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Rep. Leger Fernndez Visits with Local Veterans Across Her District and Works to Keep VA Clinics Open in New Mexico

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Congresswoman Leger Fernández visited every community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in her district that is at risk of closure. In addition, she held listening sessions in every affected community as part of her ‘Voices for Veterans’ or ‘Voces de Veteranos’ tour. She will continue to carry their voices in the halls of Congress as she works to keep the…

Leger Fernndez Passes PFAS & RECA Amendments in National Defense Authorization Act, Secures $2.5 Million for UNM

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Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that included two of Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández’s (D-NM) amendments. The first encourages the Air Force to use existing authority to acquire property and provide relocation assistance to those impacted by PFAS contamination. The amendment also requires a report detailing contamination…

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