Now is the time to repeal Obamacare
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Recently, the House of Representatives acted to fully repeal Obamacare. I call on the Senate to follow the House’s lead. Continue Reading
NM needs to protect commercial space companies
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With Spaceport America, we stand on the brink of a new, exciting and prosperous adventure. Let New Mexico continue to lead this industry. Continue Reading
President destroys conscience protections
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President Obama and his cabinet have infringed upon a basic private right their newest sweeping federal mandate. Continue Reading
Balancing economic development and conservation
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I will continue to fight for reasonable solutions that protect the environment, protect species and protect workers, but do not hamstring our economy. Continue Reading
I won’t vote to bail out the postal service
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The U.S. Postal Service must deal with its structural problems, hold down costs, and find new sources of revenue. I did not vote to bail out the big banks, and I will not vote to bail out the U.S. Postal Service. Continue Reading
Local resource management increases public safety, creates jobs
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I have continually said forest management can only be done successfully if local government is an equal with the federal government. That’s finally happening in Otero County, and it’s a positive step. Continue Reading
We must remember to thank our veterans
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I hope other communities will follow Roswell’s lead and take part in recognizing their veterans and restoring patriotism. It is time for us to join together again, following the example of heroic men and women from the Greatest Generation, and face the mounting challenges ahead. Continue Reading
Meeting with constituents is top priority
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Many of my colleagues have not held any town halls during Congress’ August district work period, but I have because I know how important it is for our government to be accountable to the public. Continue Reading
Time for responsible forest management
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Healthy forest management has been prevented by a barrage of environmental lawsuits that advocate reckless policies and hamstring responsible and effective use of taxpayer dollars. Continue Reading
It’s time for a realistic Middle East policy
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During his meeting with President Obama last week at the White House, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that “a peace based on illusions will crash eventually on the rocks of Middle Eastern reality.” He’s right. Continue Reading
A time to celebrate
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Upon learning of the death of Osama bin Laden, our nation was filled with renewed pride. The celebration was the appropriate response of a grateful nation to so many who have given so much. Continue Reading
We must allow Americans to go back to work
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Drilling platforms are not simply switches that can be turned on and off at will. They are workplaces, sources of livelihood and security for the thousands of Americans who were once employed there. Continue Reading
New Mexicans speak out on Gila road closings
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Open access to the Gila has always made this a treasure to be enjoyed by all. Now, the Forest Service wants to take away that freedom. Continue Reading
Getting New Mexico back to work
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We need to make the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts permanent, freeze non-defense, non-veterans affairs discretionary spending at 2008 levels, and agree to a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. Continue Reading
Teague needs to vote against health-care bill
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Congressman Teague says he hasn’t decided how he’ll vote on this bill. But what he needs to remember is that he represents the interests of New Mexicans, and this health-care legislation will have severe, negative impacts. Continue Reading