Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman welcomed Ellen Weinstein of Las Cruces to Washington this July as part of a five week internship designed to educate students about the legislative process.

"Interns are an integral part of our office. We are delighted to have them join our team each summer and learn about important issues and the political process," Bingaman said.

Weinstein is a 2008 graduate of Mayfield High School and now attends the University of Michigan. As a political science and history major, Weinstein says she has always held a special interest in politics.

"I applied to this internship to gain more insight into the inner workings of the political system and to explore it as a future career path," Weinstein said.

During here internship, Weinstein worked in the Energy and Natural Resources, which Bingaman chairs. She added that the experience of working in the Senate "added to my drive and excitement about a possible career in politics."

Weinstein is the daughter of Dr. Gerry and Alice Weinstein.

To learn more about internships in Senator Bingaman's Washington and New Mexico offices please visit www.bingaman.senate.gov.