@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
We have to honor that commitment. Support for the budget of the Indian Health Service helps ensure that we do that.
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@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
Can you tell us more about the Service's efforts to work with tribes to improve contract support cost budget estimates in 2016 and going forward?
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
I believe that the Chairman said earlier $2 billion, $100 million of funds that the IHS needs to fully fund its current construction priority list.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
Your budget includes $35 million in new funds to address sanitation needs in Indian country, which is a 44 percent increase in the program.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
We are simply not making enough progress in replacing these facilities.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
This is a good budget request, but it is worth noting that it is only a downpayment on the needs in Indian country.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
What plans does the Army have for maintaining and updating the facilities at White Sands Missile Range?
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
I think it is important when we make comparisons, and I made the comparison about $3,100 a year I think approximately per patient.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
Healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives is an important issue, and I thank you for giving it the attention it deserves.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
I do not think these are the average patients. I think they have a higher disease burden.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
Maintaining access to airspace is extremely important at White Sands Missile Range.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
Now, if you are proposing your own rule, could you address the need to have Congress--why you are requesting Congress to act on this issue?
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
I am concerned about turnover and low morale at the Indian Health Service--and the agency's reported vacancy rate of 23 percent for doctors particularly troubles me.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
Your proposed increase is only a down payment toward the actual need for the PRC program.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
Patients depend on the PRC program to cover the cost of services not provided directly by the Indian Health Service, including emergency and specialty care.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
One concern I have is that Congress sometimes makes good policies but then fails to follow through by adequately funding their implementation.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Mar 10, 2015
I am really proud to have co-sponsored legislation with you on the Scholarships and Loan Repayment Programs funded through IHS.