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Congressman Joe Heck

AIR DATE: January 20, 2011

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Freshman representative Joe Heck is gaining his bearings in his new office. We talk to him about the first days on the job, his role on the House's steering committee, his thoughts on healthcare, and his plans to reinvigorate our region.

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Joe Heck, Republican Congressman

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Dr Heck is another out of touch republican. ...
-Ed

Why is Dr. Heck happy to use the "job ...
-Mark

I voted for Dr. Heck. Now I'm ...
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	Dr Heck is another out of touch republican. He says that the secret getting more jobs here is cutting taxes even more. Taxes have been low here for years. If there is no demand for goods or services there will be no new jobs. Employers are not going to hire new people just to keep the warehouse full. WHERE ARE THE JOBS DR. HECK!!! Ed –Jan 20, 2011 23:08:25 PM Respond to this comment

	Why is Dr. Heck happy to use the "job killing" (their word, NOT mine) statistic from the Congressional Budget Office, but posits that the same report is in error when dealing with the impact to the deficit? Politics as usual, indeed... Mark –Jan 20, 2011 10:11:21 AM Respond to this comment

	I voted for Dr. Heck. Now I'm disappointed. I emailed the Dr. an easy question, the answer he gave me was a half truth. Politics as usual. challenger –Jan 20, 2011 10:01:54 AM Respond to this comment

	What does Rep. Heck have to say to the hundreds of thousands of people with pre-existing conditions living in his district Michael –Jan 19, 2011 10:19:29 AM Respond to this comment

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