Titus: NV Energy Agreement with Department of Energy for Smart Grid Funding Is a Major Step for Nevada’s Energy Future"This significant investment in smart grid technologies in our state will help lower energy bills and reduce consumption by empowering consumers to make smart choices about their energy use. In addition to securing and strengthening our energy supply, upgrading our energy infrastructure will jumpstart job creation across a number of sectors while spurring growth in Nevada’s growing renewable energy industry."
Titus: Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant Is the Type of Business We Need to Bring to Las Vegas to Create Good Jobs"Nevada’s abundant renewable energy resources are critical to our efforts to diversify our economy and create good jobs. But we must go beyond just the production of renewable energy and focus on the manufacturing of parts and pieces that will keep people employed after a new solar plant or wind farm is constructed."
Titus: HIRE Act an Important Step to Getting Nevadans Back to Work“Investments in highway and transit projects will provide a boost to our ailing construction sector. This bill, which is fully paid for and fiscally responsible, will also provide critical tax cuts that create incentives for small businesses to grow.”
Titus Statement on President Obama Signing the Travel Promotion Act"This important legislation will bring millions of additional travelers to the United States at no cost to the taxpayer and will promote our nation as a leading international travel destination. With its world-class amenities for work and pleasure, Las Vegas will benefit greatly from this effort to increase tourism from around the world."
Titus Testifies on Budget Priorities"It is very clear to me that job creation must be the central focus of the 2011 budget resolution. We need to put Americans to work in clean energy jobs and other emerging fields so that the United States can position itself as a leader in this global economy."
Titus Applauds $4.7 Million to Increase Access to Computer Centers in Southern Nevada“In an increasingly high tech society and economy, improving computer skills and increasing access are critical to enhancing employment opportunities for Nevadans. This money will double the number of public computer centers and increase job training opportunities for Nevadans that will be vital to our efforts to put people back to work.”
Titus Expresses Disappointment with Senate Republican Obstructionism"With people in District Three facing high unemployment, a foreclosure crisis, and skyrocketing health care costs, they want to see elected officials working together to bring real change. Unfortunately, one Republican in the Senate is standing in the way. The legislation that unanimously passed the House and has significant bipartisan support in the Senate would provide vital assistance to Nevada’s families who are fighting every day to make ends meet."
Titus Applauds Senate Passage of Travel Promotion Act“The Travel Promotion Act will bring millions of additional travelers to the United States at no cost to the taxpayers by creating a public-private partnership to promote our nation as a leading international travel destination. And with its world-class amenities for work and pleasure, Las Vegas will benefit greatly from this effort to increase tourism from around the world.”
KVBC: Titus Working to Save Education at Federal Level"Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus says she’s doing everything possible at the federal level to fill in that gap. While at a Henderson elementary school Monday, Titus claimed that the 'Jobs for Main Street' bill that passed the House last year could pour as much as $170 million into our state specifically for education and could save teachers’ jobs."
Titus Statement on the Anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act"From the largest package of tax breaks in history to critical investments in education, transportation, and health care, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has provided important funds at a time when Nevada’s families are struggling to make ends meet."
Titus Applauds Federal Funding for Health IT and the Nevada Cancer Institute"The health care sector is one of the few industries that has continued to grow and offer job opportunities for those who are trained and ready to step into these positions. The grant for the Nevada Cancer Institute will help put Nevadans to work by giving them the skills they need to compete in this growing field."
Titus Statement on 4th Quarter GDP Increase“Today's news is a welcome sign, but our work is far from over. I am working every day to create jobs in Southern Nevada and stem the tide of foreclosures so as our national economy recovers, the people of Southern Nevada will not be left behind.”
Titus Applauds Efforts of President’s Middle Class Task Force"Strengthening our middle class is essential to a strong economic recovery that puts people back to work and creates economic growth. Through targeted tax relief and support for our young adults entering the workforce, these efforts will target middle-class families whose resources have been stretched thin over the past few years."
Titus Statement on Unemployment Numbers"The road to recovery has not been easy and there will continue to be bumps along the way, but the steps we have taken – the largest package of tax cuts in history, investments in renewable energy that will diversify our economy and create jobs, and millions of dollars of investments in education and infrastructure – will put us on the path to a stronger economy."
Titus Supports Bill to Create Jobs, Provide Relief to Nevada’s Families“With Nevada facing near record unemployment, we cannot sit back and hope the economy turns around. We must take action that creates jobs and puts Nevadans back to work. Using TARP funds sends a clear signal that it is time to help Main Street recover from the deepest recession since the Great Depression.