Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District spoke today on the House floor.  Below are her remarks as delivered.

“Thank you, Madam Speaker.  Last week, I hosted a telephone town hall with more than 3,500 people tuned in from District Three.  This was an excellent opportunity to hear directly from my constituents about the issues that are important to their lives.

“This was the sixth telephone town hall that I have participated in.  In addition, we have answered some 95,000 letters, held 10 Congress on the Corners, and hosted five housing workshops.  These means of communication have helped me to be a powerful voice for the people of District Three and to provide as much transparency as possible about the proceedings here in Washington.

“In fact, thanks to these efforts, I have put $1.6 million directly in the pockets of Southern Nevadans by fighting for veterans to get their benefits; seniors to get their Social Security benefits; and homeowners to receive loan modifications that keep them in their homes.

“I have made it a top priority to stay closely connected to my constituents, fighting for them in Washington while serving them in Southern Nevada, and I encourage them to call on me any time.”

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Tags: housing, seniors, Social Security, veterans