Senator Harry Reid of Nevada

Senator Harry Reid of Nevada

Democratic Senator Harry Reid of Nevada. Senator Reid's current term expires in 2011.

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Along a curve of desert highway near the gated home of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, mechanic Bill Johnson is struggling to keep his checkbook balanced. With Nevada's economy poisoned by recession and the nation's highest foreclosure and bankruptcy rates, business at Johnson's boat-repair shop has nose-dived 40 percent since last year. He cannot afford health insurance, and his sewer bill jumped to $875 a year. "I really have to pose a question: Harry, what have you done for me lately?" asks Johnson, who vows to vote against Reid and other incumbents unless health care is made affordable. Johnson's exasperation demonstrates the problems Reid ... Read Full Story
CARSON CITY The biggest fans of social conservative Richard Zisers newly filed anti-abortion ballot initiative might be Nevada Democrats facing the ballot in 2010. With the top of the partys ticket likely to be the uncharismatic duo of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and his son, gubernatorial candidate and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid, political observers say an issue like abortion could mobilize the Democratic base. The top of the Democratic ticket right now doesnt inspire a lot of enthusiasm, said Erik Herzik, professor of political science at University of Nevada, Reno. If you throw in a red meat issue like abortion rights, ... Read Full Story
Two weeks ago we brought you the first in a series of debates — that one for governor — moderated by Channel 13 anchor/damage control expert Nina Radetich. Today I have a transcript of the to and fro between the GOP U.S. Senate hopefuls at the same venue, the Thomas & Mack Center: Radetich: Welcome back to the campaign 2010 debate series at the T&M. We have a crowded stage up here. If any of you feel you donÕt perform well, call me later. I may be able to help. Politico wrote last week, ÒThe only thing stopping Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid from ... Read Full Story
There is a constant refrain in this state by some people who think Nevada will be well-served without having the majority leader of the U.S. Senate as part of the Nevada congressional delegation. It is hard to answer some of those people because, no matter what is said, they will not listen. Most people, though, want to hear the truth. Toward that end, I am reprinting remarks made by Sen. Harry Reid on the floor of the Senate Thursday regarding Republican misrepresentation of health insurance reform bills. They speak loudly to his leadership and his dedication to the people of Nevada and this nation. ... Read Full Story
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is in the “awkward position of looking for votes on a major health care reform bill that doesn’t quite exist,” Roll Call reports. Read Full Story
"Now that the House has passed major health-care legislation, the pressure is building on Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., to pass a bill by President Obama's Christmas deadline. Reid has an even harder task in front of him than House Speaker Nancy Pelosi did." [Examiner] Yes, because there are a few Democrats in the Senate Caucus who have "issues" with the public option, and others who have corporate interests which seem to have clouded...  
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Carrie Budoff Brown & Manu Raju, PoliticoWith the Houses landmark vote complete, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is facing dissent in the Democratic ranks over his health-care strategy "“ leaving him struggling to meet a Christmas deadline and fielding White House pressure to get the bill done. Even before Saturdays House vote, senators had begun to question why Reid suddenly embraced a public health insurance option "“ one that he didnt yet...  
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WASHINGTON -- The Senate Democratic leader indicated Tuesday that lawmakers may not complete health care legislation this year, missing President Barack Obama's deadline on his signature issue and pushing debate into a congressional election year. With just eight weeks left,...  
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I guess he's hoping to let things die down from today's election before they try and ram Obamacare through again:Asked if health care reform legislation will pass this year, Senate Majority leader Harry Reid told reporters today that "we're not going to be bound by any timelines.""We need to do the best job we can for the American people," he said. "We want quality legislation, and we're going to do that."President Obama had set a deadline of...  
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is getting impatient and wants to use the lopsided "reconciliation" process to force-feed the Health Care Bill on American citizens, willing or unwilling.Contributor: Sheryl YoungPublished: Oct 29, 2009  
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