词条 | Dina Titus |
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|name = Dina Titus |image = Dina Titus official photo.jpg |state = Nevada |district = {{ushr|NV|1|1st}} |term_start = January 3, 2013 |term_end = |predecessor = Shelley Berkley |successor = |state1 = Nevada |district1 = {{ushr|NV|3|3rd}} |term_start1 = January 3, 2009 |term_end1 = January 3, 2011 |predecessor1 = Jon Porter |successor1 = Joe Heck |state_senate2 = Nevada |district2 = 7th |alongside2 = Nicholas Horn (1988–1992), Lori Brown (1992–1994), Kathy Augustine (1994–1998), Terry Care (1998–2008) |term_start2 = 1988 |term_end2 = 2008 |predecessor2 = Herbert Jones |successor2 = David Parks |birth_name = Alice Constandina Titus |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1950|5|23}} |birth_place = Thomasville, Georgia, U.S. |death_date = |death_place = |party = Democratic |spouse = Thomas Wright |education = College of William & Mary (BA) University of Georgia (MA) Florida State University (PhD) |website = {{url|titus.house.gov|House website}} }} Alice Costandina "Dina" Titus (born May 23, 1950) is an American politician who has been the United States Representative for {{ushr|NV|1}} since 2013. She previously served as U.S. Representative for {{ushr|NV|3}} from 2009 to 2011, when she was defeated by Joe Heck. In 2012, she ran successfully for {{ushr|NV|1}}. Titus is a member of the Democratic Party. She previously served in the Nevada Senate and was that body's minority leader from 1993 to 2009. Prior to her election to Congress, Titus was an active professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She taught American and Nevada government at UNLV for 30 years. Early life and educationTitus was born in Thomasville, Georgia to parents of Greek descent and raised as Greek Orthodox. She grew up in Tifton. Her first exposure to politics came at an early age, when her father, Joe Titus, ran for the Tifton City Council. Her uncle, Theo Titus, served in the Georgia House of Representatives for many years.[1] She attended a summer program at The College of William & Mary and was admitted full-time for the fall – without a high school diploma. There, she studied political science. After earning her bachelor's degree from William and Mary, Titus went on to earn a master's degree from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. from Florida State University.[1] Academic careerAfter a year teaching at North Texas State University, Titus moved to Nevada and a faculty position in the Political Science Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Over the past 30 years, her students have included a virtual who's-who list in Nevada government, public service and legal circles, and the popularity of her classes is reflected in the teaching-related awards she has received.[1] She created and continues to coordinate the Legislative Internship Program at UNLV, which each session affords the opportunity for a group of students to work at the Legislature. Nevada SenateFirst elected in 1988, Titus served for 20 years in the Nevada Senate, representing the Clark 7th District. Her major achievements from the 2007 session included: Access to vaccinesTitus authored a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover the costs of the HPV vaccine, Gardasil. Gardasil protects women and girls from 70% of cervical cancers. The bill passed both the Nevada Senate and the Nevada Assembly and was signed by Governor Jim Gibbons. Regulation of credit card ratesTitus authored a bill banning "universal default clauses" that have enabled some credit card issuers to boost interest rates by 30 percent or more. The bill passed the Nevada Senate and Assembly, but was vetoed by Jim Gibbons. Credit Card providers Citibank and Chase rolled back or eliminated universal default clauses due to political pressure in the U.S. Congress.[2] Measure to care for pets in emergenciesTitus authored the bill that provides for the rescue of pets in a natural disaster emergency. The bill was co-sponsored by Senators Randolph Townsend and Valerie Wiener. Titus told Las Vegas television station Channel 3 KVBC: "We all remember heartbreaking scenes and stories from Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida... When lives are turned upside down by disaster, people seek comfort and normalcy. To exacerbate problems by forcing a disaster victim to leave behind a beloved pet – a member of their family – is both unconscionable and entirely unnecessary. Emergency responders can and should take into account pets and service animals in disaster rescue and recovery plans. Planning could save disaster victims from needless additional pain at a most difficult time."[3] The bill was signed into law in June 2007. U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationTitus has sponsored at least 59 bills, including:[4] 111th Congress (2009–2010)
113th Congress (2013–2014)
114th Congress (2015–2016)
Committee assignments
Past
Caucus memberships
Political positionsNuclear issuesTitus is the author of Bombs in the Backyard: Atomic Testing and American Politics[9] and Battle Born: Federal-State Relations in Nevada During the Twentieth Century.[10] Reproductive RightsTitus received a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood's 2014 Congressional Scorecard for opposing a nationwide abortion ban after 20 weeks and supporting abortion access in the District of Columbia and through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[11] Political campaigns2006{{See also|2006 Nevada gubernatorial election}}Incumbent Governor Kenny Guinn could not run in 2006 due to term limits. Titus won the Democratic nomination, but lost to Republican Congressman Jim Gibbons. While Titus won Clark County, her margin there was not enough to overcome a landslide margin in Gibbons' 2nd District. 2008{{See also|2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada#District 3}}Democrats were heavily targeting 3rd district Republican incumbent Jon Porter. Their top candidate was Clark County prosecutor Robert Daskas, but in April, Daskas dropped out for family reasons. Democrats then quickly recruited Titus, who had won the district in her unsuccessful 2006 run for governor. Titus defeated Porter in November, 47% to 42%, becoming the first Democrat to represent the District. She was a major beneficiary of the overall anti-Bush sentiment in the Las Vegas area. She was elected Regional Whip in the 111th Congress.[12] 2010{{See also|2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada#District 3}}Titus was defeated by Republican former State Senator Joe Heck by a margin of less than 2000 votes. 