My Vote to Help Protect Women
I voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with some important improvements for Native American victims of domestic violence.
A Conversation with a New Mexico Hero
Hear the story of a New Mexico hero, Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry, who was awarded our highest military award, the Medal of Honor, for his bravery in Afghanistan.
Cleaning Up Campaign Finance
We cannot stand idly by and watch our elections be fundamentally degraded by a flood of unaccountable money. That's why I've introduced an amendment to the Constitution to fix our country's broken campaign finance system.
Standing Up for Main Street
When I'm traveling around New Mexico, I talk to small business owners who have commonsense solutions to many of the challenges they're facing. As we continue to regain our footing coming out of this recession, we owe it to small businesses to do what we can to help them succeed.
Welcome to Tom's Website
Senator Tom Udall provides a tour of his official online office.
Udall Calls Football Helmet Replacement Partnership "Important Step"
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) expressed support for the youth football safety and helmet replacement program launched today by the "Youth Football Safety and Helmet Partnership."
Continue ReadingUdall: Postal Service Plan Needs More Scrutiny
WASHINGTON - After receiving an update to the U. S. Postal Service's five-year plan, U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) today said more details are needed before passing judgment.
Continue ReadingUdall: Almost $35,000 to Farmers Markets for SNAP Families
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will award approximately $34,700 to New Mexico farmers markets to help give financially struggling families access to healthy, fresh food.
Continue ReadingBingaman, Udall & Luján Request Santa Clara Flood Preparation Assistance
WASHINGTON - In anticipation of the summer monsoon season, U.S. Sens. Jeff Bingaman, Tom Udall and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján are urging three federal agencies to commit resources to prevent catastrophic flooding in Santa Clara Pueblo that could occur as a result of the 2011 Las Conchas Wildfire.
Continue ReadingUdall: Tribal Victims of Domestic Violence Deserve Justice
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) today called for the swift passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) with provisions to address the crisis of domestic violence in tribal communities.
Continue ReadingTom on Student Loan Interest Rate Hike and Rules Reform
Video requires Flash PlayerIn a speech on the Senate floor, Tom urges support for the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012, and calls for Senate rules reform.
Tom gives an overview of his vote for the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act in this "Video Vote."
Watch the VideoTom calls for the swift passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with provisions to address the crisis of domestic violence in tribal communities.
Watch the VideoAt a hearing of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Tom asks U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe about how candidate conservation agreements are working to put protections in place for the dunes sagebrush lizard in New Mexico.
Watch the VideoTom calls for the General Services Administration (GSA) to put a stop to systemic waste and abuse within the agency and assure that important projects in New Mexico be completed efficiently and responsibly.
Watch the VideoMy Vote to Help Protect Women
I voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with some important improvements for Native American victims of domestic violence.
Continue ReadingPayroll Tax Cut in Your Community
Today I voted in support of an extension of the payroll tax cuts through the end of this year. While our economy is showing some signs of improvement, I believe we need to sustain that momentum by supporting working families.
Continue ReadingComing Together to Secure the Border
Over the past month, we've seen a rare Washington phenomenon. Democrats and Republicans came together in Congress to overwhelmingly pass a commonsense bill so that President Obama could quickly sign it into law.
Continue ReadingA Movement to Reform Campaign Finance
No doubt, an election should be about voicing opinions and having a lively debate. But a string of bad Supreme Court decisions -- the most recent, Citizens United -- have equated money with speech and amplified the power of corporations and special interests. When that happens, your voice in the debate gets drowned out.
Continue ReadingDispatch from India
India's economy has been growing at an average of seven percent over the last fifteen years and the change has been dramatic. As the world's two largest democracies, the United States and India have huge potential for economic cooperation and prosperity.
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