Monday, January 26, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District released the following statement today on Nevada’s unemployment numbers, which shot up a full percentage point in December to 9.1 percent:

“Today’s bleak unemployment numbers once again underscore the need for quick action on an economic recovery package.  Nevadans have seen their economic security erode month after month, day after day as the economic news continues to get worse.  This week, the House will take action on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that will begin to address the rapid rise in unemployment that is hurting Nevada’s families.  Through investments in education and transportation and tax breaks for the middle class, this legislation will put people back to work and protect vital services that families are relying on during this rough economic time.”

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Tags: economy, jobs