Senator Harry Reid, Nevada - HarryReid.com | Harry's Blog http://harryreid.com/http://www.harryreid.com/ee/ The latest posts from Harry Reid English info@harryreid.com Copyright 2011 2011-09-21T19:51:16+00:00 Renewable energy’s job-generating power touted at Ivanpah Valley site http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/renewable_energys_job-generating_power_touted_at_ivanpah_valley_site/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/renewable_energys_job-generating_power_touted_at_ivanpah_valley_site/#When:18:51:16Z Las Vegas Review-Journal -


]]> 2011-09-21T18:51:16+00:00 McCarran Airport to get millions in federal money for improvements http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/mccarran_airport_to_get_millions_in_federal_money_for_improvements/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/mccarran_airport_to_get_millions_in_federal_money_for_improvements/#When:17:01:51Z 13 Action News, 7/14/11 - Las Vegas will be getting millions of dollars in federal money to fund continued rennovations at McCarran International Airport.

Nevada Senator Harry Reid announced Wednesday that the $10,489,054 will go twoard two projects that will improve airplane taxiways as well as the parking area for aircrafts while they load and unload passengers.

]]> 2011-07-14T17:01:51+00:00 Reid announces grant for nurse education http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/reid_announces_grant_for_nurse_education1/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/reid_announces_grant_for_nurse_education1/#When:16:53:14Z Review Journal, 7/14/11 - U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., announced Wednesday that a $251,883 grant will be given to the Saint Mary's Foundation to train nurses in Northern Nevada.

]]> 2011-07-14T16:53:14+00:00 Reid announces grant for nurse education http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/reid_announces_grant_for_nurse_education/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/reid_announces_grant_for_nurse_education/#When:16:53:08Z Review Journal, 7/14/11 - U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., announced Wednesday that a $251,883 grant will be given to the Saint Mary's Foundation to train nurses in Northern Nevada.

]]> 2011-07-14T16:53:08+00:00 Reid: GOP claims they are looking out for the people are ‘ridiculous’ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/reid_gop_claims_they_are_looking_out_for_the_people_are_ridiculous/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/reid_gop_claims_they_are_looking_out_for_the_people_are_ridiculous/#When:18:33:18Z The Hill, 7/7/11 - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Thursday morning said Republicans’ claim that they are "looking out for the people" in the debate over raising the debt ceiling is both “ridiculous” and “preposterous.”

“Democrats believe all Americans, including those who can afford private jets and yachts, should contribute to the collective effort to reduce the deficit,” said Reid.

“The question is, why aren't Republicans willing to do the same?” he asked. "They say it's because they're looking out for the people. That claim ... is ridiculous. This claim is without foundation. It's really preposterous.”

]]> 2011-07-07T18:33:18+00:00 Harry Reid, Henry Clay http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/harry_reid_henry_clay/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/harry_reid_henry_clay/#When:18:27:26Z The Hill, 7/6/11 - When President Obama meets congressional leaders about the debt ceiling, I hope a powerful presence in the room will be the spirit of Henry Clay, who was a great Speaker of the House, the great compromiser in the Congress and a great hero of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.).

Republicans today are to post-partisanship what Casey Anthony is to motherhood.

]]> 2011-07-07T18:27:26+00:00 The fight for Nevada http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/the_fight_for_nevada/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/the_fight_for_nevada/#When:16:52:39Z There are a number of important Senate races up for grabs around the country, but here in Nevada, it all comes down to one irrefutable fact: We have to stop Sharron Angle.

The fight against Tea Party extremism begins in Nevada, where this radical right-winger raised $14 million last quarter to run negative ads that have been called everything from plain false to outright racist. And in October alone, she’s added another $3 million to her war chest.

The fight for Nevada

]]> 2010-10-30T16:52:39+00:00 Sunday is a great day http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/sunday_is_a_great_day/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/sunday_is_a_great_day/#When:21:57:08Z Sunday is a great day for a lot of things.

For some of us, it means heading to church followed by a tasty breakfast at a local spot with the family. For others, it means reading the Sunday paper, relaxing with a cup of coffee, and re-charging our batteries for the coming week. And for many, it means getting up to watch NFL football -- and obsessively checking in on our fantasy football team.

