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| Udall Held First Weekly Radio Press Call of 2010 |
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, talked with radio reporters from around the state about the future of health reform and his recent travels in New Mexico. He also expressed sympathy for the people of Haiti in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake and answered questions on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn long-established federal campaign finance law that limited electoral contributions by corporations. To listen to the audio, click here http://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=381.
Below is a time key of Senator Udall's remarks: 00:00 - Udall opens the conversation by offering his sympathies to the Haitian people in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake and praising U.S. relief efforts in the country. He also remarks about the future of health care reform and discusses his recent travels in New Mexico, where he visited with small business owners, workers and students. 05:03 - Comments on this week's special election to fill the Senate seat previously held by the late Ted Kennedy. Says the election is a wake-up call for both parties to address Americans' rising concerns about the economy and unemployment rates. 07:55 -Discusses why moving forward with health insurance reform is so important for New Mexico, which is the second-highest uninsured state in the nation. 09:04 - Comments on recent study that recommended the Valles Caldera become a part of the National Parks System. 10:19 - Pledges to continue working to help struggling dairies in New Mexico. 11:39 - Talks about Americans' concerns about the economy and discusses ways the Senate is working to create new jobs. 13:07 - Looks back on the top issues of 2009 and analyzes the progress made so far in meeting those challenges. 16:00 - Expands on efforts by Congress and President Obama to aid relief work in Haiti. 17:22 - Reacts to the Supreme Court decision to overturn long-established federal campaign finance law. Says the ruling is a victory for the special interests at the expense of the average American. 17:57 - Urges New Mexico to move aggressively at the state level to enact campaign finance reform. 20:23 - Discusses next steps in introducing and passing comprehensive campaigfinance reform in the Senate. |

