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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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Oct 2, 2018

Yes. And Mr. Webre, there is no doubt that the maps are not accurate?

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Oct 2, 2018

This is one where the industry controls the data, and has all the power. And when tribes do challenge the data, it is costly, it is time-consuming, and Indian Tribes don't often win.

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Oct 2, 2018

Seeing it first-hand is tremendously important.

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Oct 2, 2018

Nearly one-third of the kids in New Mexico are at risk of falling behind in school, simply because they can't get on the internet at home.

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Oct 2, 2018

Your written testimony highlights the importance of tribal consultation, and tribal partnerships to shrink the digital divide in Indian Country.

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Oct 2, 2018

The first question I asked earlier had to do with tribal consultation and it being very important to shrinking the digital divide.

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Oct 2, 2018

When exactly will this Committee see accurate data from the E-Rate program about its work in tribal lands?

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Oct 2, 2018

What practical recommendations are needed to help tribes access this Federal funding?

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Oct 2, 2018

I think if we work with the tribes together, I think we can help them out.

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Oct 2, 2018

I can look at this map and tell you off the top of my head how flawed this map is.

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Oct 2, 2018

Would you say the requirement of being designated an ETC is having a disparate impact on tribes to receive more Federal funding?

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Oct 2, 2018

I couldn't agree with Senator Schatz more.

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