Titus Statement on Nevada’s Unemployment Numbers
"These latest unemployment numbers reflect what we already know – Nevadans are struggling during this difficult economic time and we must continue to make job creation our top priority.  This means diversifying our economy so that Southern Nevada is not so dependent on tourism and gaming and investing in both the production and manufacturing of renewable energy."

Titus: DOE Report Highlights Impact of Recovery Act on Clean Energy in Nevada
“Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency is critical to our efforts to diversify Nevada’s economy and put people back to work.  The funds in the Recovery Act have increased our ability to utilize our abundant renewable resources and created jobs that cannot be shipped overseas.  Investments in clean energy that have both created jobs and lowered energy costs for Nevada’s families and businesses are a win-win for the Silver State.”

Titus Highlights Additional $7 Million for Nevada to Weatherize Homes
“As a result of funds from the Recovery Act, thousands of Nevadans are paying less for their energy bills at a time when saving every dollar counts.  Investing in weatherizing homes across the state has also helped our hard-hit construction sector, creating jobs in an industry that greatly needs a boost.”

Titus Supports Effort to Keep 1,400 Teachers Employed and Help Nevada’s Most Vulnerable
"With Nevada facing significant budget shortfalls, these funds, which are only for teachers and Medicaid, will help fill the gaps, keeping 1,400 teachers in the classroom and supporting the state’s most vulnerable citizens.  With the state having already accounted for this Medicaid money in its budget, failure to secure these funds would have dealt a serious blow to Nevada resulting in cuts to vital services and teacher layoffs"

Titus Statement on Nevada’s Unemployment Numbers
"The failed economic policies of the Bush administration have left us with the deepest recession in a generation, and as we work to turn our economy around it is critical that we provide relief for Nevadans who are struggling to stay in their home or put food on the table.  These unemployment benefits are invested right back into our economy when families buy school supplies and groceries and pay the rent."

Titus Cosponsors Wind and Solar Leasing Bill to Create Clean Energy Jobs in Nevada
“As we continue our efforts to diversify Nevada’s economy and make our state a leader in clean energy, this legislation will help ensure that we receive our fair share of the revenue generated from wind and solar projects and reinvest those resources in future renewable projects that will create good jobs.”

Titus Joins Unemployed Workers to Call on Republicans to Stop Blocking an Extension of Unemployment Benefits
"You know, when I see Republicans stand in the way of passing this legislation and hear them say things like unemployment makes people ‘spoiled’ or people don’t want to look for a job, it just makes me angry.  Nothing could be further from the truth and it is such an insult to the American people, the hardest working people on the planet.  These are the people who build America, who run America, who serve America, who keep us going forward.  And then to say to them they are spoiled; it is a disgrace."

Titus Applauds Effort to Develop Cutting Edge Solar Technologies in Southern Nevada
"This effort to bring the research and development of cutting edge solar energy projects to Southern Nevada is a critical step toward turning the Silver State into a leader in a new clean energy economy.  This type of development will bring important investments and jobs to our community."

Titus Again Supports Extending Unemployment Benefits for Nevadans
“Too many Nevadans cannot wait any longer for the passage of this critical extension of unemployment benefits.  Our state faces unprecedented economic challenges, from record unemployment to record foreclosures.  With 14 percent of Nevadans unemployed, we all know a friend, a family member, or neighbor who has lost a job as a result of the deepest recession in a generation.  It’s time that we stand up and fight for them by extending unemployment benefits that will help them weather this economic storm.”

Titus: Expedia’s Adding of 130 Jobs in Las Vegas a Welcome Sign
"Expedia’s adding of 130 jobs in Las Vegas is a positive sign at a time when we could use some welcome news.  I have been hard at work promoting legislation that will help Nevada businesses grow and create jobs, and this expansion is a sign that our efforts are having an effect."

Titus Statement on Nevada Unemployment Numbers
"Pulling Nevada out of the deepest recession in a generation will not be easy.  We inherited an economic crisis that was deeper than anyone anticipated and solving this challenge will take time.  Meanwhile, with so many Nevadans unemployed, it is critical that Congress pass an extension of unemployment benefits to help them weather this economic storm.  I supported this effort in the House, and I encourage the Senate to act quickly."

Titus Releases Report Highlighting Positive Economic Impact of Energy Legislation
"ACES will help the U.S., and Nevada in particular, become a leader in the field of renewable energy by creating new clean energy jobs that can’t be shipped overseas.  This new report underscores the extent of the positive impact this legislation will have on our economy by investing millions of dollars in new clean energy and energy efficiency technologies, such as solar, wind, carbon capture and storage, and advanced vehicle technology."

Titus Supports Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act
“Creating jobs in Nevada is one of my top priorities, and this legislation is the next step in my efforts to put people back to work.  It will spur investment in local infrastructure projects while strengthening small businesses through a number of tax relief provisions.”

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Health Care Finally Done, Titus Eager to Pivot Back to Jobs
"Beyond that, Titus said, 'We are not going to dwell on it. I am going to meet with anybody who has questions, and we are going to keep the information coming. But we are going to start talking about jobs again, and we have housing foreclosures we need to deal with.'

Titus Statement on President Signing the HIRE Act
"This important bill provides for critical investments in highway and transit projects that will boost our struggling construction sector.  By providing small businesses with tax breaks and tax credits, we are on the path to once again make them the engines of growth that power our economy."