June 24, 2010

This afternoon Senate Republicans again blocked legislation that would cut taxes for Nevada's working families, help the unemployed put food on the table and take care of our veterans. "At a time when people are struggling to find work and keep their homes, it is difficult to comprehend why anyone would vote against helping them," Said Reid. "This is a good bill that helps people who need it while strengthening our economy." By voting no on this bill, Senate Republicans said no to -- among other provisions -- closing loopholes that send American jobs overseas, a $250 tax credit for teachers who pay for supplies out of their own pockets and an extension of unemployment insurance through November.