependent on your many arrest with immediate and effective habits, and two of the very important cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ones are how active you are and the known as CPR, and electrical defibril- quality of your nutrition, or what you lation that resets the heart’s normal put into your body. Your choices mat- rhythm. ter!! Making a difference starts with a What can I do to commitment to live a heart-healthy prevent heart disease? life, every day. Let’s take a look at The Centers for Disease Control understanding heart disease — as well and Prevention advocate that small as prevention, to reduce your risk. changes can lead to a lifetime of heart What is heart disease? health. These include: An umbrella term for diseases that —Consuming a balanced diet with affect our heart’s blood vessels, elec- plenty of veggies and fruit, lean meats, trical rhythm, or structure. It can in- nuts, and healthy fats clude cardiovascular disease, heart at- —Decrease sodium and sugar in- tacks, heart failure, chest pain, abnor- take mal rhythms of the heart known as —Maintain a healthy body weight arrhythmias, high blood pressure and and lose weight, if necessary more. —Engage in regular physical ac- What is tivity — it can help maintain a healthy cardiovascular disease? body weight; blood pressure, risk for Abnormal conditions that affect the diabetes (risk factor for heart disease) heart’s blood vessels. Atherosclerosis and bad cholesterol levels, as well as is the primary culprit and describes increase good cholesterol levels and fatty plaque buildup inside our arter- insulin sensitivity. ies—blood vessels that carry oxygen- —Quitting (or not starting) smok- rich blood. Fatty plaques are coming. The chemicals found in cigarettes prised of clumps of cholesterol, fat, cause damage to our artery walls minerals like calcium, and other de- bris. Similar to rust buildup within a pipe, the plaques can cause narrow- ing or partial blockage of heart vessels and prevent an adequate supply of oxygen to our “ticker.” Atheroscle- rotic cardiovascular disease does not typically cause symptoms until it is severe or results in a heart attack. What is a heart attack? Death of heart cells due to insuffi- cient blood flow—the medical term is myocardial infarction. Our heart is a highly efficient, hard-working organ that requires a large and constant supply of both oxygen and nutrients. In- terruption of blood flow can impair its function or cause heart muscle death, within minutes! Heart attacks are generally the result of cardiovascular disease—when atherosclerotic plaques rupture and cause complete arterial occlusion or blockage. Additionally, they can result, less commonly, from coronary artery spasm. Some causes of spasm include the use of drugs such as co- caine or nicotine, as well as stress, or exposure to extreme cold tempera- tures. Symptoms of a myocardial infarction may include pressure or a squeez- ing feeling in the chest; pain that radi- ates down the arm, into the neck, or back; shortness of breath; lightheadedness; nausea or vomiting; or sweating. Unfortunately, myocardial infarctions are too common. It is estimated that every year, heart attacks affect over one million Americans. For- tunately, not all heart attacks are deadly, and timely medical intervention can be life-saving. What is heart failure? Also referred to as congestive heart failure, this condition is when our heart muscle is unable to pump blood to the body’s organs and tissues effec- tively or efficiently. A good comparison is that of water and a dam. In the event that too much water returns to the dam, the dam is not properly working and conducive to forward flow, or there is downstream blockage, things will go awry and water will back up. In the human body, fluid overload is often the result of our kidneys not properly functioning and maintaining fluid balance. Our heart may not pump properly due to myocardial is- chemia—the medical term for when the heart’s oxygen demand exceeds oxygen delivery. This can result from exercise or exertion, an abnormal electrical rhythm, or a growing and im- February 1-7, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 29

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Robot waiters bring the food to your table but the guests must stand up and take the meal off the robot’s tray. “WANTED: Robot Cooks and Waiters” By Sandy Zimmerman as the guests must get up and re- from around the world to visit one Robot Restaurant the public can until the time more businessmen Las Vegas Tribune move the dishes from the robot. So of the few Robot Restaurants. It is actually see them in action. What decide to “go robot” with new in- Photos by Robot Restaurant these robots are not perfect yet and exciting to see robots at work and can we expect in the future, a fu- vestments. With all of the great sci- Scientists have transported ro- still need humans to program them. for surgery, toys, Disneyland, space ture with more robots working be- entific breakthroughs, the humans bots out of sci-fi films and books Will we experience the day depicted exploring, military and many more side humans or will they be taking VS robots competition that worries into the restaurant workplace! The by sci-fi writers that robots could uses. human’s jobs? unskilled workers at United States’ Robot Restaurant in Harbin, think for themselves? Japan has been using robots in Robot restaurants and cabarets factories and for certain jobs today. Heilongjiang province in China, The oddity of robots cooking their factories and in other applica- are now found in Japan and China Harbin, China, known for their employs robot cooks, waiters, ush- and serving people entices tourists tions for many years but here at the but the cost of robots are still high spectacular ice sculptures and win- ers, entertainers and other help. ter festival, now has another reason What about human employees? to visit. During their winter festi- Yes, among the 20 robots, there are val the entire town becomes a magi- a few humans in the kitchen who cal scene of ice sculptures. supervise the robots. * * * * * The most important human is Award winning Sandy Chief Engineer Liu Hasheng, the Zimmerman is a syndicated colum- restaurant owner, as he operates the nist, Show and Dining reviews, controls in the computer room for travel, cars, health, luxury and all of the robots. His start-up invest- more. Sandy is talk show host of the ment expenses were 5 million Yuan Las Vegas Today Show programs (£500,000) and 200,000 to 300,000 and Discover the Ultimate Vaca- Yuan (£20,000 to £30,000) for each tion. If wish to discuss topics for robot. Robots are electrically re- articles or have SUGGESTIONS, charged and run continually for five call 702-731-6491 or email hours. [email protected]. The guest is welcomed by a ro- SUGGESTIONS: Do you have a bot host, brought to a table and fave Las Vegas restaurant? Please places their order. The robot cook send your choice of fave restaurant, prepares the food with the help of the reasons for your choice, your conveyer. Moving along tracks on telephone, email and you may win the floor, the robot takes the tray complimentary tickets to a show or direct to the appropriate table but other prizes. Please send or call there are still kinks in the process Sandy.

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