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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 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 Applauds House Passage of Brand USA Reauthorization

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July 22, 2014  Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District issued the following statement on House passage of H.R. 4450 to Reauthorize Brand USA. Titus is an original cosponsor of H.R. 4450 and was an original cosponsor of the Travel Promotion Act introduced in the 111th Congress to establish the successful Brand USA program.  "Brand USA has…

Titus Leads Moment of Silence on House Floor

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June 9, 2014 Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House Floor to honor the victims of yesterday’s tragic shooting involving two Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers and an innocent bystander. Her remarks were immediately followed by a moment of silence. Below are her remarks:  “The Nevada delegation comes before you…

Titus Lights Up Debate for Medical Marijuana

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March 26, 2014 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House Floor in support of medical marijuana and common sense proposals that would preserve states’ rights and ensure patients and businesses are protected. Below are her remarks: “In the year 2000, the people of Nevada overwhelmingly voted to legalize medical marijuana, 65 to…

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 in Support of Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act

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July 22, 2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District today spoke on the House floor in support of the Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act, H.R. 697. This bipartisan legislation would establish a public-private partnership to address the remediation of more than 1,200 acres of former mining and industrial lands for future economic development opportunities.…

Titus Recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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May 15, 2013 Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District spoke on the House Floor today to recognize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and highlight the vital role that Asian Americans play in Las Vegas’s economy, culture, and life. Below are her remarks: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and to celebrate the many…