Harry Reid

"It is our responsibility to make sure this foundation and these exchanges are successful."

October 30, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. – Nine Democratic senators joined U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today in expressing support for a version of Wyden’s Free Choice proposal which would promote real competition among health insurers by increasing the number of Americans able to choose plans in the new health insurance exchanges.    » read more »

NV gets nearly one-third of national grant funds, estimated to create nearly 1,100 jobs

October 29, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today that Nevada will receive nearly 1/3 of $338 million in grants coming from the Economic Recovery package.The Silver State will receive more than $90 million for 25 projects to advance geothermal energy technology.

The funding is expected to create nearly 1,100 Nevada jobs while making geothermal power an even more readily available source of clean energy in our state.Of the funding being allocated, 20 projects in Nevada will receive $72.4, while an additional five projects being run by Reno-based companies outside Nevada will receive $20.5 million.    » read more »

Pave Pathway to a Clean Energy Future

October 27, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. -- Nevada Senator Harry Reid today announced a $138 million grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to NV Energy to implement smart grid technologies for the Silver State. This significant funding, part of the largest single smart grid modernization investment in history, will create good-paying Nevada jobs while helping to make our state the leader in a national clean energy revolution. NV Energy will match the Federal grant with another $160 million to create a highly efficient electricity and natural gas delivery system that will save consumers money, generate hundreds of jobs, and accelerate Nevada’s energy independence.    » read more »

October 26, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) issued the following statement in response to Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) announcement that a public option will be included in the draft health insurance reform legislation that he sends to Congressional Budget Office (CBO).    » read more »

Senator Reid Statement

October 19, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. -- Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following statement regarding Nevada’s unemployment numbers for the month of September:

"While we have seen encouraging signs recently, including a slight increase in Nevada's leading economic indicators, that indicate a gradual improvement in our state's economy, Nevada's growing unemployment rate remains troubling.

“Nevada’s families are my priority and this report only reinforces how vital it is that we continue to protect and create jobs. Inaction is not an option. This is why we must set aside political differences and immediately extend unemployment insurance.    » read more »

In Oval Office meeting, discusses proposal to create special process to get deficits under control

October 14, 2009 -- Washington –One day after a private Oval Office meeting with President Obama to discuss his concerns about mounting federal deficits, Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) today urged the leader of the Senate to endorse an independent debt-fighting panel to get America’s fiscal house in order.    » read more »

October 13, 2009 -- Washington, DC -- Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today upon the news that the Finance Committee voted to pass the committee’s health insurance reform proposal:

“I am pleased that the Senate Finance Committee voted today to pass their health insurance reform proposal. This represents another critical step toward bringing real change to our broken health insurance system.    » read more »

10/13/2009 -- BOSTON – Senators Paul G. Kirk, Jr. and John F. Kerry sent a letter on October 9, 2009 to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, commending his decision to bring Unemployment Insurance extension legislation to the floor of the Senate, and urging him to do so as expeditiously as possible.

Without an extension, more than 1.3 million Americans, including as many as 40,000 Massachusetts residents, will be at risk of losing their UI benefits by the end of this year. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, enacted in February, has been providing a weekly supplement to families in need. But, with unemployment continuing to rise, additional action by Congress is urgently needed to continue their benefits.    » read more »

October 8, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced a comprehensive proposal to extend unemployment insurance by up to 14 additional weeks for jobless workers in all 50 states. Nearly two million out-of-work Americans face expiring benefits by the end of the year.

The legislation would also extend benefits for six additional weeks in states with unemployment levels over eight and a half percent. The proposal is fully paid for by extending the Federal Unemployment Tax through June 30, 2011.    » read more »

Numerous job creating projects contained in the bill

October 6, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid today hailed the passage of the Department of Defense Appropriations bill that will bring the state more than $89 million for projects that will create jobs and help support Nevada’s role in keeping our country safe. Senator Reid also cosponsored an amendment that addressed contractor negligence in order to prevent further electrocutions of Service Members, and sponsored an amendment that modernizes the Nevada Test Site. Both amendments were included in the bill.    » read more »

HUD Secretary announces eligibility for borrowers up to 125% underwater in Las Vegas with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Congresswoman Dina Titus

July 1, 2009 -- WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced an expansion of the Obama Administration's Home Affordable Refinance Program to include participation by borrowers who are current but up to 125 percent underwater on their mortgage.

Under authorization provided by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, borrowers whose mortgages are currently owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now be allowed to refinance those loans according to the terms of the Home Affordable Refinance program established earlier this year.    » read more »

Reid delivers additional $52 million in unemployment funding for Nevada; Economic recovery funding will allow part-time workers to continue caring for family members

June 23, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid announced $52 million in additional unemployment insurance funding made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The money, distributed by the Department of Labor, is in addition to the $25 million that Nevada received earlier this month.

Nevada qualified for these funds based upon provisions of a the state’s unemployment compensation law that extend benefits to part-time workers, those participating in training programs that will allow them to qualify for new jobs, and individuals who leave work for compelling family reasons.    » read more »

June 19, 2009 -- Nevada Senator Harry Reid announced today that two of Nevada's national park units, Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Death Valley National Park, will be participating in three nationwide fee-free weekends taking place this summer. "What we have in Nevada as part of the National Parks system," said Reid, "it's something that everyone should see."

This is a great opportunity for families to visit our national parks at no cost, Reid said. During these tough economic times, we want to give Nevadans an opportunity to enjoy our natural and historic treasures without straining their budgets.    » read more »

June 3, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. – Senators John Ensign and Harry Reid today announced federal funding to improve safety and emergency preparedness infrastructure at the airports in Boulder City, Tonopah, and Reno-Tahoe. The Department of Transportation will administer the grant funding. Both Boulder City Municipal Airport and Tonopah Airport will receive over $1 million for necessary improvements. Reno-Tahoe International will receive nearly $4 million.

“Safety is always our first concern,” Ensign said. “The Department of Transportation’s funding for aviation improvements ensures that the public has the best access to travel.”    » read more »

Reno, North Las Vegas airports to receive money for ongoing projects

June 1, 2009 --Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign announced today grant funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT) of more than $4 million for safety and upgrade work at two major Nevada airports.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport will receive more than $2.8 million to continue its rehabilitation work, while North Las Vegas Airport will get more than $1.7 million for ongoing safety work to relocate overhead power lines to underground locations. About 3,000 feet of line will be moved as part of the project.    » read more »