Titus Celebrates Clark County’s 100-Year History
July 1, 2009
“Since its inception, Clark County has welcomed all with open arms and now stands as one of the fastest growing counties in the country that is home to a diversity of thought, culture, and lifestyle.  On this anniversary of our great county, let us all take pride in its achievements and look forward to its continuing to thrive for the next 100 years.”

HUD Secretary Donovan Announces Expanded Eligibility for Making Home Affordable Refinancing
July 1, 2009
"I am pleased to welcome Secretary Donovan to Las Vegas and thank him for coming. This is an opportunity to show him firsthand the magnitude of the foreclosure crisis in Southern Nevada.  His announcement that the Making Home Affordable program will be expanded to help those further underwater, something I have advocated for, is welcome news that will help thousands of Nevadans stay in their home."

Las Vegas Sun: Reid, Titus, Horsford: Green Energy Means More Nevada Jobs
June 30, 2009
"'And these are jobs that can't be shipped overseas because this is where the sun is, the wind, the geothermal, the biomass," Titus said. "This is where those jobs will be.'  Titus cited the National Wildlife Federation in saying that Nevada has the potential to generate more than 52 percent of its electricity from wind and 46 percent from geothermal.  'We can definitely be a leader in the production market,' she said."

Las Vegas Sun: Titus Pushes for Equity Changes Under Obama Housing Plan
June 30, 2009
"'Many people who purchased a home in the last few years have found that, due to no fault of their own, they are in negative equity,' Titus wrote. 'They do not want to walk away from their mortgages but have serious concerns about the actual value of their homes.  'By enabling more families to refinance their current mortgage, we will not only allow them to stay in their homes, we will take an important step toward ending the current housing crisis,' she wrote."

Titus Urges Geithner to Expand Housing Programs to Help Those in Hardest Hit Areas
June 30, 2009
"By enabling more families to refinance their current mortgage, we will not only allow them to stay in their homes, we will take an important step toward ending the current housing crisis.  I respectfully request that you work to raise this threshold as quickly as possible."

Titus: House Energy Bill Will Create Jobs and Make Nevada a Leader on Renewable Energy
June 26, 2009
“This legislation makes important investments in renewable energy that can help create jobs right here in Nevada and take advantage of our abundant natural resources.  We have seen the devastating effects of rising gas prices and what happens when we are subject to the whims of OPEC.  This bill would help reduce our dependence on oil from the Middle East and put us on the path to a clean energy economy.”

Titus Amendment Will Create Clean Energy Jobs and Promote Deployment of Renewable Energy
June 26, 2009
"It will drive demand for new clean energy technologies and help create new clean energy jobs.  Indeed, we will be leading by example."

Titus Supports Legislation to Help Nevada Veterans
June 23, 2009
“With the passage of these important bills, we are working to provide our veterans with the resources and benefits they have earned through their dedicated service to our country.  I am especially pleased that our actions today will build on my efforts in Nevada to care for our women veterans when they return home.”

Titus: Nevada to Receive an Additional $51 Million in Unemployment Funding
June 23, 2009
“This is a difficult time for the record number of Nevadans currently out of work.  The additional $51 million in unemployment funds through the recovery package will help Nevadans with critical assistance while we redouble our efforts to create jobs and get people back to work.”

Titus Applauds Agreement to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
June 22, 2009
"With too many Nevada seniors and people with disabilities falling into the donut hole that leaves them paying high out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, today’s announcement is welcome news.  For too long, Nevada’s seniors living on a fixed income have been forced to choose between the life-saving drugs they need and other basic necessities."

Listen to Congresswoman Titus’ Telephone Town Hall on Health Care Reform
June 19, 2009
Congresswoman Titus held a telephone town hall from her office in Washington, D.C. with her constituents in the Third District this evening.  She discussed the need to reform our health care system and listened to the thoughts and concerns of her constituents.

Titus Cosponsors PAYGO Legislation to Restore Fiscal Responsibility
June 17, 2009
"During the 1990s, PAYGO rules helped bring down the deficit and fostered an environment of fiscal responsibility that led to economic growth and prosperity.  It is time to reinstate these rules once again in order to restore fiscal discipline."

Titus Highlights Small Business Lending Program that Will Provide Much-Needed Credit to Nevada Businesses
June 17, 2009
"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 Announces Nearly $17 Million in Homeland Security Funding for Nevada and Las Vegas Area
June 16, 2009
"These grants from the Homeland Security Department will help prepare and protect Southern Nevada in order to keep our communities safe.  Las Vegas is a world-class destination, and it is critical to our tourism sector that the area continues to be seen as a safe location for both business and recreation."

Titus Letter to LaHood Expresses Concerns About Pace of Recovery Funding in Southern Nevada
June 12, 2009
"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."