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Amid a divisive debate over whether to include a strict anti-abortion plank in the party platform, Nevada Republicans held their state convention Saturday and approved a staunchly conservative doctrine that ultimately sidestepped the abortion issue. At the start of this weekend's meeting, Gov. Kenny Guinn and other GOP leaders had urged delegates to "put aside individual differences" to make the party more inclusive in hopes of a more favorable showing at the November polls.

"Mr. Henley, if you are within the sound of my voice, I hope you get carpal tunnel syndrome from counting all the money you make, compliments of the Copyright Act and the Congress which wrote it." Rep. Howard Coble (R-N.C.), in a written response to musician Don Henley during a House subcommittee hearing last week on copyright law. Henley has been a leading critic of Coble's panel. ( Billboard, May 26)

• GOP Moderates Rally to Oust Anti-Abortion Plank From Platform
(Las Vegas Sun, May 27)
• State GOP Sidesteps Abortion
(Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 28)
• Gov. Guinn Urges GOP Inclusiveness
(Las Vegas Sun, May 27)
• Excerpts: Nevada GOP Platform
(Las Vegas Sun, May 28)

Lazio Will Retain N.Y. Congressional Seat
As Rep. Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.) readies for a long and grueling U.S. Senate race, the Long Island congressman said Friday he has no plans of resigning his House seat.
• Lazio Won't Give Up Congressional Seat
(Albany Times Union, May 27)
• New Strategies for Senate Race
(The New York Times, May 28)

Lazio's campaign is expected to need between $15-$20 million for the Senate race, but while those figures might seem daunting, Lazio – who entered the race with $3.5 million already on hand – has a proven prowess for bringing in big bucks.
• Lazio Leaps Into Race With $3.5 M, History of Successful Fundraising
(New York Newsday, May 28)
• Full Coverage: N.Y. Senate Race

Corzine's Spending on Track to Shatter Political Record
In his quest to win the Democratic Senate nomination in New Jersey, former Wall Street executive Jon Corzine is on pace to spend a record-setting $34 million to beat former governor Jim Florio. Campaign finance records show that Corzine has bankrolled most of the cost himself, spending close to $20 million of his own money for the June 6 primary.
• Corzine Cash Outflow Hits New Heights
(The Star-Ledger, Newark, N.J., May 26)
• Full Coverage: N.J. Senate Race

Another Bush, Another Danforth?
Former Missouri senator John C. Danforth has reportedly been added to Texas Gov. George W. Bush's list of vice presidential possibilities. Danforth, who served in the Senate for 18 years, is still a respected political figure who could help Bush in midwestern swing states.
• Bush Considers Danforth as GOP Running Mate
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 28)