U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman's PolicyCast

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PolicyCast: The Aff...
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14:51:32 03/20/12

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman details provisions within the Affordable Care Act, the landmark health care legislation signed into law two years ago this week. New Mex...

PolicyCast: The Affordable Care Act, Two Years Later

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PolicyCast: The Affordable Care Act, Two Years Later

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman details provisions within the Affordable Care Act, the landmark health care legislation signed into law two years ago this week. New Mexicans are already benefiting from provisions already enacted, and will continue to benefit when the law is fully implemented in January of 2014. New Mexico has the second-highest rate of uninsured individuals in the nation - about a quarter of New Mexicans don’t have health insurance - and the ACA will help make health insurance more affordable, accessible, and meaningful for them and all Americans.

PolicyCast: The Cle...
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22:54:11 03/08/12

In this PolicyCast, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman details some of the provisions in the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012, which he recently introduced. The measure w...

PolicyCast: The Clean Energy Standard Act

Added 03/08/12
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PolicyCast: The Clean Energy Standard Act

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In this PolicyCast, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman details some of the provisions in the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012, which he recently introduced. The measure would modernize the power sector by guiding it toward a future in which more and more electricity is generated with cleaner energy.

PolicyCast: Top Pri...
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21:22:50 01/28/11

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman outlines several of his top priorities for the new session of Congress in this PolicyCast. Bingaman’s facebook fans recently responded t...

PolicyCast: Top Priorities for the 112th Congress

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PolicyCast: Top Priorities for the 112th Congress

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman outlines several of his top priorities for the new session of Congress in this PolicyCast. Bingaman’s facebook fans recently responded to a query asking them to share the top priorities they hope to see Congress address this session; their responses were tallied and relayed to Bingaman. This PolicyCast is his response to the same question posed to his facebook fans, and includes everyone’s top priority - economic recovery and job growth - as well as spurring clean energy technology, addressing the deficit, and more.

PolicyCast: Food Sa...
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20:19:12 12/10/10

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some details of the Food Safety Act of 2010, which has passed by the House and is now back before the Senate for final consider...

PolicyCast: Food Safety Act of 2010

Added 12/10/10
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PolicyCast: Food Safety Act of 2010

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some details of the Food Safety Act of 2010, which has passed by the House and is now back before the Senate for final consideration. Bingaman is optimistic that the bill will be approved by the Senate and signed into law before the end of this session of Congress.

PolicyCast: Renewab...
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18:33:27 09/24/10

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman details several provisions contained with the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) bill he and six other senators introduced this week. ...

PolicyCast: Renewable Electricity Standard Bill Introduction

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PolicyCast: Renewable Electricity Standard Bill Introduction

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman details several provisions contained with the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) bill he and six other senators introduced this week. The measure proposes a national RES for utility companies, that would increasingly use larger amounts of power from renewable sources like wind, solar, and biomass. RES would help cement New Mexico’s role as a leader in clean energy technology, and has been a priority for Bingaman for years. Bingaman chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Wall Street Reform
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16:02:16 07/16/10

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman goes over some of the inclusions in the Wall Street reform bill that the Senate passed yesterday. Bingaman supported the measure, which ...

Wall Street Reform

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Wall Street Reform

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman goes over some of the inclusions in the Wall Street reform bill that the Senate passed yesterday. Bingaman supported the measure, which will help protect consumers, small businesses, and taxpayers from reckless financial actors in the future. A full summary of the bill, which is expected to be signed into law by the president soon, can be found on Bingaman’s website.

Setting the Record ...
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16:51:40 07/02/10

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman talks about the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits program and why it is so important that Congress reauthorize this pro...

Setting the Record Straight on Unemployment Insurance Benefit ...

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Setting the Record Straight on Unemployment Insurance Benefit Extension

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman talks about the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits program and why it is so important that Congress reauthorize this program in this PolicyCast. Bingaman corrects some common misconceptions about EUC - like the myth that the program extends the number of weeks of unemployment benefits individuals can receive. Instead, EUC allows states to provide the same benefits to individuals who have lost their jobs later in the recession, which is crucial for many New Mexicans. Bingaman discusses that and more in this PolicyCast.

Reforming Wall Stre...
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20:05:00 05/21/10

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman highlights some of the key provisions contained in the major Wall Street reform legislation passed out of the Senate this week. Bingaman...

Reforming Wall Street to Protect Consumers & Small Businesses

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Reforming Wall Street to Protect Consumers & Small Businesses

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman highlights some of the key provisions contained in the major Wall Street reform legislation passed out of the Senate this week. Bingaman details some of the ways the federal government would be able to regulate big banks and financial institutions to protect consumers and small businesses, discusses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau the bill creates, how the measure will help small businesses, and the provisions contained within the bill that will bar future bailouts of Wall Street firms. The measure passed the Senate with a 59-39 vote and now must be reconciled with an earlier version passed by the House of Representatives.

Health Insurance Re...
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18:38:11 04/16/10

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman responds to constituent questions in this continuation of his earlier health insurance reform PolicyCast. Bingaman answers questions abo...

