Congresswoman Dina Titus, Representing the 3rd District of Nevada - News Room

Titus: Supplemental Provides for Our Troops and Refocuses Efforts in Afghanistan

Thu, 14 May 2009 21:55:00 UT

“This legislation provides our troops in harm’s way with the resources and equipment they need to achieve success in Iraq and Afghanistan. And by giving our veterans and servicemembers pay for their stop-loss service, we are recognizing the hardship placed on them and their families and rewarding their brave service to our country.”

Titus Amendment Will Help States Turn Schools Green

Wed, 13 May 2009 19:03:49 UT

"The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act is an important bill that will provide our students with a healthy, safe learning environment, will create jobs, and will promote environmental responsibility. At the same time, it is moving us closer to the clean energy economy of the future."

Tags: education, energy

Nevada Delegation: Green Energy Bill Could Generate Millions of Dollars for Nevada

Tue, 12 May 2009 17:00:20 UT

“Nevada has been blessed with an abundance of renewable energy resources and is at the forefront of a new green economy. This legislation will ensure that state and local governments share in the benefits of clean energy produced on federal land.”

Tags: energy

Titus: $266 Million in Recovery Funds Are Critical for Nevada’s Schools

Mon, 11 May 2009 22:21:00 UT

“Today’s announcement that $266 million are now available for Nevada’s schools is welcome news for our state, our teachers, and our children. These funds could not have come at a more important time. It is critical that during this tough economic time we continue to invest in our nation’s future by ensuring that students receive a quality education."

Tags: education, Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Las Vegas Sun: Accomplishments, Modest but Real

Sun, 10 May 2009 14:40:00 UT

"The amendment was the kind of practical legislation Titus has focused on since coming to Washington, enabling her to build an early record of legislative success that surpasses that of any majority party freshmen from Nevada in recent history."

Titus Statement on Latest Unemployment Numbers

Fri, 08 May 2009 21:14:46 UT

“Today’s unemployment numbers provide a small glimmer of hope that we are getting close to the bottom of this recession. But with more than half a million jobs lost last month and Nevada still facing record unemployment, our work is far from done. Creating jobs in Southern Nevada remains one of my top priorities and this Congress must continue to take bold action to address this economic crisis.”

Tags: jobs

Titus Offers Amendment to Increase Transparency in Home Loans

Thu, 07 May 2009 18:32:12 UT

“This amendment would add further transparency to the process of securing a residential mortgage loan and ensure that information is presented to consumers in a way that will give them the ability to easily and clearly compare all of the options that are available to them."

Tags: housing

Titus Supports Commission to Examine Causes of Financial Crisis

Wed, 06 May 2009 21:25:32 UT

“With more than 60 percent of Nevada homes underwater, it is critical that we understand what caused a crisis of such magnitude and how we can prevent a similar crisis from happening in the future. We must restore accountability and ensure that Nevada’s families will not be left reeling again due to the irresponsible actions of Wall Street.”

Tags: housing

Titus: Processing of Applications for GI Bill Benefits to Begin Today

Fri, 01 May 2009 20:57:42 UT

"It is our solemn duty to care for the brave men and women who have served our country with honor and dignity. With the GI Bill for the 21st Century, we will honor that duty by providing a quality education that will ensure our veterans have the knowledge and training they need to compete in today’s economy."

Tags: veterans

Titus Supports Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:39:27 UT

“For too long, consumers have been subjected to the whims of credit card companies and their unfair rate hikes that have left Nevadans paying sky-high interest rates. This legislation levels the playing field between credit card companies and consumers by applying commonsense regulations and giving cardholders the information and rights they need to make smart financial decisions.”

Nevada Delegation Introduces Southern Nevada Higher Education Land Act

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:37:58 UT

“A quality education is the key to the future success of Nevada’s children and young people. With this legislation, the Nevada System of Higher Education will have the space it needs to build top-notch facilities to prepare our students for the jobs of tomorrow.”

Tags: education

Titus Creates Swine Flu Resource Web Page to Provide Up-to-Date Information

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:22:01 UT

"Providing the community with timely and accurate information is a top priority, and this Web page will serve as a resource for Nevadans with questions about this flu. It is important at this time to keep people informed on the latest news as well as key steps they can take to stay healthy."

Titus and Cardoza Introduce Housing Legislation

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:19:08 UT

“My district in Southern Nevada has been one of the hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis. To make matters worse, too many people do not know about the resources that are available to help them keep their home. From refinancing options to loan modifications, help is out there, but it can be hard to find. This legislation will ensure that homeowners who are struggling to stay in their home get critical information about the various programs. In addition, this notification will help protect people from shameful scams by providing them with accurate and efficient information.”

Tags: housing

Titus: Budget Cuts Taxes, Cuts Deficit, and Creates Jobs

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:46:15 UT

"With tax cuts for hard-working Nevadans, this budget is a blueprint for future growth and economic recovery. It begins the difficult work of turning around our economy and putting an end to the recession we inherited."

Tags: budget

Las Vegas Sun: Titus Introduces Her First Bill

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:15:00 UT

"For her legislative debut, Democratic Rep. Dina Titus introduced her first stand-alone bill today — legislation to help homeowners in Nevada get information about reducing mortgage costs. The bill, similar to an amendment Titus had offered earlier this year, would require mortgage service companies that receive funds from the federal program to write down loans to notify homeowners of the help available."

Tags: housing