]]> 2010-10-24T21:57:08+00:00 Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/today_is_the_last_day_to_register_to_vote/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/today_is_the_last_day_to_register_to_vote/#When:16:33:13Z Elections are about choices, and you face a very clear choice this year.

]]> 2010-10-12T16:33:13+00:00 Setting the Record Straight: Reid Relates to Struggling Nevadans http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/setting_the_record_straight_reid_relates_to_struggling_nevadans/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/setting_the_record_straight_reid_relates_to_struggling_nevadans/#When:03:26:48Z CLAIM: “Upset about losing your job? Harry Reid thinks you're a ‘selfish little child’”

FACT: Reid was explaining how he can relate to Nevadans struggling in today’s economy, because he grew up in a family that struggled.

]]> 2010-10-12T03:26:48+00:00 No Response? http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/no_response/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/no_response/#When:16:39:57Z Below this message is my op-ed response to the question: What is your plan to turn Nevada's economy around? My opponent chose not to respond. While that's disappointing, it's not surprising.

Sharron Angle is on the record saying she's not interested in working hands-on to create jobs.

]]> Mobile Push 2010-10-10T16:39:57+00:00 I hope the Academy is watching http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/i_hope_the_academy_is_watching/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/i_hope_the_academy_is_watching/#When:18:27:46Z I've known Harry Reid for years - and I've never met anyone who cares more, or fights harder, for Nevada families. Whether you're a performer on the Strip or a fighter pilot at Nellis - a stay-at-home parent in Elko or a teacher in Reno - Senator Reid is fighting for you. That's why I'm so proud to fight for him.

]]> Mobile Push 2010-10-06T18:27:46+00:00 New video, text messaging, and our iPhone app http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/new_video_text_messaging_and_our_iphone_app/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/new_video_text_messaging_and_our_iphone_app/#When:21:31:22Z Big news: Today, we unveiled a new iPhone app that will allow you to keep up with everything we're doing on the campaign trail and instantly receive important updates from now until Election Day.

]]> 2010-10-05T21:31:22+00:00 Don’t forget to register to vote today! http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/dont_forget_to_register_to_vote_today/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/dont_forget_to_register_to_vote_today/#When:19:39:16Z Elections are about choices, and you face a very clear choice this year.

I was born and raised in Nevada and I still live here today. I love this state and fight hard every day to help strengthen Nevada's working families and get our economy back on track. My opponent has a very different approach. In her world, when the going gets tough, you're on your own. Look no further than her recent comments when she stood up on behalf of big insurance companies and declared they should not have to cover mammograms, colon cancer screenings, autism, and even maternity care.

]]> 2010-09-30T19:39:16+00:00 MUST SEE TV: Sarah Palin’s advice http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/must_see_tv_sarah_palins_advice/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/must_see_tv_sarah_palins_advice/#When:00:24:42Z You don't want to miss this one - great piece last night on Christine O'Donnell and Sharron Angle using FOX News as their personal ATM - click here to check it out!

]]> 2010-09-29T00:24:42+00:00 Statement by Dr. Andrew Eisen in response to comments made by Sharron Angle regarding Autism http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/statement_by_dr._andrew_eisen_in_response_to_comments_made_by_sharron_angle/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/statement_by_dr._andrew_eisen_in_response_to_comments_made_by_sharron_angle/#When:19:53:34Z In some recently released video, US Senate Candidate Sharron Angle made some of the most appalling statements about Autism – and healthcare in general – that I have ever heard.  Ms. Angle, speaking publicly at a Tea Party rally, indicated that she thought the recent “mandate” regarding insurance coverage for Autism treatment should be repealed.  In 2009, the Nevada State Legislature made a tremendous step forward in the care of Nevada’s families with the passage of AB 162, which obligated insurance companies to treat Autism as the medical illness that it is, and prohibiting insurers from denying as “experimental” treatments for this condition like Applied Behavioral Analysis, which has decades of data supporting its efficacy.  This callous statement is a shocking insult to the thousands of Nevadans who struggle with Autism Spectrum Disorders, which affect more than 1 in 150 children.  I would note that representatives from the insurance industry in Nevada were instrumental in the drafting and passage of this landmark legislation.

