There is real bipartisan--there is a bipartisan sweet spot on this issue if we can get the information from you and then try to move forward with some legislation.
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.
EPA is charged with reviewing and reporting on this issue, but has failed to produce the required reports.
I supported the creation of this program when I served in the House, but I'm becoming concerned with its implementation now.
As you know, I mean, this has been an issue that's been studied for 30 years by exposure scientists, and there is very, very strong scientific evidence there in terms of the damage that can be done.
One of the first acts as EPA Administrator was to revoke the food tolerances for chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to brain damage and to worker and bystander poisonings.
I need your assurance that EPA is going to take a comprehensive look at chemicals and their impacts on public health and the environment, not a limited review focused solely on uses that help shield chemical companies from regulation of…
It's critical to the health of those living downstream from the Gold King Mine.
EPA took full responsibility for the accident. We owe it to the Navajo and others harmed to make things right.
We owe it to the Navajo Nation, the Navajo people, and others harmed by this spill to ensure that they are compensated for business losses and property damage they've suffered.
How do you expect the States to do more and then cut their budgets 45 percent?
I know you dismiss the problem of climate change, but these programs are about the air we breathe and having clean air.
Will you commit to heeding this subcommittee's direction on staffing changes, including potential office closures or moves and major staff reductions, instead of prejudging congressional action?
Can you confirm that you will continue the long-standing practice of responding to all questions, including written correspondence, from both majority and minority Members of this subcommittee?
These cuts are not an attempt to rein in spending; they are intentional steps to undermine science and ignore environmental and public health realities.
The training pipeline would be negatively impacted if those F-16s were then to be suddenly moved again.
The STOP Act would prohibit the export of sacred Native American items and increase penalties for stealing and illegally trafficking in tribal patrimony.
These cuts would have undeniable impacts to the landscape and to the ability of the public to access and enjoy our public lands.
In my view, a budget that cuts $54 billion from non-defense programs is anything but balanced.





