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Joe Heck
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| U.S. Representative Joe Heck (R) | ||
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| NV-03 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: No Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for NV-03 | ||
| Confirmed: | John Oceguera, Joe Heck | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Joe Heck is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the third district of the State of Nevada, since 2011.
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Environment
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.
Technology
Innovation
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/
STEM Education
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&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
Bio
2010 elections
Money in politics
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| Top Contributors to during the 2010 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Brady Industries | $ 40,000 |
| Las Vegas Sands | $ 40,000 |
| MGM Resorts International | $ 30,250 |
| Caesars Entertainment | $ 29,800 |
| Wynn Resorts | $ 24,900 |
| Peppermill Casinos | $ 22,300 |
| Frias Holding | $ 15,000 |
| Pronto Constructors | $ 15,000 |
| Rebel Oil | $ 15,000 |
| US Ordnance Inc | $ 15,000 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Joe Heck from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for Joe Heck from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Joe Heck from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Joe Heck from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Joseph | Middle name: J. | Last name: Heck |
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| Party: R | State: NV | District:
03 District short: 3 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-3252 | Fax: 202- 225-2185 | Website: http://heck.house.gov | Webform email: Email address: |
| DC office: 132 Cannon House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: H001055 | Votesmart ID: 44082 | FEC ID: H0NV03058 | Govtrack ID: 412446 |
| CRP ID: N00031244 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: RepJoeHeck |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Joe_Heck | YouTubeID: http://youtube.com/repjoeheck | Senate class: | |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 2, 2010 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 2011 |
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| Freshman Member? Yes |
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Date of Birth: November 2, 2010 | |||
