Wednesday, March, 24, 2010
By Steve Tetreault

WASHINGTON -- While most of the Democrats who voted for health care reform celebrated at a White House signing ceremony Tuesday morning, Rep. Dina Titus took a pass.

Instead, the freshman congresswoman stayed behind in her office for a series of meetings with visitors from Nevada, including groups of health care professionals and teachers, and to prepare remarks for a luncheon with Jewish voters from the state.

A few hours later, Titus took a turn presiding over the House chamber as Democrats turned back to their "jobs agenda," advancing a $5.7 billion bill that includes money for job training grants and small-business loans.

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