LAS VEGAS -- Two people who were appointed to the Nevada
Legislature on Friday will play a significant role in whether a nearly
$2 billion NFL stadium, and potentially the Raiders, comes to Las Vegas.
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fill two vacant seats said they were more concerned about whether their
appointees would properly vet a plan to put $750 million in public money
toward the 65,000-seat venue. Critics worry that in case of a downturn,
taxpayers could be left holding the bag for the project thats partially
funded by billionaire casino owner and Republican mega-donor Sheldon
Adelson.Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick said she and her recommended
candidate, Democratic former Assemblywoman Stephanie Smith, didnt really
have to talk about Smiths opinion of the stadium.That really wasnt my
concern as much as could she ask the hard questions, did she understand
government, said Kirkpatrick, who previously held the Assembly seat that
Smith was named to on Friday. I think she will ask the hard questions
that I would.The commissions move, which fills the final two seats out
of five that were vacant, clears the way for Republican Gov. Brian
Sandoval to call Nevadas 63-member Legislature into a special session.
At least two-thirds of a full Legislature would need to be on board to
pass a proposed hotel tax hike, which would fund the stadium, a
convention center expansion and more police.Critics dont want to give
public funds to a project backed by Adelson, one of the richest men in
the world, rather than to education in a state with one of the countrys
worst-performing school systems. They also point to experts who say
stadium deals rarely yield the economic benefits they
promise.Commissioner Susan Brager, who nominated Republican Kyle
Stephens to fill the second vacancy, said she asked him whether hed
simply go along with party leadership or whether hed be an independent
voice on the deal. She said she got the right answers from Stephens,
whos a longtime account representative for a janitorial supply company
and has worked on Republican political campaigns.I wasnt looking for a
`yes person, said Brager. Im hoping this person would stand up for what
is right.While she voted for the candidates, Clark County Commissioner
Chris Giunchigliani said she felt they were only being asked to do so to
ensure there were enough votes for the stadium deal. When there were
vacancies ahead of two recent special legislative sessions for
less-controversial economic development deals, those spots were left
empty.This is politics at its worst, she said.
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Malkin got tangled up with Detroits Luke Glendening early in the third
period and his left skate took the brunt of collision with the boards
behind Pittsburghs net.
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The Croatian served 21 aces and hit 42 winners against Sijsling, who
double-faulted to give Cilic a 4-3 lead in the deciding set.
"All the players, they know me and they were really happy to see me and
they were really happy that this is over for me," Cilic said.Michael
Smith, Dave Chisnall and Robert Thornton are fighting against
elimination from the Premier League on Judgement Night.
The bottom two in the table will be eliminated and only one
player from the struggling trio will survive in Cardiff on Thursday
night, live on Sky Sports.This weeks line-up also includes a clash
between leader Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld, in a repeat
of their World Championship thriller. Premier League
bottom three
Robert
Thornton
4 points
Dave
Chisnall 3
points
Michael Smith
3 points
James Wade v Gary Anderson
Gary Anderson has defeated his last six opponents
Anderson continued his red-hot run with his 7-4 win over
Chisnall, and will be searching for a seventh successive victory over
the returning Wade.The defending champion suffered a shock exit in
Germany, falling to a 6-0 loss to Joe Cullen in under 10 minutes, but
has shown few signs of vulnerability in the Premier League.Wade sat out
last week after a double-header earlier in the campaign, but favourable
results mean he has not lost too much ground in the play-off
hunt.Michael Smith v Phil Taylor
Michael Smith can only survive if he defeats Taylor
Smith has been left in a desperate position at the foot
of the table following last weeks defeat to fellow struggler
Thornton.Bully Boy badly needs a win and favourable results to keep him
in the competition, although he can perhaps draw some confidence from
his performance at the German Masters, which saw him reach the
semi-finals.
Phil Taylor
hit an impressive 141 checkout during his match with Peter Wright.
But Taylor, who decided to avoid the trip
to Europe, will show no mercy to Smith as he hunts top spot in the
tableDave Chisnall v Peter Wright
Peter Wright held Phil Taylor to a draw on night eight
Chisnall needs at least a point from the opening
clash against Wright to keep alive his hopes of avoiding an early
exit.The St Helens man reachedd last years play-off night, but he has
failed to pick up a win since the opening week of the current campaign.
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Taylor shared the spoils in Liverpool but one man was more grateful for
the point than the other. Wright, in
contrast, has maintained a high standard and was only narrowly beaten
by Van Gerwen in this Mondays German Masters final. Robert Thornton v
Adrian Lewis
Robert
Thornton climbed out of bottom two after picking up four points
Thornton dramatically changed his fortunes last week,
claiming his first win of the campaign against Smith, and then held Van
Gerwen to a battling draw.Those precious three points could be good
enough to spare Thornton, who can watch drop rivals Chisnall and Smith
before his match with Lewis.Jackpot boosted his hopes of a top-four
finish with a narrow win over Raymond van Barneveld, leaving Lewis just
two points off top spot.Raymond van Barneveld v Michael van Gerwen
Raymond van Barneveld won
an epic encounter with Michael van Gerwen at Alexandra Palace
Van Barneveld claimed a memorable 4-3 victory over Van
Gerwen when the two Dutch stars shared the stage at Alexandra Palace in
December.There was more title success for Mighty Mike this week when he
retained the German Masters trophy, but the world No 1 has been held to
back-to-back draws in the Premier League.
Watch as Van Barneveld caused an upset by beating Van
Gerwen to reach the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship
Barney relishes the big-match atmosphere
and the 48-year-old will be determined to produce another vintage
display against Van Gerwen. Watch Judgement Night in the Premier League
this Thursday, from 7pm on Sky Sports 1.
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