By OSKAR GARCIA
Associated Press Writer
LAS VEGAS – President Barack Obama is setting the record straight – he loves Las Vegas. And Las Vegas was glad to hear it.
Obama had irked Nevada officials by using Las Vegas as an example of how people should not spend irresponsibly in tough times. But during an overnight visit to the city, Obama made it clear he meant no harm.
“I love Vegas,” Obama told an audience of 650 business and tourism leaders Friday at a resort and casino on the Strip.