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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 1d

The FCC has no business targeting independent media companies.

Protect the First Amendment. Follow the law.

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 2d

To my Republican colleagues: It’s time to step up for the American people and prevent millions of our constituents from seeing their health insurance premiums skyrocket.

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 8d

President Trump and Congressional Republicans chose to shut down the federal government. This crisis was avoidable.

Now, President Trump is saying “a lot of good can come from shutdowns” – while admitting he’ll use this one to inflict as much pain as possible on the American people.

NM congressional delegation say Republicans could have avoided shutdown — if they had wanted to • Source New Mexico

New Mexico's all-Democratic five-member Congressional delegation said Republicans could have avoided the shutdown if they had wanted to.

sourcenm.com

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 10d

Republicans want to shut down the government.

Democrats are fighting back to make health care affordable.

Confront the lies.

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Senator Ruben Gallego @gallego.senate.gov · 11d

“If it has to shut down, it’ll have to shut down.” - Donald Trump.

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 11d

This shutdown crisis is 100% of Republicans’ making. They’re holding affordable health care hostage and using federal workers as political pawns to push their reckless agenda. @democrats.senate.gov are fighting to keep families covered and avoid another Trump shutdown.

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 11d

Republicans control the White House, House, and Senate. Instead of governing responsibly, they’re driving us into another Trump shutdown. @democrats.senate.gov are fighting to keep the government open and protect Americans’ health care.

In President Trump’s own words:

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 16d

The most corrupt administration in U.S. history.

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 17d

L’Shana Tova to all celebrating in New Mexico! 🍎🍯

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 17d

Here we go again. The Shutdown President wants another government shutdown.

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 17d

The president is not a doctor – and spreading false medical claims is dangerous. He’s undermining science and research to push unproven conspiracy theories, and it’s pregnant women and families who will suffer most. Trust your doctor, not this guy.

World health officials counter Trump's unproven claim of link between acetaminophen and autism

Authorities from Australia to Europe moved swiftly Tuesday to respond to the U.S. announcement and affirm the safety of the drug during pregnancy.

www.nbcnews.com

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 25d

Vaccines keep kids safe. But Secretary Kennedy’s anti-vaccine agenda is putting children at risk, and making it harder for families to access care.

Thank you @bluntrochester.senate.gov for hosting this forum to expose these dangers and highlight why strong public health leadership is essential.

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · 25d

This is what leadership looks like in New Mexico – creating opportunities for our children, lowering costs for families, and improving pay for the workforce. This is a big deal for New Mexico’s children, parents, and families!

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham @govmlg.bsky.social · Sep 9

We did it, New Mexico! Yesterday we made history as the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost child care for every family. This is a game-changer for parents, kids, and communities across our state—and a blueprint for the nation.

Read more here: sourcenm.com/2025/09/08/n...

Source New Mexico, September 8, 2025 article by Austin Fisher: “New Mexico governor announces free universal child care.”

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Aug 25

It was an honor to meet with medical professionals in Las Cruces and talk about the cuts to Medicaid and Medicare that will hurt access to care. I will not stand by while health care access is being ripped away from New Mexicans.

Medical professionals voice concerns about Medicaid cuts - Las Cruces Bulletin

Sen. Ben Ray Luján listened to a group of medical professionals at Memorial Medical Regional Center on Wednesday, August 20, to hear about how the recently passed legislation, H.R. 1, will …

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Aug 25

109 years ago, the National Park Service was founded to protect our wildlife and land for generations to come.

Cuts to the National Park Service put our public lands at risk. I will never stop fighting to preserve our public lands for all to explore, love, and protect.

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Aug 25

While Congressional Republicans are avoiding their constituents, I believe in showing up and listening to the people you represent. I’m proud to represent all New Mexicans, and I will continue to use their voices to guide my work.

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján answers questions at town hall

KRWG Public Media reported this week on U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján’s visit to Las Cruces to hold a town hall and listening session on the impacts of expected cuts to Medicaid. Local News Fellow Abigai...

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Aug 22

The Republican Budget Betrayal rips health care away from New Mexican families and threatens the survival of hospitals across our state.

I sat down with local health care leaders to hear firsthand how cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are impacting our communities.

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Aug 21

I visited Casa de Peregrinos in Las Cruces to tour the facility and hear from New Mexicans about the impact of Republican-led cuts to health care and nutrition programs.

Cutting the programs that feed our children and families is cruel and unacceptable. I’ll keep speaking up and fighting back.

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Aug 19

See you tonight, Las Cruces! I’m hosting a town hall to hear directly from you. Hope to see you there!

RSVP here:
www.lujan.senate.gov/las-cruces-t...

Las Cruces Town Hall - Senator Ben Ray Luján

We invite you to join Senator Ben Ray Luján for an upcoming town hall on August 19, 2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Everyone, regardless of age, must be registered in order to gain entry. This is a fi...

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Aug 19

See you tonight, Las Cruces! I’m hosting a town hall to hear directly from you. Hope to see you there!

RSVP here:
www.lujan.senate.gov/las-cruces-t...

Las Cruces Town Hall - Senator Ben Ray Luján

We invite you to join Senator Ben Ray Luján for an upcoming town hall on August 19, 2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Everyone, regardless of age, must be registered in order to gain entry. This is a fi...

www.lujan.senate.gov

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Aug 15

@heinrich.senate.gov and I will not look the other way while President Trump pretends to care about the Rule of Law while obliterating it at every turn. Our full statement:

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Aug 12

I joined Taos News’ Voices of Taos podcast to talk about how the Republican Budget Betrayal is hurting New Mexican families – and what I’m doing to fight for our communities.

Listen here: taosnews.com

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Aug 8

I sat down with Española Public Schools to discuss how the Republican-led SNAP cuts are hitting students and families hard. Families are struggling – and school nutrition programs are a lifeline. With half a million kids at risk of losing school meals, these nutrition programs are critical.

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Jul 30

President Trump promised transparency on Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes – but never delivered.

The American people deserve answers. That’s why I’m teaming up with Senator Jeff Merkley to demand the public release of the Epstein files and fight for justice for the victims and their families.

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Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Jul 17

Five years ago, we lost a giant – my friend and mentor, John Lewis.

He taught us to fight for justice, stand up for what’s right, and never back down from “good trouble.”

Let’s honor his legacy by continuing that work.

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