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Published Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 | 12:51 p.m.
Updated Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 | 2:09 p.m.
Dina Titus won’t apparently be making a clean exit from Washington just yet; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid appointed her to serve on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
The eight-member commission monitors and investigates civil rights cases and reports to Congress and the administration. Its most well-known work came during the 2000 presidential election aftermath, when the commission investigated charges of racist voting practices affecting the election and recount.
The president appoints four members of the commission, and House and Senate leaders appoint the other four. Titus is Reid’s only appointment. The seat has been held by Arlen Melendez, Chairman of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony.
“I am honored to accept Senator Reid’s appointment to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and I look forward to this opportunity to continue my efforts to serve our country,” Titus said. “As a member of the state Legislature, I tirelessly fought on behalf of people with disabilities to ensure they were treated fairly and equally. As a member of this distinguished Commission, I will build on those efforts as an advocate for the equal rights of all Americans.”
Reid is so full of himself. Ya, I really believe he gave Titus the job because of her qualifications. Once again Harry Reid's true colors come out, he only helps those who support him, period. Titus is nothing but a follower, she does what ever the democratic party wants her to do. Reid put her on the commission for only one reason, a puppet.
Good,, keep her in DC, so we don't have to listen to her Gomer Pyle twang here in Nevada. I lost my Boston accent the day I started working around the country, so I wouldn't have to listen to the rednecks complaining about "those damn Kinnedys". Yes, Kinnedys.
I think the inability to modify your accent to the local parlance is a sign of ignorance. I'm a Democrat, but didn't vote for Dina. This is why. Glad she lost.
Ohhhhh give it a rest! Sure she's a good Democratic "soldier"... guess what so is everyone else who gets these appointments, same for the Republicans. I also would venture that Dina's "credentials" are every bit up to par with her new committee members.
There are people who always seem to get overlooked though... sour, bitter, "everything's corrupt" people like you.
Dina's not qualified for any work in the private sector. She couldn't even survive a day as a car wash attendant. Stay in Washington. As a matter of fact why don't you find some nice socialist/communist country and move there since that's your kick.
A fine selection. Finding a mediocre job in the private sector must be some people's hallmark for success. Other people aim higher. Godd for you Dina!
Well, leave it to"Dirty Harry" to flex his muscles, slapping Nevada in the face. How anybody could have voted for him is BEYOND my understanding!!!! For those of you who did vote for him, and against Titus, the joke's on you!! Or is it on ALL of us????
I, for one, am happy to see that Dina won't be adding to our record levels of unemployed here in Nevada. Harry Reid can claim this as another job created.
Is this a paying job that Dina will have? Benefits? Pension? Sweeeeet.
Good for Harry Reid
Dina Titus is an excellent representative of our people. This past election was extremely close. In an ordinary year Dina would be our Congresswoman and I fully expect that she will be re elected in 2 years,
This was the right thing to do for Nevada .
Pianist
If you don't understand why anyone would vote for Harry, then you weren't listening to crazy Sharron.
I think the Congresswoman is a fabulous choice. Thank you Senator Reid and thank you Congresswoman for all you have done and all you will continue to do. You are a wonderful public servant and we are lucky to have you.
You mean she won't be passing on her priceless wisdom to UNLV students? I thought she loved teaching, blah, blah, blah. Can't Harry just appoint the whole state to the commitee so he can take credit for a 0% unemployment rate in NV?
Hey... Harry finally got a job for a Nevadan. Oh, wait a minute, Dina lives in D.C. now.
Harry sure knows how to take care of his friends. Too bad Harry doesn't work so hard for the people of Nevada.
I enjoy hearing the Nevada TeaHeads complain about this. You betcha..
Harry has a good eye for the talented ladies!
Excellent Choice Senator Reid. Dina Titus is a very talented, knowledgeable and hardworking individual.
Same old song and dance.
Congratulations Dina Titus. Here is chance to go where a sitting member of the U.S. House Labor Committee could not go. Nevada could benefit from this appointment.
I bet Dina Titus was the best qualified out of all the applicants for the six figure position.
Since Harry Reid appointed Dina Titus to the job, John Ensign should appoint Sharron Angle to a similar position.
Politics at it's worse...
Yep!!!!! The good ol boys taking care of their good ol buddies and the beat goes on.
Great choice Harry, Dina will do a great job.
Listen to these heartless, cry-baby republicans
cry.
Titus will do less damage like this than she would if she went back to UNLV. That said, Harry must be admitting that this is his last term no matter what. He isn't even bothering to try making his latest actions look like anything other than political payola.
Fantastic choice. Dina will do a brilliant job for civil rights as well as the state of Nevada. This is not the end of the road for Dina. Lucky for us - she'll be back.
Do your really thing Titus could be re-elected back into the senate? You must be nuts. This women talks out of both sides of her mouth and it finally caught up with her.. Too bad Harry is still around..but hey who knows what lies ahead..
Anything that will keep her out of the classroom where she spreads liberal failure amongst the students.
She has lived her entire life on the dole. That must continue for these leftists who could not survive in the real world.
The whole country thanks you people who back uncle harry!As the country yells out for tax breaks,and jobs,he still insists on pushing through this dream act!One job,over 300 million,what a legacy to leave!THESE BUMS NEED TO GO!
A political payoff to a loser. Politics at its best.
Just shows that you never really get rid of Democrats when they lose elections. Their pals will find work for them so they can stay on the public dole. And just how much does this position pay? Hmm, maybe she will investigate why Black Panther party members and Democrat Party supporters were never prosecuted for showing up outside voting areas in Philadelphia with weapons in their hands. Lord knows the Obama administration doesn't care about it.
The carpet-bagging cracker is on the move again! Old politicians never die; they get cushy patronage jobs.
Oh yeah this was not bi-partisn was it. I agree with another post once you are out of office you are not really out.
This all bears watching. Over the past years, Representative Dina Titus has served Nevada well in both human services and with developing the diversification of the green energy industry.
Can't say I have been particularly fond of her avoidance of certain pet issues I wished her to address, which detracted from my support of her.
She has a job working as a university professor, so folks need to quit the hatefulness. Not sure where some posters consider is the benchmark for one's personal success. Titus has been a successful educator. She does want to be used where she can do the most good for Nevadans.
Just maybe, she can address the prejudice, discrimination, and bias that has been exercised by Nevada Lawmakers against the legal and existing brothel industry for a half century's worth of non-taxation. Most of those folks are either dead or retired by now. But something needs to be done NOW to get that badly needed sustainable tax revenue coming in to HELP NEVADA CITIZENS!
Will be anxiously following what happens.
No time to collect unemployment for being a friend of Harry Reid.
The door continues to revolve!
EWW smells rotten. Civil rights?? Get real.
I wonder who woke Harry up to make this appointment! The ol' boy is so high on energy drinks now I wonder who roused him long enough to sign his name. What a joke! Nevaduh is going down the sewer and Harry thinks appointing a failed politican with roots from Arkansas is going to help. Dina "The Dream" act! God Bless Nevaduh!
Great job for her. Hate to see her have to work for a living. Dems are so out of touch with the folks that really work. What a disgrace!
And all of AMERICA thanks you fine folks of nevada for voteing this fool back into office! As you continue your search for work,call uncle harry and say thanks for the dream act too!Really think he cares anything about you fine folks?He's laughing himself all the way back to washington!
Should I be surprised?
@bbtbrain Dr. Dina Titus has a PhD and a distinguished career as a university professor and author. Why would she want to wash cars when her contributions to this state and country have been and will continue to be more memorable.