I believe that our nation’s future is bright, and that Nevada’s future is bright. Nevada – thank you for giving me the opportunity to work for you. bit.ly/2GfXdkI (2/2)
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Today I addressed my colleagues and members of my staff to reflect on one of my life’s greatest honors — serving the people of the great state of Nevada. youtu.be/NTtsP0Iz9lk (1/2)
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George H.W. Bush was an outstanding leader, devoted father & husband, veteran, and American patriot. Lynne and I are praying for the entire Bush family and send our condolences to them as Nevadans and Americans across the country mourn this heavy loss.
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To those whose sacrifices have allowed us our everyday freedoms - thank you. On #VeteransDay, we pay tribute to those who have bravely served our country, honor their families, and recognize their immeasurable contributions to our nation.
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Growing up in Carson, #NevadaDay has always been a special day to celebrate our state’s great history w/family & friends. My heart will always be in NV - it’s where I grew up, raised my family, & a place I’m proud to call home. Wishing all Nevadans a happy Nevada Day!
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I attended the groundbreaking ceremony last summer & am amazed by the tremendous progress that has been made on the construction of this state-of-the-art facility. I'll continue working w/ & my colleagues to see that this state vets home receives ongoing support.
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I worked to deliver $33.5M for the construction of the Northern NV State Veterans Home, & today I had the opportunity to tour the site and see first-hand how this funding will help provide the quality health care services that our veterans deserve. More: heller.senate.gov/public/index.c
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Thank you to to NV's veterans who joined us this morning. We're grateful for your service.
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The street's new name - Battle Born Way - is fitting for the new state veterans home, which will provide care to Northern NV veterans who have bravely served our country and sacrificed for our freedoms #BattleBorn
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Great to be a part of the celebration of the renaming of the street that will lead Nevada's veterans to the northern NV state veterans home, a project I've championed in Washington DC from the start.
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Heartbreaking news out of Pittsburgh, Pa. Lynne and I are praying for the victims and their family members, as well as the entire Tree of Life community. Thankful for law enforcement’s swift response.
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Happy #NevadaDay Weekend! From Las Vegas to Winnemucca and Ely to Carson City, we continue to show our nation what it means to be #BattleBorn.
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Joined many Nevadans at the Old Assembly Chambers of the #NV Capitol Building to celebrate one of Nevada’s great leaders, , at the unveiling of his official portrait.
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"Everyone in this chamber knows you're a good mayor. Everyone in this city knows you're a good mayor. But I want all of America to know you're a good mayor." Honored to attend farewell address to the .
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Today marks an important step for our nation, & I applaud the President for signing into law my bills that will help #Nevada fight back against the opioid epidemic that has rocked communities around the state. Read more here: bit.ly/2yZrjlI
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Humbled to have taken part in the Reno-Stead Airport 75th Anniversary celebration today. Read more about the event here: bit.ly/2D1krIX #BattleBorn
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Got to spend some time with the Reno-Stead High Sierra Squadron this morning. Their group is committed to preserving and sharing our historically significant military aircraft. #HomeMeansNevada
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The most important reason to be here is to celebrate our veterans, military heroes and civilians, and the impressive military history at the Reno-Stead Airport.
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Thank you to @WCSDTweet North Valleys High School JROTC and entertainment for being a part of Reno-Stead Airport's diamond anniversary. Read more about the history of this airport - built as the #Reno Army Airport during World War II - here: bit.ly/2yX5tz4
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As someone whose family has been touched by breast cancer, I am also proud to have authored legislation that works to support mobile mammography units – such as the Mammovan here in Nevada – and ensure that women have continued access to these cancer screenings.
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Early detection saves lives, which is why I'm so encouraged to see that critical #Mammovan screenings & services have been offered to women throughout #NV this October. Learn more from about how you can access these important screenings: ktvn.com/story/38989299
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Read about the Protecting Child Trafficking Victim Witnesses Act - legislation that I introduced to help ensure that children who are victims of human trafficking are afforded the same protections in court as victims of child abuse: heller.senate.gov/public/index.c
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My office was honored to congratulate Mr. Ken Hill for being recognized as #NV's Veteran of the Month by . Ken, thank you and your family for the sacrifices you've made, as well as for your continued efforts to serve and support our state's veteran community.
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Pleased to announce that NyE Communities Coalition has been awarded $150,000 from to institute a technical assistance program that will address challenges related to medical access as well as work to improve the Duckwater Tribe’s access to clean water.
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Pleased to announce that will provide over $70,000 for home repairs for eligible low-income residents in Churchill, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties.
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Thank you for sharing the mic this morning at ’s “Eggs & Issues.” #YuccaMountain poses a threat to the health and safety of Nevadans and I appreciate working with you to stop #NV from becoming our nation’s nuclear waste dump.
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According to a recent study, #NV ranks in the top 25% of states with the highest housing costs. In an effort to address our affordable housing crisis, I authored a bill to incentivize housing owners and developers to rent to low-income seniors. More here: bit.ly/2QOF7qs
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My office joined and as they worked with to conduct high-quality training that ensures our emergency responders are well-equipped to respond to threats in Northern #NV. Thank you for all that you do to keep our communities safe!
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Today, I joined a bipartisan group of my colleagues to introduce the 75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act to honor the brave Nevadans who stood up to tyranny in defense of democracy and paid a heavy price to defeat evil and achieve peace. bit.ly/2NEPZFu
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Great to see Bob Butler with Butler Meat Company as well his son-in-law Alex today! They’re from my hometown, #CarsonCity.
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Proud to see the President sign into law the Know the Lowest Price Act, a bipartisan bill I cosponsored to help save Nevadans money on their medications by cracking down on a practice that prevents pharmacists from sharing the true cost of prescriptions. bit.ly/2A4Ke0d
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My provision to authorize $181 million for the Truckee Meadows Flood Control Project is now headed to the President’s desk. I’ll continue working to see that this project – and #Nevada – has the resources necessary to help mitigate floods. More here: heller.senate.gov/public/index.c
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Proud to see that my measure to ensure that the Truckee Meadows Flood Control Project receives the $181 million in federal funding it was promised is now one step closer to being signed into law. Learn more here: heller.senate.gov/public/index.c
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Pleased to announce that the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe has been awarded $100,000 from to assist with infrastructure improvements.
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Moments ago, I voted to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read my statement here bit.ly/2RuAKSt
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After reports from Nevada’s student veterans & higher education institutions that a number of monthly stipends provided by the VA to assist veterans with housing costs have not been provided, I'm asking for answers. Find my letter to Secretary Wilkie here: bit.ly/2DYOMZX
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I’m demanding additional information from to continue to ensure that no reclassifications will cause nuclear waste to be stored in the State of #Nevada. Read more about my position: heller.senate.gov/public/index.c
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The U.S. Senate approved a resolution I helped introduce to recognize today, Oct. 5, as #EnergyEfficiencyDay. As a strong supporter of an all-of-the-above-energy strategy, I’ll continue to work toward policies that support #Nevada's diversification & continued job growth.
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