Barbara Vucanovich records, 1982-1996.

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Barbara Vucanovich records, 1982-1996.

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Vucanovich's records as Representative to the U.S. Congress from Nev. include files related to her committee assignments and interests, particularly military construction and land withdrawal for military use; the proposed nuclear waste storage facility at Yucca Mountain, Nev.; Indian gaming and other Nev.-specific issues; breast cancer; health care reform; and the Republican Party's Contract with America. Also included are her campaign files, 1986-1994, which contain information about her opponent, Reno Mayor Pete Sferrazza, and files related to the 1996 presidential debate and the Commission on Presidential Debates.

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University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

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University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

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