Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman strongly backed the top 10 priorities put forth today by Majority Leader Harry Reid.

Bingaman today joined in introducing S. 1 through S. 10, which outline the agenda for Senate Democrats during the first session of the 111th Congress.  Priorities include: economic recovery, middle class tax cuts, homeowner protection, health care reform, expanding renewable energy, national security, improving access to education, strengthening our borders, and restoring fiscal discipline to the federal budget.

“I have high hopes for this new congress and the incoming administration.  Obviously, our first goal will be to help the ailing economy.  But we must also move quickly to adopt “green” energy policies and reform health care, as well as tackle a host of other important issues,” Bingaman said.  “I look forward to working closely with my new Senate colleague Tom Udall, as well as with Representatives Heinrich, Teague and Lujan to ensure New Mexicans’ concerns are addressed.”