Posted in Press | 04/22/11
Las Vegas, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval today rejected calls for transparency in the process to appoint a replacement for Senator John Ensign. Contrary to what the Governor’s office told the Las Vegas Review-Journal, there is a tradition in Nevada of having public input in filling appointments in public office. When State Senator Bill Raggio resigned, the Washoe County Commission, which was empowered to fill the vacancy, took the responsible course of action and made their decision using a public…
Posted in Press | 04/21/11
Las Vegas, NV – Nevada State Democratic Party Communications Director Zach Hudson released the following statement on the news that John Ensign is resigning from the U.S. Senate:“Nevada needs a Senator who is focused on creating jobs and protecting our middle class, not ending Medicare as we know it and giving more tax breaks to the rich, like Dean Heller is trying to do. Democrats remain committed to electing the kind of Junior Senator Nevada deserves – one who puts…
Posted in Press | 04/21/11
Las Vegas, NV – As part of Reps. Dean Heller and Joe Heck’s efforts to spin their way out of their reckless vote last week for the extreme GOP budget that would end Medicare as we know it, both are now falsely claiming the GOP budget plan will not affect seniors over the age of 55. Last week, Heck said that the budget had, “no changes to those over 55.” The Las Vegas Review Journal reported just yesterday that “Heller…
Posted in Press | 04/15/11
Las Vegas, NV – Rep. Dean Heller today voted for the Republican budget plan that, according to the Wall St. Journal, would “essentially end Medicare.” The plan would turn Medicare into a voucher system with enrollees using the vouchers to purchase private insurance. “The Heller/GOP budget would be a disaster for Nevada senior citizens,” said Zach Hudson, spokesperson for the Nevada State Democratic Party. “Rather than fighting for Nevada seniors, Dean Heller is risking their health by trying to eliminate…
Posted in Press | 04/12/11
Las Vegas, NV – Rep. Dean Heller put the will of the extremists in his own party ahead of Nevadans with his announcement today of his intention to vote “no” on the budget agreement made by President Obama and Congressional leaders late last week. In voting against the budget agreement, Heller is essentially voting to shut down the government.“When will Dean Heller stop trying endear himself to the extreme TEA Party wing of his party and do what's right for…
Posted in Press | 04/08/11
Las Vegas, NV – In response to the increasing likelihood of a shutdown of the federal government led by Rep. Dean Heller and the extreme TEA Party wing in the House of Representatives, Nevada State Democratic Party Communications Director Zach Hudson issued the following statement: “Dean Heller and his TEA Party allies in Congress are irresponsibly using the federal budget process to promote their extremist agenda. President Obama and Congressional Democrats have met Republican calls for spending cuts every step of…
Posted in Press | 04/06/11
Las Vegas, NV – Nevadans should not be surprised that with barely three months in office and in the middle of a critical legislative session, Governor Brian Sandoval is already running for his next job at the expense of Nevada families. As Democrats in the Nevada Legislature work to approve a reasonable budget that will create jobs and help get Nevada's economy back on track, Governor Sandoval has taken his eye off the ball to focus on meeting with Republican…
Posted in Press | 04/05/11
Las Vegas, NV – In his most egregious move yet to avoid facing a competitive Republican Primary for Senate, Rep. Dean Heller today announced his support for Rep. Paul Ryan’s extreme budget proposal that would effectively end Medicare as we know it. “It is outrageous that Washington politician Dean Heller would endanger the health of Nevada’s senior citizens, all because he is afraid of slighting the extreme TEA Party wing of his party,” said Zach Hudson, spokesperson for the Nevada State Democratic Party.…
Posted in Press | 04/01/11
Las Vegas, NV - No, it's not a bad April Fools Day joke. In fact, it's not very funny at all. For the second time in as many months, the Republican House of Representatives today voted to pass the job-destroying Republican spending plan. Predictably, Reps. Dean Heller and Joe Heck caved to the extreme TEA Party wing of their party and voted once again for H.R. 1, the reckless GOP spending plan that will cost the state thousands of jobs…
Posted in Press | 04/01/11
Las Vegas – Today, Mitt Romney toured North Las Vegas to discuss foreclosures and the impact on the economy of Nevada and the country as a whole. While Romney toured our neighborhoods with some of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation, he failed to mention the record of skyrocketing foreclosures under his watch as Governor of Massachusetts. “It is very ironic that Mitt Romney decided to come to Nevada to talk about foreclosures while as Governor, foreclosures skyrocketed in…