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N.M. Congressional Democrats fight to include $2.5B for New Mexicans impacted by Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fires in government spending proposal

WASHINGTON — As Congress finalizes negotiations on a stopgap government funding bill, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are fighting for $2.5 billion to support New Mexico residents and business owners impacted by this year’s Hermit’s Peak/ Calf Canyon fires.

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Bennet announces next round of Farm Bill listening sessions, plans to hold record number of discussions to ensure Farm Bill reflects Colorado priorities

During the listening sessions thus far, Bennet and his staff have heard from farmers, producers and community and business leaders about the threat that drought… Login to continue reading Login…

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