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November 21, 2009
- After securing the necessary 60 votes tonight to allow debate on the Senate health care reform bill, Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke of the urgency of bringing quality health care to Nevadans. "The road ahead is a long stretch but we can see the finish line. When this debate begins on the floor, the differences will be clear to the American people. Our plan saves lives, saves money and saves Medicare," said Reid.
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November 20, 2009
- After unveiling the Senate health insurance bill to Congress, Nevada Senator Harry Reid hailed the legislation's efforts to "save lives, save money and save Medicare." Without adding a dime to the deficit, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will make it easier for businesses to provide working Nevadans with health insurance, while strengthening our state's economy, our children's future and our nation's promise.
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November 20, 2009
- Nevada Senator Harry Reid responded to the decline in Nevada's unemployment. "This is further evidence that Nevada is starting down the economic road to recovery. While this is an encouraging sign of stability in the job market, we must continue to do all we can to help Nevada families who are struggling to find work, pay their bills and make it through the holiday season."
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November 18, 2009
- Nevada Senator Harry Reid unveiled the Senate health care bill that makes health care more affordable while reducing the federal deficit. Discussing a Nevada parent's struggle to cover his young child's hospital bills, Reid said, "We can't afford to overlook what this is really all about. More accurately, we can't afford to overlook who this is all about." This bill will cut the deficit by $130 billion, extend coverage to more than 94% of Americans and insure 31 million more of the uninsured.
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November 17, 2009
- Nevada Senator Harry Reid today led the passage of a bill that will bring more than $26 million to Nevada for construction projects, creating jobs and supporting the Silver State’s military. This bill will also provide funding to the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring that Nevada veterans continue to receive the benefits and care they deserve. “Nevada’s military bases and personnel play an important role in protecting our country,” said Reid. “This bill will provide funding for construction projects that will support Nevada’s military while creating good paying jobs so Nevadans can get back to work.”
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November 11, 2009
- Nevada Senator Harry Reid participated in a send-off ceremony honoring wounded soldiers who are flying to Las Vegas for a special weekend of relaxation in recognition of their sacrifice and service to our country. Reid, who was joined by Admiral Barry Black, the Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, met with soldiers and thanked them for their service. Included in the group was Gerald Smith, a soldier from Nevada, who Reid presented with a medal to thank him for his service.
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November 10, 2009
- Nevada Senator Harry Reid is cosponsoring a bill to prevent credit card companies from raising rates until laws change in February 2010. This legislation will specifically stop credit card companies from increasing the annual percentage rate, fee, or finance charge on an outstanding balance -- or from changing the terms on repayments of outstanding balances. In light of the economic struggles facing many Nevadans, Senator Reid said, “I’m pleased to sponsor the Credit Card Rate Freeze Act because it fights back against unfair lending practices that hurt consumers and helps Nevadans keep more of their hard-earned money.”
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November 10, 2009
- Now that the House of Representatives has passed its version of health insurance reform, the focus turns back to the Senate. Nevada Senator Harry Reid discussed the next step in the health reform process and his efforts to find middle-ground that will create competition to make health care more affordable for all Nevadans. “I have the responsibility of taking what the left wants and what the right wants and coming up with a package that is a moderate piece of legislation that will allow the American people to have a new structure that will control health care in this country,” said Reid.
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November 6, 2009
- Nevada Senator Harry Reid hailed the House’s passage of unemployment insurance legislation. “Relief is on the way to millions of American families who are struggling to find work in our recovering economy,” said Reid. Along with an extension of unemployment insurance for out-of-work Americans by up to 20 weeks, this legislation includes an expansion of the Homebuyer Tax Credit. “As I’ve said before, no state has been hit harder by foreclosures than Nevada, and this program brings hope to all Nevadans who want to pursue the American dream of home ownership,” said Reid.
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November 5, 2009
- Nevada Senator Harry Reid met with Nevada exhibitors showcasing education technology at the Capitol. The Nevadans presented an earthquake simulation “shake table” that demonstrated how different magnitudes of earthquakes and various building materials are impacted by tremors. “People don’t realize that one of the most earthquake-prone places in the world is the state of Nevada,” said Reid. “And as a result of that I became interested in what the University of NV-Reno was doing regarding research on earthquakes. We’ve done some tremendously important and valuable work there.”
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November 3, 2009
- Nevada Senator Harry Reid is working to pass an extension of unemployment benefits to help Nevadans who have lost their jobs. The bill the Senate will vote on this week extends unemployment insurance by up to fourteen weeks for the unemployed in all 50 states, and provides an additional six week extension to the hardest hit states, including Nevada. “That’s what this is all about — taking care of those people who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own,” said Reid.
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October 30, 2009
- Nevada Senator Harry Reid and Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that more than $90 million in funds for geothermal energy projects is coming to Nevada. This funding is expected to create more than 1,110 jobs in the Silver State and support the goal of making Nevada the leader in clean energy. “When this is finished, we’ll be producing more electricity by geothermal than is produced by [the] Hoover Dam,” said Reid.
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