Produced in washington, d. C. Every week eye on washington takes you straight to capitol hill for a discussion with nevadas delegation and other leaders about the federal matters that matter to you. Todays topic, they exist to protect the most defenseless among us. A look at what one National Organization does on behalf of your pets and all of nevadas and this nations animals. My very special guest today is mr. Wayne pacelle, the president and ceo of the Humane Society of the United States. Thanks for being here today. Glad to be back with you, marilee. Thank you. Well, whether you are a puppy mill protester, a stop the horse slaughter sympathizer, a dogfight fighter or simply someone who is making sure your dog or cat has a voice in congress and the legislature, this show is for you. And today on eye on Washington Well learn the biggest issues facing nevadas pets and other animals. Well update you on federal animal issues legislation most important to nevadans and regarding them. And
News program produced in washington, d. C. Every week eye on washington takes you straight to capitol hill for a discussion with nevadas delegation and other leaders about the federal matters that matter most to you. Todays topic, he says house congressional oversight is alive and well. Were going to look at one nevada congressmans fiscal responsibility focus. And he is our guest today, nevada u. S. Congressman mark amodei. Thanks for being here again. Hi, marilee. Good to see you. You too. Well, if you are a governnt squandering our taxpayers dollar, beware his axe. And today on eye on washington, well look at my guests work to trim government fat. Well learn about his focus on mismanaged funds and how he seeks to reward programs and agencies that help Small Business and the overall economy. For as long as hes served you here in washington, our congressman amodei has tried to keep government on a lowfat diet, trimming the fat whenever and wherever Financial Services and general govern
Every week eye on washington takes you straight to capitol hill for a discussion with nevadas delegation and others about the federal matters that matter to you. Todays topic, taking care of our veterans. An update on employment assistance, Suicide Prevention, homeless help and much more. My guest is here to tell us her work on behalf of those who have served us. She is nevada u. S. Congresswoman dina titus. Thanks for being here. Well, thank you well, more than 226,000 veterans call nevada home. Too many, though, dont have their own home or job or even adequate healthcare. And today on eye on washington, well look at my guests work to get them work. Well look at her efforts to get them off the streets. And well find out her top veteran health concern. According to the bureau of labor statistics, approximately 7,000 nevada veterans are unemployed. The 5. 8 Unemployment Rate among them is much better than but my guest says she wont be happy until all veterans seeking work can find it. N
Washington, d. C. Every week eye on washington takes you straight to capitol hill for a discussion with nevadas delegation and other leaders about the federal matters that matter to you. Todays topic, a decade after the housing peak, owners are richer, but you, renters, are hurting. My special guest today to talk about it, rebekah king, a policy specialist with the National Housing conference and the nhc is a washington, d. C. Based organization that advocates for policy and housing sustainability and affordability. And, rebekah, thanks so much for being here again. Thanks for having me. If you are a nevada homeowner, things are sure better. Equity up, foreclosures down. That dwelling again feels likes a happy home instead of a barely affordable burden you fear losing daily. If you are a renter, well, for many of you, your Monthly Payment has you losing sleep every night. Today on eye on washington, nevadans today. Were going to define severely housing burdened, a situation too many ne
Produced in washington, d. C. Every week eye on washington takes you straight to capitol hill for a discussion with nevadas delegation and other leaders about the federal matters that matter to you. Today topic, is it past tense for pot prohibition . Were going to look at question two and what its passage this november would mean for nevada. My guests today are mr. Morgan fox, the Communications Director of the washington, d. C. Based Marijuana Policy project and also from the mpp is mr. Robert capecchi, our federal policy director. Thanks both of you for being on. Thanks for having us. Thanks. Well, according to a 2015 study by the pew research center, 53 of americans want to see cannabis legalized. Well, well see if thats the case in nevada this november when Voters Decide on question 2. Its a Ballot Initiative that would legalize Recreational Marijuana. The Marijuana Policy project is doing to get pro question 2 voters to the polls. Well talk pros and cons. Should marijuana be legal