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Jeff Bingaman: We do have a series of near-term crises related to energy in the country. We are more and more aware of those families…

On the recordFebruary 8, 2001
We do have a series of near-term crises related to energy in the country. We are more and more aware of those families and businesses that have been hit by winter heating bills. There are high natural gas prices affecting power prices in the western part of the country. Natural gas is a feedstock for the fertilizer industry, and the high prices have shut down production of fertilizer in some parts of our country. Farmers are not going to find adequate supplies for the spring planting season.
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Jeff Bingaman
Democratic · New Mexico

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Addressing energy crises and their impact on families, businesses, and agriculture.

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