Public office is a public trust and I think flying coach is the least we can do to deserve that trust.
Ben Ray Luján
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Ben Ray Luján is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from New Mexico since January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2021. Luján has focused on various issues during his tenure, including economic development, healthcare, and tribal food security, advocating for policies that support New Mexico's diverse communities.
I hope this is one of many hearings that this committee will have so we can get to the bottom of this.
Do you understand that you have a responsibility to protect the health and environment of low-income, minority, tribal, and indigenous communities?
The Democratic Congressional campaign committee Ben Ray Lujan as a chair has recruited candidates across the country, more candidates than Democrats have ever had, and they fit the districts.
we need to get to the bottom of, and that we look forward to working with you.
this problem is at least a couple hundred years old, if not over 300 years old
Did the President keep his word that he would not cut Medicare and Medicaid?
This Trump budget dismantles Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. It represents an attack on working families and lifesaving programs.
I am not going to cut Social Security like every other Republican. I am not going to cut Medicare or Medicaid.
The President's budget proposal continues the Republican obsession with repealing the Affordable Care Act, which would strip healthcare away from tens of millions of Americans.
I believe it's a tragedy that seniors all across this country have to choose between rent and prescription drugs.
I believe healthcare is a right, not a luxury. I believe healthcare should be affordable no matter your income, accessible no matter where you live, high quality no matter how you're insured.
So would you agree with the CBO's score--that the CBO said at the very least that Graham-Cassidy reduces Medicaid by $1 trillion?
I look forward to seeing those scheduled so we could get to the bottom of this, and I'll be submitting more questions to the record to find out what's been investigated.
I want to thank Mr. Markwayne Mullin for leading this effort, and Mr. Kennedy as well.
It is unconscionable that Equifax failed so spectacularly to protect people's most sensitive personal data.
I certainly hope that we can get some assurances from the committee's leadership that we will have a markup and a hearing on legislation to address this mess.
the American people deserve answers and I hope you are prepared to provide them.
Our Nation's leading children's health providers advocates... have all spoken out against the Republican repeal bill.
I appreciate the clarification of the reduction, the cut of $834 billion from the Medicaid program.
At its core, the bill is a major step backwards for children and their health.





