Press Releases

Titus Commends Secretary of Defense for the Extension of Military Benefits to Same-Sex Partners

Feb 12, 2013
February 12, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement today in response to the announcement by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and the Department of Defense of the extension of benefits to same-sex military families.
Issues:
LGBT Rights, National Security

Titus Calls on Governor Sandoval to Expedite State Plan to Relieve Financial Burden for Unemployed Nevadans

Feb 7, 2013
February 7, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus sent a letter to Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval encouraging him to work with the Nevada Legislature to expedite plans to reform the state’s delivery of unemployment compensation benefits to include a direct deposit option.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues

Congresswoman Titus to Kick-Off the Second Annual Chinese New Year in the Desert Festival

Feb 7, 2013
February 7, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus will help kick-off the Second Annual Chinese New Year in the Desert festival during the opening ceremonies tomorrow at Fremont Street Experience.
Issues:
Local Issues

Titus Statement on the U.S. Postal Service Plan to End Saturday Mail Delivery

Feb 6, 2013
February 6, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement today after the U.S. Postal Service announced its plan to end Saturday mail delivery.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

Titus to Secretary of Defense, "End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Military Families"

Feb 6, 2013
February 6, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus joined her colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta urging him to take action that will address the unequal status and treatment of same-sex military families.
Issues:
LGBT Rights, National Security

VA Disability Ratings Subject of House Hearing

Feb 6, 2013
February 6, 2013
The Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing today on issues related to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) 100 percent temporary disability rating.
Issues:
Veterans Issues

Titus Announces New Communications Director

Feb 5, 2013
February 5, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus today announced the selection of Caitlin Teare as Communications Director.
Issues:
Congressional Issues

Titus Statement on the 20th Anniversary of Landmark Family and Medical Leave Act

Feb 5, 2013
February 5, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus issued the following statement on the 20th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Issues:
Health Care

VA Disability Ratings Subject of House Hearing

Feb 5, 2013
February 5, 2013
The Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing today on issues related to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) 100 percent temporary disability rating. According to a report by the VA Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the 100 percent temporary disability rating is not being reevaluated in a majority of cases, which results in overpayments.
Issues:
Veterans Issues

Titus Named to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Jan 30, 2013
January 30, 2013
Congresswoman Dina Titus was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 113th Congress.
Issues:
Congressional Issues

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