Issues
Carol is committed to strongly supporting all of the people of the 3rd Congressional District. Check this page often for Carol's Issues Statements and responses to Candidate Questionnaires from a diversity of groups and organizations.Statements
Upholding government to government relationships
Carol Miller has worked on indigenous issues for decades. She believes that it is not enough to stand in opposition to further attacks on sovereignty but commits to developing legislation to overturn laws and court decisions which have limited or reduced the sovereignty of tribes.
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Questionnaires
AFSCME Federal Candidate Questionnaire
Carol Miller for NM 3rd CD – completed by the candidate herself.
1. Perhaps the clearest way Congress can help state and local governments is during the annual congressional appropriations process. While the traditional emphasis is on the merits and popularity of specific programs, many of the programs additionally provide funds to state and local governments for necessary public services. Will you work with AFSCME to encourage the various appropriations subcommittees to maintain and, where possible, give real dollar increases to those programs that are most important to funding key state and local government initiatives?
I have been working on federal appropriations for many years and will continue to advocate for the funding of essential public services and infrastructure projects. I have led the effort among rural community development organizations to fully fund the PILT owed to federal lands counties. I agree that the appropriations work is important and participate in various coalitions to impact the approps committees and have personal contact and relationships with various Members in both the House and Senate.
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