November 9, 2006
To All of Our Volunteers and Supporters: 
Unfortunately across the country our Republican team had few successes, but one of the best performances was right here in Nevada.  Your efforts carried our candidates and our state to victory under difficult circumstances, and you should be proud of this accomplishment.
It is — and always has […]

For Immediate Release 10/24/2006
Contact Tory Mazzola (702) 880-1000
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Las Vegas, NV - Senator John Ensign will kick-off a statewide Nevada tour tomorrow that begins in Mesquite and ends in Carson on Saturday after stops in Caliente, Pioche, Ely, West Wendover, Wells, Elko, Winnemucca, Lovelock, Yerington, and Fallon.
“Knowing Nevadans and the issues important to them is […]

Included below is a fact sheet on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the process to wiretap a known terrorist, and the National Security Agency’s (NSA) surveillance program, which is supported by John Ensign and opposed by Jack Carter.
Senator Ensign Supports the NSA Surveillance Program: It is a tool our military and intelligence agencies need […]

10/20/06 
Senator John Ensign’s commitment to protecting America was the deciding factor in the second debate, which airs today on Face to Face on Las Vegas One.  National security issues, particularly wiretapping al Qaeda’s telephone calls, dominated the conversation hosted by Jon Ralston.  The differences are clear: John Ensign supports giving our military and intelligence agencies […]

Senator John Ensign and his opponent will appear on Face to Face on Las Vegas One this Friday, October 20, to talk about the issues important to Nevadans in their second debate.  The debate will air at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 11:30 p.m.
The first debate was Sunday, October 15, and can be viewed […]

Las Vegas, NV - Senator John Ensign, in the first of three televised debates, highlighted his accomplishments over the past six years to secure education funding, protect Nevada’s wilderness areas, deliver a veterans’ hospital to Las Vegas and successfully fight against Yucca Mountain while his opponent reiterated his attacks on the Bush Administration instead of […]

Human Events: Ensign Takes Down Goliath, Round One
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Every taxpayer should send Sen. Ensign a thank you note today.
By raising a budget point of order, forcing senators to vote on breaking the bank for $500 BILLION black hole entitlement spending, Ensign effectively killed the asbestos bill — for now.
The bill, that lacks any medical criteria, is […]

For Immediate Release                                           September 28, 2006
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Las Vegas, NV — The National Small Business Association (NSBA) announced today it is supporting Senator John Ensign’s re-election because of his dedication to keeping taxes low and advancing pro-growth policies that stregthen the backbone of our economy — small businesses.
“Senator Ensign has demonstrated his commitment to […]

The latest numbers on state-wide employment were released today and Nevada’s economy remains strong.  When you consider growth — the percentage of jobs gained — Nevada leads the country at 5.3 percent.
“Nevada’s great workforce and business-friendly environment has encouraged local industries to grow and attracted new companies to our state,” said Ensign, who owned and […]

WHO: Team Ensign and Congressman Jon Porter
WHERE: Southern Nevada Victory 2006 Campaign Office (313 Pilot Road, Las Vegas)
WHEN: Saturday, September 16th at 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
We will provide sausage and pork jambalaya and light refreshments for all our volunteers.  Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.  Congressman Jon Porter will meet all of […]

Sometimes, beneath the din of partisan rancor, the legislative process grinds out a product worthy of note and praise.  Such is the case with President Bush’s American Competitiveness Initiative, working its way through the House and Senate with bipartisan support.
The American Competitiveness Initiative is one presidential initiative announced in the State of the Union that […]

For Immediate Release                                         September 11, 2006
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Las Vegas, NV — Senator John Ensign released the following statement after attending the 9/11 Commemoration at Red Rock Canyon in southern Nevada this morning.
“During today’s commemoration I heard many people talking about both the good and evil brought forward five years ago.  On September 11, 2001, […]

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Minden, Nevada — U.S. Senator John Ensign toured GE Energy’s optimization and controls business in Minden on Thursday while on a campaign swing through Northern Nevada.
The senator started Thursday with a campaign breakfast at the Carson Valley Inn and then toured the plant.
“I have a fascination with […]

Las Vegas, NV – Senator John Ensign will kick-off a Labor Day tour of Northern and Rural Nevada this Wednesday, August 30, in Reno. The Senator’s schedule includes meetings with local officials, radio appearances and campaign rallies with supporters in Reno, Minden, Carson City, Ely, Elko, Battle Mountain, Winnemucca and Fallon.

Senator John Ensign won the Republican Primary last night with 90% of the votes cast.

“If things turn out as expected I feel very good obviously having the vast majority of support among Republicans, and I’m going to work hard to get support among independents and Democrats,” Ensign stated in an interview with the Las Vegas Review Journal. “I’ve worked in a bipartisan fashion since I’ve been in office, and I’m going to work hard trying to get votes from across the political spectrum.”

Washington, D.C. – Senator John Ensign made this statement following the death of former Nevada State Senator Lawrence “Jake” Jacobsen:

“I am saddened by the death of Senator Jacobsen, but I am inspired by the long and productive life he lived. He served our nation and our great state in many capacities and will always be a model of the type of citizen we should strive to be. From his Navy days and bravery at Pearl Harbor, to his exemplary service in our state legislature, to his commitment to a multitude of community organizations, Senator Jacobsen will always hold a special place in the hearts of Nevadans.”

Please take the time to cast your vote during this year’s important primary. Take advantage of Nevada’s Early Voting. Below are the early vote locations listed in every county. If you have any questions regarding these locations, please feel free to call our campaign office at 702-880-1000.

Washington, D.C. – Senator John Ensign made this statement following the death of State Controller Kathy Augustine:

“I want to convey my sympathy to the family and friends of Kathy Augustine. The news of her unexpected death brings sadness to our state and to those who knew Kathy.”

On the Fourth of July, we celebrate as a nation our independence and the freedoms that our Founding Fathers secured for us. But they were not alone. Throughout our history, brave men and women have risked and sacrificed on battlefields here and abroad so that we can be free 230 years later. And while today is a celebration of the fruits of their labor, it is always a fitting time to remember our veterans and fallen heroes.

WASHINGTON, DC—Senator John Ensign was today honored by the Alliance for Worker Freedom (AWF) with its second annual “Guardian of Worker Freedom” award at a private, informal ceremony in the U.S. Capitol. The worker rights organization presents the award to members of both houses of Congress who vote along with workers on 80% of the labor issues tracked by AWF.