Vasquez criticizes proposed USPS fuel surcharge, links increase to Iran war
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging USPS to reconsider a proposed fuel surcharge, arguing rising costs tied to the Iran war would burden American households.
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Heinrich backs bill to cut federal taxes for New Mexico workers
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is backing a bill that would cut federal income taxes for many New Mexico workers, including eliminating taxes for some lower-income earners.
Heinrich among 2 Democrats to back advancing Mullin for DHS secretary
Sen. Martin Heinrich was one of only two Democrats to vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for DHS secretary, citing their working relationship.
Heinrich says New Mexico gas prices up 35% amid U.S. conflict with Iran
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says New Mexico gas prices have risen 35% to an average of $3.67 per gallon and blames the increase on the Trump administration’s military actions in Iran.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez seeks answers after reported U.S. strike on Iranian girls’ school killed 175
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez joined colleagues in demanding answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports said a U.S. strike on an Iranian girls’ school killed 175 civilians.
Vasquez backs bill to cap prescription drug costs for privately insured Americans
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored a bill that would cap annual prescription drug costs at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families with private insurance.
New Mexicans in Congress condemn Trump’s Iran actions without Congressional approval
New Mexicans in Congress sharply criticized President Trump’s strikes on Iran for lacking congressional authorization, calling the actions unconstitutional and raising concerns about U.S. military oversight.
Ken Miyagishima calls for oversight of federal law enforcement in social media statement
Former Las Cruces mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ken Miyagishima called for greater oversight and accountability of federal law enforcement agencies in a social media post, citing concerns about public trust and use of force.
New Mexico Democrats condemn Venezuela military action as unconstitutional while GOP praises Trump
New Mexico Democrats in Congress criticized U.S. military action in Venezuela while the Republican Party of New Mexico praised President Trump’s role in the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
