Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

U.S. SENATOR Jeff Bingaman

Monday, April 11, 2011

Contact Senator Bingaman's Office:

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

Bingaman Talks with New Mexico Radio Reporters About Budget Deal

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked with New Mexico radio reporters about the budget agreement that was reached Friday night. Bingaman's remarks can be retrieved and followed:

00:00 – Bingaman talks about the budget agreement that was reached Friday night.

04:11 – Bingaman talks about some of the effects a government shutdown would have on New Mexico.

06:25 – Bingaman comments on the President's upcoming speech on deficit reduction.

07:35 – Bingaman says long term deficit reduction will depend on spending cuts and revenue raising policies.

08:42 – Bingaman talks about some of the issues he hopes Congress will take up this year.

09:47 – Bingaman says nuclear energy will continue to be part of the country's energy portfolio.