Jobless Benefits At Root Of Heck Family Debate
June 25, 2012 10:53 AM
Lisa Heck (L) and her husband, U.S. Rep. Joe Heck (R-NV), attend a speech by former Massachusetts Gov. and Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
(Washington, DC) — The wife of Congressman Joe Heck collected unemployment after her husband was elected to the House.
“Politico” reports Lisa Heck lost her job as a nurse for a medical training and consulting firm, which her husband dissolved after he won his congressional seat in 2010. She then applied for and collected jobless benefits for a time last year.
Nevada Democrats say Lisa Heck was fired by her husband, and should not have applied for unemployment.
In a statement, the Republican Congressman said his wife was no different from others who lost their jobs and qualified for assistance.
