| Aug. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "In last month's House-passed appropriations package, I secured a measure to #ProtectChaco and establish a one-year moratorium on oil & gas drilling on federal land near Chaco. With this important win, I'll continue laying the groundwork for permanent protections."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Lujan Leads Bipartisan Efforts to Tear Down Health Data Barriers for Native Americans
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Bipartisan Bill Tears Down Health Data Barrier for Native Americans
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Criticizing Trump Administration's Maneuvers To Manipulate Census And Hamper An Accurate Count
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Create Crisis Fund For Community Development Financial Institutions
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Heinrich, McSally Introduce Legislation To Provide Electricity To Navajo Households
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Introduce Impact Aid Infrastructure Act to Boost School Infrastructure Projects Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "55 years ago today, the #VotingRightsAct was signed into law -- an important step in fighting racial discrimination at the polls. Today, @HouseDemocrats are continuing to fight #ForThePeople and ensure every American's voice is heard in our elections."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa, Rouzer, Peterson, Conaway Lead Letter to USDA Requesting Aid for Sheep, Lamb Producers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Hirono, Gillibrand, Smith, and Colleagues Introduce Impact Aid Infrastructure Act to Boost School Infrastructure Projects
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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As Congress Negotiates COVID-19 Relief, Wyden and Merkley Call for Federal Support for Rural Economies
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy - Warren, Smith, Colleagues Call on Senate Leadership to Secure Child Care Relief in the Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Introduce Impact Aid Infrastructure Act to Boost School Infrastructure Projects Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "In May, @HouseDemocrats passed the #HeroesAct to combat COVID-19 and support struggling families. Mitch McConnell said we needed a 'pause.' Now, he's proposing a bill that falls short for the American people."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, the Great American Outdoors Act is law. This landmark legislation will fully and permanently #FundLWCF, #RestoreOurParks, and bolster the outdoor economy in New Mexico. I'm proud to have voted for its passage, and I'll continue working to defend our public lands."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Panetta, House Members Urge Congress to Include Emergency Child Care Legislation in Next COVID-19 Stimulus
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Heinrich Lauds Signing Of Great American Outdoors Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "I was proud to secure a measure in the House-passed WRDA to expand the Abiquiú reservoir and give New Mexico greater flexibility to manage water. Safe and clean water is integral to our health and wellbeing, and I'll keep fighting for water improvements."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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NM Delegation Applauds Over $1 Million Grant to UNM Memory and Aging Center
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - Rosen, Jones, and Hassan Lead Senators in Demanding McConnell Have Senate Work Through Weekend Until Bipartisan Deal Reached
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 31, 2020
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Lujan Secures Key Victories for New Mexico in Second Appropriations Package
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Hirono, Colleagues To McConnell: Immigrants Are Essential & Deserve Support In COVID-19 Relief Legislation
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 31, 2020
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Letter to Brian Murphy, Acting Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis - Intelligence Committee Democrats Request Answers from DHS Intelligence on Role in Tracking and Suppressing Portland Protests
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Less than half of rural New Mexicans have access to high-speed, fixed broadband. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress must #InvestInBroadband to bridge the digital divide for our students, workers, and small businesses. #RuralBroadbandDay"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 30, 2020
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Udall, Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from COVID Scams
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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House Natural Resources Committee Advances Lujan Legislation to Recognize Traditional Land Uses
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators to Administration: Honor State, Local Requests Concerning Federal Law Enforcement Deployments
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Access to safe, quality, and affordable child care is crucial to the wellbeing of our families and economic recovery. Today, I was proud to vote for two bills to #SaveChildCare and provide needed relief for working families and child care providers."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 29, 2020
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Lujan Votes for Legislation to Bolster Child Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 29, 2020
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Heinrich, Murkowski Legislation To Safeguard Tribal Items Passes Through Committee
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| July 28, 2020
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Reps. Levin, Neguse, Luján, Malinowski Urge Inclusion of Local Funding in Senate Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Heinrich Calls On Facebook To End Its Exemption Of Climate Denial From Fact-Checking Program
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration is openly defying #SCOTUS by refusing to accept new #DACA applications. President Trump calls himself the "law and order" president but refuses to follow the highest law in the land."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO - Feinstein, Hassan, Colleagues Call on Facebook to Stop Spread of Climate Change Disinformation on Its Platform
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate GOP coronavirus relief proposal falls short for the American people and fails to provide much-needed support for local governments to keep employees on the payroll and continue essential services. Mitch McConnell's solution for local governments: Go bankrupt."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 28, 2020
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Lujan, Neguse, Lecin, Malinowski Urge Inclusion of Local Funding in Senate Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 27, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Join 47 Senators in Introducing The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Senate GOP Plan to Cut Federal Unemployment Assistance for Struggling Americans
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 27, 2020
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Tweet - "The $600 dollar enhanced unemployment benefit has been a lifeline. It has allowed families to keep a roof over their heads, feed their children, and pay their bills. Slashing this benefit by two-thirds unfairly punishes Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 27, 2020
