Las Vegas City Wire

Dina Titus, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Nevada's 1st district, has expressed her concerns through a series of tweets on March 7, 2025. Titus, who has served in Congress since 2013 after replacing Shelley Berkley and previously held a position in the Nevada Senate from 1988 to 2008, addressed several issues affecting both her state and the nation.

In a tweet posted at 20:00 UTC on March 7, Titus voiced her disappointment with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for not dismissing the Yucca Mountain project. She emphasized that "Nevadans have spoken: We do not want nuclear waste stored in our state," reaffirming her commitment to continue advocating for her constituents' wishes. "I am disappointed @NRCgov did not dismiss the Yucca Mountain project."

Later that day at 21:30 UTC, Titus criticized proposed layoffs within the Department of Veterans Affairs. She argued against reducing the agency's workforce by stating, "We should do more, not less, to ensure @DeptVetAffairs supports our veterans and their families." She further criticized Republicans and former President Trump for their stance on this issue. "Laying off 15% of the agency’s workforce is NOT the way to do it."

At 22:00 UTC on March 7, Titus highlighted findings from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which supported Democratic claims regarding budgetary implications under Republican proposals. According to Titus's tweet referencing CBO confirmation, these proposals would necessitate significant Medicaid cuts to finance tax reductions for billionaires. "The @USCBO confirmed what Democrats have been saying all along."