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Titus Speaks Out Against the GOP's Budget Gimmicks

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April 2, 2014 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House Floor in strong opposition to the House Republicans’ proposed budget. Below are her remarks: “I rise today in strong opposition to the draconian budget project released by House Republicans yesterday. “In Las Vegas and across the country, Americans have made it clear…

Titus Urges Action on Unemployment Insurance

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February 27, 2014 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House Floor to urge House Republicans to take action to extend Unemployment Insurance for millions of Americans still looking for work. Below are her remarks: “I rise today on behalf of the 1.9 million unemployed Americans, including nearly 21 thousand in Nevada, who are struggling to…

Titus Fights to Restore Unemployment Insurance

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January 9, 2014 Congresswoman Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House Floor to urge Republican leadership to immediately hold a vote to renew unemployment insurance: “As of the new year, 1.3 million Americans, including 17, 600 Nevadans, are without a critical economic lifeline – the emergency unemployment insurance that has helped men and women…

Titus Fights to Protect Lifeline for Unemployed Nevadans

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December 11, 2013 Congresswoman Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House floor in defense of the nearly 40,000 unemployed Nevadans at risk of losing their unemployment benefits at the end of the year. Below are her remarks:  “I rise today on behalf of the nearly 40,000 unemployed Nevadans at risk of losing their unemployment benefits if Congress…

Titus Recognizes World Tourism Day

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September 27, 2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House floor today to recognize World Tourism Day and celebrate this year’s theme, “Tourism and Water.” Below are her remarks: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize World Tourism Day. This year’s theme is ‘Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common…

Titus Speaks on the House Floor in Support of the Paycheck Fairness Act

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June 5, 2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House Floor today in support of the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act which would update and strengthen the Equal Pay Act. Her remarks are below: “Over the last 50 years, women have broken barriers in business, science, education, and government. Today, women account for half of all workers in…

Titus Marks National Travel and Tourism Week

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May 7, 2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House Floor today to mark National Travel and Tourism Week and recognize the vital role that tourism plays in Southern Nevada’s economy. Below are her prepared remarks: "I rise today as a proud cosponsor of a resolution recognizing National Travel and Tourism Week which is set to be introduced…