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Economic and legislative updates from Dina Titus

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Dina Titus U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada | Official U.S. House Headshot

Dina Titus U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada | Official U.S. House Headshot

Dina Titus, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Nevada’s 1st district since 2013, recently shared insights on social media regarding the economic impact of outdoor recreation in Nevada and legislative efforts to support Afghan allies. Her posts highlighted significant contributions to the state's economy from various sectors.

On November 21, 2024, Titus referenced data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), stating that "New @BEA_News data shows outdoor recreation booming in Nevada. Last year our state saw a 5.8% increase in employment and a value add of more than $8 billion tied to outdoor recreation."

Later that day, she mentioned her collaboration with industry stakeholders, noting "I joined @RV_Industry to discuss the industry’s impact on outdoor recreation in Southern NV. In District One alone, they contribute $246 million to the economy."

On November 22, 2024, Titus turned her attention to foreign policy issues with a focus on Afghanistan. She announced legislative progress by sharing that "The locals who supported our mission in Afghanistan are our loyal allies. My bill which passed the House this week would help us fulfill our promise to protect them from continued Taliban threats."

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