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Titus Honors Nevada Senator Howard Cannon on the House Floor

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May 14, 2015 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House Floor to recognize and honor the life and legacy of former Nevada Senator Howard Cannon. Below are her remarks:  “I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Nevada Senator Howard Cannon.  “In 1982, I served as Senator Cannon’s faculty intern; and every day in…

Titus Congratulates the Fisher House Foundation on 25th Anniversary

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April 16, 2015    Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House Floor to congratulate the Fisher House Foundation on 25 years of exemplary service to our military families. The Fisher House Foundation provides comfortable housing to families of veterans who are receiving medical treatment. Below are her remarks: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today…

Titus stands up for LGBT Veteran Families

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March 24, 2015  Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House Floor in advance of reintroducing her bill, The Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, to ensure that all legally married same-sex veteran couples have access to federal VA benefits regardless of their state of residence. Below are her remarks: “I rise today on behalf of the…

Titus to Republicans: There You Go Again

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March 17, 2015 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the GOP’s proposed budget for FY2016. Below are her remarks: “You know, I never thought I'd be quoting Ronald Reagan, but ‘There you go again.’ “Another Republican budget that kicks the poor, the hungry, and the disabled to the curb;…

Titus to GOP: Stop Holding Our National Security Hostage

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February 26, 2015 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House Floor to call on her Republican colleagues to pass legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DHS will run out of funding and be forced to shut down on February 27th unless Congress passes legislation authorizing continued funding.  Below are her…

Titus Speaks on the House Floor to Urge Nevadas AG to End Frivolous, Anti-Immigrant Lawsuit

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February 25, 2015 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House Floor to oppose Nevada Attorney General Laxalt’s recent decision to join two dozen states in a lawsuit challenging the President’s Executive Action on Immigration. Below are her remarks: “Just this morning, Nevada Attorney General Laxalt testified before the House…

Titus Memorializes Jerry Tarkanian on House Floor

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February 11, 2015 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House Floor to recognize, honor, and mourn Coach Jerry Tarkanian, who passed away on February 11, 2015. Below are her remarks: “Mr. Speaker, I rise with a heavy heart to mourn the loss and honor the life of my friend, Coach Jerry Tarkanian who passed away this morning. “A leader…

Titus Condemns Republican War on Immigrants

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January 27, 2015 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House Floor to condemn Nevada’s Attorney General’s decision to join the lawsuit challenging President Obama’s executive action on immigration. Below are her remarks: “Last week, House Republicans voted to eliminate DAPA, a program that would protect nearly 40% of…

Titus Joins POLITICOs Women Rule Summit

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December 9, 2014 In December, Congresswoman Dina Titus spoke on a panel with other female leaders about the importance of both educating and mentoring the next generation of strong female leaders. Their discussion is below: