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TITUS STATEMENT ON TRUMP’S PUBLIC LANDS EXECUTIVE ORDER

Apr 26, 2017 Press Release
April 26, 2017
Trump's latest executive order could threaten Gold Butte and Basin and Range National Monuments, places that Rep. Titus has fought for years to protect.
Issues:
Energy and Environment, Local Issues

Titus Testimony from Yucca Mountain Hearing

Apr 26, 2017 Press Release
April 26, 2017
Today Rep. Titus testified in opposition to legislation that would revive the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Titus Statement on Yucca Mountain Lawsuit

Apr 13, 2017 Press Release
April 13, 2017
Rep. Titus defended the state's decision to intervene in an attempt to revive the disastrous Yucca Mountain nuclear waste proposal.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Rep. Titus Statement on Syria

Apr 7, 2017 Press Release
April 7, 2017
Rep. Titus delivered a statement following the U.S. airstrike in Syria.

Titus Statement on Raiders' Move to Las Vegas

Mar 27, 2017 Press Release
March 27, 2017
Rep. Titus welcomed the NFL franchise to the Entertainment Capital of the World.
Issues:
Local Issues

Titus Statement on Secretary Perry’s Visit to Yucca Mountain

Mar 27, 2017 Press Release
March 27, 2017
Secretary Perry visited Yucca Mountain just days after the Trump administration requested $120 million in the budget to revive the failed project. Rep. Titus will continue to fight against the failed project that would imperil Nevada's environment, economy, and security.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Titus Statement on GOP Abandoning Trumpcare Vote

Mar 24, 2017 Press Release
March 24, 2017
The decision underscores that the American people do not want a law that will increase premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs so the wealthiest of Americans can get a tax break.
Issues:
Health Care

Titus Floor Statement on Trumpcare

Mar 24, 2017 Floor Statements
March 23, 2017
Trumpcare would increase premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs for Nevadans while kicking more than 153,000 people off their plans in the state.
Issues:
Health Care

Titus Statement on FBI and NSA Directors’ Comments on Trump

Mar 20, 2017 Press Release
March 20, 2017
FBI Director James Comey announced that President Donald Trump is under investigation. NSA Director Michael Rogers and Comey both stated that there is no evidence the Obama administration "wiretapped" President Trump.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, National Security

Titus Statement on Trump Administration’s FY 2018 Budget

Mar 16, 2017 Press Release
March 16, 2017
Trump's budget proposal is bad for the environment, children, and seniors.
Issues:
Congressional Issues

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Protecting Nevada’s past — and future

Mar 23, 2015
By Mauricia Baca, Robert Gaudet and Laura Mistretta
Las Vegas Sun
March 23, 2015
U.S. Senator Harry Reid and Rep. Dina Titus have introduced legislation to permanently protect a reservoir of prehistoric Nevada history while preserving a slew of marvelous outdoor recreation activities.
Issues:
Local Issues

EDITORIAL: Congress Should Ax Betting Tax

Mar 6, 2015
By the Las Vegas Review Journal Editorial Board
The Las Vegas Review Journal
March 6, 2015
Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., last week reintroduced a bill that would repeal a federal handle tax on Nevada sports books.
Issues:
Gaming

Repeal of sports wagering handle tax reintroduced by Titus

Feb 27, 2015
By Howard Stutz
The Las Vegas Review Journal
February 27, 2015
Legislation that would repeal a federal handle tax on Nevada sports books was reintroduced in Congress on Friday by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., who said the levy places an undue burden on the state’s sports book industry.
Issues:
Gaming

Titus helps launch bill to allow VA patients, doctors to discuss marijuana

Feb 4, 2015
By Amber Phillips
Las Vegas Sun
February 4, 2015
Rep. Dina Titus, a Las Vegas Democrat, joined eight of her House colleagues Tuesday to introduce a bill that would overturn the VA's prohibition on doctors signing off on pot for patients.
Issues:
Medical Marijuana Issues, Veterans Issues

Dina Titus among record-breaking 100 women in Congress

Dec 10, 2014
By Amber Phillips
Las Vegas Sun
December 9, 2014
For the first time ever, there are 100 female members of Congress. And Rep. Dina Titus is one of them.
Issues:
Women's Issues

Review of Clark County child welfare system draws state, federal backing

Oct 24, 2014
By Yesenia Amaro
Las Vegas Review Journal
October 23, 2014
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Congresswoman Dina Titus pledged federal support Thursday in the push to reform Clark County’s child welfare system, now under scrutiny after a child was killed in foster care.

STEM Education: Inspiring Young Lives

Sep 29, 2014
By Congresswoman Dina Titus
Teach For America Blog
September 29, 2014
The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – collectively known as STEM – comprise a major cornerstone of a good education and can be a gateway to college degrees and good careers. Nowhere was that clearer than at the first-ever high school STEM competition held in Nevada’s Congressional District 1, which I am proud to represent.
Issues:
Education

Titus discusses her trip to the U.S.-Mexico border with MundoFOX

Sep 9, 2014
September 2, 2014
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada's First Congressional District discussed her recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border with MundoFOX.

Issues:
Immigration, National Security

Same-sex couples still fighting for equality with these three federal agencies

Aug 25, 2014
By Josh Hicks
The Washington Post
August 25, 2014
More than a year after the Supreme Court ruling that allowed federal benefits for same-sex married couples, gays are still struggling for equality with three agencies.
Issues:
LGBT Rights, Veterans Issues

Titus’ bill would repeal handle tax

Aug 24, 2014
By Howard Stutz
Las Vegas Review Journal
August 24, 2014
CG Technology CEO Lee Amaitis wanted to know the whereabouts of about $9 million that Nevada sports book operators paid to the federal government last year through a tax on all sports wagers. It seemed like a simple question. Amaitis asked Rep Dina Titus, D-Nev., if she could find out.
Issues:
Gaming