the governor has unilaterally re-imposed very restrictive work requirements on SNAP recipients, even though there are no jobs

New Mexico is the 5th largest state in terms of land mass. In contrast, we are 36th in population.

We want folks to get work opportunities, and we don't want being eligible for public benefits to create an environment where you are not succeeding.

I have no doubt that this is going to further exacerbate the problem that you have testified about.

charity helps to support the government programs is an important concept and it is an important partnership.

In New Mexico, we have permanent SNAP lines at the commissary on the Air Force base, because we have such high poverty rates...

the support from Congress to see that happen is probably essential.

Mr. President, last night was a historic moment in the Senate. After years and years of negotiations and collaboration, after working with stakeholders across the country, we made tremendous progress toward historic, bipartisan…

I thank again Senator Heitkamp. I just wish to say how important this is for the State of New Mexico, in part from the perspective that our economy has been incredibly challenged in the last few years. Coming out of the recessions, we have…

I thank Senator Heitkamp for her leadership on this issue. I thank the Presiding Officer for his contributions to allow us to reach what has been an incredible example of a bipartisan, balanced energy package, something we haven't seen for…

Mr. President, I couldn't agree with Chairman Inhofe more. I know he knew Senator Lautenberg very well and worked with him on the committee and off the committee on a variety of issues. He was very committed to his grandchildren. As…

I want specificity. Exactly, what are you doing to close those holes, to assure that those gaps get narrowed?

What could we have done better to maybe not approve that Ms. Malik came to the United States in the first place?

What more can we be doing to share information?

Could you be specific about that?

Mr. President, I rise to urge consideration of the President's nominee for Ambassador to Mexico. I do so for two simple reasons: One, this is a critical position, vacant since July, and, two, Roberta Jacobson is highly qualified for this…

the administration remains committed to a stable and secure Afghanistan, and we remain convinced that a negotiated settlement between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban is the surest way to end the conflict.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 2:15 p.m. There being no objection, the Senate, at 12:19 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mr…