Haaland commits to adhering to the law if confirmed.
02/22/2021
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New Mexico has some of the worst poverty rates in the Nation. In fact, half of our population is Medicaid eligible.
We are asking for a $24 million line item ask to support the tribal task.
The shutdown illustrated the importance of providing funds to Indian Country in some form of advance.
Congress must not take our treaty and trust responsibilities lightly.