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vinny9698

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15. Hoover Dam government project made possible and created Las Vegas

Sat Jul 28, 2012, 11:53 AM

Jul 2012

If it wasn't for Hoover Dam, Las Vegas would just be a small town in the desert. The workers would go down to Las Vegas to gamble, drink, and hook up with hookers. The government sponsored housing did not allow those activities so workers went to Vegas.
Without the cheap hydroelectric power and Lake Meade, where would Las Vegas be today?
All because of a government project.

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re: Wait, WHAT???!!!??? Fox News says "Obama's right. Americans can't succeed without government" allan01 Jul 2012 #14

Hoover Dam government project made possible and created Las Vegas vinny9698 Jul 2012 #15

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