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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.

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Jun 16, 2015

Since 2010, I have been urging this entity here, the CPSC, to ensure football helmets meet a safety standard that addresses concussion risk and reflect the state-of-the-art in helmet technology.

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Jun 16, 2015

There is absolutely no doubt that parents want their kids to play sports, sports are a healthy activity, and I think it clearly outweighs the risk.

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May 19, 2015

Water settlements are incredibly important in the West.

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May 19, 2015

Senator Udall. Senator McCain is right about the salt cedar, there is no doubt about it.

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May 19, 2015

We are committed to finding solutions that respect tribal sovereignty.

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May 14, 2015

Thank you, Mr. President. PATRIOT Act Today, I rise to express my longstanding concerns about the PATRIOT Act and in particular section 215, which is set to expire on June 1. A major use of this section--the bulk collection of Americans'…

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May 12, 2015

I am very skeptical of this idea.

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May 12, 2015

Many New Mexico stakeholders... are concerned that a merger might mean less for a State director to focus on New Mexico.

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May 12, 2015

Chaco Canyon is critically important to my State as an incredibly rich cultural destination, as well as a sacred place to the tribes of the Southwest.

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May 12, 2015

We need to work together to improve educational opportunities for our tribal communities.

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May 12, 2015

I am proud to have worked with my constituents and this administration to designate two of BLM's newest conservation units.

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May 12, 2015

We can't improve the BIE unless Tribes are with us.

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