Titus Protects Seniors’ and Military Families’ Access to DoctorsNovember 19, 2009“With this critical fix to the Medicare payment system, we will ensure that seniors and veterans will be able to continue to see the doctor whom they trust. This legislation in conjunction with the health care reform bill that passed the House will strengthen Medicare and protect benefits for our seniors.”
Titus Honors the Sacrifice of the Brave Men and Women Who Have Served our NationNovember 11, 2009“As we celebrate the service and sacrifice of those who wore our nation’s uniform and those who serve today, let us recommit to honor our pledge to care for their families while they are away and for them when they return home. We must always provide the benefits and services they have earned.”
Titus Supports Landmark Health Care LegislationNovember 7, 2009“It will give all Nevadans peace of mind by banning the insurance industry practice of discriminating against people with preexisting conditions. And this bill will benefit seniors by beginning to close the donut hole that leaves them paying high out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs and by reducing waste in Medicare that drives up the cost of premiums.”
Titus Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits and First-Time Homebuyer Tax CreditNovember 5, 2009"A vital component to our economic recovery is ending the foreclosure crisis that has swept Nevada. The first-time homebuyer tax credit included in the Recovery Act’s largest package of tax cuts in history, has helped stimulate Southern Nevada’s housing market and this important extension will further boost its effects."
Titus Votes to Protect Consumers, Speed Up Changes to Credit Card Companies Abusive PracticesNovember 4, 2009“Congress took important steps to enact new protections for consumers, banning unfair rate increases and abusive fees and penalties by credit card companies. Unfortunately, credit card companies have been taking advantage of the time they were given to implement these changes by gouging their customers with last minute rate hikes and other charges. Families are struggling to make ends meet during this tough economic time. The last thing they need is credit card companies using deceptive tactics to charge them even more."
Titus, Polis Pledge Support for Health Care Bill, Praise Surcharge FixNovember 4, 2009“With a large number of small businesses in my suburban Southern Nevada district, it is critical that we do everything we can to strengthen their hand so they can be critical engines of growth in our community. After having serious concerns about the impact the first health care bill would have on small businesses, I am pleased that the new House bill takes important steps to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for the uninsured, employers, and those with preexisting conditions.”
Titus Applauds the Creation of the Congressional Military Family CaucusNovember 4, 2009"The brave men and women in uniform who serve our nation make a tremendous sacrifice for our safety and security. We must not forget that they are not the only ones who bear that burden. When our servicemen and women are deployed, their families are deployed as well."