Dean Heller Blog & News tagged 'Energy Independence'

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 [...]

It's Time For Real Energy Solutions

deanheller@gmail.com — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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, ac [...]