I don't believe there was a specific hearing on it, and that is why I have suggested we request the Energy Information Agency to update their studies and recommend whether they think this is the appropriate level or not. We certainly would have time to do that between now and any conference with the House of Representatives on this bill. If there is a need to make an adjustment to come in line with what the Energy Information Agency recommends, I would be glad to work with my colleagues to try to do that in the conference.
Jeff Bingaman: “I don't believe there was a specific hearing on it, and that is why I have suggested we request the Energy Information…”
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Discussing the need for updated studies from the Energy Information Agency regarding a bill.
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