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Free-trade votes are often tough votes, and I’m pleased that Sen. Bingaman and Congressman Pearce supported job-creating and market-opening agreements approved last week. It’s too bad that Sen. Udall only supported one and Congressmen Luján and Heinrich didn’t support any. Continue Reading
Given the turmoil on the Public Regulation Commission in the last 10 years, I hope that New Mexicans demand reform of this very important commission. As a former PRC candidate, here are my thoughts on what needs to be done. Continue Reading
Hispanics must know that we have a choice; no longer do we have to support the party that no longer represents our values. Continue Reading
Because New Mexico ranks near the bottom in job creation, our congressional delegation should vote for free-trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. If Congress doesn’t ratify these agreements soon, many will wonder if our leaders are serious about creating jobs and getting our economy back on track. Continue Reading
As Chinese President Hu Jintao completes his state visit to the United States, my fellow New Mexicans should consider this key fact: For four of the last 10 years, China was New Mexico’s number one export market, supporting thousands of jobs. Continue Reading
With nothing to show for it, Governor Bill Richardson has just returned from another so-called “trade mission” to Cuba to meet with the communist regime’s dictators. Meanwhile, New Mexico lags behind other states in exports. Clearly, our state needs to get serious about trade. Continue Reading