Politics

Luján On Today’s 50th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today celebrating the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act:

“Fifty years ago today, at a time when millions of people across the nation were disenfranchised because of the color of their skin, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the historic Voting Rights Act.  The tireless efforts of so many brave civil rights activists were enshrined in a law that would protect the sacred right to vote.  While the VRA has been reauthorized Read More

Oak Ridge Protesters Among Winners Of 2015 Nuclear-Free Future Award

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BN News:
 
TAKOMA PARK, Md. ― Sister Megan Rice, the 85-year old nun who in July 2012, along with two colleagues, gained entry to the “Fort Knox” of U.S. nuclear weapons complexes in Oak Ridge, Tenn., is one of the “Laureates” to be honored in Washington, D.C. this fall with a 2015 Nuclear-Free Future Award. 
 
Awards are given for “Resistance,” “Education” and “Solutions.” Each award comes with a $10,000 honorarium. Two additional honorary awards are also given.  
 
The Award ceremony will be hosted by Sen. Ed Markey, D-MA, and takes place at 6 p.m.,
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Jonathan Elkind Confirmed As DOE Assistant Secretary For International Affairs

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Jonathan Elkind

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today confirmed Jonathan Elkind as the Department of Energy’s Assistant Secretary for International Affairs.     

“Jonathan brings a wealth of experience in international energy issues to the Department,” Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said. “I thank the Senate for confirming Assistant Secretary Elkind and look forward to continuing my work with him in support of the nation’s global energy agenda.”

As assistant secretary, Elkind will oversee the Department’s extensive international engagements and Read More

Dr. Monica Regalbuto Confirmed As DOE Assistant Secretary For Environmental Management

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Dr. Monica Regalbuto

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today confirmed Dr. Monica Regalbuto as the Department of Energy’s assistant secretary for environmental management.

“Having served in both the Office of Environmental Management and the Office of Nuclear Energy, Monica is more than ready for her new role at the Department,” DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz said. “Her hands-on experience in all aspects of nuclear waste cleanup and her tenure as an Argonne National Lab scientist have prepared her for the position of assistant secretary for environmental management. I thank the Read More

U.S. Rep. Luján Meets With Los Alamos Constituents

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LARSO Director Pauline Schneider helps Rep. Ben Ray Luján sign in at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Luján is visiting with constituents today at the Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Citizens sign in this morning to speak privately with Rep. Ben Ray Luján at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Rep. Ben Ray Luján, left, speaks with Los Alamos resident Eric Fairfield. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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AFTNM President Responds To Changes In New Mexico Teacher Evaluations

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AFTNM President Stephanie Ly

EDUCATION News:

  • ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFTNM) President Stephanie Ly released the following statement regarding changes to NM teacher evaluations saying it represents minimal effort from the Public Education Department to remedy the flawed system:

“Word of changes to the teacher evaluation system in New Mexico under Secretary Skandera and Governor Martinez should be welcome news, however, these recently announced changes represent only a superficial effort which leaves a vast majority of veteran educators still persecuted Read More

Governor Announces Funding For Key Highway Infrastructure Projects In New Mexico

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STATE News:

ARTESIA — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the funding of several key, large-scale highway infrastructure projects in New Mexico.

The projects will be funded, in part, by a $45 million infusion of state infrastructure dollars that the Governor fought hard to secure, and which were approved during the recent special legislative session.

“New Mexico’s roads and highways are literally the foundation of our commerce,” Martinez said. “Investing in our roads will keep our families safe and provide a stronger foundation for economic growth. That’s why we’re working to complete Read More

Udall Votes To Protect Women’s Health Care Funding

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall voted against an effort to cut off life-saving health care services for women in New Mexico by de-funding Planned Parenthood.

Udall issued the following statement:

“Planned Parenthood provides critical health care and preventive services, such as cancer screenings and tests, for women and men, many of whom do not have access to services elsewhere. I’m not going to allow this life-saving care to be cut off for thousands in New Mexico.

“Exploiting women’s health care for political gain does Read More

Secretary Moniz Statement On Release Of Final Clean Power Plan Rules

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U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued their final Clean Power Plan rule that will encourage energy innovation by reducing the carbon emissions from America’s power plants.

Below is the statement from Secretary Moniz:

“Before President Barack Obama took office, America did not have a comprehensive national plan to avert the worst impacts of climate change. Seven years later, we are cutting carbon emissions from our cars, our trucks, Read More

Sierra Club: New Mexicans Applaud First-Ever Plan To Curb Carbon Pollution

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SIERRA CLUB News:

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico faith leaders along with clean air and clean energy advocates today applaud President Obama and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing the first-ever national protections from dangerous carbon pollution from existing power plants.

These new standards, which are part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, will advance the growth of clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency in New Mexico and across the country while reducing dangerous carbon pollution from existing power plants. The new protections will also help reduce Read More