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Reid Meets With Sheriff Doug
Gillespie
Nevada
Senator Harry Reid met with Sheriff Doug Gillespie of the Las
Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) to discuss funding
for various Law Enforcement projects
for Clark County. Among the topics discussed were how
the Byrne/Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) and COPS would benefit
from the economic recovery plan, Security Infrastructure Funding
and appropriations for Shared Computer Operations for Protection
and Enforcement (SCOPE) and a new Regional Public Safety
Center. Sheriff Gillespie was also concerned about acquiring
BLM land surrounding the current Shooting Range in order to
ensure public safety.
Reid Statement on Inauguration
of President Obama
Senate
Majority Leader Harry Reid made the following statement on the
floor of the U.S. Senate following the Inauguration of Barack
Obama as America’s 44th President. Below are his
remarks as prepared for delivery:
“It may
be cold today in Washington, our nation’s heart is warm. From
every corner of our country and the furthest crevices of the
earth, people came together at the apex of our democracy to be a
part of an American renewal.
“President Barack Obama’s inaugural address appealed to our
better angels and best intentions. He reminded us that no
matter how daunting our challenges may seem, America always
answers the call of history.
“The
millions who came together, lining our National Mall for miles
and miles, were not merely observers to this memorable day.
They were participants, ready to work with our new President in
service to a common cause.
“The
United States Senate is ready join our new President to answer
that call to service as well. That’s why we are back in
session, just a few short hours from the swearing-in. Faced
with some of the great challenges of our lifetimes, there is no
time to waste.
Reid Supports ‘Buy America’
Resolution
Investing
in America Will Stimulate Economy by Putting Americans to Work
Nevada
Senator Harry Reid issued the following statement supporting
Senator Sherrod Brown’s push for ‘Buy America’ enforcement in
the economic recovery package:
“I support
Senator Brown’s resolution calling for Buy America enforcement
in the economic recovery package. This resolution is about
putting Americans back to work and restoring confidence in the
work place while honoring U.S. international commitments.
“The
resolution says it best: ‘Under Buy America provisions, where
taxpayer money is provided to States and localities for
infrastructure and construction projects, expenditures must be
directed, to the greatest extent possible, toward materials and
goods produced in the United States, helping to stimulate the
United States economy and create jobs.’
“We believe
this resolution will help send the message that we are serious
about using American manufacturers in putting our fellow
citizens back to work so we can get our economy moving again.”
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