Tom Udall

Senate approves limits on the filibuster rule to speed debate

2013-01-24 18:05:00

WASHINGTON – The Senate approved rules changes Thursday that will limit the use of the filibuster as a weapon in the partisan obstruction that has ground action in the chamber to a near standstill. The deal, between Senate Majority Leader Harry...

Filibuster agreement expected for vote late Thursday

2013-01-24 16:13:00

WASHINGTON -- Senate leaders reached a tentative agreement Thursday for rules changes that would limit the use of the filibuster as a weapon in the partisan obstruction that has ground action in the chamber to a near standstill. � The deal, between Senate...

Disarm the filibuster

2013-01-02 00:00:00

On Jan. 3, there's a chance that the U.S. Senate will return to some semblance of a functioning legislative body. That day a majority of senators could vote to eliminate Rule XXII, which authorizes the notorious filibuster. Article 1, Section 6 of the...

Auto safety bill is scaled back in face of industry opposition

2010-07-12 00:00:00

The sweeping legislation that grew out of Toyota Motor Corp.'s sudden-acceleration crisis — heralded as the most important auto safety bill in a decade — has been scaled back significantly in the face of auto industry opposition. The bill...

Why stop with simple recognition? Turn 'awareness' days into bona fide holidays

2010-03-11 16:32:40

Navajos seek funds to clear uranium contamination

2007-10-24 00:00:00

Navajo tribal officials asked Congress on Tuesday for at least $500 million to finish cleaning up lingering contamination on the Navajo reservation in the American Southwest from Cold War-era uranium mining, an industry nurtured by its only customer until...

EDITORIAL: Abuses by IRS deserve serious review, response

2013-05-15 12:24:03

Outrage is the new bipartisan rallying cry, thanks to the Internal Revenue Service. It is an emotion that should lead to a definite and severe response. Republicans, Democrats, tea partiers, even President Barack Obama, appear united in expressing...

Phone record seizure called 'witch hunt'

2013-05-15 12:24:03

The Justice Department's secret seizure of Associated Press telephone records drew scathing criticism from news organizations Tuesday while reaction from lawmakers ranged from concern to outrage. "Americans and New Mexicans treasure a free and open...

Furloughs at WSMR, other military bases begin July 8

2013-05-15 02:14:03

It was good news and not-so-good news -- of sorts -- Tuesday for Department of Defense civil servants who work at the region's three military installations: White Sands Missile Range, Holloman Air Force Base, and Fort Bliss. What they dreaded most is...

N.M. tea party group says it was IRS target

2013-05-14 07:24:02

The Albuquerque Tea Party says it was among conservative groups targeted nationally by the Internal Revenue Service for extra scrutiny after applying for nonprofit tax status. President Barack Obama on Monday joined a chorus of elected leaders from both...

Proposed bill partners horse racing, USADA

2013-05-10 01:05:30

Three congressmen are proposing legislation on the eve of the Kentucky Derby that would crack down on doping in horse racing. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act is sponsored by U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a Democrat from New Mexico, and Republican...

Udall seeks to block feds from taking NM mineral royalties

2013-05-09 12:34:02

Sen. Tom Udall today will introduce legislation to block the federal government from taking $25 million of New Mexico's federal energy and mineral royalties this year as part of the ongoing budget sequester. Udall, a New Mexico Democrat, is teaming up...

Rep. Tom Udall , with his father, Stewart, beat his GOP rival for the Senate with 61% of the vote.

2008-11-04 00:00:00