Monday, June 9, 2008

What efforts are being made in the Senate toward forest restoration?

News Releases


April 01, 2008
Committee Hears Testimony in Favor of N.M. Senators' Bill to Restore Forests & Ecosystems
WASHINGTON -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today heard testimony in favor of legislation sponsored by U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Pete Domenici to restore the nation2019s forests.
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February 12, 2008
Bingaman Talks with New Mexico Radio Reporters about Forest Restoration Bill
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked to New Mexico radio reporters about a bill he introduced on forest restoration. Bingaman2019s remarks can be retrieved by going to his website or clicking on link to the right:
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February 04, 2008
N.M. Senators Introduce Bill to Restore Forests & Ecosystems
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Pete Domenici today introduced legislation aimed at undertaking large-scale national forest restoration projects with an eye toward reducing wildfires, restoring ecosystems and creating jobs. The two senators are the chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
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