REMA applauds Senator Bingaman's leadership in on renewable and clean energy legislation.

I commend you for introducing the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

Your leadership and dedication have not only advanced the energy and environment debate in Washington, but have also helped create state renewable policy across the country.

It does seem as though if you're looking for cost-effective ways to provide useful health care, this kind of a program for kids in schools, where you could line up the kids and provide the services to a lot of kids at one time, it would…

I want to recognize Senator Bingaman for his tremendous leadership in these oral health provisions.

Medicaid in Louisiana provides a level of reimbursement. Is it an adequate level of reimbursement to cover your costs, or not?

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public of an addition to a previously announced hearing before the Subcommittee on National Parks. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. in…

I do believe that domestic production is important, robust domestic production is important.

I believe, especially given the challenges of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the Department has acted properly in continuing to focus on safety issues.

I'm pleased that the budget includes increased funding for renewable energy development on public lands.

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before Subcommittee on National Parks. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. in room SD 366 of the…