WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman on Tuesday will hold an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine market developments for United States natural gas, including the approval process and potential for liquefied natural gas exports.
 
On Thursday, Bingaman will hold an Energy Committee meeting to vote on pending legislation, including two bills authored by Bingaman. The Río Grande del Norte National Conservation Area Establishment Act would protect approximately 236,000 acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos and Río Arriba counties by designating a combination of “conservation” and “wilderness” areas. The committee will also vote on Bingaman's bill to build on the existing Public Lands Corps by expanding the scope of corps projects to reflect new challenges such as climate change.
 
Also on Thursday, Bingaman will take part in a Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing to examine the role of health care reform law in improving quality and lowering costs.
 
The Senate this week will take up a jobs bill aimed at boost employment opportunities for veterans.
 
Bingaman's schedule is as follows:
 
Tuesday, November 8
Energy and Natural Resources Committee Hearing
10:30 a.m. - Dirksen Senate Office Building, Rm. 366
Bingaman will hold a hearing on
 
Thursday, November 10
Energy and Natural Resources Committee Meeting
9:30 a.m. - Dirksen Senate Office Building, Rm. 366
Bingaman will hold a committee meeting to consider pending legislation and nominations.
 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Hearing
2:30 p.m. - Dirksen Senate Office Building, Rm. 430
Bingaman will take part in hearing to examine the role of health care delivery system reform, focusing on improving quality and lowering costs.