We should see the pandemic as an opportunity to build an even stronger support system for American families.
Catherine Cortez Masto
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Catherine Cortez Masto is the junior United States senator from Nevada, having taken office on January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she made history as the first Latina senator in U.S. history. Before her election to the Senate, Cortez Masto served as the Attorney General of Nevada from 2007 to 2015, where she focused on consumer protection and public safety issues. She has been an advocate for various policies, including healthcare access, immigration reform, and economic development in Nevada.
Can I get a commitment from you that we can work with you, that you are willing even to come to the committee?
We have fallen fall short of our treaty obligations to provide for the physical, mental, and spiritual health of Native Americans.
The challenges faced by Native communities require urgent attention and action from Congress.
I really appreciate the point you made recognizing the cultural and spiritual health of our Native peoples.
Accessing health care beyond IHS is so critically important for our tribal nations and our citizens.
We have tools in the United States that have put us in a position to protect our national security.
In this type of labor market, there is no upward pressure on wages because when people are desperate for work, they are willing to take lower-paying jobs.
We are not done here at the Federal level with our monetary and fiscal policy in addressing the economic crisis.
Wouldn't you agree that Congress' investment in workforce and workforce development and helping developing those skills for that workforce would be important?
I introduced the End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing Act. I would ask you to commit to reviewing my bill and considering the value of implementing this policy.
I want to thank you for taking the time with me prior to this hearing to go through some issues and talk about how we can collaboratively work together for the State of Nevada.
I also recognize, as a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, the historic nature of your nomination as the first Native American woman nominated by the President to lead the Department of the Interior.
So, Mrs. Guzman, given the importance of gaming to Nevada's economic recovery, will you commit to working with me to be sure that the legal gaming small businesses continue to have access to PPP, SBA loans, and the like, as they try to…
I am going to ask both Dr. Hsu and Dr. Birol--you know, part of the conversation that I think is important for the Paris Agreement is not whether there is enforcement, not whether we can ensure their carbon reduction, it is the fact that…
This is our moonshot. This is it. In this century, this is what we have to tackle.
Yes, and with that said, I do understand. Listen, China is trying to decarbonize by 2060, but we also know China is continuing to invest in fossil fuels from emerging countries, right?
I have watched China take advantage economically over the United States and other countries and they are still pursuing that.
Nevada is third in the Nation for the total number of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness.
Senator Cramer and I both introduced this bipartisan bill, the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act.





