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Jeff Bingaman

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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.

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Dec 14, 2011

Make no mistake: after seeing the nuclear crisis that threatened Japan this year, the American people want to know that their Government is doing everything in its power as promptly as can be done to make sure that a nuclear nightmare…

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Dec 12, 2011

I wish to announce that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will hold a business meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 9:30 a.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The purpose of the business meeting is to…

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Dec 7, 2011

We do not do enough to assist, and incentivize, and require that agriculture be more sensitive to water use.

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Dec 7, 2011

I do think the Federal Government's role can be to supply good information.

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Dec 7, 2011

Utah and Nevada have a challenge over groundwater resources, as Senator Bingaman noted, that has not adequately addressed.

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Dec 7, 2011

The water that is being used by agriculture in many cases is groundwater, and it is being depleted.

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Dec 7, 2011

In our State, I believe I'm right, that by far the largest use of water is agriculture.

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Dec 7, 2011

I, too, appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today.

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Dec 7, 2011

They have a very, what I would characterize as a very irresponsible set of water laws in Texas.

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Dec 1, 2011

I ask unanimous consent for an additional minute. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Dec 1, 2011

John McDonough of the Boston Globe, in his commentary on the response to Don Berwick's nomination, wrote: One of [health care's] most distinguished leaders and voices got mugged by partisan Republicans who know better and who got away with…

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Dec 1, 2011

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 Thursday, December 8, 2011, at 9:30 a.m…

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