Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked to New Mexico radio reporters about attending the signing of the Omnibus Public Lands bill at the White House later today.  Bingaman’s remarks can be retrieved by clicking the link. 

00:00 – Bingaman said he will be attending the signing of the Omnibus Public Lands bill at the White House today.

01:25 – Bingaman talks about the president’s new strategy for Afghanistan.

03:30 – Bingaman says the National Guard should once again be allowed to assist Customs and Border Protection with vehicle inspections at the border.

08:20 – Bingaman says the Congress is working with the president to craft a budget that will reduce the deficit over the next several years.

10:00 – Bingaman comments on statements made by Mexican President Felipe Calderon to the BBC.

11:25 – Bingaman talks about his proposal for a nation renewable electricity standard (RES).

13:38 - Bingaman talks about the accountability and transparence levels that are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. 

15:50 – Bingaman talks about a plan to eliminate the Federal Family Education Loan Program.