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Unfortunately, too many Democrats cannot be trusted to support our middle class and working families. But when I’m in Congress, I will take on the elites to pass an economic plan and create jobs for the middle class, not the corporate few. Continue Reading
Senate candidate Heather Wilson left more than a few important facts out of her recent attack in the Albuquerque Journal. Most importantly she failed to mention her 11-year track record in Congress. Continue Reading
Policymakers must address the United States’ growing debt problem now or the nation could face dire consequences, two national leaders of the debate about the issue said Thursday in Las Cruces. Continue Reading
Maybe legalization with pharmacy control is the only way to keep the money out of the hands of the drug cartels. All I know is there are no other approaches that show any signs of success. Continue Reading
In spite of ideological disputes, there’s a significant level of agreement when it comes to the debate about health-care reform, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle asserted Wednesday. Continue Reading
The 2011 Domenici Public Policy Conference starts today, and among those speaking will be former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle and Gov. Susana Martinez. Continue Reading
Many of my colleagues have not held any town halls during Congress’ August district work period, but I have because I know how important it is for our government to be accountable to the public. Continue Reading
A real live hero lives in Albuquerque – one who rescued a young girl from a kidnapper. But he is not in the United States with legal status. While Antonio Diaz Chacon is a fine human being and an exceptional credit to his country, Mexico, he has to answer for being in our country without legal status. Continue Reading
To win the future for the nation and New Mexico, we need to strengthen our rural economies. Continue Reading
I may never need to defend myself, but as was said in the Old West: It’s better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it. Continue Reading
The debt ceiling deal recently reached by the White House and Congress has some negative consequences for current and future college students who rely on some forms of federal financial aid to help pay educational costs. Continue Reading
Bernalillo County Commissioner Michelle Lujan Grisham jumped into the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary today, setting up a three-way contest that also includes former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez and State Sen. Eric Griego. Continue Reading
Let’s face it. America is broke and needs to raise cash fast. Auctioning off the Constitution just might bring in a quick buyer. Continue Reading
It’s not possible to take all guns out of a society, so the way to stop attacks is to allow potential victims a means to resist them. Continue Reading
In a recent editorial published by NMPolitics.net, a former Bush Administration appointee trumpeted the necessity of passing a number of free trade agreements when instead he should have been focusing on promoting fair trade – a totally different concept. Continue Reading