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Dean Heller

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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.

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Dec 4, 2017

today I wish to honor several Nevada heroes who recently received the Congressional Gold Medal for their service in the Philippines during World War II: Sergeant Regalado Baldonado, Private Aurelio Dela Cruz, Corporal Benito Anton, and…

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Nov 28, 2017

This month, the FSMB also endorsed S. 2107, Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Accountability Act.

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Nov 2, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session for a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

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Nov 2, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that with respect to the Bibas nomination, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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Nov 2, 2017

this week, we have the unique opportunity to move forward on promises we made to the American people last year, confirming judges and providing tax relief to hard-working Americans. The American people sent us to Congress to complete this…

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Oct 26, 2017

I rise to discuss an issue that is extremely important to me and to many of my colleagues on this side of the aisle--the issue of judicial vacancies. I came here to work and am honored to serve on behalf of the people of the State of…

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Oct 23, 2017

today I wish to honor several Nevada heroes who are being recognized with a Congressional Gold Medal for their service in the Philippines during World War II: Sergeant Regalado Baldonado, Private Aurelio Dela Cruz, Corporal Benito Anton…

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Oct 18, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Las Vegas Strong

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Oct 18, 2017

I rise to speak in support of Heller amendment No. 1146. Amendment No. 1146 provides tax relief for families with children. This week we are setting in motion one of my top legislative priorities in the Senate; that is, to bring tax relief…

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Oct 18, 2017

I rise today still in shock, still in mourning over the events of October 1, when 58 people--some of them Nevadans, many of them visitors to our State--were brutally gunned down by a madman on the Las Vegas Strip. In addition to those…

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Oct 1, 2017

When something like this, a tragic like this happens you can always count on Nevadan, you can always count on Las Vegas being there to help their fellow citizens out.

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Oct 1, 2017

I am impressed here, people are waiting 12 hours, 12 hours. They're here since 4:00 in the morning to give blood.

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Oct 1, 2017

Fortunately I'm in good hands here with Lisa. She's doing a great job. But everybody in this community is doing their part and figure it was time for me to do mine.

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Sep 26, 2017

We had Secretary Shulkin in the State just a month or so ago, and he expressed his efforts to tackle this particular problem.

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Sep 26, 2017

Is there any family training, not just the veteran themselves but actual family training so that they can identify some of these issues prior and prepare to help that veteran?

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Sep 26, 2017

one of my greatest responsibilities in the Senate is to protect and secure Nevadans.

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Sep 26, 2017

When I was out in Nevada, Senator Heller also signed it with his community members.

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Sep 26, 2017

Thank you for this hearing. I want to thank those that are witnesses for being with us today, and I want to especially thank Senator Tester because I know this is an issue that is important to him and an issue that is important to Montana.

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Sep 26, 2017

Mr. Chairman, thank you very much for the time.

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Sep 24, 2017

This dangerous legislation uses per capita caps to deeply cut and radically restructure the traditional Medicaid program.

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Sep 24, 2017

Mr. Chairman, I want to thank you and the ranking member for holding this hearing today on Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson.

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Sep 24, 2017

It was mentioned earlier that 40 percent of Obamacare dollars are spent on four States: California, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York, and they only represent 22 percent of the population.

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Sep 24, 2017

Does this legislation give Nevada more dollars with more flexibility?

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Sep 24, 2017

This would mean major reductions in supports and services for people with disabilities.

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Sep 24, 2017

It also gives states the option to end key consumer protections that have helped people with pre-existing conditions.

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