Results for keyword: Harry Reid
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Gregory Jaczko's resignation weakens federal nuclear regulation
The San Onofre nuclear power plant has problems that are perhaps endemic to the industry, and chairman Gregory Jaczko's May 2012 resignation from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission means there's one less strong regulator keeping a sharp eye on industry.
by Judith Lewis Mernit , Jun 12, 2012 -
State trust lands at a glance
The West's state trust lands form a complex patchwork, and each state manages them differently.
by Nathan Rice, Jun 12, 2011 -
Park Service finally drafts a solution to conflicts over canyon flights
The Park Service offers a plan to ease the conflict over Grand Canyon overflights.
by John Dougherty and Ray Ring, Jun 13, 2011 -
The National Park Service's Preferred Alternative map.
The Park Service offers a plan to ease the conflict over Grand Canyon overflights.
by John Dougherty and Ray Ring, Jun 12, 2011 -
Western elections wrap-up
High Country News examines the results of what everyone agrees was a "very weird election."
by Jonathan Thompson , Nov 21, 2010 -
Mining Reform: Deja vu again and again
A 138-year-old law blocks serious hardrock mining reform, despite the untiring work of activists.
by Paul Larmer, Nov 21, 2010 -
Nevada: A hairy ride for Harry
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tries gun-play in his battle with Sharron Angle, and former poli-sci prof Dina Titus tries to keep her Nevada House seat out of Joe Heck's reach.
by Jonathan Thompson, Oct 19, 2010 -
Recognizing unfairness
Young people dressed in graduation caps and gowns protest for immigration reform.
by Ray Ring, Aug 15, 2010 -
The same old Sen. Reid?
Year after year, Nevada Sen. Harry Reid has stood squarely in the path of every attempt to reform the 1872 Mining Law. Plus: The Energy Department wants to dump tons of deadly mercury, most likely in the West.
by Ray Ring , Aug 03, 2009 -
Enviros wary of 'Nevada-style' wilderness bill
A controversial proposed wilderness bill for Utah’s Washington County includes utility corridors, motorized-vehicle trails, and public-land sales designed to accommodate urban growth
by Brett Wilkison, Apr 17, 2006






