Jeff Bingaman: “We strongly support S. 398's provisions and strengthening of national energy efficiency standards for refrigerators…”

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

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 Finance

It's important that we have a person with substantial knowledge and many varied skills in order to succeed.

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…