I am alarmed by the testimony of Betsy DeVos, President-Elect Trump’s nominee to serve as Education Secretary. Most troubling is her lack of understanding, and her refusal to commit to enforcing disability protections for all children. My sister had a disability, and my mother fought to ensure she could benefit from a public education. Children with special needs have incredible potential to pursue careers of their choice and lead meaningful lives. To unilaterally determine that any child doesn’t deserve to succeed is shameful. We can’t allow this ignorance of our federal civil rights, which seems to be a common characteristic among the incoming President’s top picks to run the federal government. https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/3a0e6168-da8f-11e6-9a36-1d…
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Often times, I stop late at night or early in the morning at the MLK Monument in Washington. I’ve read many of his quotes in books, but to see his words engraved on that larger-than-life monument is inspiring. They somehow come to life. I go there for guidance, and I’m never disappointed. Thank you to Rev. John D. Hill and the wonderful people at the Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church for allowing me to celebrate with them today.
Everyone is affected by Republican efforts to dismantle the ACA and threaten Medicare and Medicaid. New Mexico loses thousands of jobs and families lose access to health care. We need to be loud and aggressive, and remind them that we are here and we will continue to share our stories and fight to #KeepNMCovered
The big winners if Republicans repeal the ACA will be pharmaceutical and health insurance companies. Watch my remarks on the floor of the House today.
No words for this. Uncle Joe deserves this incredible honor.
https://twitter.com/ABC/status/819652925601394688
I proudly supported and led the effort to invest $5 million in the Paseo del Norte/I-25 project when I served on the Bernalillo County Commission. In addition to relieving traffic congestion, I'm happy to see real jobs and development resulting from that project, as we predicted. We need to invest in more infrastructure around the state that is tied to economic development. https://www.abqjournal.com/…/cabelas-at-journal-center-is-a…
Honored to be part of tonight's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Proudest to be chairwoman of the largest CHC caucus in history.
I'm a proud co-sponsor of the Presidential Accountability Act. My respected colleague, Representative Elijah E. Cummings put together this great video that explains the Emoluments Clause and asks what's standing between Donald Trump and the U.S. Constitution? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtVz62r8sSY
Our Warrior Workshop for veterans will be tomorrow from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Boulevard Southeast. If you have questions about VA claims or disability, the GI Bill, and other veteran-related programs, you’ll want to attend to speak with one of our caseworkers. We hope to see you there!
The employees at WIPP have delivered steady, deliberate progress that led to today's re-op-opening of this critical project. I appreciate their commitment to the safe and secure storage of our nation's nuclear waste.
Happy Birthday New Mexico! Go to the #LibraryOfCongress to check out the great resources on New Mexico. http://cdn.loc.gov/project/lcnet/states/NewMexico.html
The new Congressional Hispanic Caucus is ready to work hard for our community.
I'm proud to be part of an amazing group of women -- Democratic women serving in the 115th Congress.
I love that our entrepreneur community in New Mexico isn't limited by age. Alissa Chavez turned a great idea, which started as a science project, into a practical solution to a potentially deadly problem. Thank you, Alissa, for you ingenuity and hard work. https://www.abqjournal.com/…/young-inventor-creates-app-to-…
I hope you all enjoy your time with your family and loved ones today. Merry Christmas!
Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham added a new photo.
- What are you planning for the Friday before the march? How about a S...abotaguration protesting the media coverage of the inauguration AND a way to prepare for Saturday (sign-making and pussyhat construction)! See More
