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Rep. Heinrich to Consider U.S. Senate Run
Since Sen. Jeff Bingaman announced his retirement plans on Friday, speculation has centered on who might run to replace him. Rep. Martin Heinrich said today he will “actively consider” seeking... Read more »
Gary Johnson to Run for U.S. Senate? Not Likely
With news of Sen. Jeff Bingaman’s impending retirement, the blogsosphere has been abuzz with speculation that former Gov. Gary Johnson might jump into the fray. Based on my conversation... Read more »
UPDATED: Sen. Jeff Bingaman Retiring
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman announced this afternoon at a news conference in Albuquerque that he will retire from the Senate at the end of his fifth term in 2013. ♦... Read more »
Gov. Martinez Generating National V.P. Speculation
As she wrestles with a natural gas crisis back home, one of the lead stories in Politico today mulls the possibility of New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez becoming a Republican... Read more »
Udall Sponsors Bill Mandating Ignition Device for Convicted Drunk Drivers
Sen. Tom Udall is using the Super Bowl to drum up interest in a bill he introduced today that would create a federal law mandating interlock ignition devices for convicted... Read more »
Bingaman to Meet with Obama on Energy
Sen. Jeff Bingaman, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is scheduled to meet with President Obama Wednesday afternoon to discuss the U.S. energy agenda in the new... Read more »
Senate Agrees to Rules Compromise, Udall Reacts
The Senate has agreed to some minor rules changes two days after Sen. Tom Udall’s more ambitious proposal fizzled. Udall, who crusaded for a year to diminish the power... Read more »
Rep. Pearce Named Chair of Western Caucus
The House Western Caucus – a group of Republican awmakers concerned about public land use, environment, energy, agriculture, and recreation – has unanimously named Rep. Steve Pearce as its chairman.... Read more »
Udall to Sit With McCain, N.M. House Delegation to Sit Together
Have you heard who Sen. Tom Udall is bringing to tonight’s State of the Union speech? It’s not just his wife, Jill. Nope, the New Mexico Democrat will also... Read more »
Pearce Supports, Heinrich and Lujan Oppose Health Care Repeal
The U.S. House is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a proposal to repeal a sweeping health care bill signed into law by President Obama last year, but the measure will... Read more »
Udall’s Senate Rules Effort Gains Co-Sponsors
Sen. Tom Udall’s effort to change the Senate rules and curtail the use of filibusters is picking up some steam, but it still seems to have a way to go... Read more »
Heinrich, Lujan Oppose Tax Bill; Teague Supports
A massive tax-cut bill passed the U.S. House last night is now on the way to President Obama, who is expected to sign it into law. New Mexico Reps.... Read more »
