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Bingaman, Heinrich, Lujan Sound Off on Mass. Elex, Health Care
A big question in the aftermath of the Republicans’ monumental upset in the Massachusetts Senate race last night is will the U.S. House approve the Senate’s already-passed health care bill... Read more »
Gary Johnson, Cheech and Chong Talk Pot Legalization in Washington
Former Gov. Gary Johnson shared a Washington stage with legendary pro-pot comedians Cheech and Chong last night, but afterward he stressed that his own push to legalize marijuana is no... Read more »
Labs Lose a Friend with Sen. Dorgan Retirement
New Mexico’s national laboratories – and especially beleaguered Los Alamos – will lose an important friend on Capitol Hill when Sen. Byron Dorgan retires next year. The North Dakota... Read more »
Gary Johnson, Cheech and Chong to Help Honor Marjiuana Legalization Group
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson will be a featured speaker at the Marijuana Policy Project’s 15th anniversary gala in Washington next week. The unorthodox Republican, who quit drinking... Read more »
Senate Strikes Health Care Deal
What a difference 12 hours makes. The Senate has reportedly struck a bargain on health care that should pave the way to a final vote sometime before Christmas. When... Read more »
La Familia Medical Clinic in Santa Fe Gets Big Fed Grant
A Santa Fe medical clinic got a big boost from the White House today in the form of a $1.2 million federal stimulus grant. The La Familia Medical Center,... Read more »
Bingaman, Udall Vote to Shelve Abortion Amendment
Sens. Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall both voted today to shelve a controversial amendment that would have restricted access to abortion coverage for women. The measure, sponsored by Sen.... Read more »
New Mexico’s House Members Explain Votes on Abortion Amendment
The politically thorny issue of abortion almost derailed House passage of a landmark health care bill Saturday night. Here’s how and why New Mexico‘s U.S. House representatives voted on the... Read more »
Teague to Vote Against House Health Care Bill
Rep. Harry Teague said late Friday he will break ranks with his fellow New Mexico Democrats and oppose a landmark health care bill expected for a vote on the House... Read more »
UPDATED: Gary Johnson’s Potential Presidential Run in 2012 Hits YouTube
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson is up on YouTube with a cutting-edge new ad touting his unique resume in a bid to drum up enthusiasm for a potential presidential... Read more »
Sen. Harry Reid: Health Bill May Slip to Next Year?
The seemingly endless health care debate might drag into next year, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid signaled today. This AP story filed today has Reid backpedaling on a year-end... Read more »
Udall’s Wife Wins Presidential Appointment
What does Jill Cooper Udall – wife of Sen. Tom Udall – have in common with Sarah Jessica Parker, Edward Norton, Forest Whitaker, Yo-Yo Ma and Anna Wintour? President Barack... Read more »
