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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 27, 2021

We need to work together to find solutions that will benefit our Native populations.

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Apr 27, 2021

Thank you, Chair, and I thank my colleagues.

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Apr 27, 2021

I appreciate all the conversation that is taking place surrounding Project ECHO, which we all know is a telementoring program for health professionals developed at the University of New Mexico by Dr. Sanjeev Arora.

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Apr 27, 2021

I was pleased to see Secretary Becerra issue guidance this morning, removing barriers for qualified practitioners to treat with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.

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Apr 27, 2021

It is my understanding that about 70 percent of homes on Navajo Nation lack broadband.

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Apr 27, 2021

I still don't understand how someone can get in an airplane in Los Angeles, connectivity in the air at 30,000 feet, land in New York or in Miami and stay connected to the internet, yet our students that live in communities where those…

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Apr 26, 2021

It's critical to understand how we best protect our communities in times of crisis.

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Apr 26, 2021

Misleading and contradictory information about the coronavirus on social media platforms and broadcast media has done real harm.

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Apr 26, 2021

We can't just give scammers a slap on the wrist, especially when people's lives and livelihoods are on the line.

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Apr 26, 2021

In New Mexico, we started seeing COVID-19 scams as early as last March.

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Apr 26, 2021

Robocalls aren't just a nuisance, they are used to take advantage of elderly and vulnerable populations.

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Apr 26, 2021

I was proud to cosponsor the Child Care for Working Families Act, which was included in President Biden's American Families Plan.

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