http://tomudall.senate.gov News & other important information from SenatorTom Udall. en-us Copyright 2013 Tom Udall Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:06 EST People in New Mexico and across America are outraged over what happened at the IRS. I'm outraged too. Watch my video and read my blog for more. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1302 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:34:00 EST I am pleased to release our Water Conference Report from the 57th Annual New Mexico Water Conference at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1282 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:48:00 EST The President has signed two bills into law inspired by brave New Mexico families. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1186 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:41:00 EST The Senate has passed our bipartisan legislation to create a registry of veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes from open-air burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1174 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:54:00 EST Today I spoke from the Senate to honor a great man, a great friend and our U.S. Senator, Jeff Bingaman. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1165 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:57:00 EST Click here to read more about the Constitutional Option to end filibuster abuse, restore real debate and reform Senate rules.  http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1151 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:45:00 EST On Friday, Oct. 19th, I'm hosting a Women's Career Success Conference and Job Fair with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1133 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:41:00 EST On Saturday, September 29th, help fight prescription drug abuse by disposing your unused, expired prescription drugs safely and anonymously. Click here to find the location nearest you. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1131 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:35:00 EST The 57th Annual New Mexico Water Conference has come to a successful close. But the hard work continues. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1127 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:26:00 EST I am pleased to co-host the 57th Annual New Mexico Water Conference, Hard Choices: Adapting Policy and Management to Water Scarcity, on August 28, 2012. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1102 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:30:00 EST I voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with some important improvements for Native American victims of domestic violence. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1064 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:48:00 EST 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. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1024 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST 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. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=1021 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:27:00 EST 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. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=999 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:22:00 EST 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. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=997 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:42:00 EST Yesterday, President Obama marked the end of the war in Iraq by addressing our troops at Ft. Bragg. On his order, this morning our forces in Baghdad conducted the final ceremony of a mission that has lasted nearly nine years. The war in Iraq is over. By the end of this month - and hopefully in time for the holidays - our last remaining troops will come home from Iraq. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=991 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:28:00 EST In Congress, I've cosponsored a resolution to designate the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- November 26, 2011 -- as 'Small Business Saturday.' If you're shopping the weekend after Thanksgiving, I encourage you to make a visit to a local small businesses. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=982 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:27:00 EST 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. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=973 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 EST 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. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=970 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST Today the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing to examine the brain injury epidemic and questionable advertising for products that claim to protect athletes against concussions. http://tomudall.senate.gov?p=blog&id=960 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:45:00 EST