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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Delivers Floor Speech On Bipartisan Proposal To Keep Guns From Terrorists

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 2, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) spoke Tuesday on the Senate floor to urge support for the bipartisan Terrorist Firearms Prevention Act, legislation to prevent individuals who are on the No Fly List from purchasing firearms.

The legislation, led by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), was introduced today and also is cosponsored by Senators Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Angus

Council Passes Resolution To Support Pit Production

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 2, 2018

The Los Alamos County Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday to support plutonium pit production at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

kirsten@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council unanimously voiced support during its regular council meeting Tuesday night to keep plutonium pit production at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The council passed a resolution, 7-0, to support local pit production.

“This is an important project for the lab … and I am glad we are doing

Heinrich Presses NSA Director On Lack Of National Cyber Deterrence Doctrine

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the United States Cyber Command’s fiscal year 2019 budget, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) raised concerns about the lack of a national cyber deterrence strategy to prevent future Russian attempts to interfere in U.S. elections.

VIDEO: Heinrich Presses NSA Director On Lack Of National Cyber Deterrence Doctrine

In the hearing, National Security Agency (NSA) Director Admiral Michael Rogers told Heinrich that the Trump Administration’s

Chrobocinski, O’Leary Call For Ethics Investigation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2018

County Councilor James Chrobocinski

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

caclark@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Councilors James Chrobocinski and Susan O’Leary filed a request for an ethics investigation Wednesday with the County Human Resources Department.

County Councilor Susan O’Leary

The Councilors refer to allegations of financial irregularities in the administration of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) spending and what they refer to as a lack of transparency by certain County officials.

Chrobocinski explained why he feels it is important to request Read More

Regional Coalition Comes Under Fire

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2018

Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Executive Director Andrea Romero, center, answers questions from board members during Monday’s meeting in Pojoaque. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Regional Coalition of LANL Communities board members discuss the Coalition’s authority and the future of executive director Andrea Romero’s contract Monday in Pojoaque. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) board members were made Read More

Secretary Perdue Statement On Confirmation Of Bill Northey For Key USDA Post

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2018

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue

USDA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Tuesday applauded the Senate’s long-awaited confirmation of Bill Northey to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Northey will serve as Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service (FFAS).

Perdue issued the following statement:

“I applaud Bill Northey’s patience over these many months, which demonstrates what a strong leader he will be at USDA. We thank everyone who worked on his confirmation. Bill

Councilor David Izraelevitz Seeking Second Term

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 28, 2018

Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz at the Los Alamos Daily Post Monday afternoon where he discussed his decision to seek another 4-year term on the Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

caclark@ladailypost.com

David Izraelevitz has announced his intention to run for reelection to the Los Alamos County Council.

Izraelevitz was first appointed in 2011 to fill a vacancy on Council after Gov. Susanna Martinez appointed Councilor Jim Hall to fill the House seat in Dist. 43 following the death of longtime Rep. Jeannette Wallace Read More

New Mexico Democrats Cosponsor Resolution To Reinstate Net Neutrality

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 28, 2018

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― On the Net Neutrality National Day of Action, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham cosponsored a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) partisan decision on net neutrality.

The Senate CRA resolution of disapproval stands at 50 supporters, including Republican Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine.). U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle’s

Heinrich Introduces Bipartisan Proposal To Keep Guns From Terrorists

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 28, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the Terrorist Firearms Prevention Act, a proposal to prevent individuals who are on the No Fly List from purchasing firearms.

The legislation, led by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), is also cosponsored by Senators Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Angus King (I-ME), and Joe Manchin

Luján Hosts Medicaid Buy-In Roundtable

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 28, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) hosted a Medicaid Buy-In Roundtable Tuesday between representatives from the New Mexico State Legislature and some of the most prominent healthcare policy experts in the country.

Earlier this year, the New Mexico state legislature passed a Memorial that directed the New Mexico Legislative Health and Human Services (LHHS) Committee to study the policy and fiscal implications of offering a Medicaid Buy-In plan. Luján’s intended this Roundtable to assist New Mexico in developing Read More

Udall Leads Hearing On Census Data In Indian Country

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 27, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, led a oversight hearing committee earlier this month entitled “Making Indian Country Count: Native Americans and the 2020 Census” to discuss the barriers to accurate census counts in Indian Country.

