Governor's press secretary to become Berkley spokesman

Urey, 50, a former television journalist, has worked for Miller for 4 1/2 years, but said he's had a longtime interest and curiosity about federal government operations.

His role as Miller's press secretary will be filled by Gordon Absher, who has been acting as deputy press secretary since the fall.

Urey will leave Carson City to relocate to Las Vegas for the campaign for he 1st Congressional District. This marks the first campaign he has worked on.

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