Press Releases

Titus Examines VA Appeals Backlog

Jun 18, 2013
June 18, 2013
Today, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a hearing examining the growing backlog of appeals pending with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA).
Issues:
Veterans Issues

Titus Speaks Out Against Yucca Mountain Funding

Jun 17, 2013
June 17, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement today in opposition to the inclusion of funding for Yucca Mountain in the FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Titus Speaks Out Against Sexual Assault in the Military

Jun 13, 2013
June 13, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus spoke out against sexual assault in the military on the House Floor today.

Titus Calls on the President to Suspend Deportations

Jun 12, 2013
June 12, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus joined Congressman Gutierrez (IL-04), Chairman of the Immigration Task Force of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, House colleagues, fathers facing deportation, and representatives from reform advocacy groups today to call on President Obama to suspend deportations for those who would be eligible for eventual citizenship in the immigration bill currently being debated.
Issues:
Immigration

Titus Statement on Student Loans

Jun 7, 2013
June 7, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement today calling on Congress to act to prevent student loan rates from doubling on July 1.
Issues:
Continuing Education

Titus Renews Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Jun 6, 2013
June 6, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus voted against the King Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act today that would effectively bar the implementation of President Obama’s Deferred Action program that protects DREAMers and other law-abiding, undocumented immigrants from deportation.
Issues:
Immigration

Titus Fights to Restore Counter Terrorism Funding for Las Vegas

Jun 6, 2013
June 6, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement today after voting in favor of a Democratic motion to increase the funding for the State and Local Grant Programs, including the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).
Issues:
National Security

Titus on TSA Decision to Uphold Knife Policy

Jun 5, 2013
June 5, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement in response to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole's announcement today that TSA will drop its proposal to permit passengers to bring knives and certain sporting equipment in the aircraft cabin.
Issues:
National Security

Bill to Help Victims of Military Sexual Assault Passes House

Jun 4, 2013
June 4, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 671, the Ruth Moore Act of 2013, by voice vote.
Issues:
Civil Rights, National Security

Titus: “Veterans Deserve First-Rate Healthcare”

Jun 4, 2013
June 4, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement in response to several problems found in the Veteran Administration’s Southern Nevada Healthcare System.
Issues:
Health Care, Veterans Issues

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