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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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Feb 28, 2007

I am very hopeful that you will fully implement your predecessor's plan to reduce the costs of the Washington office and the regional offices by 25 percent.

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Feb 28, 2007

I find this troubling and will have a number of questions about the fire preparedness.

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Feb 28, 2007

There is no question that we have good seasons and bad ones for elk hunting but this ranch, if in the hands of the private sector, would yield far more money

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Feb 28, 2007

Now we really do appreciate your coming down on the side of $3.5, which was the amount we had appropriated.

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Feb 28, 2007

I'm still skeptical that you will find sufficient support for this program.

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Feb 28, 2007

This level is unacceptable in my view.

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Feb 28, 2007

I think sooner or later, we're going to have to have a sit-down with the State of New Mexico's appropriate officials

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Feb 28, 2007

At that time, you committed to getting us some concepts in legislative language regarding this issue.

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Apr 26, 2006

We are going to ease their burden, the burden of those families who are hit so hard by giving them $100 rebate.

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Apr 24, 2006

I'm suggesting that there is no real reason to have any of them around, and we ought to take a look and get rid of them.

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