Titus: Recovery Package Providing Assistance to Nevadans
July 28, 2009
"But already, the economic recovery package that Congress passed is beginning to provide assistance to 95 percent of Nevadans in the form of tax cuts.  Over the past few months, the Making Work Pay Tax Credit has put extra money in the pockets of workers.  Nevada has also received more than $75 million to extend unemployment benefits for those struggling to find work."

Titus: Nevada to Receive $13.8 Million for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects Through the Recovery Act
July 27, 2009
“When it comes to a clean energy economy, Nevada has the potential to be a leader in the West by combining energy efficiency with our abundant renewable energy sources.  The funding through the recovery act will help us take the next steps to create clean energy jobs that cannot be outsourced, put people back to work, and help aid in our economic recovery.”

Berkley, Titus Urge White House to End Bush-Era Directives Against Travel to Las Vegas, Other Destinations
July 27, 2009
“Government travel for meetings, conferences and seminars is an important source of economic activity for many communities throughout the United States, and every destination should have an equal and fair opportunity to host federal meetings and events.  The federal government should make meeting location decisions based on factors such as overall cost, meeting facility space, and the quality of services provided in a particular city, convention facility or hotel.”

Titus Supports PAYGO Rules to Promote Fiscal Responsibility
July 22, 2009
“Under PAYGO, the government can only spend a dollar if it saves a dollar elsewhere.  Just as Nevada’s families must stick to a budget and live within their means, so too must the federal government.  By reinstating PAYGO, this Congress will recommit to fiscal responsibility as we work to reduce our deficit and turn our economy around.”

Titus Recognizes Dr. Jim Nave for his Outstanding Work and Distinguished Contributions
July 22, 2009
"I rise today to congratulate a dear friend and admired leader in our community of Las Vegas, Dr. Jim Nave.  Dr. Nave was recently recognized for his outstanding work as a veterinarian at the American Veterinary Medical Association’s annual convention where he received their award for his distinguished contributions to the advancement of veterinary medical organizations."

Titus Announces $1.5 Million for Housing Program for Homeless Veterans
July 22, 2009
“Nevada’s veterans have made a tremendous sacrifice in service to our nation, yet too many of them do not have a roof over their head.  With veterans facing higher unemployment than the rest of the population during this tough economic time, programs like this are critical to help get our veterans off the streets in to a place they can call home.”

Titus Amendment to Health Care Bill Passes in Committee, Helps Small Businesses
July 16, 2009
"The smallest businesses face the biggest challenges in finding affordable health care and need the option of the Exchange more urgently.  From 2000 to 2005, the median cost of health insurance relative to payroll increased 43.5 percent for businesses with 25 or fewer employees.  Since 1999, health insurance premiums for small firms have increased by 113 percent.  Very simply, my amendment will increase the size of small businesses that can choose to enter the Exchange in the first two years."

Titus: Nevada Eligible for $2.5 Million for Rebates on ENERGY STAR Appliances Through Recovery Act
July 14, 2009
“These rebates will help Nevada’s families invest in energy efficient appliances that will lower their energy bill and put money back in their pocket every month.  This latest funding, along with the millions of dollars that have already been announced for energy efficiency in Nevada, will help spur our economy as we reduce our dependence on foreign oil.”

Titus Letter to Geithner Seeks Information on Effectiveness of Making Home Affordable Program
July 10, 2009
"I believe that we will not be able to correctly alter and improve these programs to quickly end the housing crisis without accurate data on their performance."

Titus Highlights Housing Funds Through Recovery Act to Reduce and Prevent Homelessness
July 10, 2009
“At a time when our state leads the nation in foreclosures, funds for homeless prevention are critical to help families in our community who have lost their homes and are struggling to put a roof over their heads.  This money in conjunction with other recovery funds, such as Community Development Block Grants and neighborhood stabilization funds, will help Nevada and our efforts to get through this difficult foreclosure crisis.”

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.'"

Titus Introduces Legislation to Expand and Extend the Teacher Tax Deduction
July 9, 2009
“Never before have our nation’s teachers been asked to do so much with so little as education budgets are stretched thin and schools are cutting back on supplies and resources.  This legislation will provide our educators with an important tax break at a time when they doing more with less and show our support for their commitment and dedication to our students.  Extending the tax deduction for rising out-of-pocket expenses will reward our educators who go the extra mile.”

Titus Welcomes Greek Ambassador, Highlights Opening of Acropolis Museum
July 9, 2009
"I also congratulate Greece on the recent opening of the spectacular Acropolis Museum.  I was honored to represent President Obama and the United States at its inauguration.  Built of stone from the region and bathed in natural light reflected from the nearby Aegean, it houses some of the world’s greatest antiquities."

KVVU Channel 5: Titus Helps Police Station Go Green
July 6, 2009
"'Not only is it good for the planet, it's good for Henderson to get those federal dollars, and it's good for Nevada because it creates jobs. We need jobs for people to install these kind of facilities, develop them, work on them – so, I think it's win-win-win,' Titus said."

Titus Announces New Programs to Make College More Affordable that Take Effect Today
July 1, 2009
“A quality higher education for our nation’s young people is critical to their individual ability to compete in a global economy and thus to the future of our nation.  The implementation of this new program, along with other steps Congress has taken to lower the cost of a college education, will help our students gain the skills and knowledge they need to become the next generation of leaders.”