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Pete Domenici

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Pete V. Domenici is a former United States Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1973 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his work on budgetary issues and energy policy. During his tenure, he played a significant role in shaping legislation related to nuclear energy and national defense. Domenici was also involved in various bipartisan efforts, particularly in the areas of health care and education reform. He was a prominent advocate for fiscal responsibility and was instrumental in the passage of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

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Nov 18, 2005

I have been recognized. I notice that Senator Harkin is in the Chamber. How much time would the Senator like?

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Nov 15, 2005

If in fact they're found to have lied, the results are the same, whether you're sworn in or not.

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Nov 14, 2005

I understand the 1996 U.S. Geological Survey report called for a reevaluation of the dam design based on seismic data. A reevaluation should be performed using the best available science and the U.S. Geological Survey should produce an…

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Nov 14, 2005

The premise of the longtime member of the Indian Affairs Committee is correct. We do not intend this language to supersede the Northwest Power Act or the Council's fish and wildlife program. Certainly both the Bonneville Power…

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Nov 14, 2005

All right. I ask consent to call up conference authority to accompany H.R. 2419 and ask it be considered. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Isakson). The report is before the Senate.

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Nov 2, 2005

I reserve my right to object only because I am not sure that is what he wants. Is there any way the Senator can fit it in later on for 10 minutes?

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Nov 2, 2005

Is that the only other amendment in the list that applies to ANWR? On that list?

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Jul 29, 2005

I agree with my colleague--Senator Bingaman--that FERC, if it determines that certain foreign transactions are covered by the language of section 1289, should provide expedited review and approval to the acquisition of a foreign utility by…

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Jul 29, 2005

The gentleman is correct. We did not intend to revisit issues regulated under the GLBA, or provide the Commission with rulemaking authority over financial institutions regulated under Gramm- Leach-Bliley.

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Jul 29, 2005

The Senator can make it just before the Energy bill vote and we have 2 minutes on each side then. So the Senator will not have to wait now on that.

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Jul 29, 2005

I assume that Senator Bingaman has another person he would like to yield to. I will yield to one of his, Senator Cantwell or Senator Salazar.

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Jul 28, 2005

Senator Bingaman is correct. Section 210 was specifically drafted to address the concern he identified by focusing on nonmerchantable biomass that would not otherwise be used. It was our intent that the Secretaries implement the grant…

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