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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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Jun 2, 2026

I’m a single mom. I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck. I survived off of SNAP and WIC. I’m over 35 years sober. I started school later in life and paid my own way. These are the same struggles so many New Mexicans face today.

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Jun 1, 2026

I will always put New Mexicans above politics.

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Jun 1, 2026

No matter the outcome tomorrow, this campaign is for New Mexicans. Donald Trump is making us sicker, poorer, and hungrier – and New Mexicans deserve to be able to pay for groceries and rent in the same month, have access to a quality…

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May 29, 2026

I just want you to know that I believe in each and every one of you.

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May 4, 2025

Over 84% of Native American men and women experience violence in their lifetimes.

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Feb 17, 2025

I am grateful that Leonard can now go home to his family.

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Feb 10, 2025

why can't our families pay our bills? Crime, poverty, homelessness, addiction.

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Feb 10, 2025

here in New Mexico, struggle makes you fierce.

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Feb 10, 2025

New Mexico is rich in tradition and spirit, rich in natural resources, so why can't our families pay our bills?

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Feb 10, 2025

the problems we face now are bigger than ever, and we must be fierce to solve them.

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Feb 10, 2025

Crime, poverty, homelessness, addiction. They will keep pulling us down if we do the same things and expect a different result.

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Feb 10, 2025

But the problems we face now are bigger than ever, and we must be fierce to solve them.

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Apr 30, 2024

As I have said many, many times, our public lands belong to all Americans. I am proud of the work we have been able to do to lift up our public lands so that the outdoor recreation industry can grow.

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Apr 30, 2024

We want to get great folks working on our public lands, and we can only do that if they have a place to live.

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Apr 30, 2024

The Colorado River Basin, of course, we know that it is crucial to 30 Tribal Nations there.

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Apr 30, 2024

I see this bill as working in conjunction with DOI's recently finalized renewable energy rule and the ongoing Western solar PEIS process.

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Apr 30, 2024

I am glad that you and the Biden administration are advancing historic action on climate change, commensurate with what this moment in history demands.

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Apr 30, 2024

U.S. oil production on public lands and waters is at an all-time high, and that is verifiable information on a website.

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Apr 30, 2024

I really believe that is the key, and we will follow that and move forward.

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Apr 30, 2024

there are millions of acres of leased, non-producing Federal lands, and there are thousands of approved permits to drill that the industry is letting sit unused.

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Apr 30, 2024

the Department of the Interior is personally responsible for getting out the door and into communities tens of billions of dollars.

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Apr 30, 2024

you have shown in no uncertain terms that our public lands and waters are no longer a breeding ground for corporate polluter greed.

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Apr 30, 2024

Reliable water is crucial to tribal communities, and this permanent funding for settlements will help us work with tribes and Congress to meet our trust responsibilities to ensure that tribal communities receive the water resources they…

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