WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement on the status of the fiscal cliff negotiations. “Without Congressional action, every Nevada family and small business will see a tax increase in 2013. I remain committed to a solution that protects as many Nevadans as possible from seeing an automatic tax increase, takes serious and necessary steps towards [...]
John Oceguera’s campaign continued its attempts to scare women voters in yet another attack ad against Dr. Joe Heck today. Meanwhile, Oceguera is yet to release any ad highlighting his record of raising taxes on hard-working Nevada families and businesses or how he will get southern Nevada working again. “John Oceguera is truth-challenged,” said Mark Ciavola, political director for the [...]
HENDERSON – John Oceguera is facing more criticism today regarding his most recent attack ad against Dr. Joe Heck in their race for Nevada’s 3rd congressional district, while John Oceguera continues to stand by the false attacks. In the past 24 hours several respected members of the media have challenged the accuracy of the ad, and pointed out the blatantly [...]
Congressman Heck submits Bill which clearly lays out documents to be used for compensation eligibility LAS VEGAS – In his continued effort to see that the Denied Filipino Veterans – including the Mighty Five who reside in Las Vegas – are fully recognized for their service to the United States during World War II, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today announced [...]
Bill Is Constitutional Response To Overturned ’05 Stolen Valor Act Washington – In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 on the grounds that it infringed on free speech, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) and Senator Scott Brown (MA) today held a press conference to call on Congress to pass the Stolen [...]
If you’ve been a reader of LVTSG for any length of time, you know of my support for the United States Constitution. You also are well aware of the attacks on the Constitution by those who we have put in positions of authority over us, and extremely biased political organizations. Also, in my latest series of articles – “Dirty Tricks [...]
Protect America Guest Blog: President’s Defense Strategy Is No Strategy at All The Foundry Rep. Joe Heck May 9, 2012 at 1:07 pm On January 5, 2012, President Obama stepped to the podium at the Pentagon to deliver a speech outlining the United States’ new defense strategy. In just over 12 minutes, the Obama Administration managed to roll back a [...]
Las Vegas – In an appearance on last night’s Face to Face with Jon Ralston, Democratic challenger for Congress in Nevada’s 3rd District, John Oceguera, refused to answer questions on a wide range of issues including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare, the 2009 stimulus bill, Medicare, Medicaid, education, and the foreclosure crisis. “John [...]
U.S. Reps. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) and Joe Heck, D.O. (R-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation today permanently repealing the flawed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula and setting out a clear path toward comprehensive reforms of Medicare payment and delivery systems. The following have come out in support of the legislation… “We enthusiastically support this legislation. It not only addresses the continued threat [...]
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) and Joe Heck, D.O. (R-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation today permanently repealing the flawed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula and setting out a clear path toward comprehensive reforms of Medicare payment and delivery systems. Medicare payment policies have a direct impact on the care that beneficiaries receive and the sustainability of Medicare in [...]