Jeff Bingaman: “Thank you Senator Bingaman, for all you do to support and enhance the Natural Resources of the United States.”

as Hurricane Sandy was bearing down on our own east coast, causing tremendous damage, a supertyphoon named Bopha was also striking the small Asian Pacific nation of Palau. The U.S. Embassy in Palau issued a declaration on December 5. In…

I rise today to introduce a resolution, along with my colleague Senator Tom Udall, recognizing the centennial anniversary of New Mexico's statehood. For over 100 years, New Mexico, the ``Land of Enchantment,'' has enriched the Nation with…

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on Water and Power of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Wednesday…

I thank my colleague Senator Leahy. Madam President, what is the pending business before the Senate now? Is it an amendment to this legislation? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Amendment No. 3371 is the pending business. Amendment No…