Shelley Berkley for Congress

Will Enhance Beltway Interchanges at Airport Connector, U.S. 95, I-15 and Summerlin Parkway

(May 30, 2008 -- Washington, D.C.) Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today announced that she has secured nearly $1.5 million in funding for work on the Craig Road overpass and to enhance interchanges along the Las Vegas Beltway including the Airport Connector, U.S. 95 North, I-15 and the Summerlin Parkway. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

(Washington D.C. – May 23, 2008) Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today issued the following statement:



“Each Memorial Day we honor the memory of all those who gave their lives in the defense of the United States of America and we recognize the sacrifice and dedication of the men and women of our nation’s military. I salute not only these brave heroes, but the families and communities who have given so much in support of our armed forces. Serving as a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has also given me the opportunity to honor our troops and America’s 23 million vets by supporting increases in pay and benefits, more resources for healthcare – including vital mental health services – and an update of the GI bill that will allow more of our returning forces to attend college. We can never fully repay what the members of our armed forces have given us through their service to our nation. But we can improve VA care and we must continue modernizing the benefits earned by those serving in the military and the 23 million veterans in whose footsteps they follow.”

Protects Sales Tax Deduction for 345,000 NV Taxpayers, Expands $1,000 Child Tax Credit

(Washington D.C. – May 21, 2008) Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today voted to protect tax savings for Nevada families and businesses and to extend incentives to encourage the production and use of more renewable energy. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Berkley wielded her power on the panel to help ensure that clean power incentives and an extension of the state sales tax deduction were included in the legislative package passed by the House this afternoon on a vote of 263-160.

Legislation Honors Memory of Las Vegas Iraq Veteran

(Washington D.C.-- May 20, 2008) The U.S. House of Representatives today unanimously approved legislation by Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) named in honor of late Las Vegas Marine Justin Bailey. The bill will help improve and expand mental health services through the Veterans Administration (VA), including more treatment programs for substance use disorders.