Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"The Bingaman bill takes a step forward by applying a standard to all federal lands that land managers must prevent 'unnecessary or undue degradation' resulting from mining."

"the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009, comes up for consideration."

"America's families, communities and businesses cannot sustain higher energy costs, additional job losses and further weakening of our economy during these difficult times."

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