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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.
I know Senator Durbin is on the floor so I am going to wrap up very quickly. I first want to thank Senator Franken, who came down here and advocated for his State and for Native Americans across the country. I thank Senator Heitkamp for…
thank you for your recognition. Let me just say, at the beginning, I thank the Chair for the bipartisanship with which we both work on the Indian Affairs Committee. I very much appreciate that. We are here with a few Members. I rise with…
we have been joined by Senator Heitkamp of North Dakota. I appreciate her work on the subcommittee, her incredibly hard work and hard dedication that she has put in. She has been a champion for her Tribes in North Dakota, a champion for…
Just this past week, we learned that the State Department spent approximately $15,000 at a Trump Hotel in Vancouver when the President's daughter stayed there.
On March 8, I wrote to Secretary Tillerson, along with Senators Whitehouse and Blumenthal, asking what, if any, taxpayer resources are being spent to secure Trump organization commercial real estate around the globe.
I really believe that taxpayers are entitled to know how their money is being spent.
Do you believe that career Foreign Service and civil service officers serve an important role in our Nation's diplomacy?
I was pleased that this request includes $5 million to support the design for a new facility in Alamo, New Mexico.
I am disappointed that this budget does not invest more in loan repayment and scholarship programs.
It plays a critical role in supporting educational needs of Indian students by making sure Native students have school supplies, culturally-based extracurricular opportunities, academic tutoring and other critical tools to ensure a…
We owe Indian Country nothing less and we owe our Native youth nothing less.
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