Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

U.S. SENATOR Jeff Bingaman

Monday, June 20, 2011

Contact Senator Bingaman's Office:

Jude McCartin
Maria Najera
703 Hart Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5521

Bingaman Talks to New Mexico Radio Reporters About Bill That Will Save Medicare Billions Over Next Decade

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked to New Mexico radio reporters about a bill he is cosponsoring that would require prescription drug manufacturers to offer discounts to low-income patients receiving their medications through Medicare.  Bingaman's remarks can be retrieved and followed:

00:00 – Bingaman talks about a bill he is cosponsoring that would require prescription drug manufacturers to offer discounts to low-income patients receiving their medications through Medicare.

02:06 – Bingaman comments on an Associated Press report regarding the country's nuclear reactors.

03:38 – Bingaman comments on ongoing negotiations on increasing the debt limit.

04:49 – Bingaman comments on the New Mexico Rail Runner's decision to end weekend service.

05:43 – Bingaman says broadband services are important in helping small communities attract businesses and jobs.

06:43 - Bingaman comments on pending applications before the NRC for nuclear power plants.