U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday October 22, 2023 ( 14 items ) |
Bicameral Statement of Bipartisan Task Forces for Combating Antisemitism on Release of 2022 FBI Hate Crime Statistics Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes Increase by 37%, Reaching Highest Level in Decades
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK) and Representatives Kathy Manning (NC-06) and Chris Smith (NJ-04), co-chairs of the Senate and House Bipartisan Task Forces for Combating Antisemitism, respectively, released the following statement in response to the release of the Federal Bureau of Investigat
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Cortez Masto Kicks Off Raiders Game in Las Vegas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Senator Cortez Masto lights the Al Davis Memorial Torch before the Las Vegas Raiders' game against the New England Patriots.
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Las Vegas, Nev. -U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium to kick off their home game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Senator C
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Following Disturbing Rise in Antisemitism and Hate Crimes, Senators Rosen, Gillibrand, Peters, & Murphy Announce Push to Protect Synagogues, Other Religious Institutions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Reported Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes Increased By More Than 37 Percent In 2022;
Last Year, The FBI Recorded More Than 11,000 Hate Crime Incidents - The Most Since 1991
WASHINGTON, DC -- Following a disturbing rise in antisemitism and hate crimes, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) are calling for additional funding to protect synagogues, Jewis
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House Transportation Subcommittee on Economic Development Ranking Member Titus Issues Statement From Hearing on Federal Economic Development Commissions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023:
The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) during today's hearing titled, "Regional Commissions: A Review of
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ICYMI: During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cortez Masto Highlights Support for Survivors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
In Case You Missed It, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) discussed her work to protect survivors of domestic abuse at STEP2 Reno, a long-term treatment center providing critical services for domestic violence survivors. Cortez Masto has consistently pushed for additional federal support to combat domestic violence and is leading efforts in Congress to protect funding for victim service provide
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Rosen Applauds Expedited Addition of Israel to Visa Waiver Program Following Hamas Terrorist Attack
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
After Returning From Israel Last Weekend, Senator Rosen Urged Administration Officials To Expedite Israel's Entry Into The Visa Waiver Program In The Wake of Hamas's Terrorist Attack
This Will Enable Israelis Who Wish To Travel To The United States To Do So Immediately
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) applauded news that Israel's entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program will be expedit
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Rosen Introduces Bipartisan Senate Resolution Demanding Safe Release of Hostages from Hamas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
This Comes After Senator Rosen Returned From A Bipartisan Visit To Israel Where She Met With Families Of Hostages Taken By Hamas
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), joined by Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Ben Cardin (D-MD), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced a bipartisan resolut
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Rosen Joins Push to Help Replenish Israel's Iron Dome Defense System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Senators Are Calling For The U.S. To Stand Ready To Provide Additional Munitions To Israel As It Defends Itself From Terrorism
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined fellow senators in a letter to President Biden urging him to take quick action to ensure Israel has the munitions it needs, including Iron Dome interceptors to defend against Hama
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Rosen Leads Push to Fund Program to Lower Cost of High-Speed Internet
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
The Affordable Connectivity Program Rosen Helped Create Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provides Financial Assistance For High-Speed Internet Access To More Than 240,000 Nevada Families And Is Set To Run Out Of Funds Soon
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, led a group of 31 colleagues in urging Congressi
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Rosen Visits Israel with Bipartisan Senate Delegation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Senator Rosen Is The Only Jewish Woman And Former Synagogue President Serving In The United States Senate
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) returned from a bipartisan Senate delegation visit to Israel following Hamas's brutal terrorist attack that has left more than 1,300 Israelis dead and thousands more injured. During the visit, Senator Rosen met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin N
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Rosen, Cortez Masto Join Bipartisan Letter Urging President Biden to Do Everything in His Power to Rescue American Hostages
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) joined a bipartisan letter led by Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) urging President Biden to continue putting his full attention on freeing American hostages that were taken by Hamas during the terrorist organization's October 7th attacks in Israel and supporting Israel's efforts to dismantle Hamas.
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Rosen, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators Pushing Biden Administration to Officially Freeze Iranian Assets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
In Light Of Reports Of Agreement Between U.S. And Qatar To Withhold $6 Billion In Iranian Assets, Senators Urge State Department To Make It Official U.S. Policy To Freeze The Funds
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, are leading a bipartisan group of senators in urging Secretary of State Blinken to make it the official policy
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Senate Environment & Public Works Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Director Bennon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife issued the following written testimony by Brian Bennon, director of the National Tribal Water Systems Programs at the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Inc., involving a hearing on Sept. 20, 2023, entitled "Drinking Water Infrastructure and Tribal Communities":
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This testimony is based on years of field experience implementing capacity development and operator certificatio
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VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Rosen Announces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Hamas, Calling for Hostages to be Released Immediately
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Watch Senator Rosen's full remarks HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - During a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), the only Jewish woman serving in the Senate, recounted her experience in Israel meeting with families of hostages held by Hamas terrorists and announced the introduction of her bipartisan resolution calling on Hamas to release these hostages immediately. In her remarks, Senator Rosen
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