| |
| |
|
|
| |
Reid Meets Nevada Housing Expert To Discuss Foreclosure
Senator Reid meets with the
Community Services of Nevada, an NCLR affiliate
November 18, 2009 – Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid met with Margarita Rebollal, Executive Director of the Community Services of Nevada (CSN), and National Council of la Raza (NCLR) senior staff to discuss the Las Vegas housing crisis and the Making Home Affordable Program.
CSN, one of NCLR’s 300 affiliates, is also part of NCLR’s Home Ownership Network. This network, comprised of 55 Latino housing counseling agencies across the country, provides direct services to the Latino community. Founded in Las Vegas in 1996, CSN promotes neighborhood revitalization and economic development through comprehensive community development projects to the Latino community. Their services include homebuyer education programs, loss mitigation, mortgage delinquency and default resolution counseling, post-purchase counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and renters’ assistance.
Senator Harry Reid meets with Margarita Rebollal, Community Services of Nevada (CSN) Executive Director. Senator Reid, Ms. Rebollal and NCLR staff members discussed the Las Vegas housing crisis and the Making Home Affordable Program.
Reid Announces More Than $7.6 Million Headed To Clark County For Green Job Creation, Energy Efficiency
Funds made available as part of economic recovery act
November 17, 2009 – Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid announced more than $7.6 million of economic recovery funding is headed to Clark County to help southern Nevada improve energy efficiency, reduce the cost of energy bills, and create green jobs.
Some of the projects that will be funded include energy audits and building retrofits in the residential and commercial sector, the development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections, and the creation of financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements.
“This money will create green jobs and upgrade numerous facilities across southern Nevada,” Reid said. “This is a great example of how the economic recovery act is benefitting Nevada by diversifying our economy, protecting our environment, and creating jobs all at the same time.”
Reid Honors Wounded Warriors
November 11, 2009 – Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid honored America’s wounded warriors today in a send-off reception for service members who are flying to Las Vegas for a special weekend of relaxation in recognition of their sacrifice and service to our country. The Tribute to the Troops—Wounded Warriors Charter Flight is being hosted by American Airlines, the Blue Man Group, the Sands Foundation and ThanksUSA. Reid, who was joined by Senate Chaplain, Admiral Barry Black, saw the troops off at National Airport, thanking them for their service and wishing them an enjoyable trip in Las Vegas. Below are Reid’s remarks as prepared:
“On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, The Armistice signed in northern France took effect, and the First World War was part of history.
‘Today’s date has since been set aside to honor all who have fought under our flag. We are grateful for those who stood up to start a country and then to save it—who fought on the other side of the Atlantic and the Pacific—in the jungles of Vietnam and along the parallels of Korea—in countries around the world and here at home.
“We see new bravery and renewed patriotism every day in the hot deserts of Iraq and the cold mountains of Afghanistan. And we breathe a sigh of heartfelt relief every time a soldier, sailor, airman, Marine or Coast Guardsman returns home safely—every time he or she earns the honored title of the American veteran.
“Veterans Day was born in an official sense from that historic moment in Europe nearly a century ago. But in truth, we honor and thank you every hour of every day of every month of the year.
“We honor and thank you each day because each day we enjoy the freedoms for which you and all of our 26 million veterans have fought. This week, the entertainment capital of the world invites you to enjoy them, too.
“I am so pleased that you will be spending time in my state of Nevada for some well-deserved “R & R.” Las Vegas will welcome you with open arms, and with sincere gratitude for your service. Enjoy your time there.
“I am also honored to introduce the admirable Admiral Barry Black. He is a man of notable accomplishments and historic achievements—and as the first military chaplain to serve as the Chaplain of the United States Senate, he represents the Armed Services with honor in the United States Capitol.”
Nevada Senator Harry Reid honors wounded warriors as they leave for a special trip to Las Vegas in recognition of their service.
Nevada Senator Harry Reid speaks with Specialist J.J. Smith, a veteran on his way home to Henderson for a special trip for wounded warriors, recognizing their military service.
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
The above article is the opinion of the author and not necessarily the opinion of Vegas Community Online, its editors/publishers, and/or other Vegas Community Online columnists. VCO respects the right of each author to express their opinion. If you have an opposing viewpoint or would like to send feedback on any article, please send email to feedback@vegascommunityonline.com; state the title of the article and your comments. VCO reserves the right to add any submissions to its feedback page.
|
|
|
|
