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“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordJune 16, 2021
Would you agree that Hispanic serving institutions need more funding to counter the effects of the pandemic and the years of chronic underfunding?
Said by
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Lujan emphasizes the need for increased funding for Hispanic serving institutions post-pandemic.

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