Tom Udall
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Tom Udall is an American politician and attorney who served as the junior United States Senator from New Mexico from 2009 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Udall previously represented New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as environmental protection, healthcare, and Native American rights. Udall has been an advocate for legislation addressing the challenges faced by the Navajo people, particularly regarding land ownership and economic development.
That's why I'm pleased to see we were able to provide a $10 million increase for alcohol and substance abuse treatment as part of the 2016 omnibus.
Thank you very much for that initiative, because I have many communities in my State that I think need that kind of initiative.
How long will it take at current funding levels to complete work on the current priority list?
They both have been designated colonias, and they are ineligible for some USDA rural development funds.
I support a permanent line item for the Office of Technology Transitions and its critical missions.
So when your children stand in front of you, stand in front of the adults and say stop it, enough is enough, it is well past time to act.
It's going to be an uphill battle for this subcommittee to fully fund your proposal given the flat budget caps in 2017.
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.