]]> 2010-09-24T19:53:34+00:00 Angle: “I made $236,000 off Rush Limbaugh, and Hannity was profitable, too” http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/angle_i_made_236000_off_rush_limbaugh_and_hannity_was_profitable_too/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/angle_i_made_236000_off_rush_limbaugh_and_hannity_was_profitable_too/#When:15:09:38Z Sharron Angle views the media as her personal ATM.

Her comments at a house party this month about the extent to which she's able to exploit right-wing TV and radio to raise money online is making serious waves today. Check out the quote below, then make a donation to help us counter cash Limbaugh & Hannity are raising for Angle:

]]> 2010-09-23T15:09:38+00:00 Setting The Record Straight: Sharron Angle Wants To Privatize The Veterans Administration http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/setting_the_record_straight_sharron_angle_wants_to_privatize_the_veter/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/setting_the_record_straight_sharron_angle_wants_to_privatize_the_veter/#When:21:50:56Z

THE CLAIM: In response to the Reid campaign’s new ad detailing Sharron Angle’s extreme plan to end the current Veteran’s Administration, Angle’s camp actually claims she has never called for ending or privatizing the VA.

THE FACTS: Sharron Angle has not only called for privatizing the VA, but she has consistently declined the chance to walk back her extreme position that would ultimately hurt Nevada’s vets and jeopardize their access to quality care.

]]> 2010-09-21T21:50:56+00:00 Harry Reid Fights to Repeal DADT, Republicans Obstruct http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/harry_reid_fights_to_repeal_dadt_republicans_obstruct/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/harry_reid_fights_to_repeal_dadt_republicans_obstruct/#When:19:36:28Z Earlier this afternoon, Senator Reid urged the Senate to repeal the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. He introduced legislation in the Defense Authorization Bill, but without the cooperation of a single Republican, he was unable to advance the bill. While it is very frustrating that Republicans have stalled this legislation, it is important to remember a few things:

]]> 2010-09-21T19:36:28+00:00 VIDEO: Angle flat-out lies on TV, hopes nobody notices (we did) http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/video_angle_flat-out_lies_on_tv_hopes_nobody_notices_we_did/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/video_angle_flat-out_lies_on_tv_hopes_nobody_notices_we_did/#When:15:36:17Z Last Thursday, supporters like you made Sharron Angle pay for lying blatantly in attack ads by making online donations to our campaign. If you were among them, first and foremost, THANK YOU! If you didn't contribute last week, don't worry - Sharron Angle is keeping us flush in fresh lies. Read on...

]]> 2010-09-21T15:36:17+00:00 Make Angle pay for flat-out lying to voters http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/make_angle_pay_for_flat-out_lying_to_voters/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/make_angle_pay_for_flat-out_lying_to_voters/#When:22:45:38Z Check out these quotes from today's paper in Las Vegas:

"Nevada is a must win for the Tea Party" -Jennifer Duffy, Cook Political Report

"They have to win 10 of 12, so the implication is they have to get people like Sharron Angle elected." -Larry Sabato, University of Virginia Center for Politics

"It is 'tough to see' how the Republicans could win the majority without knocking off Reid -Nathan Gonzales, Rothenberg Political Report

]]> 2010-09-16T22:45:38+00:00 GET THE FACTS: Reid’s strong record of securing our borders http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/get_the_facts_reids_strong_record_of_securing_our_borders/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/get_the_facts_reids_strong_record_of_securing_our_borders/#When:20:02:54Z THE CLAIM: As Sharron Angle’s campaign crumbles, her DC handlers have released a new ad lacking a single citation that makes unsubstantiated claims attacking Sen. Reid’s record on immigration.

THE FACTS: False, and desperate. In reality, Sen. Reid has a long-standing commitment, and strong record of success, in taking aggressive measures to secure our borders.

]]> 2010-09-15T20:02:54+00:00 Reid Sets Vote on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/reid_sets_vote_on_dont_ask_dont_tell/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/reid_sets_vote_on_dont_ask_dont_tell/#When:16:10:53Z Senator Reid has reiterated his commitment to repealing the military's ban on gays serving in our armed forces. This afternoon, he informed Republicans that he intends to bring the Defense Authorization Bill--including a repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy--to the Senate Floor next week.

