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Reid Moves To Protect Key Medical Services For
Nevadans
Nevada
Senator Harry Reid spoke about Medicaid regulations this
week. Reid held a conference call with Nevada Assembly Speaker
Barbara Buckley and Nevada Assemblywoman Sheila Leslie to
discuss the
effect these regulations have on Nevada’s budget. If not
avoided, these regulations cut funding for Nevada and jeopardize
vital services for the neediest Nevadans. The discussion takes
place at an important time as the state prepares for a special
legislative session the end of this week.
As part of
the deal Senate Democrats and Republicans reached on the
supplemental spending bill, Reid was able to block six out of
seven of the insidious regulations on Medicaid, preserving tens
of millions of dollars over the next five years that will help
ease the current budget crisis. More importantly, it protects
key services for Nevada children, elderly, and people with
disabilities who otherwise struggle to afford medical care.
Reid
Receives Award from Save The Children
Nevada organization honors Reid’s work to protect kids
 Nevada
Senator Harry Reid received Save the Children’s 2008 Congressional
Champion for Real and Lasting Change Award from the organization’s
President and CEO Charlie McCormack. The award acknowledges Reid’s
“tireless leadership in making real and lasting change in the lives of
children,” mainly in rural Nevada.
“We recognize
Reid’s important role in helping focus the nation’s attention on the
unique needs of children in emergencies,” MacCormack said. “We commend
Reid for his commitment to ensuring that the United States is fully
prepared to care for our most vulnerable people in times of disaster.”
“I’m honored that
Save the Children presented me with this award,” Reid said. “I am proud
of these efforts on behalf of Nevada’s children, including working with
Senators Kennedy and Dodd to create the National Commission on Children
and Disasters. I will continue to work hard for the safety and health of
children in Nevada and across the country.”
Reid was hailed
for his support in expanding Save the Children’s afterschool programs in
Washoe and Elko counties.
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