Las Vegas Sun: Reid, Titus, Horsford: Green Energy Means More Nevada Jobs"'And these are jobs that can't be shipped overseas because this is where the sun is, the wind, the geothermal, the biomass," Titus said. "This is where those jobs will be.' Titus cited the National Wildlife Federation in saying that Nevada has the potential to generate more than 52 percent of its electricity from wind and 46 percent from geothermal. 'We can definitely be a leader in the production market,' she said."
Titus: House Energy Bill Will Create Jobs and Make Nevada a Leader on Renewable Energy“This legislation makes important investments in renewable energy that can help create jobs right here in Nevada and take advantage of our abundant natural resources. We have seen the devastating effects of rising gas prices and what happens when we are subject to the whims of OPEC. This bill would help reduce our dependence on oil from the Middle East and put us on the path to a clean energy economy.”
Titus Amendment Will Create Clean Energy Jobs and Promote Deployment of Renewable Energy"It will drive demand for new clean energy technologies and help create new clean energy jobs. Indeed, we will be leading by example."
Rising Unemployment Numbers Underscore Need for Economic Recovery Package"Nevadans have seen their economic security erode month after month, day after day as the economic news continues to get worse. This week, the House will take action on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that will begin to address the rapid rise in unemployment that is hurting Nevada’s families."
Titus: New Unemployment Numbers a Reminder that Job Creation Must Be Top Priority"Today’s dismal jobs report is another stark reminder that we must take action, and we must take action soon to end this economic crisis and create jobs that put Nevadans back to work. As the unemployment rate rises across the country, the Third District has been hit especially hard as families struggle to make ends meet."
Titus’ Opening Remarks at Field Hearing on the Workforce Investment Act"I am encouraged by the enthusiasm with which the Education and Labor Committee has taken on the task of reauthorizing the Workforce Investment Act. This important legislation is one of our many efforts to fix the economy, and I stand committed to work with my colleagues on the Committee and in the spirit of bipartisanship to take Nevada and our nation in a new direction."
Las Vegas Sun: Workforce Investment Act Debated at Public Hearing in Henderson"Hinojosa and Titus heard testimony concerning job training needs within the disabled community, the renewable energy industry, high schools and the health care industry. Titus said she wanted to hold a hearing in Nevada because, with the high unemployment rate, particularly in Clark County, people here will have an enormous stake in whatever form future federal job training programs take."
Titus Statement on New Unemployment Numbers"This Congress inherited a deep economic crisis that will not turn around over night. Today’s news that 651,000 jobs were lost last month makes it clear that the road back to economic security will not be easy and it will take time. But already, Congress has taken critical steps to put our nation on the path to recovery."
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.”
Titus Statement on Latest Unemployment Numbers“Today’s unemployment numbers provide a small glimmer of hope that we are getting close to the bottom of this recession. But with more than half a million jobs lost last month and Nevada still facing record unemployment, our work is far from done. Creating jobs in Southern Nevada remains one of my top priorities and this Congress must continue to take bold action to address this economic crisis.”
Titus Statement on State Accepting All Unemployment Funds From Recovery Bill"With Nevada’s unemployment in double digits, accepting the money from the recovery plan is the right thing to do for the men and women of Nevada who have lost their jobs during this recession. These funds can make a real difference for families struggling to make ends meet during these tough economic times."
Titus Statement on Nevada’s Unemployment Rate"This Congress inherited a deep economic crisis that will not turn around over night. We have already taken critical steps to put our nation on the path to recovery and will continue to make this our top priority."
Titus: New Jobless Numbers Show Need for Swift Action on Recovery Plan"In Southern Nevada, unemployment is the highest in 25 years and expected to get worse. The time for decisive bold action is now. Working with President Obama, Congress must pass a robust economic recovery package that will get our economy moving in the right direction again."
Titus Statement on New Unemployment Numbers"Today’s news that 651,000 jobs were lost last month makes it clear that the road back to economic security will not be easy and it will take time. But already, Congress has taken critical steps to put our nation on the path to recovery."