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BERKLEY VOTES TO EXTEND ~{!0~}CASH FOR CLUNKERS~{!1~} PROGRAM!
http://berkley.house.gov/
By Shelley Berkley

[[[ Saturday, August 1, 2009 9:20 AM
From: "Congresswoman Shelley Berkley" {shelley.berkley@mail.house.gov} Add sender to ContactsTo: "Tony Dr. Lei" {tojulei@yahoo.com} ]]]

{{Congresswoman Shelley Berkley -- Representing Nevada's 1st Congressional District
BERKLEY E-NEWS
August 1, 2009}}

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Dear Tony,

Nevadans Can Save up to $4,500 on New Fuel-Efficient Vehicles

Yesterday, I voted to extend the popular ~{!0~}Cash for Clunkers~{!1~} program. The addition of $2 billion in resources for the program will allow even more Nevadans to trade in a less fuel-efficient vehicle for one that delivers better gas mileage. The House passed the extension on a vote of 316-109.*1

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... (To be continued ...) ...~{!0~}This program helps consumers save on a new car purchase or lease, it~{!/~}s good for our car and truck dealers and it helps our goal of reducing emissions tied to global climate change. Extending ~{!.~}Cash for Clunkers~{!/~} will enable even more Nevadans to take advantage of this popular rebate program that can provide up to $4,500 toward the purchase or lease of a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle,~{!1~} said Berkley.

The legislation provides rebates for cars and trucks in the following four categories:

Passenger Cars: The old vehicle must get 18 mpg or less. New vehicles with improvement of at least 4 mpg will get a $3,500 voucher. New vehicles with improvement of at least 10 mpg will get a $4,500 voucher.

Light-Duty Trucks: The old vehicle must get 18 mpg or less. New vehicles with improvement of at least 2 mpg will get a $3,500 voucher. New vehicles with improvement of at least 5 mpg will get a $4,500 voucher.

Large light-Duty Trucks: The old vehicle must get 15 mpg or less. New vehicles with improvement of at least 1 mpg will get a $3,500 voucher or trade-in of a ~{!0~}work truck.~{!1~} New vehicles with improvement of at least 2 mpg will get a $4,500 voucher.

Work Trucks: The old vehicle must be a pre-2002 model. New vehicles in the same or smaller weight class will get a $3,500 voucher.*7

Additional information on how consumers can take advantage of the ~{!0~}Cash for Clunkers~{!1~} program can be found at http://www.cars.gov/

Contact Information
Website: http://berkley.house.gov/

Las Vegas District Office
The Honorable Shelley Berkley
2340 Paseo Del Prado, Suite D-106
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: (702) 220-9823
Fax: (702) 220-9841

Washington Office
The Honorable Shelley Berkley
U.S. House of Representatives
405 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4708
Phone: (202) 225-5965
Fax: (202) 225-3119
Toll free: (877) 409-2488

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Shelley's Heating Things Up!
Shelley Delivers Critical Resources to Nevada!!
By Shelley Berkley

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Dear All,

[[[Berkley for Congress
1210 S Valley View Rd
Suite 114
Las Vegas, NV 89102
ph: 702 212 3350]]]

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***** Congresswoman Berkley has won House approval for $26 million in funding for the construction of an Army National Guard readiness center in North Las Vegas.*1

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... (To be continued ...) ..."Nevada's National Guard plays a vital role in meeting our defense needs, but they are also there to help in times of emergency and to protect against threats to our communities," said Berkley.

This bill also includes $727,000 for the design and construction for a new Army National Guard civil support team facility in Las Vegas.

~{!0~}The unit that will be housed in the new facility will support our local first responders in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack on the Las Vegas Valley or other locations in Nevada,~{!1~} added Berkley.

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved this package. It has now moved to the U.S. Senate for passage.

Congresswoman Berkley has secured $4 million that will enhance the Las Vegas wash, protect water quality at Lake Mead, and for a water reclamation facility in North Las Vegas.

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Shelley has announced that $170,000 in funding has been awarded to U.S. Vets to help them offer housing and employment assistance to help Southern Nevada's veterans.

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Shelley~{!/~}s thrilled that Nevada will recieve nearly $17 million in funds for homeland security needs.

Trivia Questions:

Who was the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?

A) Jeanette Rankin (R-MT)
B) Alice Mary Robertson (R-OK)
C) Hattie Caraway (D-AR)

What is Shelley~{!/~}s favorite restaurant?

