Press Releases
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155
June 8, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today took issue with President Obama's claim that "the private sector is doing fine" in the struggling economy.
Amodei: "With all due respect Mr. President, I beg to differ. Tell the nearly 160,000 Nevadans who are looking for work 'the private sector is doing fine.'
"Tell the tens of thousands of Nevadans who have given up and dropped out of the workforce 'the private sector is doing fine.'
"Tell the new graduates who you just visited at UNLV, who don't have prospects for jobs to pay their student loans 'the private sector is doing fine.'
"Tell the homeowners who are facing equity and refinancing disaster 'the private sector is doing fine.'
"Tell the business owners who are struggling to keep the doors open under the daily threat of increased taxation and regulation 'the private sector is doing fine.'
"If the President really believes 'the private sector is doing fine,' then apparently 10 trips to the Silver State aren't enough for him to understand the problems Nevadans from all walks continue to face."
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2012-06-08 10:52:00 2012-06-08 10:52:00 2012-06-08 10:50:00 False FalseIMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155
June 7, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The House Natural Resources Committee today passed, with bipartisan support, H.R. 4039, the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act, which was introduced by Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2)
Amodei: "I want to thank Chairman Hastings and my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee for their thoughtful consideration and support of this bill, which is of vital importance to the people of Yerington, Lyon County, and Northern Nevada.
"I will continue to work with my fellow Nevadans and original cosponsors, Representatives Berkley and Heck, as well as Majority Leader Cantor, to bring the bill up for a timely vote before the full House of Representatives. I am grateful for the attention the committee has given to the legislation to facilitate its movement. I look forward to the bill's final passage in the House and its arrival in the Senate where I trust it will encounter the same display of bipartisanship. Go Harry Reid and Dean Heller."
H.R. 4039, the Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act
The bill would convey approximately 11,000 acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management to the City of Yerington for economic, recreational, and cultural development. The city and Lyon County are seeking to leverage the substantial infrastructure investments being made by Nevada Copper at its nearby Pumpkin Hollow project.
Nevada Copper, which broke ground on the Pumpkin Hollow project in February, invested nearly $50 million in exploration to justify the $1 billion investment necessary to fully develop the mine. The mine will produce 250 to 300 million pounds of copper per year. The initial shaft sinking is already producing economic benefits with the creation of 30 to 40 jobs. An additional 250 to 500 construction jobs could start in 2013 if the land transfer is successful. At full operation in 2015-2016, Pumpkin Hollow is projected to employ 750 to 800 people directly.
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2012-06-07 12:42:00 2012-06-07 12:42:00 2012-06-07 12:39:00 False FalseIMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155
May 25, 2012
CARSON CITY, NEV.-- Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement regarding the Topaz Ranch Estates fire:
"There's a saying in the wildland firefighter community that it's better to be good. We're grateful that the work product of the local and out of state personnel and type 2 incident management team speaks for itself. Loss of property is always tragic, but this could have been far worse.
"It's been a tough 180 days, but in the face of the terrain, fuel and weather conditions, this was a win for the good guys.
"It's also worth noting, it was the first time in the fire season sage hen habitat was identified and incorporated into the planning. This will be a huge benefit in 18 months when we're trying to prevent an endangered species listing. Hats off to the wildland firefighters across the board."
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