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400 pay tribute to Nevada's first congresswoman

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:46:35 -0400

RENO, Nevada - Barbara Vucanovich, who moved to Nevada for a "quickie" divorce and became the first woman elected to Congress from the state, was remembered as both a pioneer and a "mother of love" at a funeral Friday.

Elko County could get US land for motocross track

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:16:13 -0400

ELKO, Nevada - Nevada's U.S. senators have jointly introduced legislation in Congress to promote the construction of a motor racing track in Elko County as well as new tribal housing.

Former Rep. Barbara Vucanovich of Nev. dies at 91

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:36:42 -0400

LAS VEGAS - Barbara Vucanovich, who was the first woman to represent Nevada in Congress and went on to serve the sprawling, rural 2nd Congressional District for 14 years, died Monday after a brief illness, family members said. She was 91.

Bill would bar government 'fun places' blacklist

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:07:11 -0400

LAS VEGAS - Nevada's congressional representatives don't want the government to blacklist cities because they're too fun.

Bill to legalize web poker introduced in Congress

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:02:26 -0400

LAS VEGAS - Gamblers who prefer their laptops to blackjack tables could soon get a boost from Washington.

Nevada leaders honor fallen service members

Mon, 27 May 2013 17:25:21 -0400

LAS VEGAS - Nevada honored veterans on Memorial Day with free weddings, a roaring motorcycle parade and the unveiling of a new state Vietnam War memorial.

Wounded Marine, wife get keys to new house in Reno

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:38:34 -0400

RENO, Nevada - A Marine who lost a leg and underwent more than 20 surgeries after being critically wounded in a 2010 explosion in Afghanistan has moved a big step forward in rebuilding his life.

House passes bill on lying about military medals

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:15:06 -0400

WASHINGTON - People who falsely claim they have received a military medal in order to obtain money or government benefits could face up to a year in jail under legislation that easily passed the House Monday.