Jeff Bingaman actually said...

We have seen a steady trend of more and more forest fires, and more and more fires in general on our public land.

Bingaman discusses the increasing trend of forest fires and the government's response.

10/23/2007

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The committee is conducting a hearing today on 2 bills, S. 796 and S. 140 which will reform the antiquated Mining Law of 1872.

S. 796 adds regulatory uncertainty that will undermine U.S. competitiveness and threatens thousands of high-paying mining jobs.

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