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House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (D-MO), center, offers opening remarks at the committee's field hearing in Las Vegas.

At Vegas ‘field hearing,’ top House GOP appropriator pledges reversal of gambling tax deduction

The GOP member from Missouri said ‘three gaming CEOs’ he met with in Las Vegas encouraged him to support restoring the 100 percent deduction on losses.

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Sen. Ira Hansen (R-Sparks) speaking.

OPINION: It’s over in Carson City — now go enjoy our state

Go visit some ghost town along a lonely Nevada roadway, explore the nearly infinite expanse of mountain ranges winding their way through our backyard or simply step out under the neon lights and enjoy the entertainment options that have made our state famous. 

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