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Deb Haaland

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Deb Haaland is a prominent American politician and member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior since March 16, 2021. She previously represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2019, until her appointment as Secretary. Haaland is notable for being one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress, marking a significant milestone in U.S. political history.

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Feb 10, 2020

I just think that there is more information that needs to be included.

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Feb 10, 2020

If we allow these noxious beliefs to continue, as our diversity continues across the country, this is what we are dealing with.

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Feb 10, 2020

I think that as we look into sources of missing data, we might be able to pick that back up.

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Feb 10, 2020

Well, it just seems to me in terms of the survey, I think that, you know, if we do not have many minority veterans filling out the survey.

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Feb 5, 2020

I am especially grateful that you worked to significantly increase funding for implementation of the Violence Against Women's Act in Indian Country because more than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska native women have experienced violence…

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Feb 5, 2020

I urge you to fully fund the LCWF at the authorized $900 million level, although last week the President did tweet his support for making LWCF full funding mandatory, so perhaps it won't be necessary, but we will see.

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Feb 5, 2020

We need our Federal partners' help in protecting the habitat and continuing to raise fish in our hatcheries.

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Feb 5, 2020

We are taught that we are connected to Mother Earth, and that, you know, being salmon people, we are taught that when our salmon go away, then we cease to exist.

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Feb 5, 2020

The tribe is carrying the water for our Federal relatives, and carrying the trust responsibility to not just our Puyallup tribal community.

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Feb 5, 2020

I am also grateful to you for including a year-long moratorium on new oil and gas leasing within 10 miles of the Chaco Culture National Historic Park in Fiscal Year 2020, which is my ancestral homeland, and for funding a cultural resources…

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Feb 4, 2020

While many families have expressed appreciation for the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, they have also shared their frustrations with other aspects of the program.

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Feb 4, 2020

We must push back on the abdication of Fair Housing process and stand up for families' rights to have a voice in their housing community.

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Feb 4, 2020

Thank you, Chairwoman, and thank you to the panelists and the families for being here today and for sharing your concerns and ideas on how we can improve the care for EFMP families.

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Feb 4, 2020

As a career-long community organizer, I understand the value of ensuring everyone in any community has a chance to participate in our government.

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Feb 4, 2020

all citizens have a right to participate in this process and the President's rule effectively silences the very communities that the Fair Housing Act was enacted to protect and that is shameful, in my opinion.

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Feb 4, 2020

Thank you all, again, so much for being here.

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Jan 30, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. The President's reckless behavior unnecessarily escalated an already simmering conflict with Iran. The assassination of General Qasem Soleimani, without consulting Congress, led us to the brink of war…

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Jan 28, 2020

I think he would be proud of every single one of you for carrying on his legacy, so thank you for that.

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Jan 28, 2020

In my home state of New Mexico, hate crimes have increased over 400 percent.

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Jan 28, 2020

Children have lost their parents, parents have lost their children, and yet we can't figure out how to stop reliving this nightmare.

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Jan 28, 2020

Thank you, Mr. Shaffir, for your strength, courage, and sacrifice.

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Jan 8, 2020

Thank you for your persistence and integrity in the face of opposition for the higher purposes of equality and justice.

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Jan 8, 2020

This entire country was once Indian Country... Federal recognition is a process that has been established because of colonialism.

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Dec 18, 2019

I stand before you as a Representative of New Mexico, a place where we believe in dignity and respect for all. In Congress, I have been fighting for them. We have been working to make healthcare more affordable, education accessible, and…

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Dec 16, 2019

I urge my colleagues to support the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. Haaland) that the House suspend the rules and…

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