Heinrich on Thursday’s Capitol Hill Incident
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
Letter to the Editor: Voice Opposition to Shutdown
By Rep. Stephanie Garcia RichardGovernor Joins New Mexico Kindergarteners in World Record Reading Attempt
STATE news:
Santa Fe – Gov. Susana Martinez will join students in Santa Fe today to participate in the national “Read for the Record” Event.
Martinez and the students will join millions of others in reading the same book, on the same day to promote literacy and attempt to break the current world record.
For the last two years, Martinez and students in New Mexico have participated in breaking the world record for adults reading to children in a single day. Read More
Republican Women Meet Oct. 10
GOP News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.10 at the Ridgepark Clubhouse, 505 Oppenheimer Dr. The guest speaker will be from Hope Pregnancy Center.
All registered Republican women are invited. Members are reminded to bring non-perishable food items for LA Cares and toiletries for the Women’s Shelter in Espanola.
Call Donna MacDonald at 662-4001 for further information. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Never Imagined Myself As An Extremist
By NANCY T. BELL In answer to Senator Udall I am disappointed that you would call me, someone you represent, an extremist. I have conversations frequently with folks with whom I disagree. I never talk to them in a disparaging way and they are always cordial to me. We respect each other’s opinion.
Luján Statement on Government Shutdown
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement on the government shutdown.
“I am deeply disappointed that House Republicans’ continued efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act have forced a government shutdown. The Affordable Care Act is the law of the land – upheld by the Supreme Court and accepted by the American people in the last election.
“It is clear that House Republicans would rather see the government shut down, New Mexico workers furloughed, and services halted Read More
Pearce Vows to Pay Back Salary During Shutdown
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce released a statement saying that the Senate must join the House and end the government shutdown.
As of tonight (Monday), the Democrat-controlled Senate has refused to pass any of the three continuing resolutions proposed by the House of Representatives. As a result, the federal government will shut down until an agreement can be reached to resume government funding.
“I have always believed that Congress should be held to the same standards as everyone else,” Pearce said. “As a result, I have made the difficult decision Read More
Udall Statement on Government Shutdown
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall released the following statement:
“A small minority of extremists in the Republican party is now holding the entire country hostage over a law that has cleared the Congress and the Supreme Court, and survived a presidential election. Insisting on a government shutdown to prove a point isn’t leadership, it’s a temper tantrum, and the American people are rightly disgusted.
“In New Mexico, the impacts of a shutdown will be felt immediately as our civilian employees are sent home from military installations, Read More
Government Shuts Down … Now What?
Members of the Cabinet watch as President Obama makes a televised statement earlier today in the Roosevelt Room of the White House about the looming government shutdown. Official White House Photo by David Lienemann
WHITE HOUSE News:
President Obama delivered remarks from the White House Press Briefing Room today about what the shutdown will mean for the country.
While some services will continue –- social security checks, postal service, operations related to national security or public safety –- a number of changes will go into effect immediately.
Office buildings will close. Paychecks Read More
Governor Promotes Employment Connection Offices for Workers 50 & Older
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez wants to remind New Mexicans 50 and older about a program that can help them find work.
The 50+ Employment Connection at the Aging and Long-Term Services Department provides general job search assistance for anyone 50 years and older. Staff and volunteers can help polish resumes, develop “networking” cards, and help with interview skills and computer tutoring.
The Aging Department held an informational event Friday at the Santa Fe 50+ Employment Connection Center at the Toney Anaya Building, 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe (505-476-4623.) Read More
Udall Responds to Latest Push by House to Shut Down Government
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.N., released the following statement on the latest attempt by the U.S. House of Representatives to push the nation to a government shutdown:
“Shutting down the government over an issue that was settled in the last election isn’t leadership, it’s political gamesmanship at its worst.
“A shutdown would cause hardship for thousands of people in New Mexico, hurt our already struggling economy, and delay military pay and veterans’ benefits. It would be an insult to the workers at Read More
Udall Urges FTC to Investigate Phone Scams
U.S. Senate News:
WASHINGTON – Friday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., wrote a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, asking her to take “aggressive action” to investigate and prevent telephone scams targeting utility customers in New Mexico.
More than 130 New Mexico utility customers have been targeted so far. Some have lost of thousands of dollars in the telephone scams, in which callers threaten to disconnect electric service unless the customer sends money via prepaid card or online payment.
The scammers are using a practice known as caller ID “spoofing,” in Read More
Udall Backs Bill to Reform Surveillance Program
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – Friday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., announced his support for a new bipartisan bill to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and ensure Americans’ rights to free speech and freedom from unreasonable searches are protected.
“The National Security Agency’s mission is to protect our nation from foreign threats, and I support that goal, but it is becoming clear that millions of Americans’ communications are being swept up in their dragnet,” Udall said. “I have been concerned about the potential for abuse of these programs for years. We Read More
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados Will Seek 4th Term
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados in her courtroom at the Justice Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados told the Los Alamos Daily Post late Thursday that she has decided to seek re-election to a 4th four-year term.
The election for Los Alamos Magistrate Judge is November 2014 but candidates must file in March.
“After attending the recent judges conference, I came back with renewed enthusiasm … I’ve made a lot of progress and I want to see the projects I’ve started be
Udall Backs Measure to Protect Military Pay in Case of Government Shutdown
Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., announced Thursday that he is joining a bipartisan group of senators in cosponsoring a bill to protect military pay in the event of a government shutdown.
The Military Pay Protection Act, which is based on a similar proposal introduced in January, would ensure the nation’s military families, including National Guard units assisting in disaster recovery, and critical Defense Department civilian workers, would not see a delay in their paychecks if the government were to shut down.
Teamsters Local #492 Endorses Gary King for Governor
Gary KingUdall Talks Storm Recovery, Government Shutdown
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On his weekly radio press conference call, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall provided an update on federal storm recovery funding to help repair recent flood damage in New Mexico. He also discussed Republicans’ looming threat of a government shutdown and the impact it would have on the state if agreement cannot be reached prior to Oct. 1.
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Below are highlights from Udall’s remarks:
0:00 – Udall opens the call with remarks on cleanup efforts from Read More
Udall Calls on VA to Take Immediate Action on Claims Errors
U.S. SENATE News:Local GOP Attends State Central Committee Meeting
Several Los Alamos Republicans attended the Republican Party of New Mexico State Central Committee meeting Sept. 21 at Sandia Resort in Albuquerque. Front row from left, JoAnn Johnson, Norma Tech and Marie Todd. Back row from left, former Lt. Gov. Walter Bradley, Vincent Chiravelle, Bill McKerley and Robert Gibson. Photo by John Rockwell Read More
Gary King Opposes Deep Cuts to Federal Food Stamps
Attorney General Gary King
STATE News:
New Mexico Attorney General and Democratic candidate for Governor Gary King today strongly spoke out against Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives for voting to impose harsh cuts to American families who depend on federal food stamps.
Yesterday House Republicans passed billions of dollars in cuts to federal food stamps by a vote of 217-210; the cuts will push millions of American families, including those in New Mexico, into poverty during the ongoing economic slump.
“While this is a federal issue, and I intend to be the next Governor Read More