]]> 2010-09-13T16:10:53+00:00 The Truth http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/the_truth/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/the_truth/#When:15:30:07Z There's no denying that times are tough for Nevada families. But Sharron Angle seems to have forgotten how things got this way.

Wall Street greed, outsourced jobs, the high price of our continuing dependence on foreign oil -- these are the reasons we're hurting. And even though Sharron Angle wouldn't lift a finger to create jobs in Nevada (even saying it's not her job to do so), she blames Harry Reid.

]]> 2010-09-10T15:30:07+00:00 Nevada Law Enforcement Groups Endorse Senator Reid http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/nevada_law_enforcement_groups_endorse_senator_reid/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/nevada_law_enforcement_groups_endorse_senator_reid/#When:21:03:38Z Watch former Clark County Sheriff Bill Young endorse Sen. Reid, citing his long track record fighting on behalf of Nevada law enforcement.

]]> 2010-08-31T21:03:38+00:00 Setting the Record Straight: Sharron Angle’s Social Security Ad is a Lie http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/setting_the_record_straight_sharron_angles_social_security_ad_is_a_lie/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/setting_the_record_straight_sharron_angles_social_security_ad_is_a_lie/#When:17:56:56Z THE CLAIM: After a long career of opposing Social Security, Sharron Angle’s new ad says she wants to save Social Security.

THE FACTS: Laughably false. Along with promising to not create jobs, Sharron Angle has made killing Social Security a top priority, repeatedly advocating the program’s elimination.

]]> 2010-08-16T17:56:56+00:00 Senate Confirms Elena Kagan to Supreme Court http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/senate_confirms_elena_kagan_to_supreme_court/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/senate_confirms_elena_kagan_to_supreme_court/#When:05:01:28Z Las Thursday, everyday Nevadans gained a new advocate when the Senate confirmed Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court. Senator Reid led the Senate to confirm this qualified nominee in part because of the letters and calls of support he has gotten from Nevadans. Like Senator Reid, she stands for fairness and fights for the rights of everyday citizens. Kagan will be only the fourth woman to serve on the Supreme Court in our country's history.

]]> 2010-08-09T05:01:28+00:00 Setting the Record Straight: Standing up for our military and veterans http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/setting_the_record_straight_standing_up_for_our_military_and_veterans/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/setting_the_record_straight_standing_up_for_our_military_and_veterans/#When:04:35:46Z THE CLAIM: In a desperate attempt to distract from her plan to kill the Department of Veterans Affairs, Sharron Angle is going after Sen. Reid’s long record of standing up for our military and veterans.

THE FACTS: Good luck. Whether it’s providing for the health and dignity of Nevada’s veterans, or ensuring the safety of our troops during time of war, no one has delivered for the military like Senator Reid.

]]> 2010-08-09T04:35:46+00:00 Setting the Record Straight: Keeping people in their homes http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/setting_the_record_straight_keeping_people_in_their_homes/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/setting_the_record_straight_keeping_people_in_their_homes/#When:16:43:39Z THE CLAIM: Sharron Angle’s new ad desperately tries to blame Harry Reid for the decline in Nevada's real estate values.

THE FACTS: False and Hypocritical. As a state legislator and a candidate Sharron Angle has a long history of fighting against the very measures that could have prevented the foreclosure crisis. As a Senator, no one has done more than Harry Reid to address Nevada’s housing crisis.

]]> 2010-08-05T16:43:39+00:00 Health care reform will save Medicare $8 billion by 2012 http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/health_care_reform_will_save_medicare_8_billion_by_2012/ http://www.harryreid.com/index.php/blog/entry/health_care_reform_will_save_medicare_8_billion_by_2012/#When:21:56:00Z You and I worked hard to pass comprehensive health reform. And, already, we're beginning to see the fruits of our labors.

A new report finds that reform will save $8 billion in Medicare by the end of 2011, and as much as $575 billion between now and 2020, extending the program's solvency by more than a decade. Meanwhile, these savings will help to bring down seniors' monthly premiums by nearly $200 a year by 2018.

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