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Cortez Masto Statement Supporting Secretary of Transportation Nominee Elaine Chao
Washington, DC - Today, following the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee's hearing on the nomination of Elaine Chao to serve as Secretary of Transportation in the Trump Administration, Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto released the following statement supporting Secretary Chao's nomination: "The Department of Transportation has the crucial task of maintaining our roads, airports, railroads and other critical transportation infrastructure in prime condition with the … Continue Reading
January 07, 2017
Cortez Masto Statement on Potential Northern Nevada Floods
Senator Cortez Masto urges Nevadans to beware of flood conditions and follow the state of emergency's procedures Washington, DC - Today, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto released the following statement after Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval announced measures to prepare for anticipated floods in Northern Nevada: "Governor Brian Sandoval's decision to declare a state of emergency due to the historic precipitation in Northern Nevada shows the gravity of the situation. I have been in contact with … Continue Reading
January 05, 2017
Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Urge Against Speaker Ryan’s “Harmful, Partisan Path” to Defunding Planned Parenthood
Senators make clear in new letter to Speaker Ryan they are prepared to fight back to protect millions of women and families nationwide who rely on Planned Parenthood Washington, DC - Today, following an announcement that House Republicans will attempt to defund Planned Parenthood in reconciliation legislation repealing the Affordable Care Act, Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joined 36 Democratic Senators to send a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan demanding that Republicans drop their planned … Continue Reading
January 02, 2017
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Sworn in to the United States Senate
Cortez Masto is Nevada's first female Senator and the nation's first Latina Senator Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada was officially sworn in to the United States Senate. Cortez Masto was joined in Washington today by her husband, Paul, and their extended family. Cortez Masto is Nevada's first female Senator and the nation's first Latina Senator. "I am honored to be Nevada's next Senator, and today's swearing-in has been an awe-inspiring and humbling … Continue Reading