Congressman Dean Heller
House Ethics Committee Appoints Investigative Subcommittee To Review Rep. Berkley Ethics Questions
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 07/09/2012 - 3:24pmCARSON CITY – The House Ethics Committee announced today that it has established an investigative subcommittee to review ethics questions raised about Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., and whether she inappropriately furthered the business interests of her husband, Dr. Larry Lehrner.
The committee voted unanimously on June 29 to establish the subcommittee.
Gov. Sandoval appoints Dean Heller to U.S. Senate
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 12:54pmGov. Brian Sandoval announced today that he is appointing Congressman Dean Heller to fill the unexpired term of John Ensign in the U.S. Senate.
Heller, a long-time resident of Carson City and Carson High School grad, will join the U.S. Senate on May 3, when Ensign's resignation takes effect. Heller was elected to the Nevada's 2nd district congressional seat three times. Before that he served as Secretary of State and represented Carson City in the state assembly.
Governor, Lyon officials attend minting of Sesquicentennial Commemorative Medallion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 8:43pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, U.S. Congressman Dean Heller, and Assemblyman Tom Grady joined Lyon County area officials to witness the striking of the first Lyon County sesquicentennial commemorative medallion at Dayton’s Northwest Territorial Mint on Tuesday.
Lyon County Commissioners, Sheriff, school trustees, superintendent, and members of the Historical Society of Dayton Valley were among those who attended the event and tour of the Mint with the Governor and other dignitaries.
Heller Was Poised To Challenge Ensign In Primary
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:51amBy Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
During a brief interview with Congressman Dean Heller a few moments ago, Heller laughingly called his U.S. Senate run “the worst kept secret in Nevada” and said that for the past many months his team “had anticipated we would be running against Ensign in the primary.”
Heller Was Poised to Challenge Ensign in Primary
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:43amDuring a brief interview with Congressman Dean Heller a few moments ago, Heller laughingly called his U.S. Senate run “the worst kept secret in Nevada” and said that for the past many months his team “had anticipated we would be running against Ensign in the primary.”
Nevada State GOP Chairman to Resign, Announce for CD-2
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 1:37pmThe always fun game of political musical chairs has begun following this morning’s news (brought to you right here) that Congressman Dean Heller has told multiple sources he will indeed be running to become Nevada’s next junior Senator.
Two sources confirm that former state senator and current Republican state party chairman, Mark Amodei, will resign and announce a run for NV-2 once Dean Heller formally announces for Senate, which is expected to occur as early as next week.
Heller Is In for U.S. Senate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 8:13amTwo reliable sources have confirmed that Congressman Dean Heller said this week he is definitely committed to running in the U.S. Senate race. Heller’s office would not confirm the news this morning when contacted.
Carson City Sheriff's Office receives award for 'National Night Out'
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 3:33pm(Press release) On January 5, 2011 Carson City Sheriff’s Office received a national award for “Outstanding Citizen Participation” for the 2010 National Night Out special event hosted in August. National Night Out heightens crime and drug prevention awareness, community safety and, as in the case of Carson City, strengthens police-community partnerships. This award is the latest in the list of recognitions Carson City Sheriff’s Office received for the 2010 event including Congressional Awards from Congressman Dean Heller and a Letter of Commendation from Senator John Ensign.
GOP Political Operative Sig Rogich Says Palin Not Electable As President
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/13/2010 - 3:24pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Long-time Republican political operative Sig Rogich said today that Sarah Palin is not a viable candidate for president in 2012.
Rogich, who was involved in the campaigns of Ronald Reagan and both Bush presidents, said Palin, a Tea Party favorite and former Republican Alaska governor, is unelectable.
Letter: Unemployment benefits cutoff
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 9:38pmDear Editor:
On November 18th, the extension of unemployment benefits (H.R. 6419) was defeated in the House on a roll call vote. Why? Because Republicans voted against it by a 143 to 21 margin. Even though one of those 21 votes in favor was cast by our congressman, Dean Heller, it was not enough to prevent the cutoff of jobless benefits for five million workers in the dead of winter.
Heller Supports Extension of Unemployment Benefits
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 3:51pmU.S. Congressman Dean Heller, R-Carson City, today came out in support of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act (H.R. 6419) which would extend unemployment benefits for an additional three months.
Congressman Dean Heller makes appearance at Carson City Chamber mixer at Carson Lanes
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 6:14pm"Bowling, Burgers, Beer" and a dash of politics are the tall orders tonight at the recently remodeled Carson Lanes as U.S. Congressman Dean Heller, R-Carson City, stopped by the Chamber of Commerce mixer.
Carson City Chamber Mixer to feature Congressman Heller at remodeled Carson Lanes
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 10:22amJoin the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for a Wednesday mixer "Bowling, Burgers and Beer" at the recently remodeled Carson Lanes, 4600 Snyder Avenue.
This will be a fun event, highlighting owner Gene Burger and the massive renovation to the facility.
Thousands attend National Night Out event in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 7:24pmHundreds of families making up, perhaps, several thousand people, gathered Tuesday night at Mills Park in Carson City to attend the region's largest public safety event, the 27th annual National Night Out.
Former Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn dies
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:51pmFormer Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn, who guided Nevada from January 1999 through the end of his second term in 2006, died this morning of a heart attack in Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Sun.
Congressman Dean Heller votes to extend unemployment benefits
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 4:20pmBucking most Republicans and GOP Senate hopeful Sharron Angle, U.S. Rep. Dean Heller, R-Carson City, voted in favor of the House bill to extend unemployment benefits, despite his history of voting against most Democratic-backed economic measures, reports the Las Vegas Sun.
Congressman Heller to address Northern Nevada Development Authority
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 8:32pmU.S.
Democrats respond to Heller vote; says he took nearly $76K from insurance companies
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 10:36amTracking Sunday's congressional health care vote, Carson Now quoted Congressman Dean Heller with a statement from his Web site.
Congress clears historic health care bill: Dean Heller votes no
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/21/2010 - 9:19pmCongressman Dean Heller, firmly standing with his party and the health insurance industry, rejected a Democratic-led plan to provide affordable health care for Northern Nevadans.