Reid Files for Re-Election
Says “Much Work to Be Done”
LAS VEGAS – Today, Nevada Senator Harry Reid filed for re-election to the U.S. Senate, stating there is more work to be done to create jobs and provide relief to Nevadans suffering during these difficult economic times.
Sen. Reid’s filing comes two days after his announcement that Nevada would receive more “Hardest Hit Fund” dollars than any other state per capita, monies that will help struggling families who are underwater in their homes. It also comes shortly after he led the Senate to pass a bipartisan Jobs Bill and broke a Republican filibuster to extend unemployment insurance benefits to those looking for work.
After filing, Reid discussed his vision for moving Nevada forward:
“While we have made significant progress through the Recovery Act and other measures to prevent this recession from becoming a depression, there is much work to be done. We must never forget our fellow Nevadans who are suffering during this economic downturn.
“That is why I filed for re-election today.
“I love my state. I was born and raised here. My wife Landra and I still live here today, as do most of our kids and grandkids. I want our state to not only recover, but to thrive.
“I have a vision for Nevada that will create jobs, keep people in their homes, diversify our state’s economy and make health care affordable.
“I will spend the next seven months sharing that vision with the people of Nevada. I hope they will support my re-election so that I can continue fighting to get Nevada moving again.”
Sen. Reid was joined by his wife, Landra, when he filed for re-election at the Grant Sawyer State Building this morning.
WORKING TO MOVE NEVADA FORWARD, TURN OUR ECONOMY AROUND
JOB CREATION: Within the past few weeks, Sen. Reid passed a bipartisan Jobs Bill that will put Nevadans back to work through tax cuts to promote hiring, tax incentives to avoid layoffs, and investments in infrastructure.
He shepherded the Travel Promotion Act into law, crucial legislation that will promote tourist destinations like Las Vegas and Reno to create an estimated 40,000 jobs the first year alone.
Furthermore, Sen. Reid stepped in to keep CityCenter on track and 12,000 employees in their jobs.
He helped protect the jobs dependent on Nevada’s tourism base by killing Yucca Mountain, a nuclear waste dump that would have been located on a volcanic fault line only 90 miles from the Strip.
Sen. Reid led passage of the Recovery Act, legislation that is investing $2.1 billion into Nevada to create or save the jobs of thousands of teachers, construction workers, first responders and those employed by small businesses. Additionally, a debt cancellation provision Sen. Reid personally inserted into the legislation protected tens of thousands of employees at Harrah’s and other employers throughout the state. The President’s council of Economic Advisors estimates that roughly 20,000 jobs have already been created or saved in Nevada.
CLEAN ENERGY: Sen. Reid is ensuring that Nevada leads the nation in clean energy to create thousands of jobs and break our nation’s dependence on foreign oil.
He passed a crucial solar energy tax credit that the Solar Energy Industries Association says will create 41,000 new Nevada jobs.
He secured well over $300 million for Nevada-based clean energy jobs through the Recovery Act. This includes $138 million of stimulus funding to replace every electric meter in Nevada with a smart meter to dramatically reduce energy bills and promote savings. Additionally, it included over $160 million to create over 1,100 new geothermal jobs in the north. Finally, it financed an agreement brokered by Sen. Reid to construct a clean energy transmission line between White Pine and Clark counties that will create 400 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs.
HOUSING: Sen. Reid has made addressing the housing crisis one of his top priorities. On Friday, Sen. Reid announced that Nevada will be receiving over $100 million of the “Hardest Hit Fund,” which provides funding to the five states whose housing prices have fallen more than 20 percent. Of those five states, Nevada will receive the most funding per capita.
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Reid Files for Re-Election
Says “Much Work to Be Done”
LAS VEGAS – Today, Nevada Senator Harry Reid filed for re-election to the U.S. Senate, stating there is more work to be done to create jobs and provide relief to Nevadans suffering during these difficult economic times.
Sen. Reid’s filing comes two days after his announcement that Nevada would receive more “Hardest Hit Fund” dollars than any other state per capita, monies that will help struggling families who are underwater in their homes. It also comes shortly after he led the Senate to pass a bipartisan Jobs Bill and broke a Republican filibuster to extend unemployment insurance benefits to those looking for work.
After filing, Reid discussed his vision for moving Nevada forward:
“While we have made significant progress through the Recovery Act and other measures to prevent this recession from becoming a depression, there is much work to be done. We must never forget our fellow Nevadans who are suffering during this economic downturn.
“That is why I filed for re-election today.
“I love my state. I was born and raised here. My wife Landra and I still live here today, as do most of our kids and grandkids. I want our state to not only recover, but to thrive.
“I have a vision for Nevada that will create jobs, keep people in their homes, diversify our state’s economy and make health care affordable.
“I will spend the next seven months sharing that vision with the people of Nevada. I hope they will support my re-election so that I can continue fighting to get Nevada moving again.”
Sen. Reid was joined by his wife, Landra, when he filed for re-election at the Grant Sawyer State Building this morning.
WORKING TO MOVE NEVADA FORWARD, TURN OUR ECONOMY AROUND
JOB CREATION: Within the past few weeks, Sen. Reid passed a bipartisan Jobs Bill that will put Nevadans back to work through tax cuts to promote hiring, tax incentives to avoid layoffs, and investments in infrastructure.
He shepherded the Travel Promotion Act into law, crucial legislation that will promote tourist destinations like Las Vegas and Reno to create an estimated 40,000 jobs the first year alone.
Furthermore, Sen. Reid stepped in to keep CityCenter on track and 12,000 employees in their jobs.
He helped protect the jobs dependent on Nevada’s tourism base by killing Yucca Mountain, a nuclear waste dump that would have been located on a volcanic fault line only 90 miles from the Strip.
Sen. Reid led passage of the Recovery Act, legislation that is investing $2.1 billion into Nevada to create or save the jobs of thousands of teachers, construction workers, first responders and those employed by small businesses. Additionally, a debt cancellation provision Sen. Reid personally inserted into the legislation protected tens of thousands of employees at Harrah’s and other employers throughout the state. The President’s council of Economic Advisors estimates that roughly 20,000 jobs have already been created or saved in Nevada.
CLEAN ENERGY: Sen. Reid is ensuring that Nevada leads the nation in clean energy to create thousands of jobs and break our nation’s dependence on foreign oil.
He passed a crucial solar energy tax credit that the Solar Energy Industries Association says will create 41,000 new Nevada jobs.
He secured well over $300 million for Nevada-based clean energy jobs through the Recovery Act. This includes $138 million of stimulus funding to replace every electric meter in Nevada with a smart meter to dramatically reduce energy bills and promote savings. Additionally, it included over $160 million to create over 1,100 new geothermal jobs in the north. Finally, it financed an agreement brokered by Sen. Reid to construct a clean energy transmission line between White Pine and Clark counties that will create 400 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs.
HOUSING: Sen. Reid has made addressing the housing crisis one of his top priorities. On Friday, Sen. Reid announced that Nevada will be receiving over $100 million of the “Hardest Hit Fund,” which provides funding to the five states whose housing prices have fallen more than 20 percent. Of those five states, Nevada will receive the most funding per capita.
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