Raul Ruiz: “Thank you Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to be here today with my colleagues and have the opportunity to attend this…”

Republicans just passed their big, ugly law that rips Medicaid by nearly a trillion dollars, adds 15 million people uninsured, and raises costs for everybody. Now, to add insult to injury, they refuse to extend the Affordable Care Act…

These conditions make it clear that the need for action on the New River is still present.

As the Select Subcommittee gathers today, our Nation faces a pivotal moment when it comes to the future of pandemic prevention and preparedness.

For residents of Calexico, this is a direct environmental threat and public health crisis.