Nevada State Democratic Party

Our thoughts are with Landra and Lana Reid, who were in a car accident

Posted in Blog | 03/11/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Sen. Reid's federal office released the following statement today regarding Landra and Lana Reid's car accident: "Senator Reid's wife, Landra, and daughter, Lana, were involved in an accident earlier today.  They are being treated at a Washington-area hospital. While driving on a Washington, DC, highway, their vehicle was rear-ended by a semi-truck.  Mrs. Reid has broken nose, broken back and broken neck.  Lana has a neck injury and facial lacerations.  Both Mrs. Reid and Lana are conscious, can feel their…

Sen. Reid honored by National Council of La Raza

Posted in Blog | 03/04/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Please watch this message from Sen. Harry Reid, who was honored with a 2010 Capital Award from the National Council of La Raza on Tuesday.    

Thank Sen. Reid for killing Yucca Mountain nuke dump

Posted in Blog | 03/04/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Join Nevadans to thank Sen. Harry Reid for his tireless efforts to keep dangerous nuclear waste out of our backyard After decades of work fighting the Yucca Mountain Project, this week Sen. Reid finally got the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw its license application to build a waste dump there. Join the Nevadans who have supported the effort to kill this dangerous project in thanking Sen. Reid for his hard work. WHO: Sen. Richard Bryan, Sierra Club, Nevada Nuclear Waste…

Sen. Reid thanks caucus participants

Posted in Blog | 03/01/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Sen. Reid spoke to Saturday's caucus participants via video, thanking them for getting involved in the political process. Click below to watch the video.    

Al Gore to headline Clark County Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

Posted in Blog | 02/23/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party

Bipartisan Jobs Bill major step closer to putting Nevadans back to work

Posted in Blog | 02/22/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Today, Sen. Reid led the Senate to break a Republican filibuster on the new Jobs Bill that will put Nevadans back to work! Sen. Reid worked tirelessly to secure bipartisan support for this legislation that gives Nevada’s small businesses the resources and support they need to begin hiring again! With this major hurdle cleared, the bill could be passed by the Senate as early as Wednesday! Highlights of the new Jobs Bill: …promotes hiring by cutting payroll taxes for employers…

Reid on Jobs Bill: Will Put Nevadans Back to Work

Posted in Blog | 02/19/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party LAS VEGAS—Today, Sen. Harry Reid discussed the importance of the new Jobs Bill he introduced, highlighting how this crucial legislation will put Nevadans back to work through tax cuts to promote hiring, tax incentives to avoid layoffs, and investments in infrastructure. The event was held at Southern Nevada Paving, a small business that paves roads and highways. This firm benefitted from the Recovery Act’s infrastructure investments and is looking forward to taking advantage of the transportation funding allocations in the…

Taxpayers for Common Sense: Reid delivers for Nevada

Posted in Blog | 02/18/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Taxpayers for Common Sense released a report this week that shows that Sen. Harry Reid brings home more federal earmark dollars than the rest of the Nevada delegation combined, coming in sixth in the senate in solo earmarks and eighth in joint earmarks. Nevada got more in earmark dollars last year than most other states, coming in 10th in per capita dollars thanks to Reid. Earmarks are a crucial way Nevada competes with other states for federal dollars for crucial…

Tickets available Thursday for Obama-Reid town hall in Las Vegas

Posted in Blog | 02/17/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party On Friday, Feb. 19, Pres. Barack Obama will hold a town hall meeting on jobs and the economy with Nevada's own Sen. Harry Reid. Pres.  Obama will discuss the jobs bill Sen. Reid introduced last week, which will cut taxes for businesses that hire unemployed workers and encourage small business investment. WHO: Pres. Barack Obama WHERE: Green Valley High School, 460 Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson, NV 89014. WHEN: Friday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. For security reasons, do not bring…

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, local employers talk about importance of Recovery Act

Posted in Blog | 02/16/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Tomorrow marks the anniversary of passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the rhetoric has already ramped up from Republicans both nationally and in Nevada. But at an event honoring ARRA’s anniversary, Nevada Democrats discussed how crucial this legislation has been in creating and saving jobs – including those of teachers, police, renewable energy and construction workers and gaming employees across the state – and in cutting taxes for the middle class. Today, the Nevada State Democratic Party,…