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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.

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Apr 25, 2018

Public office is a public trust and I think flying coach is the least we can do to deserve that trust.

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Apr 25, 2018

I hope this is one of many hearings that this committee will have so we can get to the bottom of this.

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Apr 25, 2018

Do you understand that you have a responsibility to protect the health and environment of low-income, minority, tribal, and indigenous communities?

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Mar 13, 2018

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.

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Feb 27, 2018

we need to get to the bottom of, and that we look forward to working with you.

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Feb 27, 2018

this problem is at least a couple hundred years old, if not over 300 years old

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Feb 27, 2018

People have been getting killed in all parts of America for too long.

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Feb 14, 2018

Did the President keep his word that he would not cut Medicare and Medicaid?

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Feb 14, 2018

This Trump budget dismantles Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. It represents an attack on working families and lifesaving programs.

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Feb 14, 2018

I am not going to cut Social Security like every other Republican. I am not going to cut Medicare or Medicaid.

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Feb 14, 2018

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.

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Feb 14, 2018

I believe it's a tragedy that seniors all across this country have to choose between rent and prescription drugs.

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Feb 14, 2018

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.

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Feb 14, 2018

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?

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Feb 14, 2018

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.

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Nov 8, 2017

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Ms. Schakowsky.

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Nov 8, 2017

I want to thank Mr. Markwayne Mullin for leading this effort, and Mr. Kennedy as well.

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Oct 2, 2017

It is unconscionable that Equifax failed so spectacularly to protect people's most sensitive personal data.

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Oct 2, 2017

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.

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Oct 2, 2017

the American people deserve answers and I hope you are prepared to provide them.

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Jun 22, 2017

Our Nation's leading children's health providers advocates... have all spoken out against the Republican repeal bill.

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Jun 22, 2017

I appreciate the clarification of the reduction, the cut of $834 billion from the Medicaid program.

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Jun 22, 2017

The U.S. and its healthcare legislation fails to meet children's needs.

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Jun 22, 2017

Medicaid is the single largest health insurer for children.

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Jun 22, 2017

At its core, the bill is a major step backwards for children and their health.

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