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Jeff Bingaman is a former U.S. Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1983 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on energy policy, education, and healthcare. During his tenure, Bingaman played a significant role in shaping legislation related to renewable energy and was a strong advocate for the development of clean energy technologies. He served as the Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, where he focused on issues such as energy efficiency and the promotion of alternative energy sources.
I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To remove privatized highways from consideration…
I believe it is important to keep this goal in mind as we look at these programs today.
in 2008, Congress passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which established the Troubled Asset Relief Program. That act also included a historic 5-year program to fund two important programs that support rural counties…
I wish to speak for a few minutes about gasoline prices, which my colleague from Utah talked about a few minutes ago, also about domestic oil and gas production, and also about access to federally owned oil and gas resources. These are…
I ask unanimous consent that Hannah Breul, who is a detailee from the Department of Energy working on the staff of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources this year, be granted floor privileges during today's session of the Senate…
the areas to be studied are those suitable and feasible for inclusion and not the entire island.
Thank you for introducing S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act (CES) of 2012 and for your continued leadership on clean energy issues.
I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at 2:30 p.m…
let me take a few minutes to describe this legislation for my colleagues and, hopefully, urge them to seriously consider the legislation. It is introduced by me with several cosponsors: Senator Wyden, Senator Sanders, Senator Mark Udall of…
I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Mexico is recognized. (The remarks of Mr. Bingaman pertaining to…
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