Titus: $43 Million in Additional Neighborhood Stabilization Funds Will Help the Housing Market in Southern Nevada"I have pushed the Obama Administration to do more to help the areas, such as Southern Nevada, that have been hit the hardest by the housing crisis. There is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution to this crisis, and these funds will allow local governments to respond to the individual needs of the housing market in their communities throughout Southern Nevada."
Las Vegas Sun: Program Helps Woman Realize Dream of Home Ownership"Emma Hurtado added two new keys to her key chain Friday — one to her newly purchased house and one to the city of Henderson. 'It’s a dream come true,' she said while holding the golden key to the city and looking at her new home on Jackson Drive. Hurtado was able to buy her first home with the assistance of Housing for Nevada, a nonprofit organization that fixes up foreclosed homes and sells them to low-income families."
Titus: Health Care Forum Yields Productive Discussion on Reform"There were strong feelings on all sides of the issue, but the important thing is we were able to come together and have a productive forum on the important factors that are central to reforming health care so that we can reduce costs, increase access, expand choice, and strengthen Medicare."
Titus Announces Funding for Nevada Projects Through Energy and Water Appropriations Act“The funds in this important legislation will provide key investments for worthy projects in Southern Nevada that help us take critical steps to harness our abundant solar energy resources and protect our precious water resources.”
Las Vegas Sun: In Henderson, Titus Voices Support for Affordable Education"Rep. Dina Titus held a back-to-school party of her own Tuesday afternoon at the College of Southern Nevada’s Henderson campus, where she highlighted congressional efforts to make higher education more affordable. Speaking to a small crowd of students, faculty, parents and reporters, Titus (D-Nev.) discussed a handful of bills passed in recent months that aim to make borrowing for college easier and more affordable."
Henderson to Receive $2.2 Million for Energy Efficiency Through Recovery Act“The latest investments in energy efficiency through the recovery package will help Southern Nevada create jobs while bringing down energy costs and helping reduce our dependence on foreign oil. These grants, along with other important energy efficiency initiatives in the recovery plan, can help the region take advantage of our renewable energy resources and stimulate economic growth that will put Nevadans back to work.”
KVVU Channel 5: Titus Helps Police Station Go Green"'Not only is it good for the planet, it's good for Henderson to get those federal dollars, and it's good for Nevada because it creates jobs. We need jobs for people to install these kind of facilities, develop them, work on them – so, I think it's win-win-win,' Titus said."
Titus Recognizes Henderson Mayor Jim Gibson for His Service to the Community"Jim Gibson guided Henderson during a critical time in its history when it experienced unprecedented growth. Under his leadership the city met the challenges and opportunities that growth brings."
Titus Applauds Release of $33 Million in Stimulus Funds for Regional Transit in Southern Nevada“These funds will not only help improve our region’s growing transportation needs, but it will stimulate our economy by putting people to work at a time when our unemployment is at a 25-year high. These investments in public transportation can also help relieve congestion while providing travel options that are better for our environment.”
Congresswoman Titus Congratulates Green Valley High Band"The countless hours of practice and hard work were evident during their wonderful performance that warmed the spirit on a cold Washington day. Led by Director Diane Koutsulis, the Green Valley students livened up an already festive crowd with their rendition of Viva Las Vegas, bringing a home town touch to our nation’s Capital."
Congresswoman Titus Announces Housing Grants for Southern Nevada“With the announcement of these grants, Nevada will begin to see the effects of the recovery plan only weeks after its passage. This critical funding will invest in our communities while creating much-needed jobs as we work to turn our economy around.”
Education and Labor Committee to Hold Field Hearing in Henderson on May 29“I look forward to welcoming Chairman Hinojosa to Southern Nevada to discuss this important legislation that can help provide people with the training they need to find a new job or get ahead in the workplace. With unemployment in Nevada at a 25-year high, it is critical that we examine what works and what doesn’t with job training programs so we can put people back to work.”