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NM Delegation Applauds $32.3 Million in HHS COVID-19 High Impact Allocation Provider Relief Grants
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Director of the Indian Health Service; Tara Sweeney, Assistance Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior; Tony Dearman, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education; Ruth Ryder, Acting Director of the Office of Indian Education; and Elinor McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Fight to Provide Mental Health Care for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth During Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "The House just passed the FY21 Interior-Environment appropriations bill, which included a one-year moratorium on oil & gas drilling on federal lands near Chaco Canyon to safeguard this sacred site -- a critical victory in my fight to permanently #ProtectChaco."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "The $600 weekly enhanced unemployment benefits for thousands of New Mexicans will run out by the end of the month if the @SenateGOP continues to turn its back on workers. Republicans still don't have a plan to keep working families and local, state & Tribal governments afloat."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader. - Shaheen, Bennet and Stabenow Lead Call to Senate Leadership to Prioritize Improvements to Medicare Payments Program & Provide Financial Relief for Health Care Providers in Future COVID-19 Response Legislation
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Heinrich Provisions For N.M. Military Installations, National Labs, and Artificial Intelligence Clear The Senate
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| July 24, 2020
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NM Delegation Announces Over $1.8 Million in HHS Grants to Support Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Veasey, House Democrats Introduce Bill to STop COVID-19 Scams
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, our nation has reached 4 million COVID-19 cases. That's 4 million lives that have been upended by this virus. Our nation needs additional testing supplies, PPE, and funding for local, state, & Tribal governments to keep employees on the payroll. Americans deserve action."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 23, 2020
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Loebsack, Luján, Fellow House Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop COVID-19 Scams
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Scammers are preying on Americans' fear surrounding COVID-19 to steal their personal data and peddle fake products and treatments. Today, I'm introducing the Stopping COVID Scams Act to protect consumers and help put an end to these harmful scams."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 23, 2020
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Lujan, House Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop COVID-19 Scams
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Big news: The House just passed the Great American Outdoors Act -- landmark legislation to fully #FundLWCF and restore our National Park System. I'm proud of our work to protect our cherished public lands for New Mexicans to enjoy & boost our outdoor economy."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 22, 2020
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Lujan Celebrates Passage of Landmark Great American Outdoors Act
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Duckworth Joins Harris, Colleagues to Demand Answers on Federal Law Enforcement Presence in American Cities
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "We are a nation made stronger by our diverse histories and cultures. President Trump's hateful Muslim and African Ban hasn't made us any safer -- it's an abuse of power that must be reined in. That's why I voted to pass the #NoBanAct because hate has no place in our country."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 22, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Deploy Federal Forces to Albuquerque
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 22, 2020
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Heinrich Statement On House-Passage Of The Great American Outdoors Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| July 21, 2020
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NM Delegation Applauds AmeriCorps Grant for Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Lujan Secures Major Investments for National Laboratories and Environmental Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 21, 2020
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Heinrich Calls For Resignation Of Bernalillo County Sheriff Gonzales
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| July 21, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Announce Legislation To Block Federal Paramilitary Deployment To American Cities
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States, and Peter T. Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on Trump Administration to Help Secure Access to PPE to Conduct November Election Safely During Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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NM Delegation Applauds AmeriCorps Grant for Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 30 million workers depend on the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the CARES Act. That's why @HouseDemocrats included an extension in the #HeroesAct, but it's been sitting on @senatemajldr's desk for more than two months. Pass the Heroes Act, @senatemajldr."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Millions of students across the nation don't have the technology they need to learn from home. We must bridge the divide and address the #HomeworkGap that rural and Tribal students face -- especially during COVID-19. Access to the internet means access to opportunities."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "As a former Head Start kid, I'm proud to #UniteForHeadStart and join the call to invest $1.7 billion in Head Start programs in upcoming pandemic-related relief measures."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 21, 2020
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Heinrich, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Extend Deadline For Tribes To Spend CARES Act Funding
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Hon. Joe Manchin, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Tester, Western Senators Lead call for Expedited Hearing on Anti-Public Lands Crusader William Perry Pendley's Nomination to Bureau of Land Management
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Booker Leads 33 Democratic Senators Colleagues in Urging Trump to Reverse his Decision to Withdraw from the World Health Organization
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "I just joined @RepBenMcAdams in standing up to the Trump administration and voting to block funding for new nuclear testing. America has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992, and there's no scientific reason to resume explosive nuclear testing today."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 20, 2020
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Lujan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul National Stockpile, Increase Production of Lifesaving Medical Supplies
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Sen. Ben Luján
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