2012{{See also|2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada#District 1}}On October 31, 2011; Titus entered the Democratic primary for {{ushr|Nevada|1}}, where her home had been drawn in redistricting. The incumbent, fellow Democrat Shelley Berkley, gave up the seat to run for the United States Senate. While the 3rd is considered a swing district, the 1st is far and away the safest Democratic seat in Nevada.[13] She initially faced a challenge from State Senator Ruben Kihuen in the Democratic primary. Kihuen dropped out in February 2012, reportedly due to Titus leading him in polls and fundraising.[14] This all but assured Titus' return to Congress after a two-year absence. She easily defeated her Republican challenger, Chris Edwards. Personal lifeTitus has been married to Prof. Thomas C. Wright for 30 years. Wright's studies in his field of expertise, Latin American history, have taken the couple on extended journeys throughout Central and South America and to Spain. He is a retired professor of history at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.[15] Dina Titus is also a member of the Tortoise Group of Clark County, [https://web.archive.org/web/20070218062533/http://www.ntshf.org/ Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation], PEO International, National League of American Pen Women, Nevada Women's Lobby, Women's Research Institute of Nevada, Nevada Commission on Participatory Democracy, Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center, Las Vegas Little Theater, the Educational Commission of the States, National Wildlife Federation, and the Nature Conservancy. On April 13, 2009, she was named Outstanding Democrat of the Year by the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas for the second time. President Obama sent her a congratulatory letter. In December 2010, Senator Harry Reid appointed her to a six-year term on the United States Commission on Civil Rights.[16] See also
References1. ^1 2 {{cite web|title=About Dina Titus |url=http://www.dinatitus.com/about-dina-titus|work=Elect Dina Titus for U.S. Congress|accessdate=October 8, 2011}} 2. ^{{cite news|last=Fehd|first=Amanda|title=Bill targeting high credit card rates goes to governor |url=http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20070517/ELECTIONS/105170095 |accessdate=11 October 2011|newspaper=Nevada Appeal|date=17 May 2007}} 3. ^Dina Titus introduces measure to care for pets. 4. ^{{cite web|title=Representative Titus's Legislation|url=https://www.congress.gov/member/dina-titus/1940?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22Titus%22%5D%2C%22sponsorship%22%3A%22sponsored%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22bills%22%7D|publisher=Library of Congress|accessdate=December 21, 2014}} 5. ^{{cite web |last1=DeFazio |first1=Peter |title=Chairman DeFazio Announces Subcommittee Chairs for the 116th Congress |url=https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-defazio-announces-subcommittee-chairs-for-the-116th-congress |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20190126164230/https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-defazio-announces-subcommittee-chairs-for-the-116th-congress |archivedate=26 January 2019}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=Membership|author=|url=https://artscaucus-slaughter.house.gov/membership|format=|publisher=Congressional Arts Caucus|date=|accessdate=13 March 2018}} 7. ^{{cite web|title=Our Members|author=|url=https://royce.house.gov/internationalconservation/members.html|publisher=U.S. House of Representatives International Conservation Caucus |date=|accessdate=5 August 2018}} 8. ^{{cite web|title=Members|author=|url=https://usjapancaucus-castro.house.gov/members|format=| publisher=U.S. - Japan Caucus|date=|accessdate=9 January 2019}} 9. ^{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/0874173701/|title=Bombs In The Backyard: Atomic Testing And American Politics|last=Titus|first=A. Constandina|date=2001-02-01|publisher=University of Nevada Press|isbn=9780874173703|edition= 2nd|location=Reno|language=English}} 10. ^{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/0840352875|title=Battle Born|last=Titus|first=D.|date=1989-06-01|publisher=Kendall Hunt Pub Co|isbn=9780840352873|editor-last=Titus|editor-first=A. Costandina|location=Dubuque, Iowa|language=English}} 11. ^{{cite web|title=2014 Congressional Score Card|url=http://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/elections-politics/congressional-scorecard/#/nevada/496|website=Planned Parenthood Action Fund|accessdate=31 July 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140614213745/http://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/elections-politics/congressional-scorecard/#/nevada/496|archivedate=14 June 2014|df=}} 12. ^{{cite news|last=Usufzy|first=Pashtana|title=Titus appointed regional whip|url=http://unlvrebelyell.com/2008/12/01/titus-appointed-regional-whip|accessdate=October 8, 2011|newspaper=Rebel Yell|date=December 1, 2008|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118234441/http://unlvrebelyell.com/2008/12/01/titus-appointed-regional-whip/|archivedate=November 18, 2011|df=}} 13. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.lvrj.com/news/titus-to-announce-run-for-1st-district-seat-132958858.html|title=Titus to announce new bid for Congress|date=October 31, 2011|accessdate=November 2, 2011|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|first=Laura|last=Myers}} 14. ^{{cite web|url=http://slashpolitics.reviewjournal.com/2012/02/07/kihuen-out-in-1st-congressional-district/|title=Kihuen out in 1st Congressional District|date=February 7, 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130201064142/http://slashpolitics.reviewjournal.com/2012/02/07/kihuen-out-in-1st-congressional-district/|archivedate=February 1, 2013|df=}} 15. ^{{cite news|last=Goldberg|first=Delen|title=Dina Titus retires from UNLV with $162,000 buyout|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jun/23/dina-titus-retires-unlv-162000-buyout/|accessdate=October 8, 2011|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=June 23, 2011}} 16. ^{{cite news|last=Demirjian|first=Karoun|title=Harry Reid names Dina Titus to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/policy-racket/2010/dec/03/harry-reid-names-dina-titus-us-commission-civil-ri/|accessdate=October 8, 2011|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|date=December 3, 2010}} External links
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