Dean Heller

Card Check

Dean believes that the ability to vote by a secret ballot is a fundamental right of all Americans.

Card check forces employees to vote to unionize in full view of union organizers, empowering Big Labor to intimidate and coerce individuals into joining their unions.

Energy Independence

Dean believes that our nation needs a forward-thinking energy strategy that meets our short- and long-term energy needs through conservation, encouraging renewable energy and developing our own natural resources. This strategy should end our dependence on foreign oil and put the United States on the path to long-term energy security.

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

Fiscal Responsibility

Since Dean's election to Congress, he 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.

Growing The Economy

In order to get our economy back on track, Dean believes Congress should support pro-growth policies that leave more money in the pockets of taxpayers and support small businesses.

Dean believes that people know how to spend their own money better than the government does. Therefore, he supports across the board tax cuts to jump start the economy, instead of increasing taxes so government can spend your money.

As Nevada continues to lead the nation in foreclosures, 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 keep Nevadans in their homes.

Health Care Reform

Dean opposes a government-run health care scheme that places personal health care choices in the hands of bureaucrats instead of in the hands of individuals and their doctors. A government system would lead to fewer choices for individuals, the rationing of medical care and higher taxes.

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.

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 that enter America illegally and believes it should not be option for those who enter our country 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.

Independence

Dean 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, 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.