Dina Titus
Nevada's Congressional District Three
Articles
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Legislators Tout Tax Credit Extension
November 11, 2009
"A tax credit extension for homebuyers worth an estimated $10.2 billion to $21 billion nationally will help revive Southern Nevada's dismal real estate market, Reps. Dina Titus and Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., told Realtors on Tuesday."
November 11, 2009
"A tax credit extension for homebuyers worth an estimated $10.2 billion to $21 billion nationally will help revive Southern Nevada's dismal real estate market, Reps. Dina Titus and Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., told Realtors on Tuesday."
Las Vegas Sun: House Poised for Historic Vote
November 6, 2009
"Titus also leaves a valuable imprint on the bill. She passed an amendment in committee to allow more small businesses to buy policies from the new health insurance exchange. The amendment was popular and expanded in the final House bill. 'The new bill has a lot of improvements and I’m glad to have been part of it,' Titus said this week. 'I’m ready to vote for it and move on to creating jobs.'"
November 6, 2009
"Titus also leaves a valuable imprint on the bill. She passed an amendment in committee to allow more small businesses to buy policies from the new health insurance exchange. The amendment was popular and expanded in the final House bill. 'The new bill has a lot of improvements and I’m glad to have been part of it,' Titus said this week. 'I’m ready to vote for it and move on to creating jobs.'"
Las Vegas Sun: Titus' Star Rising as Ensign Struggles
September 27, 2009
"But last week the congresswoman who has been in office just nine months found herself sharing the stage with leaders of both influential panels as she joined them in leading House passage of a bill that will halt Medicare rate increases for seniors. 'This important legislation will protect America’s seniors from an increase in premiums at a time when too many are struggling to make ends meet,' Titus said in a statement jointly released by the committee chairmen."
September 27, 2009
"But last week the congresswoman who has been in office just nine months found herself sharing the stage with leaders of both influential panels as she joined them in leading House passage of a bill that will halt Medicare rate increases for seniors. 'This important legislation will protect America’s seniors from an increase in premiums at a time when too many are struggling to make ends meet,' Titus said in a statement jointly released by the committee chairmen."
Seniors Journal: House Passes Bill to Stop 2010 Increase in Medicare Part B Costs, Helping Seniors Cope
September 25, 2009
"The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Titus, told the House members, 'Because this bill is fully paid for by using existing funds including the Medicare Improvement Fund and it meets the PAYGO requirements, it is a responsible way to stand up and provide for our seniors during these tough economic times.'"
September 25, 2009
"The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Titus, told the House members, 'Because this bill is fully paid for by using existing funds including the Medicare Improvement Fund and it meets the PAYGO requirements, it is a responsible way to stand up and provide for our seniors during these tough economic times.'"
Rebel Yell: House Bill to Aid Hard-Hit Students
September 24, 2009
"Titus said she believes the loan bill will have widespread effects on education as well as other federal programs. 'In order to get a quality education, too many students in Nevada and across the country are facing a mountain of debt when they finish school,' she said. 'In order for our young people and our country to prosper, we need to make a college education affordable and accessible.'"
September 24, 2009
"Titus said she believes the loan bill will have widespread effects on education as well as other federal programs. 'In order to get a quality education, too many students in Nevada and across the country are facing a mountain of debt when they finish school,' she said. 'In order for our young people and our country to prosper, we need to make a college education affordable and accessible.'"
Las Vegas Sun: In Henderson, Titus Voices Support for Affordable Education
August 19, 2009
"Rep. Dina Titus held a back-to-school party of her own Tuesday afternoon at the College of Southern Nevada’s Henderson campus, where she highlighted congressional efforts to make higher education more affordable. Speaking to a small crowd of students, faculty, parents and reporters, Titus (D-Nev.) discussed a handful of bills passed in recent months that aim to make borrowing for college easier and more affordable."
August 19, 2009
"Rep. Dina Titus held a back-to-school party of her own Tuesday afternoon at the College of Southern Nevada’s Henderson campus, where she highlighted congressional efforts to make higher education more affordable. Speaking to a small crowd of students, faculty, parents and reporters, Titus (D-Nev.) discussed a handful of bills passed in recent months that aim to make borrowing for college easier and more affordable."
USA Today Editorial: Misinformation, Mayhem Mar Debate on Health Care
August 10, 2009
"There's an old proverb that says a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still getting its boots on. That's surely true when the lie instills deep personal fears, and lies appear to be in full sprint as the nation's health care debate goes local."
August 10, 2009
"There's an old proverb that says a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still getting its boots on. That's surely true when the lie instills deep personal fears, and lies appear to be in full sprint as the nation's health care debate goes local."
Las Vegas Sun: Titus Seeks the Story of Your Loan
August 9, 2009
"Las Vegas-area homeowners struggling to have their mortgages modified are being invited to share their stories so the federal government can determine which lenders are helpful, and which are not. The invitation comes from Rep. Dina Titus. She is asking homeowners from her district to share stories of their dealings with mortgage lenders on a new Web site and — if they wish — ask the congresswoman’s office to get on the phone with the banks on their behalf. The freshman congresswoman’s goal is to produce a running tally that would show which mortgage lenders are helping Southern Nevada homeowners and which are not answering their calls."
August 9, 2009
"Las Vegas-area homeowners struggling to have their mortgages modified are being invited to share their stories so the federal government can determine which lenders are helpful, and which are not. The invitation comes from Rep. Dina Titus. She is asking homeowners from her district to share stories of their dealings with mortgage lenders on a new Web site and — if they wish — ask the congresswoman’s office to get on the phone with the banks on their behalf. The freshman congresswoman’s goal is to produce a running tally that would show which mortgage lenders are helping Southern Nevada homeowners and which are not answering their calls."
In Business: A New Incentive for Hiring Out-of-Work Veterans
July 10, 2009
"The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., were promoting the tax credit shortly before the Fourth of July. 'We can honor our soldiers not only by providing them with what they need out in the field, but also when they come home,' Titus said. 'We want to get the word out so that we can see it used in this state and get our veterans back to work.'"
July 10, 2009
"The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., were promoting the tax credit shortly before the Fourth of July. 'We can honor our soldiers not only by providing them with what they need out in the field, but also when they come home,' Titus said. 'We want to get the word out so that we can see it used in this state and get our veterans back to work.'"
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