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Dean Heller is a Republican politician from Nevada who served as a United States Senator from 2011 to 2017. He was the first Republican to win a statewide office in Nevada since 2002 when he was elected to the Senate in a special election to fill the vacancy left by John Ensign. During his time in the Senate, Heller focused on issues such as healthcare, tax reform, and veterans' affairs. He was known for his moderate stance on certain issues, including his support for the Affordable Care Act's protections for pre-existing conditions.
today I wish to recognize Pearl Harbor survivor and World War II veteran, Howard Hayes. Mr. Hayes was aboard United States Coast Guard Cutter Roger B. Taney, USCGC TANEY, and moored in Honolulu Harbor as the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred…
today I wish to recognize the 30th anniversary of the commissioning of USS Nevada, SSBN 733. I am proud to honor one of Nevada's namesake ships and all Americans that served aboard her. Launched on September 14, 1985, USS Nevada, SSBN 733…
I want to thank the Chairman for including my legislation, S. 3035 with Senator Tester.
I heard from these veterans both in Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada, and probably one of the biggest complaints I got was they are concerned with how little time they actually got to spend with their doctor.
S. 3035, Maximizing Efficiency and Improving Access to Providers at the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, introduced by Senators Heller and Tester.
I strongly believe that tax reform, done the right way, can improve our fiscal picture.
I urge you to act immediately to extend the ITC across the board and establish parallel tax treatment for the excluded technologies.
today I wish to remember a true Nevada statesman and dedicated public servant, former Nevada State Assemblyman and State Senator Coe Swobe. I send my condolences and prayers to his family during this difficult time. Although he will be…
I would hope that they would come more often, maybe they would have some influence on our city out here in Washington, D.C.
Las Vegas is a 'can do' city: anything you want, anything you think can happen in that town, in that city, will happen.
I don't have to tell you the importance of it, two of the largest cities in America, Phoenix and Las Vegas, without a freeway between them.
the first question they're going to ask you is, 'How long is it going to take to get that corridor between Phoenix and Las Vegas?'
every day that I drive into Washington, DC, coming here to work, I pass by the Iwo Jima Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. It is a humbling reminder of the valiant men and women from across this Nation who have answered the call of…
I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 6 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Memorial Day
are we in morning business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is postcloture on the motion to proceed.
I think what he said yesterday and what he said about the VA claims backlog is a substantive issue.
the Colorado River is the lifeblood of the West. It supplies many of our communities with the majority of its water. The ongoing drought is threatening shortages, reviving the old Mark Twain saying that ``whiskey is for drinking; water is…
on behalf of Senator Reid, I call up the Reid-Heller amendment No. 3805 and ask unanimous consent that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk…
today I wish to recognize the Civil Air Patrol as it celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. The Civil Air Patrol has been a tremendous contributor in our great State, and I am honored to recognize and congratulate it on this important…
today I wish to remember a former Nevada Supreme Court justice, Congressman, and State senator, C. Clifton ``Cliff'' Young, a true Nevada statesman and dedicated public servant. I send my condolences and prayers to his wife, four children…
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