Tom Udall actually said...

"This means that IHS can no longer bill for Medicare and Medicaid services and that in many instances tribal members will have to travel long distances to get care."

"I continue to hear from tribal leaders in New Mexico, including the Mescalero Apache Tribe and others who are concerned for the well-being of their people."

"But that's just a temporary fix, and we must do more."

"It's absolutely intolerable for any IHS emergency facility to close for any amount of time, and cutbacks to essential services like obstetrics are also unacceptable."