Titus Statement on Signing of Health Care Reform Bill"This legislation makes critical reforms that give middle-class families more control over their health care choices and institutes common sense rules of the road that will give families the security and peace of mind they deserve. Health care reform will strengthen Medicare that more than 210,000 seniors in Southern Nevada rely on and reduce the burden skyrocketing prescription drug prices."
Titus Statement on President Signing the HIRE Act"This important bill provides for critical investments in highway and transit projects that will boost our struggling construction sector. By providing small businesses with tax breaks and tax credits, we are on the path to once again make them the engines of growth that power our economy."
Titus on Extension of Key Provisions that Nevadans Count on During These Tough Economic Times"As we work to create jobs in Nevada that will put people back to work, extending unemployment benefits and health care assistance through COBRA is critical as people fight every day just to keep body and soul together. Extending these benefits for some families may be the difference between making or missing the next mortgage payment, and preventing drastic cuts to Medicare payments will ensure that seniors will continue to have access to the doctor they trust."
Titus: Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant Is the Type of Business We Need to Bring to Las Vegas to Create Good Jobs"Nevada’s abundant renewable energy resources are critical to our efforts to diversify our economy and create good jobs. But we must go beyond just the production of renewable energy and focus on the manufacturing of parts and pieces that will keep people employed after a new solar plant or wind farm is constructed."
Titus Offers Proposal to Effectively Use Additional Federal Housing Funds for Nevada"Just over two weeks ago, President Obama announced that he was allocating $1.5 billion for the states that have been hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis. I have been pushing the Administration to provide more assistance for the hardest hit states for months and I am pleased that they are finally paying special attention to the communities that need it most. This funding announcement presents an historical opportunity for our state to provide our citizens with long-term and short-term relief – if we do it correctly."
Titus: HIRE Act an Important Step to Getting Nevadans Back to Work“Investments in highway and transit projects will provide a boost to our ailing construction sector. This bill, which is fully paid for and fiscally responsible, will also provide critical tax cuts that create incentives for small businesses to grow.”
Titus Statement on President Obama Signing the Travel Promotion Act"This important legislation will bring millions of additional travelers to the United States at no cost to the taxpayer and will promote our nation as a leading international travel destination. With its world-class amenities for work and pleasure, Las Vegas will benefit greatly from this effort to increase tourism from around the world."
Titus Testifies on Budget Priorities"It is very clear to me that job creation must be the central focus of the 2011 budget resolution. We need to put Americans to work in clean energy jobs and other emerging fields so that the United States can position itself as a leader in this global economy."
Titus Applauds $4.7 Million to Increase Access to Computer Centers in Southern Nevada“In an increasingly high tech society and economy, improving computer skills and increasing access are critical to enhancing employment opportunities for Nevadans. This money will double the number of public computer centers and increase job training opportunities for Nevadans that will be vital to our efforts to put people back to work.”
Titus Expresses Disappointment with Senate Republican Obstructionism"With people in District Three facing high unemployment, a foreclosure crisis, and skyrocketing health care costs, they want to see elected officials working together to bring real change. Unfortunately, one Republican in the Senate is standing in the way. The legislation that unanimously passed the House and has significant bipartisan support in the Senate would provide vital assistance to Nevada’s families who are fighting every day to make ends meet."
Titus Applauds Senate Passage of Travel Promotion Act“The Travel Promotion Act will bring millions of additional travelers to the United States at no cost to the taxpayers by creating a public-private partnership to promote our nation as a leading international travel destination. And with its world-class amenities for work and pleasure, Las Vegas will benefit greatly from this effort to increase tourism from around the world.”
Titus Highlights Credit Card Reforms that Take Effect Today"With Nevadans struggling to make ends meet during this tough economic time and credit card debt at a record high, these fair, commonsense reforms will help consumers take hold of their financial future."
Las Vegas Sun: Bonuses Show Need for Financial Reform"As long as Wall Street continues to pay out huge bonuses while real Americans struggle to make ends meet, and is unwilling to be part of the solution, bank executives must be held responsible. This means returning every penny of taxpayer funding to the government."
Las Vegas Sun: Officials Celebrate Start of $246 Million Highway Project“In this economy if we can create jobs and build something that not only performs a good function today but lasts into the future, then we can’t lose.”
Titus Announces $34 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Sahara Ave. Bus Rapid Transit“Improving the speed and reliability of our transit service will enable the movement of more people through this section of town, spurring economic growth and development. This project will also improve and increase service in an area that has a higher than average number of disabled and elderly, enhancing their ability to get around our community.”