Pearce Finances Top Among NM Congressmen
By Barry Massey/
Associated Press
  SANTA FE — Rep. Steve Pearce has the largest financial holdings of New Mexico's three members of the U.S. House. Pearce's assets in 2007 were valued between $7 million and nearly $33 million, according to the latest financial disclosure by the Hobbs Republican, who represents the 2nd Congressional District of southern New Mexico. Democrat Tom Udall reported assets from $1.5 million to nearly $3.6 million, and Republican Heather Wilson's assets ranged from $281,000 to $615,000. Wednesday, Jun. 18, 2008 (updated 5:24 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue

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