Nevada Senator Harry Reid secured nearly $100 million for projects in the Silver State that will create jobs and put Nevadans back to work.  Reid, the Majority Leader of the Senate, secured these funds in the Transportation Omnibus Appropriations Act, which passed the Senate today.  This bill is a combination of the following appropriations bills: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; Commerce, Justice and Science; Financial Services; Military Construction; Labor, Health and Human Services; and Foreign Operations.
 
"This is an important bill for Nevada because it delivers much-needed funding to the state for projects that will strengthen our communities and create jobs," Reid said.  Every bill that is passed, every project that is funded and every job that is created helps Nevada take another step forward on the road of economic recovery."

From funding for law enforcement equipment and military personnel to public health initiatives, this bill makes strong investments in Nevada communities.  Senator Reid has views appropriations as a way to supplement state and local funding and bring home Nevadan's hard earned tax dollars for deserving projects that create jobs, provide services, and improve the quality of life for all Nevadans.

Senator Reid delivered funds to nearly every area of the state - from Boulder City and Las Vegas to West Wendover, Reno, and Elko.  The list of projects receiving funding in Nevada can be viewed by clicking here.  The Latin Chamber of Commerce project is listed below.

Project: Hispanic Leadership Nevada Program 
Requestor: Latin Chamber of Commerce
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Amount: $234,858
Description: The Latin Chamber of Commerce will conduct a comprehensive 8-month program that is dedicated to developing community leaders who are adapted to serve the Hispanic community's needs effectively. Hispanic Leadership Nevada will provide participants with an intensive experience that prepares participants to become leaders by interacting with leaders across various sectors of the community.