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What’s in store for Nevada after Harry Reid retires

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s Friday announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2016 left many Nevadans wondering what the future holds for the Silver State after its most powerful voice at home and in Washington passes from the scene....

What now? Here's how Harry Reid will likely spend his last months in the Senate

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid says he wants to leave Congress at the top of his game. During his final two years in the Senate, he has a chance to do that if he ......

Reaction to Sen. Harry Reid’s retirement announcement

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid said Friday he won’t seek re-election in 2016. Officials reacted to the Senate Democratic leader’s announcement he’s retiring after five terms: ••• “Harry Reid is a fighter. In his five...

Reaction to Reid: quotes from across the political spectrum

Sen. Harry Reid announced Friday that he will not be seeking re-election. Here’s how his friends and foes from across the political spectrum reacted to the news:...

The speculation begins: Who’s going to replace Harry Reid?

Sen. Harry Reid's retirement leaves a decade-long vacuum in Nevada politics, and politicos immediately turned to who would replace him. Among the possibilities were ......

'Harry, this is Barack': Obama surprises Reid during radio talk show

During an appearance by Sen. Harry Reid this morning on KNPR’s “State of Nevada” talk show, the program received a surprise caller. "Harry, this is Barack," ......

It's over: Reid announces he's stepping down after current term expires

In a surprise announcement Friday morning, Sen. Harry Reid said he won't be running for what would be his sixth term in the United States Senate. In a video to supporters ......

Harry Reid won't seek re-election

Nevada Senator Harry Reid announced today he will retire from the Senate and will not seek re-election in 2016. The five-term Democrat from Searchlight, Nev., had brushed off questions that he would be leaving the Senate but an exercise-related accident in January appears to have contributed to the decision.
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Reid won’t seek re-election to Senate in 2016

Sen. Harry Reid announced Friday he will not seek re-election in 2016....

Congress might weigh tightening visa investor program

Congress might weigh tightening an investor visa program in the wake of an investigation that found a top Department of Homeland Security official pulled strings to process visas under pressure from powerful political figures including Sen. Harry Reid, according to a House committee chairman....

Report cites improper pressure in SLS visa case tied to Reid

A top Department of Homeland Security official improperly intervened to fast-track visas for foreign investors in the $415 million SLS Las Vegas renovation after being pressured by U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, according to an inspector general’s report released Tuesday....

Protecting Nevada’s past — and future

U.S. Senator Harry Reid and Rep. Dina Titus have introduced legislation to permanently protect a reservoir of prehistoric Nevada history while preserving a slew of marvelous outdoor recreation activities....

Nevada Demos re-elect Lange as state chairwoman

Nevada Democratic Party Chairwoman Roberta Lange was re-elected Saturday. She vowed to lead a drive to return U.S. Sen. Harry Reid to Washington, put another Democrat in the White House and regain control of the Nevada Legislature....

Harry Reid thanks Rand Paul for medical advice

Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid thanked likely Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul of Kentucky for dispensing "expert advice" on Reid's injured right eye. "I really appreciate it very, very much," the Nevada Democrat said to Paul, a Republican senator and ......

Koch business coming to Harry Reid's turf

A subsidiary of Koch Industries, the massive chemical and refining conglomerate owned by billionaires Charles and David Koch, will establish an IT office in Reno that will create ......

Harry Reid: Strip abortion from trafficking bill or it fails

Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid says Republicans must remove an abortion provision from a human trafficking bill or the legislation won't pass ......

Proposed bill would give Nevada final say on Yucca Mountain

For years, Sen. Harry Reid has declared a proposed project to store nuclear waste in Nevada’s Yucca Mountain dead. But just in case the project comes back to life ......

Harry Reid catching flak as fellow senator investigated

As a New Jersey Democratic senator comes under fire in a corruption investigation, Republicans are taking aim at another Democrat: Sen. Harry Reid. The Senate minority leader has not ......

Report: Reid interviewed by feds in Menendez corruption probe

Nevada Sen. Harry Reid was interviewed by federal investigators a year ago as part of a corruption probe targeting New Jersey Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez, according to a report published Monday....

Why Reid wants Congress to delay Iran legislation

Key Senate Democrats led by Minority Leader Harry Reid announced their opposition to fast action on a bill giving Congress final say on any nuclear deal with ......

Harry Reid cheered before controversial Netanyahu speech

Sen. Harry Reid received bipartisan cheers and a standing ovation this morning before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began a controversial speech to Congress. “Harry, it’s good to see you ......

Poll: Laxalt, Krolicki in dead heat with Reid; Hillary wins against all GOPers (except one)

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is in a dead heat with two prospective GOP challengers, Scott Walker leads the GOP field here and Hillary Clinton leads all Republican comers in Nevada, except for -- wait for it -- Gov. Brian Sandoval....

Harry Reid dons sunglasses, says he has some vision in injured eye

After two months of wearing an eye patch over his right eye, an on-the-mend Sen. Harry Reid showed up to work today sporting a new look: sunglasses. “We’re working on my beauty here,” he said jokingly. Reid, the Nevada Democrat and ......

Reid shows up in shades; bandages have vanished

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada was sporting a new look Tuesday after two months of being seen wearing a broad bandage over the right side of his face....

Wounded but dangerous: Here’s why to believe Harry Reid will run in ’16

Harry Reid has been injured both politically and physically, but those close to him say that those who think he won't run for re-election in 2016 are missing a fundamental understanding of ......

Reid, Obama expected to discuss Homeland Security funding

Sen. Harry Reid and President Barack Obama are expected to discuss the ongoing fight in Congress to fund the Department of Homeland Security when they meet in private today at ......

Obama to meet with Harry Reid as top agenda items debated

President Barack Obama plans to meet with Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid as Congress debates a series of issues at the top of the president's agenda. The White House says Obama will ......

Sen. Harry Reid recovering after 2nd surgery

Sen. Harry Reid is recovering at his Washington residence after surgery Wednesday to restore vision in his wounded right eye. It was Reid's second surgery since ......

Reid completes second surgery, outcome for full vision still unclear

Following a second surgery on Wednesday, the outcome still is unclear whether Sen. Harry Reid will regain full vision in his damaged right eye....

Reid to staff: Full speed ahead to 2016

Moving to end speculation about his political future, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada delivered a message to his staff on Tuesday that he is moving full speed ahead to run for re-election in 2016....

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