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Pearce Renewable Energy Summit Generates the Power of Ideas; Momentum for Action Aug 23, 2006  -   U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce hosted a renewable energy summit here today entitled "Advancing Renewable Energy in New Mexico: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions," which featured an exceptionally productive roundtable discussion between leaders from universities, science, industry, and governme... More

Pearce to Host Renewable Energy Summit this Wednesday in Albuquerque Aug 21, 2006  -   U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce today announced the schedule and agenda for his renewable energy summit, entitled "Advancing Renewable Energy in New Mexico: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions," which will occur this Wednesday, August 23, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. MDT until 3:00 P.M. MDT at the Hotel A... More

Congress Must Pass Energy Plan, Pearce Says Apr 19, 2005  - Oil prices continued at record highs as New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce and the House Resources Committee ironed out a national energy bill. The House is scheduled to debate the legislation tomorrow (Wednesday). The legislation focuses on supplying the U.S. energy demand with domestic energy, i... More

Talks Begin to Extend WIPP Contract Oct 13, 2004  - The federal Energy Department will begin negotiations for a five-year extension of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant’s management and operations contract, DOE Deputy Secretary Kyle McSlarrow said Tuesday. McSlarrow made the announcement at the WIPP site to an audience of employees. He was joined by... More

Pearce Praises DOE's Decision to Consider Extending Contract for WIPP Oct 12, 2004  - Congressman Steve Pearce praised the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) decision to enter into discussions with Washington TRU Solutions on extending their contract for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) facility. The official announcement was made by DOE Assistant Secretary Kyle McSlarrow dur... More

Agency Gets Funds for WIPP Oversight Sep 30, 2004  - The federal Energy Department has awarded $600,000 to a Carlsbad environmental center for independent monitoring of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. The money will allow the Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research Center to take over monitoring duties previously handled by the Environmenta... More

Domenici, Pearce Announce DOE Grant for Carlsbad Sep 29, 2004  - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici and Congressman Steve Pearce today announced the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding $600,000 to the Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research Center (CEMRC) for independent environmental testing and monitoring of the DOE’s WIPP facility. The city of Carlsbad nee... More

Pearce, Ohio Lawmaker Tour Avalon Dam, WIPP Sep 28, 2004  - On a rainy Sunday, congressmen watched water flow toward Avalon Dam and pondered the possibility of even worse flooding than occurred this spring. Rep. David Hobson, R-Ohio, was visiting the area for the first time, at the invitation of Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M. Hobson is chairman of the House Ene... More

Pearce Meets with Energy Secretary Abraham Sep 28, 2004  - Today, Congressman Steve Pearce met with U.S. Energy Secretary Spence Abraham to discuss the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). “We discussed WIPP, the Plutonium Pit Project, economic development and the Permanent Records facility for WIPP and their importance to Southern New Mexico,” Pearce sai... More

House Passes Interior Appropriations Bill Jun 17, 2004  - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 4658, the Fiscal Year 2005 Interior Appropriations bill. Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) said he is pleased that the bill secured funding for a number of New Mexico priorities that he requested. “The funding contained within ... More

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