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Shelley Berkley for Congress –
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Shelley Berkley has shown a lifetime of commitment to serving the needs of southern Nevada's families. From her high school days as a volunteer at a local hospital, through her terms as a Nevada State Assemblywoman and member of Nevada’s University and Community College System Board of Regents, and now as a member of the United States House of Representatives, Shelley Berkley has been a passionate advocate for southern Nevada’s working families.
Shelley’s family first came to Las Vegas almost 40 years ago, looking for new opportunities and a better way of life. These same dreams are now bringing 5,000 additional people a month to the Las Vegas Valley. This population boom has made her district one of the fastest growing in the country and presents unique challenges for the area, all of which Shelley has tackled head on.
The Las Vegas Valley has the fastest growing school-age population in the country. Providing a high-quality public education for our children is a priority for Shelley. During her tenure in Congress, she secured substantial funding for Clark County Schools, enabling them to hire hundreds of additional new teachers. This year she led the effort to increase funding for programs aimed at reducing student dropout rates and expanding after school programs for high-risk districts like Clark County. She is also a strong supporter of “Safe and Drug Free Schools” initiatives and federally-backed, zero interest school construction bonds.
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- United States 20594
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