Dean Heller On The Issues

Growing The Economy

As our economy continues to struggle, Dean believes Congress should support pro-growth policies that leave more money in the pockets of taxpayers and support small businesses. Debt fueled stimulus spending has not helped Nevadans get back to work and has only served to prolong economic recovery.

Government debt has grown exponentially for far too long and this reckless spending is having a direct negative impact on our nation's economy. The key to turning our economy around is to remove impediments that have caused economic stagnation and the inability of businesses to create new jobs. Not continue with business as usual.

As a small government conservative Dean believes the key to getting our economy back on track is to control government spending and end intrusive government policies that have delayed economic recovery. Getting Washington's fiscal house in order and allowing small businesses and families to spend and invest their own money will help create jobs and grow our economy. More »

Fiscal Responsibility

As staunch fiscal conservative, Heller has been at the forefront in the fight for fiscal responsibility in Congress.

Dean has voted against hundreds of billions in tax increases, expansion of government and out-of-control spending. He was the only member of the Nevada delegation to vote against the Wall Street bailout.

With out-of-control spending and record deficits, Dean continues to advocate for balanced budgets and fiscal sanity in Congress.

Dean stood up to both President Bush and President Obama, rejecting their bloated budgets and spending bills that continue to rack up record deficits and increase the national debt.

Dean believes that increasing taxes to pay for bigger government makes little sense. Instead, Congress should cut spending, reduce the size of government and provide tax breaks for America's working middle class. More »

Housing And Foreclosures

Foreclosures dramatically affect families, neighborhoods, and entire communities due to the impacts on real estate prices, unpaid utility bills, and the potential for increases in crime in abandon homes.

As Nevada continues to lead the nation in foreclosures and unemployment, Dean has been committed to fixing the housing crisis in Nevada by promoting legislation that will help move excess housing inventory, prevent predatory lending, and help keep Nevadans in their homes.

Heller believes that private capital, not the federal government, as the primary source of mortgage financing housing market is essential to long-term stability. As a conservative, Dean supports financial regulatory reforms that stop taxpayer-funded bailouts and addresses the growing liabilities of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. More »

Energy Independence

In order to keep gas prices down, Heller supports removing obstacles that keep America from developing its own natural resources. Our nation's dependency on foreign oil leaves America vulnerable to gas spikes resulting from regional turmoil. Dean supports providing greater access to domestic energy resources, stream-lining the permitting process to make energy development easier, and increasing refinery capacity.

If our country takes these steps we will increase our own domestic energy production and lessen our dependency on foreign sources of oil. Keeping energy prices low is essential to economic recovery and job growth.

Dean also believes that our nation needs a forward-thinking all of the above energy strategy that meets our short- and long-term energy needs through conservation, encouraging renewable energy and developing our own natural resources.

Nevada has an incredible opportunity to lead the country in renewable energy development. For this reason, Dean has continued to promote the development of solar, geothermal and wind energy on federal lands in Nevada. More »

Health Care Reform

Dean opposes Obamacare and voted to repeal this massive government intrusion. Heller does not support this scheme to institute government-run health care that places personal health care choices in the hands of bureaucrats instead of in the hands of individuals and their doctors.

This new law will increase government spending by $2.6 trillion at a time our nation is experiencing record debt. If this law is allowed to be fully implemented it will destroy jobs, increase the price of healthcare, and add trillions to the national debt.

Dean believes the primary objective for health care reform should be to provide affordable health insurance for all Americans that provide more choices, better access and higher quality care.

Congress should work to curb frivolous lawsuits and runaway jury rewards that only serve to fatten the pockets of trial lawyers. Heller believes the current health care law should be replaced with market based reforms that bring down the cost of health care, increases access, and provides the consumer with more choices. More »

Immigration Reform

American taxpayers spend an estimated $100 billion a year or more in public services for illegal immigrants. If legislation that provides amnesty becomes law, that cost rises to an estimated $2 trillion or higher.

Dean has a three-step plan to help solve our illegal immigration problem:

Start by enforcing existing immigration laws.
Fine businesses that knowingly hire illegal immigrants.
Construct a border wall and provide the border patrol with the resources necessary to end the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States.

Dean opposes amnesty for those who enter America illegally. Immigrants that wish to become citizens must follow our laws. Dean supports increased efforts to defend America's borders and protect our country from those who want to do us harm. More »

Independence

Dean is a staunch conservative that shares our values of hard work, family and the fiercely independent spirit of his fellow Nevadans.

That's why he bucked his party, President Bush, and then presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain as the only member of the Nevada delegation to vote against the Wall Street bailout.

Dean stood up to both President Bush and President Obama, rejecting their bloated budgets and spending bills that continue to rack up record deficits and increase the national debt.

Dean was also the lone voice rejecting an expansive wilderness plan in several rural counties that local communities did not want. He fought against President Bush's amnesty proposal and encouraged stronger enforcement of our existing immigration laws. And, Dean crossed party lines to support a national renewable energy portfolio standard and to help Nevadans from foreclosing on their homes.

Dean continues to be a strong, independent voice for Nevada. More »

Israel

Dean is a strong supporter of the state of Israel and believes that the United States must provide staunch and endearing political support for Israel. Violence against Israel committed by extremist groups is relentless, and demonstrates the need for the United States to provide security assistance to our friend and ally. Israel is the front line in the struggle between free, Western societies and violent extremists like al-Qaeda, the Taliban, the Iranian regime, Hezbollah and Hamas. The same extremists, who seek Israel's destruction, also seek the destruction of the United States.

Dean is an active member of the House Republican Israel Caucus and has advocated for U.S. assistance for Israel so that it has the ability to defend itself. Dean also continues his mission to prevent Iran from its dangerous pursuit of weapons of mass destruction though U.S. and international sanctions. Dean has and will continue to push both Democrat and Republican Administrations to further improve our critical alliance which will enrich the lives of American and Israeli citizens. More »

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