CAPPAERT v. UNITED STATES, 426 U.S. 128 (1976)

July 17, 2004

CAPPAERT v. UNITED STATES, 426 U.S. 128 (1976) - 1976 Supreme Court decision affirming the Ninth Circuit that as of 1952 when the United States reserved Devil's Hole, it acquired by reservation water rights in unappropriated appurtenant water sufficient to maintain the level of the underground pool to preserve its scientific (426 U.S. 128, 129) value and thereby implement the Presidential Proclamation.

Firepower photos

May 12, 2004

The Sierra Tarn Gallery has photos from the 2004 Firepower Demonstration on the Nellis AFB range today. A spectacular show including a complete combat search and rescue (CSAR) demonstration. Thanks to the Air Force for allowing us to attend.

Christensen details campaign expenses

April 26, 2004

Nevada Assemblyman Chad Christensen is defending himself against charges that he used campaign funds to set up a personal business. The Las Vegas Mercury asks "Did Assemblyman Chad Christensen really spend all that money at Taco Bell, Fatburger and Burger King?" There are more details including specifics about the various amounts in the Reno Gazette-Journal.

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Standing up for what you believe

November 11, 2003

Ever wonder what it means to stand up for what you believe in? Senator Harry Reid (D) of Nevada knows as he stood and spoke for over eight hours on the floor of the Senate on Monday. The senator's response to the Republican majority's plans to have a marathon 30-hour debate later this week on controversial conservative judicial nominees the Bush administration would like to see confirmed.

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Nevada's Finance Woes Cross Line Into Court

July 1, 2003

Nevada's legislature failed to pass a constitutionally required bill to fund the budget. With the failure Governor Kenny Guinn filed suit in the state Supreme Court.

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