Good Afternoon and happy St. Patrick day,
After what happened with the legislative process I was, at the least, very frustrated and angry, but then I remember that, getting support for the bill and passing it through the legislature and involving Tribal Leadership in the fight, getting all Tribes and Programs on the same page WAS the POINT! We knew going in that the chances of the bill getting Through and out of the house let alone the Senate was a long shot. We also knew that it would be a huge accomplishment if the bill was passed, but we always knew that if it passed Governor Martinez would most likely VETO it.
That was the point, to Show HHS, CMS, Congress, BIA that the State doesn't want to work with Tribes, even though we have overwhelming support from both Tribes and Non-Indians in NM. We have to point out that the bill passed 60-7 (89% in favor) in the House and was unanimously passed in every Senate Committee that it was heard.
From Center on Law and Poverty:
There are different ways to look at this dastardly act by a temporary analyst, former NM Dept of Health Secretary. CMS can have no doubts about the stand the tribes have taken re managed care. As Regis says, this ugly maneuver is as good as gold in that sense. But, we do not accept Mr. Burkhardt’s decisive action and it calls for a clear, forceful response that informs him and any other analyst who may harbor undermining actions that is not the way we play the game and there are consequences for errors. We will meet to develop our strategy. When I called attention to the Pueblo Revolt at Ohkay Owingeh had no idea that we’d be enjoined to again let it be known, this is will not be allowed to happen. Through our work together we have developed strength. Now we will use it in the wisest and most effective way we can.
Evelyn Blanchard
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