Joe Heck

Joe Heck is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the third district of the State of Nevada, since 2011.

Energy
"Commentary: Offshore, On the Record" 5/18/10

Joe Heck is supportive of offshore drilling. He has said that "offshore drilling remains an important part of the solution to reducing our dependence on foreign oil.”

http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/politics/2010/05/18/commentary-offshore-on-the-record/

Climate
"Americans for Prosperity Applauds US House Candidate Joe Heck" 5/4/10

Heck has recently signed the “No Climate Tax Pledge” which “[opposes] legislation relating to climate change that includes a net increase in government revenue.” He joins more than 400 lawmakers and candidates in signing the pledge.

http://www.heck4nevada.com/_blog/Latest_Campaign_Updates/post/Americans_for_Prosperity_Applauds_US_House_Candidate_Joe_Heck/

Health
"Team Heck: “Titus Dodges Debates”" 6/18/10

Heck said on a local program “Face to Face,”"I am committed to making sure our seniors have the benefits they are entitled to and that they’ve earned, whether it’s Social Security or Medicare. And it’s ludicrous on its face to think that me, as a physician, would want to see Medicare dissolved….”

http://www.nevadanewsbureau.com/2010/06/18/team-heck-titus-dodges-debates/

"Titus: Lies About Healthcare, Lies About Heck" 4/13/10

Joe Heck’s campaign has responded to Titus’ claim that Heck wants to privatize Medicare. Heck claims that he opposes the healthcare bill because of the cuts to the Medicare program.

http://nevadanewsandviews.com/2010/04/13/titus-lies-about-healthcare-lies-about-heck/

Research and Development
"Candid Candidate: An e-Interview with Joe Heck" 5/4/10

Heck believes that Nevada should become the leading state in R&amp;D of renewable energy to help the nation rid its dependence on foreign oil. He also believes in the development of Thorium reactors in Yucca Mountain.

http://nevadanewsandviews.com/2010/05/04/candid-candidate-an-e-interview-with-joe-heck/

Science policy tracking by David Wan, SEA climate change intern

Money in politics
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