Jeff Bingaman: “I expect, in calendar year 2012--whether it bridges into fiscal year 2012 or 2013--I'd have to double check.”

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 19, 2012. The PRESIDING OFFICER. With objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Foreign Relations

He knows the crucial role that Congress plays in setting policy and in overseeing how that policy is carried out.

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…

First we would want a person as Secretary of Energy who had a knowledge of science and engineering.