Reid Focuses On Rising Food Costs In Nevada
November 25, 2008 - Nevada Senator Harry Reid visited the Three Square Food Bank in Las Vegas this week where he discussed the impact of rising food costs in Nevada. During his tour of the facility Reid discussed the growing number of Nevadans who are turning to food banks for help and what the Farm Bill passed by Congress earlier this year means for organizations addressing the challenges of hunger.
Reid Re-Elected As Majority Leader
November 18, 2008 - Nevada Senator Harry Reid was re-elected as Senate Majority Leader this week by his colleagues in the Democratic caucus. As Majority Leader, Senator Reid will continue to set the legislative agenda for the Senate while working to chart a new course for our country. This allows Reid to do things for Nevada that no one else can. During this session of Congress, Reid has utilized his position to stop Yucca Mountain, bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Nevada military and transportation projects, and position the Silver State to be the world leader in renewable energy.
Reid Working To Push A Comprehensive Economic Plan
November 17, 2008 - Nevada Senator Harry Reid urged Congress this week to work in a bipartisan fashion to address the needs of struggling Nevada families. Senator Reid is working on a comprehensive economic stimulus plan that will invest in infrastructure to create jobs, extend unemployment insurances for those who are out of work, provide food stamps to help more struggling families make ends meet, provide state fiscal relief to prevent states from being forced to cut services and raise taxes, and provide aid to the ailing U.S. auto industry.