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This Republican default on our debt would:
-Kill about 7,000 jobs in NV-04 alone. Nationwide, a default could kill more than 7 million jobs.
-Jeopardize Social Security payments for 87,000 families in NV-04.
-Put health benefits at risk for 305,000 people in NV-04 who rely on Medicare, Medicaid, or Veterans Affairs health coverage.
-Increase lifetime mortgage costs for the typical homeowner in Nevada by $61,000.
-Raise the costs of a new car loan for the typical American by $800.
By Mike Lillis
The head of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is calling on President Biden to get more aggressive in the debt ceiling talks, suggesting the White House has remained too quiet throughout the debate at the expense of the Democrats’ negotiating position.
I was grateful for the opportunity to join The Laura Coates Show and discuss defending our democracy, fighting for justice, the need for immigration reform, and more.
I highlight the deficiencies in supervisory practices and management's failure to address glaring issues and engage in proper risk management, emphasizing the urgency of raising the debt limit to avoid a catastrophic economic collapse. Congress should prioritize managing the immediate crisis rather than focusing solely on examining individual banks.
The Surprise Billing Our Workers Act unfairly targets hard-working constituents who may have unintentionally received overpaid unemployment insurance benefits due to errors by state authorities. I argue against allowing the government to pursue repayment of those funds for up to 10 years.
It was an honor to return to Carson City and address a joint session of the Nevada Legislature, where I shared what we're doing in DC to deliver in the areas that matter most for Nevadans, like affordable housing, safer communities, and lower prices.
By Kayla Anderson
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it will begin seeking public comment about the proposed Libra Solar Project that would generate close to 700 megawatts of electricity on 5,500 acres of public lands mainly located in Mineral County.
Instead of threatening our economy & cutting benefits for veterans, seniors, & hundreds of thousands of families, let's expand the Child Tax Credit & SNAP to ensure no kids need to live in poverty or go hungry. I urge my colleagues to vote NO on the Default on America Act.
By Katie Ann McCarver
The Brightline West project, a 218-mile, all-electric rail system slated for construction along the infamously congested Interstate 15 corridor, kicked off Monday morning at the site of its future Las Vegas Station in the central valley, with hundreds in attendance, from legislators and local business leaders to union contractors and other stakeholders.
I raise concerns about a proposed hard close deadline for open-end funds, which could disadvantage West Coast investors who rely on intermediaries for trades. Additionally, I address the issue of the credit rating agency's failure to accurately assess institutional risks and urge the SEC to assess their performance and address the root causes of inaccuracies.