Hal Cannon, who runs the WesternFolklifeCentre, says the first few gatherings in Elko were dominated by ranchers. Nowabout 40% ofattendeescome fromthe cities.
In testimony last Thursday before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Jonathan Adler of the Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Michael Cannon of the Cato Institute argue that the IRS has done exactly that.
The Western Gateway project, in the town's Cannon Park area, was unveiled last year and included a new supermarket, shopping units and improved transport links.