National Security

Our nation must provide for a strong and competent military that is appropriately prepared for a variety of threats to our national security. In particular, the threat of terrorist attacks against Americans at home and abroad remains a grave concern. Beyond using our conventional military, I believe we also need to address the roots of terrorism and change the context within which terror develops and evolves.

Information on this page is current as of October 20, 2008. 

Nov 19 Bingaman Talks to New Mexico Reporters About “Lame-Duck” Session
Oct 01 Bingaman Works to Strengthen India Civil Nuclear Pact
Oct 01 Bingaman: Key Military Spending Bill Signed Into Law
Sep 29 Bingaman: Senate Approves Spending Bill That Funds N.M. Military Initiatives
Sep 17 Bingaman: Senate Passes Key Defense Bill That Supports New Mexico Military and Lab Initiatives
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Sep 01 Enhancing New Mexico's Role in our Nation's Security
Apr 01 Securing the Border
Aug 01 Newsletter: Congressional Roundup--Making Progress in the 110th Congress
Jul 01 Newsletter: A Step Toward Clean Energy
May 01 Keeping America Competitive
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Apr 23 Commemoration of the Army Reserve Centennial
Mar 12 Funding for the Office of Science and NSF
Sep 19 U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman Statement on Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jul 18 Bingaman Floor Speech on Iraq
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Full Listing of Senator Jeff Bingaman: National Security Statements

This Congress Statements | Last Congress Statements

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Jul 17 Border Health Security Act of 2007
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Full Listing of Senator Jeff Bingaman: National Security Legislation

This Congress: Legislation Sponsored | Legislation Cosponsored
Last Congress: Legislation Sponsored | Legislation Cosponsored

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Apr 25 America Competes Act
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GLOSSARY

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INTRO TO THE SENATE

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HOW LAWS ARE MADE

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