Posted by: Staff in Fiscal Responsibility on
June 22, 2009
Last week, Congressman Heller introduced legislation in Congress to bring fiscal responsibility to the halls of Congress, quite literally. Dean called for Congress to slash its own budget next year by $51 million, eliminating a proposed 8% increase in spending by Congress.
Watch Dean's speech calling for Congress to cut its own budget.
Posted by: Dean Heller in Health Care Reform on
June 16, 2009
The following originally appeared as an op-ed in the Reno Gazette-Journal. -Staff
Today, health care coverage is unattainable for many American families. About 182 million Americans currently receive some form of employer-sponsored health care. With so many affected, Congress should ensure that any changes protect those already with medical coverage. If you like your coverage, you should be able to keep it -- not be forced into a "one size fits all" government program.
Posted by: Staff in Technology on
June 3, 2009
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Posted by: Staff in Fiscal Responsibility on
April 15, 2009
As the only Nevada delegation to vote against the Wall Street bailout, Congressman Heller proudly joined 2,000 grassroots activists demanding fiscal responsibility in Washington at the Carson City Tea Party today:
Thousands of Nevadans in Carson City and Las Vegas rallied Wednesday as part of nationwide tax day "tea parties," joining demonstrators across the country in expressing frustration and demanding fiscal responsibility from government.
The following originally appeared as an op-ed in The Hill. -Staff
Economic recovery is the one issue that should bring Democrats and Republicans together. Nationwide the unemployment rate is over 8 percent. My home state of Nevada has over 10 percent unemployment and leads the country in home foreclosures. Yet, as American families struggle, the administration and the majority party are pursuing fiscal policies that penalize working Americans and small businesses. Unfortunately, in our current climate, ideology takes priority over common sense. Congress is recklessly spending money at nearly $1 billion per hour without regard for future generations. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle often use the phrase "inherited debt" and point to past transgressions. However, two wrongs do not make a right.
Posted by: Staff in Growing The Economy, Card Check on
March 12, 2009
Dean is adamantly opposed to the card check bill which would strip workers of the fundamental right to vote by secret ballot in union organizing elections, and cost our country 600,000 jobs.
Today, Congressman Heller called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to stop the devastating impact on Nevada communities if Big Labor's card check bill becomes law:
Posted by: Dean Heller in Fiscal Responsibility on
March 5, 2009
The following originally appeared as an op-ed in the The Ely Times. -Staff
I don't need to tell Nevadans that our economy is struggling.
Congress can help hasten an economic recovery by embracing pro-growth policies that place more money in the pockets of Americans. At the same time, we need to assist those who have lost their jobs and need help.
Unfortunately, Congress recently passed a $1.1 trillion dollar spending bill that invests in big government instead of the American people. Getting our economy back on track will require three things: the stabilization of our financial institutions; recovery of our housing market; and putting the federal government's fiscal house in order.
The roots of our economic troubles are found in the volatility of the stock markets and our banking institutions. In response, Congress passed a $700 billion bailout of our financial institutions. I was the only member of the Nevada delegation who opposed this legislation because it made taxpayers responsible for Wall Street greed without solving our economic troubles. Solutions to this problem exist that do not place current taxpayers and future generations at risk or push our country further in debt. Congress should instead pass legislation that protects the taxpayer, assists with bad assets, and allows the market to correct itself.
Posted by: Staff in Growing The Economy on
February 5, 2009
Congressman Heller introduced legislation yesterday to promote responsible home ownership by expanding the home buyers' tax credit.
The Nevada Appeal has more:
Posted by: Dean Heller in Untagged on
November 12, 2008
The following originally appeared as an op-ed in the The Ely Times. -Staff
Veterans Day may be over, but our gratitude for our nation's heroes who defended liberty and gave their lives for freedom should not end on Nov. 12.
I want to thank every veteran for their service to our country. As we all know the people who make the greatest sacrifices for our country are the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. Generations of Nevadans will enjoy greater peace and security because of the tireless sacrifices of our service members.
We should take a moment to discuss important issues for Nevada's veterans. Some of the most pressing matters for veterans and their families are critical veterans' benefits and access to healthcare.
Posted by: Staff in Fiscal Responsibility on
October 3, 2008
Congressman Heller was the only member of the Nevada delegation to vote against the Wall Street bailout today.
Dean opposed the bailout bill because the plan lacks oversight and accountability for taxpayer funds, and puts Nevadans on the hook for the $700 billion in deficit spending:
