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Here are some of the questions New Mexicans have been asking me recently.  Because questions often touch on multiple issues, you may notice the same question appearing under several topics.

For further explanation on anything discussed here, please contact me.

 

Border Issues

Apr 30 What is a U.S. Passport Card?
Mar 26 What is Congress doing about the increased border violence?
Jan 28 How can I contact the new Members of the New Mexico delegation?
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Crime and Justice

Mar 26 What is Congress doing about the increased border violence?
Feb 06 What is the plan for the detention facility in Guantanamo Bay?
Jan 28 How can I contact the new Members of the New Mexico delegation?
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Economy

Oct 05 Can we lower the national deficit by only cutting spending or increasing taxes?
Sep 07 What is the Congressional super committee, or "Gang of 12"?
Jul 18 If we fail to raise the debt ceiling, will my Social Security check still be sent?
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Education

Jan 28 How can I contact the new Members of the New Mexico delegation?
Jun 09 What steps are being taken to prevent high school students from dropping out?
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Energy and Natural Resources

Feb 09 What renewable energy tax credits are available to New Mexico businesses and families?
Jan 29 How can we grow clean energy jobs?
Jul 14 What has Congress done recently to safeguard the environment?
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Environment

Jun 29 What's happening with the Las Conchas fire?
Jul 14 What has Congress done recently to safeguard the environment?
Jan 28 How can I contact the new Members of the New Mexico delegation?
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Foreign Affairs

Mar 26 What is Congress doing about the increased border violence?
Feb 06 What is the plan for the detention facility in Guantanamo Bay?
Jan 28 How can I contact the new Members of the New Mexico delegation?
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Health Care

Jun 15 What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Feb 04 Will the federal government support New Mexico's effort to establish its health exchange by 2014?
Apr 29 How can I extend my health insurance coverage to cover my adult child?
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National Security

Dec 08 Do you support repealing the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy?
Dec 10 Will I need a passport for domestic flights this holiday season?
Mar 26 What is Congress doing about the increased border violence?
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Science and Technology

Jan 29 How can we grow clean energy jobs?
Jul 24 What role will nuclear power play in our national energy strategy?
Jun 25 What is Congress doing to help meet our energy needs?
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