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Congress & Federal Gov

U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

Senate Democrats file resolution calling for Kennedy’s resignation from HHS

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

Twenty-three Senate Democrats filed a resolution of disapproval Thursday calling for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign, citing concerns about his stance on vaccines and […]

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján questions HHS Sec. RFK Jr. / Sept. 4, 2025 / C-SPAN
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Video: ‘Gibberish’ or ‘my New Mexico accent?’ Exchange gets heated between Luján and RFK Jr.

by NM Political Report Supported by NM Political Report September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

In a rare bi-partisan challenge to the Trump administration’s people and policy, voices were raised and tensions flared in a three-hour U.S. Senate hearing Thursday featuring U.S. Health and Human […]

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján convened a roundtable discussion Thursday with New Mexico public broadcasting leaders to address the devastating impact of federal funding cuts that will eliminate $5.8 million in annual support for stations across the state.
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Senate Democrats reintroduce comprehensive child care bill amid criticism of Trump policies

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

A group of Senate Democrats led by New Mexico Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján reintroduced legislation last week aimed at making child care more affordable and accessible, while […]

New Mexico will receive $2 million for AmeriCorps, initially withheld by the Trump administration. (AmeriCorps)
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New Mexico DOJ challenge to Trump funding freezes helps New Mexico AmeriCorps recover $2 million for local programs

Avatar photo by Alex Ross Supported by NM Political Report September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

New Mexico’s AmeriCorps programs will see funding restored after the Trump administration declined to pursue a funding freeze challenged by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and other attorneys general. […]

Rep. Melanie Stansbury delivers floor remarks Tuesday accusing government officials of orchestrating a massive cover-up in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
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Rep. Stansbury: Epstein cover-up goes ‘all the way to the top’

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news Supported by NM Political Report September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., accused government officials of orchestrating a massive cover-up in the Jeffrey Epstein case after meeting with victims who shared their stories publicly for the first time, […]

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