House Passes Titus Legislation to Protect Seniors from Increase in Medicare Part B Premiums
September 24, 2009
"The Medicare Premium Fairness Act before you today will eliminate this inequity and protect all Medicare enrollees so that no senior will see his or her premium increase or experience a Social Security check decrease.  Because this bill is fully paid for by using existing funds including the Medicare Improvement Fund and it meets the PAYGO requirements, it is a responsible way to stand up and provide for our seniors during these tough economic times."

Titus Amendment Provides Grants for Fire Departments that Use Water Efficiently
November 18, 2009
"This important expansion will provide fire departments the opportunity to purchase pieces of equipment that are not only effective in fighting fires, but also are efficient in water usage.  By allowing and encouraging these purchases, we are helping fire departments not only fight fires in a safer way, but also in a way that uses less water.  Preserving this valuable resource, without diminishing firefighting safety and capability, makes purchases by our local governments doubly beneficial."

Titus: Now Is the Time to Take Action to Create Clean Energy Jobs in Nevada
November 17, 2009
"Now it’s time to diversify and take action to create clean energy jobs in Nevada, the sunniest state in the country with abundant geothermal and wind resources.  We need jobs in Southern Nevada and the key is to focus on innovative new clean energy technologies."

Titus: Health Care Reform Will Strengthen Small Businesses so They Will Be Critical Engines of Growth
November 7, 2009
"All of these improvements combined will strengthen small businesses so they will be critical engines of growth in our community.  It’s time small businesses knew who really stood up for them and cared about them and their employees."

Titus on Health Care: The Status Quo Is Unacceptable
November 3, 2009
"From ending discrimination based on preexisting conditions to strengthening Medicare by reducing waste and closing the donut hole, there are a number of very positive aspects of this bill which I strongly support.  It’s time to give them a serious look."

Titus Opening Statement at Nevada Workplace Health and Safety Hearing
October 29, 2009
"The rules in Nevada may be comparable to federal standards, but what is clear from the federal OSHA’s special review of Nevada’s OSHA enforcement program is that Nevada OSHA has not been enforcing these standards as well as should be the case.  Perceived undue political influence has been part of the problem and that must be addressed as well as staffing and training."

Titus Recognizes the Contributions of Nevada’s Nuclear Weapons Workers
October 28, 2009
“I especially salute the workers at the Nevada Test Site, also known as a national sacrifice zone, and thank them for their service.  For more than four decades, they tested nuclear weapons that would contribute to the safety and security of our nation."