Dean Heller Blog & News

Thank You To Nevada Veterans

deanheller@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The following originally appeared as an op-ed in the Nevada Appeal. -Staff

Representing Nevada in Congress, I am reminded every day of the precious liberties we enjoy in our country because of selfless generations of patriots who have risked their lives to defend our great nation. On Veterans Day, we thank our veterans and troops who selflessly fought to preserve our way of life in America. It is only because of their devotion and sacrifice that we enjoy today's freedoms.

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Dean Calls For Transparency For Health Care Bill

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

With Congressional Democrats writing their health care bill behind doors in the dark of night this week, Congressman Heller called for adding some sunlight to the process by ensuring members of Congress and the public have at least 72 hours to review the proposal before Congress votes on it:

U.S. Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., said Thursday he hopes the House leadership that is putting together a health-care reform bill will agree to a 72-hour cooling off period for the lawmakers and p [...]

Dean's Letter To The President

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Congressman Heller sent this letter to President Obama yesterday offering options to help bridge the gap between Republicans and Democrats on health care reform:

September 8, 2009

The Honorable Barack Obama

President of the United States

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

Washington, D.C., 20006

Dear Mr. President:

Yesterday, you said those critical of your healthcare plan were "trying to scare the Ame [...]

Dean Discusses Health Care At Reno Town Hall

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Last night, Congressman Heller discussed health care issues with 130 Nevadans last night at a town hall hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition in Reno.

Dean believes that key health care reforms need to be made, but that he doesn't support the government-run plan proposed by the Obama administration and congressional Democrats.

Here's the Reno Gazette-Journal's take on the health care forum:

U.S. Rep. Dean Heller, R-Carson City, addressed health care reform [...]

LV Review-Journal Endorses Dean's Citizenship Verification Plan For Health Care Bill

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Las Vegas Review-Journal endorsed Congressman Heller's amendment to the Democrats' health care bill requiring the use to citizenship verification tools to determine eligibility for taxpayer-funded health care benefits:

President Obama's frenzied attempt to nationalize health care has hit a few snags, despite the best efforts of liberal congressional Democrats.

But it's worth noting at least one success the far left has scored when it comes to health care refor [...]

Dean: Congress Should Join Government-Run Health Plan

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Congressman Heller introduced legislation last week requiring members of Congress to join any government-run health care plan created by Congress:

Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., told colleagues Thursday that members of Congress should be required to join any federal public health benefits plan created by Congress.

"I do not believe the federal government should be running health care in our country and levying massive tax increases on America's small businesses," said [...]

Bringing Fiscal Responsibility To The Halls Of Congress

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

With federal spending out of control, Dean is leading the fight to make Congress lead by example on fiscal responsibility:

A handful of House Republicans have introduced a bill to freeze Members' Representational Allowances during times of high unemployment and national debt.

The move comes just weeks after the House passed a spending bill that increases MRAs -- the Congressional office budgets -- by 8 percent for fiscal 2010.

Rep. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) i [...]

Energy Tax Will Hurt Americans

deanheller@gmail.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The following originally appeared as an op-ed in The Hill. -Staff

Cap and trade equals energy tax. That is why I strongly oppose and voted against H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act. In fact, as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee which has jurisdiction over tax issues, I helped lead the debate in opposition to this bill. This new energy tax will affect every man, woman, and child in our country. Every time you turn on a light, cook your family d [...]

Dean Votes Against Democrats' National Energy Tax

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Congressman Heller voted against the Democrats' national energy tax plan today -- a plan which is projected to cost thousands of Nevadans their jobs.

Dean commented on the tax plan:

Cap and Trade is nothing more than an energy tax that will affect every man, woman, and child in our country. Every time you flip a light switch, cook your family dinner, or take your kids to school you will be taxed. Air travel, food prices, electricity costs and transportation costs will sk [...]

Dean: No Taxpayer Money To Hire Illegal Immigrants

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Congressman Heller introduced legislation to prevent federal tax dollars from being used to employ illegal immigrants on Tuesday.

The Nevada Appeal reports:

Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., has proposed an amendment to toughen the controls designed to prevent illegal immigrants from getting jobs with companies doing business with the federal government.

He said the amendment to the Homeland Security Appropriations Act would require any business contracting with [...]

Dean Works To Cut Congress's Own Spending

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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.

The Nevada Appeal reported on Dean's efforts:

He said his proposed amendment would eliminate the 8 percent increa [...]

Government Health Care Is Not The Answer

deanheller@gmail.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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.

I a [...]

Connect With Dean

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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Dean Joins Thousands At Carson City Tea Party

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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.

An estimated 2,000 [...]

Congress Can't Tax Its Way Out Of A Recession

deanheller@gmail.com — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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 [...]

Big Labor's Card Check Bill Will Cost Nevadans Jobs

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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:

The Employee Free Choice Act is one of the worst power seizures by special interests and labor lobbyists that I have seen [...]

A Missed Chance

deanheller@gmail.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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 [...]

Helping Folks Responsibly Buy Homes

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Congressman Heller introduced legislation yesterday to promote responsible home ownership by expanding the home buyers' tax credit.

The Nevada Appeal has more:

Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., Wednesday introduced legislation to expand the home buyer tax credit.

"Getting home foreclosures under control and the housing market healthy is a key component to economic recovery not only in Nevada, but across the nation," he said in announcing the plan.

He said the housing i [...]

Honoring Veterans

deanheller@gmail.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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 [...]

Dean Votes Against Wall Street Bailout

deanheller+staff@gmail.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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:

The core of this legislation is still flawed and puts Nevada's taxpayer on the hook to pay for a massive bailout of Wall Street.

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