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Reid Thanks SBA Administrator Karen Mills For Meeting With Small Business Owners In Las Vegas
June 8, 2010 – Washington, DC – Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement after Karen Mills, Administrator for the Small Business Administration, spoke with small business owners in Las Vegas and Henderson today at Reid’s invitation:
“I thank Administrator Mills for accepting my invitation to meet with small business owners in Southern Nevada,” Reid said. “She shared information about how the Recovery Act, the HIRE Act, and the Affordable Care Act have created opportunities for these companies, as well as bills Congress is currently working on to help them hire more workers in the coming months. Small businesses are the engine of economic growth and will continue to lead our economy to a full recovery.”
Reid Congratulates Two Valley Teachers On Receiving Presidential Award For Excellence
Teachers among 103 nationwide to receive award in math and science
June 8, 2010 – Washington, DC – Nevada Senator Harry Reid today congratulated teachers Michael Patterson of Las Vegas and Cynthia Kern of Henderson after President Barack Obama announced they are among 103 teachers across the country who will receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
“There is no substitute for good teachers in shaping our students’ future,” Reid said. “Southern Nevada is fortunate to have two of the best in the country in Michael Patterson and Cynthia Kern. These superb teachers are helping to prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, which will help our nation maintain its competitive edge.”
Reid Statement Supporting Israel’s Right To Self-Defense
June 4, 2010 – Washington, DC – Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today in reaction to the recent incident in the Mediterranean Sea:
“Israel is one of our strongest and most important allies, and the United States stands firmly with Israel at this critical time.
“I deeply regret the loss of life in the flotilla incident, including the death of an American citizen.
“Israel has an obligation to protect its citizens and therefore has a clear right under international law to prevent weapons from getting in the hands of terrorists determined to target them. Israel indicated it was willing to put in place a process to ensure that legitimate humanitarian relief reached Gaza. Unfortunately this offer was rejected.
“Israel has pledged to carry out a transparent and thorough investigation of this incident, and I look forward to its findings.”
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