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December 17, 2015

Nevada: Sheldon Adelson Revealed as Buyer of Las Vegas Review-Journal 
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In Nevada, a media mystery may have been revealed. Fortune magazine
first reported that major Republican Party donor Sheldon Adelson has
bought Nevada's largest daily newspaper, the Las Vegas Review-Journal,
for $140 million. Last week's purchase was reportedly arranged by
Adelson's son-in-law. The revelation follows a week of questions and
uncertainty as the Adelson family attempted to keep the purchase secret,
even from the newspaper's own staff. Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter
Sean Whaley tweeted last week: "I have some stories to write Monday but
I don't know who I'm working for. I am not happy."

 

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