GOP Trotting Out Tired Talking Points On Wall Street Reform, Says Senate Democrat

New Mexico Senator Tom Udall (D) says Republicans are using the same old talking points to stall debate on a financial regulatory reform bill making its way through the Senate. Talk Radio News Service's Antonia Aguilar has the story, click the audio icon below to listen.
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New Mexico Democrat Says 'Yes' To Health Care

Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) explains why he voted for health care reform, and what the legislation will do for his state and the country. (0:23)
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Health Care Reform Legislation Needs Several Improvements, Says Democrat Who Opposed Bill

Rep. Harry Teague, who opposed the health reform legislation on Sunday, said that there were numerous aspects of the bill that need to be fixed. Teague says these include the ability for the insurance industry to maintain its anti-trust exemption and the payment model for doctors. (0:40)
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Sunday's Vote Was Historic, Despite Nay Vote, Says New Mexico Democrat

Rep. Harry Teague (D-NM) says that Sunday's vote was an indescribable experience for members of Congress, regardless of how they voted. Teague was one of the Democrats who opposed the bill. (0:30)
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Democrat Who Opposed Health Care Bill Says The People More Important Than His Seat

Rep. Harry Teague (D-NM) tells Talk Radio News he was not thinking of preserving his seat in the House when we voted against health care reform legislation, but rather his district and the people in it. (0:14)
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"Katie's Law" Gaining Ground In Congress

New legislation regarding "Katie's Law," a piece of legislation that would require certain criminal offenders to submit their DNA information into a database, is being pushed to become federally mandated by Rep. Harry Teague (D-N.M.) and others. TRNS' Benny Martinez has the story.

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New Mexico Official Says Broadband Investment Compliments Governor's Plans

Former New Mexico Governor and Executive Director of the New Mexico Office of Recovery and Reinvestment Toney Anaya says a new $11.2 million dollar investment in supplying broadband internet access will help continue intiatives put forth by current New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. (0:16)
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Udall: Broadband Connects Rural America

U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) says that a new $11.2 million award to New Mexico is a step forward in connecting rural America to the information superhighway. (0:18)
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Stimulus Bill Is Changing Lives, Says Senator Udall

U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) says that the Anerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act is making a difference in the lives of New Mexicans. (0:11)
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Senator Bingaman Credits Stimulus With Aiding New Mexico Broadband Funding

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) praises a new $11.2 million investment stemming from the Recovery Act that will increase broadband connection to rural communities in New Mexico. (0:16)
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Nuclear Security Administration To Receive A 13% Budget Increase

The Nuclear Security Administration is poised to receive a 13% budget increase, according to Undersecretary of Defense Robert Hale. This will be used to modernize nuclear facilities. (0:27)
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Massachusetts Election Not Going To Kill Healthcare Bill, Says Reform Advocate

Jenni Sullivan, a Senior Health Policy Analyst with Families USA, says Republican Scott Brown's victory in the Massachusetts Senate race does not signal the end of healthcare reform. Sullivan also discusses Medicaid and health care in rural areas such as New Mexico. (3:02)
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'Common Cause' Fights For The People Of New Mexico, Says CEO Bob Edgar

Bob Edgar, President and CEO of the open-government organization "Common Cause," chats with TRNS Reporter Benny Martinez about how the initiative's presence in New Mexico helps balance the power between high ranking officials and the general population. Edgar says political corruption in New Mexico creates an ideal situation for his organization to work. (7:05)
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New Mexico Senator Says Health Reform Must Benefit Rural America

Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) says Wednesday on the Senate floor that health care reform must strive to meet the unique needs of rural communities in America. (0:24)
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"The right President at the right time"

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico - Talk Radio News Service

Michael Ruhl interviews Congressman Martin Heinrich (D-NM) after President Obama's Address to Congress. Heinrich said that his Constituents have been very inspired by President Obama, and that he is "the right President at the right time". Heinrich said he was personally inspired by the speech and energy of the event, calling it a "once in a lifetime experience" for him personally. (01:45)
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Ellen Ratner Interviews Albuquerque Mayor Marty Chavez

Albuquerque Mayor Marty Chavez (D-N. Mex) discusses the upcoming election and issues relating to American Hispanics. Chavez discusses the likelihood of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) will win Illinois in the November Presidential Election and what areas Obama needs to focus on. Chavez also discusses the problem of illegal immigration and possible solutions.
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Obama is winning in the ground war

Political Science Professor Christine Sierra, of University of New Mexico talks about how [Senator] John McCain (R-Ariz) is making New Mexico's voters, and specifically Latino voters, an aggressive part of his campaign. However, she says, the "Obama staff" [Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)] is being won in the ground war, because of how he is staffing his offices in New Mexico. (0:54)
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Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico discusses US involvement in Latin nations

Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM) discusses US relations with Latin nations. (0:41)
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