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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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Mar 17, 2009

The current generation of nuclear power plants was mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s and 1980s.

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Mar 17, 2009

17 companies or groups of companies have ordered 26 new reactors.

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Mar 17, 2009

Nuclear power is an essential part of our energy mix.

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Mar 16, 2009

As Congress considers new energy legislation and the promise of renewable energy resources, we encourage you to ensure that renewable energy development is done in a prudent manner that protects key fish and wildlife habitats.

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Mar 16, 2009

the corn ethanol scam is one of the longest-running robberies of American taxpayers in this country's history.

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Mar 16, 2009

But I do think that to me the energy question is national security.

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Mar 16, 2009

I hope Secretary Salazar can share with us his vision of how we can determine the best places for energy development.

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Mar 16, 2009

Their management is entrusted to the Federal Government.

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Mar 16, 2009

we need to overhaul the existing energy infrastructure on which we all depend.

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Mar 16, 2009

Our Nation has abundant energy resources, a good portion of which are found on our onshore public lands and in the Outer Continental Shelf.

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Mar 16, 2009

I think that's good. I would just say to you that when the delays don't seem to have an end it causes a lot of nerve wracking.

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Mar 16, 2009

If Congress is truly serious about energy policy, it will kill this special-interest boondoggle immediately and apologize to the American people for the harm it has caused.

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