Titus Highlights Small Business Lending Program that Will Provide Much-Needed Credit to Nevada Businesses
"During these tough times, it is critical that we support our small businesses, and one of the best ways is to make capital more available.  ARC loans can provide a buffer so that business can afford to get through this recession, meet payroll, and keep their doors open."

Titus Letter to LaHood Expresses Concerns About Pace of Recovery Funding in Southern Nevada
"My Congressional District in Clark County, Nevada, has been particularly hard hit by the current economic recession.  I supported ARRA on the promise that it would jumpstart our economy and save or create thousands of jobs.  I was particularly proud of the investments this legislation made in our aging transportation system.  However, I am concerned that ARRA has not gotten off to a quick enough start in Southern Nevada."

Titus Applauds Release of $33 Million in Stimulus Funds for Regional Transit in Southern Nevada
“These funds will not only help improve our region’s growing transportation needs, but it will stimulate our economy by putting people to work at a time when our unemployment is at a 25-year high.  These investments in public transportation can also help relieve congestion while providing travel options that are better for our environment.”

Titus: Recovery Plan Is Vital for Clark County and Communities Across the Country
"That is why I believe it is so critical that Congress pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  It will provide a boost for our nation’s schools at a time when we cannot afford to shortchange the educational needs of our children, especially as we move into a new high tech renewable energy economy."

Titus: Recovery Bill Expected to Provide $179 Million for Clark County Schools and $291 Million for Nevada’s Infrastructure
"The money in this bill for Clark County schools will provide a critical boost at a time when Nevada faces steep budget cuts.  It is vital that during this period of economic hardship that we do not shortchange the educational needs of our children."

Reid, Berkley, Titus Deliver Additional $25 Million in Unemployment Funding for Nevada
"Today’s announcement that Nevada will receive more than $25 million to help workers who have lost their job and are struggling to make ends meet is much-needed and welcomed news. This money will make a real difference in the lives of so many Nevadans at a time when unemployment in the state is at a 25-year high."

Titus Announces an Additional $1.08 Million for Boulder City Airport Through Recovery Act
"With more than $2.3 million set aside to improve the Boulder City airport, we will put people to work in Southern Nevada while enhancing the safety of this facility that is so important to the transportation needs of the community."

Las Vegas Sun: Titus Offers Schools Help in Cashing in on Stimulus
"Of particular interest to Titus is the $1 billion allocated for dropout prevention programs at Title I schools, which serve the largest populations of at-risk students. Too many Clark County schools are the equivalent of 'dropout factories,' Titus said."

Las Vegas Sun: Education Stimulus Funds for Nevada Released
"A federal stimulus check is in the mail, headed for Nevada's education coffers.  The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that $265.7 million of stimulus money has been released to Nevada."

Mesquite Local News: Boulder City Airport to Get $1.25 M from Stimulus Funds
"Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District announced today that Boulder City will receive a $1.25 million grant to rehabilitate the runway at the Boulder City Municipal Airport."

Titus and Berkley Urge House Leaders to Include Education Waiver Provision in Recovery Package
"While we certainly agree that states should be held accountable for maintaining appropriate levels of funding for education programs on their own balance sheets, we believe it would be helpful to build in a degree of flexibility for those states facing the worst budget shortfalls."

Titus: Today Congress Took Bold Action to Create Jobs
"The plan makes much-needed investments in our aging infrastructure and can help bridge the growing budget gap that threatens vital education programs.  With one of the biggest tax cuts in history, it provides 95 percent of Americans with tax relief and will help Nevada diversify our economy with tax incentives for renewable energy, making us less dependent on the tourism and gaming industry."

Congresswoman Titus Announces Housing Grants for Southern Nevada
“With the announcement of these grants, Nevada will begin to see the effects of the recovery plan only weeks after its passage.  This critical funding will invest in our communities while creating much-needed jobs as we work to turn our economy around.”

Titus Announces Recovery Coordinator for Congressional Office
"Having met with my constituents across the Third District, I know there are a number of questions about the recovery plan, and by creating this important position, we will provide the necessary information that will help local government, businesses, and individuals benefit from the recovery package and create jobs in Southern Nevada."

Titus: Updated List of Transportation Projects Would Give Clark County Fair Share of Recovery Funds
"This new list of projects would disperse the funds throughout Nevada in a manner that is more fair and responsible so that we can create jobs and address our transportation needs."