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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Bingaman Talks To New Mexico Radio Reporters

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today answered questions on a variety of topics discussed during his weekly radio press conference with New Mexico radio reporters.

00:00 – Bingaman gives a brief overview of the Senate schedule for the month of September.

01:54 – Bingaman talks about a proposal on the Senate floor that would authorize funding for the Border Patrol.

03:46 – Bingaman talks about the Democratic Policy Committee’s hearing on Monday about problems associated with a key contractor working in Iraq

06:33 – Bingaman talks about how funding from the Department of Justice will benefit victims of domestic violence in Las Cruces.

09:45 – Bingaman talks about the bill to authorize funding for the Border Patrol.

11:35 – Bingaman talks about the effects of negative campaigning.

14:19 – Bingaman talks about the current situation in Iraq.

16:03 – Bingaman talks about the legality of wiretapping for intelligence purposes.

17:19 – Bingaman talks about the treatment of detainees.

18:16 - Bingaman talks a provision in a port security bill that cleared the Senate last week that would extent hours at the Santa Teresa port of entry.

21:23 - Bingaman comments on concerns regarding the LES plant in Eunice.