Open Congress : Blog Articles for Sen. Jeff Bingaman [D, NM]

Come back with my shield law, or on it.

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

But, for more information on the Free Flow of Information Act and why itâ€™s crucial to a free press, just download AANâ€™s Shield Law PDF. Text of letter follows. The Honorable Sen. Jeff Bingaman The Honorable Sen. Peter Domenici ...

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The Morning News

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

The Illinois senator wrapped up three days of tours and talks in the war-ravaged nations Tuesday, stressing in a news conference that the "situation in Afghanistan is perilous and urgent" and that "we should not wait any longer" to ...

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More Bad News for the Anti-Ethanol Crowd

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

USDA_DOE_biofuels_letter_61208.pdf (application/pdf Object).The link above is the Department of Energy's response to several questions concerning biofuels' impact on food and energy prices. The questions are from Senator Jeff Bingaman, ...

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I Still Believe in Ethanol......................

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

The questions are from Senator Jeff Bingaman, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The 16 page report is in question-and-answer form and here are some selected quotes:. First, the effect of biofuels on US ...

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TransCanada vote and other odds and sods

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

I also spoke to Sen. Jeff Bingaman's staff about his energy plan that includes a lot of Alaska provisions. Bingaman is playing this one close to his vest to keep Republicans from poaching his ideas. There is a chance, albeit a slim one, ...

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Bingaman, Domenici spar on energy bills

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

Democratic Sen. Jeff Bingaman and Republican Sen. Pete Domenici are their respective party's top lawmakers on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. And each at times has acted as an eloquent spokesman for his party's views ...

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We’re Flying!

2008-07-22T19:54:38Z

This is the fourth summer that the same flock of grosbeaks has visited my yard ... Leader Harry Reid of Nev., right, watches as Sen

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More drilling in Alaska â€“ just not ANWR

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman, DN.M., again brought up drilling off the southeast coast of Alaska in response to Republican demands for increased domestic oil production. ...

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Congress moves toward curbing oil speculation

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, recently reversed his position to favor new offshore drilling leases, though he remains opposed to opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil companies. ...

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Moderate Concessions in Senate on Energyâ€¦

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

and Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman (DN.M.) unveiled a proposal to quicken the pace of processing new and existing applications for offshore leases. Such a proposal would be part of an overall bill that ...

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Today in Washington DC - July 22, 2008

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

The Hill reports that Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) is preparing a bill to include a drilling provision, although, â€œit is unclear whether Bingamanâ€™s bill would allow expanded drilling in areas not ...

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More bad news for the anti-ethanol crowd

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

Cornyn Backs Bill To Provide Enhanced Support To Border Law ...

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

Sen. Cornyn is an original co-sponsor of the Border Law Enforcement Relief Act of 2008, introduced by US Sen. Jeff Bingaman, DN.M., which would set up a new grant program under the Department of Justice (DOJ) for border law enforcement ...

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BINGAMAN RENEWS PUSH TO AID BORDER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

For Immediate Release Bingaman Renews Push to Aid Border Law Enforcement Agencies Contact: Jude McCartin (202) 224-5521 July 21, 2008 WASHINGTON - US Senator Jeff Bingaman today renewed his push to give border law enforcement agencies ...

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INTANGIBLES AT THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

For those of us that have been working in the field, it was a gratifying moment to hear the keynote from Senator Jeff Bingaman (from my home state of New Mexico) challenging the audience to help the Congress and our nation in general ...

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5 pm PDT Daily Open Obama VP Thread #47: Final Elimination Round ...

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

Sen. Jeff Bingaman (NM) was eliminated in the previous round, and Fmr. Sen. Bob Graham (FL) rotated in to replace him this time. Please discuss any vp candidates in the comments. The most correct format would be to simply state their ...

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Bingaman to Introduce Energy Bill, May Include Drilling Provisions

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

Sen. Jeff Bingaman (DN.M.), chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is drafting a multi-pronged bill that will include a drilling provision alongside other ideas that promote renewable energy and conservation, ...

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May it be so!

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

An additional 900000 acres of potential wilderness in five states â€” including 250000 acres in Coloradoâ€™s Rocky Mountains â€” would be protected in a bill introduced in the Senate last month by Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico. ...

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Dodd to honor Domenici in Las Cruces

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

Dodd will join former Secretary of State James Baker, US Sen. Jeff Bingaman, Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, former US Rep. Manuel Lujan Jr. and Gov. Bill Richardson at the inaugural Domenici Public Policy Conference to be held Aug. ...

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New Mexico Senators Face Off Over Gas Prices

2008-07-19T00:00:00Z

Gas Prices Bingaman, Domenici Opposed in Fierce Senate Fight POSTED: 9:52 am MDT July 18, ... the same Senate committee. But New Mexico Republican Pete Domenici and Democrat Jeff Bingaman are ... have to find common ground before any ...

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