Deb Haaland actually said...

"I urge the committee to provide robust funding for victim advocates in state courts, especially for indigenous people experiencing this more than normal, higher rate of sexual assault and domestic vio..."

"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."