A) Nora's Wine Bar
B) Lotus of Siam
C) Taco Bell

Stay tuned to the next edition for the answers!

Here are the answers from the last edition!
1) C
2) B

***** Shelley Sightings!

Congresswoman Berkley was glad to be home in Las Vegas for the 4th of July holiday and attended the annual Summerlin 4th of July Parade and also helped serve food to and visited with homeless veterans at the U.S. Vets facility.

Shelley sincerely thanks all of the volunteers who came out in the July heat and assisted with both the parade and the U.S. Vets event!

If you are interested in joining Shelley at events around the Las Vegas Valley, e-mail Matthew at Matthew@SBerkley.com to find out about upcoming volunteer opportunities!

***** Shelley Stands Up for Nevada!

Congresswoman Berkley has voted to increase renewable power, create green jobs, and strengthen America's energy security.

~{!1~}From new jobs to energy security to protecting the environment, our legislation [The American Clean Energy and Security Act] will benefit families in Nevada and for the first time, take steps to reduce carbon emissions linked to climate change. Solar, wind and geothermal energy can all be found in abundance in Nevada and this package will encourage the harnessesing of these natural resources to supply a growing percentage of our energy needs. That will bring growth in the renewable industry and new jobs to communities in Nevada," said Berkley.

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Dina Titus' Op-Ed on Health Care Reform!
By Mike Naft and Dina Titus

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Dear Tony,

***** In case you haven't seen it, Congresswoman Titus recently wrote an Op-Editorial on Health Care Reform and we wanted to pass it along to you.*1

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Thank you for all you do,

Mike Naft
Titus for Congress

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In reforming health care, we must not harm small businesses

Dina Titus
Thursday, July 30, 2009 | 9:15 a.m.

Americans across the country are struggling to afford the high price of health care or lack access to the care they need.*508

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... (To be continued ...) ...In Nevada nearly a quarter of 18- to 64-year-olds go without health care coverage, and as the effects of the recession continue to grip our region, more Nevadans are losing their insurance or are finding it harder to keep up with rising costs. Nevada~{!/~}s small businesses are also feeling the strain, as the high cost of health care is making them less competitive and dragging them down at a time when they are struggling to stay afloat.

As the health care debate in Washington, D.C., continues, one thing is clear: The status quo is unacceptable. In my 20 years in the Nevada Legislature and in my short time in Congress, I have strongly supported health insurance reform. I campaigned on the issue, President Barack Obama has promised it, the people have demanded it, and the country needs it.*509

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Real Solutions - e-newsletter!
By Anh ~~{!0~~}Joseph~~{!1~~} Cao

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***** Today, Congress adjourned for August Recess so that Members could travel home and work in their districts. If you watch the news, you know how crazy things have been in Washington. The nation is in the middle of a recession, and Congress is focused on restoring our economy and ensuring that Americans have access to quality health care. As I return to Louisiana, I look forward to hearing your opinion on these issues.*3101

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... (To be continued ...) ...Stay tuned to josephcao.house.gov and to my e-newsletter for updates on my whereabouts over the break. I hope to see you at one my town halls, tours in the area, or during my many meetings. See you in the New Orleans and Jefferson Parish!

RECOVERY

My number one priority in Congress is the recovery of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish. On Monday, I attended a Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee hearing about FEMA's response to catastrophic disasters where I asked FEMA to be part of the solution instead of continuing to throw up roadblocks to our recovery.

SEE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE:

Click here to watch the speech.

August 29, 2009 will mark the 4th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Today, I delivered a speech highlighting the progress we have made since the storm, while noting that we still have a lot of work ahead of us.

I am confident that as federal officials continue to work with state and community leaders, New Orleans and Jefferson Parish will be restored, and the many people who were displaced will one day return home.

Click here to watch the speech.

HEALTH CARE

American families are struggling with the rising costs of insurance and prescription drugs.

The closest hospital for many people of New Orleans is an hour away, and too many of our businesses are struggling to meet payroll and to cover their employees health benefits.

That is why it is so important for Congress to develop a health care plan that is affordable, promotes access, and creates a system that is accountable to every American.

The proposal should be simple and easy to comprehend. Most of all, it should reflect YOUR needs.

I have been talking with many of you, but I want to hear more! I will continue studying the health care bill over August Recess.

