Rubén Gallego
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Rubén Gallego is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arizona's 7th congressional district since January 6, 2015. Born on November 20, 1979, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, immigration reform, and education during his time in office. Gallego, a former Marine, has been an advocate for military families and has worked to improve access to healthcare for veterans. He has also been involved in efforts to address gun violence and climate change.
Mar 11, 2020
Congress has the opportunity to uphold the Federal trust responsibility by protecting Oak Flat.
Mar 11, 2020
We ask you to carefully consider and keep this in mind as this process continues.
Mar 11, 2020
We are here again today to discuss the disregard for the rights of Native Americans and the destruction of their sacred sites--this time for the construction of a new dangerous and destructive copper mine near the town of Superior, Arizona.
Mar 11, 2020
We are here again today to discuss a disregard for the rights of Native Americans and the destruction of their sacred sites.
Mar 11, 2020
Today, we will examine the detrimental effects that the proposed mining operations will have on tribal historical, cultural, and sacred sites located in Southeastern Arizona.
Mar 11, 2020
the land this mine would destroy includes the Chi'chil Bildagoteel Historic District, known more broadly by its English translation, 'Oak Flat.'
Mar 11, 2020
All in all, this mine is an environmental and human rights disaster in the making, and the land exchange should not be allowed to move forward.
Mar 9, 2020
I really would hope that the committee would work with me to ensure that, you know, we don't allow Congress' voice to be not heard again.
Mar 9, 2020
the fact that I think the process was just tossed aside from the 2017 NDAA, it is just--you know, for me, it is quite galling.
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