Shelley Berkley for Congress

BERKLEY BACKS MORE FUNDING TO SERVE NEEDS OF NEVADA VETERANS

White House Threatens Veto over Increase Needed to Care for America's
Troops

(August 1, 2008 -- Washington, D.C.) Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
today voted to increase funding to care for America's veterans. The
2009 Military Construction and VA funding package was passed by the
House this morning by a vote of 409-4. However, the White House is
threatening to veto more funding for the VA, including additional
resources to address PTSD and other mental health issues impacting
troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The measure includes $48
billion in funding needed to serve the needs of veterans in Nevada and
nationwide, a $3 billion increase over White House funding levels.

(May 1, 2008 -- Washington, D.C.)  Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) praised today’s House passage of legislation that ensures students and families have access to federal student loans.  The Ensuring Continued Access to Federal Student Loans Act of 2008 (H.R. 5715), which carries no new cost for taxpayers, was passed   on a vote of 388 to 21 and now heads to the President’s desk for final approval.

Votes to Block 10% Cut in Payments to Physicians

(June 24, 2008 -- Washington, D.C.) Congresswoman Shelley Berkley today voted to protect access to their doctor for Nevada seniors and millions of other Americans covered under Medicare.

Blocks Alternative Minimum Tax Liability for 25 Million Americans

(June 25, 2008 -- Washington, D.C.) More than 25 million Americans will be protected from the alternative minimum tax (AMT) under legislation cosponsored by Congresswoman Shelley Berkley and passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives 233-189.