Remember to submit your thoughts and ideas on health care reform , and stay tuned to josephcao.house.gov for information about where to meet me in person. We will have information about upcoming teletownhalls and events throughout the district.

In the meantime, here are some things I have been able to do to meet the immediate needs of our district:

Last week, I facilitated the release of over $2.25 million in projects for several health care facilities throughout our area. H.R. 3293, the Labor Health and Human Services Education Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2010, passed the House by a vote of 264-153.

The passage of this bill is good news for Orleans and Jefferson Parish. While the media plays up the partisan bickering surrounding the health care debate, the release of these funds is evidence that actual work is getting done. The needs of our district are great, and as we continue to rebuild from the damage of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, I will continue to place the well-being of my constituents first by securing funds for the community.

Xavier University will receive $350,000 to expand their College of Pharmacy building.

$450,000 will be granted to The City of New Orleans to help replace of Methodist Hospital in New Orleans East.

Tulane will receive $250,000 to support their Community Health Worker Training Institute as a component of the Tulane/RAND Center for Health and Society in Louisiana.

Dillard University will obtain $300,000 for facilities and equipment including a new community health center.

$500,000 will go towards the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Greater New Orleans to help expand services and provide the elderly with an alternative to institutionalized care.

The Mary Queen of Vietnam Community Development Corporation will receive $400,000 for facilities and equipment to help build a community owned health care center in New Orleans East.

Now that the bill has passed the House, it goes to the Senate where it awaits consideration.

THE ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in the United States is at 9.5% and climbing, and the American people are hurting. Our economic downturn is a challenge that will require prompt, bipartisan action.

As Congress moves forward with the national debate on the economy, it is imperative that we detract from illogical partisan bickering and avoid the empty political posturing that got us into this mess in the first place.

Last week, I addressed these issues on the House floor.

Click here to watch the speech.

The American people have real problems, and they want real solutions that require less talk and more action.

While there are a number of options for getting our economy back on track, it is important to remember that our nation~~{!/~~}s proudest achievements have developed with a bi-partisan, solutions-oriented, consensus.*1017

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Statement on the Passing of Filipino President Corazon Aquino!
By Hillary Rodham Clinton

[[[Statement on the Passing of Filipino President Corazon Aquino
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
July 31, 2009]]]

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I extend my deepest condolences to the Aquino family and all the people of the Philippines on the death of former President Corazon Aquino. Cory Aquino was beloved by her nation and admired by the world for her extraordinary courage after the assassination of her husband, and later, during her service as president. She helped bring democracy back to the Philippines after many years of authoritarian rule with a faith in her country and its people that never wavered. Like millions of people worldwide, Bill and I were inspired by her quiet strength and her unshakable commitment to justice and freedom. We join the American and Filipino people in honoring her life and memory. *1353

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Remarks With Luxembourg Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean Asselborn Before Their Meeting!
By Hillary R. Clinton, Michael Douglas, Bill Raggio, Dina Titus, and Jennifer Kung

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{{Press Releases: Remarks With Luxembourg Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean Asselborn Before Their Meeting
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Remarks With Luxembourg Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean Asselborn Before Their Meeting!!
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
July 30, 2009

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***** SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, it is a real pleasure and delight to welcome the former and present foreign minister of Luxembourg. With the recent elections and the new government, which has many familiar faces, including the prime minister, but also the foreign minister, we are delighted to have this chance to discuss a lot of issues that we are working on together. So I thank you so much for being here.*107

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... (To be continued ...) ... VICE PRIME MINISTER ASSELBORN: Thank you. Thank you very ?to receive you, it�s really an honor for me. I think we will speak about our bilateral relations. We are in important financial place ?things are good. I think the cooperation between U.S. and Luxembourg is on a very high level. We will speak ?I am one of the 27 foreign ministers in the European Union, so I�ll give you my (inaudible) on Middle East.

But I wanted to tell you one sentence ?your husband, who was for me, very ?a very good sentence. He said in Denver, United States, they must lead by the power of the ?of its example, not by the example of its power. And therefore, we want to help United States, help ?want to help you to close Guantanamo, because this was not an example. And therefore ?we are a small country, but we have the will to help with fellow partners of sponsoring training professional (inaudible) for detainees?lodging and so on. So we will do it.

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. That means a lot to me. Thank you so much, Minister.

VICE PRIME MINISTER ASSELBORN: Yes, yes.

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you all very much.

VICE PRIME MINISTER ASSELBORN: Thank you.

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