“Valid and accurate census data is the bedrock of fair, proportionate representation in our democracy,” Udall said. “An inaccurate census risks underrepresentation for Tribal communities. And an undercount can lead to skewed state, local,

AFT New Mexico Endorses Statewide Races

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 27, 2018

AFT News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly, American Federation of Teachers New Mexico Executive Vice President Kathy Chavez, Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Senator Howie Morales released the following statements:

“Today we are proud to announce our union, the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico, have voted to endorse Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor of New Mexico and Howie Morales for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico.

“Each of these candidates have a proven track record of advocating for a strong

Interior Provides More Than $2.8 Million In Conservation Funding For New Mexico To Reclaim And Repurpose Abandoned Coal Mines

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 26, 2018

DOI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) today announced the availability of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation grants, which will provide $2,802,000 million to New Mexico to reclaim abandoned coal mines.

More than $300 million in AML Reclamation funding will be available to states and tribes in FY 2018.

“Restoring the usability of abandoned mine lands is an example of the Department of the Interior’s multiple-use mission of conservation in action. Interior

Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty Sworn In As DOE Under Secretary For Nuclear Security And NNSA Administrator

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 26, 2018

Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty/Courtesy photo

NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty was sworn in Thursday by Secretary Rick Perry as the Department of Energy’s Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

Administrator Gordon-Hagerty is responsible for the management and operation of NNSA in support of President Trump’s and Secretary Perry’s nuclear security agenda.

“Lisa Gordon-Hagerty exemplifies the leadership and institutional knowledge required to oversee the National

Mick Rich: Why I’m Running

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 26, 2018

Mick Rich

By MICK RICH

Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate

I’m Mick Rich, and I’m running for the U.S. Senate. I’m not a career politician. I’m an outsider and a proven job creator.

From the time I was in grade school, I wanted to build big things. I worked my way through college in construction and started my own company here in New Mexico.

Along the way learning Hard Hat Values.

What are Hard Hat Values? Always do your best work. Use teamwork for every job. And do what it takes to get the job done.

Thirty-five years ago, I chose to start my construction

More Scenes From Heinrich Visit To Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 25, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., visits members of the Los Alamos Democratic Party and community members in general Saturday at Rose Chocolatier at 149 Central Park Square to hear their concerns and questions on the issues. Heinrich visited with local folks Saturday before heading back to Washington, D.C. for meetings. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos resident Bob Walsh speaks with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich at Saturday’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Aspen Elementary School student Nishta Mukundan, 10, listens to U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich at Saturday’s Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Visits Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 25, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich with Rose Chocolatier Owner Marguerite Rose McClay Saturday Morning at 149 Central Park Square. He visited with members of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos and community members in general to hear and discuss their concerns before heading back to Washington, D.C. for meetings. See more scenes from this event later today at ladailypost.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich chats with members of the local Democratic Party and community members in general Saturday morning at Rose Chocolatier at 991 Central Park Square. See more Read More

Luján Questions UnitedHealth Group CEO Over Refusal To Cover Emergency Room Visits For Some Patients

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 24, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) this week sent a letter to the CEO of one of the nation’s largest insurance companies, UnitedHealth Group, to inquire about his company’s policy of declining to cover emergency room visits that UnitedHealth determines to be “non-emergent” after the fact.

Health advocates have expressed concern about the policy that UnitedHealth and other insures have adopted regarding emergency room visits. Under these policies, UnitedHealth will review diagnoses after members’ Read More

Heinrich, Balderas Partner With New Mexicans On Frontlines To Combat Opioid Epidemic

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 24, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas at an event Friday to highlight the existing funding gaps and need for resources on the ground to combat the opioid epidemic in New Mexico. Courtesy photo

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas at an event Friday to highlight the existing funding gaps to combat the opioid epidemic in New Mexico. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

SANTA FE – At an event Friday at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Read More

New Mexico Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Police Requirements In DWI Arrests

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 24, 2018

NMSC News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Thursday that police must advise people arrested for drunken driving of their right to an independent blood-alcohol test but law enforcement has no obligation to help arrange for the test.

The unanimous decision by the state’s highest court overturned a 2015 ruling by the Court of Appeals that concluded state law required police officers to “meaningfully cooperate” with DWI arrestees who want to obtain a test to independently determine their blood alcohol concentration. Defendants could use the independent test results

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