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:
Posted by: Dean Heller in Energy Independence on
July 2, 2008
The following originally appeared as an op-ed in the Nevada Appeal. -Staff
High fuel prices is the No. 1 issue in Nevada, and Americans are demanding congressional action. Record high gas prices are crippling family budgets, public safety efforts, educational institutions, small businesses, and causing inflation on all manner of products and commodities. Nevada is one of just five states projected to lose more than 10 percent of its airline routes because of the high price of fuel, according to USA Today.
