On the recordMarch 5, 2012
Thank you for introducing S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act (CES) of 2012 and for your continued leadership on clean energy issues.
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congress.govThank you for introducing S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act (CES) of 2012 and for your continued leadership on clean energy issues.
Acknowledgment of Bingaman's leadership on clean energy legislation.
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