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NM delegation works to rescind mineral payment sequestration cuts
The congressional delegation is going hard after a specific cut because of sequestration: the Department of the Interior (DOI) withholding royalties from mining done in the states. The states receive 50 percent of the revenues resulting from the leasing of mineral resources on federal public domain lands within their borders according to the Mineral Leasing Act. The DOI has said the state’s share is subject to sequestration. New Mexico lost $25 million in funding because of the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Economy, Energy, Environment, Featured
Senators suggest Damon Martinez for US Attorney spot
US Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich selected Damon Martinez as the choice to replace Kenneth Gonzales as U.S. Attorney in New Mexico. Gonzales has been nominated for a federal judgeship by President Barack Obama. Senators from the state select a nominee for the president, but the president has the final say. In this case, Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich suggested Martinez in a letter to Obama. “We are pleased to recommend Damon Martinez to be … Read entire article »
Filed under: Courts, Delegation, Featured
Heinrich, Udall responds to immigration reform proposal
Sen. Martin Heinrich released a video statement after the introduction of an immigration reform package from a group of eight U.S. Senators, known as the “Gang of Eight.” Heinrich said that he looks forward to reviewing the full legislation that was introduced yesterday and revealed in a press conference today. “I applaud my colleagues in the Senate who worked together to address this critical issue,” Heinrich said in his video statement. “Successful reform should include a visa … Read entire article »
Filed under: Delegation, Featured, Immigration
NM Senators support expanded background checks but can’t overcome filibuster
The U.S. Senate voted down all attempts to curtail gun violence, including an amendment that would have expanded gun background checks to all sales at gun shows and on purchases made on the internet. To be more accurate, the Senate voted against breaking a filibuster on the amendments — a majority voted to move forward, but it was unable to break the filibuster. Both New Mexico U.S. Senators voted to move forward. There were other amendments that … Read entire article »
Filed under: Delegation, Featured
Obama names Rio Grande del Norte a national monument (updated)
With the stroke of a pen, President Barack Obama named an area in northern New Mexico a national monument. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and his predecessor former U.S. Jeff Bingaman were on hand at the ceremony for the designation. It was one of five national national monument designations that Obama named on Monday. “These sites honor the pioneering heroes, spectacular landscapes and rich history that have shaped our extraordinary country,” said President Obama in a statement sent by … Read entire article »
Filed under: Environment, Featured
Udall’s office says Hagel filibuster may show more need for reform
Nearly all Republican Senators voted to delay the confirmation of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense on Thursday. The Republican Senators denied that it was actually a filibuster. The Washington Post has an explanation on what is exactly going on. Sarah Binder, an expert on legislative politics at George Washington University, explains what looks to be a distinction without a difference. “Technically, there’s no hard or fast definition of what constitutes a filibuster,” said Binder. “There’s just … Read entire article »
Filed under: Delegation, Featured
Obama delivers State of the Union, delegation reacts
President Barack Obama gave the first State of the Union address of his second term in office Tuesday evening, calling for up-or-down votes on his proposals related to guns and calling for an increase of the minimum wage to $9.00 an hour. The backdrop of recent shootings hung over the speech, as many members of Congress wore green ribbons to honor shooting victims. Many survivors of gun violence were also in the chambers as guests of members … Read entire article »
Filed under: Delegation, Featured, National News
Senators seek applicants for new US Attorney
Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced they are seeking applicants for the soon-to-be vacant position of U.S. Attorney. The current United States Attorney for New Mexico Kenneth Gonzales has been nominated for a federal judgeship by President Barack Obama. Gonzales will still need to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become a federal judge. Senators Udall and Heinrich will present a short-list of candidates to President Barack Obama to officially nominate. The United States Attorney … Read entire article »
Filed under: Courts, Delegation
Senators respond to Interior Secretary nomination
President Barack Obama announced his pick to replace Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar is Sally Jewell The New York Times notes that Jewell has ties to oil companies as well as conservation groups. Jewell is currently the chief executive of Recreational Equipment Inc. The position is very important to states in the Western United States, including New Mexico. The position has stewardship over federally-owned lands. Senator Tom Udall was reportedly considered for the job. Udall was obviously not … Read entire article »
Filed under: Delegation, Featured
Heinrich co-sponsors Udall filibuster reform resolution
The officer of Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., has co-sponsored the Senate resolution put forward by Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M., Jeff Merkely, D-Ore., and Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, to amend filibuster rules. Heinrich had previously supported the efforts to amend the Senate filibuster rules by using the “constitutional option” but had not taken a stance on Udall’s specific reforms until now. “The abuse of the filibuster over the last decade has prevented vital legislation like the DREAM Act and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Delegation, Featured
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