REMARKS AS PREPARED Governor Sandoval, Speaker Oceguera, Majority Leader Horsford, Minority Leaders Goicoechea and McGinnis, distinguished constitutional officers, honorable members of the judiciary, my fellow Nevadans: it is an honor and a privilege to stand before you today as a former member of this legislative body and as your federal representative for the Third Congressional District. As a doctor, I [...]
From Congressman Joe Heck: Today, the non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report outlining potentially duplicative federal government programs. Included in the report’s summary page are the following: Food safety: 15 agencies are involved in implementing numerous federal laws. Defense: Numerous redundancies in the purchasing of tactical wheeled vehicles, procurement, and medical costs. Economic development: 80 different programs spread [...]
“As I’ve said all along, my goal is to control spending, not shut down the government. Every day more evidence points to the fact that the federal government is full of waste, fraud and abuse. Congress’ duty is to protect taxpayers by identifying and ending government’s wasteful spending habits. Carelessly throwing money at a problem results in tax increases and [...]
Today, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence announced subcommittee assignments. “Joe Heck’s (NV-3) district is well known and respected for its key role in our national defense. Today, I am pleased to announce Joe himself is adding to Nevada’s strong national defense credentials,” Chairman Rogers said. “Earlier this morning I asked Joe to chair the House Intelligence Committee’s Technical [...]
“Today’s unemployment numbers show there is still a lot to do to get Nevadans back to work. I’m hopeful these latest numbers signal small-business owners are starting to feel the certainty they need to create jobs, but this is just a small step in the right direction. Nevada’s unemployment rate is still too high. I will continue working to help [...]
“As I’ve said all along, my goal is to control spending, not shut down the government. Every day more evidence points to the fact that the federal government is full of waste, fraud and abuse. Congress’ duty is to protect taxpayers by identifying and ending government’s wasteful spending habits. Carelessly throwing money at a problem results in tax increases and [...]
Thanksgiving is the time of year when people of every race, creed, and walk of life join in celebrating the many blessings that we have received as individuals and as a Nation. The first Thanksgiving celebrated the friendships and generosity that transcended cultural divides and created a true sense of community. Today, as you gather to celebrate with family and [...]
Las Vegas, NV – Today, Congressman-elect Heck issued the following statement in observance of Veterans Day. Congressman-elect Heck is a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, an emergency room physician and a small business owner. “Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor our veterans: past, present and future – those who served, those who are serving and those who [...]
Las Vegas, NV – Today, Heck for Nevada issued the following statement upon the announcement of Republican candidate, Dr. Joe Heck’s victory over the Democrat incumbent, Dina Titus. Dr. Heck, sealed the election with a 48 – 47 win margin. Joe Heck is a physician, a small business owner, and a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. Dr. Heck is [...]
Today, the Heck campaign learned through KVBC that the state will be announcing an unemployment figure of 14 percent as their May rate. Nevada now carries the highest unemployment rate in the nation. “It is a frustrating and distressing signal when Nevada’s unemployment figures top every other number across the United States. This is a sad and serious day for [...]