I think it is important that when we are having these hearings about how to improve the Affordable Care Act it shouldn't be about repealing the Affordable Care Act.

It's a matter of balance.

there is an aggressive industry lobbying campaign to do away with the BLM's methane rule, but repeal does not hold up under scrutiny.

there is no evidence that there have been any job losses in Colorado as a result of Regulation 7.

Now I believe that access to affordable and quality health care is a right for all, not a privilege for some.

Hypocrisy isn't a term that I use lightly. Unfortunately today hypocrisy is the word that readily comes to mind.

I have to believe this comes down to the fact that the leaders of the Grand Old Party don't think that some people are grand enough to deserve health care.

In my view, the oil and gas operations should have clear Federal standards to minimize the waste of publicly-owned natural gas.

erasing this rule would result in the waste of taxpayer resources and dollars, hinder job growth in a new and growing sector, and pose a public health hazard.

Gutting Medicaid would be a disaster for 74 million Americans including nearly a million New Mexicans.

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I certainly want to work with you to ensure that the Commerce Department meets those goals in my home state of New Mexico.

I think it's for him to judge what is the appropriate disposition or non-disposition of his assets.

During my time in Congress, I've supported some trade agreements and opposed others that I believed hurt American workers and chipped away at environmental protections.