Shelley Berkley: “I thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership. This legislation is yet another strong step towards economic recovery…”

“I thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership. This legislation is yet another strong step towards economic recovery for Las Vegas, the State of Nevada, and the Nation. The provisions of this bill will spur the creation and growth of small businesses and help State and local governments make critical job-creating infrastructure investments that are essential to long-term economic recovery. Build America Bonds have been an essential source of funding for critical infrastructure projects in my district. That includes millions for investments by McCarran International Airport, millions for essential upgrades to water and sewer systems by the Las Vegas Water Authority, millions in highway and transit improvements by Clark County. The extension of Recovery Zone Bond programs will make my district eligible for yet another source of financing for infrastructure projects that will spur economic growth and help bring down one of the highest unemployment rates in the Nation. Families are suffering. Speaking of families, families and small businesses are going to directly benefit from this legislation.”