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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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Jan 14, 2009

In my view, President-elect Obama could not have chosen a better nominee.

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Jan 14, 2009

For far too long, the Native American communities... have been left far behind.

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Jan 14, 2009

The water challenges of America are important to all of us.

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Jan 14, 2009

I'm sorry that we are losing Senator Salazar as a member of this committee and a member of the Senate, but I'm delighted by his nomination.

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Jan 12, 2009

It is customary, however, for the Senate to confirm noncontroversial cabinet nominations at the beginning of a new Administration by unanimous consent without first referring them to committee.

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Jan 12, 2009

Dr. Chu's nomination comes at a pivotal time in the Department's history.

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Jan 12, 2009

I hear good things about you. I think you are on a road to a successful confirmation.

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Jan 7, 2009

America's dependence on oil leaves us vulnerable to energy supply disruptions and to price volatility.

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Jan 7, 2009

Global warming is a threat multiplier for instability and will fuel political turmoil.

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Dec 31, 2008

In 2009, Senator Jeff Bingaman worked to include the Rio Grande Pueblos Irrigation Infrastructure Act (RGPIIA) in the Omnibus Public Lands package that President Obama signed into law.

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Dec 12, 2007

it is certainly my intention, as one of the amendment's authors--that FERC's authority over RTOs would be unaffected.

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