“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordApril 12, 2021
I think that is basically a big job and task of us as public servants.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico
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Leger Fernandez discusses the role of public servants in creating economic opportunities.

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