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Manchin’s Dirty Deal Is Defeated for a Third Time

Today, after Senator Manchin's "permitting reform" provision gained support from President Biden but drew continued opposition from both parties and frontline communities, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act without Manchin's Dirty Deal provisions.

350.org Responds to President Biden Support of Manchin’s “Dirty Deal”

Dec 16, 2022 07:39 PM EST By Jessel Renolayan

Today, despite the fact that Senator Manchin's "permitting reform" provision has drawn opposition from both parties and frontline communities, President Biden released a statement in support of the proposal, claiming it would cut energy bills.

Senator Joe Manchin’s Dirty Deal Is Defeated Once Again, 350.org Says

Dec 08, 2022 09:48 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

After Senator Joe Manchin's "permitting reform" provision drew opposition from both parties and frontline communities, the National Defense Authorization Act moved forward without Manchin's Dirty Deal provisions, marking another major win for climate champions and people power.

Ted Cruz Hid Inside Capitol Closet During January 6 Says New Book, Senator Gets Booed in Yankees Stadium

Oct 24, 2022 11:29 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Senator Ted Cruz (Texas - Republican) is releasing a brand-new book. There, he reveals new details on what happened to him and several other Republican senators during the January 6 Capitol Insurrection.

350.org Reacts on Senator Joe Manchin Withdrawing Dirty Deal From Senate Vote

Sep 28, 2022 08:38 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

After Senator Joe Manchin's "permitting reform" provision drew opposition from both parties, Manchin asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to withdraw the legislation as a provision to the continuing resolution to fund the government.

350.org on Senator Manchin’s Fossil Fuel Fast-Tracking Bill

Sep 21, 2022 10:33 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Today Senator Joe Manchin is expected to release the text of his fossil fuel fast-tracking bill.

Paraguay Senator Falls Into Lake and Drowns

Aug 02, 2022 10:43 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Zulma Ramona Gómez Cáceres, 61, died in an apparent accidental drowning near her home. She lived along the Acaray Lake in Ciudad del Este, in the Alto Paraná department.

New Mexico Congressional Delegation Calls on Pres. Joe Biden to Grant State's Request for Additional Federal Assistance, Waive Cost Share of Disaster Costs

May 17, 2022 12:11 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are calling on President Joe Biden to approve a request from New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for additional federal assistance.

AAPI Victory Fund Endorses U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) for Re-Election

Apr 20, 2022 10:55 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

This morning, AAPI Victory Fund announced its endorsement of U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) for re-election.

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.)

Heinrich, Luján Join Bipartisan Call To Keep VA Medical Services Available For Rural, Elderly Veterans

Apr 10, 2022 11:16 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined a group of twelve bipartisan senators calling on President Joe Biden to consult with Congress and local stakeholders on a state-by-state basis about the potential impacts the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission recommendations would have, especially on elderly Veterans.

AAPI Victory Fund Endorses Massachusetts State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz for Governor

Mar 24, 2022 11:36 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The AAPI Victory Fund has announced their latest endorsement for the upcoming midterm elections: State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz for Massachusetts Governor.

Heinrich Welcomes White House Announcement on Russian Energy Imports Ban

Mar 09, 2022 10:10 PM EST By Jessel Thomas

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, welcomed President Joe Biden's announcement today that the White House is taking steps to ban the import of Russian oil in response to the unprovoked and unjustified war in Ukraine.

Sen. Martin Heinrich Leads Effort to Extend USDA Support for School Meal Programs as Schools Transition Back to Normal Operations

Mar 06, 2022 11:51 PM EST By Jessel Thomas

Senator Martin Heinrich and 29 Senate colleagues call on Senate leadership to extend USDA waiver authority in upcoming spending package.

Sen. Martin Heinrich Invites FCC Chair to New Mexico to Advance Broadband Opportunities for Tribes, Rural Communities

Mar 05, 2022 03:49 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

Sen. Martin Heinrich urges the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair to visit New Mexico to advance broadband opportunities for tribes and rural communities.

Sen. Martin Heinrich Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Feb 25, 2022 12:23 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued a statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Congress to Respond to Will of Puerto Ricans, Pushes Legislation That Outlines Process for Statehood

Feb 03, 2022 09:20 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

Senator Martin Heinrich, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has participated in a full hearing to examine state of U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico.