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News from June 2023

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Nevada during week May 27

By Silver State Times | Jun 11, 2023

Nevada's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Nevada: 65 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending May 27

By Silver State Times | Jun 11, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 65 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 27.

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How many 25-44-year-olds died in Nevada during week ending May 27?

By Silver State Times | Jun 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 23 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 27.

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“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 8

By Silver State Times | Jun 10, 2023

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on page S2018 of the Congressional Record on June 8.

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“CLOTURE MOTION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 8

By Silver State Times | Jun 10, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” on June 8.

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Rosen Joins Colleagues In Introducing Bipartisan Bill To Bolster Sanctions Against Iran

By Silver State Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

Legislation Would Sanction Illicit Purchases Of Iranian Oil By Foreign Countries To Prevent Iran From Using Oil Sales To Fund Its Illegal Activities

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Legislation Supported By Cortez Masto To Investigate Indian Boarding School Injustices Clears Key Committee Hurdle

By Silver State Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

This week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke in support of the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States Act, legislation she has cosponsored to investigate, document, and acknowledge past injustices of the federal government's Indian Boarding School Policies.

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Cortez Masto & Colleagues Continue Fight To Improve Mental Health Services For Students

By Silver State Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Chris Murphy (D-Ct.) reintroduced the Mental Health Services for Students Act to strengthen school-based mental health services for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

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Cortez Masto Leads Efforts To Support Nevada Firefighters Ahead Of Wildfire Season

By Silver State Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) is continuing her fight to support Nevada’s firefighters, introducing comprehensive legislation to prevent wildfires,

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Rosen, Barrasso, Baldwin, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Access To Palliative Care & Improve Quality Of Life

By Silver State Times Report | Jun 8, 2023

Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Barrasso (R-WY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Deb Fischer (R-NE), co-chairs and co-founders of the bipartisan Senate Comprehensive Care Caucus, introduced the Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act to provide comprehensive palliative care services much earlier in the course of illness, helping improve both the quality of care for patients and their families and the outcomes of treatment.

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Rosen, Boozman, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Use Drone Technology To Inspect Critical Infrastructure

By Silver State Times Report | Jun 8, 2023

On june 6, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Boozman (R-AR), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act to help utilize drone technology to inspect critical infrastructure.

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Rosen Joins Bipartisan Group In Push To Increase Wildland Firefighter Recruitment And Retention

By Silver State Times Report | Jun 8, 2023

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined a bipartisan group of Western Senators in urging the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to consider a long-term solution to increase wildland firefighter recruitment and retention.

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Icymi: Nevada Labor Leader Praises Cortez Masto’s Bill To Protect Mining Jobs

By Silver State Times Report | Jun 8, 2023

the secretary-treasurer of the Northern Nevada Central Labor Council and the secretary-treasurer of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Northern Nevada, Rob Benner, highlighted the importance of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s (D-Nev.) legislation to protect rural Nevada’s economy, union jobs, and working families in The Nevada Independent.

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At Hearing, Cortez Masto Highlights Concerns From Nevada Firefighters Ahead Of Wildfire Season

By Silver State Times reports | Jun 8, 2023

Ahead of the summer wildfire season, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) urged the administration to prioritize firefighter pay increases and mental health support today at a U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources hearing.

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Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Permanently Ban Bump Stocks

By Silver State Times reports | Jun 8, 2023

Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the Banning Unlawful Machinegun Parts (BUMP) Act, legislation to prohibit the sale of bump stocks and other devices that allow semi-automatic firearms to increase their rate of fire and effectively operate as fully automatic weapons.

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Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation To Protect Immigrant Youth From Harm

By Silver State Times reports | Jun 8, 2023

Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act to fix the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) program for immigrant children who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected by their parents or guardians and have faced horrific conditions in their home countries.

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CDC predicts 131 people age 85 and older in Nevada died during week ending May 20

By Silver State Times | Jun 7, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 131 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 20.

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Attorney General Ford Announces $193 Million Settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals

By Silver State Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada will receive approximately $193 million from Teva Pharmaceuticals after the company agreed to a settlement regarding its role in the opioid epidemic.

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At Lake Mead, Rosen Announces Federal Funding She Secured To Address Impacts Of Drought On Recreation, Boat Ramps

By Silver State Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

On june 5, during a tour of Lake Mead, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) was briefed by the Acting Superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Mike Gauthier, on the status of the boat ramps and efforts to ensure they remain open as the summer boating season begins.

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Rosen Joins Bipartisan Bill To Incentivize Businesses To Hire Military Spouses

By Silver State Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

On june 2, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced she’s joined the bipartisan Military Spouse Hiring Act to improve hiring opportunities for military spouses.