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Retiring Sen. Tom Udall: Biden Win Was 'Best Thing' That Could Happen For The Planet

The New Mexico Democrat talks about Trump's awful environmental record, the role of tribes in climate goals and his interest in being the next interior secretary.
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Tribes Aren't Getting COVID-19 Aid Because Federal Agencies Are Flailing

"They don't know how to interact in the appropriate way with tribes and they're just not getting the job done," says Sen. Tom Udall.
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Every Senate Democrat Backs Sweeping Campaign Finance, Voting Rights and Ethics Reform Bill

Sen. Tom Udall's (D-N.M.) bill is a companion to the For The People Act passed by the House in March.
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Tom Udall To Introduce Senate Campaign Finance, Voting Rights And Ethics Reform Bill

The bill is a companion to House Democrats’ sweeping reform proposal.
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In Senate Hot Seat, Scott Pruitt Dodges Questions Over Mounting Scandals

The EPA chief's ego and lavish spending have made him and the agency “a laughingstock," said Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.).
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Trump's NASA Pick Skewered For Climate Change Denial, Divisive Past At Hearing

One senator called nominee Jim Bridenstine's behavior "as extreme as any" he'd seen in Washington.
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Senators Seek To Ban Brain-Damaging Pesticide That Trump's EPA Chief Refused To

A leading organization of pediatricians warned in June that the continued use of chlorpyrifos "puts all children at risk."
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Democrats Look To Close Conflict Of Interest Loophole Linked To Betsy DeVos

New bill would require nominees to disclose "dark money" they've donated or solicited.
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Here's How Every Senate Democrat Plans To Vote On Neil Gorsuch

President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick is getting his confirmation vote this week. It's gonna be messy.
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New Chair Of Senate Indian Affairs Committee Wanted DAPL Protests Shut Down

Sen. John Hoeven is an odd choice for a job dedicated to helping Native American communities.
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