Health Insurance Reform: Controlling the Cost of Health Care

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Health Insurance Reform: Controlling the Cost of Health Care

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman responds to constituent questions in this continuation of his earlier health insurance reform PolicyCast. Bingaman answers questions about how the new health insurance reform law - the Patient Protection and Affordability Act - will reign in health care costs, reduce the deficit, keep Medicare solvent, and affect doctor pay. Previous health care PolicyCast’s are available on Bingaman’s YouTube channel.

Health Insurance Re...
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14:21:30 04/08/10

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some of the key details of the newly-enacted health insurance reform law in this PolicyCast, the final segment of a five-part s...

Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics - Future Impact

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Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics - Future Impact

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some of the key details of the newly-enacted health insurance reform law in this PolicyCast, the final segment of a five-part series. This PolicyCast focuses on the effect the new law will on New Mexicans in the future, including a brief explanation of state-based "exchanges." You can watch the entire series, "Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics" on Bingaman’s YouTube channel.

Health Insurance Re...
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13:17:35 04/06/10

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some of the key details of the newly-enacted health insurance reform law in this PolicyCast, the fourth part of a five-part ser...

Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics - Effect on Feder...

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Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics - Effect on Federal Budget and Quality of Care

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some of the key details of the newly-enacted health insurance reform law in this PolicyCast, the fourth part of a five-part series. This PolicyCast focuses on the effect the new law will have on the federal budget, as well as how it will impact the quality of health care in America. Check back later this week for the final installation of "Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics."

Health Insurance Re...
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14:18:43 04/01/10

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some of the key details of the newly-enacted health insurance reform law in this PolicyCast, the third part of a five-part seri...

Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics - Cost Containmen...

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Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics - Cost Containment for Individuals and Small Businesses

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some of the key details of the newly-enacted health insurance reform law in this PolicyCast, the third part of a five-part series. This PolicyCast focuses on some of the cost-containment provisions within the new law, particularly those for individuals and small businesses. Check back next week for the two final installations of "Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics."

Health Insurance Re...
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14:00:28 03/30/10

This is the second part of a five-part series in which U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some of the key details of the newly-enacted health insurance reform law...

Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics - Impact on the I...

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Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics - Impact on the Insured and On Seniors

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This is the second part of a five-part series in which U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some of the key details of the newly-enacted health insurance reform law. This PolicyCast highlights the impact the new health insurance reform will have on those who already have health insurance and on Seniors - especially on provisions within the law that will help cover the prescription drug "donut hole." Check back later this week for another installation of "Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics."

Health Insurance Re...
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19:01:04 03/26/10

This is the first part of a five-part series in which U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some of the key details of the newly-enacted health insurance reform law....

Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics, Part 1 - Need an...

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Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics, Part 1 - Need and Immediate Impact

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This is the first part of a five-part series in which U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman explains some of the key details of the newly-enacted health insurance reform law. This PolicyCast focuses on New Mexico’s need for health insurance reform, and some ways the new law will have an immediate impact. Check back next week for two more installations of "Health Insurance Reform: Covering the Basics."

Working to Create Jobs
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17:08:07 02/26/10

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman details some key elements of job creation being considered in the Senate in this PolicyCast. First Bingaman outlines four main provision...

Working to Create Jobs

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Working to Create Jobs

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman details some key elements of job creation being considered in the Senate in this PolicyCast. First Bingaman outlines four main provisions of the recently-passed HIRE Act, and then discusses some of the next steps Congress will take to boost job creation, including his hopes of expanding the manufacturing tax credit for green energy producers. The PolicyCast ends with Bingaman elaborating on efforts to help New Mexicans who can’t find work.

What the President’...
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15:44:05 02/05/10

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman details some ways President Obama’s proposed budget would affect New Mexico, focusing on New Mexico’s labs and military bases, health an...

What the President’s Budget Has In Store for New Mexico

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What the President’s Budget Has In Store for New Mexico

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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman details some ways President Obama’s proposed budget would affect New Mexico, focusing on New Mexico’s labs and military bases, health and education funding, water and environment funds, and border security funding. The Obama Administration presented their budget request to Congress earlier in the week.

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Detailing the Health Care Reform Bill

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Detailing the Health Care Reform Bill
12/04/09

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman details some of the major components of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) in the second part of a series on health care reform currently being debated in the Senate. Bingaman highlights several ways the legislation would lower overall health care costs, from the Congressional Budget Office's estimates on federal deficit reduction to savings for individuals and small businesses created through purchasing pools and market reforms within the bill. Bingaman outlines several of the ways PPACA would increase access to quality affordable insurance - through subsidies and tax credits - which would especially help lower-income New Mexicans. Bingaman closes by accounting for how health care reform would improve insurance choices, such as allowing families to add family members to their plan and creating an insurance exchange to help consumers and businesses compare plans. The Senate is currently debating the bill; Bingaman is hopeful the Senate will vote on the bill by the end of this session and President Obama will be able to sign health care reform into law in January.