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Titus Announces $8.8 Million Increase in Assistance to Homeowners

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February 19, 2016
The U.S. Treasury Department will provide the money from its Hardest Hit Fund, which aids residents affected by the housing crisis. Nevada is one of 18 states to receive money from the fund. Nevada has secured more than $190 million from the fund since 2010.

Video: Rep. Titus Celebrates Black History Month

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February 18, 2016
Congresswoman Titus issued a video message to celebrate Black History Month and reflect, remember and respect those who sacrificed so much to ensure equal rights for future generations.

House Passes Titus Bill to Increase Veterans Cost of Living Adjustments and Provide Priority Claims Processing

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February 9, 2016
The legislation will mandate the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs to automatically increase disability assistance payments when the Social Security Administration approves a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The Consumer Price Index Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) will determine the COLA increases. The VA secretary will increase disability payments by the rate at which Social Security Administration raises its benefits. It will also increase compensation for dependents, clothing allowances, and compensation for surviving spouses and children. The legislation will also accelerate benefits claims applications with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the terminally ill, homeless, Medal of Honor recipients, former prisoners of war, sexual trauma victims, and others who served in the military.