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Derby joins effort to end Iraq War

Congressional candidate and Gardnerville resident Jill Derby is one of 42 Democratic candidates to sign onto legislation to end the war in Iraq.

It’s feeling a lot like 2006

By Michael Mishak 

Jill Derby, the former university regent, is challenging Dean Heller, the former Nevada secretary of state, to represent the state's 2nd Congressional District. The topic of the day? Iraq.

Press Releases

NON-PARTISAN COOK REPORT UPGRADES NV-02 RACE

Once Solid GOP District is “Worth keeping tabs on”

]June 3, 2008                                                                   

Derby Supports Second Amendment Decision

June 26, 2008
 
RENO, NV--Democratic Congressional Candidate Jill Derby today expressed her support for the Supreme Court ruling upholding Second Amendment rights.

Centrist Blue Dog Coalition Endorses Derby

May 15, 2008

RENO, NV – Today, the fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition announced its endorsement of Jill Derby in the race for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District. The Blue Dogs are a group of moderate and conservative Democrats in the House of Representatives who advocate responsible fiscal policies and commonsense government.

Derby to Kickoff Campaign for Change

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May 2, 2008

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DERBY TO KICK OFF CAMPAIGN FOR CHANGE

Reno, NV-- On Monday, Democratic congressional candidate Jill Derby will kick off her campaign with a celebration in Reno, NV. This event is an opportunity for supporters and interested voters in Nevada's Second Congressional District to come together to learn more about Derby's campaign to bring real change to Washington.

Derby Pushes for Expanded Veterans Benefits

(RENO, NV)--Supporting expanded educational benefits for Nevada's veterans, Second Congressional District Candidate Jill Derby today called on Dean Heller to co-sponsor legislation in the House that would bring much-needed reform to Montgomery GI Bill benefits.

The Question I Would Ask General Petraeus

RENO, NV: Jill Derby, candidate for Nevada's Second Congressional District, highlighted the toll of the Iraq War on American soldiers by offering a question to General David Petraeus Monday. Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker are scheduled to appear before Congress Tuesday to testify on the current status of the U.S. military and the Iraq War.

"This war has taken a significant toll on our military readiness and our troops' physical and mental health," Derby said. "This is a fundamental threat to our national security."

Derby Endorses Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq

Report Cover RENO, NV: Jill Derby, candidate for Nevada's Second Congressional District, has signed onto The Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq, a comprehensive strategy to end the war.