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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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Jul 18, 2011

Proponents of domestic manufacturing have argued that a larger, more stable gas supply at competitive prices will lead to a resurgence of investment in manufacturing and job creation.

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Jul 18, 2011

The international focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change has favored the lower carbon intensity of natural gas for power generation.

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Jul 18, 2011

In recent years a number of factors have combined to raise the prominence of natural gas as a resource.

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Jul 18, 2011

Concerns about our dependence on foreign oil have led some to propose switching to more use of natural gas in the transportation sector.

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Jul 14, 2011

I would like to announce that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will hold a business meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The purpose of the business meeting is…

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Jul 13, 2011

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on National Parks. The hearing will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-366 of the…

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Jul 12, 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 Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., in…

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Jul 11, 2011

today I have added my name as a cosponsor of S. 598, the Respect for Marriage Act. This legislation would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, which I voted for in 1996. I now believe it was a mistake for the Federal Government to…

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Jun 30, 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 Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at 10 a.m., in…

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Jun 28, 2011

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a business meeting scheduled before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, previously announced for Thursday, July 14, 2011, will be held at 10 a.m., in…

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Jun 27, 2011

I would like to advise that the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will hold a business meeting on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The purpose of the business…

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Jun 22, 2011

I rise today to introduce the Border Health Security Act of 2011. This legislation is designed to make several important changes to current law to address pressing public health challenges along the U.S.-Mexico border. In 1993, along with…

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