News by Issue

Listed below are the three most recent news releases sent from my office for each of several major issues. As issues often overlap, you may notice the same release appearing under multiple headings.

Border Issues

Apr 22	Bingaman Talks about the 38th Anniversary of Earth Day with New Mexico Radio Reporters
Apr 21	Bingaman Urges President Bush to Support his Plan to Make Border Region Safer
Apr 16	Bingaman Introduces Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act
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Crime and Justice

Apr 22	Bingaman Talks about the 38th Anniversary of Earth Day with New Mexico Radio Reporters
Apr 21	Bingaman Urges President Bush to Support his Plan to Make Border Region Safer
Apr 16	Bingaman Introduces Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act
	[MORE]

Economy

May 13	Farm Bill Contains Bingaman-Authored Provisions to Create Jobs in the Border Region
May 08	Bingaman: Funding to Benefit Albuquerque's Public Transportation System
May 07	Bingaman Bill to Aid in Development of Biological Park Along Rio Grande Clears Hurdle
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Education

May 08	N.M. Legislation to Create Latino Museum in Nation's Capital Signed into Law
Apr 30	N.M. Senators Ensure St. John's College Students are Eligible for Math & Science Scholarships
Apr 30	Bingaman Applauds Senate Passage of Bill that will Help Make Student Loans Possible
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Energy and Natural Resources

May 13	Bingaman: Senate Approves Measure Aimed at Reducing Gas Prices
May 12	Bingaman Highlights Flaws in Senate Republicans' Energy Proposal
May 07	Bingaman Backs Key Provisions of Energy Bill
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Environment

May 13	Bingaman: Senate Approves Measure Aimed at Reducing Gas Prices
May 12	Bingaman Highlights Flaws in Senate Republicans' Energy Proposal
May 07	N.M. Senators' Bill to Help Prevent Wildfires Clears First Hurdle
	[MORE]

Foreign Affairs

Apr 22	Bingaman Talks about the 38th Anniversary of Earth Day with New Mexico Radio Reporters
Apr 21	Bingaman Urges President Bush to Support his Plan to Make Border Region Safer
Apr 08	Bingaman Talks to New Mexico Radio Reporters
	[MORE]

Health Care

Apr 29	Bingaman: Mora Heath Care Center to Benefit from Federal Loan
Apr 23	Bingaman Joins Efforts to Prevent Suicide Among Active Duty Soldiers
Apr 22	Bingaman Talks about the 38th Anniversary of Earth Day with New Mexico Radio Reporters
	[MORE]

National Security

May 14	N.M. Delegation Welcomes News of Special Ops Squadron Deployment to Cannon AFB
May 12	Bingaman Highlights Flaws in Senate Republicans' Energy Proposal
May 01	Bingaman Announces Key Defense Bill Supports New Mexico Military and Lab Initiatives
	[MORE]

Science and Technology

May 12	Bingaman Highlights Flaws in Senate Republicans' Energy Proposal
May 01	Bingaman Announces Key Defense Bill Supports New Mexico Military and Lab Initiatives
Apr 23	Bingaman: Northern New Mexico Electrical Co-Op to Benefit from Federal Loan
	[MORE]

NEWS BY REGION

Click on your region of the state to see how my work in the Senate is impacting the area where you live.

POLICY THEMES

Explore the larger themes that emerge from the interaction of individual legislative issues. [MORE]

INTRO TO THE SENATE

The Senate is an institution of deliberation and compromise. [MORE]

HOW LAWS ARE MADE

After a senator introduces legislation, it is assigned to the appropriate committee and subcommittee. [MORE]

MY ROLE AS A SENATOR

Among their other duties, senators debate and introduce legislation on many different topics. [MORE]

GLOSSARY

Like any field, policy making uses a vocabulary of specific terms. [MORE]